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Whirlpool GH6208XR User's Manual

1. 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 m 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 of 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 se
2. Touch OK D PON Tones are audible signals indicating the following One Tone m Valid entry short tone Two Tones m Between stages short tones m Reminder long tones repeat each minute for 10 minutes after the end of cycle tones End of Timer countdown Hidden feature entered or exited very short quick tones Three Tones m Invalid entry very short quick tones m Retry Error Four Tones m End of cycle 2 short tones followed by 2 longer tones m Interruption tend to food short tones m Attention door needs to be opened and closed To Adjust Tone Volume 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch More Choices 3 Touch Volume 4 Using and controls increase or decrease the volume setting or turn the tones off 5 Touch OK The START control will start any function If non sensor cooking is interrupted touching the START control pad will resume the preset cycle For added convenience the Start touch pad is also available on some display screens and provides the same function as the START control pad The CANCEL control stops all functions except for the Timer and Learning Mode and cancels programming in progress The oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START control or Continue on the touch screen to resume the cycle A sensor cooking cycle m
3. Fan running after cooking is finished m This is normal for grill use The fan may run for up to 10 minutes after the cycle ends to cool the oven Fan running slower than usual m Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature Fan running during cooktop usage m This is normal The oven s cooling fan which is separate from the vent fan automatically comes on during oven operation to cool the oven It may also automatically come on and cycle on and off to cool the oven s controls while the cooktop below is being used 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 Quartz bulb does not appear to be on m This is not unusual See Grill Element section m Is the element still working properly Place 2 slices of bread on the tall grill rack place the rack on the turntable and close the door Program the oven using Manual Grill without microwaves for 4 minutes see Time Power Cooking section The bread should toast dark brown If the bread does not toast call for service See Assistance or Service section Radio TV or cordless phone interfer
4. 1 4 patties Shrimp 5 8 oz 140 225 g Steak 0 7 1 0 Ib 818 454 g 1 2 13 mm thick Beef Kabobs 1 4 servings Vegetables e Mushroom 1 3 servings e Onion 1 or 2 servings e Pepper 1 or 2 servings e Summer Squash 1 or 2 servings e Tomato 2 or 4 halves m Manual Grill BOIL amp SIMMER m Dried Pasta sensor e Fettuccine Macaroni Penne Rotini or Spaghetti m Fresh Pasta sensor e Tortellini Linguine or Ravioli 26 Brown Rice sensor e Instant or Long Grain White Rice sensor e Instant Long Grain or Short Grain Manual Boil amp Simmer SIZZLE PAN Baked Goods e Biscuits Refrigerated Regular 5 or 10 biscuits Large 5 or 8 biscuits Brownies 20 oz 567 g package Cookies 4 6 or 8 cookies Muffins 4 6 or 8 muffins Rolls Refrigerated Regular 4 or 8 rolls Large 5 or 6 rolls Frozen Food Cheese Sticks 1 4 servings Rising Crust Pizza 6 11 15 2 27 9 cm Thin Crust Pizza 6 12 15 2 30 5 cm Pizza Roll 1 4 servings Chicken Nuggets 1 4 servings 4 16 pieces Chicken Tenders 1 4 servings Fish Fillet Breaded 1 4 servings Fish Stick 1 4 servings 6 18 pieces e French Fries 1 3 servings e French Toast 1 4 pieces e Hash Brown 1 4 patties e e Potato Nuggets 1 4 servings Sausage 2 10 links Meat e Bacon 2 4 slices e Beef Roast 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 Ib 454 680 or 907 g e Ham Slice 1 4 slices Steak 4 8 oz 113 227 g e Hamburger Patty 1 4 patties e Meatballs
5. Adjust Settings on the touch screen and adjusting the remaining time and or cooking power When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL control is touched Manual cooking may be done in stages or steps up to 4 stages total The first stage may be programmed using any of the manual controls The stages may be reviewed at any time during programming and or cooking by touching Review Steps on the touch screen NOTE Manual Defrost can be programmed only as the 1st stage and is not available for subsequent stage programming To Cook in Stages 1 Follow steps 1 3 in Microwave Time Power Cooking or follow steps 1 3 in Time Power Cooking 2 Touch Add A Step on the touch screen 3 Select cook method and follow screen prompts to program the next stage 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program each additional stage 5 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will show the cycling stage s cook time and cooking power and will count down each stage in turn During the countdown cook time and or cooking power for the cycling stage may be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and following the prompts Each stage will immediately follow the previous stage and between cycle tones will sound when ea
6. C Bulb cover under screen 3 For wall or roof venting remove the vent deflector by removing the mounting screws 1 from each end and lifting out the vent deflector A B C A Bulb cover B Vent deflector C Vent deflector mounting screw T TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc 4 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw then lift cover A A Bulb cover mounting screw 5 Remove the burned out bulb by squeezing the wire clip together pulling to the right and lifting 6 Replace bulb using tissue or wearing cotton clean gloves to handle bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 7 Close bulb cover and fasten with screw If using recirculating exhaust venting skip Step 8 8 For wall or roof venting replace the vent deflector removed in Step 3 9 Replace vent screen 10 Plug in oven or reconnect power 29 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 a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven 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 d
7. Cook or Kids Menu Grits Cook e Regular or Quick Instant Macaroni amp Cheese Cook or Kids Menu Pasta Cook or Boil amp Simmer e Dried Pasta Fettuccine Macaroni Penne Rotini or Spaghetti e Fresh Pasta Linguine Ravioli or Tortellini Rice Cook or Boil amp Simmer e Instant Brown Rice Long Grain Brown Rice Instant White Rice Long Grain White Rice or Short Grain White Rice BREAKFAST FOOD Bacon Cook or Sizzle Pan Instant Cereal Cook Grits Cook e Quick or Regular Hot Wheat Cook Oatmeal Cook e Instant or Regular Egg e Fried Cook or Sizzle Pan e Omelet Cook or Sizzle Pan e Poached Cook e Scrambled Cook French Toast Cook or Sizzle Pan Hash Brown Sizzle Pan Muffin e Fresh Reheat e Frozen Defrost or Reheat Sausage Sizzle Pan 24 BREAD Bagel Defrost e Small Medium or Large Biscuit Refrigerated Sizzle Pan e Regular or Large French Toast Cook or Sizzle Pan Muffin e Fresh Reheat or Sizzle Pan e Frozen Reheat or Defrost Roll e Leftover Reheat e Frozen Reheat or Defrost e Regular Refrigerated Sizzle Pan e Large Refrigerated Sizzle Pan DESSERT Brownies Sizzle Pan Caramel Melt Caramel Dip Soften Chocolate Melt Cookies Sizzle Pan Ice Cream Soften Nuts Sizzle Pan MISCELLANEOUS Butter Margarine Melt or Soften Cheese Melt Cream Cheese Soften Dinner Plate Reheat Pizza Leftover Reheat Marshmallow Melt Sauce Thick Reheat
8. Sauce Thin Reheat REHEAT Beverage 1 or 2 cups 250 500 mL Casserole Leftover 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Dinner Plate e 1 plate sensor e 2 4 plates Pizza Leftover 1 3 slices Sauce senses 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L e Thick e Thin Soup e Thick senses 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L e Thin senses 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L e Frozen 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Muffin 1 6 muffins e Fresh e Frozen Roll 1 6 rolls e Fresh e Frozen Manual Reheat DEFROST Meat e 0 1 6 5 Ibs 45 g 2 9 kg e Ground 1 2 3 or 4 cups 250 500 750 mL or 1 L e Chops small medium 1 6 pieces or large 1 4 pieces e Steak small 1 6 pieces medium 1 4 pieces or large 1 or 2 pieces Poultry e 0 1 6 5 Ibs 45 g 2 9 kg e Breast 1 6 pieces e Ground 1 2 3 or 4 cups 250 500 750 mL or 1 L e Pieces small 1 6 pieces medium or large 1 4 pieces Fish Seafood 0 1 4 5 Ibs 45 g 2 kg Fillet 1 6 pieces Shrimp 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Scallops 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Steak 1 4 pieces Bread 0 1 2 0 Ibs 45 900 o Bagel small 2 8 bagels medium or large 1 6 bagels Roll small medium or large 1 6 rolls large 1 6 muffins Manual Defrost Muffin small 4 6 8 10 12 14 or 16 muffins medium or Use this chart as a reference for menu items and amounts available in the Cook Method menu COOK m Frozen Food Frozen Entr e Regular senses 8 20 oz 227 567 g Large 40 oz 1 1 kg Family 60 oz 1 7 kg Piz
9. Soften Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or oven for cooking and start the cycle The Grill menu has 9 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Grill see Time Power Cooking section Chicken Pieces Bone In Shrimp Lamb Chops Steak Pork Chops Beef Kabobs Fish Steak Vegetable Hamburger Patty Grill uses the grill element and microwaves to grill your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts m Oven cavity and door will become very hot during the Grill cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended m The grill rack and Sizzle Pan will become very hot Use oven mitts to grasp and remove the pan from the oven Do not place hot Sizzle Pan directly on heat sensitive surfaces Damage may occur m Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for faster grilling m Use the Sizzle Pan to catch drippings Do not place the Sizzle Pan on the grill rack m Place grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan and place both on the turntable Then position food directly on rack The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack For best results apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack When the grill element is in use the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Grill and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your foo
10. Method menus starting from the Main Menu 1 On Main Menu touch Cook Method MAIN MENU Cook Method Time Power Most Used Food Type Kids Menu Settings amp Info Jan 12 2004 12 00 H 2 On Cook Method screen touch More Choices COOK METHOD Select a method Reheat Defrost cok Melt Soften Grill MORE BAUS 506 10 3 On second Cook Method screen touch Sizzle Pan COOK METHOD Select a method Boil amp Simmer BACK 4 On Sizzle Pan screen touch Poultry Breast Boneless SIZZLE PAN Select a food type Baked Goods Frozen Food MORE PER CHOICES 5 On Sizzle Pan Poultry Breast screen touch 2 pieces Weight guidelines appear below the quantity selections SIZZLE PAN POULTRY BREAST Breasts should weigh 0 4 b each BACK 6 On Sizzle Poultry Breast screen follow the instructions then 8 Touch Continue to resume pan browning touch Start Preheat When the cycle is over the Finished screen appears SIZZLE POULTRY BREAST 2 PIECES FINISHED If more time is required press ADD MORE TIME or press WARM HOLD to keep food warm Lightly coat sizzle pan with cooking oil or spray Place empty sizzle pan in oven Press START PREHEAT to preheat pan Once sizzle pan is preheated place poultry on sizzle pan Preheat and cooking time 5 min START BACK PREHEAT While the Sizzle Pan preheats the cooking animation and countdown
11. Number 8205998 Cooktop and Oven Light Part Number 8204670 Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish Part Number 8171420 31 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 Whirlpoo 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 Service 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 Pic
12. Reference Guide for all of the food items and programmed cycles See Main Menu section for an example of how using the Food Type menu works To Use Touch Food Type on Main Menu select your food category and then follow the screen prompts to select your specific food item and cook method and to start the cycle The Cook Method menu has 9 methods from which to choose Reheat Melt Boil amp Simmer Defrost Soften Sizzle Pan Cook Grill Steam Cook This menu allows you to start with the type of cooking you want and then choose your specific food item All food items are available through this menu See each method s respective section in this manual for method details See Cook Method Chart for all of the programmed cycles See Main Menu section for an example of how using the Cook Method menu works To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu select your desired method and then follow the screen prompts to select your food item and to start the cycle 20 The Reheat menu has 8 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Reheat see Time Power Cooking section Beverage Sauce Casserole Leftover Soup Dinner Plate Muffin Pizza Leftover Roll Reheat uses only microwaves to heat the food See Cook Method Chart for food item details such as food items available sensor functions and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Reheat and then follow scre
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14. are active in the display ADD i WARM MORETIME HoLD CANCEL If you would like to either add more time or keep the food warm you may do so at this time PREHEATING SIZZLE PAN 9 If the doneness is satisfactory touch CANCEL on the control panel to return to the default screen y Time Remaining The same cooking can also be accomplished using the Food 1 05 Type menus instead of the Cook Method menu 1 On Main Menu touch Food Type MIN SEC 2 Touch Poultry 3 Touch More Choices 4 Touch Poultry Breast Boneless Pan Brown This takes you to the same Sizzle Pan Poultry Breast screen as in the Cook Method sequence 7 When preheating is finished follow the instructions on the 5 Follow steps 5 9 in Cook Method sequence Preheat Finished screen then touch Continue SKIP PREHEAT See Learning Mode section to see how to practice navigating If more or less cook time is desired adjust doneness before through the menus without turning on the microwave generator touching Continue PREHEAT PAN FINISHED Place poultry on sizzle pan When finished press CONTINUE Cooking time 3 min DONENESS While the poultry breasts are being pan browned the cooking animation and countdown are active in the display SIZZLE Poultry Breast YO Time Remaining MIN SEC CANCEL About halfway through the cycle the oven will stop and the displ
15. 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 allow 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 needed 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 will 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 15 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 r
16. 0 5 1 0 Ibs 227 454 9 e Sausage 2 10 links Fried Egg 1 4 eggs Omelet 2 4 eggs Poultry Breast Boneless 1 3 pieces Fish Steak 0 5 1 0 Ib 227 454 g Nuts 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL Manual Sizzle STEAM COOK Fish Fillet senses 0 5 1 5 Ib 227 680 g Fresh Vegetable Asparagus senses 8 16 oz 227 454 g Broccoli senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Carrots senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Cauliflower senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Corn on the Cob senses 1 4 ears Green Beans senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Red Potato New senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Spinach senses 4 8 cups 1 2 L Summer Squash Zucchini senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Frozen Vegetable senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Shrimp senses 5 8 oz 142 227 g Manual Steam 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 The gray finish inside the oven cavity is a durable nonstick coating that makes
17. 0 mL 1 5 L Mushroom senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Cauliflower senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Spinach senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Summer Squash Zucchini senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Frozen senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L m Fish Seafood Fillet Fresh senses 0 5 1 5 cups 125 375 mL Fillet Frozen breaded 1 4 servings Fillet Frozen non breaded 1 6 pieces Fish Stick Frozen 1 4 servings 6 18 sticks 25 m Pasta e Canned 1 4 servings e Dried sensor Fettuccine Macaroni Penne Rotini or Spaghetti e Fresh sensor Linguine Ravioli or Tortellini e Instant Macaroni amp Cheese 1 2 servings m Rice senses 0 5 2 cups 125 500 mL e Instant Brown e Long Grain Brown e Instant White e Long Grain White e Short Grain White m Manual Cook MELT m Butter Margarine 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 sticks or 1 8 tbs 15 120 mL Caramel 7 or 14 oz 199 or 397 g Cheese 8 or 16 oz 227 or 454 g Chocolate 1 12 oz 28 340 g or 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL Marshmallow 5 or 10 oz 142 283 g Manual Melt SOFTEN m Butter Margarine 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 sticks or 1 8 tbs 15 120 mL Caramel Dip 18 oz 510 g Cream Cheese 3 or 8 oz 85 or 227 g Frozen Juice 6 12 or 16 oz 170 340 or 454 g Ice Cream 16 32 or 64 oz 473 946 or 1893 mL Manual Soften GRILL Chicken Pieces Bone In 1 or 2 pieces Lamb Chops 1 4 chops Pork Chops 1 or 2 chops Fish Steak 1 or 2 steaks Hamburger Patty
