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Summary of Contents for MW8450XP

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE Model MW8450XP Freezers Refrlgeratot freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Bwlt In Ovens and Surface Umts Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners Oehumldlller ...

Page 2: ...ot q Power Chart b 3 If You Need Service 15 Defr xtlng In Your Mlcrowave Oven 6 4 If You Have a Problem 15 Coc lng with the Temperature Probe 7 c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features Model MW8450XP COOKING RACK MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE DEFROSTGUIDE Not Shown I LATCH Copy your ModeI and Serial Numbers here If you jeed service or call with a question have ttxs lnfor natIon ready 1 Comp...

Page 3: ...port its weight l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded 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 MICROWA ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper DO NOT operate the ate this oven with the door oven if it is damaged It is open s...

Page 4: ...s 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 imm...

Page 5: ...wave oven cooks The Variable Cook Power Contml I 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 Pmbe 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 differen...

Page 6: ...m 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 than 10 minutes by turning ...

Page 7: ...l use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven l stir foods during cooking when recommended l stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving l cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you de cide to cook it longer 3 Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior Close the door 6 Push the STARTButton When the probe senses the...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...n cooking foods in more tharl one container l Use only irl microwave oven l Put food in contatners then place con tainers on rack l Use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers l Use with browning dish l Let food or container touch the top or side of the oven l Store rack in the oven Cook food directly on rack without putting them in containers first Tmk Operating safety precautions DO NOT use the oven unt...

Page 10: ...oking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing IEVER COOK OR EHEAT 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 minu...

Page 11: ...gs will also contain mois ture and should not be vented onto overhead cabinets Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place Do not set the oven on any thing that will block the air intake openings 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side c the unit is the heavy side Use care when han dling The ...

Page 12: ...nstalled and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall...

Page 13: ... Cabinet RH3330XL MICRO SHELF Hood l RCK902 832873 Storage Cabinet for use with MICRO SHELF Hood Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a sot l cloth or sponge For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed When cleanin...

Page 14: ...nd plastic with out heating them so food ab sorbs the energy Mrcrowaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside ISwhat cooks the roast all the way through ThusISone of the rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand for a while after cook ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking tim...

Page 15: ... Probe Temperature Control set correctly7 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can Instruct you on how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service IS necessary recommend ...

Page 16: ...r world a llttle easier Part No 312870 c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltmners Dehumldllwrs Automatic Washers Clothes Or ...

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