Keypad | Feature | Instructions |
CLOCK/OPTIONS | Set the Clock |
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CLOCK/OPTIONS | Reach Options Menu |
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MENU | Turn On Backlit Buttons | Press the Menu keypad to light up the back-lit buttons. |
LIGHT | Turn On Light | Press the Light keypad to turn the light beneath the hood on or off. |
FAN | Turn On Fan | Press the Fan keypad to turn the Fan on or off. Press the fan keypad repeatedly to change from low to high. |
TIMER (SET/OFF) | Kitchen Timer |
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 | Start/Add 30 Sec | Touching the Start/Add 30 Sec keypad when the microwave oven is off will start 30 seconds of cook time at 100% power. If cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touching Start/Add 30 Sec after the door is closed again will resume the preset cycle. |
CANCEL | Microwave Oven Cancel | The Cancel keypad stops any microwave oven function except for the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. When the door is opened, the element(s) and fan will turn off, but the microwave oven light will remain on. Close the door and touch the Start keypad to resume the preset cycle. The microwave oven cooling fan may continue to operate even after a microwave oven function has been canceled or completed, depending on the microwave oven temperature. |
| Navigate Menu | Press the Left Arrow keypad to move through the menu. |
| Navigate Menu | Press the Right Arrow keypad to move through the menu. |
SELECT | Select Options | Touch SELECT to select options. |
COOK TIME/POWER | Manual Cooking |
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CONVECT | Auto Convect Cooking |
NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack, and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to handle the hot convection rack. |
CONVECT | Manual Convection Bake |
NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to handle the hot convection rack. |
CONVECT | Manual Convection Roast |
NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to handle the hot convection rack. |
DEFROST | Automatic Defrost | Touch DEFROST. Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods, or use the arrow keypads to select food from the Defrost Chart. For example, to select the Poultry setting, DEFROST must be touched twice. Touch number keypads to enter the weight. For example, to enter 1.5 lbs, use the number keypads to enter “1.5.” Touch the Start keypad. The display will count down the defrost time. For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time. This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute. Touch the Cancel keypad or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. |
SOFTEN/MELT | Soften |
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SOFTEN/MELT | Melt |
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STEAM/ SIMMER | Auto Steam Cook |
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STEAM/ SIMMER | Manual Steam Cook |
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STEAM/ SIMMER | Auto Simmer Cook |
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STEAM/ SIMMER | Manual Simmer Cook |
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WARM HOLD | Keep Food Warm |
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ACCUPOP | Popcorn (Sensor) |
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POTATO | Potato (Sensor) |
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VEGETABLE | Vegetable |
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REHEAT | Automatic Reheat |
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AUTO COOK | Auto Cook |
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KIDS MENU | Kids Menu |
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TURNTABLE | Turntable On/Off | By touching the Turntable On/Off keypad, it is possible to switch the turntable on and off during some microwave cycles. The turntable can be turned on or off only during Manual cooking cycles. |
REMOTE ENABLE | Enable Remote App Control | Remote Enable allows you to start Convection Bake cooking cycle using your mobile phone when you are away from home. Press REMOTE ENABLE to enable the ability to utilize the Whirlpool® app. |
CONNECT | Connect to Wi-Fi | Press and hold CONNECT while your router’s WPS indicator light is blinking to connect your range to your Wi-Fi network. See the “Connectivity Features” section for more detailed instructions. |
CANCEL | Activate Control Lock | Activate to avoid unintended start. Touch and hold the Cancel keypad for about seconds until two tones sound and the Padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock control. |
CANCEL | Cancel | Touch the Cancel keypad to cancel cooking function. |
Various speeds, ranging from High, Med-High, Med, Low and Off.
30 - Minute Fan Timer: Set vent fan to run for exactly 30 minutes or to run for only 30 minutes more (off after 30 minutes). The vent fan may be turned off at any time using the Vent Fan control.
