Whirlpool GH9176XM Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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STEAMER VESSEL
Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes.
Dishwasher:
The steamer vessel is dishwasher safe.
Stubborn Stains
To remove stains such as tomato sauce, use a nonabrasive
cleanser, a no-scratch pad, or a solution of dishwasher
detergent and water (¼ cup [60 mL] detergent to 1 cup
[250 mL] warm water).
Replacing Filters
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a
month. Do not operate the microwave oven or vent fan without
the grease filters in place. The 3M FILTRETE** charcoal odor filter
cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months.
See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. See
“Assistance or Service” to reorder filters.
3M FILTRETE** CHARCOAL ODOR FILTER
This filter works with the vent fan to eliminate cooking odors.
Depending on the fan speed used, the life of the filter ranges from
50 hours to 100 hours.
To Remove and Replace Odor Filter:
1. Open oven door.
2. Tilt vent grille forward and lift out to remove.
3. Lift filter up, then pull it out of the slot.
4. Replace the 3M FILTRETE** charcoal odor filter by positioning
the new filter in the slot. “This side out” printed on the edge of
the filter should be facing out. Then replace the vent grille by
aligning the bottom tabs and snapping it back into place.
GREASE FILTERS
To Remove and Replace Grease Filters:
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the
filter up, grasping the tab, and sliding the filter to the back.
Pull tab down until the filter drops out.
3. Replace grease filters by inserting the end without the tab
into the frame. Swing other end up and slide into position.
4. Plug in oven or reconnect power.
Replacing Cooktop Light
The cooktop light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb.
See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
To Replace:
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and carefully remove
cover.
3. Remove the burned-out bulb.
4. Replace bulb, using a tissue to handle the bulb, or wearing
cotton gloves. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.
5. Replace bulb cover and mounting screw.
6. Plug in oven or reconnect power.
Replacing Oven Light
The microwave oven light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule
bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and
when the oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section
to reorder.
To Replace:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Pull the vent grille out.
3. Open the door.
4. Remove charcoal odor filter. (See “Replacing Filters” section.)