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MICROWAVE OVEN HOOD COMBINATION USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your microwave oven at www.whirlpool.com . 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 www.whirlpool.com . Deberá tener a mano el número de modelo y de serie, que están ubicados en el marco del horno, detrás del lado derecho superior de la puerta del horno. Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY.............................2 Electrical Requirements................................................................4 FEATURE GUIDE.............................................................................5 Features.........................................................................................8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE................................................................9 Food Characteristics.....................................................................9 Cooking Guidelines.......................................................................9 Reheat.........................................................................................10 Defrost.........................................................................................10 Soften/Melt..................................................................................10 Cook............................................................................................11 Popcorn.......................................................................................11 Dual Crisp....................................................................................11 Timed Dual Crisp.........................................................................11 Brown..........................................................................................11 Keep Warm..................................................................................12 Cookware and Dinnerware.........................................................12 Aluminum Foil and Metal............................................................12 Microwave Cooking Power.........................................................13 Doneness....................................................................................13 Sensor Cook...............................................................................13 Manual Cooking/ Stage Cooking................................................13 Add More Time............................................................................13 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE...........................................................14 General Cleaning.........................................................................14 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................15 ACCESSORIES..............................................................................16 WARRANTY...................................................................................17 W11297789B

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANGER follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow WARNING instructions. 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. 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, ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. ■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. ■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and ■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE are able to explode and should not be heated in the ENERGY” found in this section. microwave oven. ■ 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as ■ Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated described in the manual. Do not use corrosive beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN ■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER when used by children. UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. ■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a To reduce the risk of injury to persons: damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or – Do not overheat the liquid. if it has been damaged or dropped. – Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. ■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by – Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. – After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. – Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not ■ Do not mount over a sink. use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a ■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven swimming pool, or similar locations. when the microwave oven is in operation. ■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water. ■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk ■ Keep cord away from heated surfaces. of electric shock. ■ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. ■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. “Microwave Oven Care” section. ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in grill or ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: “Crisp” mode. – Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the ■ Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other recommended accessories, in this microwave oven when not in combustible materials are placed inside the oven to use. facilitate cooking. ■ Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with – Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave oven. before placing bags in oven. ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be – If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power ■ When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on. cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment. panel. ■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" – Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not (91.44 cm). leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure important that the oven door close properly and that there to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or is no damage to the: tamper with the safety interlocks. (1) Door (bent), (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 3

Electrical Requirements WARNING GROUNDING 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 Electrical Shock Hazard must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. and grounded. Do not remove ground prong. WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified Do not use an adapter. electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are Do not use an extension cord. not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 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. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Required: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ■■ A 120 V, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 A electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended: This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. ■■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker ■■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven 4

FEATURE GUIDE This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Product Help section of our website at http://www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. 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. 5

