Whirlpool YGMH6185XVS, YGMH6185XVB Owners Manual

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.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, visit www.whirlpool.ca or call 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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

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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 convection, combination, grill or “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with such features).

■ 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.

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.

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, 15- or 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

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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

The Clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock, with A.M. and P.M. Touch CLOCK, enter time, then touch CLOCK or the Start control.

Timer (on some models)

Timer can be used independently during any cooking program. Touch the Timer control, enter time, then touch the Timer control or the Start control.

Control Lock

Activate to avoid unintended start. Touch and hold the Cancel control for about 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock control.

Options or Setup

Vent Timer, Light Timer, Filter Reset, Sound On/Off, Scroll Speed, Demo Mode, Language (English or French) (on some models) and Calibration may be changed.

Vent Fan

Various speeds, ranging from high to low, and off. Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function.

Vent Timer (on some models): Set vent fan to run for exactly 30 minutes, or to run for only 30 minutes more (off after 30 minutes). The vent fan may be turned off at any time by using the Vent Fan control. Touch the Options or Setup control to reach the “Vent Fan” submenu, and select the setting.

Light Timer

Set the cooktop light to turn on and off at certain times. Touch Options or Setup control to reach the “Light Timer” submenu, and set the Light On Time and Light Off Time in hours and minutes with A.M. or P.M.

Filter Reset

Reset the filter status after replacing and/or cleaning the filters. Touch Options or Setup control to reach the “Filter Reset” submenu and activate reset. See “Microwave Oven Care” section.

To ne s

Programming tones and signals. Programming tones may be turned off, or all tones (including end-of-function signals) may be turned off. Touch the Options or Setup control to reach the “Sound On/Off” submenu, and turn tones off or on.

Scroll Speed

Scroll speed of the text may be adjusted. Touch the Options or Setup control to reach the “Scroll Speed” submenu, and select the scroll speed. Touch the Start control to set speed.

Demo Mode

Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron or any heating element (on some models). Touch the Options or Setup control to reach the “Demo Mode” submenu, and activate or deactivate Demo Mode.

Calibration

The actual convection cooking temperature may be calibrated higher or lower than the displayed temperature. Touch Options or Setup control to reach the “Calibration” submenu. Use number pads to select temperature variations in degrees Fahrenheit: 1= +5°, 2= +10°, 3= +15°, 4= +20°, 5= -5°, 6= -10°, 7= -15°, 8= -20° and 9= ±0° (reset to default).

Features

CLEANRELEASE® Cavity Coating (on some models)

The durable, nonstick coating resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier. See “Microwave Oven Care” section.

Cooking Rack (on some models)

Use the rectangular cooking rack 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.

Tur nt ab le

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.

Convection Element and Fan (on some models)

The convection element and fan are embedded in the wall of the microwave oven cavity, behind the metal screen.

Grill Element (on some models)

Depending on your model, the grill element has either one 1,000W halogen bulb and one 500W quartz bulb, or two 600W quartz bulbs. The halogen bulb glows very brightly, but the quartz bulb has a very faint glow that might not be visible.

6th SENSE™ System

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.

Accessories

Steamer Vessel (on some models)

Use the steamer vessel base, insert and lid for steaming, or use just the base and lid for simmering.

Grill Rack (on some models)

Use the tall grill rack for grilling. Place food directly on the grill rack. Use a microwave-safe, ovenproof dish or pan under the rack to catch the drippings.

Accessory Configurations

Grilling Roasting Baking Steaming Simmering

A B C

A B D

A. Turntable B. Pan (not provided) C. Grill rack

A D E

D. Convection rack

E. Cookie sheet

(not provided)

Convection Rack (on some models)

Use the short convection rack for convection cycles (baking or roasting). Place cookware directly on rack for bake functions and for some roast functions. Some roast functions require that the food be placed directly on the rack. Use a microwave-safe, ovenproof dish or pan under the rack to catch the drippings.

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F. S t ea me r b as e G. Steamer insert H. Steamer lid

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Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe

■ Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)

■ Ceramic glass, glass

■ China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)

■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)

■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)

■ Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow

manufacturer recommendations.)

■ Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)

■ Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)

■ Wax paper

For Use With Grill Cycles (on some models):

■ Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware to catch drippings.

To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven 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.

For Use With Convection/Combination Cycles (on some models):

■ Metal bakeware may be used only during convection (bake)

cycles. Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware for all other convection and combination cycles.

Do Not Use

■ Metal cookware and bakeware

■ Straw or wicker

■ Gold, silver or pewter

■ Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers

■ Twi s t t ies

■ Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers

■ Staples

■ Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze

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