Whirlpool YWMH53521HW 2.1 cu. ft. Over the Range Microwave

User Guide - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : User Guide Microwave Hood Combination THANK YOU for purchasing this highquality product Register your microwave oven at wwwwhirlpoolcom For future reference please make a note of your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door Model Number Serial Number Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español visite wwwwhirlpoolcom Deberá tener a mano el número de modelo y de serie que están ubicados en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas detrás de la puerta MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven W11047549A
• Page 2 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twistties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straightsided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter When flambéing foods under the hood turn the fan on Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36quot 9144 cm Use care when cleaning the venthood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lyebased oven cleaners may damage the filter PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since opendoor operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm
• Page 3 - English - : Electrical Requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required A 120 V 60 Hz AConly 15 or 20amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended A timedelay fuse or timedelay circuit breaker A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven 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 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Settings Clock The Clock is a 12hour 12001159 or 24hour 0002359 clock Touch OPTIONSCLOCK to reach Clock submenuand follow the prompts to set the Clock Clock format 12 hours with AM and PM 12 hours without AM and PMor 24 hours may also be set in the Clock submenu 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 OptionsClock Ten optionssettings may be adjusted 1Clock amp Energy Save 2Scrolling Speed 3Sound 4Language 5Auto Vent Fan 6Filter Reset 7Fan Timer 8Light Timer 9Demo Mode 10Factory Reset Vent Fan Various speeds ranging from high to low and off Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function Vent 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 OPTIONS CLOCK to reach the Fan Timer submenu and select the setting 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 AUTO FAN ON for heat circulation appears in the display Dynamic Fan Sensing on some models To keep the microwave oven from overheating the auto vent fan will automatically turn on at various speeds depending on the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven When this occurs the vent fan cannot be turned off AUTO FAN Sensor Technology for heat circulation appears in the display As the temperature cools the fan will automatically decrease its speed then turn off Light Timer Set the cooktop light to turn on and off at certain times Touch OPTIONSCLOCK to reach the Light Timer submenu and follow the prompts to set the light on time and light off time in hours and minutesor to cancel Light Timer NOTE Light Timer uses 12hour clock only Filter Reset Reset the filter status after replacing andor cleaning the filters Touch OPTIONSCLOCK to reach the Filter Reset submenu and activate reset Sound Tones Programming tones and signals Programming tones may be turned off or all tones including endoffunction signals may be turned off Touch OPTIONSCLOCK to reach the Sound submenu then follow the prompts to turn off or on the programming tones or all tones Scroll Speed Scroll speed of the text may be adjusted Touch the OPTIONS CLOCK to reach the Scroll Speed submenu and follow the prompts to set speed
• Page 4 - English - : Demo Mode Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron Touch OPTIONSCLOCK to reach the Demo mode submenu the 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 OPTIONS CLOCK to reach the Clock and Energy Save submenu and follow the prompts to turn on Clock Language on some models Language of the display text may be changed Touch the OPTIONSCLOCK to reach the Language submenu and follow the prompts to set language to English or French Standby Mode When no functions are working 12hour 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 openclose the door and display will return to the normal brightness Features CLEANRELEASE Cavity Coating on some models The durable nonstick coating resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier See Microwave Oven Care section Cooking Rack Use the rectangular cooking rack only for 2level cooking To avoid damage to the microwave oven always remove rack after 2level 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 6th SENSE System A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly Cookware and Dinnerware MicrowaveSafe Browning dish Follow manufacturer recommendations Ceramic glass glass China earthenware Follow manufacturer recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer recommendations Paper towels paper plates napkins Use nonrecycled 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 Nonapproved meat thermometers skewers Twist ties Foil liners such as sandwich wrappers Staples Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze To Test CookwareDinnerware 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
• Page 5 - English - : Microwave Oven Use For list of preset programs see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model Manual CookingStage Cooking Touch COOK TIME touch number pads to enter time touch COOK POWER if not 100 touch number pads to enter power level 1090 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 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 microwavesafe dish with loosefitting lid or cover microwavesafe 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 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 nonsensor 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 Warm Hold Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven The Warm Hold function uses 10 cook power Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function 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 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 Nonstick cavity coating on some models 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 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 Racks mild soap water and washcloth Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended InstallingReplacing Filters and Light Bulbs 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 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 Remove two screws on the vent grille tilt the grille forward and lift it out Open bulb cover and replace bulb Close bulb cover replace vent grille and secure with screws MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
• Page 6 - English - : The following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately Please refer to the cover for contact and model identification information Replacement Parts Turntable Turntable support and rollers Turntable hub Cooking rack Rack clip Rack support 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 ACCESSORIES 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 there with your mobile device or visit httpwwwwhirlpoolcomproducthelp Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below In the USA Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 490222692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience Recommended Solutions 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 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 Enter clock with flashing digits 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 ovens 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 ovens 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 24 GHzbased 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
• Page 7 - English - : 1114 IF YOU NEED SERVICE 1 Before contacting us to arrange service please determine whether your product requires repair Some questions can be addressed without service Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide scan the QR code on the right to access additional resources or visit wwwwhirlpoolcomproducthelp 2 All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Whirlpool Service Providers In the US and Canada direct all requests for warranty service to Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center In the USA call 18002531301 In Canada call 18008076777 If outside the 50 United States or Canada contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine whether another warranty applies WHIRLPOOL MAJOR APPLIANCE LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center Name address and telephone number Model number and serial number A clear detailed description of the problem Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is installed operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter Whirlpool will pay for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased or at its sole discretion replace the product In the event of product replacement your appliance will be warranted for the remaining term of the original units warranty period YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased This limited warranty is effective from the date of original consumer purchase Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty 1 Commercial nonresidential multiplefamily use or use inconsistent with published user operator or installation instructions 2 Inhome instruction on how to use your product 3 Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or correction of household electrical or plumbing ie house wiring fuses or water inlet hoses 4 Consumable parts ie light bulbs batteries air or water filters preservation solutions etc 5 Defects or damage caused by the use of nongenuine Whirlpool parts or accessories 6 Conversion of products from natural gas or LP gas 7 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 8 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the appliance 9 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips and other damage to the appliance finishes unless such damage results from defects in materials and workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days 10 Discoloration rust or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic or corrosive environments including but not limited to high salt concentrations high moisture or humidity or exposure to chemicals 11 Food or medicine loss due to product failure 12 Pickup or delivery This product is intended for inhome repair 13 Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available 14 Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or builtin fixtures ie trim decorative panels flooring cabinetry islands countertops drywall etc that interfere with servicing removal or replacement of the product 15 Service or parts for appliances with original modelserial numbers removed altered or not easily determined The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so this limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality durability or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance you should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty LIMITATION OF REMEDIES EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province wwwwhirlpoolcomproducthelp
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