
Cook more than TV dinners with this 1.9 cu. ft. Whirlpool microwave. It can steam rice, fish and vegetables using an optional steam accessory (not included) and clears cooking odors with its three-speed fan. This Whirlpool microwave has electronic touch controls with preset options to take the guesswork out of cooking, reheating and defrosting.
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).