User Guide Microwave Hood Combination
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 or 24 hours) may also be set in the Clock submenu.
Kitchen Timer - With the microwave oven in standby mode, touch the Kitchen Timer control, enter time, then touch the Kitchen Timer control or the Start control. Cook functions may be entered while the Kitchen Timer is counting down. To cancel timer, touch Kitchen 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.
Clock/Options - Ten options/settings may be adjusted: 1-Clock and Energy Save; 2-Scrolling Speed; 3-Sound; 4-Language (English or French); 5-Filter Reset; 6-Fan Timer; 7-Light Timer; 8-Calibrate Temp; 9-Demo Mode; 10-Factory Reset.
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.
Scroll Speed - Scroll speed of the text may be adjusted. Touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to reach the Scrolling Speed submenu, and follow the prompts to set speed.
Sound (Tones) - Programming tones and signals. Key beep 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, then follow the prompts to turn off or on the programming tones or all tones.
Language (on some 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.
Filter Reset - Reset the filter status after replacing and/or cleaning the filters. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Filter Reset submenu, and activate reset.
Vent Fan - Various speeds, ranging from high to low, and off. Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function.
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. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Fan Timer submenu, and select the setting.
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.
Demo Mode - Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS to reach the Demo Mode submenu, the follow the prompts to activate. The DEMO icon will light 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 LCD brightness after 5 minutes. Press any button or open/close the door, display will return to the normal brightness.
Cooking Rack - Use the rectangular cooking rack only for 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave oven, always remove rack after 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil buildup, clean rack supports often.
Turntable - Turntable may be turned off for manual cooking only. This is helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable, or when cooking with plates that are side by side. Turntable cannot be turned off during preset or sensor (on some models) functions.
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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.
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 pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control. If programming additional stages (up to three), touch OPTIONS/ CLOCK to enter programming for the next stage, then enter the cook time and cook power of each, and then touch the Start control.
Sensor Cooking - A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly. Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 1 minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent. For optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking or grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.
Add More Time - At the end of any cycle using less than 100% cook power, “PRESS 0 TO ADD MORE TIME” scrolls in the display. Enter the additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. The cook power for all non-sensor cycles will be the same as in the finished cycle, but may be changed. If Add More Time is used after a sensor cycle, the cook power will be 100%, but may be changed.
Doneness - Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions by touching COOK TIME repeatedly to scroll through “NORMAL,” “MORE DONE” or “LESS DONE” within the first 20 seconds of starting the cook cycle. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost functions.
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.
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 “Settings” section to reset filter status.
Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately. Please refer to the “Warranty” section for contact information.
Microwave oven will not operate
Check the following:
Arcing in the microwave oven
Check the following:
Turntable alternates rotation directions
Display shows messages
Fan running during cooktop usage
Radio, TV, or cordless phone interference
Check the following:
Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging or it may be attached to the back of the microwave oven.
NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the work surface, cover the work surface.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled.
The microwave oven is set for recirculation installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the venting system.
NOTE: Skip this section if you are using recirculation installation. Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed, or the microwave oven is reinstalled in another location where wall or roof venting may be used.
Wall Venting Installation Only
1. Remove screws attaching damper plate to top of microwave oven exterior. Slide damper plate toward the front of the microwave oven and lift up.

2. Keep damper plate and screws together and set aside.
3. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to back of microwave oven.

4. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven.

5. Rotate blower motor 180° so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven and lower blower motor back into the microwave oven.

6. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular damper vent covers at the perforations.

7. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3.
8. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven.

9. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1.
Roof Venting Installation Only
1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 from “Wall Venting Installation Only.”
2. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the top of microwave oven and flat sides of blower motor face back of microwave oven. Lower blower motor back into microwave oven.

IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not positioned with flat sides facing the back of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be poor
3. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.” Securely tighten screws.
NOTE: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be reattached to the microwave oven.
4. Using diagonal wire cutting pliers, gently snip out the rectangular vent covers on the damper plate removed in Step 1 at the perforations.

5. Reattach damper plate. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in the top of the microwave oven.

6. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1 of “Wall Venting Installation Only.”
NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”
Possible Wall Stud Configurations
These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.

The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.
1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening.

