Whirlpool GH7155XKQ User manual

Use And Care
G U I D E
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
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A Note to You............................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ...........................3
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven...6
How your microwave oven works...........6
Radio interference ..................................6
For the best cooking results ...................6
Testing your dinnerware or cookware.....7
Operating tips .........................................7
Electrical connections.............................7
Microwave oven features........................8
Control panel features ............................9
Audible signals......................................11
Interrupting cooking...............................11
Microwave Oven Use..............................11
Using the safety lock.............................11
Using the HELP feature........................11
Using the fan.........................................12
Using the cooktop/countertop light .......12
Using the bi-level cooking rack.............12
Setting the clock ...................................13
Using the Minute Timer.........................13
Cooking at high cook power.................13
Cooking at different cook powers.........14
Cooking with more than one cook cycle..15
Using AUTO DEFROST........................16
Defrosting tips.......................................17
Using WARM HOLD .............................17
Using PERSONAL CHOICE.................18
Sensor cooking guide...........................18
Using SENSOR COOK.........................19
Using SENSOR REHEAT.....................19
Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO........20
Using SENSOR POPCORN.................20
Using SENSOR PIZZA REHEAT..........20
Using SENSOR VEGETABLE ..............21
Using ADD MINUTE .............................21
Adding or subtracting cook time...........21
Cooking Guide........................................22
Microwave Oven Care............................23
Caring for the filters...........................24
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights..25
Questions and Answers.........................27
Troubleshooting......................................28
Assistance or Service............................29
Warranty ..................................................32
1-800-253-1301
Call our Customer Interaction Center
with questions or comments.
MODEL GH7155XKQ/B/T
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL®appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform
for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate
and maintain your appliance properly. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The
card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete
model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial
number label/plate (see the diagram in the
“Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven”
section).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer's name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is
important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof
of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
Our Customer Interaction Center
number is toll free. 1-800-253-1301
Model Number__________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Purchase Date__________________________
Dealer Name __________________________
Dealer Address ________________________
Dealer Phone __________________________
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated
servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our
Web site at www.whirlpool.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
•Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
•Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this
section.
•The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found at the end of this section.
•Install or locate the microwave oven only
in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave Oven Safety
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
•Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
•Use the microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in the microwave oven. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
•As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
•Do not operate the microwave oven if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•The microwave oven should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel. Call
an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
•See door surface cleaning instructions in
the “Microwave Oven Care” section.
•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the microwave oven if 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 bags in
oven.
– If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
•Suitable for use above both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
•Intended to be used above ranges with
maximum width of 36 inches (91 cm).
•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood or filter.
•When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan on.
•Use care when cleaning the vent-hood
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the filter.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven
with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only,
15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
wWARNING
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.
Electrical
requirements
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
•For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the
grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
•For a permanently connected
appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circui t
conductors and connected to the
equip ment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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