Whirlpool MW8901XS, MW8900XS User Manual
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Contents
Parts and Features
Before You Install Your
Microwave Oven
Before You Use Your Microwave
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven
Microwave Oven Controls
Audbie Signals
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
Cooiting in Your Microwave Oven
Using AUTO SENSOR
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Defrosting
Cooking with the Temperature Probe
Using PAUSE
Using KEEP WARM,.
Using AUTO START 24
Other Operating Hints
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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 Works.,
Operating Safety Precautions
If You Need Service or Assistance,
Microwave Oven Warranty
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Parts and features
MODEL AND SERIAL
Models MW8900XS
MW89OlXS
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AUTO SENSOR GUIDE
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
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Copy t-node1 and serial numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door on the
oven frame) and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
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Keep this book and your sales slip together in
a handy place.
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Mode, Number
Serial Number
Purchase
Service Company Phone Number
Date
VENTS
Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven. If the card is
missing, please send the model number and serial 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 28 of this Use & Care Guide.
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this Use 8 Care Guide carefully for important use and Safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It is your responsibility to be sure your microwave oven:
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Has been installed where it is protected from the weather, The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (lo’%] for proper operation.
(See “Installation Instructions” found on page 28.)
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Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
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Has been properly connected and grounded to electrical supply.
(See “Installation Instructions” found on page 28.)
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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
MICROWAE ENERGY...
DO NOT
ate this oven tiith the door oven if it IS damaged. It is
open since open-door op- particularly important that
eration can result in harm- the oven door close
ful exposure $0 microwave properly and that there is
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
no damage to the
(I] 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including
1.
Read all instructions before using
appliance.
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Do not use outdoors, damage to the
oven or electric shock may result.
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 “Installation
Instructions” found on page 28.
5. Do not store the metal cooking rack in
the oven.
6.
Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars -
be heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
8.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9. 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.
10.
This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE ’ Service
Company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
11.
Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, fire may result.
may explode and should not
13.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water,
electric shock may result.
14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces,
electric shock may result.
15.
Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, electric shock may result.
16.
Follow door surface and interior clean-
ing instructions on page 31.
17. 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. Do not deep fry in oven.
c. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 34. Some dishes (mela-
mine, 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.)
d. 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.
18.
Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 33.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave oven
Microwave Oven Controls
There are three parts in the control section:
-The Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights
- Command Pads
- Number Pads
Instructions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefL
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When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
and the Display will show 88:88. If after you set
the Clock (page 61, the Display again shows
all 8’s; your electricity was off for a while. Reset
the Clock.
Digital Display/Clock and
Indicator lights
Command Pads
When you are not using
the microwave oven, this
is an accurate Digital
Clock. When you are
using the microwave
oven, it displays time settings, temperature
settings and Indicator
Lights.
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 6 for information on the tone you hear
when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad, [except START, CANCEL
and CLOCK SET) 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
- a food
setting.
Audible Signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. (A programming tone
will sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles A reminder tone will
sound every 60 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven.
A 3 second tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is because
of incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example, a tone will
not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
To remove the programming tone and
reminder tone:
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Open the door.
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Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
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Programming and reminder tones will be
cancelled.
To replace the tones:
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Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If your electricity goes off, the tones will be replaced when the electricity comes back on.
To remove all tones, except the Minute
Timer signal:
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Open the door.
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Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.
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All audible tones (except Minute Timer signal)
will be cancelled.
To replace the tones:
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Repeat the steps above
Setting the Clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the Display shows “88:88:’ If the
electric power ever goes off, the Display will again show all 8’s when the power comes
back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the Clock
blank after cooking
but the Display will be
DO THIS...
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
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2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
3.
Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash. The
first Number Pad must be touched
within 5 seconds or the Display will
go blank. Touch CLOCK SET again
and continue.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
3:25.
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.
NOTE: To etthe clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current time will show on the Display
and the colon will flash. Continue to set the clock as shown above.
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is
operating. It works like a kitchen timer.
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1. Touch MINUTE TIMER.
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2. Touch Number Pads for
minutes and seconds.
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Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
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.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
1 minute, 45 seconds.
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the Minute 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.
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.
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.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS’ Cookbook packed with the 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 a microwave oven.
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Cooking times for different foods.
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 rearrange 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, papertowels or microwave approved
plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
Using AUTO SENSOR
The AUTO SENSOR control allows you to cook food in the oven without computing time or
power level. All foods give off moisture, aroma and other vapors as they cook. When the
oven senses the right amount of vapor from the food, it will automatically determine the
remaining time and power needed to finish cooking the food. You only need to touch
COOK/REHEAT or COOK FROZEN and a number pad (for a food setting), then START. For
Slow Cook/Simmer, touch SLOW COOK/SIMMER, then START. If you like your food less done
than average you may decrease the cooking time by touching the “LESS” (Number 1)
Pad after selecting the category (before touching START). If you like your food more done
than average, touch the “MORE” (Number 9) Pad after selecting the category (before
touching START] to extend the time. You may add ingredients, stir, turn or rotate during the
timed portion of the Auto Sensor cycles. However, “Err” will show on the Display if the door
is opened during the first (automatic) part of either cycle. If this happens, open the door
and touch CANCEL. To finish cooking, estimate the remaining time and reset the oven
using the Cook cycle. Do not reset the Auto Sensor. See the AUTO SENSOR chart included with your oven and the AUTO SENSOR guide on the inner door panel for examples of food to cook at each setting.
COOK/REHEAT
Use COOK/REHEAT to automatically cook fresh food items or reheat previously cooked
foods. There are 9 cooking categories in COOK/REHEAT.
DO THIS...
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Put food in the oven and
close the door.
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Touch COOK/REHEAT.
THIS HAPPENS...
The AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“As-“,
Touch a Number Pad (l-9)
for the cooking category
you want. (See guide on
inner door panel and
separate AUTO SENSOR
chart.)
4. Touch LESS (1) or MORE (9)
if desired. (Option: Skip to
Step 5 if you do not wish
to shorten or lengthen
cooking time.)
5. Touch START.
The Display will show the AUTO
SENSOR setting you touched.
This example shows you selected
category 2.
The Display will not change.
The oven automatically cooks
at a pre-set Cook Power for that
setting. The AUTO SENSOR
Indicator Light will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking the food.
Do not open the oven door
durlng thls part of the cycle.
When you hear 2 beeps, the Display
will show and count down the
remaining cooking time (except at
setting Number 1). The oven door
can now be opened, if needed to
stir, turn or rearrange food.
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 and a reminder tone will
sound every 60 seconds until the door
is opened or CANCEL is touched.
The Display will then show the time of
day.
COOK FROZEN
Use COOK FROZEN to automatically cook frozen food items. There are five cooking
categories in COOK FROZEN.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put frozen food in the oven
and close the door.
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2.
Touch COOK FROZEN.
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3. Touch a Number Pad (l-5)
for the frozen food
cooking category you
want. (See guide on inner
door panel and separate
AUTO SENSOR chart.)
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4. Touch LESS (1) or MORE (9)
if desired. (Option: Skip to
Step 5 if you do not wish
to shorten or lengthen
cooking time.)
1 The AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
’ “‘As-“,
The Display will show the AUTO SENSOR
category you touched. This example
shows you selected setting 3.
The Display will not change
5. Touch START.
The oven automatically thaws and
cooks at a pre-set Cook Power for that
setting. AS-3 will show on the Display
and the AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light
will stay on to show that the oven is
cooking the food. Do not open the
oven door during this part of the
cycle.
When you hear 2 beeps, the Display
will show and count down the remaining cooking time (except at setting
Number 1). The oven door can now be
opened, if needed to stir, turn or
arrange food.
When 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
and a reminder tone will sound every
60 seconds until the door is opened or
CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day.
SLOW COOK/SIMMER
Use SLOW COOK/SIMMER as you would a slow cooker to enhance flavor and tenderize less
expensive cuts of meat. If you find that food needs a longer cooking time than the setting
allows, you may extend future cooking times. To extend cooking time, touch SLOW COOK/
SIMMER followed by MORE (Number 9) Pad and START. The LESS (Number11 Pad cannot be
used in this cycle.
KEEP WARM will automatically follow the cooking time in SLOW COOK/SIMMER. (See “Using
KEEP WARM” on page 23.) Combined cooking time and KEEP WARM will equal 11 hours, 59
minutes unless cancelled any time after cooking is done
DO THIS...
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Put food in the oven and
close the door.
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Touch SLOW COOK/SIMMER.
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3. Touch MORE (9) if you wish
to extend the cooking time.
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Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“SL-C”.
The Display will not change.
The oven will automatically cook and
simmer at different preset Cook
Powers. The AUTO SENSOR Indicator
Light will stay on to show that the oven
is cooking the food. Do not open the
oven door during this part of the
cycle.
When you hear 2 beeps, the AUTO
SENSOR Indicator Light will go off. This
tells you the door can be opened to stir
or turn food, or add ingredients.
When the food is done, you will hear 4
beeps and the oven will automatically
go into KEEP WARM for the remainder of
the 11 hours, 59 minutes total time. The
KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on
and SL-C will continue to be displayed.
Food is ready to serve anytime after
KEEP WARM Indicator Light is on.
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