Whirlpool MW8600XL, MW8550XL warranty Before calhg for assis tame

If you need sertice or assistance,

we suggest you follow these four steps:

1. Before calhg for assis tame.. .

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself with- out tools of any kind.

If nothing operates:

l ISthe oven correctly plugged into a live clrcult wrth the proper voltage? (See page 2.)

. Have you checked the maln fuse or circuit breaker box7

If the microwave oven will not run:

lIs the timer set7

l	Is the	Control Panel Swatch ON7 (See
	page	5 I
l	Is the	door firmly closed and latched?

l Did you touch START?

l Dtd you follow the directions exactly?

If the microwave oven has been stored in a cold area:

*Allow It lo stand for 20 to 30 minutes at room

temperature before operating the controls.

If microwave cooking times seem too long: l Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal? Your electric company

can tell You If the line voltage is low.

lIs the Cook Power at the recommended

settrng?

l Are you allowlng for more time when cook- Ing more food at one time?

If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking...

l Is the		Minute	Timer		Signal	Light on7
l	Is the	oven	door	closed		completely?
l	Is the oven In a standlng time between
	DEFROST CYCLE			and	COOK CYCLE I? [See
	page12	I

If the fan seems to be running slower than usual...

l Has the oven been stored In a cold area3 The fan WIII run slower unttl the oven warms up to normal room temperature

If there has been a power lnterruptlon or if the Control Panel ON/OFF Switch has been turned OFF and then ON agaln, the Display will show 88:88. Touch CANCEL or touch in cooking instructions.

If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe:

lIs at least 9 of the probe In the food?

l

Is the

probe

tip In the center

of

the

food?

l

Is the

probe

touching

bone

or

fat7

l Gave

you allowed

roasts to

stand

for

a

few

minutes

after

cooking?

l

Is the

probe

plugged

tightly

Into Its socket7

l

Is the

Cook

Power

set where

It should

be7

l

Is the

Cook

Temperature

set

at

the

end

tem-

perature

you

want7

l Do you have the correct probe for your oven? See page 16.

2l If you need assistance . ..

Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE p service as- sistance telephone number. Dial free from:

Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . (800) 253- 130 1 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . (800) 253- 1121

and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you In how to ob-

tain satisfactory operation from your appll-

ante or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualrfied service company In your area

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