Manual Cooking; Add 30 Seconds; Microwave Time/Power Cooking; Convect Time/Temp Cooking - Whirlpool Gold GH7208XRY Use And Care Manual

Add 30 Seconds

The ADD 30 SEC. control automatically starts the microwave
oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of
cook time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the
control. Time may be added in 30-second increments by
touching ADD 30 SEC., or by minutes and seconds using the
interactive touch screen display. Cook power or cook time may
be changed after cooking begins by using the "Adjust Settings"
control. While settings are being adjusted, the countdown
freezes, and then resumes when adjustments are made.

Microwave Time/Power Cooking

The MICROWAVE TIME/POWER control is for manual
microwave-only cooking.
To Use MICROWAVE TIME/POWER:
1. Touch MICROWAVE TIME/POWER control pad.
2. Touch "+" or "-" controls, or use number pads to enter the
cook time in minutes and seconds.
If using 100% cooking power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch "Adjust Cook Power: 100%," and then use "+" or "-"
controls, or use number pad to adjust the power level,
between 10% and 100%.
4. Touch "Start" on the touch screen, or START control.
The display will count down the cook time.
During the countdown, cook time and/or cooking power may
be changed by touching "Adjust Settings" on the touch
screen, and following the prompts.
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,
followed by reminder tones.
5. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder
tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL
control is touched.

Convect Time/Temp Cooking

The CONVECT TIME/TEMP control is for manual convection or
combination cooking.
The cook time may be set in hours and minutes. The temperature
may be set from 100°F (38°C) to 450°F (232°C) in 5-degree
increments.
NOTE: The microwave cooking power may be set to 0%, 10%,
20% or 30%. The default power is 0%.
To Use:
1. Touch CONVECT TIME/TEMP control.
2. Touch "+" or "-" controls, or use number pads to enter the
cook time in hours and minutes.
3. Touch "Adjust Temp: 350°," and then use "+" or "-" controls,
or number pads to enter temperature, if cooking at a
temperature other than the default 350°F (177°C).
4. Touch "Adjust Cook Power: 0%," and then use "+" or "-"
controls, or touch number pad to set microwave cooking
power, if cooking at a power level other than 0% (10%, 20%
or 30%).

MANUAL COOKING

5. Touch "Start Preheat" on the touch screen to preheat empty
microwave oven. If preheat is not needed, touch "Skip
Preheat" after the microwave oven starts.
The display will count down the cook time.
During the countdown, cook time, temperature and/or
cooking power may be changed by touching "Adjust
Settings" on the touch screen, and adjusting the remaining
time and/or the cooking power.
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,
followed by reminder tones.
6. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder
tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL
control is touched.
The Time/Temp/Power control on the Main Menu is for manual
cooking by cooking method. There are 12 methods from which to
choose. Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot
be changed. Use the following chart as a guide.
METHOD COOK
Reheat
Defrost
Cook
Bake
Grill
Melt
Roast
Boil &
Simmer
Sizzle
Pan
Soften
Steam
Cook
Warm
Hold

Time/Temp/Power Cooking

COOKWARE
WITH
Microwaves Microwave-safe
only
Microwaves Microwave-safe
only
Microwaves Microwave-safe
only
Convection Ovenproof,
only convection rack
Grill and Ovenproof,
microwaves microwave-safe,
grill rack, Sizzle
Pan
Microwaves Microwave-safe
only
Convection, Ovenproof,
microwaves microwave-safe,
convection rack,
Sizzle Pan
Microwaves Microwave-safe;
only SUREMIST ®
steamer vessel
Microwaves Sizzle Pan
only
Microwaves Microwave-safe
only
Microwaves Microwave-safe;
only SUREMIST ®
steamer vessel
Microwaves Microwave-safe
only
POWER/TEMP
SETTINGS
10-100%; 100%
default
20% only
10-100%; 100%
default
100°F (38°C)-
450°F (232°C);
350°F (177°C)
default
0-40%; 0%
default
30% only
225°F (107°C)-
450°F (232°C);
325°F (177°C)
default
0-30%; 0%
default
Enter desired
time.
80% only
20% only
Enter desired
time.
10% only
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