Whirlpool WML55011HS Manual and User Guide

User Guide
Microwave Hood Combination
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your microwave oven at www.whirlpool.com.
For future reference, please make a note of your model and serial number located on the front facing of the
microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Model Number__________________________________________
Serial Number___________________________________________
Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com.
Deberá tener a mano el número de modelo y de serie, que están ubicados en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de
microondas, detrás de la puerta.
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:
DANGER
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found in this section.
■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.
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Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or
vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Call an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the
microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave
Oven Care” section.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when
not in use.
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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
When Flambing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of
36" (91.44 cm).
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
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A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
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A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Settings
Clock
Tones
The clock is a 12-hour (12:00-11:59) clock. Touch CLOCK, enter
time, then touch CLOCK or the Start control.
Open door, press and hold number keypad “4” for 5 seconds to
disable button tones. Repeat to turn buttons tones back on. End
of cycle & timer tones will still be active.
Timer
Demo Mode
With the microwave oven in Standby mode, touch the Timer
control, enter time, then touch the Timer control or the Start
control. Cook functions may be entered while the Timer is
counting down. To cancel timer, touch Timer control while the
Timer countdown is active in the display.
Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on
the magnetron.
To activate :
1. Open door, press and hold number keypad “3” for 5 seconds,
“d” icon lights up in the display.
2. Press the start button within 5 seconds to turn demo mode on.
3. “dOn_” icon lights up in the display.
Note: If start button wasn’t pressed within 5 seconds, return to
idle normal mode.
To deactivate:
Repeat the procedure as activation during an idle state clock /
standby. Once start is pressed, deactivate demo mode, display
“dOff” for 5 seconds and return to normal operation.
Vent Fan
Press the Vent Fan keypad once for High setting. You may press
this keypad repeatedly and choose a different speed. There
are three available speeds HIGH(“HI”)--->MEDIUM(“H-L”)-->LOW(“LO”)--->OFF. Choose the speed you want.
To keep the microwave oven from overheating, the auto hood fan
will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the
range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot. When
this occurs, the hood fan cannot be turned off.
Vent Light
Standby Power Mode
Pressing Vent Light keypad adjusts the vent light setting among
HIGH(“HI”) -> LOW(“LO”) -> OFF.
When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if the
clock has not been set), oven will switch to Standby Power mode
and dim the display brightness after 2 minutes. Press any button
or open/close the door, and then display will return to the normal
brightness.
Control Lock
Activate to avoid unintended start. Touch and hold the Cancel
keypad for about 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and the
CONTROL LOCKED appears in the display. When locked,
touching any button on the keyboard (except for the hood control
buttons and Cancel) will not work. Repeat to unlock control.
Turntable
For best cooking results, do not operate the microwave oven
without having the turntable in place. Turntable may be turned off
for manual cooking only.
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Cookware and Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe
Do Not Use
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Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
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Metal cookware and bakeware
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Ceramic glass, glass
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Straw or wicker
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China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
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Gold, silver, or pewter
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Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
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Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
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Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper)
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Twist ties
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Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations)
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Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
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Staples
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Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
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Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
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Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
Wax paper
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time
at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
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Microwave Oven Use
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door. Any
invalid entry will cause an Invalid Tone and be corrected to a value that is within range and closest to the entered value.
Manual Cooking
Frozen Entree
Touch number keypads to enter time, touch POWER (if not 100%),
touch number keypads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the
Start control.
Touch FROZEN ENTREE, enter quantity: 10, 20, 40, 60 oz (283,
567, 1134, 1701g), then touch Start control.
Preset Cooking
Touch Popcorn repeatedly, bag size 1.75, 3.0 (default), 3.5 oz
(50, 85 or 99g), close the door, then touch Start control.
Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then
stop the cycle.
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
Popcorn
Touch COOK, enter number code of food item, enter quantity, then
touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity,
then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food item, enter quantity,
then touch the Start control.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge or as
indicated below.
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Grease filter: mild soap and water or dishwasher
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Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel
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Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water
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Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then
rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner
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Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher
Grease filters: Grease filters are underside of microwave
oven. The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at
least once a month. See the “Settings” section to reset filter
status.
NOTE: For recirculation: Do not operate the microwave
without the filters in place.
For wall and roof ventilation: To ensure good performance of
airflow, remove the charcoal filter from the bottom plate
before operating the microwave oven.
Refer the following steps for replacing grease filter:
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1. To remove the grease filter and charcoal filter, push the finger
grip back and then pull down from the bottom plate.
Finger grip
Grease
filter and
charcoal
filter
Bottom plate
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2. Separate the grease filter from the charcoal filter.
Separate the grease filter from the charcoal filter.
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B
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A. Grease filter
B. Charcoal filter
A. Grease filter
B. Charcoal filter
3. Replace a new charcoal filter and reattach it back to grease
filter.
3. Clean the grease filter monthly, or replace with new
grease filter if necessary.
4. Put the grease filter and charcoal filters back
to the bottom plate.
4. Reattach the grease filter to the charcoal filter.
5. Put the grease filter and charcoal filter back to the bottom
plate.
Grease filter and
charcoal filter
Grease filter and
charcoal filter
Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of
the microwave oven and is replaceable.
To replace the cooktop light refer the following steps:
Charcoal filter: Charcoal filters are underside of microwave
oven. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be
replaced about every 6 months. See the “Settings”section to
reset filter status.
NOTE: For recirculation: Do not operate the microwave without
the filters in place.