18. Defrost Defrost Instant cereal Beverage Leftover casserole Cook Reheat Reheat AUTO SE UPDATE The default Most Used menu lineup is Casserole Reheat Chicken Breast Defrost Ground Beef Defrost French Fries Cook Popcorn Cook and a 2 minute cycle at 100 cook power To Update Most Used Menu On the Most Used screen touch Auto Update The oven shows the 6 programs used most frequently since the last time the menu was updated Use this chart as a reference for menu items available in the Food Type menu FROZEN FOOD Frozen Entr e Cook e Regular 8 20 oz 227 567 g e Large 40 oz 1 1 kg e Family Size 60 oz 1 7 kg Pizza e Kids Pizza 5 Kids Menu e Rising Crust Sizzle Pan e Thin Crust Sizzle Pan e Pizza Roll Cook or Sizzle Pan Vegetable Cook or Steam Cook Poultry e Chicken Nuggets Cook Sizzle Pan or Kids Menu e Chicken Tenders Sizzle Pan Snacks e Burrito Cook e Cheese Sticks Cook or Sizzle Pan e French Fries Sizzle Pan e Potato Nuggets Sizzle Pan e Snack Pocket Cook or Kids Menu Hash Brown Sizzle Pan Fish e Fillet Breaded Sizzle Pan e Fillet Non Breaded Defrost or Cook e Fish Stick Sizzle Pan French Toast Cook or Sizzle Pan Soup Reheat POULTRY Chicken Nuggets Cook Sizzle Pan or Kids Menu Chicken Pieces e Boneless Defrost or Cook e Bone In Defrost Cook or Grill Chicken Tenders Cook or Sizzle Pan Ground Poultry Defrost or Cook Poultry Brea
19. 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 Sart gt 8205278 4619 652 66871 8 05 2005 Whirlpool Corporation All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in China
20. MAXXX XXX XXX AX XXX OXY XX VK AYA KX WI A KA A AAAN ORY Wry WY NNN edd leid MA VO RJ Oa N RAS A Filter frame B Long tab C Microwave oven bottom The cooktop light consists of two 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulbs See Assistance or Service section to reorder You will need a TORX T10 screwdriver to remove the bulb cover mounting screw To Replace 1 Unplug oven or disconnect power 2 Remove bulb cover mounting screw and gently open cover A Mounting screw B Bulb cover lens C Halogen bulb 3 Remove the burned out bulb 4 Replace bulb using a tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves to handle the bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 5 Close bulb cover and replace mounting screw 6 Plug in oven or reconnect power t TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc The oven light is a 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder You will need a TORX T10 screwdriver to remove the bulb cover To Replace 1 Unplug oven or disconnect power 2 Gently pull vent screen rings and lift the screen off the exhaust vent at the top of the oven If using recirculating exhaust venting skip Step 3 A Vent screen B Rings
21. Speedcook Appliance SPEEDCOOK MICROWAVE OVEN 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 cccccccccceeeseseeseeeeeees 2 Model GH6208XR 8205278 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ssscccsssessssssseesssssessssseeesseeeeeenseees 3 Electrical Requirement sssrini a edia 5 PARTS AND FEATURE cccsssseccssssscessssseesessesseesssseeesensneeneesseees 6 Oven Cavity Coating EEN 6 Microwave System ACCUWAVE Technology 6 GH IN GE EEN 6 Un Le EEN 7 ACCESSORIES EE 7 GOOKING le 7 Sizzle Pan ANd Handle 2 cccesseeeeecceeeeeesssseeeeceeeeeesssssseeeeeeeeees 8 GIN EE 8 SUREMIST Steamer VeSSEl cccccccccsssssnceecceeeesssseeeeseeeeeeeess 8 OVEN CONTROL iit tiiicetciscececetstnnecnentecscsesatciesdinecsssenceacsuccacsessstecssnase 9 Control PAM Slissasccc2esdcccsdssseccnesdanasvancneccneeaackensvonctaces snauvsaaadecesssarbesss 9 Interactive TOUCH Dieplgn AAA 9 Main Men 10 Settings Gc MO DEE 12 COCK EE 12 DG E E E AS T A ET 12 Demo dee EE 12 RI el VE en E 13 Display COntWaSt cscccsatcssecsscessesciediseacdasaxensessensveescicaatenszeaeseacdeiazes 13 Learning Modes oegsgeekiegeg its eave aaa Eed 13 Bel 13 la sscvevekev en eege eege E E dE 13 GAC geess Ae GENEE eegener 13 leet eege eh t EEN EE EE 13 JEE ege E E 14 Child Locke 14
22. acklight 3 Select setting reduce after 2 minutes or off after 2 minutes 4 Touch OK Display contrast has 11 settings ranging from minimum to maximum To Set Display Contrast 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info Touch Display Contrast 2 3 Using and controls increase or decrease the contrast 4 Touch OK The Learning Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven When set functions can be entered with real displays and tones without actually turning on the microwave generator magnetron or the grill element While functions are operating in the Learning Mode the oven light will come on the fan will run and the turntable will rotate if set ON While the Learning Mode is active the Learn indicator is visible in the lower left command area The indicator is visible while the oven is in standby mode during programming and during Settings amp Info menu navigation The Learning indicator shares the lower left command area with the Timer countdown if both are in operation MAIN MENU Cook Method Time Power Most Used Food Type Kids Menu non Jan 12 2004 12 00 pm A Learning mode indicator Settings amp Info To Activate Learning Mode The oven must be off 1 On the Main Menu touch Settings amp Info On Settings amp Info screen touch More Choices Touch Learning Mode Touch On or Off to set
23. adesscnecteacesasdeesavessedadecsicsadedeienstedicies 22 lun Bee 22 Kids Men ee Ee euer Eege deer 22 Most Used Menu ccssccssecesseeeseeeeeesseeeseeeeeesensseeseeeeseensatenes 22 Food Type Ghart EE 23 Cook Method Chart 25 OVEN ei 27 General Cleaning et dedueegee de antes EENS erte 27 Replacing Mil 28 Replacing Cooktop Light EE 28 Replacing Oven Light csscssccsecerseeeseesseenseeseneneeseenseeennes 29 TROUBLESHOOTING ccsccsscseeseeenseesceeseenseeseeseeeseerseeeseenenenees 30 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE cccscssestssenserseeesserseeeseeseenseeneeenes 31 Replacement Parts issedn eE eaaa aN 31 WARRANTY E 32 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean ADANGER 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
24. anually simmering place the covered dish of water in the oven and set a simmer time of 1 second The water will start to boil the 1 second simmer time will end and the oven will stop Using oven mitts gently remove the covered dish of boiling water add the pasta re cover place the dish back in the oven and continue the cycle Simmering Rice Place food and water liquid covered in the oven and begin the cycle The sensor determines when the water starts to boil and figures the simmer time which will begin counting down in the display 21 The Sizzle Pan menu has 8 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Sizzle Pan see Time Power Cooking section Baked Goods Omelet Frozen Food Poultry Breast Boneless Meat Fish Steak Fried Eggs Nuts Sizzle Pan function uses microwaves and sometimes the grill element Microwaves quickly heat the pan while the grill element browns or crisps the food from above Some Sizzle Pan cycles are programmed to preheat the empty pan for 3 minutes before cooking begins When the preheating cycle is complete the oven will stop and prompt you to add the food to the Sizzle Pan The oven may prompt you to turn over the food during the cycle See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts m Oven cavity and door will become very hot during the Sizzle Pan cycle The use of oven mitts is recommended m The Sizzle Pan will become very hot Use oven mitts to grasp and
25. any other part of the oven with a fire or risk of electric shock metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Keep cord away from heated surfaces Ea m Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter B m PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly since open door operation can result in harmful exposure important that the oven door close properly and that there to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or is no damage to the tamper with the safety interlocks 1 Door bent b Do not place any object between the oven front face and 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel AWARNING E GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS m 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 Electrical Shock Hazard properly installed and gro
26. ay not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door During programming the CLEAR control changes the numeric programming values such as minutes seconds and cook power that are active in the display to their default value For example while entering a cook time touching CLEAR will change the time you have already entered to 0 00 The CLEAR control gives an invalid signal See Tones section if touched during cooking 13 The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 59 seconds and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the oven The Timer countdown can be seen in full screen or in minimized view In minimized view the countdown is always visible MAIN MENU A fimer 1953 Jan 12 2004 12 00 pm A Minimized Timer countdown While the Timer is in use the oven can still operate During an oven operation the Timer countdown will be minimized If the Timer ends while oven is still operating the end of Timer tones will sound and the set operating mode will remain active on the screen To Set Timer 1 Touch TIMER control 2 Using the and controls or the number pads enter desired time in minutes and seconds and then touch Start Timer The countdown will be in full screen view 3 Touch OK to minimize the countdown To see the countdown in full screen view touch the minimized Timer countdown pad on the touch screen or TIMER c
27. ay will direct you to turn over the poultry breasts 11 Oven features may be activated and or changed and display characteristics may be adjusted using the Settings amp Info menu Following is a brief description of each option OPTION SETTING Clock m Choose format Standard or Military m Turn Daylight Savings on or off m Adjust time set or hide clock See Clock section Contact m Find contact information toll free number and Info website Date m Set date month and day m Adjust year m Hide date See Date section Demo m View sales demonstration Mode i D See Demo Mode section Display m Set backlight brightness reduce after Backlight 2 minutes or turn off after 2 minutes See Display Backlight section Display m Set level of contrast between minimum and Contrast maximum using and controls See Display Contrast section Hints View comprehensive lists of hints for general operation and care of oven m Cleaning cavity control panel odors and turntable m Cookware covers depth materials and shape Food eggs moisture quantity and shape Methods arranging covering defrosting and standing m Power levels list of microwave power levels and sample foods for each Learning m Turn on or off Mode See Learning Mode section Volume m Set tone volume using and controls See Tones section 1 On Main Menu to
28. 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 The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months Do not operate the oven without the filters in place See Replacement Parts section in Assistance or Service to reorder filters See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions A B C D Sox SSS SS SSS A B SSS DI KOXA rre J KAANAAN KX MA ZS R HOARE EERO ry BARONY A Retaining tab B Filter frame C Grease filter D Charcoal filter To Remove Replace 1 Squeeze the small tab on the outer edge of the filter frame inward and pull down until the frame and filters drop out A Filter frame B Small tab C Grease filter 28 2 Replace the filters by inserting the long tab of the filter frame into the inner portion of the filter housing then swinging the outside of the frame up until it fits into place A B C AAAI Ys XXX XXXXX XXX XXX XX XXX
29. ch new stage begins When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL control is touched PROGRAMMED COOKING Some automatic cycles are sensor cycles See Cook Method Chart No amounts need to be entered A sensor in the oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats and adjusts the cook time accordingly The progress bar appears during sensing see Progress Bar section Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods The provided steamer vessel has a loose fitting lid which allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor When covering foods with plastic wrap be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape If the door is opened during a sensor cycle sensing will stop and the program will be canceled NOTES m The oven should be plugged in for at least 2 minutes m The oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry The room temperature should not exceed 95 F 35 C For optimal performance wait at least 30 minutes after grill cooking before sensor cooking Preheating of the Sizzle Pan is programmed in many automatic cooking cycles Preheating may be skipped after it has started by touching Skip Preheat on the touch screen For optimum results we recommend completing the p
30. cycle The Cook menu has 9 main food categories plus a shortcut to manual Cook see Time Power Cooking section Frozen Food Fish Seafood Poultry Vegetable Cereal Oatmeal Pasta Egg Rice Meat Cook may use microwaves and or grill elements as well as special cookware for various programs See Cook Method Chart for food item details such as food items available sensor functions and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Cook and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or oven for cooking and start the cycle The Melt menu has 5 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Melt see Time Power Cooking section Butter Margarine Chocolate Caramel Marshmallow Cheese Melt uses only microwaves to melt your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Melt and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or oven for cooking and start the cycle The Soften menu has 5 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Soften see Time Power Cooking section Frozen Juice Ice Cream Butter Margarine Caramel Dip Cream Cheese Soften uses only microwaves to soften your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then
31. d for grilling and start the cycle After Grilling The food grill rack Sizzle Pan oven cavity and door will be very hot Using oven mitts grasp the Sizzle Pan securely with both hands and remove it with the grill rack and food still in place to a heat safe surface When handling the hot Sizzle Pan use the detachable handle The Boil amp Simmer menu has 4 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Simmer see Time Power Cooking section Dried Pasta Fresh Pasta Brown Rice White Rice Boil amp Simmer is a sensor function and uses only microwaves to simmer your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts m Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear on the display m Use the provided steamer vessel base and lid or a microwavable dish with a loose fitting lid m Do not use plastic wrap as a cover during the Boil amp Simmer cycle m Do not remove the lid while the dish is still in the oven as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Boil amp Simmer Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food for simmering and start the cycle Simmering Pasta The water will need to boil before adding the pasta Place the dish of water covered in the oven and begin the cycle When the water boils the oven will stop and prompt you to add the pasta If m
32. d with the oven in this oven m Clean rack supports often see General Cleaning section Damage to the oven could result due to soil buildup The sizzle pan with its nonstick surface and detachable handle has been specially designed for microwave use and is ideal for pan frying pan browning foods in the oven See Sizzle Pan section The sizzle pan is also used as a drip pan under the grill rack during grilling cycles See Grill section Use the handle to grasp the pan Place gripping end on the edge of pan squeeze handle and lift pan See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions The grill rack is designed for grilling in the oven See Grill section Place the grill rack securely on sizzle pan the sizzle pan on the turntable and position food on grill rack See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions Rack and Pan Configurations Sizzle Pan Feature Grill Feature GED N SSS D A B A B C A Turntable B Sizzle Pan C Grill rack Use the SUREMIST steamer vessel with the Steam Cook feature or Boil amp Simmer feature to steam or simmer cook foods See Steam Cook and or Boil amp Simmer sections Cy A Lid B Insert C Base m The steamer vessel will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Dono
33. e oven uses a 1 000 watt halogen bulb with a 500 watt quartz bulb to serve as the grill element for various cooking functions When the element is in use the halogen bulb glows very brightly while the glow of the quartz bulb is barely if at all visible See Troubleshooting for quartz bulb testing The oven cavity and door will become hot The use of oven mitts is recommended A PY S B C A Glass turntable B Support C Hub The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the oven without having 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 for manual cooking cycles only This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two plates that are side by side When the manual cycle is over the turntable will automatically default to the ON mode To Turn On Off 1 Touch TURNTABLE ON OFF The display shows the Turntable On Off screen TURNTABLE The turntable can only be turned off when using a manual setting Th
34. e turntable can not be turned off for Auto preset settings 2 Select Off then touch OK The turntable off indicator will appear on the display Repeat to turn the turntable back on ACCESSORIES The following accessories have been provided with your new oven Any of the parts may be ordered for replacement The rectangular 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 to order replacement parts Y Z CM gt TW ETHEL USS FEO N m When not using the rack for cooking remove it from the oven Damage to the oven could result if someone unintentionally turns on the oven 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 Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels Do not use metal cookware utensils or a browning dish with the rack m Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven Do not use Sizzle Pan on rack Remove rack before using Grill function Remove rack before using Popcorn function 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 besides those supplie
35. edistribute 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 heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items 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 cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food MATERIAL Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers RECOMMENDATIONS Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Styrofoam Do not use in oven Silicone Follow manufacturer s recommendations Bakeware Straw Wicker Do not use in oven Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use o
36. en prompts to make your selections prepare your food and or oven for reheating and start the cycle The Defrost menu has 4 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Defrost see Time Power Cooking section Meat Poultry Fish Seafood Bread Defrost uses only microwaves to defrost the food Defrost should not be used for food left out of the freezer for more than 20 minutes or for frozen ready made food m Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at the time the cycle is started for optimal results How foods are stored can affect results m Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice containers before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the 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 See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch Defrost and then follow screen prompts to make your selections and to start the cycle Defrost programs are set by the weight of the food item in pounds and or ounces If the weight is not known touch Weight Unknown on the touch screen and follow the prompts Preparation instructions for each food item will be displayed while you are programming the
37. ence m Is the oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet m Is the radio or TV receiver near the oven Move the receiver away from the oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m Are the oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean m 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 operation 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 us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full
38. er s OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID recommended accessories in this oven when not in To reduce the risk of injury to persons use Do not overheat the liquid Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave Stir the liquid both before and halfway through oven when the microwave oven is in operation heating it When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Do not use straight sided containers with narrow Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter necks Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven After heating allow the container to stand in the cleaners may damage the filter microwave oven for a short time before removing Do not cover or block any openings on the the container microwave oven Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not utensil into the container use the microwave oven near water for example m Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a equipment swimming pool or similar locations m Intended to be used above ranges with maximum Do not immerse cord or plug in water width of 36 91 44 cm 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 Do not mount over a sink be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create Do not cover racks or
39. follow package directions m Do not place bag on cooking rack or grill rack m Do not use regular paper bags or glassware m Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time E Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper m Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 to 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 content 19 To Use Popcorn Sensor 1 Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN SENSOR control The oven will start automatically The display will show when the oven is sensing and will start counting down the time when sensing has finished When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 3 Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL control is touched The Food Type menu has 12 methods from which to choose Frozen Food Casserole Breakfast Food Poultry Vegetables Bread Meat Beverage amp Soup Dessert Fish Seafood Grains Pasta Rice Miscellaneous This menu allows you to choose what specific food item you want to cook and then choose how you would like to cook it if there is more than 1 cook method available All cook methods and foods are available through this menu See Food Type Chart in this manual or review your Quick
40. he base and cover m Do not remove the lid while the vessel is inside the oven as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings m The steamer vessel will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling 22 m To avoid scratching use plastic utensils m Do not overfill One half full is recommended m Follow directions on the display To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Steam Cook Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare the food for steaming and start the cycle The Kids Menu menu has programs for 10 typical children s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven Burrito Snack Pocket Chicken Nuggets Canned Pasta Hot Dog Frozen Kids Meal Frozen Pizza 5 Hot Chocolate Instant Cereal Instant Macaroni amp Cheese Kids Menu cycles use only microwaves to cook the food To Use Touch Kids Menu on Main Menu then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare the food and or oven for cooking and start the cycle The Most Used menu displays the 6 most used automatic cooking programs This provides you with your own customized menu which is easily accessible from the Main Menu The programs are shown in order of frequency of use The food type is shown first on the selection pad followed on the next line by the cook method Following is a sample Most Used menu screen MOST USED Burrito Meat Poultry Cook
