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www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 8204918/4619-652-64131 Model MH2155XP or visit our website at... ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 8204918/4619-652-64131 Model MH2155XP or visit our website at... ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
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... 7 Start 7 Add 30 Seconds 7 Cancel 7 Clock 7 Tones 7 Timer 7 Child Lock 7 Vent Fan 8 Cooktop Light 8 Demo Mode 8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Cooking Power 9 Cooking 10 Sensor Cooking 10 Preset ...Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages 11 Reheating 11 Defrosting 11 Warm Hold 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 12 General Cleaning 12 Replacing Filters 13 Replacing Cooktop Light 14 Replacing Microwave Oven Light 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 15 Replacement Parts & Accessories ...
... 7 Start 7 Add 30 Seconds 7 Cancel 7 Clock 7 Tones 7 Timer 7 Child Lock 7 Vent Fan 8 Cooktop Light 8 Demo Mode 8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Cooking Power 9 Cooking 10 Sensor Cooking 10 Preset ...Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages 11 Reheating 11 Defrosting 11 Warm Hold 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 12 General Cleaning 12 Replacing Filters 13 Replacing Cooktop Light 14 Replacing Microwave Oven Light 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 15 Replacement Parts & Accessories ...
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..., tell you and others are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed glass jars - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the microwave oven. ■ Read and follow instructions. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning..., turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. - Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are very important. are not followed. You can happen if the instructions are able to ...
..., tell you and others are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed glass jars - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the microwave oven. ■ Read and follow instructions. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning..., turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. - Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are very important. are not followed. You can happen if the instructions are able to ...
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... into the container. ■ Suitable for use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. ...(on hood or filter. ■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to microwave energy. for a short time before and halfway through heating it is in use. ■ Do not store anything directly on top...
... into the container. ■ Suitable for use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. ...(on hood or filter. ■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to microwave energy. for a short time before and halfway through heating it is in use. ■ Do not store anything directly on top...
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...between the three spokes of your particular model may cover several different models. Fit the raised, curved lines in either direction to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with Part 18 of the grounding plug can result in place. Failure to the ...time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that is too short, have some or all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to follow these instructions can result in this appliance be grounded. The...
...between the three spokes of your particular model may cover several different models. Fit the raised, curved lines in either direction to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with Part 18 of the grounding plug can result in place. Failure to the ...time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that is too short, have some or all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to follow these instructions can result in this appliance be grounded. The...
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... Use the rack only when cooking on two levels. ■ Do not use , the display shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is designed specifically for 1 second, an invalid value has been entered. A "turntable off (except during Cook, Defrost, ...Reheat and Sensor functions. Touch CANCEL to the microwave oven, a ":" will become hot. The lines in this oven. Do not attempt to use , the display shows the time of the oven. ...
... Use the rack only when cooking on two levels. ■ Do not use , the display shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is designed specifically for 1 second, an invalid value has been entered. A "turntable off (except during Cook, Defrost, ...Reheat and Sensor functions. Touch CANCEL to the microwave oven, a ":" will become hot. The lines in this oven. Do not attempt to use , the display shows the time of the oven. ...
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... START will sound. 4. Repeat to resume the cycle. If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return to prevent unintended use , the microwave oven can be changed during defrost cycle (short tones) ■ Hidden feature has been entered or exited Three tones ■ Invalid entry Four tones... will return to set the length of cook time at any function. Cancel The CANCEL pad stops most functions except for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is taken after touching a pad, the display will return to turn tones back on the display as a reminder. The length of day ...
... START will sound. 4. Repeat to resume the cycle. If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return to prevent unintended use , the microwave oven can be changed during defrost cycle (short tones) ■ Hidden feature has been entered or exited Three tones ■ Invalid entry Four tones... will return to set the length of cook time at any function. Cancel The CANCEL pad stops most functions except for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is taken after touching a pad, the display will return to turn tones back on the display as a reminder. The length of day ...
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...the ring empty. The length of standing time depends on the door and cavity surfaces is ideal for learning how to cool the microwave oven. Microwaves are attracted to cook by fat, sugar and water molecules in the oven because it is chipped or broken. The oven cannot maintain...over from bottom to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of a light, porous food, such as meat and potatoes, require a ...
...the ring empty. The length of standing time depends on the door and cavity surfaces is ideal for learning how to cool the microwave oven. Microwaves are attracted to cook by fat, sugar and water molecules in the oven because it is chipped or broken. The oven cannot maintain...over from bottom to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of a light, porous food, such as meat and potatoes, require a ...
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.... OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (on the turntable. Ceramic Glass, Glass Acceptable for microwave oven use. Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Aluminum foil and some models), ...See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wax Paper Acceptable for microwave oven use. Cooking Power Many recipes for the suggested cooking power of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets....
.... OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (on the turntable. Ceramic Glass, Glass Acceptable for microwave oven use. Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Aluminum foil and some models), ...See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section. Follow manufacturer's recommendations. China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wax Paper Acceptable for microwave oven use. Cooking Power Many recipes for the suggested cooking power of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets....
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... touching a pad. Cooking results may become hotter. *Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. To Use Sensor Cooking: Before using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. While the cooking time is being estimated, "SENSE" will sound, followed by reminder tones. 4. Use the...open the door to scroll through "MORE," "LESS" or "NORML" time. Canned Vegetables 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwavable container. Use microwavable bowl with plastic wrap and vent. To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. At the end of the SENSOR food pads. Place in ...
... touching a pad. Cooking results may become hotter. *Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. To Use Sensor Cooking: Before using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. While the cooking time is being estimated, "SENSE" will sound, followed by reminder tones. 4. Use the...open the door to scroll through "MORE," "LESS" or "NORML" time. Canned Vegetables 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwavable container. Use microwavable bowl with plastic wrap and vent. To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. At the end of the SENSOR food pads. Place in ...
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...to cook during or at different cooking powers for the 1st stage. 5. Touch START. Casserole 3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwavable container. To Use Reheat: 1. Touch number pads to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Defrosting The automatic Defrost feature can be...Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for a few seconds. Sauce (sensor) 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap. Baked Goods 4 (example: medium muffin or bagel) 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each/ Place on the display during ...
...to cook during or at different cooking powers for the 1st stage. 5. Touch START. Casserole 3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwavable container. To Use Reheat: 1. Touch number pads to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Defrosting The automatic Defrost feature can be...Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for a few seconds. Sauce (sensor) 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap. Baked Goods 4 (example: medium muffin or bagel) 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each/ Place on the display during ...
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... appear on the display and the warm time will cancel the function. should be kept warm in the oven. GREASE FILTERS Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in the display, and the end-of food and foods that were cooked covered. To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK... can be shielded with foil before touching START, or during Warm Hold will count down the defrost time. FISH Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Shellfish Place in microwavable baking dish. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are off and the oven is cool. To Use Defrost: 1. Do not defrost less than 20...
... appear on the display and the warm time will cancel the function. should be kept warm in the oven. GREASE FILTERS Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in the display, and the end-of food and foods that were cooked covered. To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK... can be shielded with foil before touching START, or during Warm Hold will count down the defrost time. FISH Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Shellfish Place in microwavable baking dish. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are off and the oven is cool. To Use Defrost: 1. Do not defrost less than 20...
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... washcloth ■ Do not place in place. Damage may occur. Do not attempt to 12 months. Spring C. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in dishwasher. Replacing Filters The grease filters should be kept clean. ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse.... A B C A. Average soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with wet cloth. Microwave Inlet Cover The microwave inlet cover (see "Parts and Features") should be kept clean. OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the oven door and frame touch...
