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... INSTRUCTIONS This product is the safety alert symbol. See "Installation Requirements" section for use above electric or gas cooking products up to reduce the chance 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. These installation instructions cover different models...
... INSTRUCTIONS This product is the safety alert symbol. See "Installation Requirements" section for use above electric or gas cooking products up to reduce the chance 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. These installation instructions cover different models...
Installation Instructions
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... Rear Wall" part of packaging) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be included. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. The location must be combined. Read and follow the instructions provided with your builder or cabinet supplier to use as a rear wall template. 1. See User Instructions.) NOTE: Depending on model, charcoal filters may be free of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave oven and upper cabinet. ■ Grounded electrical...
... Rear Wall" part of packaging) Aluminum grease filters Charcoal filters (Depending on model, aluminum grease filter and charcoal filter may not be included. See "Venting Design Specifications" section. The location must be combined. Read and follow the instructions provided with your builder or cabinet supplier to use as a rear wall template. 1. See User Instructions.) NOTE: Depending on model, charcoal filters may be free of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes microwave oven and items placed inside the microwave oven and upper cabinet. ■ Grounded electrical...
Installation Instructions
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... result in death, fire, or electrical shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Failure to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Do not use an adapter. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be inside the upper cabinet. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of electric shock. Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must...
... result in death, fire, or electrical shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Failure to whether the microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a fuse or circuit breaker. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Do not use an adapter. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be inside the upper cabinet. Exact dimensions may vary depending on type of electric shock. Installation Dimensions NOTE: The grounded 3 prong outlet must...
Installation Instructions
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... 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 microwave oven. Lift blower motor out of the microwave oven and lift up. Wall Venting Installation Only 1. Remove screws attaching damper plate to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Screws (in Step 1. 4 Damper plate B. Screws C. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be used...
... 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 microwave oven. Lift blower motor out of the microwave oven and lift up. Wall Venting Installation Only 1. Remove screws attaching damper plate to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Screws (in Step 1. 4 Damper plate B. Screws C. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Mounting Plate Depending on your model, the mounting plate may be in the foam packaging, or it may be used...
Installation Instructions
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...of microwave oven. Securely tighten screws. Exhaust port IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 1 of the microwave oven. D A. Screws C. Damper plate tabs D. Slots 8. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be poor. NOTE: If blower motor is not positioned with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5. A 6. Reattach damper plate. Roof Venting Installation...
...of microwave oven. Securely tighten screws. Exhaust port IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in Step 1 of the microwave oven. D A. Screws C. Damper plate tabs D. Slots 8. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 3 cannot be poor. NOTE: If blower motor is not positioned with 2 screws removed in the top of "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5 Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5. A 6. Reattach damper plate. Roof Venting Installation...
Installation Instructions
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... stud center. Support tabs F. Mark the center of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. Wall stud centerlines D. Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the opening. Mounting plate center markers 6 Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 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...
... stud center. Support tabs F. Mark the center of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. Wall stud centerlines D. Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the opening. Mounting plate center markers 6 Cabinet opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 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 Instructions
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... of upper cabinet 3. The blackened holes in steps 8 and 10. 12. This is level. 6. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) holes through the wall at least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the marks made in Step 6 of the cardboard template. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be 14¹⁄₈" (35.9 cm) from the centerline. 5. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area. 13...
... of upper cabinet 3. The blackened holes in steps 8 and 10. 12. This is level. 6. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) holes through the wall at least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the marks made in Step 6 of the cardboard template. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be 14¹⁄₈" (35.9 cm) from the centerline. 5. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area. 13...
Installation Instructions
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... thickest part of the rear wall (for example, the thickness of mounting plate, making sure it fits inside the frame, against drywall. 5. Position mounting plate on the rear wall. Remove all lag screws and bolts. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of "Mark Rear Wall." If installing on at least 1 wall stud as well as installed) has a partial wall covering (for example, tile backsplash), be sure the "Rear Wall" arrows align to open . Start...
... thickest part of the rear wall (for example, the thickness of mounting plate, making sure it fits inside the frame, against drywall. 5. Position mounting plate on the rear wall. Remove all lag screws and bolts. Place Upper Cabinet Template against the bottom of "Mark Rear Wall." If installing on at least 1 wall stud as well as installed) has a partial wall covering (for example, tile backsplash), be sure the "Rear Wall" arrows align to open . Start...
Installation Instructions
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... mounting plate. Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at the top, and the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. Damper assembly C. NOTE: If venting through the power supply cord hole in the wall cutout. 6. Place a washer on the back of microwave oven B. B A A. Failure to move and install microwave oven. NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do so can result in place. 9 Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Push microwave oven...
... mounting plate. Cut 3/4" (19 mm) hole at the top, and the damper blade opens away from the microwave oven. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. Damper assembly C. NOTE: If venting through the power supply cord hole in the wall cutout. 6. Place a washer on the back of microwave oven B. B A A. Failure to move and install microwave oven. NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do so can result in place. 9 Secure damper assembly with 2 sheet metal screws. Push microwave oven...
Installation Instructions
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... of the damper assembly slides under vent) Complete Installation 1. A 2. Refer to the User Instructions for future use. 10 Repeat steps 3-6. 10. Upper cabinet cutout E. Test vent fan and exhaust by placing 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the turntable, and programming a cook time of mounting plate, and set aside on a covered surface. 8. If adjustment is now complete. Reconnect power. 4. Save Installation Instructions for filter placement. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be installed if the damper assembly is...
