Whirlpool MW8600XS User's Manual
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1. FSP replacement magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship lt gt p Whirlpool Part No 3147053 Rev A Printed in U S A 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Ice Makers Dishwashers Buill In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retr2. XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpo ration for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance number in Step 3 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 999 9999 27 O V m wW 2 zZz gt ma m mJ wa m S ce z a lt O c zZ m 0 n pa lt 9 m O 7 gt pd s gt zZ O m WHIRLPOOL FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE OVEN LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship
3. DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door lt COOK PROGE KEEP The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 2 Touch COOK auTO COO SET POWER quick COOK PROBE KEEP The Display will show the numbers 3 you touched in the order you TIMER touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want AUTO COO SET POWER QUICK COOK PROBE KEEP DEFROST TEMP WARM COOK POWER 4 Touch COOK POWER AUTO COOK Quick COOK PROBE KEEP DEFROST TEMP WARM 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want AUTO COOK SET POWER QUICK COOK PROBE KEEP START DEFROST TEMP WARM AUTO COOR SET POWER count down ace ace ace pee Changing cook power The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle e Touch COOK POWER e Touch a number for the new Cook Power e Touch START The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time OR Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH e Touch START The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is pre programmed to cook at full HIGH power The Display will show what you touched This example shows you fouched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power NIAO JAVMOADIW ANOA ONISN The COOK and COOK POWER Indi
4. KEEP TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER BEEP neEP nceP peeP 14 The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is preprc grammed to cook at full HIGH power The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power When you touch START the QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on All other Indicator Lights will go off The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the defrost cycle When the defrost time ends the micro wave oven automatically lets the food stand forthe same amount of time used for defrosting The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light stays on and the Display counts down the standing time During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off When the standing time is over you will hear 2 beeps and the cooking cycle will start The COOK Indicator Light will be on during the cooking cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the second cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than high When the Cook cycle ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CAN CEL End will re
5. Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from Model Number the plate just behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep Purchase Date this book and your sales slip together in a handy place Plaase complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven If the card is missing please send the model number of your microwave oven with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven Before you install your microwave oven Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 21 of this Use and Care Guide Before you use your microwave oven Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store in a convenient place for future use PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper ate this over with the door open since c pen door op eration c
6. QUICK DEFROST the oven automatically provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST COOK will begin after the automatic standing time About the QUICK DEFROST Cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into three equal parts FISH DOIN rieira nia a a a ar a ne o a aa e 80 of full Cook Power Second POM ke ences wha ie eve eed dy Rees Sa E E anak 50 of full Cook Power Third DOM tess eee a Una at a Naot wen E n antares aad a 20 of full Cook Power This automatic step down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely 12 Changing or adding defrost time You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START e Touch QUICK DEFROST Touch numbers for new time e Touch START Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the defrosting at only 20 of full power The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST Cycle e Open the door e Check the food with long tined fork if center area is hard frozen set additional time Remember that standing time is necessary to complete defrosting e Close the door and touch START to continue the cycle if no additional time is needed e Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time Cooking automatically after defrostin The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycle you
7. fora few minutes after cooking eis the probe plugged tightly into its socket is the Cook Power se correctly is the Probe Temperature set correctly 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 4 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satis factory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in your area 3 If you need service ae Whirlpool has a nationwide net Whirl ol work of franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE WHIRL POOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 23 MAPLE 999 9999 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES
8. have touched in DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put food in the oven and close the door puck coox PROBE KEEP The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light wiil come on and the Display will show four 0 s 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER gz Ey SOUR cook PROBE KEEP The Display will show the numbers you rt touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want AUTO COOK SET POWER DeL coor PROBE KEEP The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 4 Touch COOK AUTO COOK SET POWER Deuk cook PROBE KEEP The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 5 Touch Number Pads for the Cooking time you want AUTO COOK SET POWER continued on next page 13 Cc z Z 6 c 7 O f 5 lt m Q m Z QUICK peFRost COOK PROBE KEEP TEMP WARM COOK POWER 6 Touch COOK POWER Options Skip to 8 if you T want to cook at high power SET POWER 7 Touch a Number Pad tor the Cook Power you want START 8 Touch START PRO E KEEP QUICK cook TEMP WARM DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER Quick PROBE KEEP oerrost COOK TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER count down BEEP geEP PROBE KEEP cook TEMP WARM QUIC DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER down QUICK DEFROST coox PROBE
