Whirlpool MH1160XSQ Support Question
Whirlpool MH1160XSQ Support Question
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Question posted by sgtpreston5 on June 9th, 2014
My Microwave Will Not Heat. What Could Be Wrong?
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 9th, 2014 6:53 AM
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See http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Microwave/65-5--TUgxMTYwWFNR/Whirlpool-Microwave-doesn-t-heat. (Ignore the paragraph in red relating to a partial model number.)
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Use and Care Guide - Page 2
...Display 5 Start 6 Cancel Off 6 Add 30 Seconds 6 Clock 6 Tones 6 Timer 6 Control Lock 6 Vent Fan 7 Cooktop Light 7 Demo Mode 7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE 7 Food Characteristics 7 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 8 Microwave Cooking Power 8 Manual Cooking 9 Cooking in Stages (or steps 9 Popcorn 9 Baked Potato 10 Pizza 10 Doneness 10 Preset Cooking...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. After heating, allow the container to explode and should be inserted in the microwave oven. Pieces can happen if the instructions are able to be heated in the microwave oven.
■ Use the microwave oven only for a short time before placing bags in the shell and sealed...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...under the hood, turn the fan on the microwave oven.
■ Do not store this oven when not in water.
■ Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Do not let cord ... INSTRUCTIONS
■ For all governing codes and ordinances. WARNING: Improper use of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near water -...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... tones will sound, and the input prompt will blink in use , the display shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave oven is not in the display. Microwave oven light E. Support
The turntable can rotate in use (standby mode), the display shows the time of the parts. The rollers on the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... entry
Four tones ■ End of cycle
To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: With the microwave oven in standby mode, touch and hold the number pad "1" for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound ... except for 10 seconds while the microwave oven is in use, the microwave oven can be in the display. The microwave oven will resume the preset cycle.
To Set: The microwave oven and timer must be set in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
... metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to reorder.
■ Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven.
■ Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should be turned off .
Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... supplied with cookware. China, Earthenware
Follow manufacturer's recommendations. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may become hot from heat transferred from the microwave oven.
The length of standing time depends on some metal can occur and cause damage to shield the thin pieces of The Dow Chemical Company...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... display will count down the cook time.
Manual Cooking
To Use: 1. This allows the microwave oven to cook. Bag size selections will freeze for a few seconds for optimal results.
■...Cooking results may be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking. PERCENT/NAME USE
80%
Heating rice, pasta or casseroles. The cook time and power may vary by reminder tones.
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... If entrée is 16 slices per pound. For 40-
Average is not in the microwave oven by using the Pizza function. ■ Place pizza slice(s) on plate, cover with plastic wrap... Bake Potatoes: 1. The display will count down the cook time. Doneness
Doneness may be heated automatically in microwavesafe container, place on a paper towel or paper plate. Preset Cooking
Times ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...for more than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. Defrosting
The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be set to defrost.
■ Food should not be 0°F (-18°C) ... and Poultry can be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME.
5.
Doneness may heat
faster. Touch START. The display will affect how the
liquid...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. Heavy soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of the filters may occur after cleaning. MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
Stainless Steel (on cleaning products. Rub in direction of the frame. Remove each grease filter by inserting...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...: 1. To Replace: 1.
Remove the bulb cover mounting screw. Replace the mounting screws. 7. Lift up the bulb cover.
4. To Replace: 1.
A. Replacing Microwave Oven Light
The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
13 Replace light. Close bulb cover. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly
behind the top louver...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... ? See "Control Lock" section.
■ On some models, is the Demo Mode in use ? If the problem continues, call . If water does not heat, call for service.
Microwave oven door looks wavy
■ This is normal. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on motor rotation at low speed to avoid the cost of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... we recommend that specified in your area, call . The fan automatically comes on during microwave oven operation. Larger amounts of a service call us to better respond to fulfill the product warranty... calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of food being heated? This information will fit right and work right because they are clean.
■ Is the...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
...that can kill or hurt you and others are not followed. Table of Contents
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2
Tools and Parts 2 Remove Cardboard Template... Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
Your safety and...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...: ■ Cutout must provide: ■ Minimum installation dimensions.
Read and follow the instructions provided with your builder or cabinet supplier to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for use appropriate fasteners.
Damper assembly (for wood studs. Check with any obstructions so that the materials used will be free of 150 lbs...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... risk of range/cooktop below. See "Electrical Requirements" section.
Recommended:
■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven. Installation Dimensions
NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Grounded 3 prong outlet
*30" (76.2 cm) is properly installed and grounded...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... Venting Installation Only
1. Remove screws attaching damper plate to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled.
Damper plate
2. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that door does not swing open while the microwave oven is being handled. Screws (in another location where wall or...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... plate tabs D. Screws C. Securely tighten screws. A
B
C
D
A. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 3.
7. Lower blower motor back into the slots in Step 1 of the microwave oven. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only."
5 Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... Stud at One End Hole Figure 3
Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 2
B
C
C
C
D
B
D
A
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NOTE: If wall stud is within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.
1. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations."
2. Cabinet opening . Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening vertical centerline C. End...
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