A Note to You ........................................ 2
Microwave Oven Safety ....................... 3
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ................................... 6
Using Your Microwave Oven ............. 10
Using the child safety lock ................ 10
Using the Vent ................................... 11
Using the cooktop/countertop light.... 11
Using the bi-tevet cooking rack
(Model MH6151XH only) ................... 11
Setting the clock ..................................
Using the Minute Timer ..................... 12
Cooking at high cook power ...............
Cooking at different cook powers ...... 13
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle ...................................... 14
Using EZ-Choice TM DEFROST ......... 15
Defrosting tips ................................... 16
Using WARM HOLD .......................... 16
Using OPTIONS ................................ 17
Using EZ-Choice COOK ................... 17
Using EZ-Choice REHEAT ................ 18
Using BAKED POTATO .................... 18
Using POPCORN .............................. 18
Using PIZZA ...................................... 19
Using BEVERAGE ............................ 19
Using FROZEN ENTREE ................. 19
Using ADD MINUTE .......................... 19
Cooking Guide .................................... 20
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ......21
Caring for the filters ........................... 22
Replacing the cooktop and
oven Sights......................................... 23
Questions and Answers ..................... 25
Troubleshooting .................................. 26
Requesting Assistance or Service....27
Warranty .............................................. 28
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with questions or comments.
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A Note to You
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform
for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate
and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The
card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete
model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial
number label/plate (see the diagram in the
"Getting to Know" section).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer's name,
address, and telephone number.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future
reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date
of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated
servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our
Web site at www.whirlpool.com
icrowave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this
section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
found at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven 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 - may
explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in the microwave oven. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
* The microwave oven should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel. Call
an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
* See door surface cleaning instructions in
the "Caring for Your Microwave Oven"
section.
* To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the microwave oven if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bags in
oven.
- If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
* Suitable for use above both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
* Intended to be used above ranges with
maximum width of 36 inches (91 cm).
* Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood or filter.
* When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan on.
* Use care when cleaning the vent-hood
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven
with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
,, For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the
grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
,, For a permanently connected
appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information
before you use your oven.
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Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the
food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves,
or light waves. You cannot see them, but
you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact food
as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave
oven lets microwaves pass through. Then
they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the
food.
Magnetron
Using your microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV, or similar
equipment. When there is interference, you
can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of
the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the
radio or television.
• Moving the receiver away from the
microwave oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into a
different outlet so that the microwave
oven and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
Metal floor Glass turntable
Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them so
food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal containers so food does
not absorb the energy.
• Always cook food for the shortest
cooking time recommended. Check to see
how the food is cooking. If needed, touch
ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating
or after the cooking cycle is over (see the
"Using ADD MINUTE" section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food
being cooked about halfway through the
cooking time for all recipes. This will help
make sure the food is evenly cooked.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish,
use wax paper, or microwave-approved
paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember
to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap
to vent steam during cooking.
To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold
water in a glass container in the oven.
Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook
at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the
time is up, the water should be heated.
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Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into
the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook
at 100% cook power for one minute. If the
dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not
use it. Some dishes (melamine, some
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave
energy, becoming too hot to handle and
slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal
containers not designed for microwave use
could damage the oven, as could containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to
swing on it when the door is open.
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does
not heat containers, but the heat from the
food can make the container hot.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed
paper in the oven.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened. If
you practice programming the oven, put a
container of water in the oven. It is normal
for the oven door to look wavy after the
oven has been running for a while.
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the
oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a
microwave oven because it allows
microwaves to pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven
unless the glass turntable is securely in
place and can rotate freely. The turntable
can rotate in either direction. Make sure
the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Handle your turntable with care
when removing it from the oven to avoid
possibly breaking it. If your turntable
cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a
replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least _0
inch above the turntable. Follow the direc-
tions supplied with the browning dish.
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg
inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole
eggs may cause them to burst, and
possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-
boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases,
poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poached eggs and allow
a standing time of one minute before
cutting into them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several
times during heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
containers shaped like cylinders) may
become overheated. The liquid may splash
out with a loud noise during or after heating
or when adding ingredients (coffee granules,
tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular
oven cooking. This is one of the reasons
for letting some foods (for example, roasts
or baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during
the cooking time.
• Do not deep fry in the oven.
Microwavable utensils are not suitable and
it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-
frying temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of
the recommended cooking time, potatoes
should be slightly firm because they will
continue cooking during standing time.
After microwaving, let potatoes stand for
5 minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
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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Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven's basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will
not operate unless the door is securely
closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. The shield
prevents microwaves from escaping. It is
designed as a screen to allow you to view
food as it cooks.
4. Two-Position Bi-Level Cooking Rack.
(Model MH6151XH only.) Use for extra
space when cooking in more than one
container at the same time.
5. Filter. See "Caring for the filters" section.
6. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to
light your cooktop or countertop or to use
as a night light.
7. Cooktop Light, Turntable, and Fan
Pads. (TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad
available on model MH6151XH only.)
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this
panel to perform all functions.
9. Vent Grille.
10. Cooking Guide. Use as a quick
reference for Auto Defrost and Cook
settings.
11. Glass Turntable. The turntable turns
food as it cooks for more even cooking.
It must be in the oven during operation
for best cooking results.
12. Model and Serial Number Plate.
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Your microwave oven control panel lets you
select a desired cooking function quickly
and easily. The following is a list of all the
Command and Number pads located on
the control panel.
For more information on these features,
see "Using your microwave oven"
section.
1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock
and indicators to tell you time of day,
cooking time settings, cook powers,
quantities, weights and cooking functions.
2. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food
from four categories.
3. DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw frozen
food by weight.
4. COOK. Touch this pad to cook common
microwave-prepared foods, without need-
ing to program times and cook powers.
5. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop
popcorn in three bag sizes.
6. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake
up to four potatoes.
7. PIZZA. Touch this pad to reheat up to
three slices.
8. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat up
to two cups.
9. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to
cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset
weight.
10. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep
hot, cooked foods safely warm for up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.You can use
WARM HOLD by itself, or to
automatically follow a cooking cycle.
11. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by
the Number pads to set a cooking time
12. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after the
cook time has been set, followed by a
Number pad to set the the amount of
microwave energy released to cook the
food. The higher the number, the higher
the power wattage or "cooking speed."
13. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for
one minute, at 100% cook power.
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14. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number pads to
enter cooking times, cook powers,
selections, quantities, or weights.
15. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the cor-
rect time of day.
16. TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the
Minute Timer.
17. TIMER OFF. Touch this pad to cancel the
Minute Timer.
18. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a
function you have set.
19. OPTIONS. Touch this pad and a Number
pad to turn off tones, turn off clock, adjust
scroll speed, or change weight measure-
ment to kilograms.
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20.OFF/CANCEL.Touchthispadto erase
anincorrectcommand,or to cancela
programduringcooking.Thispadwill
noterasethetimeof day.
21.LIGHT.Touchthispadtoturnon the
cooktop/countertoplight.
22.TURNTABLEON/OFF.(MH6151XH
only).Touchthispadto stoptheturntable
onlyduringtheWARMHOLDandcook
timefunctions.Stoptheturntableonlyif
thedishyouareusingistoolongtoturn
insidetheoven.
Tostoptheturntable,touch
TURNTABLEON/OFFbeforeorafter
touchingSTART/ENTER.ThewordOFF
willscrollacrossthedisplayand
T/TABLEOFFwillappearduringcook-
ing.Ifyoudonotprogramafunction
within1minuteof pressingTURNTABLE
ON/OFF,theturntablewillautomatically
turnbackon.
