Whirlpool MW8100XL0 Owner’s Manual

Use

Microwave Oven Model MW8100XL

Vents [Not Shown}

Control Panel

Defrost Guide INot Shown}

Model and Serial
Number Plate

Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

If you need service, or call with a question, have this

information ready:

I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate just
behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame).

2. Purchase date from sales slip ior date installed},
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book,

your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place.

Door Latch

Moael Number

Serial Number

Putc base / Inst_llcltion Date

Service Company and Phone Number

Contents

Page

Responsibilities ..................... 2

Installation ......................... 2

Proper, Safe Use .................... 3

Precautions to Avoid Possible

Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy ............... 3

Using Your Microwave Oven ......... 4

Setting the Controls ................ 4

Defrosting ......................... 5

Cleaning the Microwave Oven ..... 5

Important Information ............... 6

How Microwave Ovens Work ......... 8

Replacing the Light Bulb ............. 9

Building In Your Microwave Oven .... 9

If You Need Service or Assistance .... 10

I. Before Calling For Assistance ..... 10

2. IfYou Need Assistance ........... 10

3. If You Need Service .............. 10

4. If You Have a Problem ............ 10

Your responsibilities...

Fill out and return the "Mlcrowave Reglstratlon Card" attached to the oven door.

Installation

Page

1•Empty the microwave

oven and clean inside it with
a soft, damp cloth.

2. Put the oven on a cart,

counter, table or shelf that is
strong enough to hold the
oven. (The control side of the

unit isthe heavy side.
Handling can be tricky.]

4. For your safety, thls oven must be

grounded. DO NOT REMOVE THETHIRD PRONG

FROM THEPLUG. 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

isnot 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 11/2
minutes. When the time is up, the water should

be heated.

3. Do not block vents

on back of the oven.

Blocking vents can cause
poor cooking results.

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...

Whirl pool 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...

• Installed according to the installation

instructions.

• Protected from the weather.

• Used only for jobs expected of home micro-
wave ovens.

DO NOT cook or reheat
whole eggs in the micro-

wave oven, Steam build-

NEVER start the oven when
it's empty. The oven can be

damaged.

up can cause an egg to

burst. Damage to the oven
or injury to the user may

result.

• Used only by people who can operate it
properly.

• Kept clean and in good repair.

DO NOT use the oven until

you have read and under-
stand ALL the information

on safe use.

Using your microwave oven

Microwave Oven Controls

TIMER_

COOK / DEFROST Selector

Signal Light (visible only when oven isON }

Start Button_

SETTING THE CONTROLS

Be sure you understand the basics of microwave oven cooking before you start.

Startwith 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 at least a cup of water.

Be sure you have read and

understand the dlrectlons.

t• Put food in the oven.

2.

Close the door. Make ,_II,
sure it locks. The oven
won't work if the door isn't

closed tightly.

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Set cooking times by

turning the timer knob

clockwise. Turn counter-
clockwise to reduce

time.

Toset time tor less than 1
minute, turn timer past

I minute then to desired
time.