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TABLEOF CONTENTS MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ........................... Electrical Requirements ............................................................... PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ Turntable ...................................................................................... Cooking Rack ............................................................................... MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ................................................
MICROWAVEHOODCOMBINATION 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 [] 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 the "PAN BROWN" mode (on models with this feature). iNSTRUCTiONS [] Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
PARTSANDFEATURES 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 C D E Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only. This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable, or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side.
MICROWAVE OVENCONTROL The speed of the scrolling text may be adjusted, if necessary. To Adjust Scroll Speed: 1. Touch and hold CLOCK for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound. QUICK ® BAKED POTATO FROZEN ENTREE ADD305£C @ © COOK TIME REHEAT COOK %, POWER © ,,. 3. Touch START to complete the adjustment. CLOCK The START pad begins any function. If it is not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, "PRESS START" will scroll in the display as a reminder.
Tones areaudible signals, indicating thefollowing: The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven. One tone When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function. If any other control pad is touched, "LOCKED" will appear in the display and the invalid entry tones will sound. To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be in standby mode.
MICROWAVEOVENUSE 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 microwave oven door. • Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
'!.. i._.__s_ --.__:I__ __.._ _-_.,_J_ Cookware anddinnerware mustfitontheturntable. Always use ovenmittsorpotholders whenhandling because anydishmay become hotfromheattransferred fromthefood.Donotuse cookware anddinnerware withgoldorsilvertrim.Usethe following chartasaguide,thentestbefore using. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil, Metal See "Aluminum Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, 70%=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. PERCENT/NAME USE 100%, High (default setting) Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables. 90% To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3. 3.
The Quick Touch menu pads provide convenient access to preset cooking programs for common microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Doneness may be adjusted to more done, less done, or back to normal doneness (default) for all automatic cooking functions except Popcorn. During programming, before touching START, touch COOK TIME once for MORE, twice for LESS or 3 times for NORMAL. Popcorn* 1.75 oz (50 g) 3 oz (85 g) 3.
To Reheat Manually: Follow directions in "Manual Cooking" section, and use 70% cooking power. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific food types. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION S Casserole 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Place in microwave-safe container, and cover with plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
Use the following chart as a guide. MEAT Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew Lamb: stew and chops Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting. Do not defrost less than 1/4 Ib (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Place all meats in microwavesafe baking dish. POULTRY Chicken: whole and cut up Cornish hens Place in microwave-safe baking dish, chicken breast side up.
MICROWAVEOVENCARE IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. Stainless GREASE on FILTERS Steel (on some models) Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lyebased oven cleaners.
2. Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift to remove. 3. Slide filter back slightly, lift front end, and pull out filter. 4. Install new charcoal filter. 5. Replace vent grille and mounting screws. 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. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See "General Cleaning" for cleaning instructions.
The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 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. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect 2. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting behind the top louver. A 3. Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift out to remove. 4. Lift up the bulb cover. power. screws located directly B C A. Vent grille B. Top louver C. Mounting screws A.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Turntable will not operate Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. • Is the door completely Firmly close door. • Is a spacer (on some models) attached door? Remove spacer, then firmly close door.
Cooking times seem too long Tones are not sounding • Aretones turned off? See "Tones" section. • Are large amounts of food being heated? Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. Steam is coming from the vent grille • Some steam is normal. • Fan running slower than usual • Has the microwave oven been stored in a cold area? The fan will run slower until the microwave oven warms up to normal room temperature. Fan running during microwave • cooking This is normal.
ASSISTANCEORSERVICE 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.
WHIRLPOOLCORPORATIONMAJORAPPLIANCEWARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.