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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

MODEL GH7155XHS

3828W5A1053/4359953

A Note to You ........................................2
Microwave Oven Safety .......................3
Getting to Know Your 
Microwave Oven ...................................6
Using Your Microwave Oven..............11

Using the safety lock .........................11
Using the HELP feature.....................11
Using the fan .....................................12
Using the cooktop/countertop light....12
Using the bi-level cooking rack .........12
Setting the clock................................13
Using the minute timer ......................13
Cooking at high cook power .............13
Cooking at different cook powers......14
Cooking with more than 
one cook cycle .....................................15
Using AUTO DEFROST ....................16
Defrosting tips ...................................17
Using WARM HOLD..........................17
Using PERSONAL CHOICE .............18
SENSOR cooking guide....................18
Using SENSOR COOK .....................19
Using SENSOR REHEAT .................19
Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO ....20
Using SENSOR POPCORN .............20
Using SENSOR PIZZA REHEAT ......20
Using SENSOR VEGETABLE...........21
Using ADD MINUTE..........................21
Adding or subtracting cook time .......21

Cooking Guide ....................................22
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ......23

Caring for the filters...........................24
Replacing the cooktop and 
oven lights .........................................25

Questions and Answers.....................27
Troubleshooting..................................28
Requesting Assistance or Service....29
Warranty ..............................................32

1-800-253-1301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center 

with questions or comments.

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Summary of Contents for GH7155XHS

Page 1: ...4 Cooking with more than one cook cycle 15 Using AUTO DEFROST 16 Defrosting tips 17 Using WARM HOLD 17 Using PERSONAL CHOICE 18 SENSOR cooking guide 18 Using SENSOR COOK 19 Using SENSOR REHEAT 19 Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO 20 Using SENSOR POPCORN 20 Using SENSOR PIZZA REHEAT 20 Using SENSOR VEGETABLE 21 Using ADD MINUTE 21 Adding or subtracting cook time 21 Cooking Guide 22 Caring for Your Microwav...

Page 2: ...ation on the model and serial number label plate see the diagram in the Getting to Know section Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of ...

Page 3: ...d 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the ch...

Page 4: ...gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches 91 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POS...

Page 5: ...pe wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exi...

Page 6: ...nce Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiv...

Page 7: ...nutes They will finish cooking while standing Electrical connection If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook powe...

Page 8: ...you to view food as it cooks 4 Two Position Bi Level Cooking Rack Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time 5 Filter See Caring for the filters section 6 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or to use as a night light 7 Turntable Fan and Cooktop Light Switches 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions 9 ...

Page 9: ...ocated on the control panel For more information on these features see Using your microwave oven section 1 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions selected 6 4 7 3 5 4 5 1 2 8 19 2 REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat food with the SENSOR feature The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long t...

Page 10: ...set operation of the tones clock display speed defrost weight and demo features 12 MORE Touch this pad to add 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it 13 LESS Touch this pad to subtract 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it 14 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time 15 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad ...

Page 11: ... SENSING UNTIL THE REMAINING COOK TIME HAS BEEN CALCULATED scrolls across display 11 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 24 LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light 25 FAN Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off NOTE If you try to enter incorrect instructions you will not hear any tones Touch CANCEL OFF and re enter the instructions Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide...

Page 12: ...operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result Use rack only in the microwave oven Do not use rack with browning dish Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven 12 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the fan The Fan pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2 speed Fan 1 Touch FAN once for HIGH tw...

Page 13: ...ck without putting them in containers first Do not place a metal cooking container on rack Place a microwave safe plate under container Only use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking at more than one level Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will show PLEASE TOUCH TIME OF DAY If a time of day is not set will show on the Display until...

Page 14: ...ecial care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Finishing cooking casseroles Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Melting chocolate Simmering stews Heating pastries Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit COOK POWER Automatic 100 of full power 9 90 of full power 8 80 of...

Page 15: ...call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to four cycles including Auto Defrost and Warm Hold 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle Touch COOK TIME Example for 7 minute 30 seconds Touch 7 3 0 3 Set cook power for first cycle Touch C...

Page 16: ...st items not listed in the Auto defrost chart use 30 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information Twice during defrosting the display will ask you to turn food over After you do so close the door and touch START to continue defrosting For best results use the defrosting rack To use AUTO DEFROST follow the steps below 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUC...

Page 17: ...start to get warm Make sure 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 defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section Turn over food during defrosting or stand ing time Break apart and remove food as required Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot ...

Page 18: ...ok time The oven automatically determines the required cooking time for each food item When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it tells the oven how much longer to heat The display shows the remaining cook time For best results from cooking by Sensor follow these recommendations 1 Turntable and outside of food container should be dry for best results 2 Fo...

Page 19: ... will show the time of day after you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL Using SENSOR REHEAT REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories Number 1 for Casserole Number 2 for Dinner Plate or Number 3 for Soup Sauce NOTE See Reheating chart in the Cooking Guide section for reheating with cooking time and Cook Power 1 Put foo...

Page 20: ...urer s instructions Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn 1 Place bag in oven and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN Four seconds later the oven will start When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity from popcorn popping time is displayed The display will show SENSING and the...

Page 21: ...to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute up to 99 minutes NOTES To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door after touching OFF CANCEL or during cooking If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If ...

Page 22: ...o Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce th...

Page 23: ... you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for safe sterilization Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long t...

Page 24: ... 3 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on o...

Page 25: ...number when ordering 4 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven The oven light 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it s...

Page 26: ... 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 if damaged Bulb holder 8 Slide the top of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 9 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven ...

Page 27: ...or additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preset POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slo...

Page 28: ...orrect side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable check that the turntable support is properly in place and restart oven If turntable support does not move call a designated service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a kitchen t...

Page 29: ...epair parts distributors Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages Requesting Assistance or Service To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting s...

Page 30: ...old use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 1 99 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INC...

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