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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model TMH14XL
3828W5A2450/8184642
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6 Display.................................................
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. equipment. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Intended to be used above ranges with maximum Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filte
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Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES WARNING 2 3 45 1 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 6 7 89 Do not use an extension cord. 1. Metal Shielded Window 5. Vent Grille 2. Model and Serial Number 6. Turntable Failure to follow these instructions can result in Plate 7. Cooktop Light death, fire, or electrical shock. 3. Charcoal Filter 8. Grease Filters (behind Vent Grille) 9. Control Panel 4. Cooking Guide Label Obser
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Off/Cancel MICROWAVE OVEN The OFF/CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time CONTROL of day. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START/ENTER to resume the cycle. Add A Minute Cook time may be added in 1-minute increments, up to 99 minutes, by touching the Add A Minute pad. Touching ADD A MINUTE during a cook cycle will add 1 minute of cook time at the current cook power. Touc
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Vent Fan Food Characteristics The vent fan has two speeds: HIGH and LOW. When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range results. or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan will automatically turn on. It may stay on for up to one hour to Amount of Food cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN The more food heated at
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Cookware and Dinnerware Aluminum Foil and Metal Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may the microwave oven. become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and caus
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PERCENT/ NUMBER USE NAME Popcorn Do not use regular paper bags or glass utensils. 60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such Pop only one package of popcorn at a time. as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave Cooking non-stirrable popcorn popper. casseroles, such as lasagna. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. 50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot roasts. Use fr
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Cooking in Stages Defrosting The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for The auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the various lengths of time, up to three stages, including defrost. microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal To Cook in Stages: results. How foods are stored can affect results. 1. Touch COOK TIME. Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before 2. Touch number pads to
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Replacing Filters MICROWAVE OVEN The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be CARE replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and To Remove: the oven is cool. Always follow label inst
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3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove. Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 4. Lift up the bulb cover. 3. Replace light. Close bulb cover. Replace mounting screws. 1. Bulb cover 4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. 5. Replace light. Close bulb cover. 6. Slide the top of the vent grille in
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Turntable rotates both directions TROUBLESHOOTING This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Display shows messages Nothing will operate Is the display showing “:”? There has been a power failure or the clock time has been Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” breaker been tripped? sectio
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For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Estate Brand Home Appliances Before calling for assistance or service, please check Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Please inc
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® ESTATE MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE From the second thro
