Whirlpool Mh1150xmq0 Manual

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Preset Cooking
Times and cooking power have been preset for certain 
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness and curing 
process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.
To Use Preset Cooking:
1.Touch COOK.
2.Touch number pad from chart
or
Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.
3.Touch number pads to enter quantity.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK 
POWER.
4.Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound 
every minute.
5.Touch CANCELOFF or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Reheating
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific 
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
To  U s e  R e h e a t :
1.To u c h  R E H E AT.
2.Touch number pads to select type of food from chart
or
Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods.
3.Touch number pads to enter quantity.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK 
POWER.
4.To u c h  S TA R T.
The display will count down the reheat time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound 
every minute.
5.Touch CANCELOFF or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
2-4 Plates
Two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates may be heated side by side, or one 
dish larger than the turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. 
For best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or 
larger dish) halfway around, and switch plates between top and 
bottom (if heating more than 2 plates). See “Cooking Rack” 
section.
The turntable should be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates 
or one larger dish. See “Turntable” section. FOOD PAD QUANTITY
Rice 1 .5-2 cups (125-500 mL)
Fresh Vegetables 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Frozen Vegetables 3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Canned Vegetables 4 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Bacon* 5 1-6 slices, average 
thickness
FOOD PAD QUANTITY
Soup/Sauce 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Casserole 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Baked Goods 3 1-6 pieces
Dinner Plate 4 1 or 2 servings 
						

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Defrosting
The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can 
be manually set to defrost.
■Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal 
results.
■Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before 
defrosting.
■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the 
end of cycle for more even defrosting.
■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such 
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil 
and Metal” first.
The Auto Defrost system has 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and 
Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more 
than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. Use the following 
chart as a guide.
To Use Auto Defrost:
1.Touch DEFROST.
2.Touch the number pad 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish
or
Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods.
3.Touch the number pads to enter the weight.
Meats and Poultry can be set from .1 to 6.6 lb (45 g to 3 kg).
Fish can be set from .1 to 4.4 lb (45 g to 2 kg).
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK 
POWER.4.To u c h  S TA R T.
The display will count down the defrost time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound 
every minute.
5.Touch CANCELOFF or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Defrost Manually:
1.Touch COOK TIME.
2.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost.
3.Touch COOK POWER.
4.Touch number pad 3.
5.To u c h  S TA R T.
The display will count down the defrost time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound 
every minute.
6.Touch CANCELOFF or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
Wa r m  H o l d
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Warm 
Hold can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a 
cooking cycle. Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel 
the function.
To  U s e :
Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods 
that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should 
remain uncovered.
1.Touch WARM HOLD.
2.To u c h  S TA R T.
“WARM” will appear on the display and the warm time will 
count down.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound 
every minute.
3.Touch CANCELOFF or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
To set at end of cycle: Touch WARM HOLD while setting a 
cooking cycle before touching START, or during cooking. MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, roast, 
stewThe narrow or fatty areas of 
irregular shaped cuts should 
be shielded with foil before 
defrosting.
Do not defrost less than ¹⁄₄ lb 
(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) 
patties.
Place all meats in 
microwavable baking dish. Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, 
sausage
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up Place in microwavable 
baking dish, chicken breast-
side up.
Remove giblets from whole 
chicken. Cornish hens
Tu r k e y : breast
FISH
Fillets, Steaks, Whole, 
ShellfishPlace in microwavable 
baking dish.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour 
before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or 
sickness. 
						

