® 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 Turn Off: 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 10 in. (25 cm) plates that are side-by-side. 1. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF. A turntable-off icon will appear in the display, as well as a prompt to enter the cook time. MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 2. Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook. 3. Touch JET START.
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.
Timer Cooktop Light 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 time countdown for five seconds when the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF. The cooktop light has three options: on, night and off. To Turn On/Night/Off: Repeatedly touch LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF to cycle through options. To Set: 1.
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.
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. ■ Always use the turntable. ■ Never allow contact with another metal object during cooking.
5. 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. Cooking To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100%. Touch the number pad(s) using the Cooking Power chart. 3. Touch JET START.
Baked Potato Potatoes may be baked in the microwave oven by touching the BAKED POTATO pad. One to four 10 oz. to 13 oz. (284 g to 369 g) potatoes can be baked automatically by using this function. Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating five specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY To Use BAKED POTATO: 1. Touch BAKED POTATO. The display will show the setting for baking 1 potato. Pizza Slice 1 1, 2 or 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each 2.
The automatic Defrost control has three 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.
Melt Kids Menu The microwave oven uses low power to melt certain foods. The foods may not be completely melted when the program ends, but stirring the food will complete the melting. Use the following chart as a guide. 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.
Warm Hold MICROWAVE OVEN CARE WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. 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 Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven.
Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
For further assistance ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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.
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.
