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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
USER INSTRUCTIONS
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-807-6777.
You will need your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Microwave Hood Combination Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
■Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
■Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
■The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.
■Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
■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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■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 industrial or laboratory use.
■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
■Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
■The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.
■See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave Oven Care” section.
■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
–Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
–Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.
–If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
–Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
■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.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
–Do not overheat the liquid.
–Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
–Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
–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.
■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.
■Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.
■Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" (91.44 cm).
■Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■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 store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
■When flambeing 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.
■Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
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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.
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
■A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15or 20-amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
■A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
■A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■For all cord connected appliances:
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 can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
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This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Settings
Clock
12-hour (12:00-11:59).
To Set Clock:
1.Touch CLOCK.
2.Enter time.
3.Touch CLOCK or the Start control.
Timer
Timer can be used independently during any cooking program.
To Set Timer:
1.Touch the Timer control.
2.Enter time.
3.Touch the Timer control or the Start control.
Vent Fan
High, low and off. Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function.
Control Lock
Activate to avoid unintended start. Depending on your model, the padlock graphic on the control panel is next to either the Start control or Cancel control. Touch and hold the appropriate control pad for about 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock control.
Tones
Programming tones and signals. Touch and hold number pad “1” for about 5 seconds to turn off programming tones. Repeat to turn back on. Touch and hold number pad “2” for 5 seconds to turn off all tones. Repeat to turn back on.
Demo Mode
Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron. Touch and hold the Timer control for 5 seconds. The “d” will appear in the display. Repeat to exit Demo Mode.
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Features
Cooking Rack (on some models)
Use only for 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave oven, always remove rack after 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil buildup, clean rack supports often.
Turntable
Turntable may be turned off (on some models) for manual cooking only. This is helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable, or when cooking with plates that are side by side.
Turntable cannot be turned off during preset or sensor (on some models) functions.
Easy Minute Feature (on some models)
Easy Minute feature pads (“1” through “5”) will start the microwave oven at 100% power for the selected number of minutes.
Progress Bar (on some models)
The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of sensor functions.
6th SENSE™ System (on some models)
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
ACCUWAVE® Technology (on some models)
This microwave system delivers a constant stream of the selected microwave power, whereas typical microwave systems deliver only intervals of 100% and 0% power.
Cookware and Dinnerware
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Metal cookware and bakeware |
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Straw or wicker |
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Gold, silver or pewter |
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■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.) |
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■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.) |
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Staples |
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To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
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Microwave Oven Use
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking
Touch COOK, select food item, enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, select food item, enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, select food item, enter quantity, and touch the Start control.
Doneness
Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions (except Popcorn) by touching COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE, LESS or NORMAL before touching the Start control.
Sensor Cooking
Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least
3 minutes. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent.
Warm Hold
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The Warm Hold function uses 10% cook power. Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be prorammed to follow a cooking cycle.
Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function.
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Microwave Oven Care
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as indicated below.
■Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
■Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner applied to paper towel.
■Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
■Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless steel cleaner.
■Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
■Cooking rack and supports (on some models): mild soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended.
■Steamer vessel (on some models): mild soap, water and soft brush or dishwasher.
Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
■Grease filters: Remove grease filters from underside of microwave oven, and clean monthly.
■Charcoal filter(s): Depending on the model, there may be
2 charcoal filters – 1 behind each of the grease filters – on the underside of the microwave oven, or one charcoal odor filter behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter(s) cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months.
■Cooktop light(s): The cooktop light(s) is(are) located on the underside of the microwave oven, and is(are) replaceable.
■Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is replaceable.
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