Whirlpool MIcrowave Ovens User Manual
Model MW8750XP
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Parts Ind Features
Before You Install Cooking with the Temp’erature Probe
Your Microwave Oven
Before You Use Your Changing or Adding Instructions 21
Microwave Oven
Precautions to Avoid Possible Programming Tone
Exposure to Excessive
MIcrowave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven
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Iwave Oven Controls 5 Grounding Instructions
Setll g t’7e Clock 6
‘Jsin ; the Minute Timer
!Coc ing in One Cycle
HI ,h Cook Power
Lc ver Cook Powers
;Iefr sting
Coo Ing In Two Cycles
Usin’ _ PAUSE 13
Cool ing Automatically after 3 If You Need Service
De-rostlng 14 4 If You Have a Problem : : : : : : :
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Using KEEP WARM
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Delayed Start
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Cancelling Instructions
Other Operating Hints
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Bi-Level Cooklng Rack
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Operating Safety Precautions 23
5 Installation Instructions
Building in Your Microwave Oven
6 Caring for Your Microwave Oven
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Cleaning the Microwave Oven
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Replacing the Light Bulb
How Your Microwave Oven Works 28
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If You Need Service or Assistance 29
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wnlrlpool Lorporarlon
I. Before Calling for Assistance
2 If You Need Assista.nce
Parts
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MW8750XP
DEFROST GUIDE
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C’opy your Model and Skial
If You jeed service or call with a question, have
this InformatIon ready,
1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate just behind the mlcrowave oven door on
the oven frame)
2 Purchase date from sales
Copy this information in thesespaces Keepthls
book, your warranb and sales slip together in a
handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return Proof-of-purchase IS all that
in-warranty sewice
slip
IS
required for
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Numbers here...
Model Number
Serial Number
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Purchase Dale
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Service
Company Phone Number
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CONTROL
PANEL
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COOKING RACK
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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 Reglstratlon Department
Adminlstratlve Center
2000 US 33 North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This informatton WIII help us reach you If there IS ever a need to pass along information about your
mlcrowave oven
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 2501 this “Use & Care Guide!’
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information
Store In a conventent place for future use
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven:
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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.
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Has been Installed on a surface strong enough to support Its weight
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Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded,
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly,
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Is properly maintained.
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Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
DO NOT
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
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
attempt to oper-
place any object
DO NOT
oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that
the oven door close
properly and that there is
no damage to the
[I) Door (bent),
[2) Hinges and latches
(3) Door seals and sealing
DO NOT
crowave oven if the door
glass is broken.
operate the
(broken or loosened),
surfaces.
operate the mi-
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
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
operate the
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MicmJwave 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 to
the uni+
WARNING -
fire. injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy
1.
Ciea.
appllar :e
2. Reac ana follow the specific
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”
on page, 3
3. This capllance must be grounded. Con-
nect onli to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
page 2c
4. lnstal or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
TION INSTRUCTIONS”
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
use as described In this manual
7. As with any appliance, close supervl-
sion IS necessary when used by children.
8.
Do
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other hazards 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.
,Ccli
nstrui‘!lons before using
found on page25
this appliance only for its Intended
not operate this appliance if it has a
To reduce the risk of burns. electnc shock,
“PRECAU-
found
found on
“INSTALLA-
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 of table
or counter for electric shock may result.
15.
See door surface cleaning instructions
on page 27
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 page23.
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
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 23,
“OPERATING SAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave oven
The Control Panel ON/OFF switch must be in the “ON” position to cook. See page 7.
