Whirlpool MH9115XB warranty Microwave Oven Safety, Important Safety Instructions

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Microwave Oven Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

Read and follow the specific “PRE-

CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO- WAVE ENERGY” found on page 5. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC- TIONS” found in the Installation Instructions.

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - could explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Do not heat, store, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifi- tally designed to heat or cook food.

It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, close supervi- sion is necessary when used by children.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or other hazards could result.

l This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

. Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire could result.

l Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

*This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.

l See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 62.

l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper could char or burn, and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods.

-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

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Contents UseAndCare Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance Your safety is important to usImportant Safety Instructions Microwave Oven SafetyPage Precautionstoavoid Operating safety precautions General information Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination How microwave cooking works e&aThis Radio interference Smoke deflector accessory kit Microwave oven featuresControl panel features Page Interrupting cooking Audible signalsUsing the demonstration feature Using the safety lockTouch OFF Using the exhaust fanUsing the cooktop/countertop light YOU see Inserting the rack Using the bi-level cooking rackTouch YOU see Clock Setting the clockTo set time Choose setting Enter time of day Complete entryIAl Using the Minute TimerTouch Timer SET Enter time to be counted down To cancel Minute TimerSensor Cook Microwave CookingGetting the best cooking results Auto StartChanging instructions Cooking at high cook powerPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time Start ovenCooking at lower cook powers Cook PowerWhen to USE IT Lzl Set Cook PowerRepeat Set Cook Power for First CycleSet Cooking time and Cook Power For Cooking with more than one cook cycleUsing Auto Defrost Restart oven.TOUCHYOU see Enter food’s weight in pounds and tenths of a poundSpecial Instructions Auto defrost chartMeat setting FoodPoultry Food AT Pause Special InstructionsFood AT Pause Number After Decimal Weight conversion chartEquivalent Ounce Weight Defrosting tipsTo make Warm Hold auto- matically follow another cycle UsingPlace food in oven and plug probe into socket on oven wall Cooking with the temperature probeClose the door Choose setting Insert probe into foodSet desired final food temperature optional To change final food tempera- ture after oven has startedITI Touch Temperature Probe cooking tips Removing and cleaning Temperature ProbeDon’t Using Auto Roast Food Special Instructions Roast ChartUsing Auto Start Enter cooking instructions for the function you want Choose setting Set start TimeUsing Sensor Cook Sensor cook chartStar& oven Using Beverage Reheat Place food in oven and close the door Choose ReheatPlace bag on rack and close the door Choose Popcorn Using PopcornUsing ADD Minute Adding or subtracting cook timeMake sure food is in the oven Choose ADD Minute Convection Cooking How convection cooking worksHelpful hints for convection cooking Convection baking without preheating Set baking temperature optionalConvection baking with preheating Set preheat/cooking temperatureCooking Time Set cookingPut food in oven, and close Door Choose setting Set cooking cycle cooking timeConvection broiling Preheating, open the doorDisplay shows oven is preheating Convenience foods cooking chart Probe Convection cooking with the temperature probeSetting Close the door ChooseConvection Touch Set convection cooking temperatureProbe convection cooking First Stage SecondTime Special Notes Oven First Stage Second Food Temp TimeHelpful hints for combination cooking Combination CookingHow combination cooking works This SectionYOU see Touch Put food in oven and close the door Choose settingSet baking/roasting temperature Optional Combination baking/roasting without preheatingCombination TemperatureCombination baking/roasting with preheating Set preheat/cookingEach Time temperature Goes up by five Degrees With the temperature Close the door Choose temperature ProbeCombination cooking probe Combination Touch Set combination cooking temperatureTemperature probe combination cooking chart Min Per lb 150F Fat-side down C3Zning the bi-level cooking Cleaning the microwave ovenCaring for the filters Cooktop light Replacing the cooktop and oven lightsOven light Cooking Guide Reheating chartMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Metal Baking Pan Oven utensils guideAnswers QuestionsBefore calling for assistance If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem SolutionConventional broiling If you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance Limited FOUR-YEAR Microwave Oven WarrantyWarranty PAY for Full ONE-YEAR
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