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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model TMH16XS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ...........................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................5 Display.................................................................
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 do
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive equipment. cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. ■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" (91.44 cm). ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the be allowed to
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PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. A B C D E F G H I J K A. Vent grille H. Grease filters (shipped in microwave oven cavity) B. Model and serial number plate I. Cookto
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Three tones ■ Invalid entry Start The START pad begins any function. If it is not touched within Four tones 5 seconds after touching a pad, “PRESS START” will scroll in the ■ End of cycle display as a reminder. If START pad is not touched within 2 minutes after touching a pad, the display will return to the time To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: With the microwave oven in of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. standby mode, touch and hold the number pad “1” for 3 seconds
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Vent Fan Demo Mode The vent (exhaust) fan has 2 speeds: high and low. The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range on the microwave generator (magnetron). The microwave oven or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate (if will automatically turn on at low spee
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Guidelines Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Covering Napkins Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap
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Microwave Cooking Power Manual Cooking Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking To Use: power to use by percent or name. For example, 70%=Medium-High. 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested 2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook. cooking power of specific foods. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3. PERCENT/NAME USE 3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level using the app
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3. Enter the number of pieces or Doneness Touch BAKED POTATO repeatedly to select a number. Doneness may be adjusted to more done, less done, or back to normal doneness (default) for all automatic cooking functions Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK except Popcorn. During programming, before touching START, TIME. touch COOK TIME once for MORE, twice for LESS or 3 times for 4. Touch START. NORMAL. The display will count down the cook time. Popcorn When the cycle ends, “EN
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Reheating Defrosting Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can food types. Use the following chart as a guide. be manually set to defrost. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS results. Pizza 1 1-3 slices, 3 oz (85 g) each ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice (refrigerated)/ containers) before defrosting. Place pizza slice(s)
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on closed should be kept clean. cleaning products. ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. otherwise noted. ■ Glass
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To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter: 1. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly Replacing Microwave Oven Light behind the top louver. The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the A B microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. C To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the tripped? beginning of the cycle. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Display shows messages ■ Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructi
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Fan comes on during cooktop usage Radio, TV or cordless phone interference ■ This is normal. The fan automatically comes on to cool the ■ Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet? microwave oven if the temperature from the cooktop below Try a different outlet. gets too hot. See “Vent Fan” section. ■ Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust Cooking times seem too long the radio or TV antenna. ■ Are the microwave oven
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty a
