Whirlpool MW8500XS User's Manual
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1. disconnect the power supply at the cord fuse box or circuit breaker 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 Cook on high Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind nothing operates e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 8 Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the microwave oven will not run s the timer set e Is the door firmiy closed and latched e Did you touch START CANCEL e Did you follow the directions exactly If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e 5 the oven docr closed completely If the microwave oven cooking times seem too long 15 the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low is the Cook Power set correctly e Are you allowin2. i 4 a SOLID STATE S CONTROLS fy im gt 1 n lt Z m m O m lt O m O gt 2 gt r4 m gain MAGNETRON WHIRLPOOL FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY 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 defective Second Through Fifth Year in materials or workmanship Touch Control models only The solid From Date of Purchase state touch control parts are shown on page 15 LIMITED NINE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement magnetron tube if defective in materials or Second Through Tenth Year workmanship The magnetron is shown on page 15 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
3. desired setting shows in the Display The oven will start cooking at the new time or cook power To stop the oven Touch START CANCEL or open the oven door Opening the door stops the oven so you can stir turn rearrange or add in gredients to the food Close the oven door and touch START CANCEL to complete cooking If you remove the food before Defrosting in your microwave oven Use the MED LO DEFROST setting to thaw frozen food before cooking This setting cooks at 3076 of full power for desired defrosting time For suggested defrost times see chart inside the oven door Bi level cooking A removable Bi Level Cooking Rack is available as an ac cessory kit This rack lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your dealer for details on e 832985 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit the cooking time ends touch START CANCEL before closing the oven door This cancels the remaining time 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 for damage such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there 15 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
4. form a hinge B Remove and replace the 25 watt candelabra base bulb Part No 313969 Obtain bulb from your authorized Whirlpool dealer 6 Close the cover and replace the screws 7 Plug in or turn on the main power supply How your microwave oven works Microwave cvens 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 orlight waves You can tsee them but you can see what they do Mode Mixer Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Oven Cavity A magnetron in the micro wave oven produces micro waves The microwaves move tnto the oven where they are scattered or stirred amode mixer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walis and are absorbed by food Microwaves pass througn glass paper and piastic with out heating inem so food ab sorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off rr etai pans so food does not absorb the energy 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 rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand fora while after ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Metal Floor 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 Th
5. 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 g 2 Put the oven 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 han dling The weight of the oven is approximately 60 Ibs 27 kg 4 Do not install the oven next to a conven tional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet continued on next page o Z 0 lt ie zB 2 2 m m zZ 2 gt Z 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 1 Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of WARNING 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
6. providing an escape wire forthe elec tric current This appliance is equipped with a 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE POWER SUPPLY corp polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correct polarized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle prop erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the a 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 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 an
7. NCES FRANCHISED TECK CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE 123 MAPLE 999 9999 123 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 922 3099 14 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 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 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 wnenever you need a replace ment part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement paris in your area refer to Step 3 above or the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance SOLID STATE TOUCH CONTROL PARTS AND FEATURES COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY TOUCH PANEL TOUCH PANEL ra SOLID STATE A CONTROLS
8. YS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness fo avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn or arrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes e Ifa glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking n 2 lt ue 2 Qo c O 2 2 2 m 2 Setting the controls Be sure you understand the basics of microwave oven cooking before you start Start with recipes from your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Follow the directions carefully DO THIS 4 Place food in the oven then close the door The oven won t work if the door isn t closed tightly NOTE The Display will be blank until a cooking time or Cook Power is set LO MEO LO MED MED HI DEFROST HI Microcomputer VARIABLE COOK POWER 4 Set Cook Power to desired setting from HI to LO NOTE The oven is set to cook at HI unless a lower power is selected Some recipes call for lower cook powers for best results To select a lower setting press ortap the LOWER pad The indicator light on the Display will move to a lower setting Press ortap RAISE to increase the power level from a lower setting LO MED LIO OFFROST MORE MINUTES 2 Press the MORE Minutes Pad until 1 00 s
9. away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result 14 Donotlet cord hang over edge oftable or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 9 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 12 Some dishes mela mine Centura etc absorb microwave en ergy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim c If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven 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 11 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are four parts in the control section The Digital Display and Indicator Lights The Timer Controls The Variable Cook Power Controls The Start Cancel Pad LO MED LO MED MED These will be covered on the fo
10. d the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven 8 To test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet NOTE The Display will show 88 88 for three seconds after the oven is plugged in The Display will then go blank until a cooking time or Cook Power is set Put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions on page 6 to set the oven to COOK for 1 minutes When the timer is up the water should be warm 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 4 Build the microwave oven into a cabinet or Ask your dealer for details on wall by itself or over built in single ovens in the e 83298 7 30 inch Built in Kit Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB model series e 832989 24 inch Built in Kit e 832991 27 inch Built in Kit e 832993 Wall Mounting Kit e RH3330XR MICRO SHELF Hood 2 Attach the microwave oven to a
11. e microwaves 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 fhe heat that cooks Operating safety precautions WARNING DO NOT use oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs be fore heating In rare in stances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat contain ers but the hot food does Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee 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 reat 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 in damage to the oven or possible personal injury DO NOT use the oven to sterilize objects baby bo
