Whirlpool Mk8100W User's Manual
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1. lt gt Whirlpool Microwave Oven Model MWw8100XL 1 Vents Control Panel Defrost Guide Not Shown Door Latch Model ana Serial Number Plate Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here ift you need service OF cai with a question have this Model Number information ready eo nal 4 Complete Mode and Serial Numbers from the plate just senal Numpal behind the microwave oven door onthe oven frame P TENA 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 piace service Company and Phone Number Contents Responsibilities 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 Buliding 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 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 32. normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been run ning fora 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 t see 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 oufside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the reasons for leting some foods roasts baked pota toes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecule
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 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 1450 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 4to set the oven to COOK for 1 2 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 fo 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 Protected from the weather e Used only fo
4. ER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Slice hard boiled eggs before heating 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 dull the oven 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 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 m Whirlps ol Micro Terms 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
5. ate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed Using your microwave oven Microwave Oven Controls DEFROS e COOK DEFROST Selector Signal Light visible only when oven is ON Start Button 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 Tmk 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 4 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 lector to COOK or DE FROST Your recipe may use the word HIGH in stead of COOK DEFROSTING For defrosting set the COOK DEFROST Selec tor on DEFROST See the Defrost Guide inside the oven dooror your MICRO MENUS Cook book for suggested de frost times Tmk 5 Push the START Button The oven light will come on You will hear a fan run ning during oven operation TO STOP THE OVEN 1 Turn the timer knob counterclockwise to 0 OR 2 Open the oven door 6 When the set time is up the oven will shut off a
6. ling 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 Is 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 Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time 2 e Ifyou 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 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 trained to fulfill the p
7. ou 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 Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Part No 312333 Printed in U S A
8. r jobs expected of home micro wave ovens NEVER start the oven when it s empty The oven can be damaged properly e Used only by people who can operate it e Kept clean and in good repair 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 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 tothe 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces l 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 oper
9. roduct warranty and provide oafter 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 Whitlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUVSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR AEPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS 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 seriai 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 this symbol of quality whenever wo y
10. s bounce around bumping 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 1 2 3 4 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 6 Replace the access panel and holding screw Plug in the power cord Access Panel Light Bulb Screw 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 model series or Imperial 7200 single gas ovens Ask your dealer for details on e RCK803 832849 30 inch Built in Kit e RCK807 832850 27 inch Built in Kit e RCK710 832763 Wall Mount Kit 2 Attach the microwave oven to a wall by itself or with cabinets over it 3 Put the microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF Hood overa cooktop The hood is available ducted or as a 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 Imk If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before cal
11. uto 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 CLEANING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil Be sure fo clean the areas where the doorand oven frame touch when closed 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 damage to your oven Metallic Trim Metallic Glaze Staple Twist Tie Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metai twist ties 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 put a container of water in the oven NEV
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