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®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model GH9176XM
8185468/4619-652-62271
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 ® Microwave System/ACCUWAVE Technology ...........................5 Microwave Oven Cavity Coating .................................................6 Turntable .......................................................................
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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 ■ ■ Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operat- always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT ed in the “PAN BROWN
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Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you WARNING 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. 1 2 3 45 6 7 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
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Sensor Cooking Cooking Rack The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra The microwave system features the 6th Sense™ cooking system. cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder rack. cooking times to various
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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 all cook cycles except Warm Hold. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all 15 lines (all 3 segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is complete. Number Codes The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A number code includes one or more of the following: cooking power, cook time
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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: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the time countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave 1. Touch CLOCK. oven is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF. 2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day
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Cooktop Light Food Characteristics The cooktop light has 4 settings: high, medium, night and off. When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT HIGHMEDNIGHTOFF results. repeatedly to cycle through settings. Amount of Food Demo Mode The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary. The Demo Mode is ideal for
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Cookware and Dinnerware Aluminum Foil and Metal Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may the microwave oven. become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and caus
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PERCENT/ NUMBER USE NAME 60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such System Cooking as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the Cooking nonstirrable selected pad. casseroles, such as lasagna. Use the following chart as a guide for the SENSOR pads. 50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, whole fish and pot roasts. FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Simmering stews. Popcorn* 3.5
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Preset Cooking Beverage Times and cooking power have been preset for certain Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. BEVERAGE pad. One or two 8-oz (250 mL) cups can be heated automatically using this function. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/ INSTRUCTION To Use BEVERAGE: 1. Touch BEVERAGE. Canned Vegetables 1 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup. (250, 500 or 750 mL, or 1 L) 2. Touch BEVERAGE a se
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Reheating Defrosting Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave foods. Use the following chart as a guide. oven can be manually set to defrost. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal FOOD CODE QUANTITY/ results. INSTRUCTION ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. Pizza Slice* 1 1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than
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To Defrost manually: 1. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost. Melt 2. Touch COOK POWER. The microwave oven uses low power to melt certain foods. The 3. Touch 3. foods may not be completely melted when the program ends, but stirring the food will complete the melting. Use the following chart 4. Touch JET START. as a guide. The display will count down the defrost time. FOOD CODE MELT QUANTITY When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- PAD of-cycle tones wi
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Kids Menu Simmer Cooking and Steaming The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups, powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide. cook pasta. FOOD CODE KIDS MENU QUANTITY/ To Simmer: PAD INSTRUCTION Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minute
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To Steam: Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for 2¹⁄₂ minutes and fill the dish with at least ¹⁄₄ cup (60 mL) of MICROWAVE OVEN CARE water when using the colander. More water may be needed when not using the colander. Place the steamer vessel on the center of the turntable. General Cleaning 1. Touch STEAM/SIMMER. IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 2. Touch number pads to enter length of time to steam. the oven is cool. Always follow la
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STEAMER VESSEL Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. ■ Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. ■ Dishwasher: The steamer vessel is dishwasher safe. To Replace: 1. Unplug oven or disconnect power. Stubborn Stains 2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and carefully remove To remove stains such as tomato sauce, use a nonabrasive cover. cleanser, a no-scratch pad, or a solution of dishwasher detergent
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5. Lift up the bulb cover. ■ Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See “Microwave Oven Control” section. ■ On some models, is the Child Lock set? See “Child Lock” section. ■ Is the magnetron working properly? Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. 1 See “Assistance or Service” section. Oven makes humming noise 1. Bulb cover ■ This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and of
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Steam is coming from the vent grille ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ■ Some steam is normal. Before calling for assistance or service, please check Fan running slower than usual “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. ■ Has the oven has been stored in a cold area? When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal model and serial number of your appliance.
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® WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL 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. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE In the second thro
