Whirlpool MH8150XJ installation instructions Microwave Oven Safety

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.

•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

•Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

•Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involv- ing a risk of electric shock.

•Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode.

•Do not store any materials other than manufactur- er’s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use.

•Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

•When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

•Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

•Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

•Do not store this microwave oven outdoors.

Do not use the microwave oven near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

•Do not mount over a sink.

•Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1)Door (bent),

(2)Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3)Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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Contents Combination Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please record your modelÕs informationMicrowave Oven Safety Microwave Oven Safety Electrical Requirements For all cord connected appliancesTo remove To replaceTesting Your Microwave Oven HOW Your Microwave Oven WorksRadio Interference For the best cooking resultsOperating Tips Electrical ConnectionMicrowave Oven Features SimmerControl Panel Features Entering a cook power or timeAudible signals Interrupting cookingUsing the child lock To set the demo/learning featureTo cancel the demo/learning feature To unlock the control panelUsing the Cooking Rack Using the Exhaust FANTurn off fan when desired Inserting the rackSetting the Clock Using the Minute Timer To cancel the Minute TimerTouch Timer SET Enter the time to be counted downUsing JET Starttm Feature Changing Preset Cooking TimesTouch the JET Start feature pad Make sure the food is in the ovenCooking AT High Cook Power Cooking AT Different Cook PowersCook Power Name When to USE IT Put your food in the oven and close Start the oven DoorSet the cook power Enter the cooking timeSet the cook power for the first stage Cooking in StagesEnter the cooking time for the first stage On nextProgress BAR Touch Number pad to enter the quantity TouchTouch Cook 1 to 6 times to choose the type of food To use EZ-TOUCH Cook control, follow the steps belowTouch Reheat 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food Touch a Number pads to enter the quantityTouch Amounts YOU Food Cook Number PAD Can Choose Touch Amounts YOU Food Reheat Number PAD Can Choose Using EZ-TOUCHTMJET Defrosttm Feature Approximately halfway through the cycle, the oven will beepUsing JET Defrosttm Featurecont JET Defrost Feature ChartMeat setting Touch Weights YOU can SET Food JET Defrost Number PADPoultry setting Fish settingWeight conversion chart Equivalent WeightOunces Grams Decimal Weight Defrosting TipsTouch For best resultsBAG Size Popcorn Using Beverage Change to 2 cups, if desiredUsing Baked Potato Change to 2 to 4 potatoes, if desiredUsing Vegetable Number padCountdown time may vary from above Four tones will soundUsing Frozen Entree Touch Warm Hold Using Warm HoldPut hot, cooked food in the oven and close the door Starting temperature of food Using standing timeAmount of food Composition of foodUsing aluminum foil Cooking you should not do in your microwave ovenCaring for the Filters To remove the charcoal filters, push the backCooktop light Oven lightQuestions and Answers Questions AnswersMicrowave Oven does not Work Cooking TimesProblem Cause Turntable will TurntablesTones Display MessagesIf YOU Need Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withLimited FOUR-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for