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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model MHE16XS
8205867
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ...........................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................5 Display.................................................................
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 do
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive equipment. cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. ■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" (91.44 cm). ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the be allowed to
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PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL This manual may cover several different models. The model you 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. A B C D E F G H I J K A. Vent grille H. Grease filters (shipped in microwave oven cavity) B. Model and serial number plate I. Cookto
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Start Control Lock The START pad begins any function. If not touched within The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent 5 seconds after touching a pad, “PRESS START” will scroll in the unintended use of the microwave oven. display as a reminder. If not touched within 2 minutes after When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode function. If any other control pad is touched, “LOCKED” will an
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MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable Cooking Guidelines and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, Covering causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and the food. reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a li
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Cookware and Dinnerware Aluminum Foil and Metal Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may the microwave oven. become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occu
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Microwave Cooking Power Manual Cooking Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking To Use: power to use by percent or name. For example, 70%=Medium-High. 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested 2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook. cooking power of specific foods. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3. PERCENT/NAME USE 3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level using the app
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Popcorn Preset Cooking Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwave popcorn. The preset programs are for bag sizes microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. 3.5 oz (99 g), 3.0 oz (85 g) and 1.75 oz (50 g). For bag sizes not FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS listed in this section, follow directions on the package. NOTE: The Popcorn times are programmed to run 15 seconds Frozen Entrée 1 10, 20, 40 or 60 oz
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Reheating Defrosting Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can food types. Use the following chart as a guide. be manually set to defrost. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS results. Pizza 1 1-3 slices, 3 oz (85 g) each ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice (refrigerated)/ containers) before defrosting. Place pizza slice(s)
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on closed should be kept clean. cleaning products. ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. otherwise noted. ■ Glass
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To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter: 1. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly Replacing Microwave Oven Light behind the top louver. The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the A B microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. C To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the tripped? beginning of the cycle. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Display shows messages ■ Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructi
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■ Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean? Radio, TV or cordless phone interference Make sure these areas are clean. ■ Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz? ■ Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet? Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless Try a different outlet. networks may experience static or noise while the microwave oven oven is on. Use a corded phone, a different frequency ■ Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? Move the receiver
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty a
