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Whirlpool Model GH5184XP User's Manual

1. Eat EE m Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor m Do not store the rack in the oven Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the oven Use the rack only when cooking on two levels Do not use metal cookware utensils or a browning dish with the rack m Donot let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven Do not place popcorn bags on rack Do not cook food directly on the rack Always use a microwave safe container m The rack is designed specifically for this oven Do not attempt to use any other rack in this oven m Clean rack supports often see General Cleaning section Damage to the oven could result due to soil buildup MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL SENSOR AUTO REHEAT DEFROST JE Sen aren cook THe OBO ay sarn LBS OZ SENSOR POPCORN BAKED DINNER BEVERAGE POTATO PLATE REHEAT COOK DEFROST COOK WARM coor POWER HOLD 1 2 3 SOFTEN EASY EASY 2 EASY 3 MINUTE MINUTE MINUTE 4 5 6 MELT EASY 4 EASY 5 MINUTE MINUTE 7 8 9 KIDS MENU cal Cee TIMER CLOCK SET OFF STAR ON NIGHT OFF VENT FAN TURN TABLE Add 30 Sec 4 SPEEDS ON OFF When power is first supplied to the microwave oven a will blink on the display Touch CANCEL to stop the blinking If the blinks on the display at any other time a power failure has occ
2. When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 3 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 3 stages Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages To Cook in Stages 1 Touch COOK TIME 2 Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook during the ist stage 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch the number pad s using the Cooking Power chart to set the cooking power for the 1st stage Repeat steps 1 4 for the 2nd and 3rd stages 6 Touch START The display will count down each of the cook times A 1 2 and 3 will appear on the display during their respective stages g When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 7 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching START control without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME Use the number pads to enter the new cook time Touch START To Change Cooking Power Touch COOK POWER Use the number pads to enter the new cooking power or repeatedly touch COOK POWER Touch START
3. Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY INSTRUCTION Pizza Slice 1 1 3 slices 4 oz 113 g each Casserole 2 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Soup 3 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Cover with plastic and ventilate Sauce 4 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Cover with plastic and ventilate Baked Goods 5 1 6 pieces 2 oz 57 g each example medium muffin or bagel Sensor function To Use Reheat 1 Touch REHEAT 2 Touch number pad from chart or Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch number pads to enter quantity for Casserole and Baked Goods only The sensor will determine quantities for Pizza Slice Soup and Sauce Reheat time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch START The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Two or More Plates Two 1014 26 cm plates may be heated side by side or 1 dish larger than the turntable plus 2 plates on the cooking rack For best results halfway through heating turn the plates or larger dish halfway around and switch plates between top and bottom if heating more than 2 plates See Cooking Rack section The t
4. 2 Touch MELT repeatedly to scroll through the Melt menu items or Touch number pad to select Melt menu item 3 Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch START The display will count down the melt time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook powers for several typical children s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE KIDS MENU QUANTITY PAD INSTRUCTION Canned 1 1 time 1 4 servings pasta Follow food label instructions Frozen 2 2 times 5 7 oz 142 198 g Pizza Follow food label instructions Frozen 3 3 times 8 10 or 12 oz 227 Meal 283 or 340 g Follow food label instructions Hot Dogs 4 4 times 1 4 pieces Use paper plate Cook without bun Hot Cereal 5 5 times 1 or 2 servings oatmeal Follow food label instructions Chicken 6 6 times 1 or 2 servings Nuggets Place nuggets on paper plate covered with paper towel This function is not intended for meal in a cup products To Use Ki
5. RACK SUPPORTS Clean often to avoid soil buildup Soil buildup may lead to arcing and cause damage to the oven Do not attempt to remove supports from cavity walls Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels m Mild nonabrasive soap or detergent and washcloth toothbrush or cotton swab Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month Do not operate the oven without the filters in place The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months See Assistance or Service to reorder filters See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions To Remove 1 Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the filter up grasping the tab and sliding the filter to the back Pull tab down until the filter drops out 2 Remove each charcoal filter by pushing the filter toward the center of the oven until it is clear of the narrow outer lip Swing the filter down and slide it out To Replace 1 Replace each charcoal filter by positioning it above the wide lip near the center of the oven Swing the filter up into position and slide it toward the narrow lip The filter will now be held in position between the lips 2 Replace each grease filter by inserting the end without the tab into the frame Sw
6. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling Whirlpool In the U S A call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 8 05 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future 7 gt P Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product Model number Serial number Purchase date ec 8205973 4619 652 64172 2005 Whirlpool Corporation
7. 2 times 16 32 or 64 oz 473 946 or 1893 mL Cream cheese 3 3 times 3 oz or 8 oz 85 or 227 g To Soften 1 Touch SOFTEN The display will alternate between showing SOFTN and PAD 2 Touch SOFTEN repeatedly to scroll through the Soften menu items or Touch number pad to select Soften menu item 14 3 Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch START The display will count down the soften time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The microwave oven uses low power to melt certain foods The foods may not be completely melted when the program ends but stirring the food will complete the melting Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE MELT QUANTITY PAD Butter 1 1 time 1 2 or 3 sticks Chocolate chipsor 2 2 times 4 oz or 8 oz baking squares 113 or 227 g Cheese processed 3 3 times 8 oz or 16 oz cheese food 227 or 454 g Marshmallows large 4 4 times 5 oz or 10 oz or small 142 or 283 g To Melt 1 Touch MELT The display will alternate between showing MELT and PAD
