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®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
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Model MH8150XM
8184983/4619-652-62091
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................5 Cooking Rack...............................................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL.................
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. equipment. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. ■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filte
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Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you WARNING have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. 1 23 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electri
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Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the MICROWAVE OVEN turntable or when cooking with two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates that are side-by-side. CONTROL To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF. “TURNTABLE OFF” will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or CANCELOFF is touched. Cooking Rack The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooki
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Progress Bar CancelOff The CANCELOFF pad stops most functions except for the Timer, Control Lock and Demo Mode. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle. Clock The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during Cook, JET DEFROST™ This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. feature, Reheat and Sensor One Touch functions. The lines in each of the segm
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Timer Demo Mode The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave 99 seconds and counts down the set time. The Timer does not oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning start or stop the microwave oven. on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the fan will run and, if on, the turntable will rotate. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the countdown
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Starting Temperature MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods. China, Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Earthenware Composition and Density Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat Paper Towels, Use non-recycled and those approved by and potatoes, req
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Cooking Power Cooking Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking To Use: power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 1. Touch COOK TIME. 70%=7=Medium-High. Touch number pads to enter cooking time. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. 2. Touch COOK POWER. PERCENT/ NUMBER USE Touch number pads to enter power level, if other than 100%. NAME 3. Touch START. 100%, High 10 Quick heating convenience The display will c
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FOOD PAD QUANTITY One Touch Cooking *Bacon 4 1-6 slices, average Times and cooking power have been preset for specific thickness microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. Instant Cereal 5 1-4 servings PRESET PAD TOUCH/ INSTRUCTIONS French Toast, 6 1-4 pieces COOKING QUANTITY frozen PAD POPCORN 1 = 3.5 oz (99 g) Pop only commercially * Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing 2 = 3.0 oz (85 g) packaged microwave process affect results. Average is 16 slices
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4. Touch START. The display will count down the defrost time. Defrosting About halfway through defrosting, “TURN” will appear on the The JET DEFROST™ feature can be used or the microwave oven display while the oven continues to operate. Open door, turn can be manually set to defrost. food, close door, then press START to resume. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- of-cycle tones will sound, an
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Replacing Filters MICROWAVE OVEN CARE The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or General Cleaning Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and instructions. the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
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6. Reattach vent grille. Replace the mounting screws. Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw. 7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the 1. Mounting screw cost of an unnecessary service call. 3. Replace light. Close bulb cover. Repl
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Turntable rotates both directions ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle. Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Display shows messages you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete ■ Is the display showing “:”? model and serial number of your appliance. This information will There has been a
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® WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE In the second thro
