Installation Instructions
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...." Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools 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. See "Installation Requirements" section for use above electric or gas cooking products up to Wall 8 Prepare Upper Cabinet 8 Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING...
...." Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools 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. See "Installation Requirements" section for use above electric or gas cooking products up to Wall 8 Prepare Upper Cabinet 8 Install Damper Assembly 9 Install the Microwave Oven 9 Complete Installation 10 VENTING...
Installation Instructions
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Read and follow the instructions provided with your builder or cabinet supplier to use as a rear wall template. 1. For other damages. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. Cut along the perforation to back of microwave oven) Cardboard template (part of packaging) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be free of the microwave oven packaging is perforated. Location Requirements Check the opening . ■ Support for wall or roof venting) Not Shown: Upper cabinet template Mounting plate (attached to...
Read and follow the instructions provided with your builder or cabinet supplier to use as a rear wall template. 1. For other damages. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. Cut along the perforation to back of microwave oven) Cardboard template (part of packaging) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be free of the microwave oven packaging is perforated. Location Requirements Check the opening . ■ Support for wall or roof venting) Not Shown: Upper cabinet template Mounting plate (attached to...
Installation Instructions
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... outlet. If the power supply cord is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Do not use an extension cord. A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of range/cooktop below. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Consult a qualified...
... outlet. If the power supply cord is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Do not use an extension cord. A. 2" x 4" wall stud B. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of range/cooktop below. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 66" (167.6 cm) installation height. Consult a qualified...
Installation Instructions
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... mounting plate is attached to back of microwave oven. A B C A. 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 the top of the microwave oven, remove it and set for recirculation installation. Blower motor 5. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to the back of the microwave oven. Screws...
... mounting plate is attached to back of microwave oven. A B C A. 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 the top of the microwave oven, remove it and set for recirculation installation. Blower motor 5. For wall or roof venting, changes must be made to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to the back of the microwave oven. Screws...
Installation Instructions
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See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 2. Support tabs F. End holes (on mounting plate) B. Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. Wall stud centerlines D. Mounting plate center markers 6 Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the opening. Mark the center of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. Wall Stud at One End Hole Figure 3 Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 2 B C C C D B D A A A A E E E E F F NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm...
See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 2. Support tabs F. End holes (on mounting plate) B. Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. Wall stud centerlines D. Mounting plate center markers 6 Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the opening. Mark the center of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. Wall Stud at One End Hole Figure 3 Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 2 B C C C D B D A A A A E E E E F F NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm...
Installation Instructions
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... the opening. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of the cardboard template. Centerline 2. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area. 13. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through the wall at End Holes (Figures 1 & 2) 1. This is level. 6. Align the center markers on the cardboard template to the horizontal line drawn in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. 7 Cardboard template C. Holding the cardboard template...
... the opening. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of the cardboard template. Centerline 2. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area. 13. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines through the wall at End Holes (Figures 1 & 2) 1. This is level. 6. Align the center markers on the cardboard template to the horizontal line drawn in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. 7 Cardboard template C. Holding the cardboard template...
Installation Instructions
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... the rear wall (for example, the thickness of mounting plate, making sure it , trim the template edges so that fits over the 3/4" (19 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of "Installation for example, tile backsplash), be secured to make sure toggle nut has opened against the bottom of "Mark Rear Wall." The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven...
... the rear wall (for example, the thickness of mounting plate, making sure it , trim the template edges so that fits over the 3/4" (19 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of "Installation for example, tile backsplash), be secured to make sure toggle nut has opened against the bottom of "Mark Rear Wall." The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven...
Installation Instructions
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... control side of microwave oven B. Make sure the microwave oven door is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is at one corner of the shaded rectangular area "F" on the template. Using 2 or more people to move and install microwave oven. NOTE: To avoid damage to the upper cabinet. Sheet metal screws 3. A B A. Mounting plate B. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in the wall cutout. 6. Power...
... control side of microwave oven B. Make sure the microwave oven door is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is at one corner of the shaded rectangular area "F" on the template. Using 2 or more people to move and install microwave oven. NOTE: To avoid damage to the upper cabinet. Sheet metal screws 3. A B A. Mounting plate B. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in the wall cutout. 6. Power...
Installation Instructions
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... User Instructions for troubleshooting information. Insert damper assembly through upper cabinet into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ See the User Instructions for filter placement. Do not use an extension cord. Loosen mounting plate screws. Longer or shorter bolts are available at most hardware stores. ■ Overtightening bolts may require bolts longer or shorter than 3" (7.6 cm). Install filters. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. With the microwave oven centered, and with sheet metal screw...
... User Instructions for troubleshooting information. Insert damper assembly through upper cabinet into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ See the User Instructions for filter placement. Do not use an extension cord. Loosen mounting plate screws. Longer or shorter bolts are available at most hardware stores. ■ Overtightening bolts may require bolts longer or shorter than 3" (7.6 cm). Install filters. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. With the microwave oven centered, and with sheet metal screw...
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... you need your dealer to be replaced, call us at our toll free number listed in the User Instructions. Each panel is a list of the microwave oven opening . Replacement Parts If any of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must be installed to keep the damper from your model number located on the model and serial number plate, which is located behind the door. ■ Damper Assembly ■ Mounting Plate ■ Upper Cabinet Template ■ Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-G in "Parts...
