Whirlpool - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel

Name: Whirlpool - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless-Steel
Brand: Whirlpool
SKU: 9720178
Rating: 4 (110 reviews)

Model: WMH1163XVS

SKU: 9720178

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Other
- Microwave Type: Over-the-Range
- One-Touch Settings: Yes
- Defrost: Yes
- Sensor Cook: No
- Convection: No
- Child Lock: Yes
- Turntable: Yes
- Turntable On/Off Option: No
- Timer: Yes
- Fan Speed: 2 Speed
- Cooking Light: Yes
- Night-Light: Yes
- Light Source: Incandescent
- Removable Filter: Yes
- Color Category: Stainless/Stainless look
- UPC: 883049203324

Cook meals and snacks quickly with this microwave that features a 1.6 cu. ft. capacity for ample cooking space and multiple reheat, defrost and cook options to help take the guesswork out of microwave cooking.

Electronic touch controls: Offer simple and easy operation.
1.6 cu. ft. capacity: Provides ample room for cooking even large dishes.
1000 watts of cooking power and 10 cooking levels: Let you cook, reheat and defrost.
Multiple preset cook options: Including canned and fresh vegetables, bacon, rice, baked potato and more let you quickly and easily cook common menu items. Staged cooking options save you time.
Defrost feature: With multiple settings for different produce and weights allows you to customize the defrosting process. A digital scale helps you choose the correct setting.
Multiple reheat options: With settings for baked goods, casseroles, dinner plates and more makes heating up leftovers simple.
Melt and soften options: Allow you to change the consistency of food such as butter, chocolate and cream cheese for easy spreading and use in recipes.
Recessed glass turntable: Provides even heating.
Cooktop light: With high/low settings illuminates the cooking surface below so you can better see what is cooking on your stove. Night light softly illuminates the area.
2-speed fan: Helps reduce cooking odors in your kitchen.
Glass window: Allows you to keep an eye on your microwave cooking.
Filter with status display: Helps keep your kitchen clean and indicates when replacement is necessary.
Child lock: Prevents unsupervised use.

Whats Included

Whirlpool 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave
Owner's manual

Q: where is the vent?

A: Model WMH1163XVQ has a hidden vent on the top front of the unit that you cannot see. This unit comes recirculating and does not need to be vented outside. The unit will pull the air in from the bottom and then out the top front of the unit into the kitchen.

Q: Can you use a charcoal filter on any of the whirlpool microwaves?

A: Dear Customer: Currently all of our over the range microwaves require the use of a charcoal filter, although the part number for the filter will vary depending on the microwave model. This microwave, model WMH1163XVQ, will use the charcoal filter part number 8206230A. Thank you for your interest in a Whirlpool microwave!

Q: Is the digital readout green or red?

A: The LED lights,clock, timer etc... is blue

Q: What type of electrical outlet does this microwave require?

A: Dear Customer: This over the range microwave, model WMH1163XVS, will require a grounded 3 prong outlet. Thank you for your interest in a Whirlpool microwave!

Q: Do I need to purchase any separate mounting hardware...

A: Dear Lori: The required mounting hardware and template will be included with the installation instructions packaged with the microwave. Thank you for your interest in a Whirlpool microwave!

Q: What is the space requirement between the stovetop of a gas stove and the bottom of this microwave/vent hood ?

A: Dear Valued Consumer: The space requirements are from the cook top surface to the bottom of the cabinet above. This measurement is 30- 33 inches. When considering height, you must consider that you have either a smoothtop range or a gas range with grates that extend up above the cook top. You also might consider the size of the pots you will be using. If you have a large stock pot that you use often, you will need to consider whether you will have room for this on your cooktop under the microwave. In this instance you may want 33 inches of space, if not 30 may do. Model WMH1163XVQ is 17 ¼ inches high in the back and 16 ¼ in the front. Measure the distance you have now from the top of the smooth cook top or top of the grate to the bottom of the cabinet above. Thank you for your interest in our Whirlpool microwave.

Q: Venting

A: Dear Valued Consumer: The vent is located at the top in the very front of model WMH1163XVS. This unit includes a “hidden” vent. Thank you for your interest in our Whirlpool microwave.

Q: How many CFM is the fan on this microwave?

A: Dear Valued Consumer: The CFM on model WMH1163XVS is 220. Thank you for your interest in our Whirlpool microwave-hood.

Customers are saying

Customers admire this microwave for its user-friendly design, reasonable price, and simple installation process. Many users have praised how quiet it is while running and how quickly it heats up food. While most customers are pleased with the product's durability, a few have mentioned issues with the handle breaking.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly What I Needed
I had planned to install an over-the-range microwave at some point after I had an over-the-range outlet put in. The house is old and the original range was an all-in-one unit. The replacement vent hood from the former owner had the cord wrapped around and plugged into the wall. The problem is, my old microwave didn't stick to the plan and died. I had to decide if I would buy another countertop microwave, or go ahead and get an over-the-range one and do the same with the cord. I decided to forged ahead and get an over-the-range model, one that might sit on the counter until I was ready. I read many reviews on this site and decided this one would be best. It had all the features I was looking for, especially a kitchen timer that I relied on my old microwave for. The sad thing was that 1) it was too tall to slide under the cabinets to stay on the counter, and 2) much too big for me to install myself. I didn't reduce its score for that; it was all my fault. I had to hire a handyman to install it for me, who did it for $85 in case you wondered. The appliance itself is wonderful. It is set to exhaust into the room by default, but comes with adapters and instructions for an outside vent. The entire unit feels built quite sturdily, the interior is spacious with a turntable, The noise for the operation of the oven and for the vent is much lower than my old Broan hood, but I have to say while that's nice, the lack of power, I guess, means it's not terribly strong at pulling up steam, but it will pull up smoke quite nicely (yeah, it happens). The controls are intuitive with high and low settings for both the vent and light. It has several presets that are actually useful, cook time and cook power options for mixed programming, and a button that will instantly start for 30 seconds or add 30 seconds to operating cook time, which my old unit didn't have, but I have quickly come to love. Two of my greatest concerns were that the unit would sit so low that the room to work on the range underneath would be impaired. It's not. I'm 5'3" and haven't noticed any problems. Also because I'm 5'3" I was concerns that the unit might sit too high than would be comfortable for removing hot foods. Again, it's not a problem. It feels a tiny bit high, but I can see the entire floor of the unit to the back wall, and the reach is comfortable. As for the cord, well, I'm sure what I did was against code and is immaterial to the review. ;) The only thing I don't like about it is that darn timer. If you remove your food early or use the timer, it will continue to beep every minute until you turn it off. That's not as bad as the GE I had in my apartment that beeped continuously until you turned it off, this is just one beep every 60 seconds. I can live with that for this great appliance.
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White-on-White
Posted 14 years ago by SavvyCat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it....
I wanted to use the microwave at least a month before writing a review....so far it's great, it's a very nice microwave and not too noisy. I like how in the little window you get instructions on how to do what you're trying to do (i.e. when defrosting..it displays enter weight, then it displays enter type of food (meat))..it does the same when setting up the clock...I haven't tried any other features but I'm sure I wont be disappointed once I do...
This review is from Whirlpool - 1.6 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Microwave - White-on-White
Posted 15 years ago by AVKJJGB
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
A little disappointed with this microwave
It looks great but the carousel that makes the plate turn is plastic and melted. I had to replace that and the handle to open the microwave broke and I can't even replace that.
Posted 8 years ago by Nikki