Auto Vent Fan (on some models): To keep the microwave oven from overheating, the auto vent fan will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot. When this occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off. “FAN ON for heat circulation” appears in the display.
When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if the clock has not been set), microwave oven will switch to Standby Power mode and dim the LCD brightness after 5 minutes. Touch any keypad or open/close the door, and the display will return to the normal brightness.
The durable, nonstick coating resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier. See the “Microwave Oven Care” section.
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
The convection element and fan are embedded in the wall of the microwave oven cavity, behind the metal screen.
Some of the keypads will be darkened after about 30 seconds of inactivity. Press the Menu keypad to light up the back-lit buttons. Opening the door will light up the back lighting.
Clock/Options allows access to the microwave settings.
To Use:
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One beep
Three chimes
Three beeps
Four chimes
Four beeps
Clock
The clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) or 24-hour (0:00-23:59) clock. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach Clock submenu and follow the prompts to set the clock. Clock format (12 hours with AM and PM, 12 hours without AM and PM, or 24 hours) may also be set in the Clock submenu.
Light Timer
Set the cooktop light to turn on and off at certain times. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Light Timer submenu, and follow the prompts to set the light on time and light off time in hours and minutes or to cancel Light Timer.
NOTE: Light Timer uses 12-hour clock only.
Filter Alert
Reset the filter status after replacing and/or cleaning the filters. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Filter Alert submenu, and activate reset.
Sound (Tones)
Programming tones may be turned off or all tones (including end- of-function signals) may be turned off. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Sound submenu, and then follow the prompts to turn off or on the programming tones or all tones.
NOTE: The Timer is not affected by reminder tones.
Scroll Speed
Scroll speed of the text may be adjusted. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Scroll Speed submenu and follow the prompts to set speed.
Demo Mode
Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Demo mode submenu, then follow the prompts to activate. The Demo icon will light up in the display. Repeat to deactivate.
Energy Save
To conserve energy, the Clock will automatically turn off when the microwave oven goes into Standby mode. Touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to reach the Clock and Energy Save submenu, and follow the prompts to turn on Clock.
Language (Canada models)
Language of the display text may be changed. Touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to reach the Language submenu and follow the prompts to set language to English or French.
Temp Calibration
The actual convection cooking temperature may be calibrated higher or lower than the displayed temperature. For example, if you want the microwave oven to be a bit hotter, you may try setting the calibration to +10°. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Calibration submenu. The current setting will appear in the display with a checkmark next to it. Use number keypads to select temperature variations in degrees Fahrenheit: 1 = ±0° (reset to default), 2 = +5° (+2.8°C), 3 = +10° (+5.6°C), 4 = +15° (+8.3°C), 5 = +20° (+11.1°C), 6 = -5° (-2.8°C), 7 = -10° (-5.6°C), -8 = -15° (-8.3°C), and 9 = -20° (-11.1°C).
NOTE: The microwave oven will remember the setting after a power failure.
Factory Reset
User may set microwave oven back to default state.
Remote Enable
Remote Enable allows you to start Convection Bake cooking cycle using your mobile phone when you are away from home.
Connect
This button connects your appliance to home router. See details in later section.
The KCF mode for this microwave oven is similar to the Sabbath Mode available on other appliances such as ovens, but with several important differences. KCF mode can be considered as a less-featured version of Sabbath mode. For example, in KCF mode, if the microwave oven is in cooking mode, then you should not open the microwave oven door as this will turn off the heating source.
Using KCF mode is a two-step process. First, you need to
Enable” KCF mode. Second, you need to “Activate” KCF mode.
Enabling KCF mode means that the microwave oven is ready to go into KCF mode in the future. Activating KCF mode means that the microwave oven is currently in KCF mode.
When the KCF mode is activated, opening the microwave oven door will not turn on the microwave oven cavity light. All keypad presses will be ignored (except the Cancel keypad) and the display will remain static. When the microwave oven door is opened or closed, the microwave oven light will not turn on or off, but the heating elements will turn off immediately. You should wait until the cooking cycle is finished in KCF mode to open the door.