Keypad Feature Instructions CLOCK/OPTIONS Set the Clock The Clock is a 12 hour(1:00-12:59) or 24 hour(0:00-23:59) clock. Touch CLOCK/ OPTIONS to reach Clock submenu, and follow the prompts to set the clock. For example, to 2:25 with AM mode. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS twice to reach Clock/Energy submenu. 2. Use the number keypads to enter 3 to set the clock with AM/PM/24HR mode. 3. Use the number keypads to enter 1 to set the clock with AM. 4. Use the number keypads to enter 2:25. 5. Touch Start. CLOCK/OPTIONS Set the Energy Save To conserve energy, the Clock will automatically turn off when the microwave oven goes into standby mode. For example, to set the clock on when standby mode. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS twice to reach the Clock/Energy submenu. 2. Use the number keypads to enter 2 for Energy Save. 3. Use the number keypads to enter 1 to show Clock. CLOCK/OPTIONS Set Scroll Speed Scroll speed of the text may be adjusted. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS repeatedly to reach Scroll Speed submenu. 2. Use the number keypads to set the scrolling speed. 3. Touch Start. CLOCK/OPTIONS Set the Sound Programming tones and signals. Key beep tones may be turned off, or all tones may be (Tones) turned off. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS repeatedly to reach Sound submenu. 2. Use the number keypads to set the tones you desire. 3. Touch Start. CLOCK/OPTIONS Set Filter Reset Reset the filter status after replacing and/or cleaning the filter. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS repeatedly to reach Filter Reset submenu. 2. Touch Start to reset. CLOCK/OPTIONS Set Fan Timer Various speeds, ranging from high to low, and off. Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function. 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 Fan control. For example set the vent fan on. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS repeatedly to reach Fan Timer submenu. 2. Use the number keypads 2 to set the vent fan on. 3. Touch Start. CLOCK/OPTIONS Set Light Timer Set the cooktop light to turn on and off at certain times. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS follow the prompts to set the light. For example set the light timer on 2:30AM, light timer off on 3:00PM. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS repeatedly to reach Light Timer submenu. 2. Use the number keypads 1 to set. 3. Use the number keypads 1 to set AM. 4. Use the number keypads 2:30 for when the light timer on, touch Start. 5. Use the number keypads 2 to set PM. 6. Use the number keypads 3:00 for when the light timer off, touch Start. NOTE: Hood light timer uses 12Hr AM/PM mode only. If the timer was set, changing Clock to the 24Hr mode or 12Hr w/o AM/PM will automatically cancel the timer. CLOCK/OPTIONS Activate Demo Mode Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron. 1. Touch CLOCK/OPTIONS repeatedly to reach Demo Mode submenu. 2. Use the number keypads 2 to set Demo Mode on. 3. Touch Start. CLOCK/OPTIONS Factory Reset User may set microwave oven back to default state. TIMER SET/OFF Kitchen Timer 1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF 2. Touch the number keypads to set the length of time. 3. For example, to set 12 minutes length time, touch TIMER SET/OFF. 4. User the number keypads to enter 12:00. 5. Touch Start. To Cancel the timer, touch TIMER SET/OFF or Cancel control while the timer count down is active in the display. 6

Keypad Feature Instructions Microwave Oven The CANCEL keypad stops any microwave oven function except for the clock and Cancel control lock. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. When the door is opened, the element(s) will turn off, but the microwave oven light and fan will remain on. Close the door and touch the Start keypad to resume the preset cycle. Activate Control Activate to avoid unintended start. Touch and hold the CANCEL keypad for about Lock 3 seconds until two tones sound and the CONTROL LOCKED appears in the display. Repeat to unlock control. + 30 Sec Add 30 Seconds Touch the + 30 SEC keypad will start 30 seconds of cook time. Start Function Press the START keypad to start any cooking functions. If cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touch START after the door is closed again will resume the preset cycle. LIGHT Turn on Hood Light Press the LIGHT keypad to turn the light beneath the hood on or off. Press the LIGHT keypad repeatedly to adjusts the hood light setting. TURNTABLE Turntable on/off By touching the TURNTABLE keypad, it is possible to switch the turntable on and off during some microwave cycles. The turntable can be turned on or off only during Manual cooking cycles. FAN Turn on the Fan Press the FAN keypad to turn the fan on or off. Press the FAN keypad repeatedly to change from low to high. COOK TIME Set Manual Cooking Touch COOK TIME and then number keypads to set a length of time to cook. For Time example, to set the time to 2:30. 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Use the number keypads to enter 2:30. 3. Touch Start. COOK POWER Set Manual Cooking Touch COOK POWER to set the power level, enter cook power with number keypad. Power (e.g., press 8 for 80%) DUAL CRISP Automatic Crisp 1. Touch DUAL CRISP. 2. Touch DUAL CRISP repeatedly to scroll through foods. For example, to select the Chicken Nuggets setting, DUAL CRISP must be touched twice. 3. Add food with microwave safe dish as prompt in the display. 4. Touch number keypads to enter the quantity. 5. Touch the Start. 6. Turn food over as prompt in the display (Not all foods require turning.). When remind tones sound, open the door and turn food over, close the door. If you don’t open the door, around 2 minutes later, the microwave oven will shut off automatically. 7. Touch the Start to resume. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. TIMED DUAL Manual Crisp 1. Touch TIMED DUAL CRISP. CRISP 2. For example, to set 12 minutes length time, touch TIMED DUAL CRISP. 3. Touch number keypads to enter 12:00. 4. Open the door, add food with the microwave safe dish, and insert into the microwave oven, close the door. 5. Touch Start. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. DEFROST Automatic Defrost 1. Touch DEFROST. 2. Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods. For example, to select the MEAT setting, DEFROST must be touched twice. 3. Touch number keypads to enter the weight. For example, to enter 1.5 lbs, use the number keypads to enter 1.5. 4. Touch the Start. The display will count down the defrost time. For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time. This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. 7

