Whirlpool GH9176XM User's Manual
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1. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Do not cover or block any openings on the micro wave 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 or 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 Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door 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 A WARNING E Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into2. attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the microwave magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner accessible light bulbs and filters Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warr
3. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven 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 To Use Put hot cooked food in the oven Cover plates of food and foods that were cooked covered Pastries pies turnovers etc should remain uncovered 1 Touch WARM HOLD 2 Touch JET START WARM will appear in the display during the entire cycle When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 3 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Set at end of cycle Touch WARM HOLD while setting a cooking cycle before touching JET START control or during cooking 16 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 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 use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners m Hot water and mild detergent Soak filters then scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry m Dishwasher Wash separately not with dirty dishes because food can be trapped in the fi
4. FAN and the selected number will appear on the display for 2 seconds The cooktop light has 4 settings high medium night and off To Turn On Night Off Touch LIGHT HIGH MEDeNIGHT OFF repeatedly to cycle through settings 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 The microwave oven light will come on the fan will run and if on the turntable will rotate To Turn On Off The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold TIMER SET OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and d appears on the display Repeat to turn off and remove d from the display MICROWAVE OVEN USE 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 m Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door m Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty m The turntable must be in place and correct side up when oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including br
5. gt e Whirlpool MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use amp 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 ccccccccccceeesesesseeeeeees 2 Model GH9176XM 8185468 4619 652 62271 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY cccsscscerstesseessenseenseeseerseeenessneneees 3 Electrical Heouirerments siienoiiincinnensinsnnnninananenannasnans ainiin 5 PARTS AND FEATUREG cccssssseesseessecseenseeseeeseeeneeeneeeseeesneseeens 5 Microwave System ACCUWAVE Technology seseseseseereeenes 5 Microwave Oven Cavity Coating ceesseeseeseeeeeeeteeeeeseeeneees 6 Tue EE 6 Cooking Rack iii niin derer 6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL cccccsseestseneesseseerseerseeeseeneeens 7 Re VE 7 PHOQKESS EE eet ege EE E 7 Number ee EE 7 JET START Feature AE 7 JET COOK Feature cecceescsseesceseeseceeseeseenseessseeeeeseeseneseeesseees 7 Cancel Off vastessccsttencassciscessicesccaceteiexeseeacseiccesietseeentpasencaatinceisiaases 7 GIOGK PARETE isnvesiecsste seca taxes E 8 MOOS E 8 Bun 8 Child LOCK ssenarinin aranana narander idaan rada ENEE naain 8 Vent KEE 8 GOOKtOp ie LEE 9 Rule We EE 9 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ccccsssseseesneeeseeseeeseeesseeseeeseesseneeenenens 9 Food Characteristics vuan 9 Cooking Guidelines ANEN 9 Cookware and Dinnerware Au 10 Aluminum Foil and M
6. 9 4 TIMER 0 CLOCK SET OFF JET START ENTER 30 SEC When power is first supplied to the microwave oven a will blink on the display Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking If the blinks on the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed If RETRY blinks on the display for 1 second an invalid value has been entered Retry your entry When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle It will appear during all cook cycles except Warm Hold The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end When all 15 lines all 3 segments are lit the cooking cycle is complete 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 The JET START control will start 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 5 minutes after touching a pad the display will return to the ti
7. 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 A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS m 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 m For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should b
8. 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 MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least ce in 6 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Acceptable for use Glass China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Use nonrecycled and those approved by Dinnerware the manufacturer for microwave oven use Napkins Plastic Wraps Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags Covers for microwave oven use Dinnerware Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Styrofoam Do not use in oven Straw Wicker Do not use in oven Wooden Containers 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 Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool 10 Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum
9. or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 13 To Defrost manually 1 2 3 4 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost Touch COOK POWER Touch 3 Touch JET START The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch CANCEL eOFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The microwave oven uses low power to soften certain foods Butter and cream cheese will be room temperature so they will be ready to use in a recipe Ice cream will be softened enough to make scooping easier Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE SOFTEN QUANTITY PAD Butter 1 1 time 1 2 or 3 sticks Ice cream 2 2 times 16 32 or 64 oz Cream cheese 3 3 times 3 oz or 8 oz To Soften 1 Touch SOFTEN 14 The display will alternate between showing SOFTN and PAD Touch SOFTEN repeatedly to scroll through the Soften menu items or Touch number pad to select Soften menu item Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER Touch JET START The display will count down the soften time When the cycle ends END will appear i
10. typical children s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE KIDS MENU QUANTITY PAD INSTRUCTION Canned 1 1 time 1 2 3 or 4 servings pasta Follow food label instructions Frozen 2 2 times 5 7 oz Pizza Follow food label instructions Frozen 3 3 times 8 10 or 12 o2 Meal Follow food label instructions Hot Dogs 4 4 times 1 2 3 or 4 pieces Use paper plate Cook without bun Hot 5 5 times 1 or 2 servings Cereal Follow food label oatmeal instructions Chicken 6 6 times 1 or 2 servings Nuggets Place nuggets on paper plate covered with paper towel This function is not intended for meal in a cup products To Use Kids Menu 1 Touch KIDS MENU The display will show PAD 2 Touch KIDS MENU repeatedly to scroll through the Kids Menu items or Touch number pad to select Kids Menu item The display will show the name of the selected menu item for 2 3 seconds and then prompt for the quantity of food to be entered 3 Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch JET START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every
11. Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information m Use and maintenance procedures m Accessory and repair parts sales m Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc mu Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty
12. DDENLY 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 straight sided 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 m Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment m Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches m Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter m Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock m 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 operat ed 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 When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter
13. E ON OFF A turntable off icon will appear in the display The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL OFF is touched The cooking rack is ideal for two level cooking It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack VA ZL UJ NIE AS A Ups N m Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor m Do not use metal cookware utensils or a browning dish with the rack m Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven Do not place popcorn bags on rack The rack is designed specifically for this oven Do not use it in any other oven m Do not cook food directly on the rack Always use a microwave safe container m Use the rack only when cooking on two levels Do not store it in the oven Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the oven MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL SENSOR AUTO REHEAT DEFROST SIM ENTER COOK TIMER ogg ay sarr SENSOR BAKED DINNER POPCORN POTATO PLATE BEVERAGE SOFTEN lt n REHEAT COOK DEFROST MELT MA COOK COOK WARM TIME POWER HOLD STEAM SIMMER EEN SIT S COOK COOK COOK KIDS menu S T COOK COOK 6 CANCEL OFF 7 8
14. GER AWARNING 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 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m 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 pro vided 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 Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat coo
15. Goods only The sensor will determine quantities for Pizza Slice Soup and Sauce Reheat time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch JET START The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Two or More Plates Two 10 in 26 cm plates may be heated side by side or one dish larger than the turntable plus 2 plates on the cooking rack For best results halfway through heating turn the plates or larger dish halfway around and switch plates between top and bottom if heating more than 2 plates See Cooking Rack section SE S VA Sa OO EES The turntable must be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or one larger dish See Turntable section The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost m Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results m Unwrap foods and remove lids from fruit juice before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting m Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail
16. anty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center 1 800 253 1301 toll free from anywhere in the U S A 5 00 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your appliance to Phone number better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial Serial number number label plate located on your appliance as shown in the Parts and Features section Model number Purchase date lt gt 81 85468 461 9 652 62271 Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A 2003 Whirlpool Corporation Styrofoam is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company 503 All rights reserved FILTRETE is a Registered Trademark of 3M Printed in China
