Whirlpool MW8100XL1 Owner’s Manual
Microwave Oven Model MW8100XL-1
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Model and Serial
Number Plate
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
if you need service, or carl with a question, have this
information ready:
I. Complete Mode_ and Serial Numbers [from the p{qfe just
behind the microwave oven door on the oven flame}.
2. Purchase date from sa_es slip {or date installed),
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book,
your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place.
Door Latch
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase / Installalion Da_
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 Intormatlon ............... 6
How Microwave Ovens Work ......... 8
Replaolng the Light Bulb ............. 9
Building In Your Mlorowave Oven .... 9
If You Need Service or Assistance .... 10
I. Before Calling For Assistance ..... 10
2. If You Need Assistance ........... 10
3. If You Need Service .............. 10
4. If You Have a Problem ............ 10
Your responsibilities...
Fill out and return the "Microwave 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
unlt Isthe heavy side.
Handling can be tricky.]
4. For your safety, this 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
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 4 to set the oven to COOK for 11/2
minutes. When the time is up, the water should
be heated.
,,1. 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...
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...
• 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
rIMER
COOK / DEFROST Selector
Signal Light (visible only when oven is ON)
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 at least a cup of water.
Be sure you have read and
understand the directions.
1. Put food in the oven.
1 Close the door. Make
Button
sure it locks, The oven
won't work if the door isn't
closed tightly.
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3. Set cooking times by
turning the timer knob
clockwise. Turn counter-
clockwise to reduce
time. Toset time for less
than 1 minute, turn timer
past I minute then to
desired time.
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