® 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 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 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. 1 2 3 4 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.
Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates that are side by side. To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF. A “turntable off” icon will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL•OFF is touched. MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Cooking Rack The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking.
Start The START pad begins any function. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, “START?” will appear on the display as a reminder. If not touched within 1 minute after touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. If cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. Cancel•Off The CANCEL•OFF pad stops most functions except for the Timer, Child Lock and Demo Mode.
Cooktop Light Food Characteristics The cooktop light has 3 settings: on, night and off. To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT ON•NIGHT•OFF repeatedly to cycle through settings. When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results. Demo Mode The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron.
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. ■ Always use the turntable. ■ Never allow contact with another metal object during cooking.
Cooking One Touch Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. Touch number pads to enter cooking time. 2. Touch COOK POWER. Touch number pads to enter power level, if other than 100%. PRESET COOKING PAD PAD TOUCH/ QUANTITY POPCORN 1 = 3.5 oz (99 g) Pop only commercially 2 = 3.0 oz (85 g) packaged microwave popcorn. 3 = 1.75 oz (50 g) Pop only one bag at a time.
Preset Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific food types. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD PAD QUANTITY FOOD PAD QUANTITY Rice 1 .
Defrosting The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 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. GREASE FILTERS Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan without the grease filters in place.
6. Reattach vent grille. Replace the mounting screws. Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw. 1 7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Mounting screw Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate 3. Replace light.
Turntable rotates both directions ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle. 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. See “Clock” section to reset the clock or to turn it on. ■ Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.
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.