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- Page 1 ® SPEEDCOOK APPLIANCE 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 GH9177XL 8184721/4619-652-61641...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY...3 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES...5 Oven Cavity Coating ...5 Microwave System...5 Turntable ...6 Cooking Rack...6 Sizzle Pan and Handle ...6 Grill Rack ...7 OVEN CONTROL ...7 Display/Touch Screen...7 Progress Bar...8 Start ...8 JET COOK™ Feature...8 Cancel •... -
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 Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment. Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. -
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: Turntable
In contrast, microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously. This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters. Additionally, the oven uses a 1,000-watt halogen bulb with a 500- watt quartz bulb together to serve as the grill element for various cooking functions. -
Page 7: Grill Rack
Grill Rack The circular grill rack is for grilling in the microwave oven. Place the grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan, the Sizzle Pan on the turntable, and position food on grill rack. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts. OVEN CONTROL Home Reheat... -
Page 8: Progress Bar
3. Touch “Poultry.” Display shows: Poultr Breast Breast Bonelss Bonelss Poached Pan Brown Chicken Pieces Tenders Bone-In Ground BACK 4. Touch “Pieces, Bone-In.” Use number pads to enter weight. Display shows: Pieces BONE-IN C o o k s 0 . 5 - 2 . 0 Po u n d s. pounds ENTER AMOUNT. -
Page 9: Clock
Clock This is a 12-hour clock, showing a.m. and p.m. When power is first supplied to the oven, or after a power failure, the “Home” screen will appear. To Set Clock: Touch CLOCK, and follow directions. To Hide Clock: Touch CLOCK, then touch CANCEL•OFF. “Home”... -
Page 10: Child Lock
Child Lock The Child Lock disables all cooking function controls to prevent unintended use of the oven. The timer, clock, cooktop light, exhaust fan, and some settings may still be used while the Child Lock is on. 7:33 Defrost Reheat Reheat Cook Grill... -
Page 11: Oven Use
OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food. -
Page 12: Aluminum Foil And Metal
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. Dinnerware, Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. ® Styrofoam Do not use in oven. Straw, Wicker, Do not use in oven. Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use. -
Page 13: Cooking
Cooking To Use the Auto Cooking Functions: When using preset cooking powers and cook times for selected food types (Cereal, Eggs, Frozen Food, Vegetable, Grains, Meat, Poultry, and Fish), follow the “Cook” menus to select amounts and begin the auto function. See “Display/Touch Screen” section for sample programming. -
Page 14: Popcorn
Popcorn Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn. Remove rectangular cooking rack before use. 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. -
Page 15: Defrosting
Defrosting The auto defrost feature has 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. The microwave oven can also be manually set to defrost. Food should be 0ºF (-18ºC) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. -
Page 16: Grill
Grill The Grill function uses a 1,500-watt halogen and quartz element that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods. Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended. The circular grill rack and Sizzle Pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to grasp Sizzle Pan for removal. - Page 17 To Use Simmer Rice/Simmer Pasta: 1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 2. Touch “Simmer Rice” or “Simmer Pasta.” 3. Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered. 4. Enter amount. Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching “Doneness,”...
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Page 18: Sizzle Pan Feature
Sizzle Pan Feature The Sizzle Pan feature uses the pan to brown, crisp, and pan-fry foods in the oven. The Sizzle Pan reaches its optimal cooking temperature in approximately 3 minutes. Use the pan as quickly as possible after it is heated for best results. While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food. -
Page 19: Kids Menu
To Soften or Melt: 1. Place container of food on turntable. 2. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.” 3. On “More Choices” screen, touch “Soften & Melt.” 4. Select either “Soften” or “Melt.” 5. Select food item to be softened or melted. 6. -
Page 20: Oven Care
OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. GREASE FILTERS Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye- based oven cleaners. -
Page 21: Replacing Cooktop Light
Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and carefully remove cover. 3. Remove the burned-out bulb. 4. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions provided with your oven. -
Page 23: 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 24: 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.