Installation Instructions
Page 1
These installation instructions cover different models. NOTES: MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to 36" (91.4 cm) wide. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions.
These installation instructions cover different models. NOTES: MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to 36" (91.4 cm) wide. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions.
Installation Instructions
Page 2
The location must provide: INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Location Requirements Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
The location must provide: INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Location Requirements Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Installation Instructions
Page 4
... may be made to the venting system. Remove screws attaching damper plate to back of microwave oven. NOTE: Do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is set for ventless (recirculating) installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must... be used. Mounting plate B. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to top of microwave oven exterior. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the back of the microwave oven, and set aside. 3. Tape (multiple locations) 3. Keep damper plate and screws ...
... may be made to the venting system. Remove screws attaching damper plate to back of microwave oven. NOTE: Do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is set for ventless (recirculating) installation. For wall or roof venting, changes must... be used. Mounting plate B. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to top of microwave oven exterior. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the back of the microwave oven, and set aside. 3. Tape (multiple locations) 3. Keep damper plate and screws ...
Installation Instructions
Page 5
...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 the microwave oven. Screws B. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Exhaust port C A. A D B ... Step 4 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven. Screws B. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Make sure damper plate tabs...
...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 the microwave oven. Screws B. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Exhaust port C A. A D B ... Step 4 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the back of microwave oven. Screws B. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Make sure damper plate tabs...
Installation Instructions
Page 7
... mounting plate must align with the front edge of the cabinet. 6. Find the wall stud centerline(s) marked in steps 6 and 8. 10. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2 or more , hole(s) through the mounting plate, closest to...
... mounting plate must align with the front edge of the cabinet. 6. Find the wall stud centerline(s) marked in steps 6 and 8. 10. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2 or more , hole(s) through the mounting plate, closest to...
Installation Instructions
Page 8
... to the wall on bolts from upper cabinet. 3. Position mounting plate on a second wall stud, insert lag screw(s) into wall stud(s) in Step 2 of the microwave oven. Push the 2 bolts with the holes in the top of "Installation for One Wall Stud at Corner Holes" in the "Drill Holes in Rear...
... to the wall on bolts from upper cabinet. 3. Position mounting plate on a second wall stud, insert lag screw(s) into wall stud(s) in Step 2 of the microwave oven. Push the 2 bolts with the holes in the top of "Installation for One Wall Stud at Corner Holes" in the "Drill Holes in Rear...
Installation Instructions
Page 9
... 4. A B C 3. NOTE: If venting through the power supply cord hole in the wall cutout. 9 Place a washer on the back of microwave oven B. Make sure the microwave oven door is the heavy side. This hole is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to the upper cabinet. Failure to move and... install microwave oven. Back of the microwave oven so that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully. 2. Power supply cord bushing 6. Install Damper Assembly (for the power...
... 4. A B C 3. NOTE: If venting through the power supply cord hole in the wall cutout. 9 Place a washer on the back of microwave oven B. Make sure the microwave oven door is the heavy side. This hole is metal, the supply cord bushing needs to the upper cabinet. Failure to move and... install microwave oven. Back of the microwave oven so that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully. 2. Power supply cord bushing 6. Install Damper Assembly (for the power...
Installation Instructions
Page 10
...and retighten screws. 9. If adjustment is no gap between upper cabinet and microwave oven. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one person holding it in place. Loosen mounting plate screws. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9. 7. Repeat ...steps 3-6. 10. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place, insert bolts through upper cabinet into microwave oven. NOTES: Tighten bolts until there is...
...and retighten screws. 9. If adjustment is no gap between upper cabinet and microwave oven. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one person holding it in place. Loosen mounting plate screws. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be adjusted, skip steps 7-9. 7. Repeat ...steps 3-6. 10. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place, insert bolts through upper cabinet into microwave oven. NOTES: Tighten bolts until there is...
Installation Instructions
Page 12
...;₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total A 6 ft (1.8 m) B 2 ft (0.6 m) C A. If you need , add the equivalent lengths of the microwave oven. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 1 rectangular to round transition piece = 5 ft (1.5 m) D. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft...cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total A 6 ft (1.8 m) B 2 ft (0.6 m) A A. For best performance, use when installing this microwave oven in the Use and Care Guide, and reference the appropriate part number listed here. One 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90°...
