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- Page 1 Making Your World A Lit_ Easier: UseAndCare MICROWAVE-CONVECTION OVEN MODEL MC8131XE PART NO. 3828W5A0072/4359327...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents A Note to You ..........One-touch microwave cooking .... 32 Microwave Oven Safety ......4-8 One-touch microwave cooking chart ... 33 Important safety instructions....4 Using PLUS TIME ....... Precautionsto avoid possible exposure Defrosting with microwave energy ..35 to excessive microwave energy .... -
Page 3: A Note To You
Thank a WHIRLPOOL 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. -
Page 4: Microwave Oven Safety
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an • Install or locate this appliance only in authorized Whirlpool service company accordance with the provided Installa- for examination, repair, or adjustment. tion Instructions found on page 9. - Page 5 - Toreduce t herisk offireintheoven cavity: - Donotovercook f ood.Carefully a ttend appliance i f paper, p lastic, o rother combustible m aterials a re placed inside theoventofacilitate cooking. Paper c ould charor burn,andsome plastics c ouldmeltif used when heating foods. - Donotusepaper, p lastics, o rother - If materials inside the oven should combustible materials w henoperating...
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Page 6: Precautionsto Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
3. If a long cord or extension cord is plug on the appliance, and (c) the longer used temporarily, (a) the marked cord should be arranged so that it will electrical rating of the cord set or not drape over the countertop or table- extension cord should be at least as top where it can be pulled on by children great as the electrical rating of the... -
Page 7: Operating Safety Precautions
Operating safety precautions Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open. Injury could result, Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. - Page 8 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 Do not use newspaper or other printed 3Aeinch above the turntable.
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
17. These kits are available from your Power Whirlpool Dealer. If your dealer does not supply stock the kit you can order it, by kit part number, by calling 1-800-253-1301 and... - Page 10 3. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 is recommended that a separate circuit or 20 amp fused electrical supply is serving only this appliance be provided. required.
- Page 11 Follow the directions on page 21 to equipped with high voltage and should set the oven to cook for 2 minutes. When be serviced by an authorized Whirlpool service technician. the time is up, the water should be heated.
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Page 12: Getting To Know Your Microwave-Convection Oven
Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. How microwave cooking works Magnetron Microwave ovens are safe. - Page 13 Ceramic glass turntable Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center trom Metal floor the outer, cooked areas just as in regular The ceramic glass turntable of your oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for microwave over} lets microwaves pass letting some foods (for example, roasts or through.
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Page 14: Microwave Oven Features
141itl [_lloi l_[_.l,l|*lll:i_',l[4:[,l,l:t'lll.i 1'J4_I1.1_'1.1_'14_'1 Microwave oven features Yourmicrowave oven is designed to make 5, Turntable Support (under turntable), your coding experience as en_y_ble and 6, BI-Level Cooking Rack. Use to conveo* productive as possible.To get you up and tionor combination cook on two levels at running quickly, the following is a list of the the same time. -
Page 15: Control Panel Features
Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. - Page 16 8.DEFROST. Touch thispadfollowed b y NOTES: Number P adstothawfrozen meat, • If you touch two Command Pads for the poultry, o r fishbyweight. Y oudonot same cycle (for example, POPCORN and havetoseta cooktimeorcookpower. WARM HOLD), the second command will Seepage35formoreinformation. cancel the first.
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Page 17: Built-In Kits
Display. Built-in kits You can build in r'our microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits: UL APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION OVER SIZE COLOR KIT MODEL NO. WHIRLPOOL/KITCHENAID OVEN MODEL 27" Black MK8137XEB RBS277PD KEBI171D KEBS177D 30" Black... -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock NOTES: When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display witl • You can only set the clock if the oven is only show "0". If a time of day is not set, "0" not cooking food. -
Page 19: Using The Minute Timer
Using the minute timer You can use the microwave oven controls as a minute timer. Use MICRO TIME at "0" cook power for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: The oven will not operate while the Minute Timer is in use. 1. - Page 20 4. Start countdown. TOUCH YOU SEE After one second, the Display will begin to count down: NOTE: Opening the oven door will stop the countdown, YOU SEE For 2 out of every 10 seconds: At end of countdown: YOU SEE (three tones will sound) 5.
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Page 21: Microwave Cooking
Microwave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. Getting the best cooking results • ALWAYS cook food for the minimum • Although a new rating method* rates this recommended cooking time. if necessary, oven at 850 watts, you may use a reliable touch PLUS TIME after the cooking time cookbook and recipes developed for... - Page 22 3. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE After one second, the Display will begin to count down the cooking time: NOTE: Opening the oven door will stop the countdown, YOU SEE For 2 out of every 10 seconds: YOU SEE At end of cooking time: (three tones will sound) YOU SEE 4.
