Whirlpool MW81OOXP User's Manual
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1. Model MW8100XP Contents Parts nd 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 Settir g the Controls Defrc sting in Your Microwave Oven Bi Level Cooking Operating Safety Precautions NNSSUUAWw 1984 Whirlpool Parts and features Installation Instructions Grounding Instructions Building in Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the Microwave Oven Replacing the Light Bulb How Your Microwave Oven Works If You Need Service or Assistance 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem Corporation Ifyou reed service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Copy vour Model and Serial Numbers here DEFROST GUIDE Not Shown 1i VENTS lli Not Shown2. CONTROL PANEL EN MODEL AND SERIAL ie NUMBER PLATE TTI I DOOR LATCH Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card attached to the oven door If the card is missing please send the model number of your microwave oven with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven Before you install your microwave oven Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 9 ofthis 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 attempt to oper ate this oven with the door open since open door Op eration can result in harm ful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks DO NOT piace any object between the oven front tace and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the
3. GROUNDING PLUG 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE pa GROUNDING 4 PRONG fr POWER SUPPLY Ti pe CORD polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly 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 ifthe wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician Itis the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed 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 VIP 8 Plug the oven into the proper elec trical outlet and put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Fol low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to COOK for 1 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
4. SERVICE 4 REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 23 Maple ot tds 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES Kye SERV CE CC DI Mapie 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING We ALPOGL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY SERVICE CO 29 Maple 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase anda complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 13 6 e 5 O lt m 2 m z e E x a e n 6 r4 m O m p lt re m je gt u 2 a gt Q Notes Notes 15 Whirlp 001 Home a poo Making your world a little easier Part No 312867 Printed in U S A c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation ce Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dr
5. control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully The Timer The timer can be set for up to 25 Minutes of timing This con trols how long the microwave oven cooks TIMER The Cook Power Selector MED LOW HIGH DEFROST COOK MED LOW HIGH The Start Button COOK POWER The Cook Power Selector allows you to control the cooking speed HIGH COOK for normal cooking MED LOW DEFROST for slower cooking and defrosting The START Button starts the cooking The oven door must be closed and securely latched before the oven will operate mn gt m 2 o 2 z 6 5 O 2 zZz Setting the controls Be sure you understand the basics on microwave oven cooking before you start Start with recipes from your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Follow the directions carefully 1 Place food in the oven then close the door The oven won t work if the door isn t closed tightly 3 Set Cook Power Selector to HIGH Cook or MED LOW Defrost To stop the oven 4 Push in and turn the Timer Knob counterclockwise to 0 OR 2 Open the oven door 2 Set cooking times up to 25 minutes by turning the Timer Knob clockwise To reduce the cooking time turn the Timer Knob counterclockwise Each mark is 30 seconds forthe first 10 minutes After 10 min utes each mark is 1 minute 4 Push the START Button The oven light will come on and cooking will begin You will
6. hear the fan running during oven operation When the set time is up the oven will shut off automati cally 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 the Timer if needed to the desired cooking time 3 Push the START Button To set the timer for less than 1 minute turn Timer Knob past 4minute then to desired time Defrosting in your microwave oven Use the MED LOW DEFROST set ting to thaw frozen food be fore cooking See the Defrost Guide inside the oven door or your MICRO MENUS Cook book for suggested defrost times Tmk Bi level cooking Aremovable 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 e RCK800 832848 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit Operating safety precautions DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use f 2 z 0 o 5 O a S z m 2 m zZz USE HOT PADS Microwave To test a dish for safe use put it DO NOT heator store flam energy does not heat con into the oven with a cup of mable or inflammable tainers but the hot food does water beside it Cook on high materials in ornear the Cook Power for one minute If oven the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it It is normal for the signal lights to flicker while the microwave oven is
7. may be longer Starting a microwave oven when its empty is not recommended If you ex periment put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the inside ofthe oven door to look wavy afterthe oven has been running fora while Make popcorn only in poppers designed for use in microwave ovens Follow popper directions Results are the popper manufac turer s responsibility 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 is any damage do not operate the unit until if has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool serv ice technician and any repair made 3 Do not block the vent openings on the rear of the oven or the air intake openings on the bottom of the oven Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause poor cooking results The air from these vent openings will also contain mois ture and should not be vented onto overhead cabinets Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place Do not set the oven on anything that will block the air intake openings 2 Putthe oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the uni
