Number Codes

The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A number code includes one or more of the following: cooking power, cook time and food quantity or weight. See the charts in the “Cooking” and/or “Reheating” sections for additional information.

Start

The START pad begins any function. If not touched within

5 seconds after touching a pad, “START?” will appear on the display as a reminder. If not touched within 1 minute after touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

If cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle.

Add 30 Seconds

Cook time may be added in 30-second increments, up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds, by touching ADD 30 SEC.

Touching ADD 30 SEC. during a cook cycle will add 30 seconds of cook time at the current cook power.

Touching ADD 30 SEC. when the microwave oven is not in use, or after a cook cycle has ended, will start the microwave oven for 30 seconds of cook time at 100% cook power.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

Valid entry (short tone)

End of Timer countdown (long tone)

Two tones

Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

End of stage in multistage cooking

Turn food during defrost cycle (short tones)

Hidden feature has been entered or exited

Three tones

Invalid entry

Four tones

End of cycle

To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: Touch and hold the number pad “1” for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on.

To Turn Off/On All Tones: Touch and hold the number pad “2” for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on.

Cancel

The CANCEL pad stops most functions except for the Timer, Child 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

This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

The microwave oven and timer must be off.

1.Touch CLOCK.

2.Touch the number pads to set the time of day.

3.Touch CLOCK or START.

To Remove:

1.Touch CLOCK.

2.Touch 0.

3.Touch CLOCK.

The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.

Timer

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time.

NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.

When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET.

To Set:

1.Touch TIMER SET.

If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to the time of day mode.

2.Touch the number pads to set the length of time.

3.Touch TIMER SET or START.

If not touched within 5 seconds, “START?” will appear on the display. If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and 1 tone will sound.

4.Touch TIMER OFF at any time to cancel the Timer.

The length of time can be changed during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

Child Lock

The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven.

When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function.

To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. Touch and hold START for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a lock icon appears on the display. Repeat to unlock and remove the lock icon from display.

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Whirlpool MH2155XP manual Number Codes, Start, Add 30 Seconds, Tones, Cancel, Clock, Timer, Child Lock