12. eals and sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the microwave oven it the door window 15 broken It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven Has been installed where it is protected from the elements The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions e Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly 5 properly maintained e 15 used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven ne microwave oven snould be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repairis made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnei DO NOT operate the microwave oven with the cuter cabinet removed gt eo 2 2 mm m gt m o e wo rm o m c eo 2 0 lt O 2 2 m lt m MPORIANI SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage fo the unit WARNING To r
13. educe the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure fo excessive microwave energy 1 Reac 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 8 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided IN STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 7 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual 7 As with any appliance close supervi sion is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or 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
14. fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt Whirlpool 4987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator F
15. g for more time when cooking more food at one time 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 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 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 13 70 m 5 Z o n m H lt m O gt O Z 2 e lt 2 m m O m lt m O gt o gt Z Oo m 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE serv ice Companies lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE service technicians are TECH CARE trained to fulfill the FRANCHISED SERVICE 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIA
16. hows on the Display Continue to press or tap the pad until the Display shows the minutes of cooking time you want To reduce the number of minutes on the Display press or tap the LESS Minutes Pad until the proper number of minutes show on the Display COOK POWER CHART Recipes in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook use Cook power settings from HI to LO Recipes from other books and magazines may use different Cook Power percentages The following chart may be helpful 100 of full power MED HI 70 of full power MED 50 of full power MED LO DEFROST 30 of full power LO 10 of full power MORE LESS p 3 To set seconds press the MORE Seconds pad until 10 seconds show on the Display Continue to press ortap the pad to increase the seconds 10 second increments up to 50 To reduce the number of seconds press ortap the LESS Seconds to decrease the seconds in 10 second increments o Touch START CANCEL The oven light will come on and cooking will begin The Display will count down in 1 second increments 19 MED LO MED MED Hi DEFROST 4 When the set time is up End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound End will remain on the Display until the door is opened The Display will be blank until a new cooking time is set Time and cook power settings may be changed while the oven is operating Touch the appropriate pad Minutes Seconds Lower or Raise until the
17. llowing pages Read them carefully The Digital Display and Indicator Lights LESS The Display will be blank when the oven is not in use When you are using your microwave oven this displays cooking time and Cook Power settings The Timer Controls The Timer Controls allow you to select and set a desired cooking time by in creasing and or decreasing the time by pressing the appropriate pads COOK POWER Both minutes and seconds can be ad justed separately Cooking times can be set up to 59 minutes 50 seconds The Variable Cook Power Controls The Cook Power Controls allow you to choose the Cook Power setting that best meets your cooking needs See the Cook Power Chart for different per centages of cooking powers The Start Cancel Pad The START CANCEL Pad starts the cook ing or stops the oven and cancels the settings The oven door must be closed and latched before the oven will operate MINUTES VARIABLE Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read your MICRO MENUS Cookbook furnished with your microwave oven It contains information about e What microwave energy is 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 the microwave oven e Cooking times for different foods The MICRO MENUS Cookbook will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS Important things to remember to get the BEST COOKING RESULTS e ALWA
18. r Purchase Date 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 7 of this Use amp Care Guide Before you use your microwave oven Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store in a convenient place for future use PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT at mpt to oper ate this over with the door open since pen door op eration can esult in harm ful exposure to microwave energy it isi nportant not to defeat or ta nper with the safety interli cks DO NOT pk ce any object between th oven front face and the door or allow soil or Cleaner residue to accumul te on sealing surfaces DO NOT operate oven if itis damaged Ii i particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there 1 no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or joosened 3 Door s
19. ttles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization continued on next page rI c ES 2 5 2 m Z O o e O m z 9 gt mal lt v m gt oO Z o i 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 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 try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Fire or other hazards may result 12 prevent damage to 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 Starting a microwave oven when it s empty is not recommended If you experiment put a container of water in the oven General information If your electric power line voltage is less than the nor mal 120 volts cooking times may be longer If a fire should start in the oven cavity keep door closed e turn oven off
20. use amp care guide MICROWAVE OVEN Model MW8500XS 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 Cooking in Your Microwave Oven Setting the Controls Bi Level Cooking 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 Operating Safety Precautions If You Need Service or Assistance Microwave Oven Warranty 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features VENTS MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE RT DEFROST GUIDE j Inside Oven Door CONTROL PANEL DOOR LATCH Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from 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 and your sales slip together in a handy place Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product Model Number Serial Numbe
21. wall by itself or with cabinets over it 3 Putthe microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF 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 2 e 2 2 O gt 29 2 n lt 5 5 2 Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas water and a soft cloth or of water in the oven for 2 or 3 where the door and oven sponge minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed the soil When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to gether on closing the door CAUTION use only mild non abrasive Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths soaps or detergents applied etc can damage the control panel and the interior and with a sponge or soft cloth exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a Rinse well mild detergent or spray glass cleaner Replacing the light bulb The microwave oven light should come on whenever the door is opened orthe oven is operating T piace M Light Bulb Cover 1 Unplug or turn off at fuse box or circuit breaker 2 Openthe oven door 3 Remove the 3 screws from the front of the cover A Pull down the front portion ofthe cover It is creased across its width to
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