Sensor Cooking; Preset Cooking - Whirlpool GH8155XM Use & Care Manual

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
Popcorn* 3.5 oz (100 g)
3 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
Baked 1-4 medium, 10-
Potato 13 oz (283-369
g) each
Fresh 1-4 cups
Vegetables (250 mL-1 L)
Frozen 1-4 cups
Vegetables (250 mL-1 L)
Frozen 10-20 oz
Entree (283-567 g)
Beverage 1 or 2 8-oz
(250 mL) cups
Dinner Plate 1 serving
(1 plate), 8-16 oz
(227-454 g)
Soup 1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping
to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 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.
INSTRUCTIONS
Pop only one package at a
time.
Pierce each one several
times with a fork. Place on
turntable around edges, at
least 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart. At
the end of cooking, let stand
5 minutes.
Moisten and place in
microwavable container.
Cover with plastic wrap and
vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes.
Remove from package.
Place in microwavable
container. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. Stir and let
stand 2-3 minutes.
Remove from package.
Loosen cover on three sides.
If not in microwavable
container, place on plate,
cover with plastic wrap and
vent.
Do not cover. The diameter
of the cup's opening will
affect how it heats. A smaller
diameter opening may
become hotter.
Place food on plate, cover
with plastic wrap and vent.
Place in microwavable
container, cover with plastic
wrap and vent.
To Use Sensor Cooking:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 3 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
1. Touch one of the Sensor One Touch pads (named in chart).
The microwave oven will automatically turn on after a short
delay. The progress bar will show the approximate time
remaining.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute.
2. Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
The cook time (except POPCORN) can be changed for
20 seconds after touching a pad.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to
scroll through "MORE," "LESS" or "NORML" time.

Preset Cooking

Times and cooking power have been preset for specific
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD PAD
Rice (sensor) 1
Canned 2
Vegetables
Bacon* 3
Instant Cereal 4
French Toast, 5
frozen
*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing
process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.
To Use Preset Cooking:
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch number pad from chart
or
Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.
3. Touch number pads to enter quantity, except for Rice.
4. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute.
5. Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to
scroll through "MORE," "LESS" or "NORML" time.
QUANTITY
.5-2 cups (125-500 mL)
1-cups (250 mL-1 L)
1-6 slices, average
thickness
1-4 servings
1-4 pieces
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