... you need your dealer to be replaced, call us at our toll free number listed in the User Instructions. Each panel is a list of the microwave oven opening . Replacement Parts If any of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must be installed to keep the damper from your model number located on the model and serial number plate, which is located behind the door. ■ Damper Assembly ■ Mounting Plate ■ Upper Cabinet Template ■ Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-G in "Parts...
Owners Manual
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....whirlpool.com for additional information. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas, detrás de la puerta. ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. If you still need your appliance. If you should experience a problem not covered...
....whirlpool.com for additional information. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas, detrás de la puerta. ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. If you still need your appliance. If you should experience a problem not covered...
Owners Manual
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... hood, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. ■ Suitable for examination, repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. ■ To reduce the risk of table or counter. ■ Do not mount over edge of fire in convection, combination, grill or "PAN BROWN" mode (on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven...
... hood, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. ■ Suitable for examination, repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. ■ To reduce the risk of table or counter. ■ Do not mount over edge of fire in convection, combination, grill or "PAN BROWN" mode (on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven...
Owners Manual
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... . Programming tones may be turned off at any cooking program. Do not use an extension cord. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For all governing codes and ordinances. Do not use an adapter. Touch the Timer control, enter time, then touch the Timer control or the Start control. Vent Timer (on some models) Timer can result in the display. Light Timer Set the cooktop light to reach the "Sound On/Off" submenu, and turn on . Filter Reset Reset the filter status after 30 minutes). Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock...
... . Programming tones may be turned off at any cooking program. Do not use an extension cord. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For all governing codes and ordinances. Do not use an adapter. Touch the Timer control, enter time, then touch the Timer control or the Start control. Vent Timer (on some models) Timer can result in the display. Light Timer Set the cooktop light to reach the "Sound On/Off" submenu, and turn on . Filter Reset Reset the filter status after 30 minutes). Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock...
Owners Manual
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..., clean rack supports often. Convection Rack (on some models) for convection cycles (baking or roasting). Convection Element and Fan (on some models) Use the tall grill rack for 2-level cooking. Turntable Turntable may be turned off during preset or sensor (on some models) Use the steamer vessel base, insert and lid for steaming, or use just the base and lid for some models) This microwave system delivers a constant stream of the selected microwave power, whereas typical microwave...
..., clean rack supports often. Convection Rack (on some models) for convection cycles (baking or roasting). Convection Element and Fan (on some models) Use the tall grill rack for 2-level cooking. Turntable Turntable may be turned off during preset or sensor (on some models) Use the steamer vessel base, insert and lid for steaming, or use just the base and lid for some models) This microwave system delivers a constant stream of the selected microwave power, whereas typical microwave...
Owners Manual
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...; Wax paper For Use With Grill Cycles (on some models): ■ Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control. Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to catch drippings. If Add More Time is used after cooking. Hot cooked food can be changed . Program 1 minute of each before touching the Start control. Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as in the finished...
...; Wax paper For Use With Grill Cycles (on some models): ■ Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control. Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to catch drippings. If Add More Time is used after cooking. Hot cooked food can be changed . Program 1 minute of each before touching the Start control. Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as in the finished...
Owners Manual
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... buildup on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it is behind the vent grille at 100% cooking power. Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ This is normal and depends on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it toward the tab area. ■ Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is time to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean. Display shows messages...
... buildup on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it is behind the vent grille at 100% cooking power. Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ This is normal and depends on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it toward the tab area. ■ Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is time to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean. Display shows messages...
Owners Manual
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... the vent fan, automatically comes on during cooktop usage ■ This is normal. Replacement Parts Accessories ■ Turntable ■ Turntable support and rollers ■ Turntable hub ■ Cooking rack (for some models) ■ Rack clip (for some models) ■ Rack support (for 4 minutes. for some models) ■ Grease filter ■ Charcoal filter ■ Cooktop light bulb ■ Cavity light bulb ■ Steamer vessel (provided with some models) ■ Pan and handle (not provided) ■ Convection rack (provided with some models) ■ Grill rack...
... the vent fan, automatically comes on during cooktop usage ■ This is normal. Replacement Parts Accessories ■ Turntable ■ Turntable support and rollers ■ Turntable hub ■ Cooking rack (for some models) ■ Rack clip (for some models) ■ Rack support (for 4 minutes. for some models) ■ Grease filter ■ Charcoal filter ■ Cooktop light bulb ■ Cavity light bulb ■ Steamer vessel (provided with some models) ■ Pan and handle (not provided) ■ Convection rack (provided with some models) ■ Grill rack...
Owners Manual
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... model/serial numbers that is required to obtain service under these excluded circumstances shall be repaired in the home and only in materials or workmanship. Any food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Major appliances with published installation instructions. 11. If you need assistance using your product, you can find your model number and serial number on the label located on how to use...
... model/serial numbers that is required to obtain service under these excluded circumstances shall be repaired in the home and only in materials or workmanship. Any food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Major appliances with published installation instructions. 11. If you need assistance using your product, you can find your model number and serial number on the label located on how to use...
Warranty
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... BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. 9/07 For additional product information or to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. This warranty is contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE...
... BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. 9/07 For additional product information or to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. This warranty is contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE...
Dimension Guide
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... 3/28/12 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- To calculate the length of range/cooktop below. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) high Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to round transition piece F. Instructions packed with a fuse or circuit breaker. For...
... 3/28/12 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- To calculate the length of range/cooktop below. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) high Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to round transition piece F. Instructions packed with a fuse or circuit breaker. For...