Whirlpool GH8155XM Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool GH8155XM Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool GH8155XM Use & Care Manual

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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
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
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Model GH8155XM
8185382/4619-652-62082

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  • Page 1 ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 Model GH8155XM 8185382/4619-652-62082...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY...3 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES...5 Turntable ...5 Cooking Rack...6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL...6 Display...7 Progress Bar...7 Number Codes...7 Start ...7 JET START™ Feature ...7 Cancel•Off...7 Clock ...7 Tones...7 Timer...8 Child Lock ...8 Vent Fan ...8 Cooktop Light...8 Demo Mode...8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ...8...
  • Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety

    MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
  • Page 4: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
  • Page 6: Cooking Rack

    Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two 10¼ in. (26 cm) plates that are side by side. To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON•OFF.
  • Page 7: Display

    Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will blink on the display. Touch CANCEL•OFF to stop the blinking. If the “:” blinks on the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL•OFF and reset the clock if needed. If “RETRY”...
  • Page 8: Timer

    Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET.
  • Page 9: Food Characteristics

    Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results. Amount of Food The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary. Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly...
  • Page 10: Aluminum Foil And Metal

    Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven.
  • Page 11: Sensor Cooking

    Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the food being cooked. Use the following chart as a guide for the Sensor One Touch pads. FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Popcorn*...
  • Page 12: Cooking In Stages

    Cooking in Stages The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages. Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages. To Cook in Stages: 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook during the first stage.
  • Page 13: Steaming

    To use JET DEFROST™ system: 1. Touch the JET DEFROST pad. 2. Touch the number pad 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish Touch JET DEFROST pad repeatedly to scroll through foods. 3. Touch the number pads to enter the weight. Meats and Poultry can be set from .2 to 6.6 lb (90 g to 3 kg).
  • Page 14: Simmering

    Simmering Use Simmer Cook for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to cook pasta. To Use Simmer Cook: Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 3 minutes, add cup (60 to 125 mL) of water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
  • Page 15: Replacing Filters

    STEAMER VESSEL Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes. Dishwasher: The steamer vessel is dishwasher safe. Stubborn Stains To remove stains such as tomato sauce, use a nonabrasive cleanser, a no-scratch pad, or a solution of dishwasher detergent and water (¼ cup [60 mL] detergent to 1 cup [250 mL] warm water).
  • Page 16: Replacing Microwave Oven Light

    Replacing Microwave Oven Light The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1.
  • Page 17: Assistance Or Service

    To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center...
  • Page 18 Notes...
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  • Page 20: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

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