Whirlpool MW8550XS User's Manual
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1. 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want pm The COOK Indicator Light will come on ox and the Display will show four O s 4 Touch COOK DOE 5 Touch Number Pads for the Cooking time you want pOH cook The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds continued on next page 4 QUICK cook The COOK POWER Indicator Light will LM come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is prepro 6 grammed to cook at full HIGH power Touch COOK POWER Option Skip to Step 8 if you want to use HIGH power QUICK cook The Display will show what you 6 MT touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power 7 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want QUICK coon When you touch START the QUICK a 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 Quick Defrost cycle 8 Touch START COOK POWER When the defrost time ends the micro H wave oven automatically lets the food stand for the same amount of time d COUN used for defrosting The QUICK O Lid n 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 beeps2. The weight of the oven is ap been checked by an authorized Whirlpool proximately 60 Ibs 27 kg service technician and any repairs made 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 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 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 AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard 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 POWER SUPP
3. by children or anyone unable to operate it properly e Is properly maintained e Is 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 notto 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 surfaces DO NOT place 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 peices NOA ONISN 340438 EST LES lt IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient opera tion However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory op
4. 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 FSP replacement magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship The magnetron is shown below SOLID STATE TOUCH CONTROL PARTS AND FEATURES COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Se d SOLID STATE EB CONTROLS AS Appliances Part No 3148798 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
5. LY 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 Nationa Electrical 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 It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to 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 lt 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 Cus Plug the ove
6. and the Cook cycle will start QUICK COOK DEFROST The COCK Indicator Light will be on during the Cook cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH count The Display counts down the time dai l in to show how much time is left in the second cycle 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 remain on the Display pEEP etf pee peer and a reminder tone will sound every 60 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Using KEEP WARM Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up fo 99 minutes 99 seconds about hour 40 minutes KEEP WARM can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a Cook cycle DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put cooked hot food in oven and close door The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on The Display will show the time of day QuicK DEFROST COOK 2 Touch KEEP WARM SQUE cook The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will SIART 2 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 do
7. ase provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance 23 WHIRLPOOL FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE OVEN MW004 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for solid state touch control system if Second Through Fifth Year defective in materials or workmanship Touch Control models only From Date of Purchase The solid state touch control parts are shown below 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
8. ay result 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water electric shock may result 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces electric shock may result 14 Donotletcord hang over edge oftable or counter electric shock may result 15 Follow interior and door surface clean ing instructions on page 19 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 Do not deep fry in oven c Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 21 Some dishes melamine Centura etc absorb micro wave energy 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 d 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 Li
9. eration and prevent damage to the unit AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following 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 17 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 16 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 Aswith any appliance close supervision 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 fire may result 11 Do not use outdoors damage to the oven or electric shock m
10. ers 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 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 timer fan and light will be off 5 50 of full power MED DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put food in the oven and close the door cook pernost COOK The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 2 Touch COOK O QUICK coox The Display will show the numbers you 7 ms touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want peFROST COOK The COOK POWER Indicator Light POWER will come on and the Display will show P Hl This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full 4 Touch COOK POWER HIGH power The Display will show what you touched This example shows you
11. four O s BK eae The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light DEFROST 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST Bon Le 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want The Display will show fhe numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds QUICK oErgosr COOK eQUet cook KEEP The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light START will stay on to show that the oven is in the Quick Defrost Cycle 4 Touch START The Display counts down the time to i show how much defrosting time is left COOK POWER 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 CAN P CEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every BEEP gt pee pee 60 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the 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 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 aite re Orar
