® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents .......................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Microwave System – ACCUWAVE® Technology.........................5 Oven Cavity Coating ....................................................................6 Turntable ............................................................................
MICROWAVE OVEN 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. 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.
Electrical Requirements WARNING PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. A B D E C F G 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.
Sensor Cooking Cooking Rack The microwave system features the 6th SENSE™ cooking system. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking. The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time.
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Progress Bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during all cook cycles except Warm Hold. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all 15 lines (all 3 segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is complete. Number Codes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes.
Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day. 3. Touch CLOCK or START. To Remove: 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch 0. 3. Touch CLOCK. The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.
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. ■ Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door. ■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Paper Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Plastic Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Styrofoam* Do not use in oven. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use in oven. Wax Paper Acceptable for use.
To Use the 6th SENSE™ System: Cooking To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100%. Touch the number pad(s) using the Cooking Power chart. 3. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 endof-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes. 4.
To Use Preset Cooking: 1. Touch COOK. 2. Touch number pad from chart or Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods. 3. Touch number pads to enter quantity (for Canned Vegetables, French Toast and Bacon only). The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Rice and Frozen Entrée. Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER. 4. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time.
Two or More Plates To use the Defrost control: Two 10¼" (26 cm) plates may be heated side by side, or 1 dish larger than the turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. For best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or larger dish) halfway around, and switch plates between top and bottom (if heating more than 2 plates). See “Cooking Rack” section. 1. Touch DEFROST. 2. Touch the number pad 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods. 3.
4. Touch START. The display will count down the soften time. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 endof-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes. 5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Melt The microwave oven uses low power to melt certain foods. The foods may not be completely melted when the program ends, but stirring the food will complete the melting. Use the following chart as a guide.
To Steam: Simmer Cooking and Steaming Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to cook pasta. To Simmer: Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minutes. Add ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ cup (60 to 125 mL) of water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap. 1. Touch STEAM/SIMMER. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to simmer. 3. Touch START. “BOIL” will appear in the display.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE STEAMER VESSEL General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. ■ Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes. ■ Dishwasher: The steamer vessel is dishwasher safe.
Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the microwave oven or vent fan without the grease filters in place. The charcoal odor filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. CHARCOAL ODOR FILTER This filter works with the vent fan to eliminate cooking odors.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ■ Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions. Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing “:”? There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off. See “Display” section to clear display.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only FSP® replacement parts.
WHIRLPOOL® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.