WHIRLPOOL MH8150XMZ0
Owner's Manual

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

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 OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and �d� appears on the display. Repeat to turn off and remove �d� from the display.

To Set:
1. Touch TIMER SET. 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 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. 4. Touch TIMER OFF at any time to cancel the Timer. The length of time can be changed during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.
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Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door. Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty. Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating. Use of a wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl during heating may help to avoid this. The turntable must be in place and correct side up when oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. See �Assistance or Service� section to reorder. Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the oven. Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the oven. Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or deep frying. The oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures. Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not absorb microwaves. Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from oven. Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing. Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.

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 START 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.

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Vent Fan
The vent fan has 2 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 1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the Vent Fan pad will not function. To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Touch VENT FAN HIGH/LOW/OFF pad once for HIGH, twice for LOW or 3 times for OFF.

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Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has 3 settings: on, night and off. To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT ON�NIGHT�OFF repeatedly to cycle through settings.

Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results.

Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.

Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food.

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