Whirlpool MW8400XL User's Manual
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1. 9999 lt Whirlpool TECH CARE i FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 995 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 FSP 1s a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement par for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Aetrigerator Freezers Ico Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwsve Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A2. If your electric power line voltage is less than the normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer Tmk Follow MICRO MENUS Cookbook directions carefully If using a different cookbook you may need to experiment with times and Cook Powers e Doubdie check all settings e Use the oven only for defrosting cooking of reheating Overcooking some foods can cause them to scorch or flame especially foods like potatoes popcorn snacks etc See the MICRO MENUS Cookbook Duan EEEE DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES At the end of the recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Itis normal for the inside of the oven doorto look wavy after the oven has been run ning fora while itis normal forthe signal lights to flicker while the microwave ovenis 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 Mode Mixer Oven Cavity Microwaves are like TV waves orlight waves You cantsee them but you can see what they do 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 pass through glass paper and plastic without
3. interior e lef probe touch foil if used Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden tooth picks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or plastic con fainers They will be inthe oven too long e use probe in regular oven e force probe into frozen food e use probe for foods that need to simmer 6 Tmk MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE Food Cook Power Meal Sensor Tips N Setting o Setting a E Beverages HIGH 1465 Fto 170 F Balance probe on wooden spoon Canned Food HIGH 170 F Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick ae foods such as baked beans f Casseroles MEDIUM HIGH 170 Fto Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick ooo 175 F mixtures Stir once or twice Chowders MEDIUM HIGH 180 F Balance probe on wooden spoon Stir __once or twice ee Dips _ MEDIUM ed 140 F R 7 oo 7 7 Meat Loaf beef MEDIUM HIGH 170 F Poultry thick enough to place the probe properly Do not use the MEAL SENSOR probe when cooking poultry Because of the amount of bone and shape of poultry there is no place where the meat is Sandwiches E MEDIUM 110 F Place sandwich on paper na pkin Insert probe from side so tip is in center of filling Thick sandwiches work best Soup HIGH 165 Fto Balance probe on wooden spoon Stir 1170F once or twice TIPS e Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR probe should be made from precooked f
4. lt gt Whirlpool Microwave Oven Models MW8400XL and MW8450XL Vents Not Shown Control Panel Defrost Guide Not Shown Spaign POS Bi Level Cooking Rack Model MW8450XL only t Model and Seria Door Laler Number Piate eenaa Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here if you need service OF call with a question have this Model Number information ready 1 Complete Mode and Serial Numbers trom tne plate just Serial Number behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame 2 Purchase date from sales stip or dafe installed Copy Mis information in these spaces Keep this book 3 l ne pe cae es your warranty and sales stip together ina handy place Service Company and Phone Number Purchase instaitation Date Contents Responsibilities Installation Proper Safe Use Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Using Your Microwave Oven Setting the Controls Defrosting cu kare tc beens woe aaa Cooking with the Temperature Your responsibilities Cleaning the Microwave Oven Important Information How Microwave Ovens Work Replacing the Light Bulb Bi Level Cooking Rack Building In Your Microwave Oven If You Need Service or Assistance Before Calling For Assistance IfYouNeedAssistance If You Need Service _ If You Have a Problem Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card attached t
5. g more than one container of food Do not let a container touch the top of the oven SPECIAL CAUTIONS e Do not use with browning dish e Use only when cooking foods in more than one container e Do not use in conventional ovens or under broiler e Do not let food or container touch the top of the oven 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 pufting them in containers first Second Position Turn rack upside down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven CLEANING THE RACK e Wash by hand with a mild detergent or in your dishwasher Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers Building in your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited are made easy with kits available fro to carts counters or tables Custom installations m your dealer 4 Build the microwave 2 Attach the microwave 3 Put the microwave oven oven into a cabinet or oven to a woall by itself or on the MICRO SHELF wall by itself or over with cabinets over it Hood over a cooktop The built in single ovens in the Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB model series or Imperial 7200 single gas ovens Ask your dealer for details on e RCK803 832849 30 inch Built in Kit e RCK805 832856 2534 inch Built in Kit e RCK807 832850 27 inch Built in Kit e RCK710 832763 Wall Mount Kit TMk hood is a
6. ge to your oven Metallic Trim Metallic Glaze Staple Twist Tie Cooking in metal containers To test a dish for safe use putit NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A can damage the oven So into the oven with a cup of WHOLE EGG Slice hard can containers with hidden water beside it Cook on high boiled eggs before metal twist ties foil lining Cook Power for one minute heating Steam build up in staples metallic glaze or If the dish gets hot and the whole eggs may cause trim Test dinnerware or cook water stays cool do not them to burst and possibly ware before using use if damage the oven Paper can char or burn NEVER start a microwave Don t let anything touch and some plastics can oven when it s empty The the top of the oven cavity melt if used when heating oven can be damaged If foods for more than 4 you experiment puta minutes container of water in the oven 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 pepper directions Resulfs are the popper manufacturers resmonsiptlity DO NOT store things inthe Oven Liquids heated in certain containers may overheat The liquid may then splasn out with a loud noise This does not harm the oven but you should not use such containers to heat iiquids again USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat containers put the hot food does VOLTAG
7. h 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 its 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 result DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand 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 satety interlocks DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner resi due to accumulate on sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged it is par ticularly important that the oven door close prop erly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces The oven shouid not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service pe