Toturntheturntablebackon,touchthe
TURNTABLEON/OFFat anytimeduring
theprogrammedcycle.
23.VENTFAN.Touchthispadto turnthe
fanonoroff.
NOTE:Ifyou try to enterincorrect
instructions,youwillnothearanytones.
TouchCANCEL/OFFandre-enterthe
instructions.
Audiblesignalsareavailabletoguideyou
whensettingandusingyouroven:
• A programmingtonewill sound each
timeyoutoucha pad.
• Seventonessignaltheendofa Minute
Timercountdown.
• Fourtonessignaltheendof a cooking
cycle.
• Threetonessoundonceeveryminute
afteranEnd-of-Cookingsignalasa
reminderif foodhasnotbeenremoved
fromoven.
Youcanstoptheovenduringa cycleby
openingthedoor.Theovenstopsheating
andthefanstops,butthelightstayson.
Torestartcooking,closethe doorand
TouchSTART/ENTER
If you do not want to continue cooking:
• Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
• Touch OFF/CANCEL
Using Your
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Microwave
Oven
This section gives you instructions for
operating each function. Please read these
instructions carefully.
The child safety lock, locks the control panel
to prevent unwanted use of the microwave.
To lock the control panel:
Touch and hold START/ENTER for 4
seconds. Two tones will sound and LOCKED
will appear on the display.
To unlock the control panel:
Touch and hold START/ENTER for 4
seconds. Two tones will sound and LOCKED
will be cleared from the display.
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The Vent Fan pad on the bottom right of
the control panel controls the 2-speed Fan.
1. Touch VENT FAN
(once for HIGH, twice for LOW)
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot
around the microwave oven, the fan in
the vent hood will automatically turn on at
the LOW setting to protect the oven. It
may stay on up to an hour to cool the
oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN
pad will not turn the fan off.
2. Turn off fan when desired.
Touch VENT FAN
(twice if on HIGH, once if on LOW)
The pad on the bottom center of the control
panel controls the cooktop/countertop light.
If you need a replacement rack, you can
order one from your Whirlpool designated
service company, or by calling the Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301. Make
sure to have your model number when
ordering.
Inserting the rack
First position: Insert the rack securely into
the rack supports on the side walls of the
oven.
Second position: Turn rack upside-down
when using a taller container on the bottom
of the oven.
NOTES:
1. Touch LIGHT.
(once for high, twice for low [night
light]).
2. Turn off light when desired.
Touch LIGHT. •
(twice if on HIGH, once if on LOW)
The Bi-kevel Cooking Rack gives you extra
space when cooking in more than one
container at the same time. The metal rack
can be turned upside-down to help fit taller
containers on the bottom of the oven.
• Do not store the metal rack in the oven.
Arcing and damage to the oven could
result if someone accidentally starts
the oven.
Do not operate the oven with the metal
rack stored on the floor of the oven.
Damage to the interior finish will result.
Use the hi-level cooking rack only when
cooking at more than one level in your
microwave oven. Do not use this rack in
other cooking appliances.
• Do not use rack with browning dish.
• Do not place a metal cooking container
directly on the microwave oven rack.
Place a microwave-safe plate between the
metal container and the rack to prevent
possible arcing and damage to the oven.
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When your microwave oven is first plugged
in or after a power failure, the Display will
scroll "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY". If a
time of day is not set, '.... will show on the
Display until you touch CLOCK.
NOTES:
• If you enter in an incorrect time and
touch CLOCK, you cannot set time of
day. Enter the correct time.
• If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting
the clock, the Display will show the last
time of day set or" : " if no time of day
has been set.
To set time:
1. Touch CLOCK.
2. Enter time of day.
Example for 3:25: Touch "3 2 5". Then
touch CLOCK or START/ENTER.
You can use your microwave oven as a
minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for
timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
NOTES:
• The oven can operate while the Minute
Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer
while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER
SET. The Display will return to the
cooking time countdown while touching.
• To see the time of day while the timer is
counting down, touch CLOCK.
• If you want to use other command pads
while the timer is counting down, touch
TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer.
1. Touch TIMER SET.
2. Enter time to be counted down.
Example for 3 minutes: Touch "3 0 0".
3. Touch START/ENTER
(display counts down set time)
4. At the end of countdown"
"END" will be displayed and seven tones
will sound. To restore time of day, touch
OFF/CANCEL
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME
ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across
display.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
Touch "1 3 0".
TOUCH START OR POWER scrolls
across display.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
(display counts down cooking time)
4. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
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differentcookpowers.Thelowerthecook
power,theslowerthecooking.Eachnumber
from1to 10standsforadifferentpercentage
of cookpower.
Thefollowingchartgivesthepercentage
ofcookpowereachnumberpadstandsfor,
andthecookpowernameusuallyused.
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It also tells you when to use each cook
power. Follow recipe or food package
instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for
cooking times based on the 1000 Watt cook
power of your microwave oven.
Automatic 100% of High
full power
and foods with high water content, such as
soups and beverages
Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,
poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables
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8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70 Yoof fu power Medium-High • Cooking and heating foods that need a
Cook Power lower than high (for example,
whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is
cooking too fast
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6 = 60% of full power • Cooking requiring special care, such as
/ cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and
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• Finishing cooking casseroles
5 = 50% of full power
Medium
Melting chocolate
4 = 40% of full power • Simmering stews
Heating pastries
30°/oof full power Medium-Low • Defrosting foods such as bread, fish,
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1 = 10% of full power Low • Keeping food warm
Taking chill out of fruit
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, you can also use the Cook Power pad as a
second Minute Timer by entering "0" for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the
cooking time you set without cooking.
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1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across
display.
Example for 7 minute, 30 seconds:
Touch "7 3 0".
For best results, some recipes call for one
Cook Power for a certain length of time, and
another Cook Power for another length of
time. Your oven can be set to change from
one to another automatically, for up to four
cycles (including Auto Defrost and Warm
Hold).
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
Example for 50% cook power: Touch "5".
P-50 TOUCH START scrolls across
display.
3. Set cook power for first cycle.
Touch COOK POWER
4. Touch START/ENTER.
(display counts down cooking time)
Example for 50% cook power: Touch "5".
P-50 TOUCH START scrolls across
display.
5. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound,
.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
the cook time and cook power
for the second cycle.
5. Touch START/ENTER.
After the first cycle is over, 2 tones will
sound and the next cycle(s) will count
down.
6. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound,
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You can defrost food by choosing a category
and setting a weight. DEFROST has preset
times and cook powers for 3
categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish.
1. Touch DEFROST.
MEAT TOUCH 1, POULTRY TOUCH 2,
FISH TOUCH 3, scrolls across display.
2. Touch Number pad for type of
food.
ENTER WEIGHT scrolls across display.
3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter
the weight.
(1 = .1 Ib, 11 = 1.1 Ib, etc.)
4. Touch START/ENTER.
.
During defrosting 5 tones will
sound. These tones tell you
when to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange the food.
To start the oven again, press
START/ENTER.
6. At the end of the defrosting
time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
NOTE: To defrost items not listed in the
"Defrost Chart," use 30% cook power.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
defrosting information.
This chart shows you how to choose a type
of food and the weights you can set for
each type. For best results, loosen or
remove covering on food.
TOUCH WEIGHTS
DEFROST, YOU CAN SET
THEN (tenths of a
FOOD TOUCH pound)
You are probably used to food weights as
being in pounds and ounces that are
fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces
equals ¼ pound). However, in order to enter
food weight in DEFROST, you must specify
pounds and tenths of a pound.