To Enable KCF Mode Capability (One Time Only):
To Disable KCF Mode Capability:
To disable the KCF mode, repeat above steps (except choose for off). Once disabled, you will not be able to activate KCF mode.
To Activate KCF Mode (Sabbath or Holidays):
NOTES:
To Deactivate KCF Mode:
Press and hold the Clock/Options keypad for 3 seconds until you see “KCF mode” disappear from the display.
NOTES:
NOTE: Use mobile app to enable or disable KCF mode only.
NOTE: If smart-phone is on, then notification will be displayed on your mobile device (if you opted in).
NOTE: By touching the Turntable keypad, it is possible to switch the turntable on and off during manual cooking cycles. This is helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable or when cooking with plates side by side.
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place. See the “Accessories” section to reorder any of the parts.
The raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom fit between the three spokes of the hub. The hub turns the turntable during microwave oven use. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
The round convection rack provides optimal heat circulation for convection cooking.
The rectangular cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven.
Use the Steamer Vessel with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods.
Do not overfill with water. See the steam chart in the "Auto Steam Cooking” section for the amount of water recommended.
Lid: Always use the lid when steaming. Place directly over the insert and base or just the base.
Insert: Use when steam cooking to keep foods, such as fish and vegetables, out of the water. Place insert with food directly over the base. Do not use when simmering.
Base: For steam cooking, place water in base. For simmering foods, such as rice, potatoes, pasta and vegetables, place food and water/liquid in base.
See the “Accessories” section to order replacements. See the “General Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning.
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel keypads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven. The Control Lock will remain set after a power failure, if set before the power failure occurs.
When the control is locked, only the fan and light will function.
The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked.
To Lock Control: Touch CANCEL for approximately 3 seconds, until two tones sound and a lock icon appears in the display.
To Unlock Control: Repeat to unlock. Two tones will sound and the lock icon will be removed.
Wi-Fi connectivity allows your Smart appliance to connect to the Internet and interact with the Whirlpool® app from your smartphone or mobile device. This connection opens up several Smart options to you: options intended to save you valuable time and energy.
Smart Features
Smart Features help make your every day more efficient by letting you remotely monitor, manage, and maintain your appliance.
How to Use Remote Enable
This feature allows you to turn on the appliance (in Convection Bake mode) when you are away from home using your mobile device. The following steps provide a possible scenario on how to use this feature:
) light up in the display to let you know that the appliance can be turned on using your mobile device.NOTES:
a. Only Convection Bake cycle can be remotely activated i.e., no features using microwave or convection roast may be remotely activated).
b. While the microwave oven is set up and waiting for remote activation, the microwave oven door must not be opened. If the microwave oven door is opened while it is in “waiting mode”, then Remote Enable will be canceled and the remote enable icon will be turned off.
Cycle Progress
What it does: Gives you an up-to-the-minute look at your cooking cycle progress.
What it does for you: Lets you know the remaining cook time from anywhere.
Cook Notification (Opt-In)
What it does: Your appliance will send you a push notification when its current cooking cycle is complete.
What it does for you: Alerts you precisely when the cooking cycle is done, so you can move on to other things.
Get Started
Refer to the “Get the App and Get Connected” section in this User Guide and follow the instructions to get connected.
Check the Whirlpool® app frequently for additional information and features.
A magnetron in the microwave 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.
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition, and density of the food affect cooking results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food.
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 will 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.
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time, and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels, or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different-sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller-sized items toward the center. If cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to allow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones, and foods such as chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section first.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat, even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food.
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.
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze, should not be used in the microwave oven.
Metal bakeware may be used only during convection (bake) cycles. Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware for all other convection and combination.
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name, or number. For example, Medium-High=7.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.
