Whirlpool MC8131XE Built-in kits

Changing a setting

To change a setting before you start

the oven:

TOUCH

once and enter the setting you want.

To change a setting after you start

the oven:

TOUCH

OFF

CANCEL

twice and enter the setting you want.

Using the child lock

The child lock prevents unwanted use of the

microwave oven by locking the control panel.

To lock the control panel:

1. TOUCH

2. TOUCH and hold

until LOCK lights up on the Display and you

hear a tone.

To unlock the control panel:

TOUCH and hold

until LOCK goes off. The time of day shows

on the Display.

Built-in kits

You can build in vour microwave oven bv usina one of the followina trim kits:

SIZE COLOR KIT MODEL NO.

27” Black MK8137XEB

30” Black MK8130XEB

27” White MK8137XEQ

30” White MK8130XEQ

See page 9 for more information.

UL APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION OVER

WHIRLPOOUKITCHENAID OVEN MODEL

RBS277PD KEBI171 D KEBS177D

KEBIl 01 D KEBS107D

RBS270PD RBS275PD

RBS305PD RBS307PD

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