Whirlpool MW8550XL User's Manual
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1. NANT LILI LIL The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power Se ZAO CYCLE The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first 4 Touch START cycle The Display counts down the time to show 4gount how much cooking time is left in the first OWIN cycle When the cooking time ends you will hear age P 4 beeps You can stop the beeping by BEE EP opening the oven door or touching CAN BE EP CEL When the beeping stops the Display BE will show only the LOWER COOK POWERS For best results some recipes call for lower Cook Powers Lowering the Cook Power slows the cooking 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 by percentage 10 50 80 efc The following chart gives you the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and the Cook Power name usually used automatic 100 of full power HIGH Tes 90 of full power 80 of full power 70 of full power MED HI 60 of full power 50 of full power MED 40 o2. POWER TT nE f ES and in what order gt a MINUTE Ds A few examples COOK CYCLE 1 or 2 tells the oven you are x ee going to cook i COOK POWER tells the oven you are going to j 7 cook atless i than full power START tells the oven to start f Each Command Pad has its own Signal 7 Light except START and CANCEL The Signal Light comes on when you touch the Com ii 7 7 mand Pad a i While the oven is running a Signal Light or lights will be on to show what the oven is 160 Vas A doing 0 NUMBER PADS Microcomputer Once you ve touched a Com mand Pad to teil the oven what you want itto do you ll touch Number Pads to fell it a time a Cook Power a food temperature RE amp Control Panel ON OFF Switch USING THE MINUTE TIMER The Minute Timer does not starn or stop cooking it works like a kitchen timer Set in minutes or seconds and you will hear a beep when the set time is up The oven door must be closed before setting the Minute Timer DO THIS THIS HAPPENS The MINUTE TIMER Signal Light will come on and the Display will snow a 0 Within 5 seconds start touching number pads for the desired time 4 Touch MINUTE TIMER The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds 2 Touch Number Pads for minutes and seconds The MINUTE TIMER Signa
3. be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycles you have touched in DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door The DEFROST CYCLE Signal Light will come on and the Display will snow 4 O s The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for defrosting time you want are The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will come on pars and the Display will show 4 O s The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This exampie shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 5 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the first cycle The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will snow 2 0 s 6 Touch COOK POWER Options Skip to step 8 if you want the first cycle to cook at high power Skip to step 12 if you want only one cycle at high power CONTINUED NEXT PAGE 11 COOKING AUTOMATICALLY AFTER DEFROSTING CONTINUED 150 7 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you wantin the first cooking The Display will show what you touched This example shows 60 of full power cycle IN The COOK CYCLE 2 Signal Light will come COOK cele 2 on and the Display will show 4 O s CYCLE 2 CYCLE 2 8 Touch COOK CYCLE 2 Option Touch START if cooking in only one cycle a
4. can be set to change from one tothe other automatically DOTHIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put food in the oven and close the door The COOK CYCLE1 Signal Light will come on and the Display will show 4 O s e TIN OOK CYCLE cook CYCLE 2 Touch COOK CYCLE 14 x 2 The Display will show the numbers you 5 i 4 25 touched in the order you touched them Pre fae This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the first cycle The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show 2 O s 4 Touch COOK POWER If you want the high Cook Power skip to step 6 TT The Display will show what you touched G This example shows 60 of full power 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle The COOK CYCLE 2 Signal Light will come COOK on and the Display will show 4 0 s CYCLE 2 The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds 7 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you wantin the second cycle CONTINUED NEXT PAGE 9 COOKING IN MORE THAN ONE CYCLE CONTINUED The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will snow 2 Q s 8 Touch COOK POWER If you want the high Cook Power skip to step 10 The Display will show what you touched This example snows 40 of fu
5. empty The oven can be damaged if you experiment puta container of water inthe oven NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Slice hard boiled eggs before heating Steam build up in whole eggs may couse them to burst and possibly damage the oven Don t let anything touch the top of the oven cavity Rough or harsh cleaners can scratch or dull the oven finish DO NOT USE THEM Make popcorn only in poppers designed for use in microwave ovens Follow popper directions Results are the popper manufacturer s responsibility USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat containers buf the hot food does If your electric power line voltage is tess than the normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer Tmk Liquids heated in certain containers may overheat The liquid may then splash out with a loud noise This does not harm the oven but you should not use such containers to heat liquids again Follow MICRO MENUS Cookbook directions carefully If using a different cookbook you may need to experiment with times and Cook Powers e Double check all settings e Use the oven only for defrosting cooking or reheating Overcooking some foods can cause them to scorch or flame especially foods like potatoes popcorn snacks etc See the MICRO MENUS Cookbook DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES At the end ofthe recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minut