If the weight on the food package is in
fractions of a pound, you can use the
following chart to convert the weight to
decimals.
Equivalent
Weight
OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT
1.6 .10
3.2 .20
4.0 .25 One-Quarter Pound
4.8 .30
6.4 .40
8.0 .50 One-Half Pound
9.6 .60
11.2 .70
12.0 .75 Three-Quarters Pound
12.8 .80
14.4 .90
16.0 1.00 One Pound
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• When using DEFROST, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and
tenths of pounds (the weight of the food
minus the container).
• Before starting, make sure you have
removed any of the metal twist-ties which
often come with frozen food bags, and
replace them with strings or elastic bands.
• Open containers such as cartons before
they are placed in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or
packaging.
• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and
place it in a suitable container.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure
even defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If
defrosted food is still icy in the center,
return it to the microwave oven for more
defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies
according to how solidly the food is
frozen.
• The shape of the package affects how
quickly food will defrost. Shallow
packages will defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the
pieces. Separated pieces defrost more
easily.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to
shield parts of food such as chicken
wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start
to get warm. Make sure the foil does not
touch the sides, top, or bottom of the
oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.
• For better results, let food stand after
defrosting. (For more information on
standing time, see "Microwave cooking
tips" in the "Cooking Guide" section.)
• Turn over food during defrosting or stand-
ing time. Break apart and remove food as
required.
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You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm
in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You
can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to auto-
matically follow a cooking cycle.
1. While you are entering cooking
instructions, put hot, cooked
food in oven and close the
door.
2. Touch WARM HOLD.
WARM HOLD TOUCH START scrolls
across display.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
4. At end of the warm hold:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
To make WARM HOLD
automatically follow another
cycle:
• While you are touching in cooking
instructions, touch WARM HOLD before
touching START/ENTER.
• When the last cooking cycle is over,
you will hear two tones. "WARM" will
come on while the oven continues to run.
You can set WARM HOLD to follow
DEFROST, COOK, or multi-cycle cooking.
NOTES:
• WARM HOLD operates for up to 99
minutes, 99 seconds.
• Opening the oven door cancels WARM
HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM
HOLD, then touch START/ENTER if
additional WARM HOLD time is desired.
• Food cooked covered should be cov-
ered during WARM HOLD.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.)
should be uncovered during WARM
HOLD.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner
plate should be covered during WARM
HOLD.
• Do not use more than one complete
WARM HOLD cycle (about 1 hour, 40
minutes). The quality of some foods will
suffer with extended time.
You can cook foods from three different
preset categories.
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch Number pad for specific
food category:
1 = Fresh Vegetable
2 = Frozen Vegetable
3 = Casserole
You can change the preset values for tones,
clock, display scrolling speed, defrost weight
and demonstration features.
1. Touch OPTIONS.
SOUND ON/OFF TOUCH 1,
CLOCK ON/OFF TOUCH 2,
SCROLL SPEED TOUCH 3,
LBS/KG CHOICE TOUCH 4,
DEMO ON/OFF TOUCH 5,
scrolls across display.
3. Touch Number pad for
servings.
4. Touch START/ENTER
(Cooking time counts down)
5. At the end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
2. Touch function number.
Example for changing defrost weight:
Touch "4".
3. Follow display prompts.
Example for changing weight from Lb. to
Kg.: Touch "2".
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You can reheat foods from four different
preset categories.
You can cook 1 to 4 potatoes with preset
times and cook powers.
1. Touch REHEAT.
1. Touch BAKED POTATO.
2. Touch Number pad for specific
food categories:
1 = Dinner Plate
2 = Soup/Sauce
3 = Casserole
4 = Roll/Muffin
2. Touch Number pad for number
of potatoes.
3. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
(Reheating time counts down)
5. At the end of reheating time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5
ounce bags of commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one package
at a time. If you are using a microwave
popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's
instructions.
1. Touch POPCORN.
2. Touch Number pad for bag size.
1 = 1.75 oz.
2= 3.0 oz.
3= 3.5 oz.
3. At end of popping time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
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Youcanreheatupto 3 slices(5ozs.each)
ofpizza
1. Touch PIZZA.
You can cook frozen entrees by choosing
one of 2 preset weights.
2. Touch Number pad for number
of slices.
3. At end of reheating time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
You can heat up 1 to 2 8 ounce cups of bev-
erages.
2. Touch Number pad for specific
weight.
1 = 10 ozs.
2 = 20 ozs.
3. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
2. Touch Number pad for number
of cups.
NOTES:
3. At end of heating time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
NOTE: Beverage may be very hot;
remove from oven with care.
Each time you press ADD MINUTE, it will
add 1 minute.
You can enterADD MINUTE only after
closing the door, after touching
OFF/CANCEL, or during cooking.
If you touch ADD MINUTE during
cooking, the oven will cook at the
currently selected cook power. If you
touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over,
the oven will cook at 100% cook power.
1. Touch ADD MINUTE.
(each additional touch adds 1 minute
of cooking time, up to a total of
99 minutes.)
2. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
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Cooking Guide
• If you increase or decrease the amount
of food you prepare, the time it takes to
cook that food will also change. For
example, if you double a recipe, add a
little more than half the original cooking
time. Check for aloneness and, if neces-
sary, add more time in small increments.
• The lower the temperature of the food
being put into the microwave oven, the
longer it takes to cook. Food at room
temperature will be reheated more quickly
than food at refrigerator temperature.
• Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be
heated faster than food containing a lot of
water. Fat and sugar will also reach a
higher temperature than water in the
cooking process.
• The more dense the food, the longer it
takes to heat. "Very dense" food like meat
takes longer to reheat than lighter, more
porous food like sponge cakes.
• Smaller pieces of food will cook faster
than larger pieces. Also, same-shaped
pieces cook more evenly than different-
shaped pieces.
• With foods that have different
thicknesses, the thinner parts will cook
faster than the thicker parts. Place the
thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in
the center of the dish.
• Stirring and turning foods spreads heat
quickly to the center of the dish and
avoids overcooking at the outer edges of
the food.
Cover food to:
• Reduce splattering
• Shorten cooking times
• Keep food moist
You can use any covering that lets
microwaves pass through.
• Several foods (for example: baked
potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some
fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Steam can build up under the
membrane during cooking, causing the
food to burst. To relieve the pressure and
to prevent bursting, pierce these foods
before cooking with a fork, cocktail pick,
or toothpick.
• Always allow food to stand after
cooking. Standing time after defrosting
and cooking allows the temperature to
evenly spread throughout the food,
improving the cooking results.
• The length of the standing time
depends on how much food you are
cooking and how dense it is. Sometimes
it can be as short as the time it takes you
to remove the food from the oven and
take it to the serving table. However, with
larger, denser food, the standing time may
be as long as 10 minutes.
For best results, place food evenly on the
plate. You can do this in several ways:
• If you are cooking several items of the
same food, such as baked potatoes,
place them in a ring pattern for uniform
cooking.
• When cooking foods of uneven shapes
or thickness, such as chicken breasts,
place the smaller or thinner area of the
food towards the center of the dish where
it will be heated last.
• Layer thin slices of meat on top of each
other.
• When you cook or reheat whole fish,
score the skin - this prevents cracking.
• Do not let food or a container touch the
top or sides of the oven. This will prevent
possible arcing.
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Metalcontainersshouldnotbeusedina
microwaveoven.Thereare,however,some
exceptions.Ifyouhavepurchasedfood
whichisprepackagedinanaluminumfoil
container,refertotheinstructionsonthe
package.Whenusingaluminumfoil
containers,cookingtimesmaybelonger
becausemicrowaveswillonlypenetratethe
topofthefood.
