Whirlpool GMC275 Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool GMC275 Use & Care Manual

Built-in microwave oven
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BUILT-IN
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com
Table of Contents.........................................2
Models GMC275 GMC305
8304078

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  • Page 1 ® BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents.........2 Models GMC275 GMC305 8304078...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY............2 Interrupt Cooking .................9 Electrical Requirements ...............4 Auto Cook..................9 Cooking in Stages ................9 PARTS AND FEATURES..............5 Reheating ...................10 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL............5 Defrost ..................10 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............6 Popcorn ..................11 Food Characteristics ..............6 Beverage ..................12 Cooking Guidelines ..............6 Baked Potato................12 Cookware and Dinnerware ............6 Warm Hold..................12...
  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave shock.
  • Page 4: Electrical Requirements

    PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure important that the oven door close properly and that there to microwave energy.
  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match those of your model. This unit must be connected A.
  • Page 6: Microwave Oven Use

    MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable Cooking Guidelines and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, Covering causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and...
  • Page 7: Aluminum Foil And Metal

    MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. Napkins Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer cooking power of specific foods.
  • Page 8: Cook Power

    Cook Power To Use: To reset the cooking time after setting the Cook Power, you must type in 4 digits. 1. Put food into oven and close door. 2. Touch number pads to set a length of time to cook. Oven To change cooking time after cooking has started, first open automatically cooks at high cook power.
  • Page 9: Add A Minute

    Add A Minute Auto Cook Add A Minute lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook Times and cooking power have been preset for certain power or add 1 or more minutes to your Micro Time cooking microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. cycle.
  • Page 10: Reheating

    During multistage cooking, you may use Add A Minute to To Reheat Foods: increase any stage’s cooking time. When the stage you 1. Touch REHEAT. “CODE” will appear in the display. want to change is active, touch ADD A MINUTE. Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scan and select food settings.
  • Page 11: Popcorn

    DEFROST CHART MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH DEFROST PREPARATION The Custom Defrost system has 6 categories: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry, Bagel, Fruit Juice, and Roll/Muffin. Use the following chart as a or fish.
  • Page 12: Beverage

    2. Touch START or wait 5 seconds for the popping to begin automatically. Baked Potato The upper oven display will count down the popping time. One or more 10 oz (283 g) potatoes can be baked automatically in the microwave oven by using the Baked Potato function. Time may be added to popping time by touching COOK A BIT MORE during or after popping.
  • Page 13: Microwave Oven Care

    MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled otherwise noted.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Microwave oven door looks wavy Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker This is normal and will not affect performance. tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
  • Page 15: Assistance Or Service

    For further assistance “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool you still need help, follow the instructions below. Corporation with any questions or concerns at:...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

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