41. ill sound indicating that the door needs to be opened and closed again before the oven will accept the start command During a cooking cycle the display shows progress bar Sensor functions only see Progress Bar section cooking animation see Cooking Animation section and the countdown of cook time remaining The display will also give prompts to tend to the food during certain automatic cycles Touch Screen The LCD touch screen is used to make menu selections adjust settings and input commands A C A Title description region B Menu and selection settings input region C Command input region Menu selections and input adjustments are made in the center portion of the screen and the command inputs start continue back cancel etc are made in the bottom portion of the screen Screen titles and descriptions are displayed in the top portion of the screen which accepts no input A light to medium pressure touch of the fingertip will activate the menu choice The Main Menu is displayed on the default screen MAIN MENU Cook Method Time Power Most Used Food Type Kids Menu Settings amp Info Jan 12 2004 12 00 pm From the Main Menu all automatic cooking programs can be activated all manual cooking can be programmed settings can be adjusted and instructions preparation and tips can be accessed The following demonstrates how to pan brown 2 boneless chicken breasts using the Cook
42. ings A Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch Date 3 On Date screen use Month or and Day or controls to set the month and day 4 Touch Adjust Year and change the year if desired To Hide Date On Date screen touch Hide Date The display will immediately return to the Main Menu Repeat to display the date The Demo Mode highlights the features and capabilities of the oven in a slide show on the display To Activate Demo Mode 1 On the Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch Demo Mode The demonstration immediately begins You can move forward or back in the demonstration by touching Next Page or Back or wait for the screen to advance When the demonstration is over it automatically loops back to the beginning and starts again 3 Touch Cancel Demo on the touch screen or touch CANCEL control to cancel Demo Mode and return the display to the Main Menu Display backlight may be set to reduce brightness or to turn off during sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity Sleep mode is an energy saving feature that darkens the display backlight after 2 minutes of inactivity During sleep mode only the time and date are visible along with instruction to touch the screen to reactivate the Main Menu To Set Display Backlight 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 Touch Display B
43. kup 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 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
44. 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 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 eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Turntable Part Number 8205992 Turntable Support and Rollers SUREMIST Steamer Vessel Part Number 8204727 Sizzle Pan Part Number 8205993 Turntable Hub Part Number 8205994 Cooking Rack Part Number 8206117 Cooking Rack Spacer Part Number 8206116 Cooking Rack Hook Part Number 8206118 Grill Rack tall Part Number 8184862 Cleaning Supplies Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552 Microwave Spray Cleaner Part Number 31476 Part Number 8205996 Sizzle Pan Handle Part Number 8204652 Grease Filters 2 Part Number 8205997 Charcoal Filters 2 Part
45. n activation To Operate Vent Fan Press FAN repeatedly to cycle through the settings boost high medium low and off The status will be displayed for a few seconds while the settings are being adjusted The cooktop light has 3 brightness settings high medium and low To Turn Light On Off Press LIGHT button repeatedly to cycle through the settings high medium low and off The status will be displayed for a few seconds while the settings are being adjusted The Night Light control button turns on the cooktop light at the lowest setting While the Night Light is on the Light control may still be used to brighten the cooktop When the cooktop light is turned off the Night Light will still be on The Night Light can be turned on or off only with the Night Light button The status will be displayed for a few seconds when the Night Light is turned on or off age ee wy SE NN CT A Cooking with grill element B Cooking with microwaves The cooking animation appears during any cooking cycle whether automatic or manual The animation shows what type of cooking is taking place POPPING Popcorn A W Sensing CNi A Cooking animation B Progress bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a sensor cooking cycle It will appear at the beginning of sensor cooking functions Vertical bars appear below the word Sensing and show progress by the darkening of the bar
46. ontrol The time can be reset during the countdown by touching TIMER entering a new time then touching OK or the START control To Cancel Touch TIMER control then touch Cancel Timer 14 The Child Lock disables all controls to prevent unintended use of the oven The only control that will function while the Child Lock is active is the CANCEL pad on the control panel Child Lock activation is possible only when the oven is in stand by mode To Activate Child Lock Touch and hold CANCEL control for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the display will show the padlock icon MAIN MENU E Jan 12 2004 12 00 pm If any controls are touched while the Child Lock is active the Child Lock is set reminder screen appears for 5 seconds Child Lock is set The controls cannot be activated while the Child Lock is set Press and hold CANCEL for 5 sec to turn off To Deactivate Child Lock Touch and hold CANCEL control for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the padlock icon will be removed from the display The vent fan has 4 speeds boost high medium and low To protect the oven the vent fan will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below gets too hot It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the oven When this occurs the vent fan cannot be turned off If the Fan button is pressed a reminder will appear in the display explaining the automatic fa
47. oor Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Oven Control section Is the Child Lock set See Child Lock section Is the Learning Mode activated See Learning Mode 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 door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Has tape been removed from turntable hub Remove tape See Turntable section 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 clean turntable support and rollers Replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on 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 30 Turntable rotates both directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows time countdown but is not operating Is the Timer in use See Timer section Is the Learning Mode in use See Learning Mode section Steam is coming from the vent screen m Some steam is normal
48. oor handle I Interactive touch display J Grease and charcoal filters 2 each F Exhaust vent for recirculation The oven has a durable nonstick coating that resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens For cleaning information see General Cleaning section 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 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 K Cooking rack P Model and serial number L Grill element plate M Oven light Q Turntable N Microwave inlet cover R Cavity recess O Door safety lock system Sensor Cooking The microwave system features the 6th SENSE cooking system A humidity sensor 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 B A Halogen bulb B Quartz bulb Th
49. reheating phase of each cycle in which preheating is programmed Doneness for food items may be adjusted for most automatic cycles Before starting a cycle touch Doneness on the touch screen and adjust the doneness with more done or less done controls The control adds to and the control subtracts from the recommended default cook time The more done and less done settings in most foods for which doneness may be adjusted are equal That is the same amount of time may be added to or subtracted from the cycle Some of the Meat and Poultry cycle have only the more done settings The Quick Touch Menu is a shortcut to 11 common program cycles Unlike the Most Used menu this list of preset cycles cannot be updated These programs are microwave only cycles Menu programs Baked Potato sensor Canned Vegetable Beverage Fresh Vegetable sensor Leftover Casserole Frozen Vegetable Sensor Dinner Plate sensor Spaghetti sensor Frozen Entr e sensor White Rice Instant Sensor Pizza Leftover To Use Quick Touch Menu Touch QUICK TOUCH MENU control and then follow the screen prompts Popcorn is a sensor function The sensor determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn The sensor will determine accurate popping times for bag sizes 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz 85 g or 1 75 oz 50 g For bag sizes not listed in this section
50. remove the pan from the oven Do not place hot Sizzle Pan directly on heat sensitive surfaces Damage may occur Use detachable handle when handling hot Sizzle Pan Do not use plastic utensils on the Sizzle Pan as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils Do not use metal utensils as they can scratch the pan Do not use the Sizzle Pan in any other microwave oven or ina standard thermal oven m Do not place the Sizzle Pan on the cooking rack or the grill rack Always use the turntable as a support for the pan m For best results coat the Sizzle Pan lightly with cooking oil to make removing food and cleaning the pan easier m When the grill element is in use the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu touch More Choices and then Sizzle Pan Follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare the food and or Sizzle Pan for cooking and start the cycle The Steam Cook menu has 4 main food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Steam Cook see Time Power Cooking section Fish Fillet Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable Shrimp Steam Cook is a sensor function and uses only microwaves to steam your food See Cook Method Chart for specific food items and amounts m Use the provided steamer vessel and its lid Place 1 cups 295 mL water in the base place food in the insert place the insert in t
51. rols or use number pad to adjust the power level between 10 and 100 4 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will count down the cook time During the countdown cook time and or cooking power may be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and following the prompts When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL control is touched 17 The Time Power control on the Main Menu is for manual cooking by cooking method There are 10 methods from which to choose Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot be changed Use the following chart as a guide METHOD COOK COOKWARE POWER WITH SETTINGS Reheat Microwaves Microwavable 10 100 100 only default Defrost Microwaves Microwavable 20 only only Cook Microwaves Microwavable 10 100 100 only default Grill Grill and Ovenproof 0 40 0 microwaves microwavable default grill rack Sizzle Pan Melt Microwaves Microwavable 30 only only Boil amp Microwaves Microwavable Enter desired Simmer only SUREMIST time Steamer vessel Sizzle Pan Microwaves Sizzle Pan 100 only only Soften Microwaves Microwavable 20 only only Steam Cook Microwaves Microwavable Enter desired only SUREMIST time Steamer vessel Warm Hold Microwa
52. rvice 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 m Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the risk of electric shock container is removed from the microwave oven is not Do not use paper products when appliance is always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT operated in the PAN BROWN mode on models LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE with this feature CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR Do not store any materials other than manufactur
53. rving of food Medium High Cooking fish fillets PERCENT NAME USE 60 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium Cooking ham whole poultry whole fish and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium Low Melting chocolate butter and marshmallows 20 Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening ice cream butter and cheese 10 Low Taking chill out of fruit MANUAL COOKING The ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time up to 10 minutes with each additional touch of the control Time may be added in 30 second increments by touching ADD 30 SEC or by minutes and seconds using the interactive touch screen display Cook power or cook time may be changed after cooking begins by using the Adjust Settings control While settings are being adjusted the countdown freezes and then resumes when adjustments are made The MICROWAVE TIME POWER control is for manual microwave only cooking To Use MICROWAVE TIME POWER 1 Touch MICROWAVE TIME POWER control pad 2 Touch or controls or use number pads to enter the cook time in minutes and seconds If using 100 cooking power skip Step 3 3 Touch Power 100 and then use or cont
54. s 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 STEAMER VESSEL Soft brush if necessary to clean holes m Dishwasher Stubborn Stains To remove stains such as tomato sauce use a nonabrasive cleanser a no scratch pad or a solution of dishwasher detergent and water 1 4 cup 60 mL detergent to 1 cup 250 mL warm water 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 SIZZLE PAN Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers m Mild cleanser water and washcloth m Dishwasher COOKING and GRILL RACKS Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers m Mild soap water and washcloth 27 RACK SUPPORTS Clean often to avoid soil buildup Soil buildup may lead to arcing and
55. s left to right Some time after the progress bar appears it may be replaced by Maximum Time Remaining indicator and the estimated remaining time which may fluctuate often When sensing is finished Time Remaining will appear with the actual remaining cook time 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 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 oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in oven Do not use the oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying 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
56. soils easier to remove Do not use metal or sharp utensils or scrapers 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 with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbs 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 CONTROL PANEL INTERACTIVE TOUCH DISPLAY Activate the Child Lock to avoid touch screen activation during cleaning See Child Lock section Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads or gritty washcloths Damage may occur Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen m Glass cleaner and soft cloth Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth not directly on panel m Mild soap water and soft washcloth OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergent
57. st e Boneless Pan Brown Sizzle Pan e Boneless Poached Cook MEAT Beef e Ground Beef Defrost or Cook e Hamburger Patty Cook Sizzle Pan or Grill Kabobs Grill Roast Sizzle Pan Steak Defrost or Grill Hot Dog Cook Meatballs Cook or Sizzle Pan Lamb Chops Defrost or Grill Pork e Bacon Sizzle Pan e Chops Defrost or Grill e Ham Slice Cook or Sizzle Pan e Ham Steak Cook or Sizzle Pan Sausage Cook or Sizzle Pan FISH SEAFOOD Fish Fillet e Fresh Cook or Steam Cook e Frozen Breaded Cook or Sizzle Pan e Frozen Non Breaded Defrost or Cook Fish Steak Defrost Sizzle Pan or Grill Fish Stick Frozen Cook or Sizzle Pan Scallops Defrost Shrimp Defrost Grill or Steam Cook CASSEROLE Casserole Leftover Reheat VEGETABLES Canned Vegetable Cook Fresh Vegetable e Asparagus Cook or Steam Cook e Baked Sweet Potato Cook Red Potato Steam Cook Broccoli Cook or Steam Cook Carrots Cook or Steam Cook Cauliflower Cook or Steam Cook Corn on the Cob Cook or Steam Cook Green Beans Cook or Steam Cook Mushroom Cook or Grill Onion Grill Pepper Grill Spinach Cook or Steam Cook Summer Squash Zucchini Cook Steam Cook or Grill Tomato Grill Frozen Vegetable Cook or Steam Cook BEVERAGE amp SOUP Beverage Reheat e Reheat or Kids Menu Hot Chocolate Frozen Juice Soften Soup Frozen Reheat Soup Thick Reheat Soup Thin Reheat 23 GRAINS PASTA RICE Canned Pasta
