Whirlpool MH8150XJ installation instructions Operating Tips, Electrical Connection

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE

Test dinnerware or cookware before using.	absorb microwave energy, and may become too hot
To test a dish, put it into the oven with 1 cup	to handle or may slow cooking times. Cooking in
(250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook	metal containers not designed for microwave use
power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and	could damage the oven, as could containers with
water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes	hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.)	glaze or trim).

OPERATING TIPS

	• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing	• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
	on it when the door is open.	shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause
	• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat	them to burst, and possibly damage the oven.
	containers, but the heat from the food can make	Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare
	containers, but the heat from the food can make	cases, poached eggs have been known to
	the container hot.	cases, poached eggs have been known to
	the container hot.	explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a stand-
	• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in	explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a stand-
	• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in	ing time of one minute before cutting into them.
	the oven.	ing time of one minute before cutting into them.
	the oven.	• For best results, stir any liquid several times
	• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,	• For best results, stir any liquid several times
	• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,	during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
	gourds, or clothes in the oven.	during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
	gourds, or clothes in the oven.	certain containers (especially containers shaped
	• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.	certain containers (especially containers shaped
	• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.	like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid
	Product life may be shortened. If you practice	may splash out with a loud noise during or after
	programming the oven, put a container of water in	heating or when adding ingredients (coffee
	the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look	granules, tea bags, etc.). This can damage the oven.
	wavy after the oven has been running for a while.	• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.
	• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.	• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.
	• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.	The heat spreads to the center from the outer,
	Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven	cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This
	because it allows microwaves to pass through it.	is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
	• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the	example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a
	glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate	while after cooking, or for stirring some foods
	freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction.	during the cooking time.
	Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the	• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
	oven. Handle your turntable with care when	utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to
	removing it from the oven to avoid possibly	maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
	breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks,	• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
	contact your dealer for a replacement.	• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
	contact your dealer for a replacement.	recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
	• When you use a browning dish, the browning	recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
	• When you use a browning dish, the browning	slightly firm because they will continue cooking
	dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) above	during standing time. After microwaving, let
	the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with	potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish
	the browning dish.	cooking while standing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

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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 Amounts YOU Food Cook Number PAD Can Choose Touch a Number pads to enter the quantityTouch Reheat 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food 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 TipsBAG Size Popcorn For best resultsTouch 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 Put hot, cooked food in the oven and close the door Using Warm HoldTouch Warm Hold 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 withWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for WarrantyLimited FOUR-YEAR