
Whirlpool 1.7 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave: When you're too tired to cook dinner, you can make a quick meal or reheat some leftovers with this Whirlpool microwave. It has a 2-speed, 220 cfm fan and a cooktop light, so you can it install over your existing range while enjoying the functionality of a range hood.
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Q: Is this microwave self venting or does it have to be vented to the outside?
A: Both, it is set up to vent into the home but it came with the stuff to change it over to exterior venting if needed.
Q: Food codes? The manual says on door but its not! Help!
A: When you open the door, my food codes are right on the bottom edge. I would send a pic but it won't let me. Cooking guide: Popcorn 3.0,3.5 oz Potato 1,2,3,4 potatoes Pizza reheat 1,2,3 slices Cook: 1 frozen entree 10,20,40,60 oz 2 bacon 1,2,3,4,5,6 slices 3 canned vegetables 1,2,3,4 cups 4 fresh vegetables 1,2,3,4 cups 5 frozen vegetables 1,2,3,4 cups 6 rice .5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 cups Reheat: 1 beverage 1,2 cups 2 casserole 1,2,3,4 cups 3 dinner plate 1 plate 4 soup/sauce 1,2,3,4 cups 5 baked goods 1,2,3,4,5,6 pieces Soften/melt: Soften: 1 butter/margarine .5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 sticks 2 ice cream 16, 32, 64 oz 3 cream cheese 3, 8 oz 4 frozen juice 12, 16 oz Melt: 5 butter/margarine .5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 sticks 6 chocolate 4,6,8,12 oz 7 cheese 8, 16 oz 8 marshmallows 5, 10 oz. Defrost: 1 meat .2 to 6.6 lbs 2 poultry .2 to 6.6 lbs 3 fish .2 to 4.4 lbs I have found this cooking guide to be pretty accurate. Ex. If you want to cook bacon just hit the COOK button. It will ask for the number, which is 2, then it will ask for the quantity, say 3 slices, then hit start. Or you want to Melt marshmallows hit the SOFTEN/MELT button. Hit 8 then hit your oz then start and it does it's thing. I hope this helps.
Q: does this have the night lite option?
A: Yes it does
Q: What does Best Buy charge to install this microwave? Two questions
A: This item should cost $139.99 for standard installation before taxes to install. To set up an appointment you can call Geek Squad at: 1-800-433-5778 or you can schedule an appointment here: http://bit.ly/121QdxN
Q: Does this unit require additional mounting hardware or exhaust vent adapters?
A: No extra hardware was needed. Took about 30 mins. to install over the range.
Q: Can this model instead be installed under a cabinet?
A: I would think that it would be able to be installed uner a cabinet I would have to see a picture . this microwave is very versatile i use mine as a countertop and I love it.When I asked several sales people at various stores could it be used a a countertop they said no ,well i brought it anyway and I am so glad that I did because it can be used as a countertop and i bet it can be used under a cabinet as well
Q: Is this unit vented out of the house?
A: Dear Valued Customer: Thank you for your inquiry regarding Whirlpool microwave hood combination model WMH31017AS. This model is manufactured for recirculation that does not require outside venting. However, venting outside is optional with this unit as well. Thank you again for your inquiry. We appreciate and value your business!
Q: How far above the stove top does the range need to be - minimump
A: Hello, Sheryl! We recommend that the top of the over-the-range microwave, or the bottom of your cabinets, be approximately 30" above the surface of your range. Please see the diagram on page 3 of the Installation Instructions below for more specific information. http://bit.ly/PIP2v2 Thank you for your interest in a Whirlpool microwave!