® 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 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6 Display.............................................................
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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature). Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
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 particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. 1 2 3 4 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.
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Number Codes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A number code includes one or more of the following: cooking power, cook time and food quantity or weight. See the charts in the “Cooking” and/or “Reheating” sections for additional information. Start The START pad begins any function. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, “START?” will appear on the display as a reminder.
Tones Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One tone ■ Valid entry (short tone) ■ End of Timer countdown (long tone) (on some models) Two tones ■ End of stage in multistage cooking ■ Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones ■ Child Lock active ■ Hidden feature has been entered or exited Three tones ■ Invalid entry Four tones ■ End of cycle To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: Touch and hold the number pad “1” for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound.
Cooking Guidelines MICROWAVE OVEN USE Covering A magnetron in the 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. ■ Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door. ■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Plastic Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Styrofoam* Do not use in oven. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use in oven. Wax Paper Acceptable for use. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: 1. Put cookware or dinnerware in oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. 2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Cooking Popcorn ■ Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. ■ Pop only one package of popcorn at a time. ■ 2. Touch COOK POWER. Touch number pads to enter power level, if other than 100%. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper. ■ Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels. 3. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. ■ Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.
Pizza Reheating Up to 3 pizza slices may be heated in the microwave oven by using the Pizza function. Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific food types. Use the following chart as a guide. To Use Pizza: FOOD PAD QUANTITY 1. Touch PIZZA. The display will show the setting for heating 1 slice. Soup/Sauce 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Casserole 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Baked Goods 3 1-6 pieces Dinner Plate 4 1 serving 2.
The Auto Defrost system has 3 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. Warm Hold WARNING 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.
To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter: OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steelwool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Damage may occur. The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean. Average soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the 2 mounting screws located above the cover. Then loosen the 2 inner screws.
Replacing Microwave Oven Light The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the 2 outer vent grille mounting screws located above the cover.
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. Display shows time countdown, but is not operating ■ Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section.
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.