17. ar in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 12 Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the BEVERAGE pad One or two 8 oz 250 mL cups can be heated automatically using this function To Use BEVERAGE 1 Touch BEVERAGE The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup 2 Touch BEVERAGE a second time to heat 2 cups The microwave oven will start 5 seconds after the appropriate number of cups to be heated is selected The display will count down the cook time If more or less time is required touch COOK POWER before the microwave oven starts to cook When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 3 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 3 stages Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages To Cook in Stages 1 Touch COOK TIME 2 Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook during the ist stage 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch the number pad s using the Cooking Power chart to set the cooking power for the 1st stage Repeat steps 1 4 for the 2nd and 3rd stages 6 Touch JET START The display will count down each
18. crowave oven or vent fan without the grease filters in place The 3M FILTRETE charcoal odor filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions See Assistance or Service to reorder filters 3M FILTRETE CHARCOAL ODOR FILTER This filter works with the vent fan to eliminate cooking odors Depending on the fan speed used the life of the filter ranges from 50 hours to 100 hours To Remove and Replace Odor Filter 1 Open oven door 2 Tilt vent grille forward and lift out to remove 3 Lift filter up then pull it out of the slot 4 Replace the 3M FILTRETE charcoal odor filter by positioning the new filter in the slot This side out printed on the edge of the filter should be facing out Then replace the vent grille by aligning the bottom tabs and snapping it back into place GREASE FILTERS To Remove and Replace Grease Filters 1 Unplug oven or disconnect power 2 Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the filter up grasping the tab and sliding the filter to the back Pull tab down until the filter drops out 3 Replace grease filters by inserting the end without the tab into the frame Swing other end up and slide into position 4 Plug in oven or reconnect power The cooktop light is a 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug o
19. dible signals indicating the following One tone m Valid entry short tone m End of Timer countdown long tone Two tones m Reminder repeat each minute after the end of cycle tones m End of stage in multistage cooking m Hidden feature has been entered or exited Three tones m Invalid entry Four tones m End of cycle To Turn Off On Valid Entry Tones Touch and hold the number pad 1 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on To Turn Off On All Tones Touch and hold the number pad 2 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven When the Timer is in use the microwave oven can also operate To see the time countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is in use touch TIMER SET OFF To Set 1 Touch TIMER SET OFF If no action is taken after 1 minute the display will return to the time of day mode 2 Touch the number pads to set the length of time 3 Touch TIMER SET OFF or JET START If not touched within 5 seconds START will appear on the display If not touched within 1 minute the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled When the set time ends END will appear on the display and 1 tone will sound If the Timer is active in the di
20. display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time after touching JET START control by repeating the above steps Dinner Plate 1 serving 1 plate 8 Place food on plate cover to 16 oz 2 to 45 kg with plastic wrap and vent Do not use regular paper bags or glassware Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content If using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To Use the 6th Sense System Before using make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 2 minutes the room temperature is not above 95 F 35 C and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavity are dry 1 Touch one of the SENSOR pads The microwave oven will automatically turn on when POPCORN BAKED POTATOES or DINNER PLATE is touched If more or less time is required for BAKED POTATO and DINNER PLATE only touch COOK POWER after the microwave oven starts to cook The Progress Bar will show the approximate time remaining When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every mi
21. e circuit m Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions Oven will not operate m Is the door completely closed Firmly close door m Is aspacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly close door 18 Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section On some models is the Child Lock set See Child Lock section Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call for service See Assistance or Service section Oven makes humming noise m This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off Oven door looks wavy m This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable rotates both directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display sh
22. e run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules 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 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 14 Door Handle 10 Model and Serial Number Plate Door Safety Lock System 11 Cooking Guide Label Vent Grille 12 Grease Filters shipped in oven cavity 13 Cooking Rack 14 Vent Fan Cooktop Light and Turntable On Off Controls Parts and Features not shown Turntable Steamer Vessel Microwave Inlet Cover Microwave Oven Light 3M FILTRETE Charcoal Odor Filter behind Vent Grille 7 Control Panel 8 Metal Shielded Window 9 Cooktop Lights aA UNa The microwave system delivers a constant stream of microwave power true high medium and low power Typically microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only For example to achieve a 50 power level medium in a typical microwave oven the oven operates 50 of the time at HIGH power and 50 of the time OFF In contrast microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously This constant s
23. etal 10 Cooking Power 10 COOKING EE 11 6th Sense System Cooking 11 Preset COOKING eege gegen 12 Beverage EE 12 GOOKING in StAG S EE 12 RREMCATING ME 13 DeTrOStING weitere Sn Ate eer AE E ET 13 SOEN e Geesen Eege 14 Met erne ace ate Ae teach eet eee a tis 14 Kids Menu evict Jets St sass ae ee 15 Simmer Cooking and Gieoamimg AAA 15 Warm Hold wesc ii senna did aah bananas 16 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE ccssscsecstsseenseeseerseeseneerneeeseerenes 16 General Cleaning cecccccsccsscessseeeeesseseseeseeseeeeseeneetseeeseneenenseee 16 Replacing Eilters AAA 17 Replacing Cooktop Light 17 Replacing Oven Light cescsccsesseeesseeesseeseseeesseensenserensnes 17 TROUBLESHOOTING cscsscecseeseeestessceesenseeneeeseeeseesseeseneseneneens 18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ccsscsecseeesessenseesseeneerseesseeneneneeess 19 Replacement Parts 19 WARRANTY ccseccseeeseerseesseenseeneeeneeeseeseeeneessnesesseeeseenseesenesenenaess 20 lt gt F S JUST IMAGINE 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 These words mean ADAN
24. foil and some metal can be used in the oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven if supplied aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never allow contact with another metal object during cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 100 High 10 default setting Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat and poultry pieces Heating cream soups 80 8 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high such as meat loaf 70 7 Reheating a single serving of Medium High food C
25. ize of a light porous food such as cake Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods the thinner parts and smaller sizes should be arranged toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and
26. k or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use m As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children m 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 m The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment m See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section m 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 twist ties 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m 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 SU
27. lters OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool 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 m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven Steam will soften soil Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbsp 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher STEAMER VESSEL Soft brush if necessary to clean holes m Dishwasher The steamer vessel is dishwasher safe Stubborn Stains To remove stains such as tomato sauce use a nonabrasive cleanser a no scratch pad or a solution of dishwasher detergent and water 4 cup 60 mL detergent to 1 cup 250 mL warm water The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month Do not operate the mi
28. me of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled If cooking is interrupted touching the JET START control will resume the preset cycle The JET START control touched by itself will automatically start the microwave oven for a 30 second cook time at 100 cooking power The JET START control touched while the microwave oven is operating in any cook function will add 30 seconds of cook time at the cook power currently in use Each touch of the JET START console pad will add 30 additional seconds of cook time The 5 JET COOK controls share function with the numerical pads 1 5 When one of the 5 JET COOK controls is touched while no function is operating the oven will begin cooking at high power for 1 5 minutes depending on which pad is touched After cooking begins the JET COOK controls return to their normal numerical pad function The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the Timer Child Lock and Demo Mode The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch JET START control to resume the cycle This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set The microwave oven and Timer must be off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch the number pads to set the time of day 3 Touch CLOCK or JET START To Remove 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch 0 3 Touch CLOCK The time will disappear and will appear on the display Tones are au
29. mer vessel will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Donotuse ina conventional or combination type oven with Crisp or Grill functions or on electric or gas burners To avoid scratching use plastic utensils m Do not overfill One half full is recommended Cooking Cover Always use when cooking Place directly over the colander and dish or just the dish Colander Use for foods such as fish vegetables and potatoes Do not use with foods such as rice pasta and white beans When using place directly over the dish Dish Use for foods such as rice and pasta 15 To Steam Before using make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for 2 minutes and fill the dish with at least 1 4 cup 60 mL of water when using the colander More water may be needed when not using the colander Place the steamer vessel on the center of the turntable 1 Touch STEAM SIMMER 2 Touch number pads to enter length of time to steam 3 Touch JET START BOIL will appear in the display When water begins to boil the display will count down the steam time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking
30. minute 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups casseroles stews and other liquid food It can also be used to cook pasta To Simmer Before using make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes Add 1 4 to 1 2 cup 60 to 125 mL of water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid not plastic wrap 1 Touch STEAM SIMMER 2 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to simmer 3 Touch JET START BOIL will appear in the display When water begins to boil the display will count down the simmer time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Simmering Pasta Use a container large enough to cover food completely with water Add 1 tbsp 15 mL oil to water Put container and water in the microwave oven and follow the above steps setting a simmer time of 1 second When time ends place food in the water Cover then follow the above steps setting the desired simmer time Steamer Vessel Use the steamer vessel provided with the microwave oven with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods 1 Cooking cover 2 Colander 3 Dish See General Cleaning section for additional information m The stea
31. n the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The microwave oven uses low power to melt certain foods The foods may not be completely melted when the program ends but stirring the food will complete the melting Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE MELT QUANTITY PAD Butter 1 1 time 1 2 or 3 sticks Chocolate 2 2 times 4 oz or 8 oz chips or baking squares Cheese 3 3 times 8 oz or 16 oz processed cheese food Marshmallows 4 4 times 5 oz or 10 oz large or small To Melt 1 Touch MELT The display will alternate between showing MELT and PAD Touch MELT repeatedly to scroll through the Melt menu items or Touch number pad to select Melt menu item Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER Touch JET START The display will count down the melt time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook powers for several
32. nute 2 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 11 Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY INSTRUCTION Canned Vegetables 1 1 2 3 or 4 cups 250 500 or 750 mL or 1 L Fresh Vegetables 2 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Add 1 tbsp 15 mL water per cup veg Cover with plastic and ventilate Frozen Vegetables 3 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Add 1 tbsp 15 mL water per cup veg Cover with plastic and ventilate Rice 4 5 to 2 cups 125 mL to 500 mL French Toast frozen 5 1 2 3 or 4 pieces Bacon 6 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 pieces average thickness Frozen Entr e 7 10 to 20 oz 285 to 570 g Loosen but do not remove plastic Sensor function Differences in the amount of fat meat thickness and curing process affect results Average is 16 slices per pound To Use Preset Cooking 1 Touch COOK 2 Touch number pad from chart or Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch number pads to enter quantity for Canned Vegetables French Toast and Bacon only The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Rice and Frozen Entr e Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch JET START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appe
33. of the cook times A 1 2 and 3 will appear on the display during their respective stages m When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 7 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching JET START control without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME Use the number pads to enter the new cook time Touch JET START control To Change Cooking Power Touch COOK POWER Use the number pads to enter the new cooking power or repeatedly touch COOK POWER Touch JET START control Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY INSTRUCTION Pizza Slice 1 1 to 3 slices 5 oz 142 g each Casserole 2 1 2 3 or 4 cups 250 500 or 750 mL or 1 L Soup 3 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Cover with plastic and ventilate Sauce 4 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Cover with plastic and ventilate Baked Goods 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 pieces example medium muffin or bagel 2 oz 57 g each Sensor function To Use Reheat 1 Touch REHEAT 2 Touch number pad from chart or Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch number pads to enter quantity for Casserole and Baked
34. ooking fish fillets PERCENT NAME NUMBER USE 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking nonstirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry whole fish and pot roasts Simmering stews ble A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad Use the following chart as a guide for the SENSOR pads FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Popcorn 3 5 oz 100 g Pop only one package at a 3 oz 85 g time 1 5 1 2 oz 43 34 g Baked 1 to 4 medium 10 to Pierce each one several Potatoes 13 oz 264 to 369 g times with a fork Place on each similar in size turntable around edges at least 1 in 2 5 cm apart At the end of cooking let stand 5 minutes 40 4 Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 3 Defrosting bread fish meats Medium Low poultry and precooked foods Defrost 20 2 Melting chocolate butter and marshmallows Softening ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter and cheese To Use 1 Touch COOK TIME 2 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100 Touch the number pad s using the Cooking Power chart 3 Touch JET START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the
