Whirlpool MC8131XE installation instructions General information

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Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened.

If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven.

Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result.

Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.

Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.

Ceramic glass turntable

Do not operate in the microwave mode unless the ceramic glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction.

Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in oven. Carefully place cookware on turntable to avoid possible breakage.

Handle turntable with care when remov- ing from oven to avoid possible breakage.

If turntable cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement.

When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least

%inch above the turntable. Follow direc- tions supplied with browning dish.

General information

Circuit breaker or

fuse box

/

if your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

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Contents UseAndCare Mal+ Xnr world Litde EasierTable of Contents Our Consumer Assistance ICenter number Is toll-free Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliancePlease record your model’s information Microwave Oven SafetyYour safety is important to us Page Page Operating safety precautions General information Installation Instructions Built-in kitsGrounding Instructions Electrical Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Oven How microwave cooking worksRadio interference Microwave oven features Control panel features Touch 0START Audible signalsInterrupting cooking Changing a setting Using the child lockBuilt-in kits TouchSetting the clock Touch Clock SETEnter the time of day Complete entryUsing the minute timer After the countdown Touch Touch YOU seeGetting the best cooking results Microwave cooking at high cook powerMicrowave Cooking Start oven Different cook powers Microwave cooking atSet cook power Put food in oven and close the door Set cooking timeMicrowave cooking with more than one cook cycle Set cook power for first cycle Touchyou seeSTART/ENTER Using Popcorn Place the bag on the rack in the center of the turntableChoose setting Using Warm Hold To make Warm Hold auto- matically follow another cycleEnter quantity Put food in the oven and close the door Choose settingOne-touch reheating One-touch Reheating Chart One-touch Microwave CookingOne-touch Microwave Enter quantity At end of cooking timeUsing Plus Time Touch Plus TimeDefrosting with microwave energy Put frozen food in oven and close the door Choose SettingEnter food’s weight Pounds and tenths of a pound Restart Oven After FirstIs completed Defrost chart Meat setting settingFood Special InstructionsPoultry setting setting Fish setting SettingFood AT Pause Food AT Pause Special InstructionsWeight conversion chart Equivalent Ounce WeightDefrosting tips Number After DecimalHelpful hints for convection cooking Convection CookingHow convection cooking works Set preheat temperature Cooking with ConvectionTouch Convection Touch YOU see StartSet cooking cycle cooking time Convenience foods cooking chart ConvectionHelpful hints for combination cooking Combination CookingHow combination cooking works Put food in oven and close the door Choose setting Combination high and low cookingMeat combination cooking chart Special NotesContlnued on next Second Put food in the oven and close the door Touch Auto Cook Enter food’s weight in pounds and tenths of a poundAuto cook combination Auto Combination Auto cook combination setting chartCategory MINIMUM/MAXIMUM Food Weight Auto Combination Caring for Your Microwave- Convection Oven Reheating chart Cooking GuideMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Cooking you should not do Your microwave oven Using aluminum foilArranging food Oven utensils guide Questions and Answers QuestionsanswersIf You Need Assistance or Service ProblemSolution Before calling for assistanceBroiling If you need assistance If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Warranty Length of Warrantv Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARFrom Date of Purchase Limited FOUR-YEAR