Whirlpool GM8131XEB1 User manual

Making Your World
A Lit_ Easier:
UseAndCare
MICROWAVE-CONVECTION OVEN
PART NO. 3828W5A0072/4359327 MODEL MC8131XE

Table of Contents
A Note to You ............................................ 3
Microwave Oven Safety ......................... 4-8
Important safety instructions................. 4
Precautionsto avoid possible exposure
toexcessive microwaveenergy ............ 6
Operating safety precautions ................ 7
Installation Instructions ............................ 9
Getting to Know Your Microwave-
Convection Oven .................................... 12
How microwave cookingworks ........... 12
Microwave oven features .................... 14
Control panel features ......................... 15
Built-in kits .......................................... 17
Setting the clock ................................. 18
Using the minute timer ........................ 19
Microwave Cooking ................................ 21
Getting the bestcookingresults.......... 21
Microwave cookingat high cook
power ................................................. 21
Microwave cookingat different
cook powers ....................................... 23
Microwave cooking with more than
one cook cycle .................................... 25
Using POPCORN ............................... 28
Using WARM HOLD ........................... 30
One-touch reheating ........................... 31
One-touch reheating chart .................. 32
One-touch microwave cooking ............ 32
One-touch microwave cooking chart ... 33
Using PLUS TIME ............................... 34
Defrosting with microwave energy ....... 35
Defrost chart ...................................... 37
Defrosting tips ..................................... 39
Convection Cooking ............................... 40
How convection cooking works ........... 40
Cooking with CONVECTION ............... 41
Convenience foods cooking chart ....... 43
Combination Cooking ................... ,......... 44
How combination cooking works ......... 44
Combination high and low cooking ...... 45
Meat combination cooking chart .......... 46
Auto cook combination cooking ........... 49
Auto cook combination setting chart .._ 50
Caring for Your Microwave-
Convection Oven .................................... 51
Cooking Guide ........................................ 52
Reheating chart ................................. 52
Microwave cooking chart..................... 53
Microwave cooking tips....................... 54
Oven utensilsguide ............................ 56
Questions and Answers .......................... 57
If You Need Assistance or Service ......... 58
Warranty .................................................. 64
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL sappliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are
easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please
read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model's
information.
Whenever you call to request service for Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your Serial Number
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model PurchaseDate
and serial number plate (see diagram on DealerName
page 14 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of DealerAddress
your appliance and your dealer's name, DealerPhone
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
I Our Consumer Assistance
Center number is toll-free. 1-800-253-1301
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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire, electrical
shock, or other injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been 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.
•Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific "PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY" found on page 6.
•This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS" found on page 10,
• Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installa-
tion Instructions found on page 9.
• Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers -for
example, closed glass jars - could
explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
• Do not heat, store, or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not store this appliance outside.
• Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
•As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. Electrical shock,
fire, or other hazards could result.
• This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpool service company
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, Fire could result.
• Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product near
water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
• See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 51.

-Toreducetheriskoffireintheovencavity:
- Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattend
applianceifpaper,plastic,orother
combustiblematerialsareplaced
insidetheoventofacilitatecooking.
Papercouldcharorburn,andsome
plasticscouldmeltifusedwhen
heatingfoods.
- Donotusepaper,plastics,orother
combustiblematerialswhenoperating
themicrowaveovenasaconvection
oven.
- Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is
difficult to maintain appropriate deep
frying temperatures.
- Test dinnerware or cookware
before using, To test adish for safe
use, put it intothe oven with a cup
ofwater beside it. Cook at 100%
cook power for one minute. If the
dish gets hot and water stays
cool, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinner-
ware, etc.) absorb microwave
energy, becoming too hot tO handle
and slowing cooking times. Cooking
in metal containers not designed for
microwave use could damage the
oven, as could containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper
or plastic bags before placing bag
in oven.
- If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
-Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
poses. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
- Do not mount over asink.
- Do not store anything directly on top
of the appliance when appliance is in
operation.
•Read and follow "Operating safety
precautions"starling on page 7.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or trippingover
alongercord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords
are available and may be used if care
isexercised in their use.
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