Whirlpool MW856EXP User's Manual
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1. 0 number pad QUICK KEEP CLOCK OEFROST WARM SET 5 Touch START The Display counts down to show i how much time is left During the countdown the oven will be dark cook PROBE COOK The COOK and COOK POWER Signal START TOLO Lights will stay on to show that the Pens timer is running QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET and the fan will be off For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show 0 Cook Power When the set 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 Opening the oven door stops the count down Close the door and touch START to continue the timing countdown 16 Changing or adding instructions Your microwave oven is designed to let you change your mind while you are touching in instructions and to let you change instructions after you have started the oven e KEEP WARM con be used by itself or it can be added at any time Touch KEEP WARM Touch START If used by itself KEEP WARM will start If added to cooking operations KEEP WARM will start after the cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP e Cooking time can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle Touch COOK Touch numbers for the new time Touch START The cycle will cook at the original Cook Power for the new time e Cook Power can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle or2. Cook Power to high 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 Tmk DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door PROBE COOK The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light LEME a PONE will come on and the Display will DEFROST show four 0 s 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST a z 9 5 O xW S z m 2 m zZ QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET COOK The Display will show the numbers 3 0 POWER you touched in the order you f i touched them 120 TIMER This example shows 2 minutes 30 3 Touch Number Pads for seconds the defrosting time you QUICK KEEP CLOCK want DEFROST WARM SET COOK The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light rome will stay on to show that the oven is in the QUICK DEFROST Cycle 4 Touch START UIC a aa The Display counts down the time DEFROST WARM SET to show how much defrosting time 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 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 st
3. FRANCHISED SERVICE 26 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE N Notes lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 312884 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation USA PS oleae SH a ated SO aaah So e Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Orye
4. M rdest co wile phe SMEAR a ES gt 4 use amp care guide SEA ARRE De e PS DAROE RE HER AE B oi mn PA aua pom Whirlpool MICROWAVE OVEN Models MW8580XP and MW856EXP C DAFEN RE ie St ERMINE E T AE rs Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifier Contents Cooking with the Temperature Probe 13 Minute Timer Parts and Features Changing or Adding Instructions Before You Install Cancelling Instructions Your Microwave Oven Programming Tone Before You Use Your Other Operating Hints Microwave Oven Bi Level Cooking Precautions to Avoid Possible Operating Safety Precautions Exposure to Excessive Installation Instructions Microwave Energy Grounding Instructions Important Safety Instructions Building in Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Controls Cleaning the Microwave Oven Setting the Clock Replacing the Light Bulb Cooking at High Cook Power How Your Microwave Oven Works Cooking at Lower Cook Powers If You Need Service or Assistance Defrosting 1 Before Calling for Assistance Cooking Automatically after 2 If You Need Assistance Defrosting 3 If You Need Service Using KEEP WARM 4 If You Have a Problem 1985 Whirlpool
5. 4 Touch COOK POWER QUICK KEEP DEFROST WARM 5 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want quick KEEP DEFROST WARM COOK PROBE START QUICK KEEP DEFROST WARM PROBE COOK TEMP QUICK KEEP DEFROST WARM Changing cook powers COOK POWER PROBE 7 0 TEMP en H 732 CLOCK SET COOK POWER CLOCK SET COOK POWER CLOCK SET COOK POWER CLOCK SET The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show two 0 s The s displays will show what you touched This example shows 50 of full power The COOK and COOK POWER Signal Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking at a Cook Power other than high The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left For 2 of every 10 seconds the Dis play 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 e 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
6. Do not set the oven on anything that will block the air intake openings continued on page 22 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when han dling The weight of the oven is approximately 70 Ibs 34 75 kg TOP ONE SIDE OR TOP SIDE MUST HAVE AT LEAST SIDE 4 CLEARANCE 4 Do not install the microwave oven so that both sides and the top are flush with walls or cabinets One side or the top must have at least 1 in 2 54 cm clearance for proper operation Do not install the oven next to a conventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet 21 22 5 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock An extension cord should not be used with this appliance Such use may result in a fire electrical shock or other per sonal injury DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG 7 For your personal safety this appliance must
7. 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 even to start See page 18 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad Each Command Pad except START and CANCEL lights a Signal Light on the digital display The Signal Light comes on when you touch the Command Pad While the oven is running a Signal Light or lights will be on to show what the oven is doing Number pads DHE Bae Bee Once you ve touched a Com mand Pad to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll touch Number Pads to tell it atime a Cook Power a food temperature v Pad m 2 PS 2 z 6 5 O ps 2 x S z 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 THIS HAPPENS eRome Rox SET ri 4 Touch CLOCK SET LJ QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE COOK TEMP POWER _ 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET COOK START POWEA 3 Touch START QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROS
8. cable touch any part of the oven interior e let probe touch foil if used Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden tooth picks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or plastic con tainers They will be in the oven too long e use probe in regular oven e force probe into frozen food e use probe for foods that need to simmer Changing the temperature setting e When using the Temperature Probe PROBE TEMP settings can be changed before or during operation Touch PROBE TEMP Touch number for new temperature Touch START The oven will continue cooking to the new temperature If the new temperature is lower than the temperature of the food the oven will shut off i D z 9 6 ae Q Temperature probe cooking tips Q S z For casseroles the tip For liquids balance the For roasts the tip of the of the probe should be probe on a wooden probe should be in the in the center of the food spoon or spatula so the center of the largest Stir foods when recom tip of the probe is in muscle but not touching mended Replace the the center of the liquid fat or bone probe e Casseroles cooked using the Temperature e Dry meat loaf mixtures don t work well Probe should be made from precooked e Remember that roasts may vary in size foods Do not use raw meats raw vegetables shape and composition Use the timings for and cream sauces in casseroles minutes per pound as a guideline as w
9. of water in the oven for 2 or 3 where the door and oven sponge minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed the soil When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to gether on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Caution Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner Replacing the light bulb 4 Unplug the power cord 2 Remove holding screw on access panel 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket 4 Replace bulb with a 40 wat appliance bulb 5 Replace the access panel and holding screw 6 Plug in the power cord Light Bulb Access Panel Screw 23 How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You can t see them but you can see what they do Microwaves pass through glass paper and plastic with out heating them so food ab sorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy 24 Mode Mixer Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Oven Cavity A magnetron in the micro wave oven produces micro waves The microwaves move into the oven
10. 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 forthe new time Cooking at 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 on your microwave oven stands fora 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 80 etc The following chart gives you the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used Tmk automatic 100 of full power HIGH 4 40 offull power 9 90 of full power 3 30 of full power MED LOW 8 80 of full power 2 20 of full power 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 1 10 of full power LOW 6 60 offull power 0 no power fan and light 5 50 of full power MED will be off DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put food in the oven and close the door coox PROBE COOK The COOK Signal Light will come on COOK ER a TONS and the Display will show four O s De Be ee 2 Touch COOK LI LI LI LI QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFAOST WARM SET continued on page 8 2 z 9 6 5 O 6 S z 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you quick KEEP want DEFROST WARM POWER
11. where they are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walls and are absorbed by food Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand for a while after cook ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Metal Floor The ceramic bottom of your microwave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the ceramic bottom and are absorbed by the food The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates e Is the oven correctly plugged into a live cir cuit with the proper voltage See page 22 e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the microwave oven will not run e Is the timer set e If the Temperature Probe is being used is it plugged tightly into its socket e is the door firmly closed and latched e Did you touch START e Did you follow the directions exactly I
12. Corporation Parts and features DEFROST GUIDE Not Shown TEMPERATURE PROBE SOCKET Not Shown VENTS Not Shown CONTROL PANEL 2 POSITION BI LEVEL COOKING RACK Model MW8580XP only MODEL AND SERIAL i NUMBER PLATE LATCH 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 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 ina Purchase Date handy place There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Service Company Phone Number 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 INSTALLA
13. EEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show two 0 s The Display will show what you touched This example shows 60 of full power When you touch START the QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will stay on All other Signal Lights will go off The Display counts down the time fo show how much time is left in the defrost cycle When the defrost time ends the microwave oven automatically lets the food stand for the same amount of time used for defrosting The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light stays on and the Display counts down the standing time During the count down the oven will be dark and the fan will be off When the standing time is over you will hear 2 beeps and the cooking cycle will start The COOK Signal Light will be on during the cooking cycle The COOK POWER Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the cooking cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than high When the Cook Cycle 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 1 c 2 z 6 a O a g z m 2 m z Using KEEP WARM Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up
