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Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

Valid entry (short tone)

Two tones

End of timer countdown

End of stage in multistage cooking

Control Lock active

Hidden feature has been entered or exited

Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

Three tones

Invalid 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. Touch and hold number pad “1” to turn tones 
back on.

To Turn Off All Tones (except end-of-timer and hidden feature 
tones):
 With the microwave oven in standby mode, touch and 
hold the number pad “2” for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound. 
Touch and hold number pad “2” to turn tones back on.

Timer

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes, 
and counts down the set time. 

NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.

While the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. 
To see the countdown for 10 seconds while the microwave oven 
is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF.

To Set:

1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF.

The TIMER icon will appear in the display.

“ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC” will scroll in the display. If no 
action is taken after 2 minutes, the display will return to the 
time of day mode.

2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time.

3. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or START.

When the set time ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
end-of-timer tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 
When reminder tones sound, “END TIMER” appears in the 
display. If tones are turned off, “OFF TIMER” will appear in 
the display as a reminder.

Remember, touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is 
active in the display will cancel the cook function, not the 
Timer.

4. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer 

when only the Timer is operating.

Touch TIMER SET/OFF when a cook function is also 
operating to make the Timer countdown active in the display, 
and then touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer. The cook 
function will continue to operate.

Control Lock

The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent 
unintended use of the microwave oven.

When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will 
function. If any other control pad is touched, “LOCKED” will 
appear in the display and the invalid entry tones will sound.

To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be in 
standby mode. Touch and hold CANCEL OFF for 3 seconds until 
2 tones sound and a padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat 
to unlock and remove the padlock icon from display.

Vent Fan

The vent (exhaust) fan has 3 speeds: high, medium 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 at high speed. It may stay on for up to 
1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent 
fan cannot be turned off. If the vent fan pad is touched during 
automatic fan operation, “AUTO FAN IS ON, FAN SPEED WILL 
REMAIN ON UNTIL HEAT IS NO LONGER SENSED” will scroll in 
the display as a reminder.

The vent fan is also the cooling fan, and will start at low speed 
when any cooking function begins. It will remain on until the 
cooking function ends.

To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Touch VENT FAN pad once for high, 
twice for medium, 3 times for low or 4 times for off.

Cooktop Light

The cooktop light has 3 settings: high, low and off.

To Turn Light On/Off: Touch LIGHT pad once for high, twice for 
low or 3 times for off.

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave 
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning 
on the microwave generator (magnetron). The microwave oven 
light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate (if 
set on).

The DEMO icon will appear in the display while the microwave 
oven is off, and will flash during any function. After 5 minutes of 
inactivity, a reminder message will scroll in the display when any 
control pad is touched.

To Turn On/Off: The microwave oven must be in standby mode. 
Touch and hold the number pad “3” for 3 seconds until 2 tones 
sound and the DEMO icon appears in the display. Repeat to turn 
off and remove the DEMO icon from the display.

Summary of Contents for 8206572

Page 1: ...OD COMBINATION Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 8206572 Model MH1170XS ...

Page 2: ...CROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 10 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages or steps 10 Quick Touch Cooking 11 Doneness 11 Preset Cooking 11 Reheating 12 Defrosting 12 Warm Hold 13 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 14 General Cleaning 14 Replacing Filters 15 Replacing Cooktop Light 15 Replacing Microwave Oven L...

Page 3: ... 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 The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination r...

Page 4: ...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 particula...

Page 5: ...a cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the microwave oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack When not using the rack for cooking remove it from the microwave oven Damage to the microwave oven could result if someone unintentionally turns it on Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or ...

Page 6: ... touching a pad PRESS START will scroll in the display as a reminder If START pad is not touched within 2 minutes after touching a pad the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled If cooking is interrupted by opening the door touching START will resume the preset cycle CancelOff The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the Control Lock and ...

Page 7: ...will continue to operate ControlLock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function If any other control pad is touched LOCKED will appear in the display and the invalid entry tones will sound To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven must be in standby mode Touch and hold ...

Page 8: ...an larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes r...

Page 9: ... touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven MAT...

Page 10: ...enter the desired power level for the first stage See Microwave Cooking Power chart 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages 5 Touch START The display will count down each of the cook times The display will switch briefly to STEP 1 STEP 2 or STEP 3 every 30 seconds during their respective stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound ...

Page 11: ... quantity Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME 5 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Popcorn 1 75 oz 50 g 3 oz 85 g 3 5 oz 100 g...

Page 12: ... be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or 1 larger dish See Turntable section 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 for example from fruit juice containers before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks ...

Page 13: ...eing cooked Do not cover baked goods such as pastries pies turnovers etc To Use for single cycle 1 Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch WARM HOLD 3 Touch START WARM will appear in the display during the entire cycle When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 4 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to ...

Page 14: ...g and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pa...

Page 15: ...nd of the frame Swing the other end up and slide into position To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter 1 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver 2 Tip the vent grille forward and down then lift to remove 3 Slide filter back slightly lift front end and pull out filter 4 Install new charcoal filter 5 Replace vent grille and mounting screws ReplacingCooktopLight ...

Page 16: ...er To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver 3 Tip the vent grille forward and down then lift out to remove 4 Lift up the bulb cover A Bulb cover 5 Replace light Close bulb cover 6 Reattach vent grille Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power A Vent grille B Top louver C Mo...

Page 17: ...en door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Has the tape been removed from turntable hub See Turntable section 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 clean turntable support and rollers Replace t...

Page 18: ... Cooking Power section Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in Microwave Hood Combination Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio TV or cordless phone interference Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet Is the radio or TV r...

Page 19: ...ish 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...

Page 20: ...chased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO...

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