Whirlpool MW8500XP User's Manual
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1. 2 5 gt lt m S z 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 1 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 it is running Open the door The oven will stop You can restart it by closing the door and touching START Touch CANCEL All instructions will be erased You must touch in new instructions 3 If you touch two instructions into the same cycle 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 COCK follows QUICK DEFROST a standing time equal to the defrosting time will occur between the two The COOK Cycle will automatically begin atter this standing time Bi level cooking A removable Bi Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory kit This rack lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your dealer for details on RCK800 832848 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit Operating safety precautions DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use USE HOT PA2. use amp care guide Whirlpool MICROWAVE 2 OVEN Model MW8500XP sadEk SY Wd nu SEM vens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumitir 2 RE Fuero a amp P i pers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave 0 Contents 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 Operating Safety Precautions Precautions to Avoid Possible installation Instructions Exposure to Excessive Grounding Instructions Microwave Energy Building in Your Microwave Oven Important Safety Instructions Caring for Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Controls Replacing the Light Bulb Setting the Clock How Your Microwave Oven Works Cooking at High Cook Power If You Need Service or Assistance Cooking at Lower Cook Powers 1 Before Calling for Assistance Defrosting 2 If You Need Assistance Cooking Automatically after 3 If You Need Service Defrosting 4 If You Have a Problem 41984 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features Model MW8500XP DEFROST GUIDE Not Shown vars i Not Show
3. 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 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 15 n 2 2 o 0 2 2 m z 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 Whirlpool service technician and any repairs 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 Block
4. 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 Imk 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 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 4 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK The COOK Signal Light will come on and the Display will show four O s QUICK DEFROST The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds BED 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want QUICK DEFROST COOK POWER 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Quick DEFROST START 6 Touch START The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show two 0 s QUICK OEFROST The display 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 QUICK OEFROST The Display counts down the time ggount to show how much cooking time is OUN left For 2 of every 10 seconds the Di
5. 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 1 Touch COOK 2 Touch number pads for minutes and seconds COOK POWER 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch 0 number pad START 5 Touch START QUICK DEFROST QUICK DEFROST QUICK DEFROST QUICK DEFROST 12 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 1 minute 45 seconds THE COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show two 0 s The Display will show the COOK POWER you touched 0 for minute timer operation The COOK and COOK POWER Signal Lights will stay on to show that the timer is running The Display counts down to show how much time is left During the countdown the oven will be dark 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 ortouching 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 Changing or adding instructions Your microwave oven is designed to let you change your mind while you are touching in instructions and to le
6. 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 automatically 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 QUICK OEFROST 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST BEER 3 Touch Number Pads for defrosting time you want 4 Touch coox The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s QUICK DEFROST The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds QUICK DEFROST The COOK Signal Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s QUICK DEFROST The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 5 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want DEFROST 10 COOK POWER 6 Touch COOK POWER Options Skip to 8 if you want to cook at high DEFROST power 7 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want START 8 Touch START QUICK DEFROST QUICK DEF
7. show how much defrosting time is left When the defrost time ends you P will hear 4 beeps You can stop P the beeping by opening the oven E P door or touching CANCEL When E EP the beeping stops the Display will show the time of day Standingtime 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 sending time About the QUICK DEFROST Cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into three equal parts IRISH DOI Saat ean Ru Pres MEE 80 of full Cook Power SEGONA PA 25i ee Rr Ce til De SERT ei 50 of full Cook Power Third patte ack cc ate galt es pay ale 20 of full Cook Power This automatic step down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely with less cooking 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 setting is near the
8. DS 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 mable or inflammable tainers but the hot food does water beside it Cook on high materials in or near the Cook Power for one minute If oven the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it 14 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 keep door closed turn oven off 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 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 t 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
9. ROST QUICK OEFROST QUICK DEFROST QUICK DEFROST 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 to 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 fime of day e z e gt lt m 5 2 Minute Timer The microwave oven control
10. as 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 Has been properly connected to electricai supply and grounded See Installation Instructions 15 not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly 15 properly maintained Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper DO NOT operate the The microwave oven ate this oven with the door oven if it is damaged It is should be checked for open since open door op particularly important that microwave leakage by eration can result in harm the oven door close qualified service personnel ful exposure to microwave properly and that there is after a repair is made energy It isimportant notto damage to the defeat or tamper with the 1 Door bent safety interlocks 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened DO NOT place any object 3 Door seals and sealing between the oven front surfaces face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue DO NOT operate the DO NOT operate the to accumulate on sealing microwave oven if the microwave oven with the surfaces door glass is broken outer cabinet removed The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified servic
11. d 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 14 SAVE 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 The Digital Display Clock and Signal will show 88 88 If after you set the Clock Lights page 4 the Display again shows all 8 s it Command Pads means your electricity was off for a while Number Pads Reset the Clock Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully QUICK DEFROST COOK QUICK CLOCK DEFROST SET Microcomputer IBID Digital display clock and signal lights 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 zem Cook Power settings DEFROST signal lights and shows you what Number Pads you touched Command pads Touch Command COOK Pads to tell the POWER microwave oven what to do and in what order A few EM examples CLOCK SET tells the oven you are going to set the CANCEL clock START tells the oven to start See page 13 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad Each Command Pad except START and CANCEL lights a Signal Light on th
12. e personnel It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven gt o 2 mn m gt 20 o e m nm m c zZ 2 lt gt lt m z 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 1 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 17 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 16 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 us
13. e 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 QUICK DEFROST Number pads Once you ve 1 touched a Com mand Pad to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll EI D touch Number Pads to tell it a time a Cook Power 89 TIMER gt 2 e r4 S gt E 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 CLOCK SET 4 Touch CLOCK SET 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day START 3 Touch START 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 QUICK DEFROST The Display will show what num bers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 25 QUICK DEFROST 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 QUICK DEFROST Cooking at high cook power DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put food i
14. e directions on page 6 to set the oven to COOK for 1 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 9 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for 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 4 Build the microwave oven into a cabinet or Ask your dealer for details on wall by itself or over built in single ovens in the e RCK803 832849 30 inch Built in Kit Whirlpool RDE REE RGE RB and SB model series or e RCK805 832856 25 inch Built in Kit imperial 7200 singte gas ovens RCK807 832850 27 inch Built in Kit RCK710 832763 Wall Mount Kit 2 Attach the microwave oven to a wall by itself e RGK81 832875 Wall Mount Vent Grille or with cabinets over it and Filter Kit 3 Put the microwave oven on the MICRO SHELF RCK713 832940 Wall Mount Cookbook Hood over a cooktop The hood is available Storage Cabinet ducted or as a recirculating hood and includes RH3330XL MICRO SHELF Hood cooktop lights RCK902 832873 Storage Cabinet for use with MICRO SHELF Hood Car
15. e you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the microwave oven will not run e 15 the timer set e 15 the door firmly closed and latched e Did you touch START e Did you follow the directions exactly If the microwave cooking times seem too long e Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low e Is the Cook Power set correctly e Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time If the display shows the time counting down but the oven is not cooking e s the oven door closed completely e Is the oven in a standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK See page 9 Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer if you do not hear the Programming Tone page 13 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 in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature If there has been a power interruption the Dis play will show 88 88 Reset the clock page 6 20 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental US 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you on
16. ed 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 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 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 Donotlet cord hang over edge of table or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 18 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 bag in oven Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze ortrim Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 14 c If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door close
17. 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 atter 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 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERYICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 123 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 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 Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If
18. ing 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 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 i an 3 Remove the light bulb from oats its socket 4 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Replace the access panel and holding screw 6 Plug in the power cord Light Bulb Access Pane Screw 18 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 abso
19. ing 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 Do not set the oven on anything that will block the air intake openings 16 2 Putthe oven ona 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 31 75 kg TOP ONE SIDE OR TOP SIDE MUST HAVE AT LEAST SIDE 1 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 5 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 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 re
20. n CONTROL PANEL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE DOOR 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 togetherina 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 fo Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 This intormation 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 page 16 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 H
21. n the oven and close the door The COOK Signal Light will come on and the Display will show four 075 u E u 2 Touch COOK QUICK DEFROST The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 30 seconds EBEN 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Quick DEFROST The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power START The COOK Signal Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking 4 Touch START 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 zZ x gt lt m z BEEP ihe beeping by opening the oven BEEP door or touching CANCEL When BEEP P the beeping stops the Display will BEE show the time of day 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 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 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
22. rb the energy Mode Mixer Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Oven Cavity A magnetron in the micro wave oven produces micro waves The microwaves move into the oven 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 19 2 Ed gt r ug 2 zZ an O R g 2 m 2 mi z xz 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 circuit with the proper voltage See page 17 e Hav
23. s play will show the Cook Power you selected QUICK DEFROST 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 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 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 1 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door QUICK DEFROST 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST BED 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you QUICK want OEFROST The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 2 gt m 2 m z DEFROST The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds The QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will stay on to show that the oven is START Touch START QUICK DEFROST in the QUICK DEFROST Cycle The Display counts down the time to
24. sult in a fire electrical shock or other per sonal injury DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG 2 S z e 2 7 For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire forthe elec tric current This appliance is equipped with a 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 tacie 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 itis the 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 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE POWER SUPPLY a 7 CORD VY 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 th
25. t you change instructions after you have started the oven 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 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 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 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 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 If you want to remove the tone Open the door e Touch CANCEL twice then START The tone will not sound for any touch If you want to replace the tone e Open the door Touch CANCEL twice then START The tone will sound for any correct touch The programming tone will return after an electrical power outage 13
26. 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 21 lt 2 m nr lt gt o gt z O m Notes Notes e 2 lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 312872 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dry
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