Whirlpool 8205986, Use And Care Manual

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Start/Enter

The START/ENTER pad begins any function.

If cooking is interrupted, touching START/ENTER will resume the 
preset cycle.

Off/Cancel

The OFF/CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and 
cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of 
day.

The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. 
Close the door and touch START/ENTER to resume the cycle.

JET START™ Feature

Touch JET START™ control to automatically start the microwave 
oven for a 30-second cook time at 100% cooking power.

While the oven is operating, touch JET START™ control to add 
30 seconds of cook time at the set cooking power.

After a cycle ends, touch JET START™ control to add 
30 seconds of cook time at 100% cooking power.

Multiple 30-second increments can be added any time by 
repeatedly touching JET START™ control.

Clock

This is a 12-hour clock.

To Set:

Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Touch number pads to enter correct time of day.

3. Touch CLOCK.

The clock may be turned off using the OPTIONS pad. See 
“Options” section.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

■

Valid entry (short tone)

Two tones

■

End of stage in multistage cooking

■

Child Lock active (short tones)

Three tones

■

Every minute after end-of-cycle tones, as reminder

Four tones

■

End of cycle

Five tones

■

During DEFROST cycle, reminder to check, turn, rearrange, 
or separate food

Seven Tones

■

End of Timer countdown

Tones may be disabled using the OPTIONS pad. See “Options” 
section.

Timer

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 
99 seconds, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not 
start or stop the microwave oven.

When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. 
To see the time count down for 5 seconds when the microwave 
oven is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF.

To Set:

1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF.

If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to 
the time of day mode.

2. Touch number pads to enter desired time.

3. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or START/ENTER, or allow the Timer 

to start automatically after a brief delay.

When the set time ends, “End” will appear on the display and 
7 tones will sound.

4. Touch TIMER SET/OFF anytime to cancel the Timer.

Remember, touching the OFF/CANCEL pad will turn the 
microwave oven off.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the 
above steps.

Child Lock

The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent 
unintended use of the microwave oven.

To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the 
microwave oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold OFF/CANCEL 
for 5 seconds until 1 tone sounds and “LOCKED” appears on the 
display. Repeat to unlock and clear the display.

Options

Functions can be selected, and displays can be changed by 
touching OPTIONS.

1. Touch OPTIONS to scroll through the categories.

2. Select function by touching corresponding number pad.

3. Follow direction on display.

Function

Number
Pad

Option

Sound volume

1

Turn on or off.

Clock

2

Turn on or off.

Scroll Speed

3

Change speed
(slow, normal or fast).

Weight

4

Change to standard (lbs)
or metric (kgs).