Whirlpool MH1170X - User Manual

5 PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Turntable The turntable can rotate in either direction...

6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will blink in the display. Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking. If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed. If an invalid...

8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, pro...

9 Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then t...

12 Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific food types. Use the following chart as a guide. *For smaller rolls, 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece. To Use Reheat: 1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch REHEAT. 3. Select food by entering the numbe...

13 Use the following chart as a guide. To Use Auto Defrost: 1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch DEFROST. 3. Select food by entering 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through food selections. 4. Enter the weight in pound...

14 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. GREASE FILTERS Do not use ammon...

15 Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan without the grease filters in place. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning in...

16 Replacing Microwave Oven Light The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove th...

17 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker tripped?Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ I...

19 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance...

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpoo...