Whirlpool MW8600XR User's Manual
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1. Fi Ad Ed ES lt lt gt gt Whirlpool MICROWAVE OVEN Models MW8600XR MW8650XR MW865EXR yers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidi Contents Parts and Features Before You Install Your Microwave Oven Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Important Safety Instructions Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Controls Setting the Clock Cooking at High Cook Power Cooking at Lower Cook Powers Defrosting Cooking Automatically after Defrosting Using KEEP WARM Cooking with the Temperature Probe 13 Bi Level Cooking Minute Timer Changing or Adding Instructions Cancelling Instructions Programming Tone Other Operating Hints Operating Safety Precautions Installation Instructions Grounding Instructions Building in Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the Microwave Oven Replacing the Light Bulb How Your Microwave Oven Works If You Need Service or Assistance 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features DEFROST GUIDE Behind Oven Door2. lt m z COOK The Display will show the numbers E you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds 2 Touch number pads for minutes and seconds QuiCK DEFROST PROBE COOK The COOK POWER Indicator Light COOK EMR PONER will come on and the Display will POWER show two 0 s 3 Touch COOK POWER QuiCK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE cook The Display will show the COOK 0 IMS E CINE POWER you touched 0 6 for minute timer operation TIMER 4 Touch 0 number pad QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET 5 Touch START The Display counts down to show how much time is left During the me KEEP CLOCK countdown the oven will be dark DEFROST WARM SET and the fan will be off For 2 of every 10 seconds the Dis play will show 0 Cook Power When the set time ends you will hear 4 beeps You can stop the beeping by opening the oven door or touching CANCEL When the beeping stops the Display will show the time of day PROBE COOK The COOK and COOK POWER Indi START ger cator Lights will stay on to show EH that the timer is running Opening the oven door stops the count down Close the door and touch START to con tinue the timing count down 18 Changing or adding instructions Your microwave oven is designed to let you change your mind while you are touching in instructions and to let you change instructions after you have started the oven KEEP WARM can
3. and in what order QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET A few examples CLOCK SET tells the Oven you are going to set the clock START tells the oven to start See page 18 for information on the tone you hear when touch ing any pad Each Command Pad except START and CANCEL lights an Indicator Light on the digital display The Indicator Light comes on when you touch the Command Pad 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 1 touched a Com 90 mand Pad to fell the oven what you want it to do you ll touch Number Pads to tell it a time a Cook Power 8 a food 160 165 temperature o 2 ri T lt e c 2 z Q lt O c D 9 a 2 x m 2 m Z Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in the Display shows 88 88 If the electric power ever goes off the Display will also show all 8 s when the power comes back on You can cook without setting the clock but the display will be blank after cooking The oven door must be closed before setting the clock DO THIS CLOCK SET 4 Touch CLOCK SET 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day START 3 Touch START THIS HAPPENS PROBE COOK CooK TEMP POWER ri LJ QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFAOST warm SET Eu D Ure qn Sesar Samen COOK POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WAAM SET PROBE
4. BB NISL will hear 4 beeps You can stop q the beeping by opening the oven e Seq q door or touching CANCEL When FEN the beeping stops the Display will show the time of day Using KEEP WARM Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes KEEP WARM can be used by itself or it can automat ically follow the cooking cycle or the PROBE TEMP Cycle DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put cooked hot food in oven and close door PROBE The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on The Display will show the time of day 2 Touch KEEP WARM QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET coox PROBE COOK The KEEP WARM Indicator Light START Er 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 QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM Close the door and touch KEEP WARM then START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEP WARM Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM about hour 40 minutes is not recommended The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time To automatic
5. COOK CooK TEMP POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET Cooking at high cook power DO THIS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK EBED 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want THIS HAPPENS PROBE COOK Li Coo TEMP POWER FI mrt LI Lin QUICK DEFROST COOR POWER QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET The CLOCK SET Indicator Light will come on The Display will show a 0 Start touching number pads for the desired time within 5 seconds The Display will show what num bers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 25 The Clock is set when the CLOCK SET Indicator Light goes off The Display will flash on and off if you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 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 This example shows 1 minute 30 seconds UE The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power T coor PROBE COOK The COOK Indicator Light will stay Me on to show that the oven is 4 Touch START cooking KEEP CLOCK DEFROST wARM Ser The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the Cook cycle When the cooking time ends you mE will hear 4 beeps You can stop P the beeping by opening the oven E P door ortouching CANCEL When E EP the beeping stops the Display will BE show the
6. COOK for t minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 9 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 23 z 2 i z O zZ Building in your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts counters or tables Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer 1 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 832978 30 inch Built in Kit Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB model series e 832989 24 inch Built in Kit 2 Attach the microwave oven to a wall by itself e 832991 27 inch Built in Kit or with cabinets over it e 832993 Wall Mounting Kit RH3330XR MICRO SHELF Hood 3 Put the microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF i Hood over a cooktop The hood is available Use only approved installation kits ducted or as a recirculating hood and includes Obtain these kits from your authorized cooktop lights Whirlpool dealer Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas water and a soft clo