8. heating them so food absorbs the energy Micro waves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the 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 lefting some foods roasts baked pota toes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time energy 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 panel and holding screw Access Panel Screw 1 2 3 4 5 Replace the access 6 Plug in the power cord 10 Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Metal Floor The ceramic bottom of your microwave oven lets micro woves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the ceramic bottom and are absorbed by the food The 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 the heat that cooks Light Bulb BI LEVEL COOKING RACK Model MW8450XI 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 heatin
9. into its socket e is the Cook Power set where it should be is the MEAL SENSOR Probe Control set at the end temperature you want e Do you have the correct probe for your oven See page 7 Tmk 2 e Ifyou need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 4304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawail 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 if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area Port No 311878 Rev A 3 e Ifyou need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Ser vice Componies 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 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR AEPAIAING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OA WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SEAVICE CO 123 Maple 999
10. mperature instead of by time When the MEAL SENSOR Temperature Probe is properly used the microwave oven will turn off automatically when the probe senses the temperature you set For cassercies the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recom mended Replace the probe Plug Sensor Forliquids balance the probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of fhe probe is inthe center of the liquid Plug For roasts the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest mus cle but not touching fat or bone Socket 4 Insert atleast ofthe 2 Place food in the oven 3 Make sure the probe temperature probe into the food wall and plug the probe into the socket on the oven does not touch any part of the oven interior Close the door The Probe Signal Light will come on a a 6 Push the START Button 4 Setthe Cook Power if 5 Move the Meal Sensor desired pointer to the final cook When the probe senses ing temperature you the cooking temperature want a buzzer sounds and the oven turns off DO DON T e use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven e stir foods during cooking when recommended e stir soups Casseroles and drinks before serving e cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you decide to cook tt longer e let probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven
11. o the oven door Installation 4 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth 2 Put fhe 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 satety 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 is not 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 4 to set the oven to COOK for 1 7 2 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 with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Deparment Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 This information will help us reac
12. oods Do not use raw meats raw vegeta bles and cream sauces in casseroles e Dry casseroles do not work well e Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe e If you are cooking individual servings such as mugs of soup check the probe setting CLEANING THE PROBE in several of the items all the mugs may not heat at the same rate e Dry meat loaf mixtures don t work well e Remember that roasts may vary in size shape and composition Use the timings for minutes per pound as a guideline as well as the MEAL SENSOR probe e Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the MEAL SENSOR 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 silverware basket of dishwasher 4 Be careful not to kink the cable NOTE Make sure you have the right probe for your oven It will have LO Z on the handle Tmk f CLEANING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas water and a soft cloth or of water inthe oven for2or3 where the door and oven sponge minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed the soit Rinse well Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel woo pads IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before you start using your microwave oven read this section carefully This information will help you avoid dama
13. rsonnel The microwave oven cy Telli CoM ol Melal ret Xo B ol salei de oh T BI To tole l e 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 100 TIMER MINUTES SECONDS A Cook Power Control MEAL SENSOR Temperature Probe Control Probe Signal Light ON Signal Light 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 NEVER START THE OVEN WHEN IT S EMPTY The oven can be damaged For testing use atleast a cup of water Be sure you have read and 2 Close the door Make 3 Set cooking times up to 10 understand the directions sure it locks The oven minutes by pushing in the 4 Putfood in the oven won t work if the door isn t timer knob and turning closed tightly clockwise The oven light will go on Push in and turn counterclockwise to reduce time To set time for less than 1 minute turn timer past 1 minute then to desired 4 time Tmk 4 Set cooking times longer than 10 minutes by turn ing the timer knob and wheel First set tne knob then move the wheel Example to set 22 min utes 30 seconds Set 2 minutes 30 sec onds by pushing in and
14. turning knob e Set 20 minutes by push ing up on wheel For defrosting set Cook Power Control to DEFROST MED LO setting See the Defrost Guide inside the oven door or your MICRO MENUS Cookbook for suggested defrost times Tmk 5 Set Cook Powerto desired setting from HI to LO Some recipes require different Cook Powers for best results See chart The lower the Cook Power the slower the cooking COOK POWER CHART Recipes in the MICRO MENUS Cookbook use Cook Power settings from HI to LO Recipes in other books and magazines may use different percentages of cooking power The following chart will be helpful HI 100 of full power MED HI 70 of full power MED 50 of full power MED LO 30 of full DEFROST power LO 15 of full power TO STOP THE OVEN 4 Push in and turn the timer knob counterclockwise to 00 00 OR 2 Open the oven door 6 Push the START Button The oven light will stay on You will hear a fan run ning during oven Operation When the set time is up the oven will shut off automatically You will hear a bell the light will go off and the fan will stop TO RESTART THE OVEN 4 Close the oven door 2 Set timer if needed To set timer for tess than 1 minute turn timer past 1 minute then to desired time 3 Push the START Button THE MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE Roast or bake meats or casseroles to a set te
15. vailable ducted or as q recirculating hood and includes cook top lights e RCK811 832875 Wall Mount Vent Grille and Filler Kit e RCK713 832769 Wall Mount Cookbook Storage Cabinet e RH3330XL MICRO SHELF Hood If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance problems often 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 with the proper voltage See page 2 e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the microwave oven will not run e Is the timer set e Is the Cook Power set e Isthe door firmly closed and latched e Did you push the START Button e Did you follow the directions on pages 4 and 5 exactly If microwave cooking times seem too long e Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can fell you if the line voltage is low e isthe Cook Power at the recommended setting e Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe e Is at least 3 of the probe in the food e isthe 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
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