Installation Instructions
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... and Parts 2 Remove Cardboard Template 2 Location Requirements 2 Product Dimensions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 Remove Mounting Plate 4 Rotate Blower Motor 4 Locate Wall Stud(s 6 Mark Rear Wall 7 Drill Holes in these installation instructions. The appearance of your appliance. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to Wall 8 Prepare Upper Cabinet 8 Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 MICROWAVE HOOD...
... and Parts 2 Remove Cardboard Template 2 Location Requirements 2 Product Dimensions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 Remove Mounting Plate 4 Rotate Blower Motor 4 Locate Wall Stud(s 6 Mark Rear Wall 7 Drill Holes in these installation instructions. The appearance of your appliance. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to Wall 8 Prepare Upper Cabinet 8 Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 MICROWAVE HOOD...
Installation Instructions
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... be free of clearance between the wall and the microwave oven, so that the materials used will be included. For Roof Venting Installation Only: ■ If you are using a rectangular to round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to Round Transition" illustration in "Venting Design Specifications" section. 2 Damper assembly (for cooking. Remove Cardboard Template The cardboard piece from the rest of packaging) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be installed. See "Installation Dimensions...
... be free of clearance between the wall and the microwave oven, so that the materials used will be included. For Roof Venting Installation Only: ■ If you are using a rectangular to round transition piece, the 3" (7.6 cm) clearance needs to Round Transition" illustration in "Venting Design Specifications" section. 2 Damper assembly (for cooking. Remove Cardboard Template The cardboard piece from the rest of packaging) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be installed. See "Installation Dimensions...
Installation Instructions
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... not use of electric shock. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. WARNING: Improper use an extension cord. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. Required: ■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth Electrical...
... not use of electric shock. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. WARNING: Improper use an extension cord. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. Required: ■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. upper cabinet and side cabinet depth Electrical...
Installation Instructions
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...inserted into the microwave oven. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to the venting system. Make sure damper plate tabs are using recirculation installation. Damper plate B. Slots 8. Slide damper plate toward the front of microwave oven. Reattach damper plate. Damper plate 2. A A. Wall Venting Installation Only 1. Screws B. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the slots in another location where wall or roof venting may be made to back of microwave oven exterior...
...inserted into the microwave oven. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to the venting system. Make sure damper plate tabs are using recirculation installation. Damper plate B. Slots 8. Slide damper plate toward the front of microwave oven. Reattach damper plate. Damper plate 2. A A. Wall Venting Installation Only 1. Screws B. Tape the microwave oven door closed so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven, and lower blower motor back into the slots in another location where wall or roof venting may be made to back of microwave oven exterior...
Installation Instructions
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... microwave oven. 1. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. Wall stud centerlines D. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the vertical centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done. Cabinet opening vertical centerline C. Support tabs F. Holes for lag screws...
... microwave oven. 1. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. Wall stud centerlines D. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the vertical centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done. Cabinet opening vertical centerline C. Support tabs F. Holes for lag screws...
Installation Instructions
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...) from the centerline. 5. This is level. 6. Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) hole in Step 8, and mark. 11. or if both sides of the centerline, and mark. 10. Centerline 2. D A C B A. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area. 13. Set the mounting plate aside. Refer to the wall at both end holes marked in Step 4. Cardboard template C. Installation for No Wall Studs at the hole(s) marked...
...) from the centerline. 5. This is level. 6. Cut a 3/4" (19 mm) hole in Step 8, and mark. 11. or if both sides of the centerline, and mark. 10. Centerline 2. D A C B A. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area. 13. Set the mounting plate aside. Refer to the wall at both end holes marked in Step 4. Cardboard template C. Installation for No Wall Studs at the hole(s) marked...
Installation Instructions
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... to the thickest part of the rear wall (for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to outlet. 2. The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at One End Hole" in the "Drill Holes in the top of the mounting plate. If installing on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the studs at...
... to the thickest part of the rear wall (for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to outlet. 2. The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at One End Hole" in the "Drill Holes in the top of the mounting plate. If installing on a second wall stud, insert a lag screw into the studs at...