12. gh temperature required for safe sterilization DO NOT deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or AWARNING damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on this and the preceding page 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 ptus risks or SOR At the end of the recom keep door closed utensils In Ihe oven when no mended cooking time they e in use Fire may result if should be slightly firm bu Da zn someone accidentally starts Wrap in foil and set aside oid tine vin oe the oven for 5 minutes They will finish SR aa Don t let anything touch the cooking while standing QECICUIT OCAK top of the oven DO NOT pop popcorn except Starting a microwave oven DO NOT use newspaper or ina microwave approved pop when it s empty is not recom other printed paper in the oven corn popper or commercial mended If you experiment put Fire could result package designed especially a container of water in the for microwave ovens Results oven da soi flowers bbe are the manufacturer s M EIE WOO paper gedrds or responsibility It is normal forthe inside of the clothes in the oven Fire could NEVER try fo pop popcorn in a Eco pr to look I result paper bag Overcoo
13. ghts Command Pads Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully QUICK DEFROST When you first plug inthe oven a tone sounds and the Display will be blank If after you set the Clock page 6 the Display becomes blank again 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 it displays time set tings temperature set tings and Indicator Lights QUICK DEFROST COOK Command pads e E3 POWER DEFROST 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 oven to 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 CLOCK 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 Pads to tell it DO ik a Cook Power a food KE temperature Audible signals Audib
14. ia a Siena 80 of full Cook Power Second POM cess eo venies e ER paia 50 of full Cook Power Third part us enun E utei nc 20 of full Cook Power This automatic step down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely 10 Changing or adding defrost time You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START e Touch QUICK DEFROST e 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 Open the door 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 Close the door and touch START to continue the cycle if no additional time is needed OR Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time 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 1 Put food in the oven and close the door m The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST E3 E OMS coor The Display will show the numbers you S 5 4 touched in the order you touched NS them This example shows 2 minutes EIS 30 seconds
15. in 5 seconds or the Display will go blank Touch CLOCK SET again and continue 4 Touch CLOCK SET QUICK coox The Display will show what numbers DEFROST z you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 Touch Number Pads for the de correct time of day m The colon will stop flashing The Clock 3 Touch START If you have touched in an incorrect time such as12 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 What microwave energy is e How food is cooked by microwave energy e What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness e Safety tips e Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven e 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 If a glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or microwave approved plastic w
16. king may MESIA as been running fora result in smoke and fire General information DO NOT try to melt paraffin If your electric power line To test a dish for safe use put it wax in the oven You may be voltage is less than the nor into the oven with a cup of burned mal 120 volts cooking times water beside it Cook on HIGH may be longer Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it 21 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems offen result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 17 Have you checked your home s main fuse or circuit breaker box Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the microwave oven will not run e Is the timer set e 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 e Is the electric supply to your home or wall out let low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low s Cook Power set correctly Are you allowing for more time when cooking more fo
17. le signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Two beeps will sound between cycles A reminder tone will sound every 60 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven A 3 second tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function If you don t hear a tone it is because of incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed For example a tone will not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad To remove the programming tone and To remove all tones except the Minute reminder tone Timer signal e Open the door e Open the door e Touch CANCEL twice then touch START Touch CANCEL twice touch 0 then touch START e Programming and reminder tones will be e All audible tones except Minute Timer signal cancelled will be cancelled To replace the tones To replace the tones e Repeat the steps above e Repeat the steps above Setting the clock You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the Clock but the Display will be blank after cooking When the oven is first plugged in the Clock Display shows 88 88 If the electric power ever goes off the Clock Display will again show all 8 s when the power comes back on DO THIS THIS HAPPENS CLOCK o2 cook The Display will show a 0 and SET the colon will start to fiash The first Number Pad must be touched with
18. leaning the microwave oven 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 ond 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 ACAUTION soaps or detergents applied Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc with a sponge or soft cloth can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior Rinse well oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge wiih 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 AWARNING LightBulb Mode Mixer Cover Unplug cord or turn off power at main power supply before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock To replace 1 Unplug cord or turn off power at main power supply 2 Openthe 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 orturn on the main power supply Operati
19. n 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 7 to set the oven to COOK for 12 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 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 8329 87 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 832993 Wall Mounting Kit or with cabinets over it e RH3330XR MICRO SHELF Hood 3 Putthe microwave oven on the MICRO sHELFe 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 Whiripeor dealer cooktop lights Caring for your microwave oven C
20. nder APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 A 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 Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this sym bol of quality whenever you need a replace ment part for your Whirlpooi appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exact ing specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write ple
21. ng safety precautions AWARNING on pages 20 21 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 FLAMMABLE DO NOT reat store or use flammable inflammable or corrosive materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions 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 in damage to the oven or possible per sonal injury DO NOT use the oven to ster ilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the hi
