Whirlpool MW8580XP Microwave Oven User Manual


 
If you need service or
assistance,
we suggest you follow
these four steps:
1.
Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little
things you can find and fix yourself without
tools of any kind:
If nothing operates:
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Is the oven correctly plugged into a live cir-
cuit with the proper voltage? (See page 22.)
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Have you checked the main fuse or circuit
breaker box?
If the microwave oven will not run:
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Is the timer set?
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If the Temperature Probe is being used, is it
plugged tightly into its socket?
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Is the door firmly closed and latched?
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Did you touch START?
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Did you follow the directions exactly?
If the 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 set correctly?
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Are you allowing for more time when cook-
ing more food at one time?
If the display shows the time counting down
but the oven is not cooking:
. Is the oven door closed completely?
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Is the oven in a standing time between
QUICK DEFROST and COOK? (See page 9.)
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Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer?
If you do not hear the Programming Tone
(page 18):
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Is the command correct?
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Has the tone been cancelled?
If the fan seems to be runnlng slower than
usual:
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Has the oven been stored in a cold area? The
fan will run slower until the oven warms up to
normal room temperature.
If there has been a power interruption, the
Display will show 88:88. Reset the clock
(page
61.
If the microwave oven turns off too soon or
not soon enough when using the probe:
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Is at least 1/3 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 fat?
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Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few
minutes after cooking to equalize
temperature?
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Is the probe plugged tightly into its socket?
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Is the Cook Power set correctly?
l
is the Probe Temperature Control set
correctly?
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