Whirlpool MW87OOXS manual

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    MICRO WAVE OVEN Model MW87OOXS[...]

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    Contents Parts and Features Before You Install Your Microwave Oven Auto Set TIME Auto Set TEMP Page 13 15 Before You Use Your Microwave Oven ? Defrosting 17 .’ Cooking with the Temperature Probe 19 Precautions to Avoid Possible Using KEEP WARM 22 Exposure to Excessive Using AUTO START 23 Microwave Energy Other Operating Hints 25 Important Safety [...]

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    Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with 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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    J n/r POR’JANT SAFE:TY J NSTRUCT IONS 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 [...]

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    Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds and -The Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights the Display will show 88:88. If after you set the - Command Pads Clock (page 6), the Display again shows all B’s, - Number Pads your electricity was off[...]

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    gramming tone Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because the instruction is not correct, or because the tones have been removed. EXAMPLE: If you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad, you will not hear a tone. The instruction is not correct. If you want to remove the If you want to replace [...]

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    Using the minute timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is operating. It works like a kitchen timer. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Touch MINUTE TIMER. 2. Touch Number Pads for minutes and seconds. m 3. Touch START. The Minute Timer indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a “01?[...]

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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 diff[...]

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    d count OWll 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 beep will sound every 30 s[...]

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    . . m .a . 4. Touch COOK POWER. 5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. 6. Touch START. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is pre- programmed to cook at full (HIGH) power. The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of full [...]

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    Cooking in more than one cycle or more cook powers For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically. DO THIS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. THIS HAPPENS... The COOK 1 Indicator Light[...]

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    8. Touch COOK POWER. (If you want the high Cook Power, skip to step 10). 9. Touch a Number Pad for lhe Cook Power you want In the second cycle. 10. Touch START. BEEPBEEP d Count QWll The COCK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH) power. The Display will s[...]

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    When Cook 2 ends, “End” w-ill show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds (to remind you that food is left in the oven) until door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time o[...]

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    2. Touch TIME (Opfion: Sklp to step 6 if you want to use the pre- set cooklng time and Cook Power.) 3. Touch a Number Pad for the new cooking time you want from 1 to 9 minutes. 4. Touch COOK POWER. (Opflon: Sklp to step 6 If you want to cook at high power.) 5. Touch a Number pad for the Cook Power you want. 6. Touch START. d COdI own The AUTO SET I[...]

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    Changing the pre-programmed setting You can change the pre-programmed cooking time and Cook Power in AUTO SET TIME to the time and power you most often use. To change the AUTO SET TIME setting, follow these steps. 1. Place food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch TIME twice. 3. Touch the Number Pads for the new desired cooking time. If high Co[...]

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    5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of full power. 6. Touch START. The AUTO SET and PROBE TEMP Indicator Lights will stay on. The Display will show “CCCL” to show the food is less than 90°F As the food cooks the Display will show the inte[...]

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    Additional information: l Temperature may be changed after START is touched by touching TEMP the new number and START. l Auto Set TEMP will follow the last COOK cycle if programmed. l “PROB” will show on the Display after START is touched if the probe is not plugged into the oven. This will only appear when Auto Set TEMP has been selected alone[...]

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    Standing time or cooking automatically affer defrosting 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 COOK 1 follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. COOK 1 wil[...]

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    Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger cas- seroles The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose. See your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different types of food. DO THIS... 1. Insert at least Y3 of the temperatur[...]

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    8. Touch START. The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on. The Display will show “CCCL” to show the food is less than 90°F. As the food cooks, the Display will show the internal temperature of the food for every 5°F increase. For 2 of every10 seconds, the Dis- play will show the Cook Power you selected, if you are using a Co[...]

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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. rempem[...]

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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 cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP cycle. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. 2. Touch KEEP WARM. l KEEP WARM [...]

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    Using AUTO START The microwave oven can be set to start automatically at a later time. Use AUTO START to delay the start of cooking for up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Make sure the Clock is set to correct time of day. See page 6 It any change It needed. 2. Put food In oven and close the door. (See CAUTION on page 25.) 3. [...]

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    . . m 0. . 7. Touch COOK POWER. (Option: Sklp to step 9 if you want to use hlgh power.) 8. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. 9. Touch START. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is pre- programmed to cook at full (HIGH] power. The Display will show what you touched. This[...]

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    Additional information 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 CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 30 seconds (to remind you that food is left in the oven) until door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The D[...]

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    Bi-level cooking rack Use the metal Bi-Level Cooking Rack when cooking in more than one container. The metal 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 for examples of menus that can be cooked using the Bi-Level Cooking Rack. Flnt Posltion Second Posi[...]

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    Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING lNSTRUCTlONS 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 Jolt, 60 Hz., AC only15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply IS required. (Time- delay fuse is recommended ] It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only t+lis applrance be provided. 6. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS W~N~G. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a [...]

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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. CAUTION: Abmslve cleansers, steel wool pads, grttly wash cloths, etc., can damage the control panel, and the lnterlor and exterlor [...]

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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 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[...]

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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 try to mel[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five 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 power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 28.) l Have you ch[...]

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    3. If you need service*... im 7iih%MkF FRANCHISED SERVICE Whirlpool has a na- tionwide network of franchised TECH- CARE a service Corn-- panies. TECH-CARE service techni- cians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro- vide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL- LIN[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP MICROWAW OVEN WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Frfth Year From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchise[...]