6. erly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or looseneq 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service person nel after a repair is made DO NOT operate the microwave oven if the door glass is broken DO NOT operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed Using your microwave oven MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROLS when you first plug in the oven the Display One note The Command and Number will snow 88 88 if the Control Panel ON OFF Pads are not buttons You don t have to switch is ON see page 5 Ifthe Display ever push them just touch them again shows all 8 s it means your electricity was off for a while or that the Control Panel ON OFF Switch was turned OFF and then back ON To clear the 8 s from the Display touch CANCEL the colon remains on or touch In cooking instructions DIGITAL DISPLAY When you are using the microwave eL d oven this acts as a display If counts down time settings and it shows you what number pads you touched COMMAND PADS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS cook COOK DEFROST i sa Ga E Touch Com pias CEH Lk EN eee CONI mandPodstotell CYCLE CYCLE 2 3 CYCLE the microwave j C CE MINUTE COOK coor i oven what to do j TEMP
7. lt gt Whitlpool Microwave Oven Models MW8550XL and MW86 00XL Vents Not Shown Control Panel Defrost Guide Not Shown 2 Position Bl Level Cooking Rack Model MW8600XL oniy Model and Serial Control Panel ON OFF Switch Number Plate not shown Door Latch Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just aE a REM Be behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Purchase installation Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Phone Number Contents Responsibilities Installation Proper Safe Use Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive g Microwave Energy Using the Microwave Oven Using the Minute Timer The Safety Switch Cooking in One Cycle High Cook Power Lower Cook Powers Defrosting Faster or Slower Defrosting Cooking in More Than One Your responsibilities Cooking Automaticaily after Defrosting Cooking with The Temperature Probe Changing or Cancelling Instructions Other Operating Instructions Cleaning the Microwave Oven Bi Level Cooking Rack Replacing the Light Bulb Important Information How Microwave Ovens Work Building In Your Microwave O
8. 4 Putfrozen food inthe oven and close the door The DEFROST CYCLE Signa Light will come on and the Display will show 4 0 s The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want The DEFROST CYCLE Signal Light will stay on to show that the oven is in the Defrost Cycle 4 Touch START acount The Display counts down the time to show OLUN how much defrosting time is left When the defrost time ends you will hear 4 ske beeps You can stop the beeping by or ot g opening the oven door or touching D ar CANCEL When the beeping stops the Display will show only the FASTER OR SLOWER DEFROSTING When you touch DEFROST CYCLE the microwave oven automatically uses 30 of full Cook Power For slower or faster defrosting see Lower Cook Powers on page e Use 20 of full power for slower defrosting e Use 40 of full power for faster defrosting Detrosting at Cook Powers higher than 30 can cause some cooking on the outside of the food STANDING TIME For best results allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting This will equalize the temperature of the food and provide more even defrosting COOKING IN MORE THAN ONE CYCLE For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven
9. EHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES xYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES x7 SERVICE CO 23 Mapie 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapte 999 9999 4 Ifyou 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 Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 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 information is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance
10. H THE TEMPERATURE PROBE The MEAL SENSOR Temperature Probe takes guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you want For suggested temperatures for different foods see your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Final food temperature settings are printed on Number Pads DO THIS Plug Sensor 1 Insert atleast ofthe 2 Place food in the oven 3 Make sure the probe temperature probe into and plug the probe into does not touch any part the food the socket on the oven of the oven interior Close wall the door DO THIS THIS HAPPENS The COOK TEMP Signal Light will come on and the Display will snow 2 0 s The Display will snow the number you touched This example uses 6 ora final cooked temperature of about 150 F 66 C Tne 0 means the food is still cold 150 5 Touch a Number Pad for the desired final temperature The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show 2 O s 6 Touch COOK POWER Option Touch START if you want to use full power The Display will show what you touched This example shows 60 of full power 7 Touch the Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Tmk 14 8 Touch START pew Tne COOK TEMP and COOK POWER Lignts will stay on The left number on the display shows what temperature number you selected The right number shows yo