...;₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total A 6 ft (1.8 m) B 2 ft (0.6 m) C A. If you need , add the equivalent lengths of the microwave oven. Two 90° elbows = 20 ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 1 rectangular to round transition piece = 5 ft (1.5 m) D. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft...cm) vent system = 73 ft (22.2 m) total A 6 ft (1.8 m) B 2 ft (0.6 m) A A. For best performance, use when installing this microwave oven in the Use and Care Guide, and reference the appropriate part number listed here. One 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90°...
Use and Care Guide
Page 1
or visit our website at... ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 8206540 Model MH2175XS
or visit our website at... ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 8206540 Model MH2175XS
Use and Care Guide
Page 2
... Clock 6 Tones 7 Timer 7 Control Lock 7 Vent Fan 7 Cooktop Light 7 Demo Mode 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages (or steps 10 Doneness 10 Quick Touch Cooking (... Cooking 12 Reheating 12 2-4 Plates 13 Defrosting 13 Warm Hold 13 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 14 General Cleaning 14 Replacing Filters 15 Replacing Cooktop Light 15 Replacing Microwave Oven Light 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 18 Replacement Parts 18 WARRANTY...
... Clock 6 Tones 7 Timer 7 Control Lock 7 Vent Fan 7 Cooktop Light 7 Demo Mode 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages (or steps 10 Doneness 10 Quick Touch Cooking (... Cooking 12 Reheating 12 2-4 Plates 13 Defrosting 13 Warm Hold 13 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 14 General Cleaning 14 Replacing Filters 15 Replacing Cooktop Light 15 Replacing Microwave Oven Light 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 18 Replacement Parts 18 WARRANTY...
Use and Care Guide
Page 3
...not overheat the liquid. - Always read and obey all instructions before and halfway through heating it has been damaged or dropped. ■ The microwave oven should be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure...should not be grounded. It is not always present. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other combustible materials are not followed. MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of electric shock. ■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Call an authorized ...
...not overheat the liquid. - Always read and obey all instructions before and halfway through heating it has been damaged or dropped. ■ The microwave oven should be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure...should not be grounded. It is not always present. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other combustible materials are not followed. MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of electric shock. ■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Call an authorized ...
Use and Care Guide
Page 4
...on top of the oven. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an outlet that there is important not to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to follow these instructions can ...-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. • A separate circuit serving only this oven when not in harmful exposure to operate this microwave oven outdoors. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as lye-based oven...
...on top of the oven. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an outlet that there is important not to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to follow these instructions can ...-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. • A separate circuit serving only this oven when not in harmful exposure to operate this microwave oven outdoors. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as lye-based oven...
Use and Care Guide
Page 5
... Popcorn function. ■ Do not cook food directly on the support. A "turntable off for cooking, remove it on the side walls of the microwave oven. Metal shielded window H. Turntable B. The turntable will appear in the display. F G H I . Cooking guide label I JK L A. ... the oven without having the turntable in oven cavity) J. A BC D E Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can rotate in this manual. Microwave oven light F. Charcoal filter (behind vent grille) D. Door safety lock system G. Support The turntable can be turned off " icon will turn ...
... Popcorn function. ■ Do not cook food directly on the support. A "turntable off for cooking, remove it on the side walls of the microwave oven. Metal shielded window H. Turntable B. The turntable will appear in the display. F G H I . Cooking guide label I JK L A. ... the oven without having the turntable in oven cavity) J. A BC D E Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can rotate in this manual. Microwave oven light F. Charcoal filter (behind vent grille) D. Door safety lock system G. Support The turntable can be turned off " icon will turn ...
Use and Care Guide
Page 6
... "3" for the Control Lock and Demo Mode. If cooking is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not show a.m. To Set: The microwave oven and timer must be adjusted, if necessary. Touch 0. 3. If the ":" blinks in the display. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, ...other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF to complete the adjustment. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed. When the microwave oven is not in use (standby mode), the display shows the time of the control. Touch CLOCK. Touch and hold CLOCK for 30 seconds, and...
... "3" for the Control Lock and Demo Mode. If cooking is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not show a.m. To Set: The microwave oven and timer must be adjusted, if necessary. Touch 0. 3. If the ":" blinks in the display. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, ...other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF to complete the adjustment. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed. When the microwave oven is not in use (standby mode), the display shows the time of the control. Touch CLOCK. Touch and hold CLOCK for 30 seconds, and...
