Whirlpool MW8500XS User Manual
MICROWAVE
OVEN
Model MW8500XS
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
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Setting the Controls,
Parts and features
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Bi-Level Cooking
Installation Instructions,
Grounding Instructions
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Building In Your Microwave Oven
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Caring For Your Microwave Oven.
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Replacing the Light Bulb
How Your Microwave Oven Works.
Operating Safety Precautions
If You Need Service or Assistance
Microwave Oven Warranty
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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 microwaveoven door
on the oven frame).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep
this book and your sales slip together in a handy
place. Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven. 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 M-63
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 7 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.
. Is properly maintained.
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Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven
DO NOT atI Jrnpt to clper
ate this over with the door
open since I Den-door op
eration can esult in harmful exposure to microwave
energy It
IS I
iporiant not to
defeat or to ?per with the
safety InterI, c
ks
DO NOT pl( ce any abject
between the oven front
face and tht’ door or allow
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or cleap+r residue
to accumulc te on sealing
surfaces
DO NOT operate Tne
oven if it
IS
damaged It I>
particularly Important that
the oven door close
properly and that there I,
no damage to the
(1) Door (bent).
(2) Hinges and latches
(broken or loosened).
(31 Door seals and sealing
surfaces
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven
door window
IS
broken
if
the
‘rle mIcrowave oven
jnould be checked for
Ficrowave leakage by
quaIlfled service personnel
after a repair IS made
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified servlce
oersonnei
DO NOT operate th?
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed
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 -
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy
1.
Reac all instructrons 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 8.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 7.
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 risk of burns, electric 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 9.
16.
To reduce the risk of fire or 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. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page12. 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 11.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are four parts in the control section:
-The Digital Display and Indicator Lights
-The Timer Controls
-The Variable Cook Power Controls
-The Start/Cancel Pad
These will be covered on the following pages.
Read them carefully.
The Di
lndica
The Display will be blank when the
oven is not in use. When you are using
your microwave oven, this displays
cooking time and Cook Power
settings.
The Timer Controls
The Timer Controls allow you to select
and set a desired cooking time by increasing and/or decreasing the time
by pressing the appropriate pads.
Both minutes and seconds can be adjusted separately. Cooking times can
be set up to 59 minutes, 50 seconds,
The Variable Cook Power
Controls
The Cook Power Controls allow you
to choose the Cook Power setting that
best meets your cooking needs. See
the Cook Power Chart for different percentages of cooking powers.
The Start/Cancel Pad
The START/CANCEL Pad starts the cook-
ing or stops the oven and cancels the
settings. The oven door must be closed
and latched before the oven will
operate.
ital Display and
B
or lights
Cooking in your microwave oven
Be sure to read your MICRO MENUW Cookbook furnished with your microwave oven. It contains
information about:
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What microwave energy is
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How food is cooked by microwave energy
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What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness
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Safety tips
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Utensils to use when cooking in the microwave oven
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Cooking times for different foods
The MICRO MENUS” Cookbook will help you getthe BEST COOKING RESULTS.
Important things to remember to get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.
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ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time in one or
two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
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Stir, turn or arrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even
doneness with all recipes.
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If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap.
Turn back a cornerto vent steam during cooking.
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