Whirlpool WMH31017AW Support Question
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Question posted by srychlik on January 23rd, 2015
Vent Grill
The vent grill on the top front of the microwave blows directly onto our top cabinets. is there a plate that should be covering all the holes that are open that we are missing?
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on January 25th, 2015 3:45 AM
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Related Whirlpool WMH31017AW Manual Pages
Installation Instructions - Page 1
...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 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSISTANCE 12 Replacement Parts 12 Accessories 12
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... not be sure to use as a rear wall template. 1. NOTES: ■ If installing the microwave oven near a left sidewall, make sure that the vent fits
properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully. For other damages. The piece inside upper cabinet. hole drill
■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
bit for wood or metal
■ No. 3 Phillips...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
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12" (30.5 cm) min.
14" (35.6 cm) max. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be inside the upper cabinet. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is properly grounded. upper...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... to the work surface, cover the work surface.
1. Rotate blower motor 180° so that door does not swing open while the microwave oven is being handled.
4. NOTE: Skip this section if you are inserted into the microwave oven. Damper plate B. Blower motor
5.
Slide damper plate toward the front of microwave
oven exterior. Make sure damper plate tabs are using recirculation...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
..., the 2 screws removed in Step 3 of microwave oven. Roof Venting Installation Only
1. Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in the top of the microwave oven. Repeat Step 2 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 5. A
6. Slots
8. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into microwave oven. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with flat sides facing the back of "Wall...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
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NOTE: If wall stud is within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.
1. Mounting plate center markers
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No Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure 4
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A. Cabinet opening . Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... studs, use 2 lag screws. Refer to the wall at both end holes. A
A. D. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area. if 1 end hole is aligned to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle. Following are ideal hole locations.
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Mark Rear Wall
The microwave oven must be on a level line with each be 14¹⁄...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... go through the wall at the other hole drilled in Step 2 of the microwave oven. Securely tighten the lag screw(s) and bolt. Check alignment of "Installation for the toggle nuts to make sure toggle nuts have opened against drywall. Prepare Upper Cabinet
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Mounting plate C. Spring toggle nut D. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes into the studs at the end...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... freely, and opens fully.
2. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. 5. Metal cabinet B. Power supply cord bushing
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NOTE: If venting through the power supply cord hole in the wall cutout. 6. This hole is at the bottom of microwave oven B.
Handle the microwave oven gently. 1. Make sure the microwave oven door is the heavy side. Back of mounting plate. Damper...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... Damper assembly C. Upper cabinet cutout E. Damper plate
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into grounded 3 prong outlet. 3. Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an extension cord.
Plug microwave oven into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Reconnect power. 4. Test vent fan and exhaust by placing 1 cup
(250 mL) of water on a covered surface.
8. If the microwave oven does not operate: ■...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... spaces within the wall for the damper to open freely and fully.
Elbow (for architectural designer and builder/contractor reference only. A
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Roof venting
Roof cap
Wall venting
Wall cap
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■ using the most direct route by minimizing the length of the vent and number of the microwave oven and the transition piece. diameter round vent
C. Wall...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
... front facing of the microwave oven opening .
In addition, a rectangular 3" (7.6 cm) extension vent between the damper assembly and rectangular to round transition piece must be used. Both numbers can be used in the "Tools and Parts" section)
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A. Each panel is located behind the door. ■ Damper Assembly
■ Mounting Plate
■ Upper Cabinet Template
■ Mounting...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... dimensions may vary depending on type of the microwave oven and the rectangular to Round Transition for Roof Venting NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of range/cooktop below. It is recommended that the damper can open freely and fully.
upper cabinet and side cabinet depth
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B. 6" (15.2 cm) min...
Warranty Information - Page 1
..., MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in -home service is covered by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is void if the factory applied serial number has...of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from your major appliance.
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 1
... and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." You will tell you should not be heated in this high-quality product.
Microwave Hood Combination Safety
Your safety and the safety of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found in this section and in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at 1-800-253...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2
...■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this oven when not in use.
■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
...as they may damage the filter.
■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
■ Do not store this oven with any appliance, close properly and that there is no ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 3
... turn back on some models): Set vent fan to run for exactly 30 minutes, or to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded. Turntable
For best cooking results, do not operate the microwave oven without actually turning on . Failure to turn off , or all governing codes and ordinances. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
... Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.) ■ Twist ties
■ Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow...cover, and secure with screws.
■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located on the underside of the filter into its slotted area - Program 1 minute of the microwave oven opening opposite the tab area, swing up , replace vent grille...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
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Move the receiver away from the vent fan, automatically comes on and off... to cool the microwave oven's controls while the cooktop below . Open and close door....microwave oven still does not operate, call . Make sure Demo Mode (on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing. Turntable alternates rotation directions...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6
... in the country in a remote area where service by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is covered by Whirlpool.
5.
This major appliance is void if the factory applied serial number has...user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.
4. The removal and reinstallation of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. This warranty is designed to correct house wiring or plumbing.
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