Whirlpool MH8150XJ Microwave Oven

Microwave Hood Combination A Note to You.............................................2 Microwave Oven Safety ...........................3 Installation Instructions............................6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven........................................7 How your microwave oven works ...........7 Radio interference .................................7 Testing your microwave oven...............7 Testing your dinnerware or cookware............................................8 Operating tips.........................................8 Electrical connection .............................8 Microwave oven features......................9 Control panel features.........................10 Using the cooking rack .......................13 Using the exhaust fan .........................13 Using the cooktop/ countertop light....................................14 Setting the clock..................................14 Using the minute timer........................15 Using JET STARTTM feature.................16 Changing preset cooking times .........16 Using Your Microwave Oven...................17 Cooking at high cook power ..............17 Cooking at different cook powers......17 Cooking in stages................................19 Progress Bar ........................................20 Using EZ-TOUCHTM COOK control.....21 Using EZ-TOUCHTM REHEAT control ..22 Using EZ-TOUCHTM JET DEFROSTTM feature ......................24 JET DEFROSTTM feature chart ............25 Defrosting tips......................................27 Using POPCORN .................................28 Using BEVERAGE ................................29 Using BAKED POTATO........................30 Using VEGETABLE...............................31 Using FROZEN ENTREE .....................32 Using WARM HOLD ............................33 Cooking Guide.........................................34 Caring for Your Microwave Oven ...........35 Caring for the filters.............................36 Replacing the cooktop and oven lights.....................................37 Questions and Answers .........................38 Troubleshooting.......................................39 Requesting Assistance or Service .................................................41 Warranty ...................................................44

1-800-253-1301 MODEL MH8150XJ 4619-652-60191/8169687

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A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. ®

The Whirlpool® Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly. Please read it carefully. Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information. Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section). Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number ________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name __________________________________ Dealer Address________________________________ Dealer Phone ________________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

Our Customer Interaction Center number is toll free.

1-800-253-1301

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