Sizzle Pan Feature; Soften & Melt - Whirlpool GH6177XP Use & Care Manual

Sizzle Pan Feature

The Sizzle Pan feature uses the pan to brown, crisp, and pan-fry
foods in the oven. The Sizzle Pan reaches its optimal cooking
temperature in approximately 3 minutes. Use the pan as quickly
as possible after it is heated for best results.
While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan
very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.
Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
The Sizzle Pan will become very hot. Use the handle to grasp
and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot Sizzle
Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.
Do not use plastic utensils on the pan, as it becomes very hot
quickly and could melt the utensils.
Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.
Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a
thermal oven.
Do not place the pan on the rectangular cooking rack or
circular grill rack. Always use the turntable as a support for
the pan.
For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make
removing food and cleaning easier.
Sizzle Pan Cooking Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the Sizzle function.
FOOD
Fried Eggs* : 1-4 eggs
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Omelet*: 2-4 eggs
French Toast* : 1-4 frozen pieces
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Hamburger Patties* : 1-4 patties
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Hash Browns : 1-4 frozen patties
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Nuts* : 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 cups (125, 250, 375 or 500 mL)
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Pizza*: 6-12'' (15-30 cm) pizza
Poultry, Breast* : 1-3 pieces, 0.4 lb (180 g) each
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*Requires preheating of Sizzle Pan.
Requires turning or stirring of food.
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To Use:
Determine whether the pan needs to be preheated before putting
food in pan and placing in oven. See Sizzle Cooking Chart.
1. Place Sizzle Pan on turntable. If preheating is not required,
place food in pan.
2. On "Home" screen, touch "More Choices."
3. Touch "Sizzle Pan."
4. Select food or touch "Manual" for foods not on the menu.
5. Touch number pads to enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching
"Doneness," and then touching "+" or "-."
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food
by touching "Prepare."
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6. Touch "Start" or START pad.
If preheating is required for the food, "Preheating Pan" will
appear in the display. When Sizzle Pan is preheated, 2 short
tones will sound, and "Place food in pan." will appear in the
display. Open door, place food in Sizzle Pan, close door and
touch "Continue."
If preheating is not required, the food will start cooking.
The display will count down the cooking time.
If required, when food is ready to be turned or stirred, two
short tones will sound, and "Turn over food." or "Stir food."
will appear in the display. Open the door, turn or stir food,
close door and touch "Continue."
When the cycle ends, the "End" screen will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.
7. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
To Use Manual Sizzle:
1. On "Home" screen, touch "More Choices."
2. Touch "Sizzle Pan."
3. Touch "More Choices."
4. Touch "Manual Sizzle."
5. Enter a sizzle time.
6. Touch START pad.
When the cycle ends, the "End" screen will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.
7. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
"Manual Sizzle" may be used as the first stage in stage cooking.
See "Cooking in Stages" section.
Soften & Melt
The oven uses low power to soften and melt certain foods.
Soften butter and cream cheese so they will be ready to use in a
recipe. Ice cream will be softened enough to make scooping
easier. Melt items such as butter, chocolate and marshmallows
with minimal spatter. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD TO BE SOFTENED
Butter: 1, 2 or 3 sticks
Cream cheese: 3 or 8 oz
(85 or 227 g)
Frozen Juice: 6, 12 or 16 oz
(177, 355 or 473 mL)
Ice cream: 16, 32 or 64 oz
(473, 946 or 1893 mL))
FOOD TO BE MELTED
Butter: 1, 2 or 3 sticks
Cheese: 8 or 16 oz
(227 or 454 g)
Chocolate: 4, 6, 8 or 12 oz
(113, 170, 227 or 340 g)
Marshmallows: 5 or 10 oz
(142 or 283 g)