Whirlpool MC8130XA warranty Understanding Microwave Oven safety, Important Safety Instructions

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Understanding Microwave Oven safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, Injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam- age when using the microwave oven, follow basic precau- tions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY’ found on page 5.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC- TIONS” found on page 9.

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions found on page 8.

Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-may explode and should not be heated in this oven. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifi- tally designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

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This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Whirlpoole service company for examination, repair or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire may result.

Do not store or use this appliance out- doors. Do not use this product near water-for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 61.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.

-Do not use paper, plastics, or other combustible materials when operating the microwave oven as a convection oven.

-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

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Contents MICROWAVE-CONVECTION Oven Model MC8130XA Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance Your safety is important to usImportant Safety Instructions Understanding Microwave Oven safetyPage Page Operating safety precautions General information Installation Instructions Installing your microwave ovenBuilt-in kits Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical requirementsOven cavity Getting To Know Your Microwave-Convection OvenHow microwave cooking works This SectionPage Microwave oven features Turntable Support under turntableModel and Serial Number Plate Control panel features Page KIT Audible signalsBuilt-in kits Interrupting cookingSetting the clock To set timeTouch Using the Minute Timer Time of day Touch YOU seeMicrowave Cooking Setting the best cooking resultsThree tones will sound Microwave cooking at high cook powerWhen to USE IT Microwave cooking at lower cook powersSet Cook Power Microwave cooking with more than one cook cycle Set Cook Power for first cycle Or Touch Changing or adding instructionsMicrowave cooking with the temperature probe Choose setting Set desired flnal food temperature When food temperature reaches 90F Temperature Probe cooking tips Removing and cleaning Temperature ProbeDon’t Time counts down Using PopcornUsing Keep Warm When the last cooking cycle Is over, you To make Keep Warm Automatically follow another cycleOven light and fan will come on Once e=wW Using ReheatCategory Food ChartTlme counts down Defrosting with microwave energyCountdown continues Auto defrost chart Meat settingSpecial Instructions Fish setting Poultry settingFood AT Pause Number After Decimal Weight conversion chartEquivalent Ounce Weight Defrosting tipsHelpful Hints For convection Cooking Convection CookingHow convection cooking WorksConvection cooking without preheating Meats, casseroles and poultryBum Hazard Example for 20 minutes Convection cooking with preheating Display shows oven Is preheating For cook c de will count down Convection Convenience foods cooking chartConvection cooking with the temperature probe Choose setting Set desired final food temperature Start oven Turn Probe convection cookingBeef Special NotesTime Helpful hints for combination cooking Combination CookingHow combination Cooking worksLO cooking Combination HIAt end of cooking time Three tones will sound Combination cooking probe With the temperatureChoose combination cooking setting First Stage Second Stage Food Temperature probe combination cooking chartTime or Alive First StageExample for Auto Combmation 1 Auto weight combinationCooking Example forSElTING Auto combination setting chartFood Weight For 5 secondsProduct Damage Hazard Cleaning the microwave ovenCooking Guide Reheating chartMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Oven utensils guide Answers QuestionsAnswers QuestionsIf YouNeedAssistance Or Service SolutionBefore calling for assistance Possible Cause ProblemIf you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance Limited FOUR-YEAR Microwave Oven WarrantyLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WAR Warranty
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