9. m 2 m 2 Defresting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking For suggested defrost times see the guide behind the oven door or in your MICRO MENUS cookbook DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door will come on and the Display will buick pack Cook PROBE The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light DEFROST show four O s 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER pge COOK PROBE KEEP The Display will show the number you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 45 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want AIRC SET POWER Qulcx coox PROBE Keep The QUICK DEFROST indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is in the Quick Defrost Cycle 4 Touch START The Display counts down the time to show how much defrosting time is left When the defrost time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching p p eP CANCEL Ena will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 pee pee pee pE seconds to remind you that food is in the oven until door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Standing time For best results allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting This helps equalize the temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting When COOK follows
10. panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge witha mild detergent or spray glass cleaner Replacing the light bulb The microwave oven light should come on whenever the door is opened or the oven is operating To replace 1 Unplug or turn off at fuse box or circuit breaker 2 Open the oven door 3 Remove the 3 screws from the front of the cover 4 Pull down the front portion of the cover It is creased across its width to form a hinge 5 Remove and replace the 25 watt candelabra base bulb Part No 313969 Obtain bulb from your authorized Whirlpool dealer 6 Close the cover and replace the screws 7 Plug in or turn on the main power supply Light Bulb Mode Mixer Cover 23 How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and its this heat that cooks the food Mode Mixer Ceramic Bottom Magnetron Oven Cavity Metal Floor Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You can t see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the micro wave oven produces micro waves The microwaves move into the oven where they are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walls and are absorbed by food The ceramic bottom of your microwave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the ceramic bot
11. popcorn Starting a microwave oven when DO NOT use newspaper or except in a microwave it s empty is not recommended other printed paper in the approved popcorn popper or If you experiment put a oven Fire could result commercial package designed container of water in the oven 5 9 2 DO NOT ary flowers fruit especially for microwave ovens Results are the man ufacturers responsibility NEVER try to pop corn in a paper bag Overcooking may result in smoke and fire herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire or other hazards may result General information NR gt oe N N DO NOT try to melt To test a dish for safe use put it paraffin wax in the oven if your electric power line into the oven with a cup of water Fire or other hazards may voltage is less than the nor beside It Cook on high Cook result mal 120 volts cooking times Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays may be longer cool do not use it 26 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates Isthe power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 22 Have you checked your home s main fuses or cir cuit breaker box Have you checked the electric company fora
12. power failure if the microwave oven will not run Is the oven being used as a timer e It the temperature probe is being used is it plug ged tightly into its socket Is the door firmly closed and latched Did you touch START Did you follow the directions exactly If the microwave cooking times seem too long ls the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low is the Cook Power at the recommended setting e Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time If the display shows a time counting down but the oven Is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely is the oven in a starding time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK or AUTO SET See page 12 Have you set the control as a kitchen timer if you do not hear a Programming Tone page 6 is the command correct 4as the tone been cancelled if the fan seems to be running slower than usual Has the oven been stored n a cold area The fan wili run slower until the oven warms up to normal toom temperature if there has been a power interruption the Display will show 88 88 Reset the clock page 6 If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe is at least v3 of the probe in the food s Is the probe tip in the center of the food eis the probe touching bone or fat Have you allowed roasts to stand
13. show how much time is left in the first down _ f InN cycle When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food gEP gEP ceP EP is left in the oven until door is opened Bre Beh p or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Changing the cooking time Cooking time can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle 4 Touch COOK 2 Touch numbers for the new time 3 Touch START Cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power the slower the cooking Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook tell you by number which Cook Power to use Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name HI MED LO etc or percentage 10 50 80 etc The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used automatic 100 of full power HIGH 4 40 of full power 9 90 of full power 3 30 of full power MED LOW 8 80 of full Dower 2 20 of full power 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 1 10 of full power LOW 6 60 of full power 0 timer fan and light will be off 5 50 of full power MED
14. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company FSP replacement parts for solid state touch control system if defective in materials or workmanship Touch Control models only LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the microwave product 2 Instruct you how to use the microwave product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when microwave product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to microwave product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange
15. ads when removing probe from food or food from oven e stir foods during cooking when recommended e stir soups Casseroles and drinks before serving e cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you de cide to cook it longer e remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature DON T e let probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven interior e let probe touch foil if used Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden tooth picks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or plastic con tainers They will be in the oven too long e use probe in regular oven e force probe into frozen food e use probe for foods that need to simmer NOTE Some foods are started using a timed COOK cycle and finished by using a temperature PROBE TEMP cycle You can set PROBE TEMP to follow COOK to avoid the need to reset the oven halfway through cooking PROBE TEMP can be programmed with the temperature probe out The oven will then pause between COOK and PROBE TEMP PROB will show on the Display to remind you to plug in the probe Touch START to continue cooking Changing the temperature setting e When using the Temperature Probe PROBE TEMP settings can be changed before or during operation Touch PROBE TEMP Touch number for new temperature Touch START The oven will continue cooking to the new temperature If the new temperature is lower tha
16. alified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type exten sion cord containing three 16 gauge mini mum copper wires It must not be longer than 10 feet cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your microwave oven The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven 9 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Fol low the directions on page 7 to set the oven to COOK for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 22 DO NOT remove the outer case door or con trol panel at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technician Building in your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to ca
17. am 7 m e wo m p O as m c 2 z lt O Cc 7 O 7 S m e lt m z IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage fo the unit WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 3 This appliance must be grounded Con nect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 22 4 install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided IN STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 21 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual 7 As with any appliance close supervi sion is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or d
18. an esult in harm ful exposure o microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks DO NOT pic e any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulcte on sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the oven if itis damaged It Is particulary important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven Has been installed where it is protected from the elements The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation e Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight e Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions e Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Is properly maintained e Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel DO NOT operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed gt a n gt Z O m aa 2
19. ble as an accessory kit This rack lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your dealer for details on 832985 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY Installing your microwave oven 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made 3 Do not block the vent opening at the front of the oven or the air intake opening on the bottom of the oven Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place Do not set the oven on anything that will block the air intake openings 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough fo hold the oven the food and the utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling The weight of the oven is ap proximately 60 Ibs 27 kg 4 Do not install the oven next to a conven tional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet 21 a z 9 c 7 O a 2 z m 2 m
20. cator Light will POWER 6 Touch COOK POWER Option Touch START if you es want to use high power SETMPOWEE Quick COOK PROBE KEEP The Display will show what you 7 _ touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power 7 Touch the Number Pad for the Cook Power you want AUTO COOK SET POWER continued on next page 15 QUICK COOK DEFROST 8 Touch START PROBE KEEP TEMP WARM The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on The Display will show COOL to show the food is less than 90 F As the food cooks the Display will show the internal temperature of the food for every 5 F increase For 2 of every 10 seconds the Dis play will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than high When the probe senses the tem ha j 7 perature you selected the oven shuts off End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by gEEP BEEP gEEP pEEP touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day NOTE Err will be displayed after START is touched if an incorrect temperature has been selected under 90 F or over 200 F Hints for using the temperature probe DO use hot p
21. cator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other than high The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the first cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Using AUTO SET AUTO SET provides ten preset times One to nine minutes at HIGH cook power can be set by touching AUTO SET and the corresponding number pad 1 9 This provides a short cut method for setting commonly used cooking times The AUTO SET chart included with your microwave oven and the AUTO SET guide on the inner door panel help you use AUTO SET to cook various food items without having fo look up the cooking times A preset time of 2 minutes 30 seconds at HIGH cook power is available by touching AUTO SET pad The time may be changed to any time from 0 99 minutes 0 99 seconds allowing you to store your favorite cooking time and Cook Power See page 11 for instructions DO THIS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door AUTO SET 2 Touch AUTO SET Option Skip to step 6
