User Guide Microwave Hood Combination
OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Settings
Clock
The clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock. Touch CLOCK, enter time, then touch CLOCK or the Start control.
Timer
With the microwave oven in Standby mode, touch the Timer control, enter time, then touch the Timer control or the Start control. Cook functions may be entered while the Timer is counting down. To cancel timer, touch Timer control while the Timer countdown is active in the display.
Control Lock
Activate to avoid unintended start. Touch and hold the Cancel control for about 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and Padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock control.
Vent Fan
High (“SPd2”), low (“SPd1”) and off. Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function.
Vent Timer (on some models): 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. Touch and hold number keypad “4” for about 3 seconds, until a tone sounds and the vent fan turns on.
Tones
Programming tones and signals. Programming tones may be turned off, or all tones (including end-of-function signals) may be turned off. To turn off programming tones, touch and hold number keypad “1” for about 3 seconds, until a confirmation tone sounds. Repeat to turn back on programming tones. To turn off all tones, touch and hold number keypad “2” for about 3 seconds, until a confirmation tone sounds. Repeat to turn back on all tones.
Demo Mode
Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron. Touch and hold number keypad “3” for about 3 seconds, until a confirmation tone sounds, and “DEMO” icon lights up in the display. Repeat to deactivate.
Standby Mode
When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if the clock has not been set), oven will switch to Standby Power mode and dim the LED brightness after 5 minutes. Press any button or open/close the door, and then display will return to the normal brightness.
Turntable
For best cooking results, do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place.
Cookware and Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe
- Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
- Ceramic glass, glass
- China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
- Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
- Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
- Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
- Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
- Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
- Wax paper
Do Not Use
- Metal cookware and bakeware
- Straw or wicker
- Gold, silver, or pewter
- Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
- Twist ties
- Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
- Staples
- Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
Microwave Oven Use
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, touch number keypads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number keypads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking
Touch COOK, enter number code of food item, enter quantity, then touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food item, enter weight, then touch the Start control.
Soften/Melt
Touch SOFTEN/MELT. enter number code of food item. enter quantity. then touch the Start control.
Popcorn
Touch POPCORN. Enter bag size in ounces: 3.0 or 3.5 (85 or 99 g). then touch Start control.
(Baked) Potato
Touch (BAKED) POTATO. Enter number of potatoes: 1. 2. 3 or 4. about 10 to 13 oz (283 to 367 g) each. then touch Start control.
NOTE: Place fork-pierced potatoes around turntable edges. at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the turntable (not in the center).
Pizza (reheat)
Touch PIZZA. Enter number of slices: 1. 2 or 3. about 4 oz (113 g) each. then touch Start control.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning. make sure all controls are OFF and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup. keep cavity. microwave inlet cover. cooking rack supports. and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap. water. and a soft cloth or sponge or as indicated below
- Grease filter: mild soap and water or dishwasher
- Door and exterior: mild soap and water. or glass cleaner applied to paper towel
- Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
- Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water. then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth. or use stainless steel cleaner.
- Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Bulbs
- Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave oven. Clean monthly. 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. Remove 2 screws on the vent grille. slide the vent grille to the left. tilt it forward. lift it out. and remove the filter. To reinstall. place the filter into its 2-hook area with the wire mesh side to the front. Replace the vent grille by inserting the 3 bottom latch hooks of the vent grille into the front holes. tilt the vent grille backwards. slide it to the right. and secure with screws
- Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover screws and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb. close bulb cover. and secure with screws
- 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. Remove 2 screws on the vent grille. slide the vent grille to the left. tilt it forward. and lift it out. Open the bulb cover and replace bulb. To reinstall. close bulb cover. Replace the vent grille by inserting the 3 bottom latch hooks of the vent grille into the front holes. tilt the vent grille backwards. slide it to the right. and secure with screws.
ACCESSORIES
Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately. Please refer to the “Warranty” section for contact information.
Replacement Parts
- Turntable
- Turntable support and rollers
- Turntable hub
- Grease filter
- Charcoal filter
- Cooktop light bulb
- Cavity light bulb
Cleaning Supplies
- Heavy-duty degreaser
- affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner
- affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner
- affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit http://www.whirlpool.com/product_help. Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Microwave oven will not operate
Check the following:
- Household fuse or circuit breaker: If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped, replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
- Magnetron: Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps in the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call for service.
- Door: Firmly close door. On some models, if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door, remove it, then firmly close door. If a message about the door appears in the display, the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started. This occurs to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven. Open and close the door, then start the cycle.
- Control: Make sure control is set properly. Make sure Control Lock is OFF. Make sure Demo mode (on some models) is OFF.
Arcing in the microwave oven
Check the following:
- Soil buildup: Soil buildup on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing. See “General Cleaning” in the “Microwave Oven Care” section.
Turntable alternates rotation directions
- This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle.
Display shows messages
- A flashing “:” or “PF” means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock.
- A letter followed by a number is an error indicator. Call for assistance.
Fan running during cooktop usage
- This is normal. The microwave oven’s cooling fan, which is separate from the vent fan, automatically comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven. It may also automatically come on and cycle on and off to cool the microwave oven’s controls while the cooktop below is being used.
Radio, TV, or cordless phone interference
Check the following:
- Proximity: Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust the radio or TV antenna.
- Soil: Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean.
- Frequency: Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while microwave oven is on. Use a corded phone, a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation.