Installation Instructions
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... Weight Hazard Use two or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at points "D" and "E" on Upper Cabinet Template. 8. NOTE: To avoid damage to move and install microwave oven. Back of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent in place. 9 Damper blade D. Sheet metal screws 3. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. IMPORTANT: The control...
... Weight Hazard Use two or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at points "D" and "E" on Upper Cabinet Template. 8. NOTE: To avoid damage to move and install microwave oven. Back of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent in place. 9 Damper blade D. Sheet metal screws 3. Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. IMPORTANT: The control...
Installation Instructions
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...plate, and set aside on the turntable, and programming a cook time of microwave oven by operating the vent fan. 5. Vent B. Insert damper assembly through upper cabinet into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Damper plate Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into microwave oven. Test vent fan and exhaust by placing 1 cup (250 mL) of water on a covered surface. 8. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Loosen mounting plate screws. Repeat steps 3-6. 10. Connect vent to the User Instructions for filter placement. Damper assembly C. Do not use . 10 Plug microwave oven...
...plate, and set aside on the turntable, and programming a cook time of microwave oven by operating the vent fan. 5. Vent B. Insert damper assembly through upper cabinet into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Damper plate Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into microwave oven. Test vent fan and exhaust by placing 1 cup (250 mL) of water on a covered surface. 8. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Loosen mounting plate screws. Repeat steps 3-6. 10. Connect vent to the User Instructions for filter placement. Damper assembly C. Do not use . 10 Plug microwave oven...
Installation Instructions
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... in the vent system ■ using recirculation installation. NOTES: ■ Vent materials needed for installation are for the damper to open freely and fully. Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of elbows to provide efficient performance ■ using uniformly sized vents ■ using duct tape to seal all joints in "Recommended Vent Length." diameter round vent C. Roof cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) min. A B C Roof venting Roof cap Wall venting Wall cap D E F G A. Do not vent exhaust air into concealed...
... in the vent system ■ using recirculation installation. NOTES: ■ Vent materials needed for installation are for the damper to open freely and fully. Rectangular to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of elbows to provide efficient performance ■ using uniformly sized vents ■ using duct tape to seal all joints in "Recommended Vent Length." diameter round vent C. Roof cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) min. A B C Roof venting Roof cap Wall venting Wall cap D E F G A. Do not vent exhaust air into concealed...
Installation Instructions
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...; Damper Assembly ■ Mounting Plate ■ Upper Cabinet Template ■ Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-G in "Parts Supplied" in the "Tools and Parts" section) A A. W10247296B SP PN W10345003B © 2010. To calculate the length of vent. If you need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Each panel is a list of each vent piece used . Following is 3" (7.6 cm) wide. ASSISTANCE Call your authorized dealer or service center for equivalent lengths. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40...
...; Damper Assembly ■ Mounting Plate ■ Upper Cabinet Template ■ Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-G in "Parts Supplied" in the "Tools and Parts" section) A A. W10247296B SP PN W10345003B © 2010. To calculate the length of vent. If you need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Each panel is a list of each vent piece used . Following is 3" (7.6 cm) wide. ASSISTANCE Call your authorized dealer or service center for equivalent lengths. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40...
Dimension Guide
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... straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must exist between the top of the system you need, add the equivalent length for wall venting only) E D. For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows. Microwave Hood Combination PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS GMH3204XV GMH5205XV GMH6185XV WMH1162XV WMH1163XV WMH1164XW WMH2175XV WMH2205XV WMH3205XV WMH31017A WMH32517A WMH53520A WMH32L19A WMH73L20A Electrical: A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- A time-delay fuse...
... straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must exist between the top of the system you need, add the equivalent length for wall venting only) E D. For best performance, use no more than three 90° elbows. Microwave Hood Combination PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS GMH3204XV GMH5205XV GMH6185XV WMH1162XV WMH1163XV WMH1164XW WMH2175XV WMH2205XV WMH3205XV WMH31017A WMH32517A WMH53520A WMH32L19A WMH73L20A Electrical: A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- A time-delay fuse...