14. PROBE TEMP 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 then touch start if you want to change a lower Cook Power to high e When using the Temperature Probe PROBE TEMP can be changed during operation Touch PROBE TEMP Touch number for new temperature Touch START The oven will continue cooking to the new temperature If the new temperature is lower than the temperature of the food the oven will shut off e COOK can be added anytime while QUICK DEFROST is operating Touch COOK Touch in time and Cook Power instructions Touch START Standing time occurs between QUICK DEFROST and COOK Cancelling instructions Touch CANCEL to erase all instructions or beeps e Opening the oven door during cooking does not cancel cooking instructions however KEEP WARM is cancelled when the oven door is opened continued on page 18 f a z 9 6 5 O 6 lt Lan zZz 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 forget to plug in the Temperature Probe and touch PROBE TEMP you will not hear a tone The instruction is not correct if you want to remove the tone e Open the door e Touch CANCEL twice then STAR
15. T e The tone will not sound for any touch If you want to replace the tone e Open the door e Touch CANCEL twice then START e The tone will sound for any correct touch e The programming tone will return after an electrical power outage Other operating hints These are a number of things you can do with your microwave oven Some will be reminders Others will be mentioned for the first time 4 To double check settings while the oven is running touch the command pad for the setting you want to check The instruction programmed for that pad will show on the Display for 5 seconds Then the Display will return to show what the oven is doing 2 To stop the oven while if is running e Open the door The oven will stop You can restart it by closing the door and touching START e Touch CANCEL All instructions will be erased You must touch in new instructions 3 If you touch two instructions into the same cycle the second instructions will erase the first 4 When using a Cook Power other than high the Display will show the Cook Power for 2 seconds of every 10 during cooking 5 When COOK follows QUICK DEFROST a standing time equal to the defrosting time will occur between the two The COOK Cycle will automatically begin after this standing time Bi level cooking Model MW856EXP only Aremovable Bi Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory kit This rack lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your de
16. T WARM SET Cooking at high cook power DO THIS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door cox coox PROBE oox COOK ann 2 Touch COOK Loose LI QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE COOK 3 0 TEMP POWER 120 TIMER 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Quick KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET THIS HAPPENS The CLOCK SET Signal Light will come on The Display will show a 0 Start 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 Signal Light goes off The Display will flash on and off if you have touched in an incorrect time such as12 65 The COOK Signal Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows minute 30 seconds The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power ga coox PROBE cook The COOK Signal Light will stay on TEMP POWEA to show that the oven is cooking 4 Touch START The Display counts down the time pernost wamm Ser to show how much cooking time is left in the Cook cycle down When the cooking time ends you will hear 4 beeps You can stop BEEF p the beeping by opening the oven p door or touching CANCEL When P the beeping stops the Display will E show the time of day Changing
17. TION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 21 of this Use amp Care Guide Before you use your microwave oven Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store in a convenient place for future use PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper ate this oven with the door open since open door op eration can result in harm ful 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 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the mi crowave oven if the door glass is broken It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven e 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 e Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight e Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions e Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it prop
18. ag 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 Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 19 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 19 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section The Digital Display Clock and Signal Lights Command Pads Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully PROBE COOK TEMP POWEA QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE COOK QUICK CK DEFROST ET Microcomputer When you first plug in the oven the Display will show 88 88 If after you set the Clock page 4 the Display again shows all 8 s it means your electricity was off for a while Reset the Clock Digital display clock and signal lights PROBE COOK TEMP POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET Command pads PROBE COOK ee bes QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET When you are not using the microwave oven this is an accu rate digital clock When you are using the microwave oven this displays time and Cook Power settings signal lights and
19. aler for details on RCK800 832848 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit Bi level cooking rack Model MWS8580XP only Use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking in more than one container The rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven See the MICRO MENUS Cookbook provided with your oven Tmk First Position Use the rack only when heating Second Position Turn rack upside down when more than one container of food Do notleta using a taller container on the bottom of container touch the top or sides of the oven the oven Hints for using the Bi level cooking rack DO DON T e Wash by hand with a mild detergent or in e Use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers your dishwasher e Use with browning dish e Use only when cooking foods in more than e Let food or container touch the top or side one container of the oven e Use only in microwave oven e Store rack in the oven e Put food in containers then place con e Cook food directly on rack without putting tainers on rack them in containers first Operating safety precautions DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use USE HOT PADS Microwave To test a dish for safe use put it DO NOT heat or store flam energy does not heat con into the oven with a cup of matble or inflammable tainers but the hot food does water beside it Cook on high materials in or near the Coo
