® 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. A B C 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" (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 is touched. ■ Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling.
Number Codes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A number code includes one or more of the following: cooking power, cook time and food quantity or weight. See the charts in the “Cooking” and/or “Reheating” sections for additional information. 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.
Vent Fan Cooktop Light The vent fan has 4 speeds ranging from 4 (fastest) to 1 (slowest). Zero (0) is off. To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan will automatically turn on at speed 4. It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off.
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.
Cooking To Use: FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Frozen Entrée 10-20 oz (283-567 g) Remove from package. Loosen cover on three sides. If not in microwavable container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Beverage 1 or 2 8-oz (250 mL) cups Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how it heats. A smaller diameter opening may become hotter. 1. Touch COOK TIME. Touch number pads to enter cooking time. 2. Touch COOK POWER.
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, except for Rice. 4. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS Pizza Slice (sensor) 1 1-3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each/ Place on paper towel.
The Defrost system has 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. 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 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Place all meats in microwavable baking dish.
OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steelwool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Damage may occur. The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean. Average soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. Heavy soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will soften soil.
Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
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. Display shows time countdown, but is not operating ■ Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” 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 costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.