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Page 23: Microwave Cooking At Different Cook Powers
Microwave cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different The following chart gives the percentage of cook powers. The lower the cook power, the cook power each Number Pad stands for, slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also and the cook power name usually used. - Page 24 1. Putfoodin oven and close the door. YOU SEE TOUCH 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: YOU SEE TOUCH 3. Set cook power. YOU SEE TOUCH Example for 50% cook power: YOU SEE 4.
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Page 25: Microwave Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
YOU SEE For 2 out of every 10 seconds: YOU SEE At end of cooking time: (three tones will sound) YOU SEE 5. After cooking, the Display will return to the time of day when you open the door. (time of day) Microwave cooking with more than one... - Page 26 Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Set cook power for first cycle. TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 50% cook power: 4. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set cooking time and cook power for the second cycle.
- Page 27 YOU SEE At end of cooking time: (three tones will sound) 6. After cooking, the Display will YOU SEE return to the time of day when you open the door. (time of day) Changing or adding instructions You can change times or cook powers or add cycles any time before touching START/ENTER: 1.
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Page 28: Using Popcorn
Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop microwave popcorn by touching just one pad, Touch POPCORN once for a 1,8 oz bag or twice for 3_5 oz bag. NOTES: • Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content. Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results, Fire Hazard For best results, use fresh bags Of... - Page 29 YOU SEE TOUCH 2. Choose setting. Example for 3.5 oz: NOTE: You do not have to touch START/ ENTER to start the oven. twice YOU SEE At end of cooking time: (three tones will sound) YOU SEE 3. After popping popcorn, Display will return to the time of day when you open the door,...
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Page 30: Using Warm Hold
Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 60 min- utes. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: • Complete meals kept warm on a dinner •... -
Page 31: One-Touch Reheating
One-touch reheating You can reheat a food or beverage by choosing a preset category and quantity. You do not need to figure out cooking time or cook power. NOTE: See "Reheating chart" on page 52 for reheating with cooking time and cook power. -
Page 32: One-Touch Reheating Chart
YOU SEE 4. At end of reheating time. (three tones will sound) 5. After reheating, the Display will YOU SEE return to the time of day when you open the door. (time of day) One-touch reheating chart SETTING CATEGORY QUANTITY Plate of Food 8 oz/16 oz Beverage... -
Page 33: One-Touch Microwave Cooking Chart
TOUCH YOU SEE quantity. 3, Enter You can cook up to 4 servings at a time. Example for 2 servings: NOTE: You do not need to touch START! ENTER to start cooking. 4. At end of cooking time. YOU SEE (three tones will sound) YOU SEE 5. -
Page 34: Using Plus Time
Using PLUS TIME PLUS TIM E lets you cook 10-30 seconds longer after your set cooking time has run out. Touch PLUS TIME once for each additional 10 seconds. Touch PLUS TIME. TOUCH Example for 10 seconds: once After 3 seconds: YOU SEE (time counts down) -
Page 35: Defrosting With Microwave Energy
Defrosting with microwave energy NOTES: Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset cook • See the "Defrost chad" on page 37 for powers for preset times. The defrost cycle is defrosting directions for each food. programmed for meat, poultry, and fish. - Page 36 YOU SEE 5. After first stage is completed, five tones will sound. Open door, turn over meat, and shield any warm portions. NOTE: If you do not do this step, the oven will continue cooking. 6. Restart oven. YOU SEE TOUCH (countdown continues) YOU SEE...
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Page 37: Defrost Chart
Defrost chart Meat setting (setting AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOOD Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. Do not defrost less than % lb, Freeze Remove thawed portions with Ground Beef, fork. - Page 38 Defrost chart (continued) Poultry setting (setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole (up to Turn over (finish defrosting Place chicken breast-side up on a micro- 9V2Ibs) breast-side down). Cover warm wavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by areas with aluminum foil. immersing in cold water.
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Page 39: Defrosting Tips
Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounces that are frac- fractions of a pound, you can use the tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following chart to convert the weight to decimals. -
Page 40: Convection Cooking
Convection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. How convection cooking works • When baking cakes, cookies, breads, Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The rolls, or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. -
Page 41: Cooking With Convection
Cooking with CONVECTION It is best to preheat the oven when convec- tion cooking. However, you can convection cook without preheating by following just Steps 5-9 on the next page. NOTE: Use cooking utensils that will not melt or burn in the hot oven. Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wraps, or paper products during any convection combination cycle. - Page 42 TOUCH YOU SEE 4. After preheating, open the door, put food in the oven, and close the door. NOTE: The oven temperature drops very quickly when the door is opened; however, this should not prevent food from being fully cooked during normal cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE 5.