11. ICROWAVE 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 doorand oven sponge minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed the soil Rinse well Abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty wash cloths and the like can damage the control panel and electronics Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild detergent or commercial glass cleaner 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 4 Be careful not to kink the cable NOTE Make sure you have the right probe for your oven It will have HI 2 on the handle BI LEVEL COOKING RACK Model MW8600XL only Use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking in more than one container The 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 First Position Use the rack only when heating Second Position Turn rack upside down more than one container of food when using a taller container on the bottom Do not let a container touch the top of the ofthe oven oven SPECIAL CAUTIONS CLEANING THE RACK e Do not use with browning dish e Wash by hand with a mild detergent or in e Use only when cooking
12. ast 3 of the probe in the food e Is the probe tip in the center of the food e is the probe touching bone or fat e Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few minutes after cooking e Is the probe plugged tightly into its socket e Is the Cook Power set where it should be e Is the Cook Temperature set at the end tem perature you want e Do you have the correct probe for your oven See page 16 2 e Ifyou 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 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to ob tain satisfactory operation from your appli ance or ifservice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 21 3 e Ifyou need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Ser vice 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 TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE lt gt Whirlpdol ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUS
13. eft in the first cooking 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 EP When the first cooking cycle ends you will BE heara beep Q The second cooking cycle will start If SESS only one cooking cycle is used you will Ke wey hear 4 beeps and the oven will stop pr g he COOK CYCLE 2 Signal Light will be on APN Lares during the second cooking cycle The CYCLE 2 COOK POWER Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high The Display counts down the time to show count how much cooking time is left in the down _ second cycle rr For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will u show the Cook Power you selected if you LJ are using a Cook Power other than high When the last cooking cycle ends you will g gg hear 4 beeps You can stop the beeping HS Q Ke g by opening the oven door or touching SQ CANCEL When the beeping stops the Display will show only the Standing time provides more even To check or stir foods between or defrosting and cooking because it allows during cycles tood temperature to even out 1 Open the door The oven will shut off Check stir or rotate the food To skip the automatic standing time 2 Instruct the microwave oven to defrost in 3 Close the door 4 DEFROST CYCLE and to cook in COOK Touch START The oven will go on from CYCLE 2 where it stopped COOKING WIT
14. es They will finish cooking while standing It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been run ning fora while Itis normal forthe signal lights to flicker while the microwave oven is on HOW MICROWAVE OVENS WORK 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 Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cantsee them but you can see what they do Microwaves pass through glass paper and plastic without heating them so food absorbs the energy Micro waves bounce Off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Mode Mixer Oven Cavity A magnetron in the micro wave oven produces microwaves 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 Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the reasons for letting some foods roasts baked pota toes stand tor a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Metal Bottom The ceramic bottom of your microwave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the ceramic bottom and are absorbed by the food The microwa
15. f full power 30 of full power MED LO 20 of full power 10 of full power LOW FNWANAND DO DOTHIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door se The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will come COOK on and the Display will show 4 0 s CYCLE 1 yf rr The Display will show the numbers you fr touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show 2 O s The Display will show what you touched This example shows 60 of full power 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want gt DAN The COOK CYCLE 1 and COOK POWER Sig COOK nal Lights will stay on to show that the oven CYCLE m 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 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 only the 6 Touch START DEFROSTING Use DEFROST CYCLE to thaw frozen food before cooking For suggested defrost times check the guide on the inside of the oven door or in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Tmk DO THIS THIS HAPPENS
16. foods in more than your dishwasher one container e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers e Do not use in conventional ovens or under broiler e Do not let food or container touch the top of the oven e Do not store rack inthe oven e Put food in containers then place containers on rack e Do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB Unplug the power cord Remove holding screw on access panel Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Light Bulb Replace the access panel and holding screw Access Panel Screw nan wn D Ww N z Plug tn the power cord IMK 17 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before you start using your microwave oven read this section carefully This information will help you avoid damage to your oven Metallic Trim Metallic Glaze Staple Twist Tle Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining Staples metallic glaze or trim Tes dinnerware or cook ware before using Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods for more than 4 minutes To test a dish for safe use put it into fhe oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on high Cook Power for one minute Ifthe dish gets hot and the water stays cool do not use it NEVER start a microwave oven when its
17. fter defrosting The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds 9 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you wantin the second cooking cycle The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show 2 0 s 10 Touch COOK POWER Option Touch START if you want the high Cook Power The Display will show what you touched This example shows 40 of full power 41 touch a Number Pad forthe Cook Power you want in the second cooking cycle When you touch START the DEFROST CYCLE i STARE Signal Light will stay on All other Signal Lights will go off 12 Touch START The Display counts down the time io snow how much time is let inthe defrost cycle 12 When the defrost time ends the microwave oven automatically lets the food stand for count the same amount of time used for down _ detrosting The Display counts down the standing time During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off The defrost Signal Light will be on P When the standing time is over you will BEE hear a beep and the first cooking cycle will start germa The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will be on COOK SOR during the first cooking cycle The COOK CYCLE a POWER Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high Pag NI count The Display counts down the time to show down _ UN how much time is l
18. ith the proper voltage See page 2 e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the microwave oven will not run Is the timer set e Is the Control Panel Switch ON See page 5 e isthe door firmly closed and latched e Did you touch START e Did you follow the directions exactly If the microwave oven has been stored in a cold area s Allow itto stand for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature before operating the controls If microwave cooking times seem too long Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low s Isthe Cook Power atthe recommended setting e Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the Minute Timer Signal Light on Is the oven door closed completely e isthe oven in a standing time between DEFROST CYCLE and COOK CYCLE 1 See page12 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 or if the Control Panel ON OFF Switch has been turned OFF and then ON again the Display will show 88 88 Touch CANCEL or touch in cooking instructions If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe e is atle
19. ith yourname and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Deparment 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 Proper safe use Your microwave must be e Installed according to the installation instructions e Protected from the weather e Used only for jobs expected of home micro wave Ovens e Used only by people who can operate it properly e Kept clean and in good repair NEVER start the oven when it s empty The oven can be damaged DO NOT cook or reheat whole eggs in the micro wave oven Steam build up can cause an egg to burst Damage to the oven or injury to the user may resulf DO NOT use the oven until you have read and under stand ALL the information on safe use PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper ate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks DO NOT place any object between the oven front face andthe door or aliow soil or cleaner resi due to accumulate om sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged It is par ticularly important that a Kei 11Re ele med e ello of
20. l Light will stay on to show that the Minute Timer is running The Display counts down the seconds to show how much time is left on the Minute Timer 3 Touch START When the set time is up you will hear a beep and the Display will show a 0 To remove the 0 touch CANCEL 1 The Minute Timer can be used when the oven is cooking 2 Opening the microwave oven door does not stop the Minute Timer 3 If you open oven door and reset the Minute Timer touch START twice to start the Minute Timer and to restart the oven To change or cancel the Minute Timer 1 Touch MINUTE TIMER 2 Touch number 0 to cancel or 2 Touch desired new number pads to change Then 3 Touch START THE CONTROL PANEL ON OFF SWITCH Just inside the microwave oven door on the control panel frame is a Control Panel ON OFF Switch The switch is designed to keep busy little fingers from using the oven When the switch is OFF the oven cannot be used and the Display will be dark The switch must be ON to cook in the microwave oven and to use the Minute Timer The colon stays on when the switch is ON 5 COOKING IN ONE CYCLE Follow these sfeps to cook at one power level HIGH COOK POWER DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put foodinthe oven and close the door er aww The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will come COOK ee on and the Display will show 4 0 s CYCLE T CYCLE 1 2 Touch COOK CYCLE 4
