Whirlpool GT 288 User manual

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DONOT USE EXTENSION CORD:
IFTHE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS TOO SHORT, have a
qualied electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Con-
sult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely un-
derstood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
microwave oven is properly grounded.
INSTALLATION
PRIOR TO CONNECTING
ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED. Check
that the oven door closes rmly against the
door support. Empty the oven and clean the
interior with a soft, damp cloth.
AFTER CONNECTING
THE EARTHING OF THIS APPLIANCE is compulso-
ry. The manufacturer will accept no re-
sponsibility for injury to persons, animals
or damage to objects arising from the
non-observance of this requirement.
The manufacturers are not liable for any
problems caused by the user’s failure to ob-
serve these instructions.
DONOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE if it has a
damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been dam-
aged or dropped. Do not immerse the
mains cord or plug in water. Keep the
cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical
shock, re or other hazards may result.
CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE on the rating
plate corresponds to the voltage in your
home.
THE OVEN CAN BE OPERATED ONLY if the oven door is
rmly closed.
PLACE THE OVEN ON ASTABLE, EVEN
SURFACE that is strong enough to
hold the oven and the food
utensils you put in it. Use
care when handling.
POSITION THE OVEN AT ADISTANCE from other heat-
ing sources. For sucient ventilation there
must be a space of at least 30 cm above the
oven. Ensure that the space underneath, above
and around the oven is empty to allow for
proper airow. The microwave oven shall not
be placed in a cabinet.
POOR TELEVISION RECEPTION and radio interference
may result if the oven is lo-
cated close to a TV, radio
or aerial.
DONOT REMOVE THE MICROWAVE INLET PROTECTION
PLATES located on the side of
the oven cavity wall. They
prevent grease & food parti-
cles from entering the mi-
crowave inlet channels.

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THE APPLIANCES ARE NOT INTENDED to be operat-
ed by means of an external timer or sepa-
rate remote-control system.
ONLY ALLOW CHILDREN to use the appliance
without adult supervision after adequate
instructions have been given, so that the
child is able to use the appliance in a safe
way and understands the hazards of im-
proper use. Children should be supervised
when using other heatsources (if avail-
able) separately or in
combination with mi-
crowaves due to the
high temperatures gen-
erated.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DONOT HEAT, OR USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS in
or near the oven. Fumes can create a re
hazard or explosion.
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for drying
textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, ow-
ers, fruit or other combustible materials.
Fire could result.
DONOT OVER-COOK FOOD. Fire could result.
DONOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED, espe-
cially when using paper, plastic or oth-
er combustible materials in the cook-
ing process. Paper can char or burn and
some plastics can melt if used when
heating foods.
Do not leave the oven unattended if you
are using a lot of fat or oil since they can
overheat and cause a fire!
IFMATERIAL INSIDE / OUTSIDE THE OVEN SHOULD
IGNITE OR SMOKE IS OBSERVED, keep oven
door closed and turn the oven o. Dis-
connect the power cord or shut o pow-
er at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE
oven for heating anything in
airtight sealed contain-
ers. The pressure increas-
es and may cause damage
when opening or may explode.
EGGS
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for cook-
ing or reheating whole eggs with or
without shell since they may
explode even after microwave
heating has ended.
THE DOOR SEALS AND THE DOOR SEAL AREAS must
be regularly inspected for damage. If these
areas are damaged the appliance should
not be operated until it has been repaired
by a trained service technician.
DONOT USE corrosive chemicals or va-
pors in this appliance. This type of oven
is specically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
DONOT HANG OR PLACE heavy items on the
door as this can damage the oven open-
ing and hinges. The door handle should
not be used for hanging things on.

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GENERAL
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY!
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED without food
in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in
this manner is likely to damage the appliance.
IFYOU PRACTICE OPERATING the oven, put a glass
of water inside. The water will absorb the mi-
crowave energy and the oven will not be dam-
aged.
REMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in
the oven.
DEEPFRYING
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for deep-frying,
because the oil temperature cannot be
controlled.
LIQUIDS
E.G. BEVERAGES OR WATER. Overheating the liquid
beyond boiling point can occur
without evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden
boil over of the hot liquid.
To prevent this possibility the
following steps should be taken:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
2. Stir the liquid before placing the container
in the oven and let the teaspoon remain
in the container.
3. After heating, allow standing for a short
time, stirring again before carefully re-
moving the container from the oven.
AFTER HEATING BABY FOOD or liquids in a
baby bottle or in a baby food
jar, always stir and check the
temperature before serving.
This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed
and the risk of scalding or burns can be avoided.
Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed be-
fore heating!
PRECAUTIONS
USE HOT PADS OR OVEN MITTS to prevent
burns, when touching containers, oven
parts, and pan after cooking. Accessi-
ble parts may become hot during use,
young children should be kept away.
DONOT USE THE CAVITY for any storage purposes.
THE VENTILATION OPENINGS on the oven must not be
covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents
may cause damage to the oven and poor cook-
ing results.
DONOT STORE or use this appliance outdoors.
DONOT USE this product near a kitchen sink, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or
similar.