2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template (carton top cap) or Wall template, to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level, and that the top of the cardboard template or wall template is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.
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3. Holding the cardboard template or wall template in place, mark both holes in the lower corners and draw a horizontal line across the bottom edge of the cardboard template or wall template. These represent the mounting plate’s end holes and bottom edge.
4. Remove the cardboard template or wall template and check the markings:

5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in the “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center markers to the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3 and that the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting plate is level.
6. Holding the mounting plate in place, find the wall stud centerline(s) drawn in Step 2 of “Locate Wall Stud(s)” and mark at least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the mounting plate, closest to the wall stud centerline(s). See figures 1, 2, and/or 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in the “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section. The blackened holes in the shaded areas are ideal hole locations.
7. Set the mounting plate aside.
Wall Venting Installation Only

8. Mark the centerline ³⁄₈" (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet.
9. Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both sides of the centerline, and mark.
10. Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 8 and mark.
11. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through the marks made in steps 8 and 10.
12. Draw the 2 vertical plumb lines down from the marks made in Step 9 to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle. This is the venting cutout area.
13. Cut a ³⁄₄" (19 mm) hole in one corner of the cutout area.
14. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area.
In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud, the mounting plate must attach to the wall at both end holes. If the end holes are not over wall studs, use two ³⁄₁₆-24 x 3" round-head bolts with toggle nuts; if 1 end hole is over a wall stud, use 1 lag screw and one ³⁄₁₆-24 x 3" round-head bolt with toggle nut; or if both end holes are over wall studs, use 2 lag screws. Following are 3 installation configurations.
Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 and 2)
Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)
Installation for Wall Studs at Both End Holes (Figure 4)
NOTE: Secure the mounting plate to the wall at both end holes drilled into the wall studs and/or drywall using either 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts and toggle nuts or 1/4 x 2" lag screws.
Refer to illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in the “Locate Wall Stud(s)” section.
No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 and 2)
NOTE: The mounting plate must be secured to the wall on at least 1 wall stud as well as at both ends.
1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert 3/16-24 x 3" round-head bolts through both end holes of mounting plate.
2. Start toggle nuts on bolts from the back of the mounting plate. Leave enough space for the toggle nuts to go through the wall and to open.

3. Position mounting plate on the wall.
4. Push the 2 bolts with toggle nuts through the drywall and finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall.

5. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in Step 2 of “Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes” in the “Drill Holes in Rear Wall” section.
6. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it is level.
7. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts.
Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)
Wall Studs at Both End Holes (Figure 4)
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4. Make sure the 10" (25.4 cm) dimension from the rear wall to points “D” and “E” on the template is maintained.

5. Cut the 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at the circular shaded area “G” on the template. This hole is for the power supply cord.
NOTE: If upper cabinet is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to be installed around the supply cord hole as shown.

6. Drill ³⁄₈" (10 mm) holes at points “D” and “E” on the template. These are for two ¹⁄₄-20 x 3" bolts and washers used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.
For Roof Venting Installation Only
7. Cut ³⁄₄" (19 mm) hole at one corner of the shaded rectangular area “F” on Upper Cabinet Template.
8. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the rectangular area.
1. Check that damper blade moves freely and opens fully.
2. Position the damper assembly on the back of the microwave oven so that the damper blade hinge is at the top and the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven.

3. Secure damper assembly with 2 6 x ³/₈" sheet metal screws.
WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is the heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently.
1. Remove the 2 packing spacers from the top of the vent grille before using the microwave oven.

Note: Depending on your model, it may has no packing spaces. If no packing spaces, install your microwave oven start from Step 2.
2. Place a washer on each ¹⁄₄-20 x 3" flat-head bolt and place inside upper cabinet near the ³⁄₈" (10 mm) holes.
3. Make sure the microwave oven door is closed and taped shut.

4. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of mounting plate.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled.

5. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet.

6. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet.
NOTE: If venting through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent in the wall cutout.
7. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place.
NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7 through 9.
8. If adjustment is required, rotate microwave oven downward. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate and set aside on a covered surface.
9. Loosen mounting plate screws. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws.
10. Repeat steps 3 through 6.
11. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one person holding it in place, insert bolts through upper cabinet into microwave oven. Tighten bolts until there is no gap between upper cabinet and microwave oven.
NOTES: Some upper cabinets may require bolts longer or shorter than 3" (7.6 cm). Longer or shorter bolts are available at most hardware stores. Overtightening bolts may warp the top of the microwave oven. To avoid warping, wood filler blocks (installer to provide) may be added. The blocks must be the same thickness as the space between the upper cabinet bottom and the microwave oven.

For Roof Venting Installation Only
1. Insert damper assembly through the cabinet cutout so that the long tab of the damper assembly slides under the raised tabs of the damper plate. Then secure with 6 x ³/₈" sheet metal screw.
NOTE: The screw cannot be installed if the damper assembly is not positioned as shown.

2. Connect vent to damper assembly

1. Install filters. Refer to the User Instructions for filter placement.
2. Plug microwave oven into grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Reconnect power.
4. Check the operation of microwave oven by placing 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the turntable and programming a cook time of 1 minute at 100% power. Test vent fan and exhaust by operating the vent fan.
5. If the microwave oven does not operate: