Whirlpool GH8155XJ User's Manual
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1. 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 equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS gi UuUNKN H pB NO PARTS AND FEATURES Microwave Inlet Cover Microwave Light Vent Grille Metal Shielded Window Model and Serial Number Plate Cooking Rack Charcoal and Grease Filters shipped in oven cavity 789 10 8 Cooking Guide Label 9 Cooktop Light 10 Control Panel Parts and Features not shown Turntable Tupperware M icrosteamer 1 Turntable 2 Hub 3 Support 4 Shaft The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Remove tape from the hu2. Fresh 1 to 4 cups Moisten and place in Vegetables 250mL to 1L microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes Frozen 10to 20 oz Remove from package Entree 284 to 567 g Loosen cover on three sides If not in microwavable container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent 12 FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Beverage 1 or 2 8 ounce Do not cover The diameter 250 mL cups of the cup s opening will affect how it heats A smaller diameter opening may become hotter Dinner Plate 1 serving 1 Place food on plate cover plate 8 to 16 with plastic wrap and vent oz 2 to 45 kg Soup 1 to 4 cups Place in microwavable 250 mL to 1L container cover with plastic wrap and vent Popcorn 3 5 oz 100 g Pop only one package ata 3 0z 85 g time 1 75 oz 50 g Do not use regular paper bags or glass utensils Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content To Use Sensor Cooking 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 eight SENSOR ONE TOUCH pads The microwave oven will automatically turn on after a short delay The progress bar
3. To Use 1 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 10096 Touch the number pad s using the Cooking Power chart 2 Touch START ENTER The display will countdown 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 3 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power can be changed after touching START ENTER without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME Use the number pads to enter the new cook time Touch START ENTER To Change Cooking Power Touch COOK POWER Use the number pads to enter the new cooking power or repeatedly touch COOK POWER Touch START ENTER 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 eight food pads FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Baked 1 to 4 medium Pierce each one several Potatoes 10to 130z 264 times with a fork Place on to 369 g each turntable around edges at least 1 in 2 5 cm apart At the end of cooking let stand 5 minutes Frozen 1 to 4 cups Remove from package Vegetables 250 mL to 1L Place in microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes
4. Cooking Cover Always use when cooking Place directly over the colander and dish or just the dish Colander Use for foods such as fish vegetables and potatoes Do not use with foods such as rice pasta and white beans When using place directly over the dish Dish Use for foods such as rice and pasta To Use Steam Cook Before using make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for 2 minutes and fill the dish with at least 1 4 cup 60 mL of water when using the colander More water may be needed when not using the colander Place Microsteamer on center of turntable 1 Touch STEAM COOK 2 Touch number pads to enter length of time to steam 3 Touch START ENTER BOIL will appear on the display When water begins to boil the display will count down the steam 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 4 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Use Simmer Cook for foods like soups casseroles stews and other liquid food It can also be used to cook pasta To Use Simmer Cook Before using make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes add 1 4 to cup 60 to 125 mL of water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid not plastic wrap 1 Touch SIMMER COOK 2 Touch the number pads to set a length of time to simmer 3 Touch S
5. Power nnns 11 MICROWAVE OVEN USE nennen nennen nnn 12 Cooking iue o Aa a Ad 12 Sensor Cooking entendi aieia e tiit rne 12 Pre Set Cooking nens 13 Cooking in Stages sssssssesennenenennnnennnnnns 13 Reheatihg dee HERO berg ener iere deatacsacieccs 13 Defrosting im re ttapomaipetetiea he aem Es 14 Steamlihg 5a Ue eb b tus 14 Simmering uie tetto ttf cre en tete det oh ER trae 15 Warm Hold sec tee need b a inen ido 15 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE eren nnn nnn nnn nnns 16 General Cleaning senes 16 Replacing Filters ta edt tte e P DR 16 Replacing Cooktop Light n 17 Replacing Microwave Oven Light sees 17 TROUBLESHOOTING rre 18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ener nnn 19 In the 5 A sco ite ene PCR SD RR RE AR 19 WARRANTY aaisan sanana raana aa nnn nnn ten a aun 20 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 hazar
6. as the time nears the end When all twelve lines all three segments are lit the cooking cycle is completed 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 code charts in the Cooking and Reheating sections for additional information The START ENTER pad begins 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 cancelled If cooking is interrupted touching START ENTER will resume the preset cycle The OFF CANCEL pad stops most functions except for the Timer Control Lock and Demo Learning Mode The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START ENTER to resume the cycle Touch J ET START control to automatically start the microwave oven for a thirty second cook time at 10096 cooking power While the oven is operating touch J ET START control to add thirty seconds of cook time at the set cooking power After a cycle ends touch J ET START control to add thirty seconds of cook time at 10096 cooking power Multiple thirty second increments can be added any time by repeatedly touching J ET START control This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a
7. during heating may help to avoid this m Theturntable 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 Donotusethe 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 Useovenmitts or potholders when removing containers from oven m Donotovercook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for five minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Donotcook or reheat whole eggs or eggs inside the shell Steam build up 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 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 Startin
8. end of cycle for more even defrosting m Usesmall 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 J ET DEFROST system has three 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 stew Lamb stew and chops Pork chops ribs roasts sausage POULTRY Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish 14 The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting Do not defrost less than Ib 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats except stew cubes and bulk sausage on microwavable roasting rack provided with the microwave oven Place stew cubes and bulk sausage in microwavable baking dish Place on microwavable roasting rack chicken breast side up Remove giblets from whole chicken Place in microwavable baking dish To use J ET DEFROST system 1 2 Touch the J ET DEFROST pad Touch the number pad 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch the J ET DEFROST pad repeatedly to scroll through foods Touch the number pads to enter the weight Meats and Poultry can be set from 2 to 6 6 Ib 91 g to 3 kg Fish can b
9. fire or risk of electric shock 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 operat ed in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s 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 m When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on m Use 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 micro wave 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 and the like Do not immerse cord or plug in water m Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter m Do not mount over a sink m 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
10. lt gt 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 sesssesseeenn n 2 MODEL GH8155XJ 4619 652 60183 8184020 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY nee nnns 3 Electrical Requirements ssseeeeeenes 5 PARTS AND FEATURES nennen nnne nn en nn 5 Turntable oit te OD o dide iR Piae d s cd 6 Designed Cooking Rack sssnns 6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL nennen nnns 7 Display p E MER RR 7 Progress Bar ciere n e eri 7 Number Codes ceo n ted ded 7 Star Eriter scene etedaitedesei mist et ptor irs 7 Off Canceli ee Ti o o e erede de Ee edere 7 JET START Feature arie reden id erede 7 ClOClen iin ee ete otal alanine fefe de deed 8 FONES cierre teet ieee EIER Ree RR RETE dS 8 lug 8 CODnLEO OC erect ie tener era reete era Pera erae e Pepe Reve REP ea era read 8 Vent Fat cioe tito deat fed tecpen itat on iei 9 Cooktop Eight ceci s e REGNA Se Dn 9 Demo Learning Mode sssneeeennnens 9 BEFORE USING erre tene enn nn 9 Food Characteristics 4 be eode tin ea eae 9 Cooking Guidelines nns 10 Cookware and Dinnerware sse 10 Aluminum Foil and Metal ssseeene 11 Cooking
11. 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 D Electrical 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 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 properly installed and grounded
12. oven When this occurs the VENT FAN 4 SPEEDS 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 two seconds The cooktop light has three options on night and off To Turn On Night Off Repeatedly touch LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF to cycle through options The demo learning 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 Before setting make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off To Turn On Off Touch and hold TIMER OFF for five seconds until two tones sound and d appears on the display Repeat to turn off and remove d from the display BEFORE USING 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 Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door m Donotoperate microwave oven when it is empty m Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating Use of a wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl
13. 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 Is the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean 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 only use 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 C ustomer 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 et
14. until the front of the filter slides off the front lower lip Swing the front of the filter down and slide out The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30 watt bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave or disconnect power 2 Remove the two outer vent grille mounting screws located above the cover 1 Upper lip 2 Spring 3 Lower lip To Replace 1 Replace charcoal filters by positioning the filter at the back of the opening and resting it on the springs While pushing the filter into the springs position the front of filter between the front upper and lower lips 2 Replace grease filters by inserting one end into the frame Swing other side up and slide into position 3 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power UJ zi o ct gt D Q F o h o mi z C a ct gt D 2 o c p cr o I 3 o lt D The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30 watt bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 4 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 1 1 Mounting screw 1 Bulb cover 3 Replace light Close bulb cover Replace mounting screws 5 Replace light Close bulb cover 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 6 Slide the top of the
15. TART ENTER BOIL will appear on the display When water begins to boil the display will count down the simmer 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 4 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Simmering Pasta Use a container large enough to cover food completely with water Add 1 tablespoon 15 mL oil to water Put container and water in the microwave oven and follow the above steps setting a simmer time of one second When time ends place food in the water Cover then follow the above steps setting the desired simmer 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 microwave oven Warm Hold can be used by itself or after an automatic cooking cycle Opening the door before the cycle ends 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 ENTER WARM will appear on the display and the warm time will countdown When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every mi
16. 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 if 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 should 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 Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a
17. b 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 To Turn Off 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 in 25 cm plates that are side by side 1 Touch TURNTABLE ON OFF TURNTABLE OFF will appear in the display Display will prompt you to enter cook time 2 Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook 3 Touch START ENTER or START Foroptimal results halfway through cook time turn plate s so the food in the front is in the back 4 Touch OFF CANCEL or CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Turntable will be turned back on The cooking rack is ideal for two level cooking It provides extra cavity space for cooking two 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 1 Proper Use m Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Donotallow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor m Donotuse metal cookware utensils or a browning dish with the rack m D
18. c 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 Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Replacement Parts Turntable Part No 4393751 Turntable Support Part No 4393752 Turntable Rollers Part No 4393753 Turntable Hub Part No 4393754 Cooking Rack Part No 4393826 Grease Filters Part No 8169758 Charcoal Filters Part No 4393791 Cooktop and Microwave Light Bulb Part No 4393681 19 WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation 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 LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY From the second throug