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STEAMER only available in spe-
cific models
USE THE STEAMER WITH THE STRAIN-
ER in place for such foods as sh,
vegetables and potatoes.
ALWAYS PLACE the steamer on the
Glass Turntable.
WIRE RACK only available in specific models
USE THE HIGH WIRE RACK when cooking with grill.
USE THE LOW WIRE RACK when cook-
ing with forced air or cooking
in combination with other heat
sources.
CRISP HANDLE only available
in specific models
USE THE SUPPLIED SPECIAL CRISP HANDLE
to remove the hot Crisp plate from the
oven.
CRISPPLATE only available in specific models
PLACE THE FOOD DIRECTLY ON THE CRISP-PLATE.
Always use the Glass turn-
table as support when us-
ing the Crisp-plate.
DONOT PLACE ANY UTENSILS on
the Crisp-plate since it will quickly
become very hot and is likely to cause
damage to the utensil.
THE CRISP-PLATE may be preheated before use
(max. 3 min.). Always use the Crisp function
when preheating the crisp-plate.
ACCESSORIES
GENERAL
IFACCESSORIES CONTAINING METAL comes in contact
with the oven interior, while the oven is in op-
eration, sparking can occur and the oven could
be damaged.
TURNTABLE SUPPORT
USE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORT under the
Glass turntable. Never put any oth-
er utensils on the turntable sup-
port.
Fit the turntable support in the oven.
GLASS TURNTABLE
USE THE GLASS TURNTABLE with all cooking meth-
ods. It collects the dripping juic-
es and food particles that other-
wise would stain and soil the in-
terior of the oven.
Place the Glass turntable on the turntable
support.
ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS YOU USE are oven proof
and allow microwaves to
pass through them before
cooking.
WHEN YOU PUT FOOD AND ACCESSORIES in the micro-
wave oven, ensure that they do not come in
contact with the interior of the oven.
This is especially important with accesso-
ries made of metal or metal parts.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the turntable is able to turn
freely before starting the oven. If the turntable
isn’t able to turn freely you should use a small-
er vessel.
THERE ARE a number of accessories available on
the market. Before you buy, ensure they are
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CRISP HANDLE
CAREFUL CLEANING:
THE CRISP-PLATE should be cleaned in mild, de-
tergent water. Heavily soiled areas can be
cleaned with a scouring cloth
and a mild cleanser.
ALWAYS let the crisp-plate
cool o before cleaning.
DONOT immerse or rinse with water while
the crisp-plate is hot. Quick cooling may
damage it.
DONOT USE STEEL-WOOL PADS. This will
scratch the surface.
STEAMER
WIRE RACK
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
CLEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE normally re-
quired. It must be carried out with the micro-
wave oven disconnected.
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE OVEN in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely aect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
DONOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS,
ABRASIVE CLEANSERS, steel-
wool pads, gritty wash-
cloths, etc. which can
damage the control pan-
el, and the interior and exterior oven sur-
faces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent
or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner.
Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.
DONOT SPRAY directly on the oven.
ATREGULAR INTERVALS, especially
if spill overs have occurred, re-
move the turntable, the turnta-
ble support and wipe the base of
the oven clean.
THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED to operate with the turnta-
ble in place.
DONOT operate the microwave oven
when the turntable has been removed
for cleaning.
DISHWASHER SAFE:
TURNTABLE SUPPORT.
GLASS TURNTABLE.
DONOT USE STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCES when
cleaning your microwave oven.
USE ASOFT AND DAMP CLOTH with mild detergent
to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of
the door and the door opening.
DONOT ALLOW GREASE or food particles to
build up around the door.
FOR STUBBORN STAINS, boil a cup of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the
marks.
ADDING SOME LEMON JUICE to a cup of water, plac-
ing this on the turntable and boiling for a few
minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.
THE GRILL ELEMENT does not need cleaning since
the intense heat will burn o any splashes, but
the ceiling beneath it may need regular clean-
ing. This should be done with a soft and damp
cloth with mild detergent.
If the Grill is not used regularly, it should be run
for 10 minutes a month to burn off any splash-
es, in order to reduce the risk of fire.
THE OVEN should be cleaned regularly and
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
IFTHE OVEN DOES NOT WORK, do not make a service
call until you have made the following checks:
The Turntable and turntable support is in
place.
The Plug is properly inserted in the wall
socket.
The Door is properly closed.
Check your Fuses and ensure that there is
power available.
Check that the oven has ample ventilation.
Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the
oven once more.
Open and then close the door before you
try again.
THIS IS TO AVOID unnecessary calls for which you
will be charged.
When calling for Service, please give the serial
number and type number of the oven (see Ser-
vice label). Consult your warranty booklet for
further advice.
IFTHE MAINS CORD NEEDS REPLACING it should
be replaced by the original
mains cord, which is avail-
able via our service organi-
zation. The mains cord may
only be replaced by a trained
service technician.
SERVICE ONLY TO BE CARRIED OUT
BY ATRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
It is hazardous for anyone oth-
er than a trained person to carry
out any service or repair oper-
ation, which involves the re-
moval of any cover, which gives pro-
tection against exposure to microwave
energy.
DONOT REMOVE ANY COVER.
ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS
THE PACKING BOX may be fully re-
cycled as conrmed by the re-
cycling symbol. Follow lo-
cal disposal regulations. Keep
potentially hazardous pack-
aging (plastic bags, polysty-
rene etc.) out of the reach of chil-
dren.
THIS APPLIANCE is marked according to the Euro-
pean directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product.
THE SYMBOL on the prod- uct, or on the docu-
ments accompanying the
product, indicates that this
appliance may not be treat-
ed as household waste. In-
stead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of elec-
trical and electronic equip-
ment.
DISPOSAL must be carried out
in accordance with lo-
cal environmental regula-
tions for waste disposal.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city oce, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
BEFORE SCRAPPING, cut o the mains cord so that
the appliance cannot be connected to the
mains.

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 60705.
THE INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION has developed a standard for comparative testing of
heating performance of dierent microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:
Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, USA
Test Amount Approx. time Power level Container
12.3.1 1000 G14 MIN 700 W PYREX 3.227
12.3.2 475 G6 MIN 700 W PYREX 3.827
12.3.3 900 G16 MIN 700 W PYREX 3.838
13.3 500 G3 MIN 6 SEC JET DEFROST