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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.
GREASE FILTERS
Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in 
place.
Soak grease filters in hot water and mild detergent. Scrub and 
swish to remove embedded dirt. Rinse well and shake dry.
■Do not use ammonia or oven cleaner.
■Do not place in dishwasher.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. 
Damage may occur.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed 
should be kept clean.
Average soil
■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and 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 water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. 
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with 
soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
■Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of either 
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic 
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the 
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
■Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■Dishwasher
Replacing Filters
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a 
month. Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan 
without the grease filters in place. The charcoal filters cannot be 
washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See 
“General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. See “Assistance or 
Service” to reorder filters.
To Remove and Replace Grease Filters:
1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2.Remove each grease filter by sliding filter to the end. Pull tab 
down until the filter drops out.
3.Replace grease filter by inserting one end of the filter into the 
outer end of the frame. Swing the other end up and slide into 
position.
4.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter:
1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2.Remove the 2 mounting screws located above the cover. 
Then loosen the 2 inner screws.
3.Tilt vent grille forward and lift to remove.
4.Slide filter back slightly, lift front end, and pull filter out.
5.Install new charcoal filter.
6.Replace vent grille and mounting screws.
7.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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Replacing Cooktop Light
The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See 
“Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
To Replace:
1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2.Remove the bulb cover mounting screw.
1. Mounting screw
3.Replace light. Close bulb cover. Replace mounting screw.
4.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
Replacing Microwave Oven Light
The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It 
will automatically come on when the door is opened and when 
the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” 
section to reorder.
To Replace:
1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2.Remove the 2 outer vent grille mounting screws located 
above the cover.
3.Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove.
4.Lift up the bulb cover.
1. Bulb cover
5.Replace light. Close bulb cover.6.Reattach vent grille. Replace the mounting screws.
7.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the 
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
■Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker 
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
■Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Oven will not operate
■Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
■Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the 
door?
Remove spacer, then firmly close door.
■Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.
■On some models, is the Child Lock set?
See “Child Lock” section.
■Is the magnetron working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. 
See “Assistance or Service” section.
Oven makes humming noise
■This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches 
the magnetron on and off.
Oven door looks wavy
■This is normal and will not affect performance.
Turntable will not operate
■Is the turntable properly in place?
Make sure turntable is correct-side up and is sitting securely 
on the turntable support.
■Is the turntable support operating properly?
Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support. 
Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the 
turntable, then restart oven. If it still is not working, call for 
service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate 
the oven without turntable and turntable support working 
properly.
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Turntable rotates both directions
■This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of 
cycle.
Display shows messages
■Is the display showing “:”?
There has been a power failure or the clock time has been 
turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” 
section to reset the clock or to turn it on.
■Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service. 
See “Assistance or Service” section.
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating
■Is the Timer in use?
See “Timer” section.
■On some models, is the Demo Mode in use?
See “Demo Mode” section.
Tones are not sounding
■Are tones turned off?
See “Tones” section.
Steam is coming from the vent grille
■Some steam is normal.
Fan running slower than usual
■Has the oven has been stored in a cold area? 
The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal 
room temperature.
Fan running during cooking
■This is normal. Fan comes on at low speed to cool the oven.
Cooking times seem too long
■Is the cooking power set properly?
See “Cooking Power” section.
■Are large amounts of food being heated?
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
■Is the incoming voltage less than specified in “Microwave 
Oven Safety?”
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the 
home.
Radio or TV Interference
■Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet?
Try a different outlet.
■Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven?
Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust 
the radio or TV antenna.
■Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean?
Make sure these areas are clean.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check 
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If 
you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete 
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will 
help us to better respond to your request.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you 
only use FSP® replacement parts. FSP® replacement parts will fit 
right and work right because they are made with the same 
precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL
® appliance. 
To  l o c a t e  F S P® replacement parts in your area, call our Customer 
Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool 
designated service center.
In the U.S.A.
Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center 
toll free: 1-800-253-1301.
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, repair parts distributors, and 
service companies. 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.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool 
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Replacement Parts
Tu r n t a b l e
Part No. 4393799Grease Filters
Part No. 4393790
Turntable Support and Rollers
Part No. 8184102Charcoal Filters
Part No. 8184958
Tu r n t a b l e  H u b
Part No. 8183949Cooking Rack
Part No. 8183813
Cooktop & Microwave Light Bulb
Part No. 4393681 
						

							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 FSP
® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or 
workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE
In the second through fifth years 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 FSP
® replacement parts for the microwave magnetron tube 
if defective in materials or workmanship.
Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:
1.Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace house fuses or 
correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs and filters.
2.Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use. 
3.Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
4.Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God or use of products not 
approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
5.Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
6.Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.
7.Any labor costs during the limited warranty period.
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 may vary from state to state.
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another 
warranty applies.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found 
by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free), 
from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future 
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or 
installation date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to 
better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. 
You will need to know your complete model number and serial 
number. You can find this information on the model and serial 
number label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in the 
“Parts and Features” section.
Dealer name ____________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Serial number __________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
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