58. trols and Quick Touch controls The control pads are very sensitive and require only a light touch to activate For more information about the individual controls see their respective sections in this manual The display area functions as both a display and an interactive menu driven touch control It is designed to be easily navigable guiding you through the menus offering multiple selections accepting your input and executing your commands It also provides instructions tips and displays Display When power is first supplied to the oven the welcome screen appears asking whether you would like to set the clock Touch Yes and set the clock see Clock section or touch No and the time will default to 12 00 p m If the welcome screen appears at any other time a power failure has occurred Reset the clock if needed When the oven is not in use in standby mode the display shows the Main Menu and the date and time of day if they are set to be displayed See Clock and Date sections After 2 minutes of inactivity the display will go into sleep mode See Display Backlight section During programming the display shows menus servings and weights cooking time power temperature settings preheating instructions and or cookware and preparation instructions If an attempt is made to start the oven more than 5 minutes after the food has been placed inside a screen will appear and 4 tones w
59. tuse in a conventional or combination type oven with Sizzle or Grill functions or on electric or gas burners To avoid scratching use plastic utensils Do not overfill Using 1 cup 300 mL of water in base is recommended Lid Always use when cooking Place directly over the insert and base or just the base Insert Use when steam cooking to keep foods such as fish and vegetables out of water Place insert with food directly over base Do not use when simmering Base For steam cooking place water in base For simmering foods such as rice potatoes pasta and vegetables place food and water liquid in base See General Cleaning section for cleaning instructions OVEN CONTROL The oven s controls are accessed through its control panel and interactive touch display NOTE Due to the sensitivity of the control panel we have provided special instructions for cleaning the panel as well as the touch screen display See General Cleaning section for cleaning instructions A QUICK TOUCH MANUAL MAIN MENU Oe Cook Method Time Power Most Used e e Aeg STAR en CLEAR Hold 5 Sec ADD POPCORN QUICK TOUCH MICROWAVE 30 SEC SENSOR MENU TIME POWER 0 WARM HOLD TIMER TURNTABLE on off Food Type Kids Menu Settings amp Info 12 00 Jan 12 2004 14 pm OOO OOOO A Control panel B Interactive touch display The control panel houses basic con
60. uch Settings amp Info 2 Touch desired option touch More Choices for more categories then follow the instructions on the screen to select and or adjust settings 12 This is a standard 12 hour clock 12 00 AM 11 59 PM or a 24 hour clock 0 00 23 59 When power is first supplied to the oven or after a power failure the Welcome screen will appear asking whether you would like to set the clock If you choose to set the clock at that time the display will take you directly to the Clock screen If you choose not to set the clock the time of day will default to 12 00 p m and the clock will be displayed and continue to keep time The clock format defaults to 12 hour and to Daylight Savings OFF To Set Clock 1 On Main Menu touch Settings amp Info 2 On Settings amp Info screen touch Clock 3 On Clock screen touch Adjust Time and follow the instructions to set the time of day To Change Format Daylight Savings Settings On Clock screen select either Standard 12 hour or Military 24 hour and or select Daylight Savings ON or Daylight Savings OFF then touch OK To Hide Clock On Clock screen touch Adjust Time and then touch Hide Clock The display will immediately return to the Main Menu The date may be set and displayed on the Main Menu screen The default setting is Jan 1 To Set Date 1 On Main Menu touch Sett
61. unded Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord 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 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman Observe all governing codes and ordinances install an outlet near the microwave oven Required SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS m A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules m A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker m A separate circuit serving only this appliance 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 E J A Oven door B Metal shielded window C Control panel D Fan Light and Night Light buttons E Halogen cooktop lights 2 top surface of oven G Intake vent H D
62. ved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m Donot 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 microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved 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 For Use with Grill Element Use only microwavable ovenproof cookware such as glass or ceramic glass for automatic Grill and Manual Grill cycles m Do not place cookware on grill rack m Place cookware directly on the turntable Cookware may be used under the grill rack to catch drippings 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 NAME USE 100 High default Quick heating convenience foods and setting foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat and poultry pieces Heating cream soups 80 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high such as meat loaf 70 Reheating a single se
63. ven 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 RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Acceptable for use Glass China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use T STYROFOANM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company 16 Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place 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 Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the 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 appro
64. ves Microwavable 10 only only To Use 1 Touch Time Power on the Main Menu 2 Select a method from the chart 3 Follow instructions on the display to program cooking time 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 oven Warm Hold can be used by itself or it can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle See Cooking in Stages section m Cover plates of food m Cover foods that were covered while being cooked m Do not cover baked goods such as pastries pies turnovers etc To Use for single cycle 1 Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the oven door Touch WARM HOLD control Adjust warm time if desired 4 Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will count down the warm time en During the countdown warm time may be changed by touching Adjust Settings on the touch screen and adjusting the remaining time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder tones and return to the Main Menu 18 and cooking power Touch Start on the touch screen or START control The display will count down the cook time During the countdown cook time and some cooking powers may be changed by touching
65. za Roll 1 4 servings Frozen Vegetable senses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Burrito 1 or 2 burritos Cheese Sticks 1 4 servings Frozen Fish Fillet breaded 1 4 servings Fillet non breaded 1 6 pieces Fish Stick 1 4 servings 6 18 pieces e French Toast 1 4 pieces e Snack Pocket 1 or 2 servings m Poultry Chicken Pieces Bone In 0 5 3 5 Ibs 227 g 1 5 kg Chicken Pieces Boneless 0 2 1 5 lbs 90 680 g e Chicken Nuggets 1 4 servings 4 16 pieces e Chicken Tenders 1 4 servings e Ground Poultry 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 Ibs 227 454 680 or 900 g Poultry Breast Boneless Poached 0 2 1 5 lbs 90 680 g m Cereal Oatmeal Instant Oatmeal 1 4 servings Regular Oatmeal 1 4 servings Hot Wheat 1 4 servings Instant Cereal 1 4 servings Regular Grits senses 1 4 servings Quick Grits senses 1 4 servings m Egg Fried 1 4 eggs Omelet 2 4 eggs Poached 1 4 eggs Scrambled 1 4 eggs m Meat e Bacon 2 4 slices Ground Beef 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 Ibs 227 454 680 or 900 g Ham Slice 1 4 slices Ham Steak 4 8 oz 113 227 g Hamburger Patty 1 4 patties Hot Dog 1 4 hot dogs Meatballs 0 5 or 1 0 Ib 227 or 454 g Sausage 2 10 links m Vegetables Canned 8 32 oz 237 946 mL Fresh Asparagus senses 8 16 oz 227 454 g Potato Baked Sweet senses 1 4 potatoes Broccoli senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Carrots senses 1 6 cups 250 mL 1 5 L Corn on the Cob senses 1 4 ears Green Beans senses 1 6 cups 25

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