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Summary of Contents for MW8400XR

Page 1: ...Models MW8400XR MW840EXR Freezers Reirlgerator freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Bwlt ln Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltmners Dehumldlfn ...

Page 2: ...istance 15 Cot r Power Chart 3 3 IfYouNeedService 15 Defr xtlng In Your Microwave Oven 0 4 IfYou Have a Problem 15 Cocllclng with the Temperature Probe 7 c 1 00 wniripool Lorporanon Parts and features DEFROSTGUIDE TEMPERATURE PROBESOCKET 2 POSITION COOKING RACK MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE Behlnd Oven Door DOOR LATCH opy our hlodeland Serial Numbers here I if you r eed service or call with a ques...

Page 3: ... support its weight l Has been properly connected to electrlcal supply and grounded 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 DO NOT operate the The microwave oven ate this oven with the door oven if it is damaged...

Page 4: ...rds 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 ...

Page 5: ... control section The Timer The Cook Power Control The Probe Temperature Control The Sta ti Button Instructions for each control are covered on the followtng pages Read them carefully The Variable Cook Power Control J r The Probe Temperature Control types 07 food The Start Button ...

Page 6: ... clockwise To reduce the cooking time turn the Timer Knob counterclockwise Each mark represents 30 seconds for the first 10 minutes For times longer than 10 minutes each mark represents 2 minutes 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 cookrng 4 Push the STARTBut...

Page 7: ... part of the oven interior Close the door 6 Push the STARTButton When the probe senses the temperature you se lected a beep sounds and the oven shuts off Hints for using the temperature 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 FOII can ...

Page 8: ...l Dry casseroles do not work well the Temperature Probe l Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the mi crowave oven before inserting the probe l If you ore 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 some rate Cleaning the probe 1 Remove probe from mlcrowave oven using hot pads 2 Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth ...

Page 9: ...HEAT 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 be fore heating In rare in stances poached eggs hove been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow Q standing time of one minute before cutting into them USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat contain ers but the hot food does Liquids heated in certain co...

Page 10: ...ord fuse box or circuit breaker commercral package aesrgnea especially for microwave ovens Results are the man ufacturers responsibility NEVER try to pop corn in a paper bag Overcooking may result in smoke and fire If you expenment put a Starting a miCrOWaVe Oven when it s empty is not recommended container of water in the oven It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the ov...

Page 11: ...nt openings at the front of the oven or the air intake opening on the bottom or rear of the oven Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place Do not set the oven on anything that will block the air intake openings that is strong enough to hold the oven the food and the utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the h...

Page 12: ...ed J prong wall receptacle in stalled by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong recep...

Page 13: ...ft cloth or sponge Caution For stubborn solI boll a cup of water In the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam WIII soften the soil Be sure to cle5 the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to gether on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Abrasive cleansers steel wool...

Page 14: ...here they are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer IIke a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walls and are absorbed by food MIcrowaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside IS what cooks the roast all the way through This IS one of the rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand for a while after cook tng or for stlrrlng some foods during the cooklng tim...

Page 15: ... you on how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service IS necessary recommend a qualiried service company In your area sistance lesefour steps 3 If you need service Whrrlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE serv ice Companres TECH CARE service technrcians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty servrce anywhere In the United ...

Page 16: ... world a little easier Part No 314062 Rev A cl986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers thshwashers Bwlt In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges krowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room AM Condllloners Dehumldlfwrs Aulomatlc Washers Clothes Or ...

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