Whirlpool MW8550XS Microwave Oven User Manual


 
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions
on this and the preceding page.
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
pop popcorn, except
in a microwave approved pop-
corn popper or commercial
package designed especially
for microwave ovens. Results
are the manufacturer’s
responsibility.
NEVER try to pop popcorn in a
paper bag. Overcooking may
result in smoke and fire.
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.
Starting a microwave oven
when it’s empty is not recom-
mended. 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.
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General information
DO NOT
try to melt paraffin
wax in the oven. you ‘may be
burned.
If your electric power line
voltage is less than the nor-
mal 120 volts, cooking times
may be longer,
If a fire should start in the oven
cavity:
l
keep door closed
. 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 could
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.
If
the dish gets hot and water
stays cool, do not use it.
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