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Whirlpool MW8500XR manual

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    MICRO WAVE OVEN Models MW85OOXR MW850EXR rs. Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freezers Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners, Dehumldlfl[...]

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    Contents Parts and Features Before You Install Your Microwave Oven Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven. Precautions to Avoid ‘Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Important Safety Instructions Uslng Your Microwave Oven. Microwave Oven Controls Setting the Clock Cooring at High Cook Power Cooliing at Lower Cook Powers Defrosting CooM:ing[...]

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    Before you install your microwave oven Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 17 of this “Use & Care Guide!’ Before you use your microwave oven Read thrs”Use & Care Guide” carefully for rmportant use and safety Inform& Store In a conventent place for future use It is your personal responsibil[...]

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    Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years. They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit. WARNING - To reduce the risk o[...]

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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 carefully. When you first plug in the oven, the Display will show 88:88. If, after you set the Clock ([...]

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    Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in, the Display shows 88:88. If the electric power ever goes off, the Display will also show all 8’s when the power comes back on. You can cook without setting the clock, but the display WIII be blank atter cooking The oven door must be closed before setting the clock. DO THIS... . IIn 1. Touch CLO[...]

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    The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power. The COCK Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking. 4. Touch START. d count own P T$& tiEP Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time anytime dunng the cycle 1 TouchCOOK 2 Touch numbers for new time 3 Touch START The COOK cycle WIII continue cooktng for the [...]

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    Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. 4. Touch COOK POWER. 5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. 6. Touch START. d count own The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 7 minutes, 30 seconds. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show two O’s Th[...]

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    Defrosting Use Quick Defrost to thaw frozen food before cooking For suggested defrost times see the guide on the Inside of the oven door or the chart In Your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook DO THIS... 1. Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch QUICK DEFROST. 3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want. THIS HAPPENS... The QUICK DEF[...]

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    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 end[...]

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    6. Touch COOK POWER. (Options: Skip to 8 if you want to cook at high power.] 7. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. 8. Touch START. d count own d count own The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show two O’s . . ,- _ ._ . . ?, The Display will show what you touched. This example shows 60% of full power. : ,, [...]

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    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... q . . 1. Touch COOK mmm 2. Touch number pads for minutes and seconds. . . Eli *. - 3. Touch COOK POWER. Ia 0 4. Touch “0” number pad. m . 5. Touch START. THIS HAPPENS... The COOK Indicator Ligh[...]

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    Changing or adding instructions Your miCrOWOVe 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. l Cooklng tlme can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle. - Touch COOK - Touch numbers for the new time - Touch START -The cycle will cook a[...]

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    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. Th[...]

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    Operating safety precautions 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 be- fore heating. In rare in- stances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them. US[...]

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    CAUTION: DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL precautions to prevent damage to the oven. 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 someone accidentally starts the oven. Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven. DO NOT OVERCOOK P[...]

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    Installation instructions BEK)RE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. Installing your microwave oven 1. 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 ope[...]

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    5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Al20 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only,15 or 20 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 fhe grounding plug can result in [...]

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    Building in your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts, counters ortables. Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer. 1. 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 l 832978 -30-inch Built-in Kit Whirlpool RDE, REE[...]

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    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 Mode Mixer Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Overi 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[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little thongs You can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 18). l Have you ch[...]

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    3. If you need service%. Whirlpool has. a nationwide net- work of franchised TECH-CARE@ serv- Ice Companies. TECH-CARE service technlcians are trained to fulfill the FRANCHISED SERVICE 1 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 assistanc[...]

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    TKirlpool Home A /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 314063 Rev. A 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. e Makers DIshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Dehumldlflers. Automatlc Washers, Clothes Dryt[...]