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®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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MODEL GH8155XJ
4619-652-60183/8184020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 Turntable ......................................................................................6 Designed Cooking Rack ..............................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ...........................
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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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS n Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking n When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. equipment. n Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. n Intended to be used above ranges with max imum Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. n Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should n Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filt
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Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES WARNING 12 3 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in 1. Microwave Inlet Cover 8. Cooking Guide Label death, fire, or electrical shock. 9. Cooktop Light 2. Microwave Light 10. Control Panel 3. Vent Grille Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, 4. Metal Shielded Win
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Turntable Designed Cooking Rack The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides ex tra 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 1 rack. 2 3 1 4 1. Turntable 2. Hub 1. Proper Use 3. Support ■ Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders 4. Shaft when handling. The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook foo
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Progress Bar MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during COOK, JET DEFROST™ control, REHEAT and SENSOR ONE TOUCH control. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all twelve lines (all three segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is completed. Number Codes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A number code includes one or more of
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Clock Timer This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. 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. To Set: Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the time countdown for five seconds when the microwave 1. Touch CLOCK. oven is in use, touch TIMER SET. 2. Touch the number pads to
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Vent Fan BEFORE USING The vent fan has four speeds ranging from 4 (fastest) to 1 (slowest). 0 is off. A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted will automatically turn on at speed 4. It may stay on for up to one to a
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Cooking Guidelines Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Covering oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If lid is not cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for following
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PERCENT/ NUMBER USE Aluminum Foil and Metal NAME Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from 40% 4 Melting chocolate. the microwave oven. Heating bread, rolls and Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not pastries. used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven. 30%, 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, Medium-Low, poultry and precooked foods. OK for Use Defrost Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven, aluminum foil f
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FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE OVEN USE 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 Cooking may become hotter. To Use: Dinner Plate 1 serving (1 Place food on plate, cover 1. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. plate), 8 to 16 with plastic wrap and vent. Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than oz (.2 to .45 kg) 100%. Touch the number pad(s) using the Cookin
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6. Touch START/ENTER. The display will countdown each of the cook times. A “1,” “2” Pre-Set Cooking or “3” will appear on the display during their respective Times and cooking power have been preset for five stages. microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- FOOD CODE QUANTITY of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute. *Rice (sensor) 1 .5 to 2 cups (125 mL to 7. Touch OFF/CANCEL or op
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To use JET DEFROST™ system: 1. Touch the JET DEFROST pad. Defrosting 2. Touch the number pad 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish The JET DEFROST™ feature can be used or the microwave oven or can be manually set to defrost. Touch the JET DEFROST pad repeatedly to scroll through ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal foods. results. 3. Touch the number pads to enter the weight. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. Meats and Poultry
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■ Do not use in a conventional or combination-type oven, with Crisp or Grill functions or on electric or gas burners. Warm Hold ■ To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils. ■ Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended. WARNING Cooking Cover: Always use when cooking. Place directly over the colander and dish or just the dish. Food Poisoning Hazard Colander: Use for foods such as fish, vegetables and potatoes. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour Do not use with foods such as rice
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® THE TUPPERWARE MICROSTEAMER MICROWAVE OVEN CARE ■ Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes. ■ Dishwasher: The Tupperware Microsteamer is dishwasher safe. General Cleaning Stubborn Stains IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and To remove stains such as tomato sauce, use a nonabrasive the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning cleanser, a no-scratch pad, or a solution of dishwasher products. detergent and water (¼ cup detergent to 1 cup warm water).
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3. Remove charcoal filters by pushing the back of each filter away from you until the front of the filter slides off the front Replacing Microwave Oven Light 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 o
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Display shows time countdown, but is not operating TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the ■ On some models, is the Demo Learning Mode in use? cost of an unnecessary service call. See “Demo Learning Mode” section. Nothing will operate Tones are not sounding ■ Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? ■ Are tones turned off? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. See “Tones” section.
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For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Before calling for assistance or service, please check Customer Interaction Center “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If 553 Benson Road you still need help, follow the instructions below. Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Please i
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® 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 through fifth year from the date of
