® 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 Turntable ......................................................................................5 Designed Cooking Rack ..............................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................
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 ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment. ■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches. ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. ■ 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.
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 particualr model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. 1 4 5 2 3 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.
To Install: 1. Remove tape from the hub. 2. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom. 3. Place the turntable on the support. Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge. MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL To Turn Off: The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function).
Progress Bar Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: 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 fifteen lines (all three segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is completed. Number Codes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes.
To Set: 1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF. If no action is taken after one minute, the display will return to the time of day mode. 2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time. 3. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or JET START. If not touched within five seconds, “START?” will appear on the display. If not touched within one minute, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and one tone will sound.
Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results. Amount of Food Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using.
Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven. OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven, aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines: ■ Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.
To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Touch COOK TIME. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. Touch COOK POWER. Touch the number pad using the Cooking Power chart. Touch JET 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. 6. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
Pre-Set Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for seven microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/ INSTRUCTION Canned Vegetables 1 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500 or 750 mL, or 1 L) *Fresh Vegetables (sensor) 2 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L)/ Add 1 tbsp water per cup veg. Cover with plastic and ventilate. *Frozen Vegetables (sensor) 3 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L)/ Add 1 tbsp water per cup veg. Cover with plastic and ventilate. *Rice (sensor) 4 .
Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating five specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/ INSTRUCTION *Pizza Slice (sensor) 1 1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each Casserole 2 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500 or 750 mL, or 1 L) *Soup (sensor) 3 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L)/ Cover with plastic and ventilate. *Sauce (sensor) 4 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L)/ Cover with plastic and ventilate.
To Defrost manually: 1. 2. 3. 4. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost. Touch COOK POWER. Touch 3. Touch JET START. The display will count down the defrost 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. 5. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Soften The microwave oven uses low power to soften certain foods.
Kids Menu Simmer Cooking and Steaming The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE KIDS MENU PAD QUANTITY/ INSTRUCTION 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: *Canned pasta 1 1 time 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings/ Follow food label instructions.
Cooking Cover: Always use when cooking. Place directly over the colander and dish or just the dish. Colander: Use for foods such as fish, vegetables and potatoes. Do not use with foods such as rice, pasta and white beans. When using, place directly over the dish. Dish: Use for foods such as rice and pasta. To Steam: Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for 2¹⁄₂ minutes and fill the dish with at least ¹⁄₄ cup (60 mL) of water when using the colander.
THE TUPPERWARE® MICROSTEAMER ■ Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes. ■ Dishwasher: 3. Remove charcoal filters by pushing the filter to the right until the left side of the filter slides off the left lower lip. Swing the left side of the filter down and slide out. The Tupperware Microsteamer is dishwasher safe. Stubborn Stains To remove stains such as tomato sauce, use a nonabrasive cleanser, a no-scratch pad, or a solution of dishwasher detergent and water (¼ cup detergent to 1 cup warm water).
Replacing Microwave Oven Light The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave or disconnect power. 2. Pull the vent grille out of the snaps fitting.
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating ■ Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section. ■ On some models, is the Demo Learning Mode in use? See “Demo Learning Mode” section. Tones are not sounding ■ Are tones turned off? See “Tones” section. In the U.S.A. Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants provide assistance with: ■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. ■ Installation information. ■ Use and maintenance procedures.
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 to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
