Whirlpool MW8700XR User manual

Model MW8700XR
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Page
Parts and Features Changing or Adding lnstructlons 15
Before You Install Cooking with the Temperature Probe 16
Your MIcrowave Oven 2
Using KEEPWARM 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 Installation Instructions 25
Using Your Microwave Oven 5 Grounding lnstructlons 26
Micrrlwave Oven Controls i Building in Your Microwave Oven 27
ProgLammlng Tone t’ Caring for Your Microwave Oven 28
Settir g the Clock t Cleaning the Microwave Oven 28
Using the Minute Timer 7 Replacing the Light Bulb 28
Cook lng In One Cycle. 8 How Your Microwave Oven Works 29
Hi& rl Cook Power 8 If You Need Service or Assistance. 30
Lob”‘er Cook Powers 9 1 Before Calling for Assistance 30
Defrc sting 14 2 IfYou Need Assistance 30
Cook ,ng rn Two Cycles 13 3 If You Need Service 31
Hirts for Cooking with 4. If You Have a Problem 31
mc:ethan One Cycle 15
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Parts and features
Model MW87OOXR
DEFROST GUIDE
(Behlnd Oven Door1
DOOR LATCH -
1I’ 1 VENTS
I TEMPERATURE PROBE SOCKET
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(Not Shown)
CONTROL
‘Ii’ #,I1
1 \( 1’(
PANEL
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Behlnd Oven Door]
2-POSITION
- BI-LEVEL
COOKING RACK
Copy !our Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you nsed service or call with a question have
this inforr -l&Ion ready.
1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate jus’ behind the mtcrowave oven door on Model Number
the oven ‘rame]
2. Purchase date from sales slip Serial Number
Copy this tnformation in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date
handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase IS all that IS required for
in-warranty service. Service
Company Phone Number
2

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 w111help us reach you II there IS ever a need to pass along lnformatton about your
mlcrowave oven
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow ttre “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 25 of this “Use & Care Guide.”
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this “Use & Care Guide carefully for Important use and SCIfefV lnfOrmaflOn
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.
9 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 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
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to oper-
ate this oven with the door
open since open-door op-
eration can result in harm-
ful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
DO NOT place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important thai
the oven door close
properly and that there is
no damage to the
[I) Door [bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(broken or loosened],
(3) Door seals and sealing
surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
The microwave oven
should be checked for
microwave leakage by
qualified service personnel
after a repair ISmade.
The oven should not be
adlusted 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 safe and satisfactory operation and prevent
damage to the unit.
WARNING -- To reduce the risk of burns,
electric ShocK. fire, injury to persons or ex-
posure to excessive microwave energy.
1. Rea,; all Ir)structlons before using
appliarce
2. Reaa 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 26.
4. Install or locate this appliance only In
accordance wrth the provided “IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 25.
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 wtth 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 page28.
16. To reduce the risk of fire or 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. Testdinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 24. Some dishes (mela-
mine, Centura,” etc.) absorb microwave en-
ergy, becoming too hot to handle and
slowing cooking times. 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.)
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 23.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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 (page 6) the
Display again shows all 8’s, it means your elec-
tricity was off for a whrle. Reset the Clock.
Digital display/clock and
indicator lights
When you are not
using the microwave
oven, this is an accu-
rate digital clock.
When you are using
the microwave oven,
this displays time
settings and shows
you what Number Pads you touched.
Command pads
Touch Command
Pads to tell the micro-
wave oven what to
do and in what order.
Afewexamples:
-CLOCK SETtells the
oven you are going
to set the clock.
- STARTtells the oven
to start. See page
13 for information
on the tone you hear when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad (except STARTand CANCEL)
iights an Indicator Light on the digital display.
The Indicator Light comes on when you touch the
Command Pad.
While the oven is running, an Indicator Light (or
lights will be on to show what the oven is doing.
Once you’ve touched
a Command Pad to
tell the oven what you
want it to do, you’ll
touch Number Pads to
tell it...
- a time,
-a Cook Power.
- a food
temperature
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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 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 want to replace the tone:
l Open the door.
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then START
l Touch CANCEL twice, then START.
l The tone will not sound for any . The tone will sound for any correct
touch. touch.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged In, the Clock Display shows 88:88. Ifthe electric
power ever goes off, the Clock/Display will again show all 8’s when the power
comes back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display
will be blank after cooking
DO THIS...
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
THIS HAPPENS...
Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
Touch START.
The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash. The
first Number Pad must be touched
within 5 seconds or the Display will
go blank. Touch CLOCK SETagain
and continue.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
3:25
The colon WIII stop flashing. The Clock
1sset.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such as12:65, “Err” will show on
the Display Touch CLOCK SETand
start over.

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
Display will again show the time of
day. Touch MINUTE TIMER again and
continue
2. Touch Number Pads for minutes
and seconds. The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
1minute, 45 seconds.
3. Touch START.
Changing the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch numbers to set new time.
-Touch START.
New instructions cancel the old
ones.
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the Minute Timer
is running.
The Display counts down the
seconds to show how much time IS
left on the Minute Timer.
When the set time is up, a 3 second
signal will sound and the Display
will show the time of day.
Cancelling the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL. Note: Touch MINUTE
TIMER before touching CANCEL to
cancel just the Minute Timer. It
CANCEL is touched first, all cook-
ing instructions will be cancelled
and the Minute Timer will continue
to operate.
The Minute Timer can be set to time other activities while the oven is
operating in any other cycle. The Display will countdown the time of the
cycle in operation. The Minute Timer will continue to countdown, but will
not show on the Display. When the time is up, a 3 second signal will sound.
Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however,
It does stop any cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch STARTto
continue cooking or defrosting.

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 1Indicator 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
touched them. The example shows
1minute. 30 seconds
Touch START. The oven will automatically cook
at high Cook Power.
The COOK 1Indicator Light WIII
stay on to show that the oven IS cook-
ing in the first cycle
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
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
Changing the cooking time.
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the
cycle:
1. Touch COOK 1
2. Touch numbers for new time.
3. Touch START.
Cook 1will continue cooktng for the new time

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 (HI, MED. LO,etc ] or percentage (10% 50°0. 80%. etc.).
The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad
stands for, and Cook Power name usually used
automatic 100% of full power HIGH
9 90% of full power 4 40°0 of full power
8 80°0 of full power 3 30°0 of full power MED-LOW
7 70% of full power MED-HIGH 2 20°0 of full power
6 60% of full power 1 1OoOof full power LOW
5 50°0 of full power MED 0 no power (fan and light
will be off]
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and close
the door.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four O’s
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng tlme you want. The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
7 minutes, 30 seconds.
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 power

6. Touch START.
d
count
OWtl
The COOK 1and 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 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 Dis-
play until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
Changing cook power
a Cook Power can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the
cycle.
-Touch COOK POWER.
-Touch a number for the new Cook Power.
-Touch START.The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time.
OR...
-Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to
HIGH.
Touch START.
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