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The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. NOTES: These installation instructions cover different models. 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. NOTES: These installation instructions cover different models. MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to 36" (91.4 cm) wide.
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The location must provide: Location Requirements Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
The location must provide: Location Requirements Check the opening where the microwave oven will be installed. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
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...Remove screws attaching damper plate to the venting system. Tape (multiple locations) 3. Back of the microwave oven and lift up. Screws (in case the venting method is changed, or the microwave oven is being handled. 2. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to the work surface, place a... is being handled. NOTE: Do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is set for ventless (recirculating) installation. Mounting plate B. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven. A B A B C A Screws B. NOTE: Skip this section if you are using ventless (...
...Remove screws attaching damper plate to the venting system. Tape (multiple locations) 3. Back of the microwave oven and lift up. Screws (in case the venting method is changed, or the microwave oven is being handled. 2. Remove 2 screws attaching blower motor to the work surface, place a... is being handled. NOTE: Do not grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is set for ventless (recirculating) installation. Mounting plate B. Lift blower motor out of microwave oven. A B A B C A Screws B. NOTE: Skip this section if you are using ventless (...
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..."Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Exhaust port 6. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1 of microwave oven. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Lower blower motor back into the ...slots in Step 3. 7. Screws B. Reattach blower motor to the microwave oven. 7. Reattach damper plate. Slots D. Damper plate tabs 8. A D B A. Securely tighten screws. Repeat Step 4 from "Wall Venting ...
..."Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Exhaust port 6. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1 of microwave oven. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." Lower blower motor back into the ...slots in Step 3. 7. Screws B. Reattach blower motor to the microwave oven. 7. Reattach damper plate. Slots D. Damper plate tabs 8. A D B A. Securely tighten screws. Repeat Step 4 from "Wall Venting ...
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... Rear Wall." 2. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the wall stud(s) at all 4 corner holes marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall." 7 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...
... Rear Wall." 2. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the wall stud(s) at all 4 corner holes marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall." 7 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...
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... forward, insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through the 2 corner holes that the top of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the microwave oven. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure it is aligned with toggle nuts through the drywall, and finger tighten the bolts to the...
... forward, insert 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts through the 2 corner holes that the top of the mounting plate is aligned with the front edge of the microwave oven. Position mounting plate on the wall, making sure it is aligned with toggle nuts through the drywall, and finger tighten the bolts to the...
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... with 2 sheet metal screws. 5. Power supply cord bushing 6. Check that the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven. Damper blade D. Sheet metal screws 4. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent...Mounting plate B. NOTE: If upper cabinet is closed and taped shut. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at the bottom of the microwave oven so that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully. 2. Cut the 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at one corner of...
... with 2 sheet metal screws. 5. Power supply cord bushing 6. Check that the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven. Damper blade D. Sheet metal screws 4. With front of microwave oven still tilted, thread power supply cord through the wall, make sure the damper assembly fits easily into the vent...Mounting plate B. NOTE: If upper cabinet is closed and taped shut. Drill 3/8" (10 mm) holes at the bottom of the microwave oven so that damper blade moves freely, and opens fully. 2. Cut the 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) diameter hole at one corner of...
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... a protected surface. 8. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. NOTES: Repeat steps 3-6. 10. Tighten bolts until there is required, rotate microwave oven downward. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one person holding it in place. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place, insert bolts through upper cabinet into...
... a protected surface. 8. Adjust mounting plate and retighten screws. 9. NOTES: Repeat steps 3-6. 10. Tighten bolts until there is required, rotate microwave oven downward. With the microwave oven centered, and with at least one person holding it in place. Push microwave oven against mounting plate and hold in place, insert bolts through upper cabinet into...
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...(12.2 m) C. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m) Accessories Filler Panel Kits are available from sticking. Each panel is located behind the microwave oven door on the Web. The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must be used... Panel Kit Number A. See your authorized dealer or service center for equivalent lengths. For best performance, use when installing this microwave oven in the Use and Care Guide, and reference the appropriate part number listed here. All rights reserved. 4619-656-17423...
...(12.2 m) C. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m) Accessories Filler Panel Kits are available from sticking. Each panel is located behind the microwave oven door on the Web. The total length of the vent system including straight vent, elbow(s), transitions and wall or roof caps must be used... Panel Kit Number A. See your authorized dealer or service center for equivalent lengths. For best performance, use when installing this microwave oven in the Use and Care Guide, and reference the appropriate part number listed here. All rights reserved. 4619-656-17423...
Use and Care Guide
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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 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.
Use and Care Guide
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... 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...
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... Always read and obey all instructions before placing bags in this manual and on your appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the microwave oven. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in this manual. After heating, allow the container to facilitate cooking. ... basic safety precautions should be grounded. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will tell you don't follow instructions. These...
... Always read and obey all instructions before placing bags in this manual and on your appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the microwave oven. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in this manual. After heating, allow the container to facilitate cooking. ... basic safety precautions should be grounded. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will tell you don't follow instructions. These...
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...in a risk of electric shock. Required: • A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- WARNING: Improper use paper products when appliance is no damage to microwave energy. for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations. ■ Do not immerse cord or plug in...block any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to whether the microwave oven is damaged. Do not use the microwave oven near the microwave oven. Do not use an extension cord. Do not remove ground prong. It is important not to operate ...
