Whirlpool MW840EXR, MW8400XR User Manual

Models MW8400XR &

MW840EXR

Freezers. Reirlgerator~freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers. Bwlt-ln Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Dehumldlfn

Contents

Parts und 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

Mic eowave icivtxi Controls

Sethrig the Cor;trols

Cot r( Power Chart

Defr.xtlng In Your Microwave Oven

Cocllclng with the Temperature Probe

Parts and features

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C How Your Microwave Oven Works

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Operating Safety Precautions.

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Installation Instructions

Grounding Instructions.
Building in Your Microwave Oven

Caring for Your Microwave Otien

Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Replacing the Light Bulb

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If You Need Service or Assistance.

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DEFROST GUIDE

TEMPERATURE

PROBE SOCKET

:opy !our hlodeland Serial Numbers here...

if you r.eed service or call with a question have

this InformatIon ready

1 Complete Model and Sertal Numbers (from the

plate JUS’ behind the microwave oven door on
the over! frame]

2 Purchase date from sales slip

Copy this InformatIon in these spaces Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
hondv place There IS no warrantv reaistratlon to
return: Proof-of-purchase IS all thai IS required for
in-warranty service

Model Number

Senal Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

2-POSITION

COOKING RACK

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(Behlnd Oven Door]

DOOR LATCH

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Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” attached to the oven door. If the card IS

mlsslng. please send the model number of your mlcrowave oven, with your name and address to

WhIrlpool CorDoratIon
MIcrowave Reglstratlon Department
AdmInistratIve Center
2000 US 33 North
Benton Harbor. Michigan 49022

Thts InformatIon

mlcrowave oven

will

help us reach you If there IS ever a need to pass along InformatIon about your

Before you install your microwave oven

Read and carefully follow the ‘LINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”

found on page 11 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

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 electrlcal supply and grounded

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Is not used by 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.

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protected from the elements The microwave

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

DO NOT

ate this oven with the door
open since open-door op­eration cgn result in harm­ful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the (1) Door (bent),
safety interlocks.

DO
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

attempt to oper-

NOT

place any object

DO NOT

oven if it is damaged. It is should be checked for
particularly important that microwave leakage by
the oven door
properly and that there is after a repair is made.
no damage to the

(2) Hinges and latches
(3) Door seals and sealing

DO NOT

microwave oven if the

door window is broken.

operate the

[broken or loosened),

surfaces.

operate the

Close

The microwave oven

qualified service personnel

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

IMPORTAN’I

SAFFTY INSTRUCTIONS

Mlcrowave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years.
They are thoroughly tested for safe and etflclent opemtlon. However, as with
any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon and safety precautions which must
be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory opemtlon and prevent damage to
the unit.

WARNING -

fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive mtcrowave energy

1.

Read 311 rnstructrons before usrng

applrance.

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 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.

To reduce the rusk of burns, electric shock,

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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 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. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 10. Some dishes
(melamine, Centura,” etc.) absorb micro­wave energy, becoming too hot to handle
and slowing cooking times. 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.)
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.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using your microwave oven

Microwave oven controls

There ore four parts In the control section.

-The Timer

-The Cook Power Control

-The Probe Temperature Control

- The Sta ti Button
Instructions for each control are covered on the followtng pages. Read them carefully,

The Variable Cook Power Control

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The Probe Temperature Control

07 food

types

The Start Button