7. Cycle 1 Open the door 2 Check the food with long tined fork if center area is hard frozen set additional time Remember that standing time will further defrost the food 3 Close the door and touch START to continue the cycle if no additional time is needed 4 Or touch in new instructions if additional time is needed Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycle you have touched in DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door aud PROBE The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light UICK icd will come on and the Display will DEEROSE show four 0 s 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST BEER 3 Touch Number Pads for defrosting time you want QUICK DEFROST The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds QUICK DEFROST Cook The COOK Indicator Light will DT come on and the Display will show four 0 s 4 Touch Cook QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET coox The Display will show the numbers Re you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 30275 5 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want pernos Wanm SeT 10 ELT The COOK POWER Indicator Light ite will come on and the Display will show two 0 s 6 Touch COOK POWER Options Skip to 8 if you want to cook at high
8. If youneed service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration card furnished with this product Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here VENTS TEMPERATURE PROBE SOCKET Not Shown CONTROL PANEL 2 POSITION BI LEVEL COOKING RACK Models MW8650XR amp MW865EXR Only MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE Behind Oven Door DOOR LATCH Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card attached to the oven door 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 U S 33 North 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 22 of this Use amp Care Guide Before you use your microwave oven Read this
9. and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dr
10. be used by itself or it can be added at any time Touch KEEP WARM Touch START If used by itself KEEP WARM will start if added to cooking operations KEEP WARM will start after the cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP e Cooking time can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle Touch COOK Touch numbers for the new time Touch START The cycle will cook at the original Cook Power for the new time Cook Power can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP Touch COOK POWER Touch a number for the new Cook Power Touch START The Cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time OR Touch COOK POWER twice then touch start if you want to change a lower Cook Power to high e When using the Temperature Probe PROBE TEMP can be changed 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 than the temperature of the food the oven will shut Off COOK can be added anytime while QUICK DEFROST is operating Touch COOK Touch in time and Cook Power instructions Touch START Standing time occurs between QUICK DEFROST and COOK Cancelling instructions Touch CANCEL to erase all instructions or beeps Opening the oven door during cooking does not cancel cooking instructions however KEEP WARM is cancelled when the oven door is
11. opened Programming tone Each time you fouch a pad you will hear a tone If you do not hear a tone it is because the instruction is not correct or it is because the tones have been removed EXAMPLE If you forget to plug in the Temperature Probe and touch PROBE TEMP you will not hear a tone The instruction is not correct If you want to remove the tone e Open the door e Touch CANCEL twice then START e The fone will not sound for any touch If you want to replace the tone e Open the door e Touch CANCEL twice then START e The tone will sound for any correct touch e The programming tone will return after an electrical power outage 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 1 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 Open the door The oven will stop You can restart it by closing the door and touching START 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 instructions will erase the first 4 When using a Cook Power other than high the Display will show th
12. page23 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the microwave oven will not run e Is the timer set e f the Temperature Probe is being used is it plugged tightly into its socket e Is the door firmly closed and latched e Did you touch START e Did you follow the directions exactly If the microwave cooking times seem too long els the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low e s the Cook Power set correctly Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time If the display shows the time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely els the oven in a standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK See page 9 e Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer 26 If you do not hear the Programming Tone page 19 e Is the command correct Has the tone been cancelled If the fan seems to be running slower than usual e Has the oven been stored ina cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room 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 foo soon or not soon enough when using the probe Is at least 3 of the probe in the food s the probe tip in the c
13. time of day c 2 Z lt O c x O 6 lt m 2 m Z Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time anytime during the cycle 1 Touch COOK 2 Touch numbers for new time 3 Touch START The COOK cycle will continue cooking for the new time 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 on your microwave oven 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 you the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used automatic 100 of full power HIGH 4 40 offull power 9 90 offull power 3 30 offull power MED LOW 8 80 of full power 2 20 of full power 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 1 10 of full power LOW 6 60 of full power 0 no power fan and light 5 50 of full power MED will be off DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put tood in the oven and close the door COOK PROBE Coox The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 1 1 08 Lf otek LI I L 2 Touch COOK QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET continued on page 8 cook PROBE COOK The Display will show the nu
