WHIRLPOOL MH6140XKQ2
Owner's Manual

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Display
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, �PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY� scrolls 3 times, and then a �:� will appear on the display. Any other time the above tex t scrolls, followed by a �:� on the display, a power failure has occurred. Touch OFF/CANCEL and reset the Clock if needed. When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking time. When the microwave oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown.

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End-of-cycle

Five Tones s During DEFROST cycle, reminder to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food Seven Tones
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End of Timer countdown

Timer
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate. To see the time countdown for five seconds when the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET.

Number Codes
The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A number code includes one or more of the following: cooking power, cook time and food quantity or weight. See the code charts in the �Cooking� and �Reheating� sections for additional information.

To Set:
1. Touch TIMER SET. 2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time. 3. Touch START/ENTER. When the set time ends, �END� will appear on the display and 7 tones will sound. 4. Touch TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer. Remember, do not touch the OFF/CANCEL pad because the microwave oven will turn off. The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

Start/Enter
The START/ENTER pad begins any function. If not touched after touching a pad, �TOUCH START� will appear in the display. If cooking is interrupted, touching START/ENTER will resume the preset cycle.

Off/Cancel
The OFF/CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of day. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START/ENTER to resume the cycle.

Child Lock
The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven. The Child Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold START/ ENTER for four seconds until two tones sound and �LOCKED� appears on the display. Repeat to unlock and remove �LOCKED� from display.

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

To Set:
Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day. 3. Touch CLOCK or START/ENTER.

Vent Fan
The vent fan has two speeds: HIGH 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. It may stay on for up to one hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN HIGH/LOW/OFF pad will not function. To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Touch VENT FAN HIGH/LOW/OFF pad once for HIGH, twice for LOW, and 3 times for OFF.

Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone
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Valid pad touch (short tone)

Two tones End of stage in multi-stage cooking s
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Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has three options: on, night and off. To Turn On/Night/Off: Repeatedly touch LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF to cycle through options.

Child Lock active (short tone)

Three tones
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Every Minute after end-of cycle tones, as reminder

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