MICROWAVE COOKING POWER CHART
DonenessDoneness is a function used for adjusting the cook time. This feature can be used on automatic functions. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost functions.
Doneness can be changed within the first 20 seconds of starting the cook cycle.
To Change Doneness Setting:
After starting the cooking cycle, press the Menu keypad. Touch 'COOK TIME/POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE, LESS, or NORMAL.
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid or cover microwave- safe dish with plastic wrap and vent.
For best cooking performance:
Before using a Sensor Cook function, make sure power has been supplied to the microwave oven for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the cooking container and the microwave oven cavity are dry. For optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking before sensor cooking.
Touch COOK TIME/POWER and touch the number keypads to enter time. If using a cooking power other than 100%, touch COOK TIME/POWER again, then enter desired cooking power. Touch START.
If programming additional stages (up to three), touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to enter programming for the next stage. Enter the cook time and cook power of each, then touch START.
Simmer Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves to simmer food. Always use the steamer vessel. Use Simmer Cook for foods such as rice, pasta, potatoes, soups, and other liquid foods. Add water to steamer base, cover with lid, place in microwave oven, and start the cycle. When the water begins to boil, the microwave oven will stop and prompt for the pasta to be added. Using oven mitts, gently remove steamer vessel from microwave oven, add pasta, re-cover, return steamer vessel to microwave oven, and resume the cycle.
SIMMER RECIPES CHART
Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear on the display.
For best cooking, do not use plastic wrap as a cover.
Do not remove the lid while the dish is still in the microwave oven as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.
The Steam Clean cycle will loosen soils in the microwave oven cavity. Place 1 cup water in a microwave-safe container on the turntable. Keep door closed until cycle ends, then wipe cavity with sponge or paper towel.
Senses 2.7- 3.5 oz bags.
NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave popcorn manufacturer.
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven.
To Use:
Convection cooking uses the convection element and the fan. Hot air is circulated throughout the microwave oven cavity by the fan.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first, unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop polishing creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels. Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
Cleaning Method:
To avoid damage to microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or some paper towels.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
Average soil
Heavy soil
Odors
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place.
Cleaning Method:
RACK
GREASE FILTERS
COOKING RACK
STEAMER VESSEL
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use metal or sharp utensils or scrapers or any type of abrasive cleanser or scrubbers.
See Steam Clean section.
NOTE: A Filter Status indicator (on some models) appears in the display when it is time to replace the charcoal filter and clean or replace the grease filters. See the “Settings” section to reset filter status.
Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave oven. Clean monthly or as prompted by Filter Status indicator. Slide the filter away from the tab area and drop out the filter. To reinstall, place end of the filter into the opening opposite the tab area, swing up the other end, and slide it toward the tab area.
Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months or as prompted by Filter Status indicator. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filter. To reinstall, place the filter into its slotted area—wire mesh-side up— replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screw.
Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is replaceable. Open door. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove right side charcoal filter. Open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close bulb cover, replace charcoal filter, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
| If you experience | Recommended Solutions |
| Microwave oven will not operate | Check the following:
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| Arcing in the microwave oven | Check the following:
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| Turntable alternates rotation directions |
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| Display shows messages |
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| Fan running during cooktop usage |
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| Radio, TV, or cordless phone interference | Check the following:
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| Cannot connect to router | New router installed: Erase the old router information by pressing and holding Connect for approximately 15 seconds. Repeat the steps from the “Get the App and Get Connected” section for the new router. Wi-Fi signal strength low: Reposition router closer to the appliance. Call the connected customer service center to confirm signal strength. See the “Warranty” section for contact information. |
| Appliance not connected | Loss of power to router: Restore power to router. |
| Remote app isn’t working and/or is not receiving push notifications | Router not working: Ensure router is connected to the internet and the Wi-Fi indicator is on. Push notifications are disabled: Ensure that push notifications are enabled on your remote app. User account not set up: Set up a user account and register the appliance on the remote app. |
Replacement Parts
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