21. ll power 9 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you wantin the second cycle NE Ta When you touch START the COOK CYCLE COOK Light will stay on while the oven is cooking AS CNS Reia in the first cycle The COOK POWER Light wil be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high All other Signal Lights will go off The Display counts down the cooking time to show how much time is left in the first 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 You will hear a beep atthe end of tne first cycle You can either open ihe door te check the food or you can letthe oven start the second cycle lf you do open the door just close it and push START to restart the oven ma The COOK CYCLE 2 Light will be on during the second cycle The COOK POWER Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high All other lights will be off The Display counts down the cooking time to show how much time is left in the second cycle 10 Touch START 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 last cycle ends you will hear q g 4 beeps You can stop the beeping by or 32 l Q opening the door or touching CANCEL D War When the beeping stops the Display will show only the COOKING AUTOMATICALLY AFTER DEFROSTING The controls can
22. robe should be inthe center of the largest muscle but not touching fat or bone CHANGING OR CANCELLING INSTRUCTIONS To change or cancel any instructions you have touched simply touch CANCEL All instructions will be cancelled The Display will show and you can start over If you wantto change or cancel instructions before you have touched START simply touch in the new instructions They will cancel the old ones 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 returns to show what the oven is doing 2 Tostop 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 wili 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 nign the Display will show the Cook Power for 2 seconds of every 10 during cooking 5 When COOK CYCLE 1 follows DEFROST CYCLE a standing time equal to the defrost ing time will occur between the two COOK CYCLE 1 will automatically begin after this standing time CLEANING THE M
23. u how the temperature is rising in the food 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 probe senses the temperature 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 only the HINTS FOR USING THE TEMPER ATURE PROBE DO e use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven e unplug probe from socket to turn off oven light 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 decide to cook it For casseroles the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recom mended Replace the probe For liquids balance the probe ona wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the probe Is inthe center of the tiquid DON T 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 toothpicks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or or plastic con tainers They will be in the oven too iong e use probe in regular oven e force probe into frozen food e use probe for foods that need to simmer For roasts the tip of the p
24. ven 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 Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card attached to the oven door 4 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cioth 2 Put the oven ona cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven The control side of the 3 Do not block vents on back of the oven Blocking vents can cause poor cooking results unit is the heavy side Handling can be tricky 4 For your safety this oven must be grounded DO NOT REMOVE THE THIRD PRONG FROM THE PLUG You must have a qualified electrician put in the right outlet if yours does not have the 3 prong plug in or if the outlet isnot grounded according to National Electri cal Codes and local codes or ordinances The outlet must supply 120 volts 60 Hz A C When the oven is on it will use about 1375 watts It should not share a circuit with another appliance 5 put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it locks Follow the directions on page 4tosetthe oven to COOK fort minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 6 Fill out and return the Microwave Regis tration Card attached to the oven door If the card is missing please send the model and serial number of your microwave oven w
25. ves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks 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 wall by itself Or over built in single ovens in the Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB mode series or Imperial 7200 single gas ovens Ask your dealer for details on e RCK803 832849 30 inch Built in Kit e RCK805 832856 25 4 inch Built in Kit RCK807 832850 27 inch Built in Kil RCK710 832763 Wall Mount Kil 20 2 Attach the microwave oven toa wall by itself or with cabinets over if 3 Put the microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF Hood overa cooktop The hood is available ducted oras a recirculating hood and includes cook top lighis e RCK811 832875 Wall Mount Vent Grille and Filler Kit Storage Cabinet e RH3330XL MICRO SHELF Hood e RCK713 832769 Wall Mount Cookbook Tmk If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance problems offen result from little things you can find and fix yourself with out tools of any kind If nothing operates e is the oven correctly plugged into a live circuit w
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