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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.

Turntable rotates both directions

This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the 
beginning of the 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 been stored in a cold area? 
The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal 
room temperature.

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, TV or cordless phone 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.

Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz?
Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless 
networks may experience static or noise while the oven is on. 
Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone, 
or avoid using these items during oven operation.

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 
use only 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 locate FSP

®

 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

Turntable
Part No. 4393799

Turntable Support
Part No. 8184102

Turntable Rollers
Part No. 4393861

Turntable Hub
Part No. 8183949

Cooking Rack
Part No. 8184052

Grease Filters
Part No. 8184001

Charcoal Filter
Part No. 8205146

Cooktop and 
Microwave Oven 
Light
Part No. 8183993

Summary of Contents for MH3184XP

Page 1: ...INATION 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 8204920 4619 652 64151 Model MH3184XP ...

Page 2: ...op Light 7 Demo Mode 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Cooking Power 9 Cooking 10 6th SENSE System Cooking 10 Preset Cooking 10 Beverage 11 Cooking in Stages 11 Reheating 11 Defrosting 12 Warm Hold 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General Cleaning 13 Replacing Filters 13 Replacing Cooktop Light 14 Replacing Oven Light 14...

Page 3: ...Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for indu...

Page 4: ...e overheating of the oven Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation To reduce the risk of injury to persons Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD ...

Page 5: ...pliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug c...

Page 6: ... MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven a will blink on the display Touch CANCEL to stop the blinking If the blinks on the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Touch CANCEL and reset the clock if needed If RETRY blinks on the display for 1 second an invalid value has been entered Retry your entry When the microwave oven is in use the dis...

Page 7: ...the number pads to set the length of time 3 Touch TIMER SET OFF or START If not touched within 5 seconds START will appear on the display If not touched within 1 minute the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled When the set time ends END will appear on the display and 1 tone will sound Remember touching CANCEL while a cook function is active in th...

Page 8: ...d heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake CookingGuidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used...

Page 9: ...e 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Styrofoam Do ...

Page 10: ...starts to cook 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 for 15 minutes 2 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones PresetCooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide Sensor function Differences in the amo...

Page 11: ...nute for 15 minutes 7 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME Use the number pads to enter the new cook time Touch START To Change Cooking Power Touch COOK POWER Use the number pads to enter the new cooking p...

Page 12: ...5 Touch START 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 for 15 minutes 6 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones WarmHold Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be programme...

Page 13: ... 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 pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place Mild cleanser and scouring pad Dish...

Page 14: ...e bulb cover 6 Replace the charcoal filter 7 Align the bottom of the vent grille into position then push the top back until it snaps into place 8 Plug in 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 ...

Page 15: ...tic or noise while the oven is on Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during oven operation 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 ...

Page 16: ...T 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 Whirl...

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