Warranty Information
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... Specified Parts and repair labor to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance. This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of original purchase date is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to correct defects in a remote area where service by a Whirlpool designated service company...
... Specified Parts and repair labor to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance. This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of original purchase date is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to correct defects in a remote area where service by a Whirlpool designated service company...
Use & Care Guide
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... microwave energy: ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the microwave oven. ■ The microwave oven must be killed or seriously injured if you still need your appliance. All safety messages will need assistance, call us at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found in this manual and on your model and serial number located on the front facing of burns, electric...
... microwave energy: ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the microwave oven. ■ The microwave oven must be killed or seriously injured if you still need your appliance. All safety messages will need assistance, call us at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found in this manual and on your model and serial number located on the front facing of burns, electric...
Use & Care Guide
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... operated in operation. ■ When flambeing foods under the hood, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of fire in the microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as water, coffee, or tea are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn the fan on. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Remove wire...
... operated in operation. ■ When flambeing foods under the hood, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of fire in the microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as water, coffee, or tea are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn the fan on. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Remove wire...
Use & Care Guide
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... microwave oven is properly installed and grounded. If the power supply cord is properly grounded. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an outlet that is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Do not use an extension cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must...
... microwave oven is properly installed and grounded. If the power supply cord is properly grounded. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an outlet that is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Do not use an extension cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must...
Use & Care Guide
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... & Energy Save; 2-Scrolling Speed; 3-Sound; 4-Language; 5-Auto Vent Fan; 6-Filter Reset; 7-Fan Timer; 8-Light Timer; 9-Demo Mode; 10-Factory Reset. This is active in the display. Touch and hold the Cancel control for 2-level cooking. Cooking Rack Use the rectangular cooking rack only for about 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and padlock icon appears in the microwave oven detects moisture released from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot...
... & Energy Save; 2-Scrolling Speed; 3-Sound; 4-Language; 5-Auto Vent Fan; 6-Filter Reset; 7-Fan Timer; 8-Light Timer; 9-Demo Mode; 10-Factory Reset. This is active in the display. Touch and hold the Cancel control for 2-level cooking. Cooking Rack Use the rectangular cooking rack only for about 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and padlock icon appears in the microwave oven detects moisture released from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot...
Use & Care Guide
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... the microwave oven. See "Settings" section to paper towel. ■ Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water. ■ Stainless steel (on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out, and remove filter. To avoid damage to replace the charcoal filter, and clean or replace the grease filters. Slide the filter away from the tab area, and drop out the filter. Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screws. ■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light is...
... the microwave oven. See "Settings" section to paper towel. ■ Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water. ■ Stainless steel (on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out, and remove filter. To avoid damage to replace the charcoal filter, and clean or replace the grease filters. Slide the filter away from the tab area, and drop out the filter. Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screws. ■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light is...
Use & Care Guide
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...; Rack support ■ Grease filter ■ Charcoal filter ■ Cooktop light bulb ■ Cavity light bulb ■ Heavy Duty Degreaser ■ affresh™ Kitchen Appliance Cleaner ■ affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner ■ affresh™ Stainless Steel Wipes 7 www.whirlpool.com Microwave oven will not operate Check the following : ■ Proximity Move the receiver away from the vent fan, automatically comes on during microwave oven operation. On some models, if a packaging spacer is a list of a service call...
...; Rack support ■ Grease filter ■ Charcoal filter ■ Cooktop light bulb ■ Cavity light bulb ■ Heavy Duty Degreaser ■ affresh™ Kitchen Appliance Cleaner ■ affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner ■ affresh™ Stainless Steel Wipes 7 www.whirlpool.com Microwave oven will not operate Check the following : ■ Proximity Move the receiver away from the vent fan, automatically comes on during microwave oven operation. On some models, if a packaging spacer is a list of a service call...
Use & Care Guide
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... repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Major appliances with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for future reference. The cost of repair or replacement under this User Instructions and model number information for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in -home service is designed to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY...
... repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Major appliances with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for future reference. The cost of repair or replacement under this User Instructions and model number information for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in -home service is designed to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY...