Whirlpool MW8300XP User Manual
MICROWAVE
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Model MW8300XP
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Contents
Parts and Features
Before You Install
Your Microwave Oven
Before You Use Your
Microwave Oven
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven
Microwave Oven Controls
Setting the Controls
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Defrosting in Your Microwave Oven
Cooking with the Temperature Probe
Parts and features
Model MW8300XP
Pace
Bi-Level Cooking
2
Operating Safety Precautions
Installation Instructions
3
Grounding Instructions
Building in Your Microwave Oven
3
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Replacing the Light Bulb
3
How Your Microwave Oven Works
4
If You Need Service or Assistance
5
1. Before Calling for Assistance
5
2. If You Need Assistance
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3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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TEMPERATURE
PROBE
SOCKET
Copy your Model and Serial
If you iced service or call with a questlon. have
this informatlon ready:
1. Complete Model and Senal 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
handv alace. There is no warrantv reaistration to
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return. Proof-of-purchase is all thai is required for
in-warranty service.
Numbers here...
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Model Number
~ ~Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
(Not Shown)
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 US. 33 North
Benton Harbor, Mtchlgan 49022
This information WIII 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 11 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:
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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...
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
ho damage to the
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(3) Door seals and sealing
DO NOT
microwave oven if the
door glass is broken.
operate the
(broken or loosened),
surfaces.
operate the
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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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 sate and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to
the unit.
WARNING -
fire, Injury to persons or exposure to excessrve mrcrowave energy
1. Reaa al’ InstructIons before using
appllanc e
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 12
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 11
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 wrth 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.
To reduce the rusk of burns, electrrc shock
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 13.
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 us&. See page 9.
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 9.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are four parts In the control section
-The Timer
-The Cook Power Control
-The Probe Temperature 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 Probe Temperature Control
The Probe Temperature Control allows
you to cook by
temperature instead
of by time. See your
MICRO MENUS*
Cookbook for helpful information in
cooking different
types of food.
The Start Button
The START Button
starts the cooking.
The oven door must
be closed and
securely latched
before the oven
will operate.
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