Whirlpool MW8100XP0 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Parts _nd Features 2
Before You Install
Your Microwave Oven .. 3
Before You Use Your

Microwave Oven ...... 3

Precautions to Avoid Possible

Exoosure to Excessive
Microwave Energy 3

Imporlant Safety Instructions 4

Using Your Microwave Oven ...... 5

Micr:_)wave Oven Controls ........ 5

Settir,g the Controls ............... 6

Defr(,sting in Your Microwave Oven 6

6i-Le,,el Cooking .................... 7

Operating Safety Precautions ...... 7

Parts and features

Model MW8100XP

Page

Installation Instructions ........... 9

Grounding Instructions .............. 10

Building in Your Microwave Oven .... 11

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ..... 11

Cleaning the Microwave Oven ..... 11

Replacing the Light Bulb ............ 11

How Your Microwave Oven Works .... 12

If You Need Service or Assistance . . 13

1 Before Calling for Assistance ...... !3

2 If You Need Assistance ........... 13

3 If You Need Service .............. 13

4 If You Have a Problem ............ 13

©1984 Whirlpool Corporation

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DEFROST GUIDE

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Copy )'our Model and Serial Numbers here...

Ifyou r,eed service or call with a question, have

this information ready

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

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place. There is no warranty registration to

return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

VENTS

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CONTROL

PANEL

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

DOOR

LATCH

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 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

Before you install your microwave oven

Read and carefully follow the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS"

found on page 9 of 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 convenient place for future use.

It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven:

• 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.

• Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.

• Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded,
[See "Installation Instructionsi']

• Isnot used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

• Is properly maintained.

• Isused only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY...

DO NOT attempt to oper-
ate this oven with the door

open since open-door op-
eration can result in harm-

ful 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 residue

to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

DO NOT operate the
oven if it is damaged. It is

particularly important that
the oven door close

properly and that there is
no damage to the

[t ) Door [bent),
[2] Hinges and latches

[broken or loosened),

[3] Door seals and sealing

Surfaces.

DO NOT operate the mi-
crowave oven if the door

glass isbroken.

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 operate the
microwave oven with

the outercabinet removed.

IMPORTANT

SAF| h" INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave 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 unit.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using

appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAU-

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found

on page 3.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See

"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on
page 10.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided "INSTALLA-

TION INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 9.

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 this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.

7. As with any appliance, close supervi-

sion is necessary when used by children.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or

dropped. Electric shock, tire or other haz-

ards 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.

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 oftable

or counter for electric shock may result.

15. See door surface cleaning instructions

on page 11.

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). Testdinnerware or cookwa re

before using. See page 7.
c. Ifmaterials 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 "OPERATING SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS" starting on page 7.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4

Using your microwave oven

Microwave oven controls

There are three parts in the control section:

-The Timer

- The Cook Power Selector

-The Start Button

Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully.

The Timer

The timer can be set
for up to 25 minutes

of timing. This con-
trols how long the

microwave oven

cooks.

The Cook Power Selector

The Cook Power
Selector allows you

to control the
cooking speed,

HIGH COOK- for
normal cooking.

MED-LOW/
DEFROST- for

slower cooking
and defrosting,

The Start Button

The STARTButton
starts the cooking.

The oven door must
be closed and

securely latched
before the oven

will operate,