14. DEFROST power 7 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want The Display will show what you touched This example shows 60 of full power KEEP WARM e z Q 5 O a 2 E 2 PROBE When you touch START the QUICK ad 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 START 8 Touch START QUICK KEEP DEFROST WARM count When the defrost time ends the Ouunm microwave oven automatically lets the food stand for the same amount of time used for defrost coos Ip POWER ing 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 auick KEEP CLOCK off DEFROST WARM SET When the standing time is over you will hear 2 beeps and the cooking cycle will start PROBE COOK COOK TEMP POWER The COOK Indicator Light will be on during the cooking cycle The COOK POWER light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high QUICK KEEP CLOCK OEFROST WARM SET The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the cooking cycle PROBE COOK TEMP POWER 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 QUICK KEEP CLOCK When the Cook Cycle ends you Mida
15. MPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 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 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part 27 7 lt O c z m m Oo m Jg lt QO m O x gt 7 eo v gt z ie m ikea DAE RUM RO GT SRR EE 2o oue rro ours Ce cet ee os Dele s eC ee Tr DE ORB PLUR RUN ol ppliances Making your world a little easier Part No 314064 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A e Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens
16. T gt i LAE HAT S 2 cR DM SOIRS 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 the COOK Cycle follows QUICK DEFROST the oven automatically provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST The COOK Cycle will begin after the automatic standing time LEME SORES s EN MUERE OM EBLE af o s REI A LUI Hye Aat About the QUICK DEFROST Cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into three equal parts SREDOM xou octo eos dene aloe We utut qu Ea s vcra eee aan tae 8096 of full Cook Power SECON palm eo pie oe bee YE REFER UD en cueste at ces e s 50 of full Cook Power STING Ortus eto x fea ERI pien Qe Pad ee ded ptu 2096 of full Cook Power This automatic step down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely with less cooking continued on page 10 Rcs ND SSE TUM far 47 a D c 2 z 0 5 s QO zB g E zZ Changing or adding defrost time You can change the defrosting time while the QUICK DEFROST Cycle is operating 1 Touch QUICK DEFROST 2 Touch numbers for the new time 3 Touch START Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the defrosting only at 20 of full Cook Power The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST
17. Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store in a convenient place for future use It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven e 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 s properly maintained e ls used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper DO NOT operate the The microwave oven ate this oven with the door oven if it is damaged It is should be checked for open since open door op particularly important that microwave leakage by eration can result in harm the oven door close qualified service personnel ful exposure to microwave properly and that there is after a repair is made energy It is important not to no damage to the defeat or tamper with the 1 Door bent safety interlocks 2 Hinges and latches 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 broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing
18. ag 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 off 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 20 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 COOK TEMP POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE COOK QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET Microcomputer START CANCEL When you first plug in the oven the Display will show 88 88 If after you set the Clock page 6 the Display again shows all 8 s it means 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 accurate digital clock When you are using the microwave oven this displays time and Cook Power settings indicator lights and shows you what Number Pads you touched PROBE COOK TEMP POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET Command pads Pads to tell the micro wave oven what to do
19. ally follow another cycle While you are touching in cooking instructions touch KEEP WARM before touching start e After the oven starts operating touch KEEP WARM and then START e When the cooking cycle is over you will hear 4 beeps The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on and the oven will continue to run e KEEP WARM will follow QUICK DEFROST COOK or the PROBE TEMP Cycle Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles The probe is designed to turn the oven off when it senses the temperature you choose See your MICRO MENUS Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different types of food Temperature settings are printed on the Number Pads DO THIS Socket NJAO JAYMO OINWN ANOA ONISN 4 Insert at least 3 of the 2 Place food in the oven 3 Make sure the probe temperature probe into and plug the probe into does not touch any the food the socket on the oven part of the oven interior wall Close the door DO THIS THIS HAPPENS PROBE The PROBE TEMP Indicator Light PROBE ri will come on and the Display will show two 0 s 4 Touch PROBE TEMP QUICK DEFROST The Display will show the number you touched This example uses 6 or a final cooked temperature of about150 F 66 C The 0 means the food is still cold B Touch a Number Pad for the desired final temperature pride DEFROST PROBE The COOK POWER Indi
20. cator Light ssi will come on and the Display will show two 0 s COOK POWER 6 Touch COOK POWER Op tion Touch START if you want to use high power DEFROST The Display will show what you touched This example shows 50 of full power 7 Touch the Number Pad for the Cook Power you want continued on page 14 8 Touch START PRG Tena 14 PAOBE coos TEMP START QUICK KEEP WARM DEFROST PROBE TEMP QUICK DEFROST KEEP WARM PROBE TEMP QUICK DEFROST KEEP WARM PROBE Mill QUICK DEFROST KEEP WARM QUICK DEFROST LA y Ma MD 7 YP NS Ta RAE SON CR SALT A REI eA TRIE The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER Lights will stay on COOK POWER CLOCK SET The left number on the display shows what temperature number you selected The number on the right shows you how the temperature is rising in the food COOK POWER CLOCK SET COOK POWER CLOCK SET COOK POWER 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 CLOCK When the probe senses the tem perature you selected the oven shuts off and you will hear 4 beeps You can stop the beeping by opening the oven door or touching CANCEL When the beeping stops the Display will show the time of day ad Hints for using the temperature probe DO use hot pads when removing probe from food or food fro