Keypad Feature Instructions REHEAT Automatic Reheat 1. Touch REHEAT. 2. Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods. For example, to select the BEVERAGE setting, REHEAT must be touched twice. 3. Touch number keypads to enter the quantity. 4. Touch the Start. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. POPCORN Popcorn (Sensor) 1. Touch POPCORN. 2. Touch the Start. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. SOFTEN/MELT Soften 1. Touch SOFTEN/MELT repeatedly to scroll through foods. For example, to select the SOFTEN BUTTER setting, SOFTEN/MELT must be touched twice. 2. Touch number keypads to enter quantity (weight or sticks). 3. Touch Start. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. SOFTEN/MELT Melt 1. Touch SOFTEN/MELT repeatedly to scroll through foods. For example, to select the MELT BUTTER setting, SOFTEN/MELT must be touched three times. 2. Touch number keypads to enter quantity (weight or sticks). 3. Touch Start. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. COOK Auto Cook 1. Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods. For example, to select the SMALL POTATOES setting, COOK must be touched twice. 2. Touch number keypads to enter quantity (weight or sticks). 3. Touch Start. BROWN Manual Brown 1. Touch BROWN. 2. For example, to set 12 minutes length time, touch BROWN. 3. Touch number keypads to enter 12:00. 4. Touch Start. KEEP WARM Keep Food Warm 1. Touch KEEP WARM. 2. For example, to set 30 minutes length time, touch KEEP WARM. 3. Touch number keypads to enter 30:00. 4. Touch Start. Features Turntable Dual Crisp/Brown Element Turntable may be turned off for manual cooking only. This The crisp/Brown element is located on the ceiling of the is helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the microwave oven. The oven uses a 1250 W metal tube heater to turntable, or when cooking with plates that are side by side. crisp and brown foods. Turntable cannot be turned off during preset or sensor(on some models) function. Standby Mode When no functions are working (12 hour clock is displayed or if the clock has not been set), microwave oven will switch to Standby Power mode and dim the LCD brightness after 5 minutes. Touch any keypad or open/close the door, and the display will return to the normal brightness. 8

MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which Starting Temperature reflect off the metal floor, walls, and ceiling and pass through the Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods. 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. Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and ■■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as allow children to swing on the microwave oven door. meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size ■■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate of a light, porous food, such as cake. microwave oven when it is empty. ■■ The turntable must be in place and correct side up when Cooking Guidelines microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. See the “Accessories” section to reorder. Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time, and ■■ Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is microwave oven. not available, wax paper, paper towels, or plastic wrap approved ■■ Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, and paper, for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. dried in the microwave oven. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking. ■■ Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves. Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid overcooking ■■ Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, microwave oven. turn food over from bottom to top. ■■ Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended Arranging cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing. If heating irregularly shaped or different-sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller-sized items toward the center. If ■■ Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty. poached eggs and allow a standing time. Piercing Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods Food Characteristics that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places temperature, composition, and density of the food affect cooking to allow steam to vent. results. Shielding Amount of Food Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed. of irregularly shaped foods, bones, and foods such as chicken Check for doneness and add small increments of time if wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal” necessary. section first. Standing Time Size and Shape Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat, Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly standing time depends on the volume and density of the food. shaped food. 9

Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry, Reheat or fish. Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating a DEFROST PREPARATION CHART number of food types. Use the following chart as a guide. MEAT REHEAT CHART Beef: ground, steaks, roast, The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular-shaped cuts should Food Quantity be shielded with foil before Lamb: stew and chops defrosting. Beverage 1-2 cups (250 mL-500 mL) Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb Do not cover. sausage (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Casserole 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Place all meats in a microwave- Place in microwave-safe safe baking dish. container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and POULTRY let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. Chicken: whole and cut up Place in a microwave-safe baking dish, chicken breast-side up. Senses 1 plate, about 8-16 oz Cornish hens Dinner Plate Remove giblets from whole Place food on plate. Cover (227-454 g) Turkey: breast chicken. with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after FISH reheating. Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Place in a microwave-safe Soup Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Shellfish baking dish. Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating. Soften/Melt Sauce Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Soften and Melt functions may be used to soften or melt your Place in microwave-safe food. Times and cooking powers have been preset for a number container. Cover with plastic of food types. Use the following chart as a guide. wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after Food Quantity Preparation reheating. Soften Butter 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 Unwrap and place Baked Goods 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57g) each sticks in microwave-safe container. Place on paper towel. Two small rolls may be counted as 1 piece. Melt Butter 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 Unwrap and place sticks in microwave-safe container. Defrost Soften Ice Cream 16, 32, or 64 oz Place ice cream ■■ For optimal results, food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder (473, 946 or container on when defrosting. 1893 mL) turntable. ■■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before Soften Cream 3 or 8 oz Unwrap and place defrosting. Cheese (85 g or 227 g) in microwave-safe ■■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. container. ■■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the Soften Frozen 12, 16 oz (340 or Remove lid. end of the cycle for more even defrosting. Juice 454 g) ■■ Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or Melt Chocolate 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz Cut squares into small frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using the (113, 170, 227 or pieces or use chips. Defrost feature but should be defrosted manually. 340 g) Place in microwave- ■■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such safe container. as chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the “Aluminum Melt Cheese 8 or 16 oz Cut into small Foil and Metal” section first. (227 or 454 g) pieces and place ■■ Times and cooking powers have been preset for defrosting a in microwave-safe number of food types. container. Food Weight Melt 5 or 10 oz Place in microwave- Marshmallows (142 or 283 g) safe container. Meats* 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg) Poultry* 0.2 to 6.6 lbs (90 g to 3 kg) Fish* 0.2 to 4.4 lbs (90 g to 2 kg) Quick 1.0 lb only * See the Defrost Preparation Chart at end of the “Defrost” section for cuts, sizes, and instructions. 10