Ifyouusealuminumcontainerswithout
packageinstructions,followthese
guidelines:
• Placethecontainerinaglassbowland
addsomewatersothatit coversthe
bottomofthecontainer,notmorethan¼
inchhigh.Thisensuresevenheatingofthe
containerbottom.
• Alwaysremovethelidto avoiddamage
totheoven.
• Useonlyundamagedcontainers.
• Donot usecontainerstallerthan_ inch.
• Containermust beat leasthalffilled.
• Toavoidarcing,theremustbeaminimum
1/_inchbetweenthealuminumcontainer
andthewallsoftheovenandalso
betweentwoaluminumcontainers.
• Alwaysplacethecontaineronthe
turntable.
• Reheatingfood inaluminumfoil
containersusuallytakesup to doublethe
timecomparedto reheatingin plastic,
glass,china,or papercontainers.The
timewhenfoodisreadywillvary
dependinguponthetypeof container
you use.
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after
heating so that heat is spread evenly
throughout container.
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• Do not do canning of foods in the oven.
Closed glass jars may explode, resulting
in damage to the oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven to
sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is
difficult to keep the oven at the high
temperature needed for safe sterilization.
Caring for
Your
Microwave
Oven
To make sure your microwave oven looks
good and works well for a long time, you
should maintain it properly. For proper
care, please follow these instructions
carefully.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with
warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft
cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the
areas clean where the door and oven
frame touch when closed. Wipe well with
clean water. Over time, stains can occur on
the surfaces as the result of food particles
spattering during cooking. This is normal.
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften
the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven,
boil a cup of water with lemon juice or
vinegar.
For exterior surfaces and control panel:
Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.
Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray directly on the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool
pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can damage the control panel
and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
To clean turntable and turntable support,
wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily
soiled areas use a mild cleanser and
scouring sponge. The turntable and
turntable support are dishwasher-safe.
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The grease filters should be removed and
cleaned often, at least once a month.
NOTE: If your microwave hood combination
is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal
filter (available from your designated service
company, Part No. 4359416) should be
installed. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to
12 months.
4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in
the frame slot on one side of the opening.
Push filter upward and push to the other
side to lock into place.
5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave
oven.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave
ove n.
2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter
to the side. Pull filters downward and
push to the other side. The filter will drop
out.
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3. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild
detergent. Scrub and swish to remove
embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well
and shake to dry. Do not clean filters
with ammonia, corrosive cleaning
agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, or place them in a
dishwasher. The filters will turn black
or could be damaged.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave
oven.
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to
remove.
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide
the filter straight out.
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5. Slidea newcharcoalfilterintoplace.
Thefiltershouldrestattheangleshown.
1. Disconnectpowerorunplugmicrowave
oven.
6. Slidethebottomof theventgrilleinto
place.Pushthetopuntilitsnapsinto
place.Replacethemountingscrews.
7. Reconnectpoweror plugin microwave
oven.
NOTE:Donot operatethehoodwithout
thegreasefiltersin place.
2. Removethebulbcovermountingscrews.
3. Werecommendreplacingbulb(s)with
candelabra-base30-wattbulb(s)available
fromyourdesignatedservicecompany,or
bycallingtheConsumerAssistance
Centerat 1-800-253-1301.Makesureto
haveyourmodelnumberwhenordering.
4. Reconnectpoweror plugin microwave
oven.
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1. Disconnectpowerorunplugmicrowave
oven.
2. Removetheventgrillemountingscrews.
3. Tip thegrilleforward,thenlift out to
remove.
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4. Lift up thebulbholder.
Bulb holder
5. Replace the bulb.
6. We recommend replacing the bulb with a
candelabra-base 30-watt bulb available
from your designated service company, or
by calling the Consumer Assistance
Center at 1-800-253-1301. Make sure to
have your model number when ordering.
7. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.
8. Slide the top of the vent grille into place.
Push the bottom until it snaps into place.
Replace the mounting screws.
9. Reconnect power or plug in microwave
oven.
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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven No. If you remove or turn over the
without the turntable or turn the turntable turntable, you will get poor cooking
over to hold a large dish? results. Dishes used in your oven must fit
on the turntable.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven You can use a rack only if the rack is
so that I may reheat or cook on two supplied with your microwave oven
levels at a time? (MH6151XH only). If you use a rack not
supplied with the microwave oven, you can
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use
in my microwave oven? small, flat pieces), small skewers, and
shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than
1.9 cm [_ inch] deep and half filled with
food to absorb microwave energy). Never
allow metal to touch walls or door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
either direction? counterclockwise, depending on the
rotation of the motor when the cooking
cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave This appearance is normal and does not
oven appears wavy. Is this normal? affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear You may hear the sound of the transformer
when my microwave oven is operating? when the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
microwave food in it? I thought that this heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot
should not happen, pads to remove food after cooking.
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What does "standing time" mean? "Standing time" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking.
This frees the oven for other cooking.
Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during
exhaust vent? cooking. The microwave oven has been
designed to vent this steam out the vents.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
oven? How do I get the best results? following manufacturer's guidelines or use
the preset POPCORN pad. Do not use
regular paper bags. Use the "listening test"
by stopping the oven as soon as the
popping slows to a "pop" every 1 or 2
seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without
tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. If
you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.
• Is the microwave plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See installation
instructions.)
• Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
• Has the electric company experienced a power failure?
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Problem Cause
The microwave oven • The door is not firmly closed and latched.
will not run. • You did not touch START/ENTER.
• You did not follow directions exactly.
• An operation that was programmed earlier is still running.
• You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME.
Microwave cooking • The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or
times seem too long. lower than normal. 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.
• Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
The turntable will • The turntable is not correctly in place. Make sure the turntable
not turn. is correct-side up and is sitting securely on center shaft.
• The support is not operating correctly. Remove turntable,
check that the turntable support is properly in place, and
restart oven. If turntable support does not move, call a
designated service technician for repair. Cooking without the
turntable can give you poor results.
The display shows a time • The oven door is not closed completely.
counting down but the • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch
oven is not cooking. OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer.
You do not hear the • The command is not correct.
Programming Tone.
The fan seems to be • The oven has been stored in a cold area. The fan will run
running slower than slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature.
usual.
The display is • There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock.
showing " : "
If none of these items is causing your problem, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service"
section on page 27.
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Requesting Assistance or
Service
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the "Troubleshooting" section.
It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the
instructions below.
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
_ enter toll free at
1-800-253-1301. Our
consultants are available to
assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and the
complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see the "A Note to You" section).
This information will help us better respond
to your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
• Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances
• Installation information
• Use and maintenance procedures
• Accessory and repair parts sales
• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish
speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision,
etc.)
• Referrals to local dealers, service
companies, and repair parts distributors
Whirlpool designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the product
warranty and provide after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United States.
To locate the Whirlpool designated service
company in your area, you can also look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
If you need further assistance, you can
write to Whirlpool with any questions or
concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
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WHIRLPOOL ®
Microwave Oven Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR FSP _R_replacement parts and repair labor to correct
WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR
WARRANTY
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH
YEAR FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE
FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave
ovens if defective in materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your microwave oven.
2. Instruct you how to use your microwave oven.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God,
or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to
the appliance.
G.Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
1/99
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact
your authorized Whirlpool dealer.
If you need service, first see the "If You Need Assistance or Service" section of this book.
After checking "If You Need Assistance or Service," additional help can be found by calling
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in
the U.S.A.