21. 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 dropped 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 Do not let cord hang over edge oftable or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 24 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 21 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 b
22. e then touch START if you want to change a lower Cook Power to high av FRENTE T RAEE H Lo A RIS hc 1A CSIRO TRA MB A DD Defrosting Use Quick Defrost to thaw frozen food before cooking For suggested defrost times see the guide on the inside of the oven door or the chart in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook DO THIS THIS HAPPENS CAD aR CUI SETA A SR 4 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door cook PROBE cook The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light DEAE a will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET RANE 17 IT IST bi a BG 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you QUICK KEEP CLOCK want DEFROST WARM SET A ame cook PROBE COOK The Display will show the numbers TEMP POWEA you fouched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds a a mS UT A IA AOE IU coox PROBE coor The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light EMP POWER 1 START will stay on to show that the oven is in the QUICK DEFROST cycle 4 Touch START QUICK KEEP CLOCK DERROST a wale SET The Display counts down the time to show how much defrosting time is left When the defrost time ends you will hear 4 beeps You can stop the beeping by opening the oven door or touching CANCEL When the beeping stops the Display will show the time of day A X P A Y
23. e Cook Power for 2 seconds of every 10 during cooking 5 When COOK follows QUICK DEFROST a standing time equal to the defrosting time will occur between the two The COOK Cycle will automatically begin after this standing time c 2 z c a ie a 2 a S z 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 USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat contain ers but the hot food does 20 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 etc 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 inflammable materials in or near the oven NEVER lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result DO NOT can foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting i
24. e from precooked e Remember that roasts may vary in size foods Do not use raw meats raw vegetables shape and composition Use the timings for and cream sauces in casseroles minutes per pound as a guideline as well as e Dry casseroles do not work well the Temperature Probe e Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the m crowave 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 atthe 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 NEV NORA 1107 0971 XNOA NISN Bi level cooking rack Models MW8650XR and MW865EXR only Use the metal Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking in more than one container The metal rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven See the MICRO MENUS Cookbook provided with your oven A LLLTAANNSN 6 First Position Second Position Note Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage fo the oven can result if someone accidentally starts the oven Inserting the rack Special caution e Insert the rack securely into the rack e Do use hot pads when removing rack from supports on the side walls of the oven oven after co
25. enter of the food e Is the probe touching bone or fat e Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few minutes after cooking to equalize temperature e Is the probe plugged tightly into its socket e Is the Cook Power set correctly e is the Probe Temperature Control set correctly 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you on how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE serv ice 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 telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE CO
26. ight waves You wave oven produces micro microwave oven lets micro cant see them but you can waves The microwaves waves through Then they see what they do move into the oven where bounce off a metal floor they are scattered or stirred back through the ceramic by a mode mixer like a fan bottom and are absorbed Microwaves bounce off by the food O 2 e Z 2 e r 0 z c 5 O 2 E z z O z a metal oven walls and are absorbed by food Microwaves pass through Microwaves may not reach The microwaves disturb glass paper and plastic with the center of a roast The heat water molecules in the food out heating them so food ab around the outside is what As the molecules bounce sorbs the energy Microwaves cooks the roast all the way around bumping into each bounce off metal pans so through This is one ofthe rea other heat is made like rub food does not absorb the sons for letting some foods bing your hands together energy roasts baked potatoes This is the heat that cooks stand for a while after cook ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking time 25 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four 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 e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See
27. lectrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and po larized have it checked by a qualified electrician Itisthe personal responsibility and obligation of the customerto have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle in stalled by a qualified 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 a TPs Plug the oven into the proper elec trical outlet and put about one cup 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 6 fo set the oven to
28. m oven e stir foods during cooking when recommended stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you de cide to cook it longer DON T let probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven interior let probe touch foil if used Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden tooth picks Remove foil if arcing occurs use paper plastic wrap or plastic con tainers They will be in the oven too long use probe in regular oven force probe into frozen food use probe for foods that need to simmer 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 than the temperature of the food the oven will shut off Temperature probe cooking tips For casseroles the tip For liquids balance the For roasts the tip of the of the probe 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 foods when recom tip of the probe is in muscle but not touching mended Replace the the center of the liquid fat or bone probe Casseroles cooked using the Temperature Dry meat loaf mixtures don t work well Probe should be mad
