Whirlpool MW8800XR Use And Care Manual
MICROWAVE
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Model MW88OOXR
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Contents
Parts and Features.
Before You Install
Page
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Your Mlcrowave Oven.
Before You Use Your
Mlcrowave Oven.
Precauttons to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Mlcrowave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Uslng Your Mlcrowave Oven.
Microwave Oven Controls
Programming Tone
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
Cooking in One Cycle
High Cook Power,
Lower Cook Powers
Defrosting
Cooking in More Than One Cycle
Changing or Adding Instructions
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Cooking with the Temperature Probe 17
Using PAUSE ......................... 20
Using KEEP WARM .................... 2 1
Using AUTO START .................... 22
Other Operating Hints ................ 24
Bi-Level Cooking Rack ............... 25
Operating Safety Precautions ...... 26
Installation Instructions ............... 28
Grounding Instructions. .............. 29
Building in Your Microwave Oven .... 30
Caring for Your Microwave Oven. .....
31
Cleaning the Microwave Oven ...... 31
Replacing the Light Bulb ............. 31
How Your Microwave Oven Works ..... 32
It You Need Service or Assistance. .... 33
1. Before Calling for Assistance ...... 33
2. If You Need Assistance ............ 33
3. If You Need Service ............... 34
4. IfYouHaveaProblem ............. 34
Parts and
features
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Model MW8800XR
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COOKING RACK
DOOR LATCH 7
f MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Rehlnd Oven Door]
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
If You need service or call with a question, have
this information ready:
I.
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 warrantv registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Service Company Phone Number
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(NotSlmhl
CONTROL
- 24OSITION
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
microwave oven.
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 28 of this Wse & Cam 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.
. 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
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
DO NOT
attempt to operate 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
place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
DO NOT
operate the
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),
(21 Hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing
surfaces.
DO NOT
operate the
microwave oven if the
door window is broken,
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.
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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 wlth 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
- 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 29.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided
“IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on
page 28.
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 F( Service
Company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result
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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 31.
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 27. 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 26.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts in the control
SeCtiOn:
When you first plug in the oven, the Display will
-The Digital Display/Clock. and Indicator Lights
show 88:88. If, after you set the Clock [page 61, the
-Command Pads
Display again shows all B’s, it means your elec-
- Number Pads
tricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock.
Instructions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
Di ital display/clock and
in 61 icator lights
When you are not
using the microwave
oven, this is an accurate digital clock.
When you are using
the microwave oven,
this displays time
settings and shows
you what Number Pads you touched.
Command pads
Touch Command
Pads to tell the microwave oven what to
do and in what order.
A few examples:
-CLOCK SET tells the
- START tells the oven
to start.
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.
Number Pads
Once you’ve touched
a Command Pad to
tell the oven what you
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tell it...
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m -aCookPower.
- a time
a food
temperature.
Programming tone
Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you do not hear a tone,
it is because the instruction is not correct, or it is because the tones have been
removed
EXAMPLE:
If you touch a Number Pad before You touch a Command Pad, You
will not hear a tone. The instruction is not correct.
If you want to remove the tone:
If you want to replace the tone:
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Open the door.
. Open the door.
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Touch CANCEL
twice,
then START.
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Touch CANCEL
twice,
then START.
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The tone will not sound for any
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The tone will sound for any correct
touch.
touch.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Clock/Display shows 88:88. If the electric
power ever goes off, the ClockDisplay will again show all 8’s when the power
comes back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display
will be blank after cooking.
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash.
the
first Number Pad must be touched
wlthln 5 seconds or the Display will
go blank.
Touch CLOCK SET again
and continue.
2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched
in the order you
touched them.
This example shows
3:25.
3.
Touch START.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such as12.65. “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SET and
start over.
Using the minute timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the
cvon is operating. It works like a kitchen timer.
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
1. Touch MINUTE TIMER.
The Minute Timer Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show a
“0:’ The first Number Pad must be
touched within 5 seconds or the
Display will again show the time of
day.
Touch MINUTE TIMER again and
continue.
2. Touch Number Pads for minutes
and seconds.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched
tn the order you
touched them.
This example shows
1 minute, 45 seconds.
The MINUTE TIMER indicator Light will
stay on to show that the Mrnute Timer
is running.
The Display counts down the
seconds to show how much time is
left on the Minute Timer.
When the set time is up, a 3 second
signal will sound and the Display
will show the time of day.
Changing the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER
-Touch numbers to set new time
- Touch START.
New instructions cancel the old
ones.
Cancelling the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL.
Note:
Touch MINUTE
TIMER before touching CANCEL to
cancel just the Minute Timer.
If
CANCEL is touched first, all cooking instructions will be cancelled
and the Minute Timer will continue
to operate.
The Minute Timer can be set to time other activities while the oven is
operating in any other cycle. The Display will countdown the time of the
cycle in operation. The Minute Timer will continue to countdown, but will
not show on the Display. When the time is up, a 3 second signal will sound
Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however,
it does stop any cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch START to
continue cooking or defrosting.
Cooking in one cycle
Follow these steps to cook at high power.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1.
Put food in the oven and close
the door.
2.
Touch COOK 1.
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four O’s
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched
in the order you
touched them.
The example shows
1 minute, 30 seconds.
4.
The oven will automatically cook
at high Cook Power.
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle.
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The Display counts down the time
to show how much time is left in the
first cycle.
When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
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Changing the cooking time.
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching START or during the
cycle:
1 Touch COCK 1
2. Touch numbers for new time.
3. Touch START.
Cook 1 wtll continue cooking for the new time.
lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook
Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different
percentage of Cook Power. Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS@Cookbook tell
you, by number, which Cook Power to use. Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI. MED, LO, etc.) or percentage (10%. 50%. 8096, etc.).
The following chart gives 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 4 40% of full power
8 80% of full power 3 30% of full power MED-LOW
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH
2 20%
of full power
6 60% of full power 1 10% of full power LOW
5 ~ 50% of full power MED 0
no power [fan and light
will be off)
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
1. Puf food in the oven and close
the door.
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2.
‘Touch COOK 1.
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
come on and the Drsplay will show
four 0’s.
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3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng ttme you want.
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
“P-HI”. This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH)
power.
5. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
full power.
The COOK 1 and COOK POWER
Indicator Lights will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking in the first
cycle at a Cook Power other than
high.
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The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the first cycle.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
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When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day
Changing cook power
l Cook Power
can be changed any time before touching START or during the
cycle.
-Touch COOK POWER.
-Touch a number for the new Cook Power.
- Touch START The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time.
OR...
-Touch COOK POWER
twice
rf you want to change a lower Cook Power to
HIGH
Touch START.
Defrosting
Use QUiCK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost
times, see the guide on the inside of the oven door orthe chart in your MICRO
MENUSCookbook.
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
.
1.
Put frozen food in the oven and
close the door.
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four O’s
3. Touch Number Pads for the
defrosting time you want.
The Display will show the number
you touched
in the order you
touched them.
This example shows
2 minutes, 30 seconds.
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