3828W5A1240/8172042 8/99
© 1999 Whirlpool Corporation ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in Korea
A Note to You ........................................ 2
Microwave Oven Safety ....................... 3
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ................................... 6
Using Your Microwave Oven ............. 10
Using the child safety lock ................ 10
Using the Vent ................................... 11
Using the cooktop/countertop light.... 11
Using the bi-tevet cooking rack
(Model MH6151XH only) ................... 11
Setting the clock ..................................
Using the Minute Timer ..................... 12
Cooking at high cook power ...............
Cooking at different cook powers ...... 13
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle ...................................... 14
Using EZ-Choice TM DEFROST ......... 15
Defrosting tips ................................... 16
Using WARM HOLD .......................... 16
Using OPTIONS ................................ 17
Using EZ-Choice COOK ................... 17
Using EZ-Choice REHEAT ................ 18
Using BAKED POTATO .................... 18
Using POPCORN .............................. 18
Using PIZZA ...................................... 19
Using BEVERAGE ............................ 19
Using FROZEN ENTREE ................. 19
Using ADD MINUTE .......................... 19
Cooking Guide .................................... 20
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ......21
Caring for the filters ........................... 22
Replacing the cooktop and
oven Sights......................................... 23
Questions and Answers ..................... 25
Troubleshooting .................................. 26
Requesting Assistance or Service....27
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A Note to You
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform
for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate
and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The
card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete
model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial
number label/plate (see the diagram in the
"Getting to Know" section).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer's name,
address, and telephone number.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future
reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date
of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated
servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our
Web site at www.whirlpool.com
icrowave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this
section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
found at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven 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 - may
explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in the microwave oven. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
* The microwave oven should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel. Call
an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
* See door surface cleaning instructions in
the "Caring for Your Microwave Oven"
section.
* To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the microwave oven if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bags in
oven.
- If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
* Suitable for use above both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
* Intended to be used above ranges with
maximum width of 36 inches (91 cm).
* Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood or filter.
* When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan on.
* Use care when cleaning the vent-hood
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven
with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
,, For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the
grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
,, For a permanently connected
appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.
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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information
before you use your oven.
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Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the
food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves,
or light waves. You cannot see them, but
you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact food
as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave
oven lets microwaves pass through. Then
they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the
food.
Magnetron
Using your microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV, or similar
equipment. When there is interference, you
can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of
the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the
radio or television.
• Moving the receiver away from the
microwave oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into a
different outlet so that the microwave
oven and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
Metal floor Glass turntable
Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them so
food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal containers so food does
not absorb the energy.
• Always cook food for the shortest
cooking time recommended. Check to see
how the food is cooking. If needed, touch
ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating
or after the cooking cycle is over (see the
"Using ADD MINUTE" section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food
being cooked about halfway through the
cooking time for all recipes. This will help
make sure the food is evenly cooked.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish,
use wax paper, or microwave-approved
paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember
to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap
to vent steam during cooking.
To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold
water in a glass container in the oven.
Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook
at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the
time is up, the water should be heated.
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Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into
the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook
at 100% cook power for one minute. If the
dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not
use it. Some dishes (melamine, some
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave
energy, becoming too hot to handle and
slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal
containers not designed for microwave use
could damage the oven, as could containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to
swing on it when the door is open.
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does
not heat containers, but the heat from the
food can make the container hot.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed
paper in the oven.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened. If
you practice programming the oven, put a
container of water in the oven. It is normal
for the oven door to look wavy after the
oven has been running for a while.
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the
oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a
microwave oven because it allows
microwaves to pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven
unless the glass turntable is securely in
place and can rotate freely. The turntable
can rotate in either direction. Make sure
the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Handle your turntable with care
when removing it from the oven to avoid
possibly breaking it. If your turntable
cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a
replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least _0
inch above the turntable. Follow the direc-
tions supplied with the browning dish.
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg
inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole
eggs may cause them to burst, and
possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-
boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases,
poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poached eggs and allow
a standing time of one minute before
cutting into them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several
times during heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
containers shaped like cylinders) may
become overheated. The liquid may splash
out with a loud noise during or after heating
or when adding ingredients (coffee granules,
tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular
oven cooking. This is one of the reasons
for letting some foods (for example, roasts
or baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during
the cooking time.
• Do not deep fry in the oven.
Microwavable utensils are not suitable and
it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-
frying temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of
the recommended cooking time, potatoes
should be slightly firm because they will
continue cooking during standing time.
After microwaving, let potatoes stand for
5 minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
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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Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven's basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will
not operate unless the door is securely
closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. The shield
prevents microwaves from escaping. It is
designed as a screen to allow you to view
food as it cooks.
4. Two-Position Bi-Level Cooking Rack.
(Model MH6151XH only.) Use for extra
space when cooking in more than one
container at the same time.
5. Filter. See "Caring for the filters" section.
6. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to
light your cooktop or countertop or to use
as a night light.
7. Cooktop Light, Turntable, and Fan
Pads. (TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad
available on model MH6151XH only.)
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this
panel to perform all functions.
9. Vent Grille.
10. Cooking Guide. Use as a quick
reference for Auto Defrost and Cook
settings.
11. Glass Turntable. The turntable turns
food as it cooks for more even cooking.
It must be in the oven during operation
for best cooking results.
12. Model and Serial Number Plate.
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Your microwave oven control panel lets you
select a desired cooking function quickly
and easily. The following is a list of all the
Command and Number pads located on
the control panel.
For more information on these features,
see "Using your microwave oven"
section.
1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock
and indicators to tell you time of day,
cooking time settings, cook powers,
quantities, weights and cooking functions.
2. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food
from four categories.
3. DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw frozen
food by weight.
4. COOK. Touch this pad to cook common
microwave-prepared foods, without need-
ing to program times and cook powers.
5. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop
popcorn in three bag sizes.
6. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake
up to four potatoes.
7. PIZZA. Touch this pad to reheat up to
three slices.
8. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat up
to two cups.
9. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to
cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset
weight.
10. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep
hot, cooked foods safely warm for up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.You can use
WARM HOLD by itself, or to
automatically follow a cooking cycle.
11. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by
the Number pads to set a cooking time
12. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after the
cook time has been set, followed by a
Number pad to set the the amount of
microwave energy released to cook the
food. The higher the number, the higher
the power wattage or "cooking speed."
13. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for
one minute, at 100% cook power.
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14. NUMBER PADS. Touch Number pads to
enter cooking times, cook powers,
selections, quantities, or weights.
15. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the cor-
rect time of day.
16. TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the
Minute Timer.
17. TIMER OFF. Touch this pad to cancel the
Minute Timer.
18. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a
function you have set.
19. OPTIONS. Touch this pad and a Number
pad to turn off tones, turn off clock, adjust
scroll speed, or change weight measure-
ment to kilograms.
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20.OFF/CANCEL.Touchthispadto erase
anincorrectcommand,or to cancela
programduringcooking.Thispadwill
noterasethetimeof day.
21.LIGHT.Touchthispadtoturnon the
cooktop/countertoplight.
22.TURNTABLEON/OFF.(MH6151XH
only).Touchthispadto stoptheturntable
onlyduringtheWARMHOLDandcook
timefunctions.Stoptheturntableonlyif
thedishyouareusingistoolongtoturn
insidetheoven.
Tostoptheturntable,touch
TURNTABLEON/OFFbeforeorafter
touchingSTART/ENTER.ThewordOFF
willscrollacrossthedisplayand
T/TABLEOFFwillappearduringcook-
ing.Ifyoudonotprogramafunction
within1minuteof pressingTURNTABLE
ON/OFF,theturntablewillautomatically
turnbackon.
