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Easy Minute Feature

The numerical pads 1-5 share function with the Easy Minute 
controls. When one of these controls is touched (while no 
function is operating), the oven will begin cooking at high power 
for 1-5 minutes, depending on which pad is touched. After 
cooking begins, the Easy Minute controls return to their normal 
numerical pad function.

Cancel

The CANCEL pad stops most functions except for the Timer, 
Child Lock and Demo Mode.

The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. 
Close the door and touch START control to resume the cycle. A 
sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by 
opening the door.

Clock

This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

The microwave oven and timer must be off.

1. Touch CLOCK.

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

3. Touch CLOCK or START.

To Remove:

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Touch 0.

3. Touch CLOCK.

The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

Valid entry (short tone)

End of Timer countdown (long tone)

Two tones

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

End of stage in multistage cooking

Hidden feature has been entered or exited

Three tones

Invalid entry

Four tones

End of cycle

To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: Touch and hold the number 
pad “1” for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones 
back on.

To Turn Off/On All Tones: Touch and hold the number pad “2” 
for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on.

Timer

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 
99 seconds and counts down the set time. 

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

When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. 
To see the countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is 
in use, touch TIMER SET-OFF.

To Set:

1. Touch TIMER SET-OFF.

If no action is taken after 1 minute, 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.

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 the display will cancel the cook function, not the Timer.

4. Touch TIMER SET-OFF at any time to cancel the Timer.

The length of time can be changed during the countdown by 
repeating the above steps.

Child Lock

The Child 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.

To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven and Timer must 
be off. Touch and hold CANCEL for 5 seconds until 2 tones 
sound and a lock icon appears on the display. Repeat to unlock 
and remove the lock icon from display.

Vent Fan

The vent fan has 4 speeds ranging from 4 (fastest) to 1 (slowest). 
Zero (0) is off.

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 speed 4. It may stay on for up to 
1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent 
fan cannot be turned off.

To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Repeatedly touch the VENT FAN 
4 SPEEDS pad to cycle through the four speeds 4, 3, 2 and 1 and 
off, 0. “FAN” and the selected number will appear on the display 
for 2 seconds.

Cooktop Light

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

To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT HIGH-NIGHT-OFF 
repeatedly to cycle through settings.

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 magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the 
fan will run and, if on, the turntable will rotate.

To Turn On/Off: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 
Touch and hold TIMER SET-OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones 
sound and “d” appears on the display. Repeat to turn off and 
remove “d” from the display.

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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