22. ff and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel 17 Read and follow OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS starting on page 25 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section The Digital Display Clock and Indicator Lights Command Pads Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully PROBE KEEP QUICK COOK TEMP WARM DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER AUTO SET COOK QUICK CLOCK PROBE DEFROST SET TEMP Microcomputer SOLID STATE Whirlpool QUICK o DEFROST COOK POWER QUICK CLOCK PROBE DEFROST SET TEMP START CANCEL When you first plug in the oven a tone sounds and the Display will show 88 88 If after you set the Clock page 6 the Display again shows all 8 s your electricity was off for a while Reset the Clock Digital display clock and indicator lights When you are not using the microwave oven this is an accu rate digital clock When you are using the microwave oven it displays time settings indicator lights and shows what number pads you touched PROBE KEEP OOK TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER Command pads Touch Command Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do and in what order A few examples CLOCK SET tells the oven you are going to set the clock START tells the o
23. if you want to use the preset cooking time and Cook Power 3 Touch a Number Pad for the new cooking time you want from 1 to 9 minutes COOK POWER 4 Touch COOK POWER Option Skip to Step 6 if you want to cook at high power 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want THIS HAPPENS Quick PROBE KEEP DEFRost COOK TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER PROBE KEEP coor TEMP WARM QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOK SET DOWER QUICK PROBE KEEP DEFROST COOK TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER QUICK PROBE KEEP DEFROST COOK TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER Tne AUTO SET Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show 2 minutes 30 seconds or the time you have set as your favorite cycle The Display will show what you touched in even minutes This example shows 4 minutes The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show PHI The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power QUICK COOK PROBE KEEP START DEFROST TEMP WARM 6 Touch START pee EEP ace pee The AUTO SET Indicator Light will stay on while the oven is cooking in the pre programmed cycle If you selected a Cook Power other than high the Cook Power Signal Light will also come on This shows you the oven is cooking at a selected Cook Power The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left For 2 of every 10 sec
24. inutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes KEEP WARM can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP cycle DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put cooked hot food in oven and close door DEFROST TEMP WARM FS Quick COOK PROBE KEEP The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on The Display will show the time of day 2 Touch KEEP WARM ae COOK PROBE KEEP The KEEP WARM Indicator Light START nme mea will stay on The Oven light and the fan will come on The Display will continue to show the time of day 3 Touch START e KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds e Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM Close the door and touch KEEP WARM then START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired e Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEP WARM e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM e The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM about 1 hour 40 minutes is not recommended Tne quality of some foods will suffer with extended time To automatically follow another cycle e While you are touching in cooking instructions touch KEEP WARM before touching START OR e After the oven starts operating touch KEEP WARM and then START e When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear 4 beeps The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on and the time of day wi
25. ll be displayed while the oven continues to run e KEEP WARM will follow AUTO SET QUICK DEFROST COOK or PROBE TEMP 18 Minute timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a kitchen timer Use COOK at 0 Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Touch COOK 2 Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want COOK POWER 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch 0 Number Pad 5 Touch START PROBE KEEP QUICK COOK TEMP WARM DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER PROBE KEEP QUICK peFRost COOK TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER PROBE KEEP QUICK COOK TEMP WARM DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER PROBE KEEP QUICK Cook TEMP WARM DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER PROBE KEEP QUICK COOK TEMP WARM DEFROST AUTO COOK SET POWER BEEP BEEP BEEP aceP The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI The Display will show P 0 This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power The COOK Indicator Light will stay on to show that the timer is running The Cook Power Indicator Light will be off The Display counts down to show you how much time is left During the count down the oven will be da
26. main on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger cas seroles The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose See your MICRO MENUS Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different types of food c B zZ Cc a DO THIS z O lt m Q m z 4 Insert at least vs 2 Place food in the 3 Make sure the of the temperature oven and plug the probe does not probe into the probe into the touch any part of food socket on the oven the oven interior wall Close the door DO THIS THIS HAPPENS QUICK COOK PROBE KEEP The PROBE TEMP Indicator Light PROBE DEFROST TEMP WARM 7 3 7 TEMP will come on and the Display will show F 4 Touch PROBE TEMP AUTO COOK SET POWER DGLA COOK COOK PROBE KEEP The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows a final cooked temperature of 5 Touch Number Pads for the about 140 F desired final temperature AUTO COOK AUTO MINUTE between 90 F and 200 F SET POWER STAAT TIMER come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is pre programmed to cook at full HIGH power a Quick COOK PROBE KEEP The COOK POWER Indi