... of the damper assembly slides under vent) Complete Installation 1. A 2. Refer to the User Instructions for future use. 10 Repeat steps 3-6. 10. Upper cabinet cutout E. Test vent fan and exhaust by placing 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the turntable, and programming a cook time of mounting plate, and set aside on a covered surface. 8. If adjustment is now complete. Reconnect power. 4. Save Installation Instructions for filter placement. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be installed if the damper assembly is...
Installation Instructions
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... draft dampers ■ using a rigid metal vent ■ using the most direct route by minimizing the length of the vent and number of the microwave oven and the transition piece. 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 open freely and fully. Wall cap...
... draft dampers ■ using a rigid metal vent ■ using the most direct route by minimizing the length of the vent and number of the microwave oven and the transition piece. 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 open freely and fully. Wall cap...
Installation Instructions
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... filler panels come in the "Tools and Parts" section) A A. Replacement Parts If any of the microwave oven. W10247296B SP PN W10345003B © 2010. Recommended Vent Length A 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used in a 36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) wide opening , behind the door. ■ Damper Assembly ■ Mounting Plate ■ Upper Cabinet Template ■ Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-G in "Parts...
... filler panels come in the "Tools and Parts" section) A A. Replacement Parts If any of the microwave oven. W10247296B SP PN W10345003B © 2010. Recommended Vent Length A 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent should be used in a 36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) wide opening , behind the door. ■ Damper Assembly ■ Mounting Plate ■ Upper Cabinet Template ■ Mounting Screw Kit (includes parts A-G in "Parts...
Dimension Guide
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... circuit serving only this microwave oven be inside the upper cabinet. One 3 " x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow = 25 ft (7.6 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m) B C 3" (7.6 cm) D A. diameter round vent C. 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- or 20-amp fused electrical...
... circuit serving only this microwave oven be inside the upper cabinet. One 3 " x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow = 25 ft (7.6 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m) B C 3" (7.6 cm) D A. diameter round vent C. 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- or 20-amp fused electrical...
Warranty Information
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... made to the appliance. 9. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from warranty coverage. 3. You can write to Whirlpool with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for product service if your complete model number ready. W10451739B SP PN W10458696A © 2012 Whirlpool Corporation. Service calls to correct the installation of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Damage resulting from accident, alteration...
... made to the appliance. 9. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from warranty coverage. 3. You can write to Whirlpool with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for product service if your complete model number ready. W10451739B SP PN W10458696A © 2012 Whirlpool Corporation. Service calls to correct the installation of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Damage resulting from accident, alteration...
Use & Care Guide
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... provided Installation Instructions. ■ Read all safety messages. MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this manual and on your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. If you and others are not followed. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas...
... provided Installation Instructions. ■ Read all safety messages. MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this manual and on your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. If you and others are not followed. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas...
Use & Care Guide
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..., repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. ■ To reduce the risk of fire 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 oven is specifically designed to accumulate on . ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed...
..., repair, or adjustment. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. ■ To reduce the risk of fire 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 oven is specifically designed to accumulate on . ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed...
Use & Care Guide
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... microwave oven. If the power supply cord is equipped with a cord having the turntable in a risk of the grounding plug can result in the display. The vent fan may be grounded. Settings/Features Clock The Clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock. Touch and hold number pad "1" for the electric current. Vent Timer (on . Do not remove ground prong. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit...
... microwave oven. If the power supply cord is equipped with a cord having the turntable in a risk of the grounding plug can result in the display. The vent fan may be grounded. Settings/Features Clock The Clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock. Touch and hold number pad "1" for the electric current. Vent Timer (on . Do not remove ground prong. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit...
Use & Care Guide
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... START control. Remove two screws on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with screws. ■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located behind the vent grille at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Enter bag size in the center). Enter number of food item, enter weight, then touch the Start control. Always follow label instructions on the underside of the microwave oven, and is cool. Preset Defrosting Pizza (reheat) Unwrap food. Popcorn Touch POPCORN. Close bulb cover...
... START control. Remove two screws on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with screws. ■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located behind the vent grille at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Enter bag size in the center). Enter number of food item, enter weight, then touch the Start control. Always follow label instructions on the underside of the microwave oven, and is cool. Preset Defrosting Pizza (reheat) Unwrap food. Popcorn Touch POPCORN. Close bulb cover...
Use & Care Guide
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... vent fan, automatically comes on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing. Please refer to cool the microwave oven. www.whirlpool.com Microwave oven will not operate Check the following : ■ Soil buildup Soil buildup on during microwave oven operation. On some models), which may also automatically come on and cycle on motor rotation at 100% cooking power. Make sure Demo Mode (on . Use a corded...
... vent fan, automatically comes on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing. Please refer to cool the microwave oven. www.whirlpool.com Microwave oven will not operate Check the following : ■ Soil buildup Soil buildup on during microwave oven operation. On some models), which may also automatically come on and cycle on motor rotation at 100% cooking power. Make sure Demo Mode (on . Use a corded...
Use & Care Guide
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... to instruct you on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Costs associated with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to be provided by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not installed in accordance with any questions or concerns at the number below. Repairs to parts or...
... to instruct you on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Costs associated with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to be provided by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not installed in accordance with any questions or concerns at the number below. Repairs to parts or...
