® 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 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.
Progress Bar Cancel•Off The CANCEL•OFF pad stops most functions except for the Timer, Child Lock and Demo Mode. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle. The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during Cook, JET DEFROST™ feature, Reheat and Sensor One Touch functions. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end.
Timer Demo Mode The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET. 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.
Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods. Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a light, porous food, such as cake. Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering.
Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. PERCENT/ NAME NUMBER USE 100%, High (default setting) 10 Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables.
2. Touch CANCEL/OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. The cook time (except POPCORN) can be changed for 20 seconds after touching a pad. To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through “MORE,” “LESS” or “NORML” time. Preset Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for specific microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD PAD QUANTITY Rice (sensor) 1 .
4. Touch START. The display will count down the reheat time. 4. Touch 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 CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through “MORE,” “LESS” or “NORML” time.
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. Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the 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 3. Replace light. Close bulb cover. Replace mounting screw. 4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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.
