Whirlpool MW8700XR manual

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Contents ?x,.;c Page Parts and Features Changing or Adding lnstructlons 15 Before You Install Cooking with the Temperature Probe 16 Your MIcrowave Oven 2 Using KEEP WARM 19 Precautions to Avoid Possible Delayed Start 20 Exposure to Excessive Bt-Level Cooking Rack 22 Microwave Energy 3 Operating Safety Precautions 23 Important Safety Instructions 4 [...]

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 Registratton Department Administrative Center 2000 U.S. 33 North Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 This lnformatton w111 help us r[...]

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 [...]

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 ([...]

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 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 tone: If you wa[...]

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... 1. Touch MINUTE TIMER. THIS HAPPENS... The Minute Timer Indicator Light WIII come on and the Display will show a “0” The first Number Pad must be touched within 5 seconds or the Dis[...]

Cooking in one cycle Follow these steps to cook at high power DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. 3. 4. Touch COOK 1. The COOK 1 Indicator Light WIII come on and the Drsplay WIII show four O’s Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. The Display WIII show the numbers you touched in the order you touch[...]

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 also 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 maga- zines may tell you by name ([...]

6. Touch START. d count OWtl The COOK 1 and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first Cycle at a Cook Power other than high. The Drsplay counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left In the first cycle. For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display will show the Cook Power you selected When the coo[...]

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. THIS HAPPENS... 2. Touch QUICK DEFROST. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display wi[...]

Standing time or cooking automatically after 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[...]

Cooking in two cycles For best results, sorne recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of trme Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch COOK 1. The COOK 1 Indicator Light WIII come on[...]

8. Touch COOK POWER. (If you want the high Cook Power, skip to step 10.1. 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. 9. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. 10. Touch START. bEfPeEEP The Display counts down the [...]

When Cook 2 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 until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day. Hints for cooking with more than one cycle You can program the cooking cycl[...]

Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn oft the oven when it senses the tem- perature you chose. See your MICRO MENUS”Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different types food. DO THIS... 1. Insert at least ‘3 of the temperatu[...]

7. Touch the Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power. 8. Touch START. The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER lndrcator Lights will stay on The Display will show ” - 9OF” to show the food IS less than 90 F As the food cooks the Display will show the [...]

Changing the temperature setting When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP setting can be changed any time before touching START or during oven operation. -Touch PROBE TEMP -Touch Number Pads 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,[...]

Using “KEEP WARM” Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm In your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about1 hour, 40 minutes) KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle, or PROBE TEMP cycle DO THIS... 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. THIS HAPPENS... Touch KEEP WARM. The KEEP WA[...]

Delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automatically when you are not at home Use COOK1 at “0” Cook Power to delay the start of COOK 2 for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. 3 Put food in oven and close the door. See Caution on page 23. L. Touch COOK 1. The COOK1 Indicator Light will come on and the displa[...]

6. Touch COOK 2. The COOK 2 Indicator Llight will come on and the Display will show four 0’s. 7. Touch in the desired cooking time and cook power. (See page 13.) 8. Touch START. The Indicator Lights and Display will show the same information as “Cooking in Two Cycles” during operation. During COOK 1 the oven will be off, but the Display will [...]

Bi-Level cooking rack Use the metal Eli-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. First Position Second Position Note: Do not store the metal mck in the oven. Arcing and damage to [...]

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[...]

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 pop popcor[...]

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[...]

5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ~120 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 the grounding plug can result in [...]

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 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. [...]

Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven c Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge For stubborn solI, boll a cup of water In the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the so11 Be sure to cle= the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to- get[...]

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 Mode Mixer Magnetron Ceramic Bottom Oven Cavity Metal Floor A magnetron in the micro- wave o[...]

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 power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See page261 l Have you chec[...]

3. If you need service%. Whirlpool has a - nationwide net- work of franchised TECH-CARE service 7iECI/-CARE technicians are ~ trained to fulfill the FRANCHISED SERVICE 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 assistance telephone number [...]

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