Whirlpool MW8800XS User manual

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Contents
Parts and Features ‘.
Before You Install Your
Microwave Oven.
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven .!
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions 3
Using your Microwave Oven ..
Microwave Oven Controls :
Audble Signals 0
Sethg the Clock c,
Usiry the Minute Timer :
Cocking In Your Microwave Oven B
Usin AUTO SENSOR 8
Coc,king at High Cook Power 9
Cocking at Lower Cook Powers 10
:ooklng 4ut~omatically After
Defrosting
Using KEEPWARM,.
using AUTO START.
Other Operating Hints : : : :,
B-Level Cooking
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.
Operating Safety Precautions
If You Need Service or Assistance,
Microwave Oven Warranty
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tion Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy Jodel and Serial Numbers from plate Model Number
(behintl the microwave oven door on the
oven frame] and the purchase date from the
sales slip. Serial Number
l Keep this book and your sales slip together in
a handy place
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven. Ifthe card
iSmissing, please send the model number and serial 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
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Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTI MATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 20 of 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 responsibilitv and obligations to be sure your microwave oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. 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
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 that
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 is made.
The oven should not be
adjustea or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.

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.
1. Read all instructions before using
appliance.
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 21.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 20.
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 with 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 page23.
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. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page26. 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 25.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 8’s,
- Number Pads your electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock.
Instructions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
Diaital disPlav/clock and
in&ator fighis
When you are not
using the microwave
oven, this is an accu-
rate digital clock.
When you are using the
microwave oven, it
displays time settings,
indicator lights and
shows what number
pads you touched.
Command pads
Touch Command Pads
to tell the microwave
oven what to do and in
what order. A few
examples:
-CLOCK SETtells the
oven you are going
to set the clock.
- STARTtells the oven
to start.
See page 6 for intorma-
tion on the tone you
hear when touching any
pad.
Each Command Pad, [except START,CANCEL
and CLOCK SET)lights 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.
Number pads
Once you’ve
touched a Com-

Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven [A programming tone will
sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. A
3 second tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is because of
incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example, a tone will not
sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
To remove the programming tone and reminder To remove all tones, except the Minute Timer
tone: signal:
l Open the door.
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
l Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.
l Programming and reminder tones will be
l All audible tones (except Minute Timer signal]
cancelled. will be cancelled.
To replace the tones: To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
l Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If your electricity goes off, the audible signals will come back on. Repeat steps above if you
want to remove them again.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the display shows 88:88. Ifthe
electric power ever goes off, the 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, however AUTO STARTwill not work unless the clock is set.
DO THIS...
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1. Touch CLOCK SET.
2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
3. Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
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 will stop flashing The Clock
is set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such as12:65, “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SETand
start over.
NOTE: To -the clock, touch CLOCK SET.The current time will show on the Display
and the colon will flash. Continue to set the clock as shown above.

Using the minute timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used
operating. It works like a kitchen timer.
DO THIS...
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1. Touch MINUTE TIMER.
THIS HAPPENS...
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2. Touch Number Pads for
minutes and seconds.
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3. Touch START.
alone or while the oven is
The Minute Timer indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show a
“01’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.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
1minute, 45 seconds.
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.
Changing the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
- Touch numbers to set new time.
- Touch START.
New instructions cancel the old
ones.
Cancelling the minute timer.
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL. Note. Touch MINUTE
TIMER before touching CANCEL to
cancel just the Minute Timer. If
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 oper-
ation. 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 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 different foods.
Important things to remember to get the best cooking results.
l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time
in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food,
l Stir,turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time
for most even doneness with all recipes.
l If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or microwave approved
plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
Using “AUTO SENSOR”
The AUTO SENSOR control allows you to cook food in the oven without computing time or
power level. All foods give off moisture, aroma and other vapors as they cook. When the
oven senses the right amount of vapor from the food, it will automatically determine the
remaining time and power needed to finish cooking the food. You only need to touch AUTO
SENSOR and a number pad (for a food setting), then START.If you like your food less done
than average you may decrease the cooking time by touching the “LESS” (Number 1)
Pad after selecting the category (before touching START).If you like your food more done
than average, touch the “MORE” (Number 9) Pad after selecting the category (before
touching START)to extend the time. You may add ingredients, stir, turn or rotate during
the timed portion of the Auto Sensor cycle. However, “Err” will show on the Display if the
door is opened during the first (automatic) part of the Auto Sensor cycle. Ifthis happens,
open the door and touch CANCEL. To finish cooking, estimate the remaining time and
reset the oven using the Cook cycle. Do not reset the Auto Sensor. See the AUTO SENSOR
chart included with your oven and the AUTO SENSOR guide on the inner door panel for
examples of food to cook at each setting.
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch AUTO SENSOR
3. Touch a Number Pad (l-9)
for the cooking category
you want. (See guide on
inner door panel and
separate AUTO SENSOR
chart.)
THIS HAPPENS...
The AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show ‘AS-“.
The Display will show the AUTO
SENSOR setting you touched.
This example shows you selected
category 2.

4. Touch START.
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AUTO SENSOR operating hints
The oven automatically cooks
at a pre-set Cook Power for that
setting. The AUTO SENSOR
Indicator Light will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking the food.
Do not open the oven door
during this part of the cycle.
When you hear 2 beeps, the Display
will show and count down the
remaining cooking time. The oven
door can now be opened, if needed
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 reminder tone
will sound every 30 seconds until
the door is opened or CANCEL is
touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
l All AUTO SENSOR cooking categories have pre-set Cook Powers.
l The COOK POWER Indicator Light does not come on during AUTO SENSOR.
l No Cook or Temperature cycles can be used with AUTO SENSOR.
l Auto Start may be used with AUTO SENSOR.
l Quick Defrost and Keep Warm may be used with AUTO SENSOR.
l “AS-#” will show on the Display until the oven calculates and counts down the remain-
ing cooking time, except ‘AS-I” which stops after the first part of the cooking cycle.
l “Err” will show on the Display if the door is opened during the first part of AUTO SENSOR.
“Err” will also show on the Display if AUTO SENSOR malfunctions. Open the door and
touch CANCEL to clear the Display. Do not reset AUTO SENSOR. The food may over or
undercook. To finish cooking food, estimate the remaining cooking time. Reset the oven
using the COOK cycle and approximate Cook Power setting.
Cooking at high cook power
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch COOK.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four O’s
The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched
them. The example shows 1minute, 30
seconds.

4. Touch START.
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Changing the cooking time
The oven will automatically cook at
high Cook Power.
The COOK Indicator Light will stay on to
show that the oven is cooking,
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 Display and a reminder tone
will sound every 30 seconds until
the door is opened or CANCEL is
touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the cycle:
I. Touch COOK.
2. Touch numbers for the new time.
3. Touch START.
Cook will continue cooking for the new time
Cooking at lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the
slowerthe 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 Powerto use
Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI. MED, LO,etc.) or
percentage (IO%, 50%, SO%, 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
8 = 80% of full power
7 ~ 70% of full power MED-HIGH
6 60% of full power
5 ~ 50% of full power MED
4 = 40% of full power
3 30% of full power MED-LOW
2 ~ 20% of full power
1 ~ lO%offull power LOW
0 no power (fan and light will be off)
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch COOK.
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