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Page 43: Convenience Foods Cooking Chart
Convenience foods cooking chart Convection cooking of convenience foods is directions for preparation and selecting the similar to cooking in a conventional oven. correct container. Because of the great Select items that fit conveniently on the variety of foods available, times given here turntable, such as an 8V2-inch frozen pizza. -
Page 44: Combination Cooking
Combination Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. How combination cooking works Helpful hints combination cooking: * Meats may be roasted directly on the Bi- Level Cooking Rack or in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack, on the turntable. -
Page 45: Combination High And Low Cooking
Combination high and low cooking COMBI HIGH lets you cook with microwaves microwaves for 8 seconds and convection for 8 seconds and convection for 14 seconds for 14 seconds at 350°F. at 375°F. COMBI LOW lets you cook with 1, Put food in oven and close the door. -
Page 46: Meat Combination Cooking Chart
Meat combination cooking chart INTERNAL SECOND TEMPERATURE COMBI- FIRST STAGE STAGE AFTER SPECIAL NOTES FOOD NATION TIME TIME STANDING_ME Beef Meat loaf HIGH 35 min 160°F Use a microwave proof, heat proof 1oaf pan. Pre- 1V2-1%lbs) heat. Let stand 5-10 rain after cooking (covered). - Page 47 INTERNAL SECOND TEMPERATURE COMBI- FIRST STAGE STAGE AFTER FOOD NATION TIME TIME STANDING_ME SPECIAL NOTES Pork 180°F Put on a microwave Pork loin roast, 6-8 rain 5-7 min per Ib boneless Turn over oroof and heat proof per Ib (4-5 Ibs) baking dish with a roasting rack.
- Page 48 Meat combination cooking chart (continued) INTERNAL SECOND TEMPERATURE COMBI- FIRST STAGE STAGE AFTER FOOD NATION TIME TIME STANDING TIME SPECIAL NOTES Cornish Hens Two whole HIGH 185°F 6-7 min per Ib 7-8 min Wash and dry poultry. Tie Turn over 1-1V2Ibs each) per Ib wings to the body of the...
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Page 49: Auto Cook Combination Cooking
Auto cook combination cooking Auto cook combination cooking lets you preset to cook a different type of meat. For combination cook by simply touching one specific information on the settings avail- Command Pad and one Number Pad, and able, see the "Auto cook combination setting entering the food's weight. -
Page 50: Auto Cook Combination Setting Chart
6. Restart oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: Auto combination settings 1_5 and 7 will hold for t0 minutes, Auto combination setting 6 will hold for 15 minutes. At end of hold time: YOU SEE (three tones will sound) YOU SEE 7. -
Page 51: Caring For Your Microwave-Convection Oven
Caring for Your Microwave- Convection Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. Ceramic glass turntable Turntable support To clean turntable and turntable support, For interior surfaces: Wash often with wash in mild, sudsy water;... -
Page 52: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See "Oneqouch reheating" on page 31 for instructions on how to reheat without cooking time and cook power. STARTING ITEM TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE Meat (Chicken pieces, Cover loosely. -
Page 53: Microwave Cooking Chart
Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See "One- touch microwave cooking" on page 32 for instructions on how to cook without cooking time and cook power. MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD VEGETABLES (continued) Allow standing time after cooking. -
Page 54: Microwave Cooking Tips
Microwave cooking tips Amount of food Stirring, turning foods • The more food you prepare, the longer it • Stirring and turning foods distributes takes. A rule of thumb is that a double heat quickly to the center of the dish and amount of food requires almost double the avoids overcooking at the outer edges of time. - Page 55 Arranging food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions, follow these For best results, distribute food evenly on guidelines: the plate. You can do this in several ways: • Place container in a glass bowl and add • if you are cooking several items of the some water so that it covers the bottom of same food, such as baked potatoes, the container, not more than 1/4"high.
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Page 56: Oven Utensilsguide
Oven utensils guide You can use a variety of utensils and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and to prevent damage to utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method, The list below is a general guide to help you select the ;orrect utensils and materials. -
Page 57: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers ANSWERS QUESTIONS No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to , you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. accommodate a large dish? i You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so... -
Page 58: If You Need Assistance Or Service
Remove turntable and restart oven. If Support is not operating correctly. turntable support does not move, call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for repair. Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results. - Page 59 SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Microwave Your electric company can tell you if The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low the line voltage is low. Your electrician cooking times or lower than normal. or service technician can tell you if the seem too long outlet voltage is low.
- Page 60 4. If you are not satisfied 2. If you need assistance with the problem Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance was solved Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: • Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a...
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Page 61: Warranty
B. Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family household use. C. In-home service. Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized Whirlpool service company. D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E.