20. anding 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 SFIDO e S00 47 sr rene Neds PEE ed ne eet Bua tee eda 80 of full Cook Power Second DOM wes hess pace Pa ais ie a aceite are We a wee als 50 of full Cook Power TANNIGIDON a peer d oa hen bh od Se E iadae ace Ben bbs pee Gen 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 Changing or adding defrost time You can change the defrosting time while the QUICK DEFROST Cycle is operating 1 Touch QUICK DEFROST 2 Touch numbers for the new time 3 Touch START Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the defrosting only at 20 of full Cook Power The best time to change the sefting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST Cycle 1 Open the door 2 Check the food with long tined fork if center area is hard frozen set additional time Remember that standing time will further defrost the food 3 Close the door and touch START to continue the cycle if no additional time is needed 4 Or touch in new instructions if additional time is needed Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes au
21. be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec tric Current This appliance is equipped with a 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE ED poe oo POWER SUPPLY CORD lt gt LP 8 Plug the oven into the proper elec trical outlet and put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Fol low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to COOK for 1 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle prop erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician It isthe personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded 9 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for
22. commercial purposes DO NOT remove the outer case door or con trol panel at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Building in your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts counters or tables Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer A pa 4 Build the microwave oven into a cabinet or Ask your dealer for details on l wall by itself or over built in single ovens in the e RCK803 832849 30 inch Built in Kit 5 Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB model series or e RCK805 832856 25 inch Built in Kit Imperial 7200 single gas ovens e RCK807 832850 27 inch Built in Kit 9 2 Attach the mi t II by itself e RCK710 832763 Wall Mount Kit ae 1S MICTOWOVE a aa a e RCK81 832875 Wall Mount Vent Grille or with cabinets over it and Ellter Kit 24 3 Put the microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF e RCK713 832940 Wall Mount Cookbook 2 Hood over a cooktop The hood is available Storage Cabinet ducted or as a recirculating hood and includes e RH3330XL MICRO SHELF Hood cooktop lights e RCK902 832873 Storage Cabinet for use with MICRO SHELF Hood Imk Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas water and a soft cloth or
23. ell as e Dry casseroles do not work well the Temperature Probe e Thaw frozen casseroles and meats inthe mi e Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the Tem crowave oven before inserting the probe perature Probe e If you are cooking individual servings such as mugs of soup check the probe setting in sev eral of the items all the mugs may not heat at the same rate Cleaning the probe 1 Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads 2 Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods 3 Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher 15 Minute Timer The microwave oven control can be used as a kitchen timer Use COOK at 0 Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds DO THIS THIS HAPPENS coox PROBE COOK The COOK Signal Light will come on cook cairns and the Display will show four O s QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET 2 Touch number pads for minutes and seconds coox PROBE coor The Display will show the numbers EM Er ONEN you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET coor PROBE coor THE COOK POWER Signal Light will aS TEE ROWER come on and the Display will show two 0 s 3 Touch COOK POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET coox PROBE COOK The Display will show the COOK 0 O POWER you touched 0 for minute TMER timer operation 4 Touch
24. erly e ls properly maintained e Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven 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 gt a nn gt Z Oo m gt i PJ a o D O A e v z 7 lt Oo i W O g z Laa OQ lt mMm zZz 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 WA RNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 4 Read all instructions before using appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 3 This appliance must be grounded Con nect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 22 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 21 5 Some products s
25. f the microwave cooking times seem too long els the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can fell you if the line voltage is low o Is the Cook Power set correctly e Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time If the display shows the time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely els the oven in a standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK See page 9 e Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer If you do not hear the Programming Tone page 18 e Is the command correct e Has the tone been cancelled If the fan seems to be running slower than usual e Has the oven been stored ina cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature If there has been a power interruption the Display will show 88 88 Reset the clock page 6 If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe e Is at least of the probe in the food e Is the probe tip in the center of the food e Is the probe touching bone or fat e Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few minutes after cooking to equalize temperature e Is the probe plugged tightly into its socket e Is the Cook Power set correctly e is the Probe Temperature Control set correctly 25 5 6 5 O 6 m S z 6 x ua e E 6 t zZ m Oo mn p lt 2 0 gt
26. k Power for one minute If oven the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use if continued on page 20 19 c g z 9 a O X g S z WARNING Use care when heating liquids or adding ingredients to heated liquids Liquids heated in certain shaped containers may be come overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients instant coffee etc This can harm the oven and the hot liquid could burn you Do not use such containers to heat liquids again If a fire should start in the oven cavity e keep door closed e turn oven off e disconnect the power supply at the cord fuse or circuit breaker DO NOT use the oven for storage Do not leave paper products books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use Fire may result if some one accidentally starts the oven Don t let anything touch the top of the oven 20 DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES Fire could result At the end of the recom mended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing gt NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of
27. l come on and the oven will continue to run KEEP WARM will follow QUICK DEFROST COOK arme PROBE TEMP vae 12 Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE 14 8 Touch START PROBE TEMP START QUICK DEFROST KEEP WARM PROBE TEMP QUICK DEFROST KEEP WARM PROBE TEMP The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER Lights will stay on COOK POWER CLOCK SET The left number on the display shows what temperature number you selected The number on the right shows you how the temperature is rising in the food COOK POWER CLOCK SET COOK POWER QUICK DEFROST KEEP WAAM PROBE TEMP QUICK DEFROST KEEP WARM QUICK DEFROST CLOCK SET COOK POWER For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than high CLOCK When the probe senses the tem perature you selected the oven shuts off and 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 Hints for using the temperature probe DO e use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven e stir foods during cooking when recommended e stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving e cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you de cide to cook it longer DON T e let probe or probe
28. nv 2 S z 2 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 4304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you on how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE serv ice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIRA MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 lt S gt Whirlpool TECH CARE
29. one minute before cutting into them If your electric power line voltage is less than the nor mal 120 volts cooking times may be longer NEVER lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Starting a microwave oven when its empty is not recommended If you ex periment put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Make popcorn only in poppers designed for use in microwave ovens Follow popper directions Results are the popper manufac turer s responsibility Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY Installing your microwave oven 4 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized trained service technician and any repair made 3 Do not block the vent openings on the rear of the oven or the air intake openings on the bottom of the oven Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause poor cooking results The air from these vent openings will also contain mois ture and should not be vented onto overhead cabinets Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place
30. to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes KEEP WARM can be used by itself or it can automat ically follow the cooking cycle or the PROBE TEMP Cycle DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 41 Put cooked hot food in oven and close door coox PROBE coon The KEEP WARM Signal Light will Sh come on The Display will show the time of day 2 Touch KEEP WARM QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET c ok PROBE COOK The KEEP WARM isign Light will stay TEMA EFO MEE on The oven light and the fan will come on The Display will continue 3 Touch START Tei to show the time of day QUICK KEEP a DEFROST WARM KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM Close the door and touch KEEP WARM then START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEP WARM Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM about1 hour 40 minutes is not recom mended The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time To automatically follow another cycle e While you are touching in cooking instructions touch KEEP WARM before touching start After the oven starts operating touch KEEP WARM and then START e When the cooking cycle is over you will hear 4 beeps The KEEP WARM Signal Light wil
31. tomatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycle you have touched in DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door PROBE COOK Tne QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will QUICK ee ecm come on and the Display will show DEFROST four 0 s 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET cooK The Display will show the numbers 3 0 eth it you touched in the order you 120 TIMER touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch Number Pads for defrosting time you want QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET coor The COOK Signal Light will come on oe and the Display will show four 0 s 4 Touch Cook QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET COOK The Display will show the numbers 3 2 iii you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 120 110 k 3 minutes 25 seconds 5 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want DEFROST WARM 10 PROBE coo 010701 4 coos TEMP power POWER 6 Touch COOK POWER Options Skip to 8 if you want to cook at high DEFROST wamm Sey power 6 PROBE COOK TEMP POWER 7 Touch a Number Pad for lea the Cook Power you want QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE COOK TEMP POWER START QuicK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE cook COOK TEMP POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET PROBE COOK COOK TEMP POWER QUICK KEEP CLOCK DEFROST WARM SET count down _ PROBE COOK COOK TEMP POWER QUICK K
32. uch 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 if is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Electric shock fire or other haz ards 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 11 Do not use outdoors for damage to the oven or electric shock may result 42 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 23 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 Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing b
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