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Question posted by Anonymous-134788 on April 20th, 2014

Wmh53520cs Cavity Light Bulb Wattage

can the cavity light bulb be replaced with a higher watt bulb? just bought microwave. existing bulb is only 30 watt and doesn't really porvide enough light.

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on April 20th, 2014 2:54 PM
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Go here for bulbs for your unit. Also check to see if the bulb lens has a max wattage rating.

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Installation Guide - Page 1

This symbol alerts you 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 your appliance. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your...
Installation Guide - Page 2

... for wall or roof venting. Cut along the perforation to exist above the microwave oven so that the vent fits properly, and the damper blade opens freely and fully. ...gun and weatherproof caulking compound ■ Duct tape Parts Supplied For information on reordering, see "Replacement Parts" section. Set the cardboard template to the side and refer to Round Transition" illustration in...
Installation Guide - Page 3

...THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 See "Electrical Requirements" section. Grounded 3 prong outlet *30" (76.2 cm) is properly grounded. Do not remove ground prong...exists as to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven...
Installation Guide - Page 4

... to the work surface, cover the work surface. 1. Screws B. Wall Venting Installation Only 1. Exhaust port 6. Louvered damper vent covers 4 Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity. 2. For wall or roof venting, changes must be used. A A. Rotate blower motor 180° so that door does not swing open while the...
Installation Guide - Page 5

... B. A. Damper plate tabs D. A AB A. Damper plate tabs D. Exhaust port IMPORTANT: If blower motor is not correctly oriented, the 2 screws removed in the top of the microwave oven. Screws C. Slots 9. Repeat Step 2 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 4. Diagonal wire cutting pliers B. Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 3. Rotate blower motor so that...
Installation Guide - Page 6

... roof venting installation can be done. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 2. Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the opening , do not install the microwave oven. 1. Wall stud centerlines D. No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure 4 B D B A A,D A,D A,D E E E E C C C C F F A. Mark the...
Installation Guide - Page 7

... areas are ideal hole locations. 7. if 1 end hole is aligned to complete the 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle. or if both end holes marked in Step 3, and that the end holes...tabs facing forward (see illustrations in Step 8, and mark. 11. Rear wall B. Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of the centerline,...
Installation Guide - Page 8

...frame, against the bottom of the upper cabinet, and attach with the holes in Step 2 of the microwave oven. Push the bolt with the vertical centerline on at least 1 wall stud as well as installed) has... Wall." The template has trim lines to use as guides. ■ If the wall behind the microwave oven (as at the other hole drilled in the top of "Installation for the toggle nut to go ...
Installation Guide - Page 9

... for two 1/4-20 x 3" bolts and washers used to secure the microwave oven to the upper cabinet. A B C D Install the Microwave Oven WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people, lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs at the bottom of microwave oven B. Back of mounting plate. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. Support tabs 4. Drill 3/8" (10 mm...
Installation Guide - Page 10

... in place, insert bolts through the cabinet cutout so that a circuit breaker has not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Plug microwave oven into microwave oven. Install filters. Damper assembly C. Connect vent to damper assembly. NOTE: If microwave oven does not need to be added. Do not remove ground prong. Test vent fan and...
Installation Guide - Page 11

...fully. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7.6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the rectangular to round transition piece so that have back draft dampers ■ using a ... duct tape to Round Transition NOTE: The minimum 3" (7.6 cm) clearance must exist between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. Do not vent exhaust air into concealed spaces, such...
Installation Guide - Page 12

... + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m) If the existing vent is round, a rectangular to round transition piece must be installed to round transition piece must be replaced, call us at our toll free number listed in the User Instructions. ...front frame of available replacement parts. Following is a list of the microwave oven. The filler panels come in China Replacement Parts If any ...
Use & Care Guide - Page 1

... able to properly grounded outlet. for example, closed glass jars are not followed. Connect only to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven. ■ The microwave oven must be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, and tell you should be grounded. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using...
Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... a wet basement, near water - Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. - Corrosive cleaning agents, such as described in the oven cavity: - This type of injury to microwave energy. Do not overheat the liquid. ■ The microwave oven should not be serviced only by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 Do not...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4

...): To keep the microwave oven from the range or Features CLEANRELEASE® Cavity Coating (on at certain times. When this occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off after 30 minutes). Cooking Rack Use the rectangular cooking rack only for heat circulation" appears in the display. Touch OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach the Light Timer submenu...
Use & Care Guide - Page 6

... avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use stainless steel cleaner. ■ Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher. ■ Rack(s): mild soap, water and washcloth. To reinstall, place the filter into the opening opposite the tab area, swing up , replace vent grille, and secure with screw. ■ Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is a list of...
Use & Care Guide - Page 7

If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped, replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Make sure control is an error indicator. Make sure Control Lock is off to cool the microwave oven's controls while the cooktop below . The microwave oven's cooling fan, which is being started. Move the receiver away from the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8

... on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Please keep this User Instructions...to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of purchase. 6. The cost of repair or replacement under this limited ...designated service company. Any food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Service calls to refrigerator...
Warranty Information - Page 1

...this warranty. 8. Any food loss due to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. The removal and reinstallation... you on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. If you can find your .... 9/07 For additional product information or to Whirlpool within 30 days from your major appliance, unless such damage results from...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

... cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. 66" (167.6 cm) min. 30" (76.2 cm) min. 30" (76.2 cm) typical* 12" (30.5 cm) min. 14" (35.6 cm) max...Dimensions are for installation are not provided with microwave hood combination. or 20-amp electrical supply with product. Microwave Hood Combination PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER WMH53520C Electrical: A 120-Volt, 60-Hz,...

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