Use and Care Guide
Page 7
...signals, indicating the following: One tone ■ Valid entry (short tone) Two tones ■ End of timer countdown ■ End of the microwave oven. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or CANCEL OFF to use of stage in multistage cooking ■ Control Lock active ■ Hidden feature has been ... reminder. To see the countdown for 3 seconds until the cooking function ends. Touch and hold the number pad "2" for 10 seconds while the microwave oven is active in the display as a reminder. NOTE: The Timer does not start at low speed when any non-sensor cooking function begins,...
...signals, indicating the following: One tone ■ Valid entry (short tone) Two tones ■ End of timer countdown ■ End of the microwave oven. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or CANCEL OFF to use of stage in multistage cooking ■ Control Lock active ■ Hidden feature has been ... reminder. To see the countdown for 3 seconds until the cooking function ends. Touch and hold the number pad "2" for 10 seconds while the microwave oven is active in the display as a reminder. NOTE: The Timer does not start at low speed when any non-sensor cooking function begins,...
Use and Care Guide
Page 8
... turntable must be slightly firm. Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Do not use the microwave oven for 5 minutes. Use the lid supplied with cookware. Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to burst. If cooking ... containers from bottom to center. Let potatoes stand for canning, sterilizing or deep frying. Steam buildup in whole eggs may be dried in microwave oven. ■ Do not use if turntable is in use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a ...
... turntable must be slightly firm. Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Do not use the microwave oven for 5 minutes. Use the lid supplied with cookware. Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to burst. If cooking ... containers from bottom to center. Let potatoes stand for canning, sterilizing or deep frying. Steam buildup in whole eggs may be dried in microwave oven. ■ Do not use if turntable is in use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a ...
Use and Care Guide
Page 9
...and pot roasts. For example, whole fish and meat loaf. 70%, Medium-High Reheating a single serving of light) can be used in microwave oven. Browning Dish Bottom must fit on some metal can occur and cause damage to use the turntable. ■ Do not allow contact ... at 100% cooking power for 1 minute. Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use in microwave oven with another metal object during cooking. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with high water content,...
...and pot roasts. For example, whole fish and meat loaf. 70%, Medium-High Reheating a single serving of light) can be used in microwave oven. Browning Dish Bottom must fit on some metal can occur and cause damage to use the turntable. ■ Do not allow contact ... at 100% cooking power for 1 minute. Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use in microwave oven with another metal object during cooking. To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with high water content,...
Use and Care Guide
Page 10
... time will freeze for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is cooling. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level using a microwave popcorn popper, follow directions on package. ■ Pop only one package at different cooking powers for manual cooking at a time. ■ Do... display and/or stop reminder tones. Quick Touch Cooking (sensor and non-sensor) A sensor in Stages: 1. Manual Cooking To Use: 1. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. 4. During programming, before touching START, touch COOK TIME once for MORE, twice for LESS or 3 times for Popcorn. If ...
... time will freeze for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is cooling. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level using a microwave popcorn popper, follow directions on package. ■ Pop only one package at different cooking powers for manual cooking at a time. ■ Do... display and/or stop reminder tones. Quick Touch Cooking (sensor and non-sensor) A sensor in Stages: 1. Manual Cooking To Use: 1. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. 4. During programming, before touching START, touch COOK TIME once for MORE, twice for LESS or 3 times for Popcorn. If ...
Use and Care Guide
Page 11
... start automatically. To Use Fresh Veg/Frozen Veg: 1. When sensing is almost completed, the MAX TIME icon and estimated remaining cook time will appear in microwavable container. ■ Add water: 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) to 1 cup (250 mL) vegetables; 1/3 cup (80 mL) to 2-3 cups (500-750 mL) vegetables;...end-of the cup's opening will scroll across the display. 3. To Use Baked Potato: 1. When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in microwavable container, place on 3 sides. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. 11 Loosen cover on...
... start automatically. To Use Fresh Veg/Frozen Veg: 1. When sensing is almost completed, the MAX TIME icon and estimated remaining cook time will appear in microwavable container. ■ Add water: 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) to 1 cup (250 mL) vegetables; 1/3 cup (80 mL) to 2-3 cups (500-750 mL) vegetables;...end-of the cup's opening will scroll across the display. 3. To Use Baked Potato: 1. When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in microwavable container, place on 3 sides. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. 11 Loosen cover on...