8. Control section On some models is the Child Lock set See Child Lock section Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call for service See Assistance or Service section Oven makes humming noise This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off Oven door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable rotates both directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle 18 Display shows messages Is the display showing There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off See Display section to clear display See Clock section to reset the clock or to turn it on Is the display showing a letter followed by a number See Display section to clear If it reappears call for serv
9. and remove d from the display MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food m Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door m Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty m The turntable must be in place and correct side up when oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the oven m Do not use the microwave oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying The oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures m Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not absorb microwaves m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from oven m Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst Cover poached eggs and allo
10. care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel AWARNING E Ele
11. content If using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To Use the 6th SENSE System Before using make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes the room temperature is not above 95 F 35 C and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavity are dry 1 Touch one of the SENSOR pads The microwave oven will automatically turn on when POPCORN BAKED POTATO or DINNER PLATE is touched The Progress Bar will show the approximate time remaining If more or less time is required for BAKED POTATO and DINNER PLATE only touch COOK POWER after the microwave oven starts to cook When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 2 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 11 Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY INSTRUCTION Canned Vegetables 1 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Fresh Vegetables 2 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Add 1 tbsp 15 mL water per cup veg Cover with plastic and ventilate Frozen Vegetables 3 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Add 1 tbsp 15 mL water per cup veg Cover with plastic and ventilate Rice 4 0 5 2 cups 125 500 mL French Toast frozen 5 1 4 pieces Bacon 6 1 6 pieces average thickness Froze
12. in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking A Turntable B Hub C Support D Shaft The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Remove tape from the hub 2 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off except during an auto function This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two 10 26 cm plates that are side by side To Turn Off Touch TURNTABLE ON OFF A turntable off icon will appear in the display The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL is touched The cooking rack is ideal for two level cooking It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack
13. in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Grease Filters Part No 8184003 Charcoal Filters Part No 8184002 Cooktop and Microwave Light Bulb Part No 8183993 Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish Part No 8171420 Turntable Part No 4393799 Turntable Support and Rollers Part No 8184102 Turntable Rollers Part No 4393861 Turntable Hub Part No 8183949 Cooking Rack Part No 8184052 19 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter Whirlpool will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 S
14. lt gt e Whirlpool MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use amp Care Guide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents ccccccccccccesssseeeseeeeeees 2 Model GH5184XP 8205973 4619 652 641 72 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY cccsstsserstesstessensesseeseesseeennensnenees Electrical Requirements A PARTS AND FEATURE ccssesseeseesseeeseeneeeseeeseeeneersesnenesneneeens Microwave System ACCUWAVE Technology T prprtable cf azezetesetessaecceveceesstanscnnzevteesceasteazesisapadeeatedateaseeanssnianstes Cooking Hack 22 ieegrke bd dEEEEEE EEdEEESEE AE SEA MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROOL ccccssetseeseeenserseessenseesseneerees DIS play risiini paenan a aaa eea NEESS Progress Baliiistesiiesavewe cece e aai Start Add 30 SECONCS cccecceeceeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeesseesseesseeesenseeesnees Easy Minute Features NENNEN dE AAR CAN Ce E Number ere EEN GIO GK EE el DEE GHG LOCK sii vice AE A A A T ATT KU Lee DEE COOKTOP Be Lu EE Damo Mode sissandi au raadden MICROWAVE OVEN USE sssssnsussusennennunnunnunnununnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn Food Characteristics 2 0 2 ccccccccsecsesssessscesseseenesseseenseeseceeeseeeeeeees Cooking Guidelines cceccesecseeeeseeeseessesseseeeeeeeseceeseesseeeneeenee Cookware and Dinnerware Au 10 Aluminum Foil and Metal AN
15. manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Use nonrecycled and those approved by Dinnerware the manufacturer for microwave oven use Napkins Plastic Wraps Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags Covers for microwave oven use Dinnerware Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Styrofoam Do not use in oven Straw Wicker Do not use in oven Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Put cookware or dinnerware in oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool 10 Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Do not allow contact with another metal object during cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non appro
16. 3 To use the Defrost control 1 Touch DEFROST 2 Touch 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch the number pads to enter the weight Meats and Poultry can be set from 0 2 to 6 6 Ib 90 g to 3 kg Fish can be set from 0 2 to 4 4 Ib 90 g to 2 kg Defrost time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Defrost manually Touch COOK TIME Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost Touch COOK POWER Touch 3 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time 9 PON 3 When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 6 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The microwave oven uses low power to soften certain foods Butter and cream cheese will be room temperature so they will be ready to use in a recipe Ice cream will be softened enough to make scooping easier Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE SOFTEN QUANTITY PAD Butter 1 1 time 1 2 or 3 sticks Ice cream 2
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18. Invalid entry Four tones m End of cycle To Turn Off On Valid Entry Tones Touch and hold the number pad 1 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on To Turn Off On All Tones Touch and hold the number pad 2 for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven When the Timer is in use the microwave oven can also operate To see the countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is in use touch TIMER SET OFF To Set 1 Touch TIMER SET OFF If no action is taken after 1 minute the display will return to the time of day mode 2 Touch the number pads to set the length of time 3 Touch TIMER SET OFF or START If not touched within 5 seconds START will appear on the display If not touched within 1 minute the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled When the set time ends END will appear on the display and 1 tone will sound Remember touching CANCEL while a cook function is active in the display will cancel the cook function not the Timer 4 Touch TIMER SET OFF at any time to cancel the Timer The length of time can be changed during the countdown by repeating the above steps The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unint
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20. ctrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven m For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipmen
21. ds Menu 1 Touch KIDS MENU The display will show PAD 2 Touch KIDS MENU repeatedly to scroll through the Kids Menu items or Touch number pad to select Kids Menu item The display will show the name of the selected menu item for 2 3 seconds and then prompt for the quantity of food to be entered 3 Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function To Use Put hot cooked food in the oven Cover plates of food and foods that were cooked covered Pastries pies turnovers etc should remain uncovered 1 Touch WARM HOLD 2 Touch START WARM will appear in the display during th
22. e entire cycle When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 3 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Set at end of cycle Touch WARM HOLD while setting a cooking cycle before touching START or during cooking 15 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted GREASE FILTERS Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners m Hot water and mild detergent Soak filters then scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry m Dishwasher Wash separately not with dirty dishes because food can be trapped in the filters OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels Damage may occur The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven Steam will soften soil Rinse wi
23. ended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold CANCEL for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a lock icon appears on the display Repeat to unlock and remove the lock icon from display The vent fan has 4 speeds ranging from 4 fastest to 1 slowest Zero 0 is off To protect the microwave oven if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot the vent fan will automatically turn on at speed 4 It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven When this occurs the Vent Fan pad will not function To Turn Vent Fan On Off Repeatedly touch the VENT FAN 4 SPEEDS pad to cycle through the four speeds 4 3 2 and 1 and off 0 FAN and the selected number will appear on the display for 2 seconds The cooktop light has 3 settings on night and off To Turn On Night Off Touch LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF repeatedly to cycle through settings The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven When set functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron The microwave oven light will come on the fan will run and if on the turntable will rotate To Turn On Off The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold TIMER SET OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and d appears on the display Repeat to turn off
24. ervice calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada Pickup and delivery This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 10 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions gt Dm ie Oo DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
25. f oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use m As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children m Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped m The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment m See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section m To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always presen
26. heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods the thinner parts and smaller sizes should be arranged toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL Aluminum Foil Metal RECOMMENDATIONS See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Browning Dish Bottom must be at least c in 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Follow
27. ice See Assistance or Service section Display shows time countdown but is not operating Is the Timer in use See Timer section On some models is the Demo Mode in use See Demo Mode section Tones are not sounding Are tones turned off See Tones section Steam is coming from the vent grille Some steam is normal Fan running slower than usual Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature Cooking times seem too long Is the cooking power set properly See Cooking Power section Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Is the incoming voltage less than specified in Microwave Oven Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio TV or cordless phone interference Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean Is the cordless phone frequency 2 4 GHz Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while the oven is on Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during oven operati
28. ing other side up and slide into position The cooktop light is a candelabra base bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw A 4 A Mounting screw 3 Replace light Close bulb cover Replace mounting screw 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The oven light is a candelabra base bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug oven or disconnect power 2 Pull the vent grille out 3 A Bulb cover 4 Replace light Close bulb cover 5 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it snaps into place 6 Plug in oven or reconnect power 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions Oven will not operate Is the door completely closed Firmly close door Is a spacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven
29. n Entr e 7 10 20 oz 283 565 g Loosen but do not remove plastic Sensor function Differences in the amount of fat meat thickness and curing process affect results Average is 16 slices per pound To Use Preset Cooking 1 Touch COOK 2 Touch number pad from chart or Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods 3 Touch number pads to enter quantity for Canned Vegetables French Toast and Bacon only The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Rice and Frozen Entr e Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER 4 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 12 Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the BEVERAGE pad One or two 8 oz 250 mL cups can be heated automatically using this function To Use BEVERAGE 1 Touch BEVERAGE The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup 2 Touch BEVERAGE a second time to heat 2 cups The microwave oven will start 5 seconds after the appropriate number of cups to be heated is selected The display will count down the cook time If more or less time is required touch COOK POWER before the microwave oven starts to cook
