Whirlpool YWMH1162XVS1, YWMH1162XVQ1, YWMH1162XVB1 Owner’s Manual

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You will need your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.

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

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:

m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
m Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.

m 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.

m Install or locate the microwave oven only in

accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

m 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

m 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.

m As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when

used by children.

m 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.

m The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Call an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.

m

See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven

Care" section.

m

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

[] 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

I This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. I

Clock

The Clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock, with A.M. and RM.
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 and Language (English or French) may be changed.

Vent Fan

High, medium (on some models), 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 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 RM.

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.

Tones

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/Oft" 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. Touch the Options or Setup control to reach the

"Demo Mode" submenu, and activate or deactivate Demo Mode.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Do Not Use

• Metal cookware and bakeware

• Straw or wicker

• Gold, silver or pewter

• Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers

• Twist ties

• Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers

• Staples

• Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze

Forlistofpresetprograms,seetheCookingGuidelabelonthefrontfacingofthemicrowaveovenopening,behindthedoor.

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.

Quick Defrost (on some models)

Automatic defrost for 1 Ib (454 g). Unwrap food. Touch

1Ib DEFROST. Microwave oven will start automatically after a brief

delay. Turn over food at signal.

Doneness (on some models)

Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions (except Popcorn)

by touching COOK TIME repeatedly to scroll through MORE, LESS
or NORMAL.

Sensor Cooking (on some models)

A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from

food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
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 (on some models)

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 programmed to follow a cooking cycle.
Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function.

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.

• Nonstick cavity coating (on some models): To avoid damage to
the microwave oven cavity, do not use metal or sharp utensils

or scrapers, or any type of abrasive cleanser or scrubbers.

• Grease filter: 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.

Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs

NOTE: A filter status indicator (on some models) appears in the

display when it is time to replace the charcoal filter, and clean or
replace the grease filter. See "Settings" section to reset filter status.

• Grease filter: Grease filter is on the underside of microwave
oven. Clean monthly, or as prompted by filter status indicator.

Slide the filter away from the tab area, and drop out the filter.
To reinstall, place end of the filter into the opening opposite
the tab area, swing up the other end, and slide it toward the

tab area.

• Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the
top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months, or as
prompted by filter status indicator. Remove 2 screws on the
vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filter. To
reinstall, place the filter into its slotted area - wire mesh side
up, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.

• Cooktop light(s): The cooktop light bulb(s) is(are) located on
the underside of the microwave oven, and is(are) replaceable.
Remove bulb cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Replace

bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screw.

• 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. Remove 2 screws on the vent grille,
tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Open bulb cover and
replace bulb. Close bulb cover, replace vent grille, and secure

with screws.