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts In the control section
-The Digital Drsplay! Clock,
-Command Pads and Slgnal Lights
- Number Pads
Instructions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
When You first plug In the oven, the Display
will
show 88 88 If after You set the Clock
(page 6), the Display again shows all 8’s. It
means your electricity was off for a while
Reset the Clock
One note The Command and Number
Pads are not buttons. You don’t have to
push them just touch them
Digital display/clock
m When you are not
using the mlcrowave
oven, this
rate dtgital clock
When You are ustng the microwave oven
this displays time settings and shows You
what number pads You touched
Command pads and signal lights
Touch Command Pads to tell
the mrcrowave
oven what to do
and in what order
A few examples
-CLOCK SET tells
IS
on accu-
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Control Panel ON /OFF Switch
See page 22 for tnformation on the tone you
hear when touching any pad
Each Command Pad [except START and
CANCEL) lights a Signal Light.The Signal Light
comes on when you touch the Command Pad.
While the oven
(or lights) will be on to show what the oven
is doing
IS
running, a Signal Light
Number pads
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Z$tPower,
temperature
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Display shows 88:88. If the electric power ever
goes off the Display will also show all 8’s when the power comes back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display will be
blank after cooking The oven door must be closed before setting the clock.
DO THIS...
1.
Touch CLOCK SET.
Touch Number Pads for
2.
the correct time of day.
3.
Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
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The Signal Light on the CLOCK SET pad WIII
come on Start touchrng number pads for the
desired trme within 5 seconds The Display
WIII show a “0 ”
The Display will show what numbers you
touched in the order you touched them.
This example shows 3:25.
The Clock IS set when the CLOCK SET Signal
Light goes off
The Display will flash on and off if you have
touched in an incorrect time such as 12:65
Using the minute timer
TheMlnute~merdoesnotstartorstopcooking;itworksIikea kitchentimer.Setin
minutesorsecondsandyouwill heara beepwhenthesettime isup.Theovendoor
must be closed before setting the Minute Timer.
DO THIS...
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1.
Touch MINUTE TIMER.
q mm
2.
Touch Number Pads for
minutes and seconds.
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3.
Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The MINUTE TIMER Signal Light WIII come on
and the Display
seconds start touching number pads for
the desired time
The Display will show what numbers you
touched in the order you touched them.
This example shows 1 minute, 45 seconds.
The MINUTE TIMER Signal Light
show that the Minute Timer
The Display counts down the seconds to
count
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own
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show how much time
Timer
When the set time IS up, you will hear a long
beep and the Display will show the time of
day
gEE
will
show a “0 ” Within 5
WIII
IS
running
IS
left on the Minute
stay on to
Use the Minute Timer alone or while the oven IS in use Opening the oven door does
not stop the Minute rimer countdown; however, It does stop any cooking or defrosting
Close the door and touch START to continue cooking or defrosting
Changing the minute timer
Touch MINUTE TIMER, number pods to set the Touch MINUTE TIMER, then CANCEL at any
time, and START New instructions cancel the time. Touch CANCEL again to erase all
old ones
Cancelling the minute timer
cooking instructions.
The control panel ON/OFF switch
Just inside the microwave oven door, on the
control panel frame, IS a switch The switch IS
designed to keep “busy little fingers” from
using the oven
When the switch IS OFF, the Clock and
Minute nmer wtll work, but the QUICK DEFROST
and COOK CYCLES can’t be used The switch
must be ON to cook In the microwave oven
Cooking in one cycle
Follow these steps to cook at one Dower level
High cook power
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK CYCLE 1.
3.
Touch Number Pads for
the cooking time you
want.
4.
Touch START.
The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will come
on and the Display will show four O’s
The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched them.
This example shows 1 minute, 30 seconds.
The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power.
The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will stay on
to show that the oven IS cooking in the first
cycle
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The Display counts down the time to show
how much cooking time is left in the first
cycle
When the cooking time ends You will hear
4 beeps (You con stop the beeping by
opening the oven door or touchrng CANCEL ) When the beeping stops, the Display
will show the time of day
Changing the cooking time
YOU
can change the cooking time anytime during the cycle.
1 Touch COOK CYCLE 1
2 Touch numbers for new time
3 Touch START
COOK CYCLE 1 will continue cooking for the new time
lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes toll for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power,
the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad on your microwave oven stands for a
different percentage of Cook Power. Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS* Cookbook
tell you, by number, which Cook Powerto use. Recipes in other books and magazines
may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO, etc.] or percentage (IO’%, 50%, 80%, etc.)
