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Whirlpool GH8155XJ Use & Care Manual

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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
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MODEL GH8155XJ
4619-652-60183/8184020

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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 GH8155XJ 4619-652-60183/8184020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ... 3 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES ... 5 Turntable ...6 Designed Cooking Rack ...6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ... 7 Display...7 Progress Bar...7 Number Codes...7 Start/Enter ...7 Off/Cancel ...7 JET START™ Feature ...7 Clock ...8 Tones...8 Timer...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 Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment. Intended to be used above ranges with max imum width of 36 inches. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

  • 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: Turntable

    Turntable 1. Turntable 2. Hub 3. Support 4. Shaft The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts. To Install: 1.

  • Page 7: Microwave Oven Control

    MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY” scrolls 3 times, and then a “:” will appear on the display. Any other time the above tex t scrolls, followed by a “:” on the display, a power failure has occurred.

  • Page 8: Clock

    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. 3.

  • Page 9: Vent Fan

    Vent Fan The vent fan has four speeds ranging from 4 (fastest) to 1 (slowest). 0 is off. To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan will automatically turn on at speed 4.

  • Page 10: Cooking Guidelines

    Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and 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 one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.

  • Page 11: Aluminum Foil And Metal

    Aluminum Foil and Metal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the oven.

  • Page 12: Microwave Oven Use

    MICROWAVE OVEN USE Cooking To Use: 1. 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. 2. Touch START/ENTER. The display will countdown the cook time.

  • Page 13: Pre-Set Cooking

    Pre-Set Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for five microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY *Rice (sensor) .5 to 2 cups (125 mL to 500 mL) Canned 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L) Vegetables **Bacon 1 to 6 pieces, average...

  • Page 14: Defrosting

    Defrosting The JET DEFROST™ feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

  • Page 15: Simmering

    Do not use in a conventional or combination-type oven, with Crisp or Grill functions or on electric or gas burners. To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils. Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended. Cooking Cover: Always use when cooking. Place directly over the colander and dish or just the dish.

  • Page 16: Microwave Oven Care

    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 Cooktop Light

    3. Remove charcoal filters by pushing the back of each filter away from you until the front of the filter slides off the front lower lip. Swing the front of the filter down and slide out. 1. Upper lip 2. Spring 3.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    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 been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.

  • Page 19: Assistance Or Service

    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...

  • 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.

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