Whirlpool MW8600XL, MW8550XL warranty Before calhg for assis tame

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If you need sertice or assistance,

we suggest you follow these four steps:

1. Before calhg for assis tame.. .

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself with- out tools of any kind.

If nothing operates:

l ISthe oven correctly plugged into a live clrcult wrth the proper voltage? (See page 2.)

. Have you checked the maln fuse or circuit breaker box7

If the microwave oven will not run:

lIs the timer set7

l

Is the

Control Panel Swatch ON7 (See

 

page

5 I

l

Is the

door firmly closed and latched?

l Did you touch START?

l Dtd you follow the directions exactly?

If the microwave oven has been stored in a cold area:

*Allow It lo stand for 20 to 30 minutes at room

temperature before operating the controls.

If microwave cooking times seem too long: l Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal? Your electric company

can tell You If the line voltage is low.

lIs the Cook Power at the recommended

settrng?

l Are you allowlng for more time when cook- Ing more food at one time?

If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking...

l Is the

Minute

Timer

Signal

Light on7

l

Is the

oven

door

closed

completely?

l

Is the oven In a standlng time between

 

DEFROST CYCLE

and

COOK CYCLE I? [See

 

page12

I

 

 

 

 

If the fan seems to be running slower than usual...

l Has the oven been stored In a cold area3 The fan WIII run slower unttl the oven warms up to normal room temperature

If there has been a power lnterruptlon or if the Control Panel ON/OFF Switch has been turned OFF and then ON agaln, the Display will show 88:88. Touch CANCEL or touch in cooking instructions.

If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe:

lIs at least 9 of the probe In the food?

l

Is the

probe

 

tip In the center

of

the

food?

 

l

Is the

probe

 

touching

bone

or

fat7

 

 

 

l Gave

you allowed

roasts to

stand

for

a

few

 

minutes

after

cooking?

 

 

 

 

 

 

l

Is the

probe

 

plugged

tightly

Into Its socket7

l

Is the

Cook

Power

set where

It should

be7

l

Is the

Cook

Temperature

set

at

the

end

tem-

 

perature

you

want7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l Do you have the correct probe for your oven? See page 16.

2l If you need assistance . ..

Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE p service as- sistance telephone number. Dial free from:

Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . (800) 253- 130 1 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . (800) 253- 1121

and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you In how to ob-

tain satisfactory operation from your appll-

ante or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualrfied service company In your area

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Contents Microwave Oven Models MW8550XL and MW8600XL Contents Proper, safe use Using your microwave oven Cook PowerMicrowrve Oven Controls Do this Using the Minute TimerPowers High Cook Power Do thisCooking in ONE Cycle MenusThis Happens DownDefrosting Faster or Slower DefrostingStanding Time Next Cooking in More than ONE CycleCooking in More than ONE Cycle Down CountThis Happens Cooking Automatically After DefrostingCooking Automatically After Defrosting Count downCycle Own Count downOOK Temp Cooking with the Temp Erature ProbeDON’T Hints for Using THE-TEMPERATURE ProbeCleaning the Microwcve Cwen Changing or Cancelling InstructionsCleaning the Probe Other Operating HintsSpecial Cautions Cleaning the RackMPORT?LNT Information Rough or harsh cleaners can scratch or dull HOW Microwwe Ovens Work Your Microwave OvenSHELF’ RDE, REEBefore calhg for assis tame 3l If you need service ’