29. mbers F 0 you touched in the order you 160 TIMER touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you QUICK KEEP CLOCK want OEFROST WARM SET m me coon PROBE COOK The COOK POWER Indicator Light COOK iecur s will come on and the Display will show two 0 s 4 Touch COOK POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET coon PROBE Cook The display will show what you 5 touched This example shows 50 145 of full power 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Quick KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WAAM SET rawn coon PRoae coor The COOK and COOK POWER Indi cator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking at a Cook Power other than high 6 Touch START QUICK KEEP CLOCK OEFROST WARM SET The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left um For 2 of every 10 seconds the Dis Vip TASAR play will show the Cook Power you selected QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET When the cooking time ends you will hear 4 beeps You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL When the beeping stops the Display will show the time of day Changing cook powers e Cook Power can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle Touch COOK POWER Touch a number for the new Cook Power Touch START The oven will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time OR Touch COOK POWER twic
30. n 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 CAUTION DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL precautions to prevent damage to the oven DO NOT use the oven for storage Do not leave paper products books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven Don t let anything touch the top of the oven DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES Fire could result At the end of the recom mended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing If a fire should start in the oven cavity e keep door closed e turn oven off e disconnect the power supply at the cord fuse box or circuit breaker DO NOT pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial package designed 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 DO NOT tr to melt paraffin wax in the oven Fire or other hazards may result Starting a microwave oven when it s empty is not recommended If you experiment put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the ove
31. n has been running for a while General information If your electric power line voltage is less than the nor mal 120 volts cooking times may be longer DO NOT use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result DO NOT ary flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire or other hazards may result To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on high Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it 21 O E m a a Z e d 2 ma m EE lt UO Ll m Oo 2 2 a O z eo Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY Installing your microwave oven d 4 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 do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized trained service technician and any repair made 3 Do not block the vent opening at the front of the oven or the air intake opening on the boftom or rear 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 22 g 2 Put the o
32. oking It may be hot First position Do put food in containers then place e Turn rack upside down when using a taller containers on rack container on the bottom of the oven Second Do use only when cooking foods in more position than one container e Douse only in the microwave oven Do not t i tal not operate the oven with the metal rack e Do not use with browning dish stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result Do not let food container touch the top or side of the oven Cleaning the rack Do not store rack in oven e Wash by hand with a mild detergent anda Do not cook foods directly on rack soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely without putting them in containers first e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers Bi level cooking Model MW8600XR If your microwave oven does not have a rack for bi level cooking a removable Bi Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory kit This kit lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your dealer for details on e MK800 832985 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit 4 Touch COOK QUICK DEFROST Minute Timer A The microwave oven control can be used as a kitchen timer Use COOK at 0 Cook 2 Power for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Ed DO THIS THIS HAPPENS Q 20 PROB COOK The COOK Indicator Light will s COOK EN come on and the Display will o show four 0 s a g gt lt m
33. surfaces DO NOT piace any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue DO NOT operate the to accumulate on sealing microwave oven if the surfaces door window is broken a A 7 gt z Oo wT m 2 Cc 0 e L m nal O 7 m c e z lt Q cC a fe Ed g z m 2 m zZ 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 to the unit WA RNING 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 23 4 install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided IN STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 22 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
34. th 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 panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a 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 Light Bulb Cover breaker XII 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 FSP 313760 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 24 How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Mode Mixer Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Oven Cavity Metal Floor Microwaves are like TV A magnetron in the micro The ceramic boftom of your waves or l
35. ven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to 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 TOP SIDE SIDE 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 5 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG 7 For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire forthe elec tric current This appliance is equipped with a 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE GROUNDING POWER SUPPLY a CORD 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 E
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