...in a risk of electric shock. Required: • A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- WARNING: Improper use paper products when appliance is no damage to microwave energy. for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations. ■ Do not immerse cord or plug in...block any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to whether the microwave oven is damaged. Do not use the microwave oven near the microwave oven. Do not use an extension cord. Do not remove ground prong. It is important not to operate ...
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...this manual. F G H I . Charcoal filter (behind vent grille) D. Cooktop light K. Do not operate the oven without having the turntable in this microwave oven. ■ Clean rack supports often (see "General Cleaning" section). Hub C. To Install: 1. PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may have purchased may... cover several different models. To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF. Model and serial number plate C. Metal shielded window H. Microwave inlet cover L. A "turntable off for cooking, remove it on rack touch the top or sides of the parts. Vent grille B....
...this manual. F G H I . Charcoal filter (behind vent grille) D. Cooktop light K. Do not operate the oven without having the turntable in this microwave oven. ■ Clean rack supports often (see "General Cleaning" section). Hub C. To Install: 1. PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may have purchased may... cover several different models. To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF. Model and serial number plate C. Metal shielded window H. Microwave inlet cover L. A "turntable off for cooking, remove it on rack touch the top or sides of the parts. Vent grille B....
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... ADD 30 SEC during a manual cook cycle will add 30 seconds of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. To Set: The microwave oven and timer must be adjusted, if necessary. Touch CANCEL OFF to complete the adjustment. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad...to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of day or Timer countdown. Start The START pad begins any other time, a power failure has occurred. The microwave oven will appear on the display. 6 Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch CLOCK or START. Touch ...
... ADD 30 SEC during a manual cook cycle will add 30 seconds of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. To Set: The microwave oven and timer must be adjusted, if necessary. Touch CANCEL OFF to complete the adjustment. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad...to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of day or Timer countdown. Start The START pad begins any other time, a power failure has occurred. The microwave oven will appear on the display. 6 Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch CLOCK or START. Touch ...
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... on . Remember, touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is ideal for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to set time. To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from display. Demo Mode The Demo Mode is active in standby mode. Timer The Timer can be in the display will... each minute after 2 minutes, the display will return to turn tones back on . Tones Tones are turned off . It may stay on the microwave generator (magnetron). Touch and hold the number pad "1" for learning how to cancel the Timer when only the Timer is touched during any other control...
... on . Remember, touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is ideal for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to set time. To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from display. Demo Mode The Demo Mode is active in standby mode. Timer The Timer can be in the display will... each minute after 2 minutes, the display will return to turn tones back on . Tones Tones are turned off . It may stay on the microwave generator (magnetron). Touch and hold the number pad "1" for learning how to cancel the Timer when only the Timer is touched during any other control...
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.... ■ Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Composition and Density Foods high in place and correct side up when microwave oven is normal during heavy cooking. Plastic wrap should not be in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will cook more ... food affect cooking results. Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. Microwaves are attracted to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. Use the...
.... ■ Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Composition and Density Foods high in place and correct side up when microwave oven is normal during heavy cooking. Plastic wrap should not be in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will cook more ... food affect cooking results. Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. Microwaves are attracted to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. Use the...
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... Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may become hot from heat transferred from the microwave oven. Heating cream soups. 80% Heating rice, pasta or casseroles. Simmering stews. 40% Melting chocolate. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers... it . 2. Do not use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may be used in microwave oven. Wax Paper Acceptable for microwave oven use . Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat thermometers, skewers, twist...
... Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may become hot from heat transferred from the microwave oven. Heating cream soups. 80% Heating rice, pasta or casseroles. Simmering stews. 40% Melting chocolate. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers... it . 2. Do not use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may be used in microwave oven. Wax Paper Acceptable for microwave oven use . Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat thermometers, skewers, twist...
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...first stage. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to resume. Touch START. Place food on the dish, and then starting the cycle. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. 4. The display will sound, followed by reminder tones. 5. Touch START. Quick Touch Cooking (sensor and non-sensor) A ...sensor in Stages: 1. This allows the microwave oven to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of popcorn immediately following the cycle. When the ...
...first stage. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to resume. Touch START. Place food on the dish, and then starting the cycle. See "Microwave Cooking Power" chart. 4. The display will sound, followed by reminder tones. 5. Touch START. Quick Touch Cooking (sensor and non-sensor) A ...sensor in Stages: 1. This allows the microwave oven to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of popcorn immediately following the cycle. When the ...
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..., "END" will appear in the display for a moment, and then will be adjusted during the first 20 seconds of -cycle tones will appear briefly 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...Remove frozen vegetables from package. To Use Fresh Veg/Frozen Veg: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch START. Beverages in microwavable container, place on the turntable and close the door. 2. Enter the amount. To Use Baked Potato: 1. The cycle will start automatically, and "...
..., "END" will appear in the display for a moment, and then will be adjusted during the first 20 seconds of -cycle tones will appear briefly 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...Remove frozen vegetables from package. To Use Fresh Veg/Frozen Veg: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch START. Beverages in microwavable container, place on the turntable and close the door. 2. Enter the amount. To Use Baked Potato: 1. The cycle will start automatically, and "...