Whirlpool MW8100XL User's Manual
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1. Vents Not Shown Control Panel Detrost Guide Not Shown i Door Latch Model and Serial Number piate Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here Model Number if you need service or call with a question have this information ready Serial Number Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame 2 Purchase date from sales stip OF date installed purchase installation Date Copy this information in these SpOces Keep this pook your warranty ond sales slip together in a handy place service Company and Phone Number Contents Responsibllities Installation Proper Safe Use Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Using Your Microwave Oven Setting the Controls Defrosting Cleaning the Microwave Oven Your responsibilities Important information How Microwave Ovens Work Replacing the Light Bulb Building in Your Microwave Oven 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 Installation 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth 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 o2. e Used only by people who can operate it properly e Kept clean and in good repair wave ovens NEVER start the oven when i 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 result 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 tace 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 tothe 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces _The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by olah Ze a M cor eo m elko ol 14A qualified service personnel The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by folUrolitil xom 1a ot m eX Ee1 A5 nel after a repair is made DO NOT operate the microwave oven if the door glass is broken DO NOT operate the mi
3. crowave oven with the outer cabinet removed Using your microwave oven Microwave Oven Controls Signal Light visible oniy when oven is ON START Start buon a 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 by understand the directions sure it locks The oven turning the timer knob won t work if the door isn t clockwise Turn counter 1 Put food in the oven closed tightly clockwise to reduce time To set time for less than 1 minute turn timer past 1 minute then to desired time 4 Set COOK DEFROST Se 5 Push the START Button The lector to COOK or DE oven light will come on FROST Your recipe may You will hear a fan run use the word HIGH in ning during oven stead of COOK operation DEFROSTING TO STOP THE OVEN For defrosting set the 1 Turn the timer knob COOK DEFROST Selec counterclockwise tor on DEFROST See the to 0 Defrost Guide inside the OR oven door or your 2 Open the oven door MICRO MENUS Cook book for suggested de frost times Tmk CLEANING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup water and a soft clot
4. eating Steam build up in whole eggs may cause 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 duli 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 but the hot food does If your electric power line voltage is less than the normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer Tmk DO NOT store things in the oven f 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 an m gt P Whirlpdol 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 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 It is normal for the inside
5. f fhe 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 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 if 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 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 2 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 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 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
6. h or of water in the oven for 2 or 3 sponge minutes Steam will soften the soil 6 When the set time is up the oven will shut off auto matically You will hear a bell the light will go off and the fan will stop TO RESTART THE OVEN 1 Close the oven door 2 Set timer if needed To set timer for less than 1 minute turn timer past 1 minute then to desired time 3 Push the START Button Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed Rinse well Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool pads IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before you start using your microwave oven read this section carefully This information will help you avoid damage fo your oven Metallic Trim Metallic Glaze Staple Twist Tie Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist fies foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Test 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 the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on high Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and the water stays cool do not use it NEVER start a microwave oven when it s empty The oven can be damaged If you experiment puta container of water in the oven NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Slice hard boiled eggs before h
7. ng into each other heat is made like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks 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 PP Light Bulb Replace the access panel and holding screw Access Panel Screw co nn Aa WO N Plug inthe power cord 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 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 lights 2 Attach the microwave oven to a wall by itself or with cabinets over it 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 Ask your dealer for details on e RCK811 832875 Wall Mount Vent Grille e RCK803 832849 30 inch Built in Kit RCK805 832856 25 4 inch Built in Kit e RCK807 832850 27 inch Built in Kit e RCK710 832763 Wall Mount Kit and Filler Kit e RCK713 832769 Wall Mount Cookbook Storage Cabinet e RH3330XL MICRO SHELF Hood Tmk If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four s
8. of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been run ning for a while It is normal for the signal light 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 can tsee 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 Magnetron Ceramic Bottom 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 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 fora while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumpi
9. teps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself with out fools 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 ts the timer set e Is the door firmly closed and latched e Did you push START 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 tell you if the line voltage is low Is the COOK DEFROST Selector at the rec ommended setting e Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time 2 e If you 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 1121 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 10 3 e Ifyou need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Ser vice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are
10. 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 some exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance lt gt Whirlpool Appliances Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Quality Our way of life Part No 311875 Rev A Printed in U S A
11. 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 Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 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 Notes FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for
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