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®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model GH9184XL
4619-652-61532/8184733
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................5 Designed Cooking Rack ..............................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL........................
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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. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. equipment. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Intended to be used above ranges with maximum Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filte
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Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you WARNING 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. 13 2 4 5 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 ele
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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 MICROWAVE OVEN turntable or when cooking with two 10 in. (25 cm) plates that are side-by-side. CONTROL 1. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF. A turntable-off icon will appear in the display, as well as a prompt to enter the cook time. 2. Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook. 3. Touch JET START. For optimal results, halfway through cook time turn p
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Progress Bar Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day. The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time 3. Touch CLOCK or JET START. 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 Remove: to right as the time nears the end. When all 15
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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 MICROWAVE OVEN USE return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Guidelines Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. Covering Dinnerware, Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and Containers 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 Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. one corner to pr
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PERCENT/ NUMBER USE Inverter Microwave System NAME The Inverter Microwave System is proven technology that 70%, 7 Reheating a single serving of delivers a constant stream of microwave power – true high, Medium-High food. medium and low power. Cooking fish fillets. Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For example, to achieve a 50% power level (“medium”) in a typical 60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH as cheese and
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4. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Pre-Set Cooking The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time Times and cooking power have been preset for seven after touching JET START by repeating the above steps. microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/ INSTRUCTION System Cooking Canned Vegetables 1 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500 or 750 mL, or 1 L) A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released fro
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Beverage Reheating Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating five BEVERAGE pad. One or two 8-oz. (250 mL) cups can be heated specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide. automatically using this function. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/ INSTRUCTION To Use BEVERAGE: 1. Touch BEVERAGE. *Pizza Slice 1 1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup. (sensor) each 2. Touch BEVERAGE a second time t
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The automatic Defrost control has three categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer Soften more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. Use the The microwave oven uses low power to soften certain foods. following chart as a guide. Butter and cream cheese will be room temperature so they will be MEAT ready to use in a recipe. Ice cream will be softened enough to make scooping easier. Use the following chart as a guide. Beef: ground, steaks
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To Melt: To Use Kids Menu: 1. Touch MELT. 1. Touch KIDS MENU. The display will alternate between showing “MELT” and The display will show “PAD -.” “PAD.” 2. Touch KIDS MENU repeatedly to scroll through the Kids 2. Touch MELT repeatedly to scroll through the Melt menu items Menu items or or Touch number pad to select Melt menu item. Touch number pad to select Kids Menu item. 3. Enter quantity of food items using the prompts on the display The display will show the name of the selected menu item
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Replacing Filters MICROWAVE OVEN CARE The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or General Cleaning Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and instructions. the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
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Replacing Cooktop Light Replacing Microwave Oven Light The cooktop light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. To Replace: 2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and carefully remove
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Display shows messages Is the display showing “:”? There has been a power failure or the clock time has been TROUBLESHOOTING turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” section to reset the clock or to turn it on. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? cost of an unnecessary service call. See “Display” section to clear. If it reappears, call for service. Nothing will operate See “Assistance or
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For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Before calling for assistance or service, please check Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Please
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® WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE In the second thro
