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MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model GT4175
W10178096A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5 Unpacking ....................................................................................5 Location Requirements................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES....................................
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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 immediat
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use microwave oven. the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming ■ Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a pool, or similar locations. heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water. ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “P
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Electrical Requirements 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. WARNING 3. Check for damage, such as: ■ a door that is not lined up correctly ■ damage around the door, or ■ dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it and Electrical Shock Hazard made any needed repairs. Plug into
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PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 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. B C D E F A J I H G A. Door lock system F. Control panel B. Metal shielded window G. Door open push button C. Model and serial number
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Start Timer The START pad begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. 99 seconds, and counts down the set time. Touching START will not resume an interrupted sensor cycle. NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down. When the cook function is active in the display, touch TIMER JET START™ Feature SE
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MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the Cooking Guidelines turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in Covering the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and which cooks the food. reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookwar
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Do Not Use Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the silver trim or a metallic glaze should not
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Manual Cooking Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from To Use: the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly. 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave- 2. Touch COOK TIME. safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to “STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME” will scroll across display. escape to be detected by the sensor
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Sensor Cook Sensor Reheat The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the from the food and automatically sets a reheat time based on the selected food category. Use the following chart as a guide. selection. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS FOOD SERVING SIZE/INSTRUCTIONS Baked 1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each/ Dinner Plate 8-
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Auto Defrost Warm Hold The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. WARNING ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting. Food Poisoning Hazard ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting. Do
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY CONTROL PANEL To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- ■ Sponge or soft cloth and water: filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Turntable alternates rotation directions ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of tripped? cycle. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Display shows messages Microwave oven will not operate ■ Is the display showing “:”? There ha
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Replacement Parts you still need help, follow the instructions below. Glass Turntable Turntable Support/Roller When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Part Number 8205150 Assembly model and serial number of your appliance. This information will Part Number 8205151 help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 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 “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty is valid o
