Whirlpool MC8131XE installation instructions Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 14 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

in a safe place for future reference.

	Our Consumer	Assistance	1-800-253-1301	1
	ICenter number	is toll-free.

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Contents Mal+ Xnr world Litde Easier UseAndCareTable of Contents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance Please record your model’s informationOur Consumer Assistance ICenter number Is toll-free Safety Your safety is important to usMicrowave Oven Page Page Operating safety precautions General information Built-in kits Installation InstructionsGrounding Instructions Electrical How microwave cooking works Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection OvenRadio interference Microwave oven features Control panel features Audible signals Interrupting cookingTouch 0START Touch Changing a settingUsing the child lock Built-in kitsComplete entry Setting the clockTouch Clock SET Enter the time of dayUsing the minute timer Touch YOU see After the countdown TouchMicrowave cooking at high cook power Microwave CookingGetting the best cooking results Start oven Microwave cooking at Different cook powersPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time Set cook powerMicrowave cooking with more than one cook cycle Touchyou see Set cook power for first cycleSTART/ENTER Place the bag on the rack in the center of the turntable Using PopcornChoose setting To make Warm Hold auto- matically follow another cycle Using Warm HoldPut food in the oven and close the door Choose setting One-touch reheatingEnter quantity One-touch Microwave Cooking One-touch Reheating ChartEnter quantity At end of cooking time One-touch MicrowaveTouch Plus Time Using Plus TimePut frozen food in oven and close the door Choose Setting Enter food’s weight Pounds and tenths of a poundDefrosting with microwave energy After First Is completedRestart Oven Special Instructions Defrost chartMeat setting setting FoodFood AT Pause Special Instructions Poultry setting settingFish setting Setting Food AT PauseNumber After Decimal Weight conversion chartEquivalent Ounce Weight Defrosting tipsConvection Cooking How convection cooking worksHelpful hints for convection cooking Touch YOU see Start Set preheat temperatureCooking with Convection Touch ConvectionSet cooking cycle cooking time Convection Convenience foods cooking chartCombination Cooking How combination cooking worksHelpful hints for combination cooking Combination high and low cooking Put food in oven and close the door Choose settingSpecial Notes Meat combination cooking chartContlnued on next Second Enter food’s weight in pounds and tenths of a pound Auto cook combinationPut food in the oven and close the door Touch Auto Cook Auto cook combination setting chart Category MINIMUM/MAXIMUM Food Weight Auto CombinationAuto Combination Caring for Your Microwave- Convection Oven Cooking Guide Reheating chartMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Oven utensils guide Questionsanswers Questions and AnswersBefore calling for assistance If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem SolutionBroiling If you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance Limited FOUR-YEAR WarrantyLength of Warrantv Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR From Date of Purchase