Whirlpool YWMH1162XVS Support Question
Whirlpool YWMH1162XVS Support Question
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Question posted by Schiau on December 28th, 2012
Venting Issues
How can I get the fan to only vent outside as opposed to up through the top?
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Owners Manual - Page 1
...and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using the microwave oven.
■ Read and follow instructions.
Para obtener acceso a "Instrucciones para el usuario ... Instructions.
We have provided many important safety messages in the microwave oven.
■ The microwave oven must be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk...
Owners Manual - Page 2
... on .
■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
■ Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are placed inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn the fan on top of electric shock.
■ Suitable...
Owners Manual - Page 3
... damage to reach the "Sound On/Off" submenu, and turn on and off or on. To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to practice using the Vent Fan control.
See "Microwave Oven Care" section.
or 20-amp electrical supply
with A.M.
Demo Mode
Activate to soil buildup, clean rack supports often. Features
CLEANRELEASE®...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... with metallic glaze
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable with plastic wrap and vent. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use metal or sharp utensils...touch the Start control. Touch 1lb DEFROST. Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as indicated below.
■ Nonstick cavity coating (on some models): mild...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... while the cooktop below . This happens to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is separate from the vent fan, automatically comes on and off to cool the microwave oven. Open and close door. See "General Cleaning" in the display when it , then firmly close door.
Radio, TV...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... number on the label located on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Costs associated with any questions or concerns at the number below... systems resulting from your complete model number ready. This warranty is not available.
10. If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your major appliance is used for other damage to ...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... that can happen if the instructions are very important.
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
SÉCURITÉ DE L'ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE ...13
EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... may be included.
Read and follow the instructions provided with your builder or cabinet supplier to withstand the heat produced by the microwave oven for wall or roof
venting)
Not Shown:
Upper cabinet template
Mounting plate (attached to it during
the "Mark Rear Wall" part of 150 lbs (68 kg), which includes...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.
If the power supply cord is properly grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if... wall stud B.
Do not remove ground prong. Observe all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The plug must be inside the upper...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... mounting plate and set aside. 3. Rotate Blower Motor
The microwave oven is being handled. Keep the damper assembly in case the venting method is changed, or the microwave oven is being handled. Mounting plate B. Back of microwave oven exterior. For wall or roof venting, changes must be used. Remove screws attaching damper plate to top...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... in Step 3.
7. Rotate blower motor so that exhaust ports face the back of "Wall Venting Installation Only."
5 Repeat Step 3 from "Wall Venting Installation Only." 3. Reattach blower motor to back of microwave oven with 2 screws removed in Step 3 of microwave oven. A
B
C
D
A. Slots
8. Make sure damper plate tabs are inserted into the slots in Step 1 of...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...E
E
F
F
NOTE: If wall stud is within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.
1. Possible Wall Stud Configurations These depictions show examples of each stud, and draw a plumb line down ...the vertical centerline (see "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done.
No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 1
No Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure 4...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... 1 & 2)
1. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area. Make sure the mounting plate is the venting cutout area.
13. Measure down from the centerline.
5. This ...is level.
6. Using measuring tape, find the wall stud centerline(s) drawn in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. Mark Rear Wall
The microwave oven...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... wall stud, insert a lag screw into wall stud(s) in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section.
3.
Position mounting plate on the rear wall. Check alignment of the microwave oven. Prepare Upper Cabinet
1. Refer to illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in Step 2 of "Installation for the toggle nut to go through the wall and...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... area "F" on the template. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the rectangular area.
Make sure the microwave oven door is for the power supply cord. A. Support tabs
4. Rotate microwave oven up toward upper cabinet. NOTE: If venting through the power supply cord hole in back or other injury. This hole is closed and taped...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... of water on a covered surface.
8. Repeat steps 3-6.
10.
Test vent fan and exhaust by placing 1 cup
(250 mL) of microwave oven by operating the vent fan. 5. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Loosen mounting plate screws. Connect vent to install filters into microwave oven. WARNING
A.
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Damper assembly C.
To avoid warping, wood filler blocks...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
...vent
■ using the most direct route by minimizing the length of the vent and number of the microwave oven and the transition piece.
A
B
C
Roof venting
Roof cap
Wall venting
Wall cap
D
E
F
G
A. For optimal venting... do not recommend using a flexible metal vent.
■ To avoid possible product damage, be sure to vent air outside, unless using caulking compound to seal exterior...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
... ft (6.1 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12.2 m) C. 1 rectangular to round transition piece = 5 ft (1.5 m) D. 2 ft (0.6 m) + 6 ft (1.8 m) straight = 8 ft (2.4 m)
If the existing vent is located behind the microwave oven door on the front facing of each vent piece used .
One 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow = 25 ft (7.6 m) B. 1 wall cap = 40 ft (12...
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