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Whirlpool MW8580XP manual

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    Models MW8580XP and MW856EXP : ~.~~.“~~.~r”~.-~. ,.W,&+Jww@?@&~., ,b ,,. IS. Freezers, Relrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, DIshwashers. Bwll-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. MIcrorave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condllmners. Dehumldiftel[...]

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    I Contents Page Parts and Features -2 Before You Install Your Microwave Oven 3 Before You Use Your Microwave Oven 3 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Using Your Microwave Oven 5 Microwave Oven Controls 5 Setting the Clock 6 Cooking at High Cook Power.. 6 Cooking at Lower Cook Powe[...]

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    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 u[...]

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    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. [...]

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    Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: -The Digital Display/Clock, and Signal Lights -Command Pods -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 (pag[...]

  • Page 6

    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... . m 1. Touch CLOC[...]

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    The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power. 4. Touch START. d count own When the cooking 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. Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time anytime during the cycle: [...]

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    3. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. 4. Touch COOK POWER. 5. Touch a Number Pad tor the Cook Power you want. 6. Touch START. d count own 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 50% of full power. .___, -[...]

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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 ‘Tmk 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. 4. Touch START. TH[...]

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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 [...]

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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. ” _. - ” I -.__. -..-- - ..-.. 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. - - -.~--_.1 8. Touch START. d c[...]

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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 automat- ically follow the cooking cycle or the PROBE TEMl? Cycle. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. 2. Touch KEEP WARM[...]

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    Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE[...]

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    The PROBE TEMF? and COOK POWER Lights will stay on. 8. Touch START. 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. For 2 of every10 seconds, the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than high. When [...]

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    Changing the temperature setting l 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. Temper[...]

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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... _ - _. I _ m ., 1. Touch COOK. 2. Touch number pads for minutes and seconds. THIS HAPPENS... 1 _...... I... _. -..~ _ _ _.. __ 3. Touch COOK POWER. 4. Touch “0” number pad. 5. Touch START. Th[...]

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    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. l KEEP WARM can 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 adde[...]

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    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:[...]

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    Bi-level cooking rack (Model MW858OXP only) Use the Bi-Level Cooking Rack when cooking in more than one container. The rack can 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 be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers[...]

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    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 addlng ingredients (instant coffee, etc.). This can harm the oven and the hot liquid could burn you. Do not use such containe[...]

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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, do not ope[...]

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    5. Electrical requirements Observe ail 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[...]

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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 or Imperial 7200 single gas ovens.[...]

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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. c 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- sor[...]

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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 things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind: If nothing operates: l Is the oven correctly plugged into a live cir- cuit with the proper voltage? (See page 22.) l Have you che[...]

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    2. If you need assistance%.. Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service as- sistance telephone number. Dial free from: Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . (800)253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800)632-2243 Alaska 81 Hawaii . . . . . . . . . (800)253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you on how [...]

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    Notes 27[...]

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    Whirlpool Home A Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 312884 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. it I.‘: >.>. #&‘q.,L+. .,Ll..d ..>L. : _&dm~A?L- e Makers, Dishwashers. Etwll-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washer[...]