30. o Use 1 Touch COOK TIME Touch number pads to enter cooking time 2 Touch COOK POWER Touch number pad to enter power level if other than 100 3 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes 4 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and power may be changed at any time after touching START by repeating the above steps A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad Use the following chart as a guide for the SENSOR pads FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Popcorn 3 5 oz 100 g Pop only 1 package at a 3 oz 85 g time 1 2 1 75 oz 34 50 g Baked 1 4 medium Pierce each one several Potatoes 10 13 oz 283 369 g times with a fork Place on each similar in size turntable around edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart At the end of cooking let stand 5 minutes Dinner 1 serving 1 plate Place food on plate cover Plate 8 16 oz 0 2 0 45 kg with plastic wrap and vent Do not use regular paper bags or glassware Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat
31. on ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company
32. ontrols When one of these controls is touched while no function is operating the oven will begin cooking at high power for 1 5 minutes depending on which pad is touched After cooking begins the Easy Minute controls return to their normal numerical pad function The CANCEL pad stops most functions except for the Timer Child Lock and Demo Mode The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START control to resume the cycle A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes A number code includes one or more of the following cooking power cook time and food quantity or weight See the charts in the Cooking and or Reheating sections for additional information This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set The microwave oven and timer must be off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch the number pads to set the time of day 3 Touch CLOCK or START To Remove 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch 0 3 Touch CLOCK The time will disappear and will appear on the display Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone m Valid entry short tone m End of Timer countdown long tone Two tones m Reminder repeat each minute after the end of cycle tones m End of stage in multistage cooking m Hidden feature has been entered or exited Three tones m
33. r WARNING These words mean A DANGER AWARNING All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type o
34. t THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container m Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment m Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches m Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter m Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock m Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturers recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Use
35. t grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual A B C DE L F G H I J G A Model and Serial Number G Cooktop Light Plate H Cooking Guide Label B Microwave Inlet Cover I Charcoal and Grease Filters C Microwave Oven Light shipped in oven cavity D Vent Grille J Cooking Rack E Control Panel Parts and Features not shown F Metal Shielded Window Turntable The microwave system delivers a constant stream of microwave power true high medium and low power Typically microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only For example to achieve a 50 power level medium in a typical microwave oven the oven operates 50 of the time at HIGH power and 50 of the time OFF In contrast microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters Sensor Cooking The microwave system features the 6th SENSE cooking system A humidity sensor
36. th clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbsp 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven Microwave Inlet Cover The microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage m Wipe with wet cloth 16 OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface Stainless Steel on some models Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Damage may occur Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging m Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish not included See Assistance or Service section to order m Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Vinegar for hard water spots TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher COOKING RACK Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers m Mild cleanser water and washcloth m Do not place in dishwasher
37. urntable must be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or 1 larger dish See Turntable section The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost m Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results m Unwrap foods and remove lids from fruit juice before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting m Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The automatic Defrost control has 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide MEAT Beef ground steaks roast The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before Lamb stew and chops defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 Ib Pork chops ribs roasts sausage 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwavable baking dish POULTRY Chicken whole and cut up Place in microwavable baking dish chicken breast side up Remove giblets from whole chicken Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Place in microwavable baking dish 1
38. urred Touch CANCEL and reset the clock if needed If RETRY blinks on the display for 1 second an invalid value has been entered Retry your entry When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle It will appear during all cook cycles except Warm Hold The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end When all 15 lines all 3 segments are lit the cooking cycle is complete The START control shares function with the Add 30 Seconds feature The START pad will start any function If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad START will appear on the display as a reminder If not touched within 5 minutes after touching a pad the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled If cooking is interrupted touching the START will resume the preset cycle The ADD 30 SEC control starts the oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time with each additional touch of the control Once cooking begins cook power or cook time may be changed manually by touching the appropriate display area and entering the new setting The numerical pads 1 5 share function with the Easy Minute c
39. ved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 100 High 10 Quick heating convenience default setting foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat and poultry pieces Heating cream soups 80 8 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high such as meat loaf PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 70 7 Reheating a single serving of Medium High food Cooking fish fillets 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry whole fish and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 4 Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium 3 Low Defrost Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods 20 2 Melting chocolate butter and marshmallows Softening ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit Softening butter and cheese T
40. w a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If

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