Whirlpool YWMH75021HZ2, YWMH75021HV2 Owner’s Manual

User Guide

Microwave Hood Combination

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opening, behind the door.
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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

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

follow

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in the 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.

■ 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, 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.

■ 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.

■ Do not mount over a sink.

■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave

oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■ When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

■

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.

■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of

36" (91.44 cm).

■

Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the filter.

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.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

(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, 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

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-001.

OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

IMPORTANT: If there are two packing spacers on top of the vent grille, remove them before using the microwave oven.

Settings

Clock

The Clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) or 24-hour (0:00-23:59)
clock. Touch OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach Clock submenu, and
follow the prompts to set the Clock. Clock format (12 hours with
AM and PM, 12 hours without AM and PM or 24 hours) may also
be set in the Clock submenu.

Timer

With the microwave oven in Standby mode, touch the Timer
keypad, enter time, then touch the Timer keypad or the Start
keypad. Cook functions may be entered while the timer is
counting down. To cancel timer, touch Timer keypad while the
Timer countdown is active in the display.

Control Lock

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

Options/Clock

Twelve options/settings may be adjusted: 1-Clock; 2-Scrolling
peed; 3-Sound; 4-Language (English or French); 5-Energy Save;
6-Auto Adapt Fan; 7-Filter Alert; 8-30 Minute Fan Timer; 9-Light
Timer; 10-Temp Calibration (on convection models); 11-Demo
Mode; 12-Factory Reset.

Vent Fan

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

30-Minute Fan Timer: 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 OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach the 30-Minute Fan Timer
submenu and select the setting.

Auto Vent Fan (on some models): To keep the microwave oven
from overheating, the auto vent fan will automatically turn on at
high speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below
the microwave oven gets too hot. When this occurs, the vent fan
cannot be turned off. “AUTO FAN ON for heat circulation” appears
in the display.

Dynamic Fan Sensing (on some models): To keep the
microwave oven from overheating, the auto vent fan will
automatically turn on at various speeds, depending on the
temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave
oven. When this occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off.
“AUTO FAN Sensor Technology for heat circulation” appears in
the display. As the temperature cools, the fan will automatically
decrease its speed, then turn off.

Light Timer

Set the cooktop light to turn on and off at certain times. Touch
OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach the Light Timer submenu and follow
the prompts to set the light on time and light off time in hours and
minutes, or to cancel Light Timer.

NOTE: Light Timer uses 12-hour clock only.

Filter Alert

Reset the filter status after replacing and/or cleaning the filters.
Touch OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach the Filter Alert submenu and
activate reset.

Sound (Tones)

Programming tones and signals. Programming tones may be turned
off, or all tones (including end-of-function signals) may be turned off.
Touch OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach the Sound submenu, then follow
the prompts to turn off or on the programming tones or all tones.

Scroll Speed

Scroll speed of the text may be adjusted. Touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to reach the Scroll Speed submenu and follow the
prompts to set speed.

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Demo Mode

Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on
the magnetron. Touch OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach the Demo mode
submenu, the follow the prompts to activate. The Demo icon will
light up in the display. Repeat to deactivate.

Energy Save

To conserve energy, the Clock will automatically turn off when
the microwave oven goes into Standby mode. Touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to reach the Clock and Energy Save submenu and follow
the prompts to turn on Clock.

Language (on some models)

Language of the display text may be changed. Touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to reach the Language submenu, and follow the prompts
to set language to English or French.

Standby Mode

When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if the
clock has not been set), oven will switch to Standby Power mode
and dim the LED brightness after 5 minutes. Press any keypad
or open/close the door, and then display will return to the normal
brightness.

Features

Start

Press the Start keypad to begin any cooking cycle.
This keypad also functions as “Add 30 sec” and maybe pressed to

add 30 seconds to your original cook time.

Cancel

Press the Cancel keypad to end any cooking cycle.
This keypad also functions as Control Lock. Press and hold the

Cancel keypad for 3 seconds to disable keypad. Press and hold
for 3 seconds again to disable keypad.

Cooktop Light

Press the Cooktop Light keypad once to adjust its brightness
setting to high. This is the light’s brightest setting. Press the
Cooktop Light keypad again to adjust the brightness to low. Press
the Cooktop Light keypad again to turn it off.

CLEANRELEASE® Cavity Coating (on some models)

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

Cooking Rack

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.

Turntable

Turntable may be turned off 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.

6th Sense™ System

A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.

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

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.

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

Microwave Oven Use

For a list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.

Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking

Touch COOK TIME/POWER, touch number keypads to enter time,
touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number keypads to
enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start keypad.

If programming additional stages (up to three), touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to enter programming for the next stage, then enter the
cook time and cook power of each, then touch the Start keypad.

Add More Time

At the end of any cycle, “PRESS 0 TO ADD MORE TIME” scrolls
in the display. Enter the additional time, if desired, and start the
microwave oven. The cook power for all non-sensor cycles will be
the same as in the finished cycle but may be changed. If Add More
Time is used after a sensor cycle, the cook power will be 100%
but may be changed.

Sensor Cooking

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
1 minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid or cover
microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent. For optimal
performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking or
grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.

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Doneness

Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions by touching
COOK TIME/POWER repeatedly to scroll through “NORMAL,”
“MORE DONE,” or “LESS DONE” within the first 20 seconds of
starting the cook cycle. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost
functions.

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

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 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.

■ Cavity: Steam Clean function (on some models). See Quick

Reference Guide.

■ 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

■ Rack(s): mild soap, water, and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning

is not recommended.

Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs

■ Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave

oven. Clean monthly. 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.
Remove two screws on the vent grille, slide the vent grille
to the left, tilt it forward, lift it out, and remove the filter. To
reinstall, place the filter into its two-hook area with the wire
mesh side to the front. Replace the vent grille by inserting the
three bottom latch hooks of the vent grille into the front holes,
tilt the vent grille backwards, slide it to the right, and secure
with screws.

■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside

of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover
screws and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb
cover, and secure with screws.

■ 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 two screws on the vent
grille, slide the vent grille to the left, tilt it forward, and lift it out.
Open the bulb cover and replace bulb. To reinstall, close bulb
cover. Replace the vent grille by inserting the three bottom
latch hooks of the vent grille into the front holes, tilt the vent
grille backwards, slide it to the right, and secure with screws.

ACCESSORIES

Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately. Please refer to the “Warranty” section
for contact information.

Replacement Parts

■ Turntable

■ Turntable support and rollers

■ Turntable hub

■ Cooking rack

■ Rack clip

■ Rack support

■ Grease filter

■ Charcoal filter

■ Cooktop light bulb

■ Cavity light bulb

Accessories

■ Steamer vessel (not provided)

Cleaning Supplies

■ Heavy-duty degreaser

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