Whirlpool GT1196SH manual

MODELS GT1195SH GT1196SH P ART NO. 3828W5A1146/8171826A Microwave Ovens A Note to Y ou ..........................................2 Microwave Oven Safety ........................3 Installation Instructions .........................5 Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven.....................................7 How your microwave oven works ...........7 [...]

2 A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier . T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-fr ee operation, we developed this Use and Car e Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and ma[...]

3 continued on next page M ICROW A VE O VEN S AFETY • As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. • Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working pr operly , or if it has been damaged or dropped. • The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service person[...]

4 MICROWA VE OVEN SAFETY SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Do not mount over a sink. • Do not stor e anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the micr owave oven is in operation. • T o reduce the risk of fir e in the oven cavity: – Do not overcook food. Car efully attend the microwave oven if paper , plastic, or other combustibl[...]

5 I NST ALLA TION I NSTRUCTIONS Before you begin operating the oven, car efully r ead the following instructions. 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a door that isn’t lined up corr ectly , damage around the door , or dents inside the oven or on the exterior . If there is any damage, d[...]

6 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS E LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ( CONT . ) GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be gr ounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, gr ounding reduces the risk of electric shock by pr oviding an escape wire for the electric curr ent. The microwave oven is equipped with a[...]

7 G ET T ING TO K NOW Y OUR M ICROW A VE O VEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please r ead this information befor e you use your oven. F OR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS • Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see[...]

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE O VEN • Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs befor e heating. In rar e cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting [...]

9 Y our microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive. T o help get you up and running quickly , the following is a list of the oven’ s basic features: 1. One-T ouch Door Open Button. Push this button to open the door . 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not work unless the door is securely closed. 3. [...]

10 10 SENSOR COOK REHEA T POPCORN (3 SIZES) AUTO COOK WARM HOLD ADD MINUTE PERSONAL CHOICE LESS MORE COOK TIME COOK POWER CLOCK SET 12 3 6 5 4 789 0 ENTER ST AR T CANCEL OFF COOK HEATER OZ OFF T/TABLE AUTO DEFROST C ONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES Y our microwave oven contr ol panel lets you choose the cooking function you want quickly and easily . The fol[...]

11 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE O VEN C ONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES ( CONT . ) Interrupting cooking Y ou can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door . The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. T o restart cooking, close the door and Press ST ART . If you do not want to continue cooking: • Close the door and the[...]

12 S ETTING THE CLOCK When you first plug in your microwave oven, the display tells you to “PLEASE SET TIME OF DA Y.” Then the display shows “:”. If the electric power ever goes off, the display will r epeat this message when the power comes back on. NOTE: Y ou can cook without setting the clock, but the display will not show the correct ti[...]

Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: Display scrolls the wor ds “TOUCH ST ART OR POWER” 3. T ouch ST ART/ENTER. 4. At the end of the cooking time: Display will show “END” and 4 tones will sound. 13 C OOKING A T HIGH COOK POWER 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door . 2. T ouch COOK TIME. Display scrolls the wor ds “ENTER COOKING TIME[...]

14 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN C OOKING A T DIFFERENT COOK POWERS ( CONT . ) 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door . 2. T ouch COOK TIME. Display scrolls the wor ds “ENTER COOKING TIME” Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: Display scrolls the wor ds “TOUCH ST ART OR POWER” 3. T ouch COOK POWER. Display scrolls the wor ds “ENTER POW[...]

3. T ouch Number pad to choose the type of food. 4. T ouch Number pad to enter the amount. 5. T ouch ST ART/ENTER. 6. At end of cooking time: Display will show “END” and 4 tones will sound. 15 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN U SING AUTO COOK AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave- prepar ed foods without needing to set times and cook powers. AUTO[...]

16 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN U SING AUTO DEFROST Y ou can defrost food by choosing a category and set- ting a weight. AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry , and Fish. 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door . 2. T ouch AUTO DEFROST . Select menu 1-3. (See the following chart or cooking guide behind [...]

17 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN • Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield par ts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sur e the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining. • For better results, let food stand after defr osting. (For more[...]

18 S ENSOR C OOKING Y our microwave oven has a sensor that detects the humidity released by the food. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food. The sensor is used by 3 special functions: SENSOR COOK, SENSOR REHEA T , and SENSOR POPCORN. The simple instructions for these functions are on the following pages. [...]

19 SENSOR COOKING AMOUNT 1 to 3 cups 1 ⁄ 4 to 2 lbs 1 ⁄ 4 to 2 lbs 1 to 4 eggs 1 to 2 servings INSTRUCTIONS Combine the ingredients per the r ecipe in a 1- to 2-quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking is complete, allow 5 minutes standing time. Crumble meat into a microwavable container . Season and cover with plastic w[...]

20 SENSOR COOKING DIRECTIONS • Follow package directions. • Use a popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking. • Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. • Pop only 1 package at a time. • Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping pop- corn. • If you are using a micr owave popcorn popper , follow manufacturer[...]

21 M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS C OOKING G UIDE Amount of food • If you increase or decr ease the amount of food you prepar e, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary , add more time in small increments. Star[...]

22 M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS ( CONT . ) Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There ar e, however , some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is pr epackaged in an aluminum foil container , refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer becaus[...]

23 ANSWERS No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. Y ou can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven. If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven, you can get poor cooking performance and/or arcing. Y ou can use aluminum f[...]

24 If none of these items is causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 25. Problem The microwave oven will not run. Microwave cooking times seem too long. The turntable will not turn. The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking. Y ou do not hear the Programming T one. The fan seems t[...]

25 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to Y ou” section). This information will help us better respond to your r equest. Our consultants prov[...]

7/99 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION WILL P A Y FOR FSP ® replacement parts and r epair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company . FSP re[...]