Whirlpool MW8200XP User & Care Manual
MICROWAVE
OVEN
Model MW8200XP
Contents
Page
Page
Parts and Features
2
Installation Instructions
9
Before You Install
Grounding Instructions
10
Your Microwave Oven
3
Building in Your Microwave Oven
11
Before You Use Your
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
11
Microwave Oven
3
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
1 1
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Replacing the Light Bulb
1 1
Exposure to Excessive
How Your Microwave Oven Works
12
Microwave Energy
3
If You Need Service or Assistance
13
Important Safety Instructions
4
1. Before Calling for Assistance
13
Using Your Microwave Oven
5
2. If You Need Assistance
13
Microwave Oven Controls
5
3.
If You Need Service
13
Setting the Controls
6
4. If You Have a Problem
13
Defrosting in Your Microwave Oven
6
Bi-Level Cooking
7
Operating Safety Precautions
7
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Parts and features
Model MW8200XP
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ONTROL
PANEL
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate just behind the microwave oven door on
Model Number
the oven frame).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
Purchase Date
handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return, Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Service Company~Phone Number
2
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
mlcrowave oven.
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 9 of this Wse & 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:
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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
MICROWAW ENERGY...
energy. It is important not to
DO NOT
attempt to oper-
defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
ate this oven with the door
DO NOT
place any object
open since open-door op-
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
eration can result in harm-
to accumulate on sealing
ful exposure to microwave
surfaces.
no damage to the
(1) Door (bent),
DO NOT
operate the
(2) Hinges and latches
oven if it is damaged. It is
(broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing
particularly important that
surfaces.
DO NOT
operate the
microwave oven if the
the oven door close
door glass is broken.
properly and that there is
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
outer cabinet removed.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY 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 unlt.
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 “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 10.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page9.
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, 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.
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 pagell.
16.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible 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 page 7.
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 “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 7.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts in the control section:
-The Timer
-The Cook Power Control
-The Start Button
Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully.
The Variable Cook
Power Control allows you to control
the cooking speed.
See the Cook Power
Chart on the next
page for the different percentages of
cooking powers.
The START Button
starts the cooking.
The oven door must
be closed and
securely latched
before the oven
will operate.
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