Preheating; Doneness; Quick Touch Menu; Popcorn Sensor - Whirlpool GH7208XR Use & Care Manual

Preheating

Preheating is programmed in some automatic convection and/or
combination cycles. Preheating may be skipped after it has
started by touching "Skip Preheat" on the touch screen.
However, for optimum results, we recommend completing the
preheating phase of each cycle in which preheating is
programmed.

Doneness

Doneness for food items may be adjusted for most automatic
cycles. Before starting a cycle, touch "Doneness" on the touch
screen, and adjust the doneness with "+" (more done) or "-" (less
done) controls. The "+" control adds to, and the "-" control
subtracts from the recommended default cook time.
The more done and less done settings in most foods for which
doneness may be adjusted are equal. That is, the same amount
of time may be added to or subtracted from the cycle. Meat
cycles have fewer less done settings than more done settings.

Quick Touch Menu

The Quick Touch Menu is a shortcut to 10 common program
cycles. Unlike the Most Used menu, this list of preset cycles
cannot be updated. These programs are microwave-only cycles.
Menu programs
Baked Potato (sensor)
Beverage
Leftover Casserole
Dinner Plate (sensor)
Frozen Entrée (sensor)
Pizza Leftover
To Use Quick Touch Menu: Touch QUICK TOUCH MENU
control, and then follow the screen prompts.

Popcorn Sensor

Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines the
appropriate popping time of commercially packaged
microwavable popcorn.
The sensor will determine accurate popping times for bag sizes:
Regular (3.0-3.5 oz [85-99 g]) and Snack (1.5-1.75 oz [43-50 g]).
Do not place bag on convection rack or grill rack.
Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
Follow manufacturer's instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 to 2 seconds,
then stop the cycle. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
Canned Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable (sensor)
Frozen Vegetable (sensor)
Spaghetti (sensor)
White Rice Instant (sensor)
To Use Popcorn Sensor:
1. Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch POPCORN SENSOR control.
The oven will start automatically. The display will show when
the oven is sensing, and will start counting down the time
when sensing has finished.
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,
followed by reminder tones.
3. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder
tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL
control is touched.

Using Cook Method

The Cook Method menu has 12 methods from which to choose.
Reheat Bake
Defrost Broil
Cook Melt
This menu allows you to start with the type of cooking you want,
and then choose your specific food item. All food items are
available through this menu.
See each method's respective section in this manual for method
details.
See "Cook Method Chart" for all of the programmed cycles.
See "Main Menu" section for an example of how using the Cook
Method menu works.
To Use: Touch "Cook Method" on Main Menu, select your
desired method, and then follow the screen prompts to select
your food item and to start the cycle.

Using Food Type

The Food Type menu has 12 methods from which to choose.
Beverage & Soup Dessert
Bread Fish/Seafood
Breakfast Food Frozen Food
Casserole Grains/Pasta/Rice
This menu allows you to choose what specific food item you
want to cook, and then choose how you would like to cook it. All
cook methods are available through this menu.
See "Food Type Chart" in this manual, or review your Quick
Reference Guide for all of the food items and programmed
cycles.
See "Main Menu" section for an example of how using the Food
Type menu works.
To Use: Touch "Food Type" on Main Menu, select your food
category, and then follow the screen prompts to select your
specific food item and cook method, and to start the cycle.
Roast Soften
Simmer Cook Steam Cook
Sizzle Pan Kids Menu
Meat
Poultry
Vegetables
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