Microwave Oven does not Work, Cooking Times | Whirlpool MH8150XJ

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Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the Sears toll-free numbers on the back cover.

MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK:

	Problem	Cause

	Nothing works.	•The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
		(See the “Electrical requirements” section on page 6 and the “Electrical
		connection” section on Page 9.)
		• A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.
		• The electric company has had a power failure.

	The microwave oven	• You are using the oven as a timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the
	will not run.	Kitchen Timer.
		• The door is not firmly closed and latched.
		• You did not touch START/ENTER.
		• You did not follow directions exactly.
	The turntable will	• An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch OFF/CANCEL to
	The turntable will	cancel that operation.
	not turn.	cancel that operation.
	not turn.

COOKING TIMES:

Problem	Cause

Food is not cooked	•The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal.
enough.	Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low. Your electrician
	or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low.
	• The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check the chart on
	Page 18.
	• You have not allowed enough cooking time for the amount of food being
	cooked. Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.

The display shows a	• The oven door is not closed completely.
time counting down but	• You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel
the	the Kitchen Timer.
oven is not cooking.

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Whirlpool MH8150XJ installation instructions Microwave Oven does not Work, Cooking Times

Contents

Combination Please record your modelÕs information Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Microwave Oven Safety Microwave Oven Safety For all cord connected appliances Electrical Requirements To replace To remove For the best cooking results Testing Your Microwave OvenHOW Your Microwave Oven Works Radio Interference Electrical Connection Operating Tips Simmer Microwave Oven Features Entering a cook power or time Control Panel Features Interrupting cooking Audible signals To unlock the control panel Using the child lockTo set the demo/learning feature To cancel the demo/learning feature Inserting the rack Using the Cooking RackUsing the Exhaust FAN Turn off fan when desired Setting the Clock Enter the time to be counted down Using the Minute TimerTo cancel the Minute Timer Touch Timer SET Make sure the food is in the oven Using JET Starttm FeatureChanging Preset Cooking Times Touch the JET Start feature pad Put your food in the oven and close Start the oven Door Cooking AT High Cook PowerCooking AT Different Cook Powers Cook Power Name When to USE IT Enter the cooking time Set the cook power On next Set the cook power for the first stageCooking in Stages Enter the cooking time for the first stage Progress BAR To use EZ-TOUCH Cook control, follow the steps below Touch Number pad to enter the quantityTouch Touch Cook 1 to 6 times to choose the type of food Touch a Number pads to enter the quantity Touch Reheat 1 to 5 times to choose the type of foodTouch Amounts YOU Food Cook Number PAD Can Choose Touch Amounts YOU Food Reheat Number PAD Can Choose Approximately halfway through the cycle, the oven will beep Using EZ-TOUCHTMJET Defrosttm Feature Touch Weights YOU can SET Food JET Defrost Number PAD Using JET Defrosttm FeaturecontJET Defrost Feature Chart Meat setting Fish setting Poultry setting Defrosting Tips Weight conversion chartEquivalent Weight Ounces Grams Decimal Weight For best results TouchBAG Size Popcorn Change to 2 cups, if desired Using Beverage Change to 2 to 4 potatoes, if desired Using Baked Potato Four tones will sound Using VegetableNumber pad Countdown time may vary from above Using Frozen Entree Using Warm Hold Touch Warm HoldPut hot, cooked food in the oven and close the door Composition of food Starting temperature of foodUsing standing time Amount of food Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Using aluminum foil To remove the charcoal filters, push the back Caring for the Filters Oven light Cooktop light Questions Answers Questions and Answers Cooking Times Microwave Oven does not Work Display Messages Problem Cause Turntable willTurntables Tones Our consultants provide assistance with If YOU Need Assistance or Service Warranty Limited FOUR-YEARWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for