Whirlpool MW865EXR, MW8600XR, MW8650XR User Manual
MICROWAVE
OVEN
Models MW8600XR
MW8650XR
MW865EXR
yers, Freezers, Aefrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Bulk-in Ovens
and Surface IJ~IIS, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Campaclors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidl
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 Clock
Cooking at High Cook Power
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers
Defrosting
Cooking Automatically after
Defrosting
Using KEEP WARM
Cookina with the Temperature Probe
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Bi-Level Cooking
Minute Timer
Changing or Adding Instructions
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Cancelling Instructions
Programming Tone
3
Other Operating Hints
Operating Safety Precautions.
Installation Instructions
Grounding Instructions
Building in Your Microwave Oven
Caring for Your Microwave Oven.
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Replacing the Light Bulb
How Your Microwave Oven Works
If You Need Service or Assistance.
I. Before Calling for Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
3. IfYou Need Service
4. IfYouHaveaProblem
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Parts and features
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
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.
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration card furnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
DEFROST GUIDE
(Behlnd Oven Door)
TEMPERATURE
2-POSITION
COOKING RACK
(Models MWB650XR 8
MWB65EXR Only)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Behlnd Oven Door)
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 pf 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 22 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 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
MICROWAm 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
no damage to the
(1) Door (bent),
(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
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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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 unit.
WARNING -
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 23.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 22.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars 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.
may explode and should not
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 24.
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 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 21. Some dishes (melamine, Centura:” etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and
slowing cooking times. Remove wire twistties 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 20.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts in the control section:
-The Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator
Lights
-Command Pods
-Number Pads
Instructions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
When you first plug in the oven, the Display
will show 88:88. If, after you set the Clock
(page 6), the Display again shows all 8’s. it
means your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the Clock.
Digital display/clock and
indicator lighfs
Command pads
for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad (except START and CANCEL)
lights an Indicator Light on the digital display.
The Indicator Light comes on when you touch the
Command Pad.
While the oven is running, an Indicator Light (or
lights] will be on to show what the oven is doing.
When you are not
using the microwave
oven, this is an
accurate digital
clock. When you are
using the microwave
oven, this displays
time and Cook Power
settings, indicator
lights and shows you
what Number Pads you
touched.
Touch Command
Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do
and in what order.
A few examples:
- CLOCK SET tells the
oven you are going
to set the clock.
- START tells the oven
to start. See page 18
Number pads
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the oven what you
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Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Display shows 88:88. If the electric power ever
goes off, the Display will also show all 8’s when the power comes back on.
You can cook without setting the clock, but the display will be blank after cooking.
The oven door must be closed before setting the clock.
DO THIS...
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
2. Touch Number Pads for
the correct time of day.
3.
Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The CLOCK SET Indicator Light will
come on. The Display will show
a “01’ Stati touching number
pads for the desired time
within 5 seconds.
The Display will show what num-
bers you touched in the order you
touched them. This example
shows 3:25.
The Clock is set when the CLOCK
SET Indicator Light goes off
The Display will flash on and off if
you have touched in an incorrect
time such asl2:65.
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Cooking at high cook power
DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK.
3. Touch Number Pads for
the cooking time you
want.
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THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK Indicator Light will come
on and the Display will show four O’s
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example
shows 1 minute, 30 seconds.
&&matically cook ai high Cook Power.
4.
Touch START.
The oven will
count
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Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time anytime during the cycle
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch numbers for new time.
3. Touch START.
The COOK cycle will continue cooking for the new time.
Cooking at lower cook powers
The COOK Indicator Light will stay
on to show that the oven is
cooking.
The Display counts down the time
to show how much cooking time is
left in the Cook cycle.
When the cooking time ends you
will hear 4 beeps. (You can stop
the beeping by opening the oven
door or touching CANCEL.] When
the beeping stops, the Display will
show the time of day.
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power,
the slowerthe cooking. Each Number Pad on your microwave oven stands for a
different percentage of Cook Power. Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS@Cookbook
tell you, by number, which Cook Powerto use. Recipes in other books and magazines
may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO, etc.) or percentage (IO%, 50%, 80%, etc.)
The following chart gives you the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad
stands for, and Cook Power name usually used.
automatic 100% of full power HIGH
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH
6 = 60% of full power
50% of full power MED will be off)
5 =
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MED-LOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = no power (fan and light
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK.
(continued on page 8)
3. Touch Number Pads
for the cooking time you
want.
4.
Touch COOK POWER.
5. Touch a Number Pad for
the Cook Power you
want.
6. Touch START.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example
shows 7 minutes, 30 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show two 0’s.
The display will show what you
touched. This example shows 50%
of full power.
The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking at a Cook
Power other than high.
count
d
own
The Display counts down the time
to show how much cooking time is
left.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display will show the Cook Power you
selected.
When the cooking time ends, you
will hear 4 beeps. (You can stop
the beeping by opening the door
or by touching CANCEL.) When the
beeping stops, the Display will
show the time of day
Changing cook powers
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Cook Power can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle.
-Touch COOK POWER.
-Touch a number for the new Cook Power.
-Touch START. The oven will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time.
OR...
-Touch COOK POWER twice, then touch START, if you want to change a lower
Cook Power to high.
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Defrosting
Use Quick Defrost to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times,
see the guide on the inside of the oven door or the chart in your MICRO MENUS”
Cookbook.
DO THIS...
1.
Put frozen food in the
oven and close the door.
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2.
Touch QUICK DEFROST.
THIS HAPPENS...
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four O’s
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example
shows 2 minutes, 30 seconds.
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will stay on to show that the oven is
in the QUICK DEFROST cycle.
The Disolav counts down the time
to shoi ho’w much defrosting time
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is left.
When the defrost time ends, you
will hear 4 beeps. (You can stop
the beeping by opening the oven
door or touching CANCEL.) When
the beeping stops, the Display will
show the time of day.
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Standing time
For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize the
temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting.
When the COOK Cycle follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically provides a
standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. The COOK Cycle will
begin after the automatic standing time.
About the “QUICK DEFROST” Cycle
The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into
three equal parts:
-First part 80% of full Cook Power;
-Second part 50% of full Cook Power;
-Third part. 20% of full Cook Power.
This automatic step-down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely with
less cooking.
(continued on page 10)
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