Whirlpool MH6150XL Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Number Codes
The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A
number code includes one or more of the following: cooking
power, cook time and food quantity or weight. See the code
charts in the Cooking and Reheating sections for additional
information.
Start/Enter
The START/ENTER pad begins any function. If not touched after
touching a pad, TOUCH START will appear in the display.
If cooking is interrupted, touching START/ENTER will resume the
preset cycle.
Off/Cancel
The OFF/CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and
cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of
day.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened.
Close the door and touch START/ENTER to resume the cycle.
Clock
This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.
To Set:
Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off.
1. Touch CLOCK.
2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.
3. Touch CLOCK or START/ENTER.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
Valid pad touch (short tone)
Two tones
End of stage in multi-stage cooking
Child Lock active (short tones)
Three tones
Every Minute after end-of cycle tones, as reminder
Four tones
End-of-cycle
Five Tones
During DEFROST cycle, reminder to check, turn, rearrange,
or separate food
Seven Tones
End of Timer countdown
Timer
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes
99 seconds, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not
start or stop the microwave oven.
When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate.
To see the time countdown for five seconds when the microwave
oven is in use, touch TIMER SET.
To Set:
1. Touch TIMER SET.
2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
When the set time ends, END will appear on the display and
7 tones will sound.
4. Touch TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer.
Remember, do not touch the OFF/CANCEL pad because the
microwave oven will turn off.
The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the
above steps.
Child Lock
The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the microwave oven.
The Child Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the
microwave oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold START/
ENTER for four seconds until two tones sound and LOCKED
appears on the display. Repeat to unlock and remove LOCKED
from display.
Vent Fan
The vent fan has two speeds: HIGH and LOW.
To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range
or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan
will automatically turn on. It may stay on for up to one hour to
cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN
HIGH/LOW/OFF pad will not function.
To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Touch VENT FAN HIGH/LOW/OFF pad
once for HIGH, twice for LOW, and 3 times for OFF.
Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has three options: on, night and off.
To Turn On/Night/Off: Repeatedly touch LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF
to cycle through options.
Options
Preset values for tones, clock, display scrolling speed and
defrost weight may be changed by using the Options function.
To Use: Touch OPTIONS. Then touch the number pad of the
function to be changed: 1 for Sound On/Off, 2 for Clock On/Off, 3
for Display Scroll Speed or 4 for Lbs/Kg Choice.