8. on WARNING Use care when heating liquids or adding ingredients to heated liquids DO NOT OVERCOOK ne Mt sa POTATOES Fire could result come overheated The liquid At the end of the recom lash out with a loud mended cooking time they else ONNO or after heating should be slightly firm or when adding ingredients Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish instant coffee etc This can E Harn the oven a the hot cooking while standing NEVER lean on the door or liquid could burn you Do not allow a child to swing on it use such containers to heat when the door is open Injury liquids again could result If a fire should start in the oven cavity e keep door closed e turn oven off e disconnect the power supply at the cord fuse or circuit breaker 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 some one accidentally starts the oven Don t let anything touch the top of the oven 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 before heating In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them If your electric power line voltage is less than the nor mal 120 volts cooking times
9. oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the mi crowave oven if the door glass is broken It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation e Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight e Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions e Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly e Is properly maintained e Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made 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 gt a o gt oO m m gt Le gt o o n O m Cc 2 z e Cc O 5 lt mM z IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation How
10. trained service technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 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 wall by itself or over built in single ovens in the Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB model series or Imperial 7200 single gas ovens 2 Attach the microwave oven to a wall by itself or with cabinets over it 3 Putthe microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF Hood over a cooktop The hood is available ducted or as a recirculating hood and includes cooktop lights Ask your dealer for details on e RCK803 832849 30 inch Built in Kit e RCK805 832856 25 4 inch Built in Kit e RCK807 832850 27 inch Built in Kit e RCK710 832763 Wall Mount Kit e RCK811 832875 Wall Mount Vent Grille and Filter Kit e RCK713 832940 Wall Mount Cookbook Storage Cabinet e RH3330XL MICRO SHELF Hood e RCK902 832873 Storage Cabinet for use with MICRO SHELF Hood Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge the soil Caution For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to g
11. ether on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner Replacing the light bulb 4 Unplug the power cord 2 Remove holding screw on access panel 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket 4 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Replace the access panel and holding screw 6 Plug inthe power cord Access Panel Screw zZ 2 gt o rd o w c 9 zZz Y z o e gt 2 r4 How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You can t see 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 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 with out heating them so food ab sorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy 12 M
12. ever as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit 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 10 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 9 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to person
13. icrowaves 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 for a while after cook 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 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 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates e Isthe oven correctly plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See page 10 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 door firmly closed and latched e Did you push the START Button e Did you follow the directions on page 6 exactly If the microwave cooking times seem too long e Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low e Is the Cook Power set correctl
14. s or exposure to excessive microwave energy SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11 Do not use outdoors for damage to the oven or electric shock may result 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water for electric shock may result 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result 14 Do not let cord hang over edge oftable or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 11 16 To reduce the risk of 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 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 Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 7 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 7 Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section The Timer The Cook Power Selector The Start Button Instructions for each
15. t is the heavy side Use care when han dling The weight of the oven is approximately 70 Ibs 31 75 kg TOP ONE SIDE OR TOP SIDE MUST HAVE AT LEAST SIDE 1 CLEARANCE 4 Do not install the microwave oven so that both sides and the top are flush with walls or cabinets One side or the top must have at least 1 in 2 54 cm clearance for proper operation Do not install the oven next to a conventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet c El zZz 7 5 x 3 x 3 z e z gt gt e zZz Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Proper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock An extension cord should not be used with this appliance Such use may result in a fire electrical shock or other per sonal injury 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
16. y e Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of ourtrained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you on how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area R FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part 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 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE serv ice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirfpgol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR
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