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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 ...2 8205969/4619-652-62113...
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Electrical Requirements WARNING 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. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates that are side by side. To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF.
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. If not touched within 1 minute after touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.
Cooktop Light The cooktop light has 3 settings: on, night and off. To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT ON•NIGHT•OFF repeatedly to cycle through settings. Demo Mode The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron.
Cookware and Dinnerware 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.
Cooking To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. Touch number pads to enter cooking time. 2. Touch COOK POWER. Touch number pads to enter power level, if other than 100%. 3. Touch START. The display will count down the cook time. When the cycle ends, “END”...
Preset Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD QUANTITY Rice .5-2 cups (125-500 mL) Fresh Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Frozen Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Canned Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Bacon*...
Defrosting The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. GREASE FILTERS Do not operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in place.
Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw. 1. Mounting screw 3. Replace light. Close bulb cover. Replace mounting screw. 4.
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center...
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.