Toturntheturntablebackon,touchthe
TURNTABLEON/OFFat anytimeduring
theprogrammedcycle.
23.VENTFAN.Touchthispadto turnthe
fanonoroff.
NOTE:Ifyou try to enterincorrect
instructions,youwillnothearanytones.
TouchCANCEL/OFFandre-enterthe
instructions.
Audiblesignalsareavailabletoguideyou
whensettingandusingyouroven:
• A programmingtonewill sound each
timeyoutoucha pad.
• Seventonessignaltheendofa Minute
Timercountdown.
• Fourtonessignaltheendof a cooking
cycle.
• Threetonessoundonceeveryminute
afteranEnd-of-Cookingsignalasa
reminderif foodhasnotbeenremoved
fromoven.
Youcanstoptheovenduringa cycleby
openingthedoor.Theovenstopsheating
andthefanstops,butthelightstayson.
Torestartcooking,closethe doorand
TouchSTART/ENTER
If you do not want to continue cooking:
• Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
• Touch OFF/CANCEL
Using Your
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Microwave
Oven
This section gives you instructions for
operating each function. Please read these
instructions carefully.
The child safety lock, locks the control panel
to prevent unwanted use of the microwave.
To lock the control panel:
Touch and hold START/ENTER for 4
seconds. Two tones will sound and LOCKED
will appear on the display.
To unlock the control panel:
Touch and hold START/ENTER for 4
seconds. Two tones will sound and LOCKED
will be cleared from the display.
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The Vent Fan pad on the bottom right of
the control panel controls the 2-speed Fan.
1. Touch VENT FAN
(once for HIGH, twice for LOW)
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot
around the microwave oven, the fan in
the vent hood will automatically turn on at
the LOW setting to protect the oven. It
may stay on up to an hour to cool the
oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN
pad will not turn the fan off.
2. Turn off fan when desired.
Touch VENT FAN
(twice if on HIGH, once if on LOW)
The pad on the bottom center of the control
panel controls the cooktop/countertop light.
If you need a replacement rack, you can
order one from your Whirlpool designated
service company, or by calling the Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301. Make
sure to have your model number when
ordering.
Inserting the rack
First position: Insert the rack securely into
the rack supports on the side walls of the
oven.
Second position: Turn rack upside-down
when using a taller container on the bottom
of the oven.
NOTES:
1. Touch LIGHT.
(once for high, twice for low [night
light]).
2. Turn off light when desired.
Touch LIGHT. •
(twice if on HIGH, once if on LOW)
The Bi-kevel Cooking Rack gives you extra
space when cooking in more than one
container at the same time. The metal rack
can be turned upside-down to help fit taller
containers on the bottom of the oven.
• Do not store the metal rack in the oven.
Arcing and damage to the oven could
result if someone accidentally starts
the oven.
Do not operate the oven with the metal
rack stored on the floor of the oven.
Damage to the interior finish will result.
Use the hi-level cooking rack only when
cooking at more than one level in your
microwave oven. Do not use this rack in
other cooking appliances.
• Do not use rack with browning dish.
• Do not place a metal cooking container
directly on the microwave oven rack.
Place a microwave-safe plate between the
metal container and the rack to prevent
possible arcing and damage to the oven.
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When your microwave oven is first plugged
in or after a power failure, the Display will
scroll "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY". If a
time of day is not set, '.... will show on the
Display until you touch CLOCK.
NOTES:
• If you enter in an incorrect time and
touch CLOCK, you cannot set time of
day. Enter the correct time.
• If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting
the clock, the Display will show the last
time of day set or" : " if no time of day
has been set.
To set time:
1. Touch CLOCK.
2. Enter time of day.
Example for 3:25: Touch "3 2 5". Then
touch CLOCK or START/ENTER.
You can use your microwave oven as a
minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for
timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
NOTES:
• The oven can operate while the Minute
Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer
while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER
SET. The Display will return to the
cooking time countdown while touching.
• To see the time of day while the timer is
counting down, touch CLOCK.
• If you want to use other command pads
while the timer is counting down, touch
TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer.
1. Touch TIMER SET.
2. Enter time to be counted down.
Example for 3 minutes: Touch "3 0 0".
3. Touch START/ENTER
(display counts down set time)
4. At the end of countdown"
"END" will be displayed and seven tones
will sound. To restore time of day, touch
OFF/CANCEL
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME
ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across
display.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
Touch "1 3 0".
TOUCH START OR POWER scrolls
across display.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
(display counts down cooking time)
4. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
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differentcookpowers.Thelowerthecook
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from1to 10standsforadifferentpercentage
of cookpower.
Thefollowingchartgivesthepercentage
ofcookpowereachnumberpadstandsfor,
andthecookpowernameusuallyused.
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It also tells you when to use each cook
power. Follow recipe or food package
instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for
cooking times based on the 1000 Watt cook
power of your microwave oven.
Automatic 100% of High
full power
and foods with high water content, such as
soups and beverages
Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,
poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables
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8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70 Yoof fu power Medium-High • Cooking and heating foods that need a
Cook Power lower than high (for example,
whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is
cooking too fast
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6 = 60% of full power • Cooking requiring special care, such as
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• Finishing cooking casseroles
5 = 50% of full power
Medium
Melting chocolate
4 = 40% of full power • Simmering stews
Heating pastries
30°/oof full power Medium-Low • Defrosting foods such as bread, fish,
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1 = 10% of full power Low • Keeping food warm
Taking chill out of fruit
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered, you can also use the Cook Power pad as a
second Minute Timer by entering "0" for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the
cooking time you set without cooking.
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1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across
display.
Example for 7 minute, 30 seconds:
Touch "7 3 0".
For best results, some recipes call for one
Cook Power for a certain length of time, and
another Cook Power for another length of
time. Your oven can be set to change from
one to another automatically, for up to four
cycles (including Auto Defrost and Warm
Hold).
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
Example for 50% cook power: Touch "5".
P-50 TOUCH START scrolls across
display.
3. Set cook power for first cycle.
Touch COOK POWER
4. Touch START/ENTER.
(display counts down cooking time)
Example for 50% cook power: Touch "5".
P-50 TOUCH START scrolls across
display.
5. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound,
.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
the cook time and cook power
for the second cycle.
5. Touch START/ENTER.
After the first cycle is over, 2 tones will
sound and the next cycle(s) will count
down.
6. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound,
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You can defrost food by choosing a category
and setting a weight. DEFROST has preset
times and cook powers for 3
categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish.
1. Touch DEFROST.
MEAT TOUCH 1, POULTRY TOUCH 2,
FISH TOUCH 3, scrolls across display.
2. Touch Number pad for type of
food.
ENTER WEIGHT scrolls across display.
3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter
the weight.
(1 = .1 Ib, 11 = 1.1 Ib, etc.)
4. Touch START/ENTER.
.
During defrosting 5 tones will
sound. These tones tell you
when to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange the food.
To start the oven again, press
START/ENTER.
6. At the end of the defrosting
time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
NOTE: To defrost items not listed in the
"Defrost Chart," use 30% cook power.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
defrosting information.
This chart shows you how to choose a type
of food and the weights you can set for
each type. For best results, loosen or
remove covering on food.
TOUCH WEIGHTS
DEFROST, YOU CAN SET
THEN (tenths of a
FOOD TOUCH pound)
You are probably used to food weights as
being in pounds and ounces that are
fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces
equals ¼ pound). However, in order to enter
food weight in DEFROST, you must specify
pounds and tenths of a pound.
If the weight on the food package is in
fractions of a pound, you can use the
following chart to convert the weight to
decimals.