Cook Popcorn Senses 3.0- 3.5 oz bags. Food Quantity ■■ Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Small Potatoes 1-4 pieces, 4-7 oz (113-198 g) ■■ Pop only one package of popcorn at a time. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on ■■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave paper towel, around turntable popcorn popper. edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) ■■ Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds, apart. Place single potato and then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels. to the side of the turntable. Let stand 5 minutes after ■■ For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn. cooking. ■■ Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. Large Potatoes Senses 1-4 pieces, 8-10 oz NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave Pierce each potato several (227-283 g). popcorn manufacturer. times with a fork. Place on paper towel, around turntable edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) Dual Crisp apart. Place single potato Dual Crisp is an automatic crisp function. Always use ovenproof to the side of the turntable. microwave-safe dish, and turn food over at prompt. Let stand 5 minutes after NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door and ovenproof cooking. microwave-safe dish will be hot. Use the oven mitts to remove Bacon 1-6 slices the dish. Average thickness: Follow directions on package. For Food Quantity best results, place bacon on Chicken Nuggets 5-15 pieces microwave-safe bacon rack. Frozen Chicken Wings 2-6 pieces Rice Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125- Follow measurements on 500 mL) (dry, white long grain) Frozen Fries 12-36 pieces package for ingredient Frozen Pizza 6-9 inch amounts. Place rice and liquid in microwave-safe Refrigerated Pizza Reheat 1-3 slices dish. Cover with loose fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after Pizza rolls 6-18 pieces cooking, or until liquid is Fish Sticks 5-15 pieces absorbed. Stir. Fresh Vegetable Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Place in microwave-safe Timed Dual Crisp container and add 2-4 tbs Timed Dual Crisp is a manual crisp mode. Ideal for crisping water. Cover with plastic leftovers and frozen foods. Always use ovenproof microwave safe wrap and vent. Stir and dish. let stand 2-3 minutes after NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door and microwave cooking. safe dish will be hot. Use the oven mitts to remove the dish. Frozen Vegetable Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) To use Timed Dual Crisp: Place in microwave-safe 1. Touch TIMED DUAL CRISP. container and add 2-4 tbs 2. Touch number keypads to enter crisp time up to 99 minutes water. Cover with plastic and 59 seconds. wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after 3. Open the door, add food with microwave safe dish into the cooking. microwave oven, close the door. 4. Touch Start. Canned Vegetable 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500, Place in microwave-safe 750 mL or 1 L) container. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent. Stir and Brown let stand 2-3 minutes after Brown is a manual brown mode. Ideal for top browning cooked cooking. foods such as casseroles. Use ovenproof microwave-safe dish or plate. NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, ovenproof microwave-safe dish or plate will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove dish or plate. To use Brown: 1. Touch Brown. 2. Touch number keypads to enter brown time up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. 3. Touch Start. When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off automatically, and end tones will sound. 11

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: Keep Warm 1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. WARNING 2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute. Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool. Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before Aluminum Foil and Metal or after cooking. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. the microwave oven. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven. Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. ■■ Keep Warm uses the crisp/brown element. Use oven proof OK for Use dishes or plates. Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on ■■ Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour. thermometers may be used with the following guidelines: ■■ For best results, cover food. ■■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow To Use: aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling, or floor. 1. Touch KEEP WARM. 2. Touch number keypads to set a length of time up to ■■ Always use the turntable. 60 minutes to warm. ■■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking. Do Not Use Cookware and Dinnerware Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners, such use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish as sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with gold or silver may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not trim or a metallic glaze, should not be used in the microwave use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the oven. following chart as a guide, then test before using. For Use Crisp, Brown and Keep Warm Functions Material Recommendations ■■ Use heat safe dishes to hold foods. Aluminum Foil, See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section. Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 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 non-recycled 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. Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Straw, Wicker, Do not use in microwave oven. Wooden Containers Styrofoam®† Do not use in microwave oven. Wax Paper Acceptable for use. †Styrofoam® is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company. 12

Microwave Cooking Power Sensor Cook Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from power to use by percent, name, or number. For example, food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly. 70%=Medium‑High=7. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid or cover Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent. cooking power of specific foods. MICROWAVE COOKING POWER CHART For Best Cooking Performance: Before using a Sensor Cook function, make sure power has Percent/ been supplied to the microwave oven for at least 2 minutes, the Number Use Name room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the cooking container and the microwave oven cavity are dry. 100%, High 10 Quick heating convenience For optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after the crisp/ (default foods and foods with high brown element has been used before sensor cooking. setting) water content, such as soups, beverages, and most vegetables. 90% 9 Cooking small, tender pieces Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking of meat, ground meat, poultry Manual Cooking pieces, and fish fillets. Touch COOK TIME, touch the number keypads to enter time, Heating cream soups. touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number keypads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control. 80% 8 Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles. Stage Cooking Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than If programming additional stages (up to three). Touch COOK high, for example, whole fish and TIME, touch number keypads to enter time, touch COOK POWER meat loaf. (if not 100%), touch number keypads to enter power level (10-90), then touch OPTIONS/ CLOCK to enter programming for the next 70%, Medium- 7 Reheating a single serving stage, then enter the cook time and cook power of each, finally High of food. touch the Start control. 60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, Add More Time and custards. At the end of any cycle, “Press 0~9 to Add More Time” scrolls Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, in the display. Enter the additional time, if desired, and start the such as lasagna. microwave oven. The cook power for all non-sensor cycles will 50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, and be the same as in the finished cycle but may be changed. If Add pot roasts. More Time is used after a sensor cycle, the power will be 100% but may be changed. Simmering stews. 40% 4 Melting chocolate. Heating bread, rolls, and pastries. 30%, Medium- 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, Low, Defrost poultry, and precooked foods. 20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. 10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit. Doneness Doneness is a function used for adjusting the cook time. This feature can be used on automatic functions. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost functions. Doneness can be changed within the first 20 seconds of starting the cook cycle. To Change Doneness Setting: After starting the cooking cycle, press COOK TIME repeatedly to scroll through “NORMAL,” “MORE DONE,” or “LESS DONE”. 13