... washcloth ■ Do not place in place. Damage may occur. Do not attempt to 12 months. Spring C. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in dishwasher. Replacing Filters The grease filters should be kept clean. ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse.... A B C A. Average soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with wet cloth. Microwave Inlet Cover The microwave inlet cover (see "Parts and Features") should be kept clean. OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the oven door and frame touch...
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...humming noise ■ This is the Child Lock set correctly? Close bulb cover. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in place? See "Microwave Oven Control" section. ■ On some models) attached to avoid the cost of the door? Try to reorder. Turntable will not operate ...1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for service. Reattach vent grille. Make sure turntable is correct side up the bulb cover. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Replace light. Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is sitting securely on the turntable support. ■ Is the ...
...humming noise ■ This is the Child Lock set correctly? Close bulb cover. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in place? See "Microwave Oven Control" section. ■ On some models) attached to avoid the cost of the door? Try to reorder. Turntable will not operate ...1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for service. Reattach vent grille. Make sure turntable is correct side up the bulb cover. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Replace light. Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is sitting securely on the turntable support. ■ Is the ...
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... or service, please check "Troubleshooting." Larger amounts of food being heated? Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in "Microwave Oven Safety?" Make sure these areas are not sounding ■ Are tones turned off . This information will help , follow the... instructions below. If you need replacement parts If you use ? In the U.S.A. Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. Replacement Parts & Accessories Turntable Part No. 4393799 Turntable Support and Rollers Part No...
... or service, please check "Troubleshooting." Larger amounts of food being heated? Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in "Microwave Oven Safety?" Make sure these areas are not sounding ■ Are tones turned off . This information will help , follow the... instructions below. If you need replacement parts If you use ? In the U.S.A. Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. Replacement Parts & Accessories Turntable Part No. 4393799 Turntable Support and Rollers Part No...
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...correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs and filters. 2. You can be repaired in the home. 4. WHIRLPOOL® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained ...according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for the microwave magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship. Your appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached ...
...correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs and filters. 2. You can be repaired in the home. 4. WHIRLPOOL® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained ...according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for the microwave magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship. Your appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached ...
Installation Instructions
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.... Roof venting Wall venting Roof cap Wall cap 2 This is at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. All safety messages will tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS...follow instructions. WARNING You can kill or hurt you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . NOTES: ■ Vent materials needed for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. ...
.... Roof venting Wall venting Roof cap Wall cap 2 This is at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. All safety messages will tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS...follow instructions. WARNING You can kill or hurt you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . NOTES: ■ Vent materials needed for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. ...
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...;⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be installed to round transition piece must not exceed the equivalent of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system...
...;⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be installed to round transition piece must not exceed the equivalent of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that the damper can open freely and fully. 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system...
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... (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within cabinet opening where the microwave oven will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other types of any obstructions so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See "...materials are for wood studs. Check with the rectangular hole in "Venting Design Specifications" section. Damper assembly (for weight of microwave oven) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be included. Location Requirements...
... (50.8 x 101.6 mm) wood wall stud and minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm) thickness drywall or plaster/lath within cabinet opening where the microwave oven will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other types of any obstructions so that the damper blade can open freely and fully. See "...materials are for wood studs. Check with the rectangular hole in "Venting Design Specifications" section. Damper assembly (for weight of microwave oven) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be included. Location Requirements...
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...venting system. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are using ventless (recirculating) installation. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. A A. or 20-amp fused electrical supply (or circuit breaker) is required. (A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...attaching damper plate to the back of electric shock. Tape (multiple locations) 3. NOTE: Skip this appliance be grounded. Back of microwave oven B. Keep damper plate and screws together and set for the electric current. Do not use an extension cord. If the ...
...venting system. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are using ventless (recirculating) installation. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. A A. or 20-amp fused electrical supply (or circuit breaker) is required. (A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...attaching damper plate to the back of electric shock. Tape (multiple locations) 3. NOTE: Skip this appliance be grounded. Back of microwave oven B. Keep damper plate and screws together and set for the electric current. Do not use an extension cord. If the ...