Equivalent
Weight
OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT
1.6 .10
3.2 .20
4.0 .25 One-Quarter Pound
4.8 .30
6.4 .40
8.0 .50 One-Half Pound
9.6 .60
11.2 .70
12.0 .75 Three-Quarters Pound
12.8 .80
14.4 .90
16.0 1.00 One Pound
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• When using DEFROST, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and
tenths of pounds (the weight of the food
minus the container).
• Before starting, make sure you have
removed any of the metal twist-ties which
often come with frozen food bags, and
replace them with strings or elastic bands.
• Open containers such as cartons before
they are placed in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or
packaging.
• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and
place it in a suitable container.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure
even defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If
defrosted food is still icy in the center,
return it to the microwave oven for more
defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies
according to how solidly the food is
frozen.
• The shape of the package affects how
quickly food will defrost. Shallow
packages will defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the
pieces. Separated pieces defrost more
easily.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to
shield parts of food such as chicken
wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start
to get warm. Make sure the foil does not
touch the sides, top, or bottom of the
oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.
• For better results, let food stand after
defrosting. (For more information on
standing time, see "Microwave cooking
tips" in the "Cooking Guide" section.)
• Turn over food during defrosting or stand-
ing time. Break apart and remove food as
required.
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You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm
in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You
can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to auto-
matically follow a cooking cycle.
1. While you are entering cooking
instructions, put hot, cooked
food in oven and close the
door.
2. Touch WARM HOLD.
WARM HOLD TOUCH START scrolls
across display.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
4. At end of the warm hold:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
To make WARM HOLD
automatically follow another
cycle:
• While you are touching in cooking
instructions, touch WARM HOLD before
touching START/ENTER.
• When the last cooking cycle is over,
you will hear two tones. "WARM" will
come on while the oven continues to run.
You can set WARM HOLD to follow
DEFROST, COOK, or multi-cycle cooking.
NOTES:
• WARM HOLD operates for up to 99
minutes, 99 seconds.
• Opening the oven door cancels WARM
HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM
HOLD, then touch START/ENTER if
additional WARM HOLD time is desired.
• Food cooked covered should be cov-
ered during WARM HOLD.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.)
should be uncovered during WARM
HOLD.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner
plate should be covered during WARM
HOLD.
• Do not use more than one complete
WARM HOLD cycle (about 1 hour, 40
minutes). The quality of some foods will
suffer with extended time.
You can cook foods from three different
preset categories.
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch Number pad for specific
food category:
1 = Fresh Vegetable
2 = Frozen Vegetable
3 = Casserole
You can change the preset values for tones,
clock, display scrolling speed, defrost weight
and demonstration features.
1. Touch OPTIONS.
SOUND ON/OFF TOUCH 1,
CLOCK ON/OFF TOUCH 2,
SCROLL SPEED TOUCH 3,
LBS/KG CHOICE TOUCH 4,
DEMO ON/OFF TOUCH 5,
scrolls across display.
3. Touch Number pad for
servings.
4. Touch START/ENTER
(Cooking time counts down)
5. At the end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
2. Touch function number.
Example for changing defrost weight:
Touch "4".
3. Follow display prompts.
Example for changing weight from Lb. to
Kg.: Touch "2".
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You can reheat foods from four different
preset categories.
You can cook 1 to 4 potatoes with preset
times and cook powers.
1. Touch REHEAT.
1. Touch BAKED POTATO.
2. Touch Number pad for specific
food categories:
1 = Dinner Plate
2 = Soup/Sauce
3 = Casserole
4 = Roll/Muffin
2. Touch Number pad for number
of potatoes.
3. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
(Reheating time counts down)
5. At the end of reheating time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5
ounce bags of commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one package
at a time. If you are using a microwave
popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's
instructions.
1. Touch POPCORN.
2. Touch Number pad for bag size.
1 = 1.75 oz.
2= 3.0 oz.
3= 3.5 oz.
3. At end of popping time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
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Youcanreheatupto 3 slices(5ozs.each)
ofpizza
1. Touch PIZZA.
You can cook frozen entrees by choosing
one of 2 preset weights.
2. Touch Number pad for number
of slices.
3. At end of reheating time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
You can heat up 1 to 2 8 ounce cups of bev-
erages.
2. Touch Number pad for specific
weight.
1 = 10 ozs.
2 = 20 ozs.
3. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
2. Touch Number pad for number
of cups.
NOTES:
3. At end of heating time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
NOTE: Beverage may be very hot;
remove from oven with care.
Each time you press ADD MINUTE, it will
add 1 minute.
You can enterADD MINUTE only after
closing the door, after touching
OFF/CANCEL, or during cooking.
If you touch ADD MINUTE during
cooking, the oven will cook at the
currently selected cook power. If you
touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over,
the oven will cook at 100% cook power.
1. Touch ADD MINUTE.
(each additional touch adds 1 minute
of cooking time, up to a total of
99 minutes.)
2. At end of cooking time:
Display will show "END" and four tones
will sound.
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Cooking Guide
• If you increase or decrease the amount
of food you prepare, the time it takes to
cook that food will also change. For
example, if you double a recipe, add a
little more than half the original cooking
time. Check for aloneness and, if neces-
sary, add more time in small increments.
• The lower the temperature of the food
being put into the microwave oven, the
longer it takes to cook. Food at room
temperature will be reheated more quickly
than food at refrigerator temperature.
• Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be
heated faster than food containing a lot of
water. Fat and sugar will also reach a
higher temperature than water in the
cooking process.
• The more dense the food, the longer it
takes to heat. "Very dense" food like meat
takes longer to reheat than lighter, more
porous food like sponge cakes.
• Smaller pieces of food will cook faster
than larger pieces. Also, same-shaped
pieces cook more evenly than different-
shaped pieces.
• With foods that have different
thicknesses, the thinner parts will cook
faster than the thicker parts. Place the
thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in
the center of the dish.
• Stirring and turning foods spreads heat
quickly to the center of the dish and
avoids overcooking at the outer edges of
the food.
Cover food to:
• Reduce splattering
• Shorten cooking times
• Keep food moist
You can use any covering that lets
microwaves pass through.
• Several foods (for example: baked
potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some
fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Steam can build up under the
membrane during cooking, causing the
food to burst. To relieve the pressure and
to prevent bursting, pierce these foods
before cooking with a fork, cocktail pick,
or toothpick.
• Always allow food to stand after
cooking. Standing time after defrosting
and cooking allows the temperature to
evenly spread throughout the food,
improving the cooking results.
• The length of the standing time
depends on how much food you are
cooking and how dense it is. Sometimes
it can be as short as the time it takes you
to remove the food from the oven and
take it to the serving table. However, with
larger, denser food, the standing time may
be as long as 10 minutes.
For best results, place food evenly on the
plate. You can do this in several ways:
• If you are cooking several items of the
same food, such as baked potatoes,
place them in a ring pattern for uniform
cooking.
• When cooking foods of uneven shapes
or thickness, such as chicken breasts,
place the smaller or thinner area of the
food towards the center of the dish where
it will be heated last.
• Layer thin slices of meat on top of each
other.
• When you cook or reheat whole fish,
score the skin - this prevents cracking.
• Do not let food or a container touch the
top or sides of the oven. This will prevent
possible arcing.
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Metalcontainersshouldnotbeusedina
microwaveoven.Thereare,however,some
exceptions.Ifyouhavepurchasedfood
whichisprepackagedinanaluminumfoil
container,refertotheinstructionsonthe
package.Whenusingaluminumfoil
containers,cookingtimesmaybelonger
becausemicrowaveswillonlypenetratethe
topofthefood.
