Whirlpool MW8300XP User manual

MICROWAVE
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Model MW8300XP
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Contents
Pace
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 Controls
CookPowerCharf :::: 6
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Defrosting in Your Microwave Oven 6
Cooking with the Temperature Probe 7
Bi-Level Cooking
Operating Safety Precautions
Installation Instructions
Grounding Instructions
Building in Your Microwave Oven
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Replacing the Light Bulb
How Your Microwave Oven Works
If You Need Service or Assistance
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Parts and features
Model MW8300XP
TEMPERATURE
PROBE SOCKET
(Not Shown)
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you iced service or call with a questlon. have
this informatlon ready:
1.Complete Model and Senal Numbers [from the
plate just behind the microwave oven door on Model Number
the oven frame). ~ ~-
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Serial Number
Copy this Information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date
handv alace. There is no warrantv reaistration to
I
return. Proof-of-purchase is all thai is required for
in-warranty service. Service Company Phone Number

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 US. 33 North
Benton Harbor, Mtchlgan 49022
This information WIII help us reach you If there ISever a need to pass along InformatIon about your
microwave oven
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 11of this “Use & Care Guide.”
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this”Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
l Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded
[See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
energy. It is important not to
DO NOT attempt to oper-
defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
ate this oven with the door
open since open-door op-
eration can result in harm-
ful exposure to microwave ho damage to the
(1) Door (bent),
DO NOT operate the
(2) Hinges and latches
oven if it is damaged. It is
(broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing
particularly important that
surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven if the
the oven door close
door glass is broken.
properly and that there is
The microwave oven
should be checked for
microwave leakage by
qualified service personnel
after a repair is made.
DO NOT place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven with the
outer cabinet removed.
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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 sate and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to
the unit.
WARNING -
To reduce the ruskof burns, electrrc shock
fire, Injury to persons or exposure to excessrve mrcrowave energy
1. Reaa al’ InstructIons before using
appllanc e
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3
3. This appliance must be grounded Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 12
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 11
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and should not
be heated In this oven
6. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
7. As wrth any appliance, close supervi-
sion is necessary when used by children.
8. 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. Electric shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result.
9. This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE@ Service
Company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.
11. Do not use outdoors for damage to the
oven or electric shock may result
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water for
electric shock may result
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
for electric shock may result
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter for electric shock may result.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions
on page 13.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when heating foods
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
Cooking in metal containers can damage
the oven, So can containers with hidden
metal (twist-ties, foil-lining, staples, metallic
glaze or trim). Testdinnerware or cookware
before us&. See page 9.
c. 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.
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 9.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are four parts In the control section
-The Timer
-The Cook Power Control
-The Probe Temperature Control
-The Start Button
Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages, Read them carefully.
The Variable Cook
Power Control al-
lows you to control
the cooking speed.
See the Cook Power
Chart on the next
page for the differ-
ent percentages of
cooking powers.
The Probe Temperature Control
The Probe Tempera-
ture Control allows
you to cook by
temperature instead
of by time. See your
MICRO MENUS*
Cookbook for help-
ful information in
cooking different
types of food.
The Start Button
The STARTButton
starts the cooking.
The oven door must
be closed and
securely latched
before the oven
will operate.

Setting the controls
Be sure you understand the basics on mlcrowave oven cooking before you start. Start with
recipes from your MICRO MENUS* Cookbook Follow the directions carefully,
1. Place food in the oven, then
close the door. The oven won’t
work if the door isn’t closed
tightly.
3. Set the Variable Cook
Power to the desired setting
from HIGH to LOW.Some
recipes call for lower Cook
Powers for best results. (See
chart) The lower the Cook
Power, the slower the cooking.
To stop the oven
1. Turn the Timer Knob
counterclockwise to “0:’
OR
2. Open the oven door.
2. Set cooking times up to 35
minutes by turning the Timer
Knob clockwise. To reduce the
cooking time, turn the Timer
Knob counterclockwise. Each
mark is 15 seconds for the
first 5 minutes. After 5 min-
utes, each mark is 1 minute.
Recipes in the MICRO
MENUS’ Cookbook use
Cook Power settings from
HIGH to LOW.Recipes from
other books and maga-
zines may use different
Cook Power percentages.
The following chart may
be helpful:
HIGH - 100% of full power
MED-HIGH - 70% of full
power
MED - 50% of full power
MED-LOW/DEFROST -
30% of full power
LOW - 15% of full power
To restart the oven
1. Close the oven door
2. Set the Timer [if needed) to
the desired cooking time
3. Push the STARTButton
To set the timer for less than 1
minute, turn Timer Knob past
1 minute then to desired time.
4. Push the STARTButton. The
oven light will come on and
cooking will begin. You will
hear the fan running during
oven operation.
When the set time is up, the
oven will shut off automati-
cally. You will hear a bell, the
light will go off and the fan
will stop.
Defrosting in your
microwave oven
Use the MED-LOW/DEFROST set-
ting to thaw frozen food be-
fore cooking. See the Defrost
Guide inside the oven door or
your MICRO MENUS’Cook-
book for suggested defrost
times,
‘Tmk