The following char-t gives you the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad
stands for, and Cook Power name usually used.
automatic 100% of full power HIGH 4 ~~ 40% of full power
9046 of full power 3
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8 80% of full power 2
70% of full power MED-HIGH
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60% of full power
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50% of full power MED
5
30% of full power MED-LOW
20% of full power
1 ~~ 10% of full power LOW
0 ~ no power (fan and light
will be off]
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DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK CYCLE 1.
Touch Number Pads for
3.
the cooking time you
want.
4.
Touch COOK POWER.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK CYCLE 1 Signal Light will come
on and the Display will show four O’s
The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched them.
This example shows 7 minutes, 30 seconds
The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on
and the Display will show two O’s
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The display will show what you touched
This example shows 50% of full power.
Touch a Number Pad for
the Cook Power you
want.
The COOK CYCLE 1 and COOK POWER Slg-
nal Lights WII stay on to show that the oven
is cooklng in the first cycle at a Cook
Touch START.
count
d
own
Power other than high
The Display counts down the time to show
how much cooking time IS left In the flrsl
cycle
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display WIII
show the Cook Power you selected
When the cooklng time ends. you will hear
4 beeps (You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching CANCEL )
When the beeping stops, the Display WIII
show the time of day
Changing cook powers
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Cook Power can be changed at any time during
-Touch COOK POWER
-Touch a number for the new Cook Power
-Touch START The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time
OR...
-Touch COOK POWER twice If you want to change a lower Cook Power to high
-Touch START
the cooking cycle
Defrosting
Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooktng For suggested defrost times, see
the guide on the Inside of the oven door or the chart in your MICRO MENUS* Cookbook
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DO THIS...
1.
Put frozen food in the
oven and close the
door.
2.
Touch QUICK DEFROST.
3.
Touch Number Pads for
the defrosting time you
want.
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THIS HAPPENS...
The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will come
on and the Display will show four O’s
The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched them.
This example shows 2 minutes, 30 seconds
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The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will stay on
to show that the oven is in the QUICK
DEFROST Cycle.
4.
Touch START.
count
d
own
The Display counts down the time to show
how much defrosting time is left.
When the defrost time ends, you will hear 4
beeps. [You can stop the beeping by
opening the oven door or touching
CANCEL.) When the beeping stops, the
Dtsplay will show the time of day
Standing time
For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize
the temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting.
When COOK CYCLE 1 follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically provides a
standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. COOK CYCLE 1 will
begin after the automatic standing time
For a different standing time:
1 Touch QUICK DEFROST and desired time
2 Touch COOK CYCLE 2.
3 Touch numbers for desrred standing time
4 Touch COOK POWER.
5 Touch “0” for zero Cook Power
6 Touch START
When the QUICK DEFROST is over, the oven will shut off. The Display will count down
the time for COOK CYCLE 2 at zero Cook Power. You will hear 4 beeps when the
standing time IS over
About the “QUICK DEFROST” Cycle
The microwave oven automatically divrdes the time set for the QUICK DEFROST
Cycle into three equal parts
- Frrst part
-Second part
-Third part
This automatic step-down in Cook Power is an important’part of the QUICK DEFROST
Cycle It helps defrost food quickly and completely
80% of full Cook Power,
50% of full Cook Power;
20% of full Cook Power.
Changing or adding defrost time
You can change the time setting any time while the QUICK DEFROST Cycle is
operating.
1 Touch QUICK DEFROST.
2 Touch numbers for the new time
3 Touch START.
Any new time settlng made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the
defrostlng only at 20% ot full Cook Power.
The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST Cycle,
1 Open the door.
2 Check the food with long-tined fork; if center area is hard frozen, set additional
time Remember that standing time will further defrost the food.
3. Close the door and touch START to continue the cycle if no additional time is
needed.
4. Or, touch in new instructions if additional time is needed.
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