19. d 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 pro vided 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 may 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
20. e or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR m Glass cleaner and paper towels or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel 16 THE TUPPERWARE MICROSTEAMER m Soft brush if necessary to clean holes m Dishwasher The Tupperware Microsteamer is dishwasher safe 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 74 cup detergent to 1 cup warm water TURNTABLE Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every six to twelve months Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place See Assistance or Service to reorder filters See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing filters Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock To Remove 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the grease filters by pushing up and sliding to the side Pull tab down until the filter drops out 1 Push up 2 Tabs 3 Remove charcoal filters by pushing the back of each filter away from you
21. e set from 2 to 4 4 Ib 91 g to 2 kg Touch START ENTER The display will count down the defrost time About halfway through defrosting TURN will appear on the display while the oven continues to operate Open door turn food close door then press START ENTER to resume 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 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Defrost Manually Pow NUR Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost Touch COOK POWER Touch 3 Touch START ENTER 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 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Use the Tupperware Microsteamer provided with the microwave oven with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods 1 Cooking cover 2 Colander 3 Dish See General Cleaning section for additional information The Tupperware Microsteamer will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling m Do not use ina conventional or combination type oven with Crisp or Grill functions or on electric or gas burners m To avoid scratching use plastic utensils m Do not overfill One half full is recommended
22. eces 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 10 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 3 e in 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Earthenware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use non recycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use 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 Coo
23. ervice See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable rotates both directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle 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 service 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 Learning Mode in use See Demo Learning Mode section Tones are not sounding m Aretones turned off See Tones section Steam is coming from the vent grille m Some steam is normal Fan running slower than usual m Theoven has 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 or TV Interference Is
24. ew cooking power or repeatedly touch COOK POWER Touch START ENTER Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating four specific foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY Pizza Slice 1 1 to 3 slices 5 oz 142 g sensor each Sauce sensor 2 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Casserole 3 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Baked Goods 4 1 to 6 pieces 2 oz 57 g example medium each muffin or bagel Make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes 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 4 Touch START ENTER 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 5 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Change Cook Time Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE LESS or NORML time 13 The J ET DEFROST feature 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
25. g 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 lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwaves may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam 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 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 pi
26. h fifth year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the microwave magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner accessible light bulbs and filters Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use 3 Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 7 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 U
27. kware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Putcookware 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 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 aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never allow contact with another metal object during 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 Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 M edium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 10096 High 10 default setting Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as
28. lay will return to the time of day mode 2 Touch the number pads to set the length of time 3 Touch TIMER SET or START ENTER If not touched within five seconds START will appear on the display If not touched within one minute the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be cancelled When the set time ends END will appear on the display and one tone will sound 4 Touch TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer Remember do not touch the Off Cancel pad because the microwave oven will turn off The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the VENT FAN LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF and START ENTER pads will function The Control Lock is preset unlocked but can be locked To Lock Unlock Control Before locking make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off Touch and hold START ENTER for five seconds until two tones sound and a picture of a lock appears on the display Repeat to unlock and remove the lock picture from display The vent fan has four speeds ranging from 4 fastest to 1 slowest 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 one hour to cool the microwave
29. m or p m To Set Before setting make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch the number pads to set the time of day 3 Touch CLOCK or START ENTER 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 pad touch short tone m EndofTimer countdown long tone Two tones m Reminder repeat each minute after the end of cycle tones m Function has been entered or exited Three tones m Invalid pad touch Four tones m End of cycle All Tones All of the preceding tones are preset on All except the end of Timer countdown can be turned off To Turn Off On Touch and hold the number pad 2 for five seconds until two tones sound Repeat to turn tones back on Valid Pad Touch Tones The valid pad touch tones are preset on but can be turned off To Turn Off On Touch and hold the number pad 1 for five seconds or until two 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 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 time countdown for five seconds when the microwave oven is in use touch TIMER SET To Set 1 Touch TIMER SET If no action is taken after one minute the disp
30. nited States 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 this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center 1 800 253 1301 toll free from anywhere in the U S A 5 00 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealername 0000 LLL reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address 5 ea oss LL xs sis Write down the following information about your appliance to Phonenumber 0000000000 0 LLL better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial Model number o o De Loi Le Led itus tes number You can find this information on the model and serial Serial number 20000 LLL number label plate located on your appliance as shown in the Parts and Features section Purchase dates o an Ls cL 4619 652 60183 8184020 Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A 2001 Whirlpool Corporation Tupperware is a Registered Trademark of Dart Industries Inc Tupperware Worldwide 5 01 All rights reserved Styrofoam is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company Printed in China
31. nute 3 Touch OFF 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 ENTER 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 wash cloths or some paper towels Damage may occur The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil m Mild non abrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild non abrasive 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 tablespoon 15 mL of either lemon juic
32. onotletfood container on rack touch the top or sides ofthe oven Do not place popcorn bags on rack The rack is designed specifically for this oven Do not uSe it in any other oven m Do not cook food directly on the rack Always use a microwave safe container m Only use the rack when cooking on two levels Do not store it in the oven Damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally turns on the oven MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL SENSOR ONE TOUCH E 2222 ET SIMMER ED DEFROST COOK POWER HOLD o2 222 CO C LIGHT 5 D VENT FAN ONINIGHT OFF 4 SPEEDS TURNTABLE When power is first supplied to the microwave oven PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY scrolls 3 times and then a will appear on the display Any other time the above text scrolls followed by a on the display a power failure has occurred Touch OFF CANCEL and reset the Clock if needed When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts If RETRY blinks on the display for one second an invalid pad was touched Retry your entry 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 COOK J ET DEFROST control REHEAT and SENSOR ONE TOUCH control The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right
33. soups beverages and most vegetables 9096 9 meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups Cooking small tender pieces of 8096 8 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf 70 7 Medium High Reheating a single serving of food 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 and pot roasts Simmering stews PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 40 4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 3096 3 Defrosting bread fish meats Medium Low poultry and precooked foods Defrost 2096 2 Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1096 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit To Set a Cooking Power other than 100 1 2 3 Touch COOK POWER or Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook Touch the number pad using the Cooking Power chart Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through powers Touch START ENTER The display will countdown 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 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 11 MICROWAVE OVEN USE
34. vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave 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 m Hasa household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit m Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions Oven will not operate m Is the door completely closed Firmly close door m is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section m Onsome models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section m Is the magnetron working properly 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 m This is normal and occurs when the transformer in the magnetron cycles on Oven door looks wavy m This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate m Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support m is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and replace turntable support Replace turntable Put in 1 cup 250 mL of water then restart oven If still not working call for s
35. will show the approximate time remaining 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 2 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time except POPCORN can be changed for twenty seconds after touching a pad To Change Cook Time Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE LESS or NORML time Times and cooking power have been preset for five microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD CODE QUANTITY Rice sensor 1 5 to 2 cups 125 mL to 500 mL Canned 2 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1L Vegetables B acon 3 1 to 6 pieces average thickness Instant Cereal 4 1 to 4 servings French Toast 5 1 to 4 pieces frozen M ake sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes No quantity needs to be entered The amount listed is the amount to cook Differences in the amount of fat meat thickness and curing process affect results Average is 16 slices per pound To Use Pre Set 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 except for Rice 4 Touch START ENTER 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
36. will sound every minute 5 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Change Cook Time Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE LESS or NORML time The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to three stages Cook settings can be used in any order except defrosting which must be the first stage 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 first stage 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch the number pad s using the Cooking Power chart to set the cooking power for the first cycle 5 Repeatsteps 1 4 for the second and third cycles 6 Touch START ENTER The display will countdown each ofthe cook times A 1 2 or 3 will appear on the display during their respective stages 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 7 Touch OFF 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 ENTER without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME Use the number pads to enter the new cook time Touch START ENTER To Change Cooking Power Touch COOK POWER Use the number pads to enter the n
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