35. own paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the oven m Do not use the microwave oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying The oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures m Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not absorb microwaves m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from oven m Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same s
36. ows 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 On some models is the Demo Mode in use See Demo Mode section Tones are not sounding m Are tones turned off See Tones section Steam is coming from the vent grille m Some steam is normal Fan running slower than usual m Has the oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature Cooking times seem too long m Is the cooking power set properly See Cooking Power section m Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times m Is the incoming voltage less than specified in Microwave Oven Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio or TV Interference m Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet m Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m
37. s See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The automatic Defrost control 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 MEAT Beef ground steaks roast The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before Lamb stew and chops defrosting Do not defrost less than Ib Pork chops ribs roasts 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g Sausage patties Place all meats in microwavable baking dish POULTRY Place in microwavable baking dish chicken breast Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens side up Remove giblets from whole Turkey breast chicken FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Place in microwavable baking dish To use the Defrost control 1 Touch DEFROST 2 Touch the number pad 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch the number pads to enter the weight Meats and Poultry can be set from 2 to 6 6 Ib 90 g to 3 kg Fish can be set from 2 to 4 4 Ib 90 g to 2 kg Defrost time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch JET START The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch CANCEL OFF
38. service anywhere in the United States 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 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Turntable Part No 4393799 Turntable Support and Rollers Part No 8184102 Turntable Rollers Part No 4393861 Turntable Hub Part No 8183949 Cooking Rack Part No 8184865 Grease Filters Part No 8184003 Steamer Vessel Part No 8184864 3M FILTRETE Charcoal Odor Filter Part No 8190268 Cooktop and Microwave Oven Halogen Bulb Part No 8204670 19 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 SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions
39. splay touch TIMER SET OFF to cancel timer If the Timer is not active in the display touch TIMER SET OFF to make the Timer active in the display then touch TIMER SET OFF again or CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer Remember touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is active in the display will cancel the cook function not the Timer The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps The Child Lock disables the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light buttons will function If any pad on the Control Panel is touched LOCK will appear in the display and 3 short tones will sound To Lock Unlock Control Before locking make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off Touch and hold CANCEL OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a padlock icon appears in the display Repeat to unlock and remove the padlock icon from the display The vent fan has 5 speeds ranging from 5 fastest to 1 slowest Zero 0 is off To protect the microwave oven if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot the vent fan will automatically turn on at speed 5 It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven When this occurs the Vent Fan pad will not function To Turn Vent Fan On Off Repeatedly touch the VENT FAN 5 SPEEDS pad to cycle through the four speeds 5 4 3 2 and 1 and off 0
40. tream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters Sensor Cooking The microwave system features the 6th Sense cooking system A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking The microwave oven has a durable nonstick coating which resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens For cleaning information see General Cleaning in the Microwave Oven Care section 1 Turntable 2 Hub 3 Support 4 Shaft The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Remove tape from the hub 2 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge 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 10 in 26 cm plates that are side by side To Turn Off Touch TURNTABL
41. ven or disconnect power 2 Remove bulb cover mounting screw and carefully remove cover i H 3 Remove the burned out bulb 4 Replace bulb using a tissue to handle the bulb or wearing cotton gloves Do not touch bulb with bare fingers Replace bulb cover and mounting screw 6 Plug in oven or reconnect power D i The microwave oven light is a 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Pull the vent grille out 3 Open the door 4 Remove charcoal odor filter See Replacing Filters section 17 5 Lift up the bulb cover 1 Bulb cover 6 Remove the burned out bulb by squeezing the wire clip together pulling to the right and lifting 7 Replace bulb using tissue to handle bulb or wearing cotton gloves Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 8 Close bulb cover 9 Replace charcoal odor filter 10 Slide the top of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place 11 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate m Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped Replace the fuse or reset th
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