Whirlpool GH7155XHS manual

Use And Care G U I D E MICROW A VE HOOD COMBINA TION MODEL GH7155XHS 3828W5A1053/4359953 A Note to Y ou ........................................2 Microwave Oven Safety .......................3 Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven ...................................6 Using Y our Microwave Oven..............1 1 Using the safety lock .................[...]

2 A Note 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 tr ouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and main[...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. • Read and follow the specifi[...]

4 MICROW A VE OVEN SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair , or adjustment. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Y our Microwave Oven” section. • T o reduce t[...]

5 MICROW A VE OVEN SAFETY Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 V olt, 60 Hz, AC only , 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is requir ed. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 pr ong outlet. Do not [...]

6 Microwaves pass through most glass, paper , and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the ener gy . Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the ener gy . How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens ar e safe. Microwave ener gy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’ s this heat that cooks the fo[...]

7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement. • When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 ⁄ 16 inch above the turntable. Follow the direc- tions supplied with the browning dish. • Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside t[...]

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Microwave oven features 6 5 Y our microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. T o get you up and running quickly , the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. Door Handle. Pull to open door . 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not o[...]

9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Control panel features Y our microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily . All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, se[...]

10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 3. COOK. T ouch this pad to cook common microwave-prepared foods with the SENSOR feature. The oven’ s sensors will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food. 4. POPCORN. T ouch this pad to pop popcorn with the SENSOR feature. The oven’s sensor will tell t[...]

Using Y our Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully . Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads. T o lock or deactivate the control panel: T ouch and hold ST ART/ENTER for 4 seconds. T [...]

Using the bi-level cooking rack The Bi-Level Cooking Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven. If you need a replacement rack, you can order one from your Whirlpool designated service company , or by calling t[...]

• T o see the time of day while the timer is counting down, touch CLOCK. • If you want to use other command pads while the timer is counting down, touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute T imer . 1. T ouch TIMER SET . 2. Enter time to be counted down. Example for 3 minutes: T ouch “3 0 0”. 3. T ouch ST ART/ENTER (display counts down set time) [...]

14 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power , the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 10 stands for a dif ferent percentage of cook power . The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for , and the cook[...]

15 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers (cont.) 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. T ouch COOK TIME. ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across display . Example for 7 minute, 30 seconds: T ouch “7 3 0”. 3. T ouch COOK POWER. ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 scrolls across display . Example for 50% cook power: T ouch “5”. P[...]

16 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Weight conversion chart Y ou ar e probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals 1 ⁄ 4 pound). However , in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST , you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in frac[...]

17 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Defrosting tips • When using AUTO DEFROST , the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). • Before starting, make sur e you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or ela[...]

18 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using W ARM HOLD (cont.) • Food cooked covered should be covered during W ARM HOLD. • Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during W ARM HOLD. • Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during W ARM HOLD. • Do not use more than one complete W ARM HOLD cycle (about 1 hour [...]

19 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using SENSOR COOK Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. COOK has preset Cook Powers for 3 food catego- ries: Number 1 for Frozen Entree, Number 2 for Casserole, or Number 3 for Rice. 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. T ouch COOK. SELECT MEN[...]

20 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using SENSOR BAKED POT A TO Cooking with BAKED POT A TO lets you bake one or several potatoes by touching one pad. NOTES: • Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times. Do not cover . • After baking, let stand for 5 minutes. 1. Put potato in oven and close the door . 2. T ouch BAKED POT A TO. Four seconds[...]

21 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using SENSOR VEGET ABLE Cooking with VEGET ABLE lets you heat common microwave-prepared vegetables without needing to program times and Cook Powers. VEGET ABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Number 1 to select Fresh, Number 2 for Frozen, or Number 3 for Canned. 1. Place vegetables in oven and close door[...]

22 Microwave cooking tips 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 neces- sary , add more time in small incr ements. Starting temperature[...]

23 CARING FOR YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. Ther e are, however , some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container , refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because mic[...]

24 Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air , the charcoal filter (available from your designated service company , Part No. 4359416) should be installed. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced [...]

25 Replacing the cooktop and oven lights The cooktop light 1. Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb(s) available from your designated service company , or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301 . Make sure to have [...]

26 CARING FOR YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 4. Lift up the bulb holder . 5. Replace the bulb. 6. We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb available from your designated service company , or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301. Make sure to have your model number when ordering. 7. Replace the bulb holder , [...]

27 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[...]

28 If none of these items is causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 29. 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[...]

29 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 request. Our consultants provi[...]

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