Whirlpool MC8131XE __

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug microwave oven into a grounded outlet.

Failure to do so can result In death or electrical shock.

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To test the oven, plug it into

L-

1 the proper electrical outlet.

Put about 1 cup (250 mL) of

cold water in a glass container

in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it

latches. Follow the directions on page 21 to

set the oven to cook for 2 minutes. When

the time is up, the water should be heated.

7. This microwave oven Is designed for

use in the household only and must

not be used for commercial purposes.

Do not remove the door, control panel,

or cabinet at any time. The unit is

equipped with high voltage and should

be serviced by an authorized Whirlpool

service technician.

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Contents

Main UseAndCare I-800-253-1301 MICROWAVE-CONVECTION OVEN MODEL MC8131XE \aqco Table of Contents A Note to You I Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Please record your models information. Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free. 1-800-253-1301 1 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY... Operating safety precautions General information Installation Instructions Built-in kits Electrical requirements a.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS __ - f3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Oven How microwave cooking works Radio interference Microwave oven features P? n Control panel features o- Audible signals Interrupting cooking Changing a setting Using the child lock Built-in kits Setting the clock 1. Touch CLOCK SET. 2. Enter the time of day. 3. Complete entry. Using the minute timer Page Microwave Cooking Getting the best cooking results Microwave cooking at high cook power 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 2. Set the cooking time. Page Microwave cooking at different cook powers Page Microwave cooking with more than one cook cycle G Page Using POPCORN 1. Place the bag on the rack in the center of the turntable. Page Using WARM HOLD To make WARM HOLD auto- matically follow another cycle: One-touch reheating 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Choose setting. 3. Enter quantity. One-touch reheating chart One-touch microwave cooking One-touch microwave cooking chart I Using PLUS TIME Touch PLUS TIME. Defrosting with microwave energy Page Defrost chart Meat setting (setting 1) Defrost chart (continued) Poultry setting (setting 2) Fish setting (setting 3) Weight conversion chart Defrosting tips Convection Cooking How convection cooking works Helpful hints for convection cooking: Cooking with CONVECTION 1. Touch CONVECTION. 2. Set preheat temperature. 3. Start oven. Page Convenience foods cooking chart Combination Cooking How combination cooking works 1 Helpful hints for combination cooking: Combination high and low cooking Meat combination cooking chart contlnued on next page Meat combination cooking chart (continued) Auto cook combination cooking m . Auto cook combination setting chart Caring for Your Microwave- Convection Oven Cooking Guide Reheating chart 52 Microwave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Amount of food 54 takes Starting temperature of food Arranging food Using aluminum foil Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Oven utensils guide Questions and Answers If You Need Assistance or Service 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Page 2. If you need assistance . . . 3. If you need service . . . H 4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . . WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty