Whirlpool MW8500XR Microwave Oven User Manual


 
CAUTION: DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL precautions to
prevent damage to the oven.
DO NOT
use the oven for
storage. Do not leave paper
products, books or cooking
utensils in the oven when not
in use. Fire may result if
someone accidentally starts
the oven.
Don’t let anything touch the
top of the oven.
DO NOT OVERCOOK
POTATOES.
Fire could result.
At the end of the recom-
mended cooking time they
should be slightly firm.
Wrap in foil and set aside
for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
DO NOT
pop popcorn,
except in a microwave-
approved popcorn popper or
commercial package designed
especially for microwave
ovens. Results are the man-
ufacturers responsibility.
NEVER try to pop corn
in a paper bag. Overcooking
may result in smoke and fire.
Starting a microwave oven when
it’s empty is not recommended.
If you experiment, put a
container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of
the oven door to look wavy
after the oven has been
running for a while.
General information
DO NOT
try to melt
paraffin wax in the oven.
Fire or other hazards may
result.
If your electric power line
“ ..-. ‘r electric power line
voltage is less than the nor-
le is less than the nor-
mall20 volts, cooking times !O volts, cooking times
may be longer. 38 longer.
If a fire should start in the oven
cavity:
l
keep door closed
0 turn oven off
l
disconnect the power
supply at the cord, fuse box
or circuit breaker.
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 or
other hazards may result.
To test a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of water
beside it. Cook on high Cook
Power for one minute. It the
dish gets hot and water stays
cool, do not use it.