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and GREASE FILTERS the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. ■■ Mild soap, water, and dishwasher Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first, unless otherwise noted. TURNTABLE SUPPORT AND ROLLERS, HUB ■■ Mild soap and water or dishwasher STAINLESS STEEL (on some models) NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use INSTALLING/REPLACING FILTERS AND LIGHT BULBS soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop polishing NOTE: A Filter Status indicator (on some models) appears in the creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper display when it is time to replace the charcoal filter and clean towels. Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even or replace the grease filters. See the “Clock/Options” section to with one-time or limited use. reset filter status. Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging. Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave Cleaning Method: oven. Clean monthly or as prompted by Filter Status indicator. Slide the filter away from the tab area and drop out the filter. To ■■ Affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 reinstall, place end of the filter into the opening opposite the tab (not included): area, swing up the other end, and slide it toward the tab area. See the “Accessories” section to order. Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the ■■ Vinegar for hard water spots. top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months. Remove MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR 2 screws on the vent grille, slide the vent grille to the left, tilt it Cleaning Method: forward, lift it out, and remove the filter. To reinstall, place the filter into its 2-hook area with the wire mesh side to the front. Replace ■■ Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge: the vent grille by inserting the 3 bottom latch hooks of the vent Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly grille into the front holes, tilt the vent grille backwards, slide it to on panel. the right, and secure with screws. ■■ Affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside (not included): of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover See the “Accessories” section to order. screw, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screw. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille To avoid damage to microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty is replaceable. Remove 2 screws on the vent grille, slide the vent washcloths, or some paper towels. grille to the left, tilt it forward, and lift it out. Open the bulb cover and replace bulb. To reinstall, close bulb cover. Replace the vent On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain grille by inserting the 3 bottom latch hooks of the vent grille into to avoid damaging. the front holes, tilt the vent grille backwards, slide it to the right, The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when and secure with screws. closed should be kept clean. Cleaning Method: Average soil ■■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. Heavy soil ■■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint‑free cloth. Odors ■■ Lemon juice or vinegar: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven. TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place. Cleaning Method: ■■ Mild soap and water ■■ Dishwasher 14

TROUBLESHOOTING 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 or visit https://www.whirlpool.com/product_help. Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below: whirlpool Customer eXperience Center In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. If you experience Recommended Solutions Microwave oven will Check the following: not operate ■■ 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 Check the following: microwave oven ■■ Soil buildup: Soil buildup on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing. See “General Cleaning” in the “Microwave Oven Care” section. Turntable alternates ■■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle. rotation directions Display shows ■■ “Enter clock” with flashing digits means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock. messages ■■ A letter followed by a number is an error indicator. Call for assistance. Fan running during ■■ This is normal. The microwave oven’s cooling fan, which is separate from the vent fan, automatically cooktop usage 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 oven’s controls while the cooktop below is being used. Radio, TV, or cordless Check the following: phone interference ■■ 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 2.4 GHz-based 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. Odor and smoke coming from microwave oven ■■ This is normal for the first few crisp/brown cycles. The odor will dissipate with repeated use. during crisp/brown cooking Grill element does not ■■ This is not unusual. See “Grill Element” in the “Features” section. appear to be on ■■ Is the element still working properly? Place 2 slices of bread on the tall grill rack, place the rack on the turntable and close the door. Program the microwave oven using manual grill - without microwave - for 10 minutes. The bread should toast dark brown. If it does not toast, call for service. 15

