This 30 in W 1.9 cu. ft Whirlpool over the range microwave keeps you ready for whatever the day brings. Sensors take the guesswork out of cooking by tracking your food’s progress and adjusting cook times. Express buttons and Preset options make cooking everything from snacks to meals simple and efficient. All while the CleanRelease Non-Stick Interior lets you easily wipe away messes with a damp cloth, so you’re ready for every snack and spill.
A: This can be vented outside.
A: I was able to use the the same mounting rack from a very similar Whirlpool I had professionally installed 9 years earlier. Some plastic piece on the door latch actuator broke on the old whirlpool microwave that I used several times a day. Although this could be a cheap fix "if" one properly takes apart and puts back together, I decided to just buy a new microwave. I was lucky and the mounting plate was exactly the same. My wife and I were able to just slip the new microwave in and tighten down the bolts.
Q: This has a rack in it. Is it microwave safe? If not is it an oven also? Why the rack?
A: The rack is safe for microwave use. It is so you can heat two dishes at a time. However, they recommend removing it if only heating one item. That I do not really understand. I was leaving it in place when only heating on lower level and it was fine. But, when I placed a bag of popcorn on the bottom, it sparked when the paper bag inflated and touched the rack above it. Fortunately, no harm was done. Luckily it removes very easily because I really do not want to store it someplace else.
A: Hi Jerri, the Mounting Kit is supplied with your Microwave. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!
A: Hi Neednewmicrowave, thank you for you inquiry. This model comes from the factory set up for a recirculating installation, but can also easily be converted to an exterior installation.
A: Not at all. This is the very best microwave I have ever owned and I have owned many. This is quieter, has more functions, larger, and we love it. I love the Whirlpool microwave and absolutely recommend it highly.
A: The numbers are not, but there is a +30 seconds button that will start it cooking right away. I usually just press that twice for one minute cooking.
Q: What's the difference between Whirlpool OTR microwave WMH31017HS and WMH31017HZ?
A: Fan is 300 CFM on HS and 330 CFM on HZ (HZ has stronger fan).

This 30 in W 1.9 cu. ft Whirlpool over the range microwave keeps you ready for whatever the day brings. Sensors take the guesswork out of cooking by tracking your food’s progress and adjusting cook times. Express buttons and Preset options make cooking everything from snacks to meals simple and efficient. All while the CleanRelease Non-Stick Interior lets you easily wipe away messes with a damp cloth, so you’re ready for every snack and spill.

This 30 in. W 1.7 cu. ft Whirlpool over the range microwave keeps you ready for whatever the day brings.Express cooking buttons let you skip typing times while preset options put the right time and heat at your finger tips. The Add 30 seconds options lets you easily add or adjust cook times. Plus, a dishwasher safe turntable plate keeps cleaning messes simple, so you’re ready for every snack or spill.

Prevent overcooking and serve up quick results with the Whirlpool® Over the Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking Technology. Heat fresh and frozen vegetables to an ideal temperature range and prevent overcooked greens with Veggies Mode. Reheat pizza, pop fresh popcorn and more with 9 Auto Cooking Modes that automatically sense the right amount of heat and cook time. Help remove smoke, odor and moisture with hood venting. The dark interior provides a modern and clean look to your kitchen.

Cook dinner or pop a bag of popcorn in this GE over-the-range microwave oven, featuring convenience cooking controls for quick results. Sensor cooking offers even cooking for everything from tender meats to casseroles. The easy-clean enamel exterior on this GE over-the-range microwave oven makes cleaning up accidental splatters and spills super easy.
| Pros for Whirlpool - 1.9 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Black | |||
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| Overall Performance, Ease of use, Size, Features, Installation | Overall Performance, Size, Ease of Use, Cooking Power, Design | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Ease of use, Size, Features, Installation |
| Cons for Whirlpool - 1.9 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking - Black | |||
| Door, Light, Power | Door | There were no cons for this product— | Door Quality, Fan, Light Brightness, Keypad |
Customers are impressed with the overall performance and ease of use of the 1.9 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking. Many appreciate its perfect size, useful features like sensor cooking, and sleek design, while also finding it quiet and good-looking once installed. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the weak light, door durability, and slightly under-powered performance.
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