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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 Table of Contents ...2 Model GH9184XL 4619-652-61532/8184733...
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.
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.
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.
To Turn Off: 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 10 in. (25 cm) plates that are side-by-side. 1.
Progress Bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during all cook cycles except Warm Hold. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all 15 lines (all three segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is completed.
3. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or JET START. If not touched within five seconds, “START?” will appear on the display. If not touched within one minute, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. When the set time ends, “END”...
Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwaves may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Inverter Microwave System The Inverter Microwave System is proven technology that delivers a constant stream of microwave power – true high, medium and low power. Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For example, to achieve a 50% power level (“medium”) in a typical microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH power and 50% of the time OFF.
4. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time after touching JET START by repeating the above steps. System Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad.
Beverage Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the BEVERAGE pad. One or two 8-oz. (250 mL) cups can be heated automatically using this function. To Use BEVERAGE: 1. Touch BEVERAGE. The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup. 2.
The automatic Defrost control has three 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. Use the following chart as a guide. MEAT Beef: ground, steaks, roast, The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular shaped cuts should...
To Melt: 1. Touch MELT. The display will alternate between showing “MELT” and “PAD.” 2. Touch MELT repeatedly to scroll through the Melt menu items Touch number pad to select Melt menu item. 3. Enter quantity of food items using the prompts on the display or the quantities from the chart above.
MICROWAVE 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 operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in place.
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 microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and carefully remove cover. 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb. 4.
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.
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...
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.