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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 GH5176XP 8204923/4619-652-64181...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY...3 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES...5 Microwave System – ACCUWAVE ® Technology...5 Oven Cavity Coating ...6 Turntable ...6 Cooking Rack...6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL...7 Display...7 Progress Bar...7 Number Codes...7 Start/Add 30 Seconds...7 Easy Minute Feature ...7 Cancel ...7 Clock ...8 Tones...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: Oven Cavity Coating
Sensor Cooking The microwave system features the 6th SENSE™ cooking system. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking. -
Page 7: Microwave Oven Control
Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will blink on the display. Touch CANCEL to stop the blinking. If the “:” blinks on the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL and reset the clock if needed. If “RETRY”... -
Page 8: Clock
Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day. 3. Touch CLOCK or START. To Remove: 1. -
Page 9: Microwave 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 10: Aluminum Foil And Metal
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Paper Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Napkins Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. Dinnerware, Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. -
Page 11: Cooking
Cooking To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100%. Touch the number pad(s) using the Cooking Power chart. 3. -
Page 12: Beverage
To Use Preset Cooking: 1. Touch COOK. 2. Touch number pad from chart Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods. 3. Touch number pads to enter quantity (for Canned Vegetables, French Toast and Bacon only). The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Rice and Frozen Entrée. -
Page 13: Two Or More Plates
Two or More Plates Two 10¼" (26 cm) plates may be heated side by side, or 1 dish larger than the turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. For best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or larger dish) halfway around, and switch plates between top and bottom (if heating more than 2 plates). -
Page 14: Melt
4. Touch START. The display will count down the soften 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 for 15 minutes. 5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. -
Page 15: Simmer Cooking And Steaming
Simmer Cooking and Steaming Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to cook pasta. To Simmer: Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes. -
Page 16: 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 use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye- based oven cleaners. -
Page 17: Replacing Filters
Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the microwave oven or vent fan without the grease filters in place. The charcoal odor filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “General Cleaning”... -
Page 18: 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 blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions. -
Page 19: Assistance Or Service
Yellow Pages. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 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.