Whirlpool MC8131XE installation instructions Microwave oven features

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Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:

1.One-Touch Door Open Button. Push to open door.

2.Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.

3.Window with Metal Shield. Shield pre- vents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

4.Ceramic Glass Turntable. This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. See pages 8, 13, and 51 for more details.

5.Turntable Support (under turntable).

6.Bi-Level Cooking Rack. Use to convec- tion or combination cook on two levels at the same time. Place one plate of food on the turntable and another above it on the rack.

7.Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions. See pages 15 17 for more information.

6.Light. Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating.

9.Cooking Guide Label.

10.Convection Alr Openings. See page 41 for information on convection cooking.

11.Model and Serial Number Plate.

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