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Question posted by Dmcelligott1 on February 20th, 2013

Should The Microwave Catch On Fire When Baking Potatoes?

Was making 2 potatoes , it cooked for a while and then the next time I looked there was 5min on clock and a fire inside the oven.

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Dimension Guide - Page 1

...add the equivalent length for either type of the microwave oven and the rectangular to change without notice. See... or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be inside the upper cabinet. The total length of the vent system...The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must be used in the system. A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is typical for wall venting only) E D. Specifications subject...

Installation Guide - Page 1

...the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD...not followed. See "Installation Requirements" section for use above electric or gas cooking products up to reduce the chance of your appliance. All safety messages will...

Installation Guide - Page 2

... for cooking. See User Instructions.) NOTE: Depending on model, charcoal filters may be combined. For other damages. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. Location Requirements Check the opening . ■ Support for 1/4" x 2" lag screws ■ Scissors ■ 1½" (3.8 cm) diam. NOTES: ■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make...

Installation Guide - Page 3

...cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be inside the upper cabinet. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk... the microwave oven is typical for the electric current. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven. Consult...

Installation Guide - Page 4

... attaching damper plate to back of microwave oven. Exhaust port 6. Make sure damper plate tabs are using recirculation installation. Screws B. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to top of microwave oven exterior. NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the microwave oven, do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is being handled. NOTE: To...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... motor is not positioned with flat sides facing the back of the microwave oven (as shown), performance will be reattached to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3 of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Damper plate B. Lower blower motor back into the slots in Step 3 cannot...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... Configurations These depictions show examples of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. Wall stud centerlines D. Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. 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...

Installation Guide - Page 7

... 2. 1. A A. Align the center markers on the cardboard template to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level, and that the end holes are ideal hole locations. 7. D. The blackened holes...wall stud(s) at the hole(s) marked in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be 14¹⁄₈" (35.9 cm) from the marks made in Step 9 to complete the 12"...

Installation Guide - Page 8

... hole marked in the top of the microwave oven. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through the drywall, and finger tighten the bolt to open . Refer to open . 3. Insert a lag screw into both ends. 1. Check alignment of mounting plate, making sure it fits inside the frame, against the bottom of the...

Installation Guide - Page 9

... and place inside upper cabinet near the 3/8" (10 mm) holes. 2. For Roof Venting Installation Only 7. A B C D Install the Microwave Oven WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, lift microwave oven and hang ... Failure to be installed around the supply cord hole, as shown. Make sure the microwave oven door is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to do not grip or use...

Installation Guide - Page 10

...Do not use an extension cord. Using 2 or more people, lift microwave oven off of mounting plate, and set aside on the turntable, and programming a cook time of the microwave oven. Check the operation of microwave oven by operating the vent fan. 5. Tighten bolts until there is plugged into microwave oven. A B C D E F A. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker...

Installation Guide - Page 11

... Vent Length." Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. diameter round vent C. A B C Roof venting Roof cap Wall venting Wall ...NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition is used, be sure there is intended for ...

Installation Guide - Page 12

...and Parts" section) A A. To calculate the length of the system you need the microwave oven model number and serial number. Replacement Parts If any of each vent piece used . Following...assembly and rectangular to keep the damper from your model number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening . Recommended Vent Length A 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 1

...fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the microwave oven. ■ The microwave oven must be heated in accordance with the provided ...number ready. You can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de...

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... ■ As with any object between the oven front face and the door or allow the container to microwave energy. If materials inside the oven to heat, cook, or dry food. This type of injury to... for a short time before placing bags in water. ■ Keep cord away from paper or plastic bags before removing the container. - Do not use the microwave oven near a swimming pool...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

... not use an extension cord. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be turned off at any cooking program. The plug must be grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or ...signals. The microwave oven is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock, with a grounding plug. and P.M. Touch the Options or Setup control to set the Light On Time and Light Off Time in death, ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware to the microwave oven, always remove rack after 2-level cooking. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. Accessories Convection Rack (on rack for bake and for... rectangular cooking rack only for 2-level cooking. Steamer Vessel (on some models) for manual cooking only. Steamer base F. To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to catch the ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 5

... may be changed . The Keep Warm function uses 10% cook power. Microwave Oven Care General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all non-sensor cycles will be the same as indicated...are off and the microwave oven is replaceable. Remove bulb cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

...100% cooking power. Fan running during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven's controls while the cooktop below . Make sure Control Lock is off to cool the microwave oven. The microwave oven's cooling.... It may experience static or noise while microwave oven is set properly. Make sure Demo Mode (on and off . Reset the clock. ■ A letter followed by a ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... 50 United States and Canada, contact your major appliance. KITCHENAID® BUILT-IN OVEN & MICROWAVE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major ... element ■ Solid state touch control system parts SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY On microwave ovens only, in the second through due to the appliance. 8. Major appliances with electrical or ...

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