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Whirlpool MW8550XS manual

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    MICRO WAVE OVEN Model MW8550XS tlor.Freerers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Campaclors. Room Air Condilionen. Oehumldlllets. Automatic Washers. Clolhes Oryers. Free2[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page Page Parts and Features. ................... 2 Cooking Automatically After Before You Install Your Defrosting ......................... 11 Microwave Oven. ................... 3 Using KEEP WARM .................... 13 Before You Use Your Microwave Oven. 3 Minute Timer ........................ 14 Precautions to Avoid Possible Other Oper[...]

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    Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included wlth your oven. 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 M-63 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you [...]

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    IMPORTAVT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient opera- tion. 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 p[...]

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    Using your Microwave oven There are three parts in microwave controls the control section: -The Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights the Display will be blank. If after you set the Clock -Command Pads (page 6), the Display becomes blank again, it - Number Pads means your electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock. Instructions for each[...]

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    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 M[...]

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    Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS” Cookbook packed with the microwave oven It contains information about: l What microwave energy is. l How food is cooked by microwave energy. l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness. l Safety tips. l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven. l Cooking times for diffe[...]

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    d CDUd QWn Changing the cooking time The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the first cycle. When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CAN- CEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound eve[...]

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    4. Touch COOK POWER. 5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. The Display will show what you I touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of full power. The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator 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[...]

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    Defrosting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see the guide behind the oven door or in your MICRO MENUSn cookbook. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put frozen tood In the oven and close the door. . m -. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s. 2. Touch QUICK DE[...]

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    Changing or adding defrost time You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START. l Touch QUICK DEFROST. l Touch numbers for new time. . Touch START. Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the defrosting at only 20% of full power. The best time to change the setting is near the end of the [...]

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    6. Touch COOK POWER. (Optlon: Skip to Step 8 if you want to use HIGH power.) The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is prepro- grammed to cook at full (HIGH) power. The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power. 8. Touch START.[...]

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    Using KEEP WARM Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a Cook Cycle. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. m 2. Touch KEEP WARM. The KEEP WARM Indicator Light wil[...]

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    Minute timer The microwave oven controls 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... m I. 1. Touch COOK. The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s. 2. Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want. The Display will show w[...]

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    Other operating hints There 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: l 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.[...]

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    Installation instructions BEFORE 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, please do [...]

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    5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A120 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 Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug[...]

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    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. 1. Build the microwave oven into a cabinet or wall by itself or over built-in single ovens in the Whirlpool RDE, REE, RGE, RB and SB model series. 2. Attach the microwave oven to a[...]

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    Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge. For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil. cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash cloths, etc., can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Us[...]

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    Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 20-21. 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 r[...]

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    To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on this and the preceding page. 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 any[...]

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    Lf you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... 2. If you need Performance problems often result from little assistance?.. things 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?[...]

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    3. If you need setice*... Whirlpool has a na- tionwide network of franchised TECH- CARE’” service Com- panies. TECH-CARE service techni- cians are trained to fulfill the product 1 FRANCHISED SERVICE warranb and pro- vide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States, To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL- LINE service [...]

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    WHIRLPOOL FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP MICROWAW OVEN WAR.RANTY MWOOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE r service company LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacemen[...]