Whirlpool MW8550XL Microwave Oven User Manual


 
If you need sertice or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
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. 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:
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IS the 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:
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Is the timer set7
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Is the Control Panel Swatch ON7 (See
page 5 I
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Is the door firmly closed and latched?
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Did you touch START?
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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:
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Is the electric supply to your home low or
lower than normal? Your electric company
can tell You If the line voltage is low.
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Is the Cook Power at the recommended
settrng?
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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...
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Is the Minute Timer Signal Light on7
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Is the oven door closed completely?
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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...
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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:
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Is at least 9 of the probe In the food?
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Is the probe tip In the center of the food?
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Is the probe touching bone or fat7
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Gave you allowed roasts to stand for a few
minutes after cooking?
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Is the probe plugged tightly Into Its socket7
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Is the Cook Power set where It should be7
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Is the Cook Temperature set at the end tem-
perature you want7
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Do you have the correct probe for your
oven? See page 16.
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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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