Ifyouusealuminumcontainerswithout
packageinstructions,followthese
guidelines:
• Placethecontainerinaglassbowland
addsomewatersothatit coversthe
bottomofthecontainer,notmorethan¼
inchhigh.Thisensuresevenheatingofthe
containerbottom.
• Alwaysremovethelidto avoiddamage
totheoven.
• Useonlyundamagedcontainers.
• Donot usecontainerstallerthan_ inch.
• Containermust beat leasthalffilled.
• Toavoidarcing,theremustbeaminimum
1/_inchbetweenthealuminumcontainer
andthewallsoftheovenandalso
betweentwoaluminumcontainers.
• Alwaysplacethecontaineronthe
turntable.
• Reheatingfood inaluminumfoil
containersusuallytakesup to doublethe
timecomparedto reheatingin plastic,
glass,china,or papercontainers.The
timewhenfoodisreadywillvary
dependinguponthetypeof container
you use.
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after
heating so that heat is spread evenly
throughout container.
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• Do not do canning of foods in the oven.
Closed glass jars may explode, resulting
in damage to the oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven to
sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is
difficult to keep the oven at the high
temperature needed for safe sterilization.
Caring for
Your
Microwave
Oven
To make sure your microwave oven looks
good and works well for a long time, you
should maintain it properly. For proper
care, please follow these instructions
carefully.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with
warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft
cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the
areas clean where the door and oven
frame touch when closed. Wipe well with
clean water. Over time, stains can occur on
the surfaces as the result of food particles
spattering during cooking. This is normal.
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften
the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven,
boil a cup of water with lemon juice or
vinegar.
For exterior surfaces and control panel:
Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.
Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray directly on the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool
pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can damage the control panel
and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
To clean turntable and turntable support,
wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily
soiled areas use a mild cleanser and
scouring sponge. The turntable and
turntable support are dishwasher-safe.
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The grease filters should be removed and
cleaned often, at least once a month.
NOTE: If your microwave hood combination
is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal
filter (available from your designated service
company, Part No. 4359416) should be
installed. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to
12 months.
4. To replace grease filters, slide filter in
the frame slot on one side of the opening.
Push filter upward and push to the other
side to lock into place.
5. Reconnect power or plug in microwave
oven.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave
ove n.
2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter
to the side. Pull filters downward and
push to the other side. The filter will drop
out.
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3. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild
detergent. Scrub and swish to remove
embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well
and shake to dry. Do not clean filters
with ammonia, corrosive cleaning
agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, or place them in a
dishwasher. The filters will turn black
or could be damaged.
1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave
oven.
2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to
remove.
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide
the filter straight out.
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5. Slidea newcharcoalfilterintoplace.
Thefiltershouldrestattheangleshown.
1. Disconnectpowerorunplugmicrowave
oven.
6. Slidethebottomof theventgrilleinto
place.Pushthetopuntilitsnapsinto
place.Replacethemountingscrews.
7. Reconnectpoweror plugin microwave
oven.
NOTE:Donot operatethehoodwithout
thegreasefiltersin place.
2. Removethebulbcovermountingscrews.
3. Werecommendreplacingbulb(s)with
candelabra-base30-wattbulb(s)available
fromyourdesignatedservicecompany,or
bycallingtheConsumerAssistance
Centerat 1-800-253-1301.Makesureto
haveyourmodelnumberwhenordering.
4. Reconnectpoweror plugin microwave
oven.
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1. Disconnectpowerorunplugmicrowave
oven.
2. Removetheventgrillemountingscrews.
3. Tip thegrilleforward,thenlift out to
remove.
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4. Lift up thebulbholder.
Bulb holder
5. Replace the bulb.
6. We recommend replacing the bulb with a
candelabra-base 30-watt bulb available
from your designated service company, or
by calling the Consumer Assistance
Center at 1-800-253-1301. Make sure to
have your model number when ordering.
7. Replace the bulb holder, if damaged.
8. Slide the top of the vent grille into place.
Push the bottom until it snaps into place.
Replace the mounting screws.
9. Reconnect power or plug in microwave
oven.
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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Can I operate my microwave oven No. If you remove or turn over the
without the turntable or turn the turntable turntable, you will get poor cooking
over to hold a large dish? results. Dishes used in your oven must fit
on the turntable.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven You can use a rack only if the rack is
so that I may reheat or cook on two supplied with your microwave oven
levels at a time? (MH6151XH only). If you use a rack not
supplied with the microwave oven, you can
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use
in my microwave oven? small, flat pieces), small skewers, and
shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than
1.9 cm [_ inch] deep and half filled with
food to absorb microwave energy). Never
allow metal to touch walls or door.
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
either direction? counterclockwise, depending on the
rotation of the motor when the cooking
cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave This appearance is normal and does not
oven appears wavy. Is this normal? affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear You may hear the sound of the transformer
when my microwave oven is operating? when the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
microwave food in it? I thought that this heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot
should not happen, pads to remove food after cooking.
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What does "standing time" mean? "Standing time" means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking.
This frees the oven for other cooking.
Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during
exhaust vent? cooking. The microwave oven has been
designed to vent this steam out the vents.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
oven? How do I get the best results? following manufacturer's guidelines or use
the preset POPCORN pad. Do not use
regular paper bags. Use the "listening test"
by stopping the oven as soon as the
popping slows to a "pop" every 1 or 2
seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without
tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. If
you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.
• Is the microwave plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See installation
instructions.)
• Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
• Has the electric company experienced a power failure?
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Problem Cause
The microwave oven • The door is not firmly closed and latched.
will not run. • You did not touch START/ENTER.
• You did not follow directions exactly.
• An operation that was programmed earlier is still running.
• You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME.
Microwave cooking • The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or
times seem too long. lower than normal. 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.
• Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
The turntable will • The turntable is not correctly in place. Make sure the turntable
not turn. is correct-side up and is sitting securely on center shaft.
• The support is not operating correctly. Remove turntable,
check that the turntable support is properly in place, and
restart oven. If turntable support does not move, call a
designated service technician for repair. Cooking without the
turntable can give you poor results.
The display shows a time • The oven door is not closed completely.
counting down but the • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch
oven is not cooking. OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer.
You do not hear the • The command is not correct.
Programming Tone.
The fan seems to be • The oven has been stored in a cold area. The fan will run
running slower than slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature.
usual.
The display is • There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock.
showing " : "
If none of these items is causing your problem, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service"
section on page 27.
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Requesting Assistance or
Service
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the "Troubleshooting" section.
It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the
instructions below.
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
_ enter toll free at
1-800-253-1301. Our
consultants are available to
assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and the
complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see the "A Note to You" section).
This information will help us better respond
to your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
• Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances
• Installation information
• Use and maintenance procedures
• Accessory and repair parts sales
• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish
speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision,
etc.)
• Referrals to local dealers, service
companies, and repair parts distributors
Whirlpool designated service
technicians are trained to fulfill the product
warranty and provide after-warranty service,
anywhere in the United States.
To locate the Whirlpool designated service
company in your area, you can also look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
If you need further assistance, you can
write to Whirlpool with any questions or
concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
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WHIRLPOOL ®
Microwave Oven Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR FSP _R_replacement parts and repair labor to correct
WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR
WARRANTY
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH
YEAR FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE
FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave
ovens if defective in materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your microwave oven.
2. Instruct you how to use your microwave oven.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God,
or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to
the appliance.
G.Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
1/99
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact
your authorized Whirlpool dealer.
If you need service, first see the "If You Need Assistance or Service" section of this book.
After checking "If You Need Assistance or Service," additional help can be found by calling
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in
the U.S.A.
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