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® MICROWAVE OVEN 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 GT4175SP 8205989/3828W5A8410...
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 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: – Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. – Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: a door that is not lined up correctly damage around the door, or dents on the interior or exterior of the oven.
This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. A. Door safety lock system F.
JET START™ Feature Touch JET START™ control to automatically start the microwave oven for a 30-second cook time at 100% cooking power. Each additional touch of JET START™ control will add 30 seconds of cook time, up to 3 minutes, then 1 minute of cook time up to 10 minutes.
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.
Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using.
Cooking To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. “STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME” will scroll across display. Enter the length of time to cook. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 2. 2. Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power. See “Cooking Power.”...
Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Baked 1-4 medium, Pierce each one several Potatoes 10-13 oz times with a fork.
Defrosting The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information. Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results.
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. OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Oven will not operate Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.
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...
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.