27. n the temperature of the food the oven will shut off Temperature probe cooking tips pry c 2 r4 9 6 5 O 6 M Z tor casseroles the Hp For liquids balance the For roasts the tip of the o the piobe should be probe on a wooden probe should be in the in the center of the food spoon or spatula so the center of the largest Stir fooas when recom tip of the probe is in muscle but not touching mendec Replace the the center of the liquid fat or bone probe e Casseroles cooked using the e Dry meat loaf mixtures don t work Temperature Probe should be well made from precooked foods e Remember that roasts may vary Do not use raw meats raw vege in size shape and composition tables and cream sauces in Use the timings for minutes per casseroles pound as a guide as well as the e Dry casseroles do not work well Temperature Probe e Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe e If you are cooking individual servings such as mugs of soup check the probe setting in sev eral of the items all the mugs may not heat at the same rate Cleaning the probe 1 Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads 2 Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods 3 Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher 17 Using KEEP WARM Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 m
28. nd cooking evenness e Safety tips e Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven Cooking times for different foods Important things to remember to get the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes e Ifa glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking Cooking at high cook power DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 41 Put food in the oven and close the door QUICK con a 2 Touch COOK PROBE KEEP TEMP WARM AUTO COOK SET POWER PROBE KEEP TEMP WARM 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want AUTO COOK SET POWER PROBE KEEP TEMP WARM START 4 Touch START AUTO COOK SET POWER The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them The example shows 1 minute 30 seconds The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power The COOK Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle Cc x Z a 7 O 6 lt mi 2 m Z The display counts down the time to C ount
29. onds the Display will show the Cook Power you se lected if you are using a Cook Power other than high When Auto Set ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds fo remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is fouched The Display will then show the time of day NOTE You can set COOK to follow Auto Set if desired Touch in instructions for Cooking at High Power page 7 or Cooking at Lower Cook Powers page 8 Changing the pre programmed setting You can change the pre programmed cooking time and Cook Power in AUTO SET to the time and power you most offen use To change the AUTO SET setting follow these steps 4 Place food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO SET twice 3 Touch the Number Pads for the new desired cooking time If high Cook Power is desired skip to Step 6 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Touch the Number Pad for the desired Cook Power 6 Touch START The oven will cook at the new cooking time and Cook Power you selected After the cooking is complete the oven will remember that time and Cook Power for future use NOTE If the electric power ever goes off the oven will go back to the pre programmed 2 minutes 30 seconds at high Cook Power setting C z 6 Cc a 7 g z
30. ove steps Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in a tone sounds and the display shows 88 88 If the electric power ever goes off the display will again show all 8 s when the power comes back on You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock but the display will be blank after cooking DO THIS THIS HAPPENS Eee e Display will show a 0 and SET first Number Pad must be touched within 5 seconds or the Display will go blank Touch CLOCK SET again and continue QUICK COOK PROBE KEEP The Display will show what numbers DEFROST WARM Ea 2 5 you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 25 E 7 the colon will start to flash The 4 Touch CLOCK SET 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day Aufo SET POWER QUICK COOK PROBE KEEP The colon will stop flashing The Clock DEFROST TEMP WARM START is set AUTO COOK SET POWER If you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 Err will show on the Display Touch CLOCK SET and start over NOTE To reset the clock touch CLOCK SET The current time will show on the Display and the colon will flash Continue to set the clock as shown above Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS Cookbook packed with the microwave oven It contains information about e What microwave energy is e How food is cooked by microwave energy What affects cooking speed a
31. rk and the fan will be off When the set time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds until door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Disptay will then show the time of day If you hear the blower start when you touch START you have not set the timer properly Touch CANCEL and start over Opening the oven door stops the countdown Close the door and fouch START to continue the timing countdown c 2 Z 2 lt O c kasd 9 Aa g z m 2 m zZ Other operating hints These are a number of things you can do with your microwave oven Some will be reminders Others will be mentioned for the first time 4 To double check settings while the oven is running touch the command pad for the setting you want to check The instruction programmed for that pad will show on the Display for 5 seconds Then the Display will return to show what the oven is doing 2 To stop the oven while it is running e Open the door The oven will stop You can restart it by closing the door and touching START e Touch CANCEL All instructions will be erased You must touch in new instructions 3 If you touch two instructions into the same cycle the second set of instructions will cancel the first 20 Bi level cooking A removable Bi Level Cooking Rack is availa
32. ropped Electric shock fire or other haz ards may result 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call a Whirlpool authorized TECH CARE Service Company for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance for fire may result 11 Do not use outdoors for damage to the oven or electric shock may result 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water for electric shock may result 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result 14 Donotlet cord hang over edge of table or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 23 16 To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other com bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods b Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 26 Some dishes mela mine Centura etc absorb microwave en ergy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim c If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven o
33. rs counters or fables Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer 4 Build the microwave oven into a cabinet or Ask your dealer for details on wall by itself or over built in single ovens in the e 832987 30 inch Built in Kit Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB model series e 832989 24 inch Built in Kit 832991 27 inch Built in Kit 2 Attach the microwave oven to a wall by itself e 832993 Wall Mounting Kit or with cabinets over it e RH3330XR MICRO SHELF Hood 3 Put the microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF Use only approved installation kits Hood over a cooktop The hood is available Obtain these kits from your authorized ducted or as a recirculating hood and includes Whirlpool dealer cooktop lights Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven zZ s gt m m a 0 zZ O gt cad n Q re lt O Cc a 2 6 mi 2 m zZz Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas water and a soft cloth or of water in the oven for 2 or 3 where the door and oven sponge minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed the soil When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to gether on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well CAUTION Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control
34. tc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating DO NOT neat store or use flammable or inflammabie materials in or near the oven NEVER ican on the door or allow a child fo swing on it when the door is open Injury could result DO NOT can foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury DO NOT use the oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization 25 ro c aw g O fa lt m Q m Z lt Aa A N J O m 70 Z Z N gt m 3 Y a Q O z N CAUTION DO NOT use the oven until you have read and anderstand ALL precautions to prevent damage to the oven DO NOT use the oven for DO NOT OVERCOOK If a fire should start in the oven storage Do not leave paper POTATOES Fire could result cavity products books or cooking At the end of the recom keep door closed utensils in the oven when not mended cooking time they turneven of in use Fire may result if should be slightly firm i someone accidentally starts Wrap in foil and set aside e disconnect the power the oven for 5 minutes They will finish supply a the cord fuse box Don t let anything touch the cooking while standing or circuit breaker top of the oven DO NOT pop
35. tom and are absorbed by the food The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat Microwaves pass through glass paper and plastic with out heating them so food ab sorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy 24 around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand fora while after cook ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking time As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks Operating safety precautions WARNING DO NOT use oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs be fore heating In rare in stances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them NS USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat contain ers but the hot food does Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee e
36. use amp care guide MICROWAVE OVEN Model MW8600XS Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freeze Np Mi mut Contents Parts and Features Cooking Automatically After Before You Install Your Defrosting Microwave Oven Cooking with the Temperature Probe Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Using KEEP WARM Precautions to Avoid Possible Minute Timer Exposure to Excessive Other Operating Hints Microwave Energy Bi Level Cooking Important Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Using Your Microwave Oven Grounding Instructions Microwave Oven Controls Building in Your Microwave Oven Programming Tone Caring for Your Microwave Oven Setting the Clock Cleaning the Microwave Oven Cooking in Your Microwave Oven Replacing the Light Bulb Cooking at High Cook Power How Your Microwave Oven Works Cooking at Lower Cook Powers Operating Safety Precautions Using AUTO SET If You Need Service or Assistance Defrosting Microwave Oven Warranty 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL Model MW8600XS z VENTS TEMPERATURE PROBE SOCKET Not Shown CONTROL PANEL DEFROST GUIDE not shown DOOR LATCH an coe AUTO SET GUIDE N not shown Copy your
37. ven fo start See page 6 for informa tion on the tone you hear when touching any pad Each Command Pad except START CANCEL and CLOCK SET lights an Indicator Light on the digital display The Indicator Light comes on when you touch the Command Pad AUTO SET While the oven is running an Indicator Light or lights will be on to show what the oven is doing Number pads Once you ve touched a Com mand Pad to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll touch Number 7 Pads to tell it a time a Cook Power Q a food temperature yn gt mM z e c Lx 2 6 Cc 7 O a 5 lt m Q mM z Programming tone Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone If you don t hear a tone it is because the instruction is not correct or because the tones have been removed EXAMPLE If you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad you will not hear a tone The instruction is not correct If you want to remove the If you want to replace the If you want to remove all programming tone programming tone tones except the minute e Open the door e Open the door timer signal e Touch CANCEL twice then e Touch CANCEL twice then e Open the door touch START touch START e Touch CANCEL twice touch e The tone will not sound for e The tone will sound for any 0 then touch START any touch correct touch e All audible tones will be cancelled e To replace the tones repeat the ab
38. z e Zz a gt a 0 2 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 o 20 amp fused elect cal supply is required Nme delay use is recommended It is recommended atc separate circul serving only tres appliance be providec 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING electrical shock Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG 7 For your personal safety this appliance mus be grounded In the event of an electrical shor circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec tric current This appliance is equipped with a 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG POWER SUPPLY CORD T polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correct polarized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle prop erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the gt ps Plug the oven into the proper elec trical outlet and put about one cup wall receptacie is properly grounded and po larized have it checked by a qualified electrician Itis the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle in stalled by a qu
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