For wall and roof ventilation: To ensure good performance of
airflow, remove the charcoal filter from the bottom plate
before operating the microwave oven.
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1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws from the "T"
shaped bottom lighting cover.
Refer the following steps for replacing charcoal filter:
1. To remove the grease filter and charcoal filter, push finger
grip back and then pull down from the bottom plate.
2. Pull out the halogen light from the light holder.
3. Insert a new halogen.
Finger grip
Grease
filter and
charcoal
filter
Bottom plate
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4. Reattached the 4 screws to “T” shape bottom lighting
cover.
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2. Remove the second left top cover.
Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located at the top front of
the microwave oven, under the cover, and is replaceable.
3. Pull out the halogen light from the light holder.
4. Insert a new halogen.
To replace the cavity light, refer the following steps:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the second left vent top
cover screw from the top front of the microwave oven.
Screw
5. Reattach the second top vent cover with the screw
removed in step 1.
Screw
Second left vent
top cover
Second left vent
top cover
Top front of the
microwave oven
Top front of
micowave oven
ACCESSORIES
Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately. Please refer to the “Warranty” section for
contact information.
Replacement Parts
Cleaning Supplies
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Turntable
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Heavy-duty degreaser
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Turntable support and rollers
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Affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner
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Turntable hub
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Affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner
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Grease filter
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Affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes
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Charcoal filter
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Cooktop light bulb
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Cavity light bulb
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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call,
refer to the warranty page in this manual, or visit http://www.whirlpool.com/product_help.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
If you experience
Recommended Solutions
Microwave oven will
not operate
Check the following:
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Household fuse or circuit breaker: If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped,
replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
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Magnetron: Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does
not heat, try the steps in the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call for service.
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Door: Firmly close door. On some models, if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door, remove
it, then firmly close door.
If a message about the door appears in the display, the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more
without the microwave oven being started. This occurs to avoid unintended starting of the microwave
oven. Open and close the door, then start the cycle.
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Control: Make sure control is set properly. Make sure Control Lock is OFF. Make sure Demo mode
(on some models) is OFF.
Arcing in the
microwave oven
Check the following:
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Soil buildup: Soil buildup on cavity walls, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area
where the door touches the frame can cause arcing. See “General Cleaning” in the “Microwave Oven
Care” section.
Turntable alternates
rotation directions
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This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle.
Display shows
messages
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A flashing “:” or “PF” means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock.
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A letter followed by a number is an error indicator. Call for assistance.
Fan running during
cooktop usage
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This is normal. The microwave oven’s cooling fan, which is separate from the vent fan, automatically
comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven. It may also automatically come
on and cycle on and off to cool the microwave oven’s controls while the cooktop below is being used.
Radio, TV, or cordless Check the following:
phone interference
■■ Proximity: Move the receiver away from the microwave oven, or adjust the radio or TV antenna.
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Soil: Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean.
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Frequency: Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static
or noise while microwave oven is ON. Use a corded phone, a different frequency cordless phone or avoid
using these items during microwave oven operation.
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WHIRLPOOL®
MAJOR APPLIANCE
LIMITED WARRANTY
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
Please have the following information available when you call the
Customer eXperience Center:
■■ Name, address and telephone number
■■ Model number and serial number
■■ A clear, detailed description of the problem
■■ Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address
IF YOU NEED SERVICE:
1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without
service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, or visit
www.whirlpool.com/product_help.
2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Whirlpool Service Providers. In the U.S. and Canada, direct all requests for
warranty service to:
Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center
In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
If outside the 50 United States or Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine whether another warranty applies.
WHAT IS COVERED
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
1. Commercial, non-residential, multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with published user, operator or
installation instructions.
2. In-home instruction on how to use your product.
3. Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in accordance with
electrical or plumbing codes or correction of household electrical or plumbing (i.e. house wiring, fuses
or water inlet hoses).
4. Consumable parts (i.e. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, preservation solutions, etc.).
5. Defects or damage caused by the use of non-genuine Whirlpool parts or accessories.
6. Conversion of products from natural gas or propane gas.
7. Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God or use with products not approved by
Whirlpool.
8. Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service,
alteration or modification of the appliance.
9. Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to the appliance finishes
unless such damage results from defects in materials and workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
within 30 days.
REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT
10. Discoloration, rust or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic or corrosive environments including
REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
but not limited to high salt concentrations, high moisture or humidity or exposure to chemicals.
Service must be provided by a
11. Food or medicine loss due to product failure.
Whirlpool designated service company.
12. Pick-up or delivery. This product is intended for in-home repair.
This limited warranty is valid only in
the United States or Canada and
13. Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where an authorized Whirlpool
applies only when the major appliance
servicer is not available.
is used in the country in which it was
14. Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built-in fixtures (i.e. trim, decorative panels,
purchased. This limited warranty is
flooring, cabinetry, islands, countertops, drywall, etc.) that interfere with servicing, removal or
effective from the date of original
replacement of the product.
consumer purchase. Proof of original
15.
Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial numbers removed, altered or not easily
purchase date is required to obtain
determined.
service under this limited warranty.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by
the customer.
For one year from the date of purchase,
when this major appliance is installed,
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 Replacement Parts and repair
labor to correct defects in materials or
workmanship that existed when this
major appliance was purchased, or at
its sole discretion replace the product.
In the event of product replacement,
your appliance will be warranted for
the remaining term of the original unit’s
warranty period.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow
limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY
Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations
contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you
should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. WHIRLPOOL
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
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