ACCESSORIES For accessories in the U.S.A., you can visit our website at www.whirlpool.com or call us at 1-800-253-1301. www.maytag.ca In Canada, visit our website at www. or or whirlpool.ca call usus call at at 1-800-807-6777. 1-800-807-6777. Replacement Parts Provided Accessories ■■ Turntable ■■ Grill Rack ■■ Turntable support and rollers ■■ Crisp Pan ■■ Turntable hub ■■ Crisp Handle ■■ Grease filter Cleaning Supplies ■■ Charcoal filter ■■ Heavy-duty Degreaser ■■ Cooktop light bulb ■■ Affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner ■■ Cavity light bulb ■■ Affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner ■■ Affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes 16

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS WHIRLPOOL® REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please have the following information available when you call the MICROWAVE RANGE Customer eXperience Center: ■■ Name, address and telephone number HOOD COMBINATION ■■ Model number and serial number ■■ A clear, detailed description of the problem LIMITED WARRANTY ■■ Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address 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, or visit https://www.whirlpool.com/product_help. 2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Whirlpool Service Providers. In the U.S. and Canada, direct all requests for warranty service to: Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777. If outside the 50 United States or Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine whether another warranty applies. TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED FIRST YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (PARTS AND LABOR) 1. Commercial, non-residential, multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with For one year from the date of purchase, when this major published user, operator or installation instructions. appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to 2. In-home Instruction on how to use your product. instructions attached to or furnished with the product, 3. Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada, LP(hereatter Installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or “Whirlpool”) will pay for factory specifed replacement correction of household electrical or plumbing (i.e. house wiring, fuses or parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or water inlet hoses). workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased, or at its sole discretion replace the product. In 4. Consumable parts (i.e. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, etc.). the event of product replacement, your appliance will be 5. Defects or damage caused by the use of non-genuine Whirlpool parts warranted for the remaining term of the original unit’s warranty or accessories. period. 6. Conversion of your product from natural gas or propane gas. SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS ONLY - LABOR NOT 7. Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God or use INCLUDED) with products not approved by Whirlpool. In the second through tenth years from the date of original 8. Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated and by unauthorized service, alteration or modification of the appliance. maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished 9. Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage with the product, Whirlpool will pay for factory specifed parts to appliance finishes unless such damage results from defects in for the following components to correct non-cosmetic defects materials and workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days. in materials or workmanship in these parts that prevent function of this major appliance and that existed when this 10. Discoloration, rust or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic major appliance was purchased. This is a limited 10-year or corrosive environments including but not limited to high salt warranty on the below named parts only and does not include concentrations, high moisture or humidity or exposure to chemicals. repair labor. 11. Food loss due to product failure. ■■ Magnetron 12. Pick-up or delivery. This product is intended for in-home repair. ■■ Cavity (Rust Through and Broken Welds Only) 13. Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS an authorized Whirlpoor servicer is not available. LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS 14. Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built-in fixtures (i.e. PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool trim, decorative panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, countertops, drywall, designated service company. This limited warranty is valid etc.) that interfere with servicing, removal or replacement of the product. only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was 15. Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial numbers purchased. This limited warranty is effective from the date of removed, altered or not easily determined. original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date is The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances required to obtain service under this limited warranty. 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 TEN YEARS 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 Maytag oror your your retailer retailer about about buying buying anan extended extended warranty. 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. 17

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