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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking 
equipment.

Intended to be used above ranges with maximum 
width of 36 inches.

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should 
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. 
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven 
cleaners, may damage the filter.

Do not cover or block any openings on the 
microwave oven. 

Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not 
use the microwave oven near water - for example, 
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a 
swimming pool, or similar locations.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

Do not mount over a sink.

Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not 
be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create
a fire or risk of electric shock.

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can 
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a 
risk of electric shock.

Do not use paper products when appliance is 
operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models 
with this feature). 

Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s 
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in 
use.

Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with 
metal foil. This will cause 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 RESULT IN VERY HOT 
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE 
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR 
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

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Do not overheat the liquid.

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Stir the liquid both before and halfway through 

heating it.

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Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow 

necks.

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After heating, allow the container to stand in the 

microwave oven for a short time before removing 
the container.

– 

Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other 

utensil into the container.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 
particularly important that the oven door close 
properly and that there is no damage to the: 

(1)

Door (bent),

(2)

Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 

(3)

Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by 
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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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