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 the oven off when it senses the temperature you
choose. See vour MICRO MENUS* Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different
types of food:
DO THIS...
1. Insert at least’ of the
temperature probe Into
the food
4. Set the Cook Power
Control to the Cook Power
you want
2. Place food In the oven
and plug the probe into
the sot ket on the oven
wall
5. Set the Probe Temperature
3. Make sure the probe
does not touch any
pari of the oven inferior.
Close the door.
6. Push the STARTButton.
Control to the final cook-
rng temperature you want When the probe senses
the temperature you se-
lected, a beep sounds,
and the oven shuts off
Hints for using the temperuture probe
DO... DON’T...
l use hot pads when removing probe from
l let probe or probe cable touch any part of
food or food from oven. the oven interior.
l stir foods during cooking when
l let probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be
recommended. kept away from probe with wooden tooth-
l stir soups, casseroles and drinks before picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs
serving.
l use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con-
l cover roasts with foil and let stand a few tainers. They will be in the oven too long.
minutes after cooking. Remove foil if you de- * use probe in regular oven.
tide to cook it longer.
l force probe into frozen food.
l use probe for foods that need to simmer.
Tmk. 7

Temperature probe cooking tips
For casseroles, the tip
of the probe should be
inthecenterofthefood.
Stir foods when recom-
mended. Replace the
probe.
For liquids, balance the
probe on a wooden
spoon or spatula so the
tip of the probe is in
the center of the liquid.
For roasts, the tip of the
probe should be in the
center of the largest
muscle, but not touching
fat or bone.
l Casseroles cooked using the Temperature
l Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.
Probe should be made from precooked
foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegetables
l Remember that roasts may vary in size,
and cream sauces in casseroles. shape and composition. Use the timings for
minutes per pound as a guideline as well as
l Dry casseroles do not work well. the Temperature Probe.
l Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the mi-
l Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the Tem-
crowave oven before inserting the probe. perature Probe.
l If you are cooking individual servings such as
mugs of soup, check the probe setting in sev-
eral of the items-all the mugs may not heat
at the same rate.
Cleaning the probe
1 Remove probe from mlcrowave oven using hot pads
2 Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn
foods.
3 Probe may be placed In the sllverware basket of the dishwasher

Bi-level cooking
A removable Bi-Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory kit. This rack lets you
cook or reheat foods together as a meal. Ask your dealer for details on...
l RCK800 (832848)-Bi-Level Cooking Rack Kit
Operating safety precautions
DO NOT use the oven untrl vou have read and understand ALL the InformatIon on safe use
USE HOT PADS. Mrcrowave
energy does not heat con-
tainers, but the hot food does
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 containers to heat
liqurds again.
To test a dish for safe use, put it
intothe~oven with a cup of
water beside it. Cook on high
Cook Power for one minute If
the dish gets hot and water
stays cool do not use it.
DO NOT OVERCOOK
POTATOES. Fire could result
At the end of the recom-
mended cooking time they
should be slightly firm
Wrap in foil and set aside
for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
DO NOT heat or store flam-
mable or inflammable
materials in or near the
oven.
NEVER lean on the door or
allow a child to swing on It
when the door is open. Injury
could result.
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If a fire should start in the oven
cavity
l keep door closed
l turn oven off
l disconnect the power
supply at the cord, fuse OI
circuit breaker
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 some-
one accidentally starts the
oven
Don’t let anything touch the
top of the oven.
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
before heating. In rare
instances, poached eggs
have been known to
explode Cover poached
eggs and allow a standing
time of one minute before
cutting into them
FUSE
BOX
J
Starting a microwave
oven when its empty is not
recommended. If you ex-
periment, put a container
of water in the oven,
It is normal for the inside
of the oven door to look
wavy after the oven has
been running for a while
Make popcorn only in
poppers designed for use
in microwave ovens Follow
popper directions. Results
are the popper manufac-
turer’s responsibility
If your electric power line
voltage is less than the nor-
mal 120 volts, cooking times
may be longer.
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