Whirlpool GT1195SH, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ng at high cook power 13 Cooking at different cook powers _ 13 Cooking with more than one cook cycle i _ Using AUTO COOK 15 Using AUTO DEFROST 16 Auto defrosting chart 16 Defrosting tips 16 Using ADD MINUTE 17 Using MORE or LESS 17 Using WARM HOLD 17 Sensor cooking 18 Using SENSOR COOK 18 Sensor cocking chart 18 Using SENSOR REHEAT 19 Sensor reheating chart 19 Using SENSOR POPCORN 20 Sensor popcor...

Page 2: ...our complete model number and serial number You can find this information 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 Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a ...

Page 3: ...let See GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not us...

Page 4: ...poses Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place an...

Page 5: ...ust vent Power opening on side supply cord in rear J NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive the...

Page 6: ... risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance The mic...

Page 7: ...energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy 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...

Page 8: ...ly 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 _ 6in 5 ram above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs b...

Page 9: ...microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel t...

Page 10: ...is pad you will add 10 seconds to Auto Cook or regular timed cooking 10 LESS Each time you touch this pad you will subtract 10 seconds from Auto Cook or regular timed cooking 11 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to thaw frozen food by weight 12 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time 13 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number pad to ...

Page 11: ... for normal 3 for fast 4 Ibs kg choice 1 for Ibs 2 for kg NOTE When you first plug in your microwave oven tones are set on the clock is set on the scroll speed is set at normal the weight measurement is set at Ibs and the demonstration mode is off To unlock the control panel Touch START ENTER until LOCKED disappears from display approximately 4 seconds Two tones will sound You can build in your mi...

Page 12: ...25 TOUCH i i i_i_ i _ _ _ _ _ii__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ i_ _i_i You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE If you want to use other Command pads while the Minute Timer is counting down touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer 1 Touch COOK TIME Display scrolls the words ENTER COOKING TIME 2 Enter the time to be counted down Examp...

Page 13: ...f available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT 100 of full power High automatic 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power Medium High Medium Medium Low Defrost Low Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high wa...

Page 14: ...ook functions in any order However when you use AUTO DEFROST it must be the first stage 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME Display scrolls the words ENTER COOKING TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH Display scrolls the words TOUCH START OR POWER 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch START ENTER Display scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 5 At the end of the cooking time D...

Page 15: ...n Place bacon strips on a paper plate or dinner 2 to 6 slices plate lined with paper towels or on a microwave bacon rack 2 Frozen Remove from the package and place on a plate 1 to 6 each Roll Muffin If baked good size is over 3 oz each enter serving 2 to 3 ounces each size as 2 3 Fresh Remove from the package and place on a plate 1 to 6 each RolVMuffin If baked good size is over 3 oz each enter se...

Page 16: ...frost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven _ ___ __ _ _ _ _ii i _i_ ii ii_i J TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET FOOD NUMBER PAD tenths of a pound Meat 1 1 to 6 0 Poultry 2 1 to 6 0 OUNCE...

Page 17: ... other cooking function is running START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD Do not use more than 1 complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer w...

Page 18: ...oking 10 different types of food 1 Put the food in the oven and close the doo_ 2 Touch COOK Select menu 0 9 See chart below or cooking guide behind door 3 Touch Number pad to choose the type of food NUMBER PAD FOOD INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT 1 Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place 1 to 4 medium on the oven tray around the edge at least about 8 to 10 oz each 1 inch apart 2 3 4 5 Fresh Place mois...

Page 19: ...r with plastic wrap vented When cooking is complete remove from oven stir and allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time Frozen Follow package directions 1 to 2 servings Pizza SENSOR REHEAT has preset cook powers for 3 different types of food NOTE If you want to reheat by entering a time and cook power see the Heating reheating chart in the Cooking Guide section 2 Touch REHEAT Select menu 1 3 See chart be...

Page 20: ...G SIZE DIRECTIONS Follow package directions Use a popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Pop only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping pop corn If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand of popcorn and how much f...

Page 21: ...e any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through If you are using the Sensor function be sure to vent 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 th...

Page 22: ... MICROWAVE OVEN To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it prqperly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe...

Page 23: ... the door of my microwave oven ap This appearance is normal and does not affect the pears wa_ S th s normal9 Perat i n ofYo ur oven What are the humming noises that I hear when my You may hear the sound of the transformer when i microwave oven is operating the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when I microwave As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat food in it I though...

Page 24: ...ow The cook power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The turntable will The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side not turn 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 ...

Page 25: ...nces Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United Sta...

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Page 28: ...built in kits 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 resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance G Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LI...