22. od 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 standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK See page 10 e Have you set the control as a kitchen timer If you do not hear a programming tone page 6 s the command correct e Has the tone been cancelled If the fan seems to be running slower than usual e Has the oven been stored in a 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 22 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance 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 satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whiripool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH Whi dl CARE service Com Ir 0 panies TECH CARE service techni cians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide 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 u
23. or 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 Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM about 1 hour 40 minutes is not recommended The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time To automatically follow another cycle While you are touching in cooking instructions touch KEEP WARM before touching START OR 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 will be displayed while the oven continues to run I PUSH SI GC ONU mn HP RBOUREIN TOS EIE NISRTC REL MICAAV T4 IRS IN TIPS EHI PINE 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 QUICK cook The COOK Indicator Light will come on DEFROST and the Display will show four 0 s 4 Touch COOK OUICK cook The Display will show what numbers n you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minute 45 seconds 2 Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want ELI come on and the Display will show QUICK co
24. ox The COOK POWER Indicator Light will POWER P HI 3 Touch COOK POWER mam The Display will show P 0 This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power 4 Touch 0 Number Pad SQUE cook The COOK Indicator Light will stay on STARE to show that the timer is running The COOK POWER Indicator Light will be off The Display counts down to show how much time is left During the count down the oven will be dark 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 pEEP pEEP EEP reminder tone will sound every 60 sec B onds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display 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 5 Touch START Opening the oven door stops the countdown Close the door and 14 touch START to continue the timing countdown Other operating hints There 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 e Touch the Command Pad for the setting you want to check The instruction programmed for that pad will show on
25. r frame and the purchase date from the sales Purchase Date Slip e Keep this book and your sales slip together in a handy place 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 16 of this Use amp Care Guide AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Failure to follow the Installation Instructions could lead to product malfunction or personal injury 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 H is your responsibility to be sure your microwave oven e Has been installed where it is protected from the weather The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight Has been properly connected and grounded to electrical supply See Installation instructions Is not used
26. rap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking Cooking at high cook power DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s QUICK perrost COO 2 Touch COOK O QUICK cook The Display will show the numbers you z s touched in the order you touched them The example shows 1 minute 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want mage The oven will automatically cook at MM high Cook Power The COOK Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle 4 Touch START COOK POWER continued on next page 7 The Display counts down the time to count show how much time is left in the first cycle down 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 CAN CEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 60 seconds to remind you that food pEEP pEEP pEEP BEEP is left in the oven until the door is opened 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 1 Touch COOK 2 Touch numbers for the new time 3 Touch START Cook cycle will continue cooking for the new time Cooking at lower cook pow
27. the display for 5 seconds Then the display returns to showing what the oven is doing 2 To stop the oven while it is running Open the door The oven will stop To restart the oven close the door and touch 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 set of instructions will cancel the first 4 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 SL PI SEITEN ERO LIA A SA IZ ES ETE Bi level cooking A removable Bi Level Cooking Rack is available 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 15 Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY Installing your microwave oven 4 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf for damage such as misaligned door damage that is strong enough to hold the oven the food around the door or dents inside the oven or and the utensils you put in it The control on the exterior If there is any damage side of the unit is the heavy side Use care please do not operate the unit until it has when handling
28. touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power QUICK pEraosr COOK 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want QUICK COOK The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking at a Cook Power other than high 6 Touch START The Display counts down the time to COLI nt show how much cooking time is left in d QUUN the first 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 CAN EEP e peer ace CEL End will remain on the Display B e and a reminder tone will sound every 60 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Changing cook power The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle Touch COOK POWER 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 e Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH e Touch START Defrosting 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 DEFROST will come on and the Display will show
29. use amp care guide MICROWAVE OVEN Model MW8550XS Contents Parts and Features 2 Cooking Automatically After Before You Install Your Defrosting Microwave Oven Using KEEP WARM Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Minute Timer Precautions to Avoid Possible Other Operating Hints Exposure to Excessive Bi Level Cooking Microwave Energy Installation Instructions Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Using Your Microwave Oven Building in Your Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Controls Caring for Your Microwave Oven Audible Signals Cleaning the Microwave Oven Setting the Clock Replacing the Light Bulb Cooking in Your Microwave Oven Operating Safety Precautions Cooking at High Cook Power If You Need Service or Assistance Defrosting Microwave Oven Warranty 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL Model MW8550XS NUMBER PLATE VENTS DEFROST GUIDE Not Shown CONTROL PANEL Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then com Model Number plete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the microwave oven door on the oven Serial Numbe
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