Whirlpool Microwave Oven GH6208XR User Manual

®
SPEEDCOOK  
MICROWAVE OVEN  
Use & Care Guide  
For questions about features, operation/performance  
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.  
or visit our website at...  
Table of Contents .......................................2  
Model GH6208XR  
8205278  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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  
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.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric  
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or  
if it has been damaged or dropped.  
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive  
microwave energy:  
Read all instructions before using the microwave  
oven.  
The microwave oven should be serviced only by  
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized  
service company for examination, repair, or  
adjustment.  
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.  
See door surface cleaning instructions in the  
“Microwave Oven Care” section.  
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect  
only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the  
provided Installation Instructions.  
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the  
microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other  
combustible materials are placed inside the oven  
to facilitate cooking.  
Install or locate the microwave oven only in  
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.  
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and  
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags  
before placing bags in oven.  
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door  
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord,  
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.  
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –  
are able to 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  
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not  
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in  
the cavity when not in use.  
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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can  
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a  
risk of electric shock.  
Do not use paper products when appliance is  
operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models  
with this feature).  
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s  
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in  
use.  
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave  
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
Do not overheat the liquid.  
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
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.  
Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
After heating, allow the container to stand in the  
microwave oven for a short time before removing  
the container.  
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other  
utensil into the container.  
Do not cover or block any openings on the  
microwave oven.  
Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not  
use the microwave oven near water - for example,  
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, or similar locations.  
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking  
equipment.  
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum  
width of 36" (91.44 cm).  
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
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.  
Do not mount over a sink.  
Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with  
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
(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),  
(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.  
(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.  
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Electrical Requirements  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
For all cord connected appliances:  
WARNING  
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.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
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.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
death, fire, or electrical shock.  
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.  
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
Required:  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply  
with a fuse or circuit breaker.  
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.  
Recommended:  
A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.  
A separate circuit serving only this appliance.  
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
PARTS AND FEATURES  
This manual may cover several different models. The model you 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.  
F
K
L
M
N
G
A
B
H
C
D
I
E
J
H
O
P
Q
R
A. Oven door  
B. Metal-shielded window  
C. Control panel  
D. Fan, Light and Night Light  
buttons  
E. Halogen cooktop lights (2)  
F. Exhaust vent (for recirculation)  
(top surface of oven)  
G. Intake vent  
H. Door handle  
I. Interactive touch display  
K. Cooking rack  
L. Grill element  
M. Oven light  
N. Microwave inlet cover  
O. Door safety lock system  
P. Model and serial number  
plate  
Q. Turntable  
R. Cavity recess  
J. Grease and charcoal filters  
(2 each)  
Sensor Cooking  
Oven Cavity Coating  
The oven has a durable, nonstick coating that resists soil buildup  
by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens.  
For cleaning information, see “General Cleaning” section.  
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.  
Microwave System – ACCUWAVE® Technology  
The microwave system delivers a constant stream of microwave  
power – true high, medium and low power.  
Grill Element  
Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For  
example, to achieve a 50% power level (“medium”) in a typical  
microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH  
power and 50% of the time OFF.  
A
B
A. Halogen bulb  
B. Quartz bulb  
In contrast, ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the  
selected power level continuously. This constant stream of  
microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and  
messy food spatters.  
The oven uses a 1,000-watt halogen bulb with a 500-watt quartz  
bulb to serve as the grill element for various cooking functions.  
When the element is in use, the halogen bulb glows very brightly,  
while the glow of the quartz bulb is barely–if at all–visible. (See  
Troubleshooting” for quartz bulb testing.) The oven cavity and  
door will become hot. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Turntable  
To Install:  
1. Remove tape from the hub.  
A
2. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.  
3. Place the turntable on the support.  
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable  
bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on  
the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.  
Turning Off the Turntable  
The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only.  
This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the  
turntable, or when cooking with two plates that are side by side.  
B
C
When the manual cycle is over, the turntable will automatically  
default to the “ON” mode.  
To Turn On/Off:  
1. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF.  
A. Glass turntable  
B. Support  
C. Hub  
The display shows the Turntable On/Off screen.  
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food  
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without having the  
turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of  
the parts.  
2. Select “Off,” then touch “OK.”  
The turntable off indicator will appear on the display.  
Repeat to turn the turntable back on.  
ACCESSORIES  
The following accessories have been provided with your new oven. Any of the parts may be ordered for replacement.  
Cooking Rack  
The rectangular cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It  
provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at  
the same time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on  
the side walls of the oven. See “Assistance or Service” to order  
replacement parts.  
Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.  
Do not use metal cookware, utensils, or a browning dish with  
the rack.  
Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the  
oven.  
Do not use Sizzle Pan on rack.  
Remove rack before using Grill function.  
Remove rack before using Popcorn function.  
Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a  
microwave-safe container.  
The rack is designed specifically for this oven. Do not attempt  
to use any other rack (besides those supplied with the oven)  
in this oven.  
When not using the rack for cooking, remove it from the oven.  
Damage to the oven could result if someone unintentionally  
turns on the oven.  
Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).  
Damage to the oven could result due to soil buildup.  
Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders  
when handling.  
Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling  
or floor.  
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Sizzle Pan and Handle  
SUREMIST™ Steamer Vessel  
Use the SUREMIST™ steamer vessel with the Steam Cook  
feature or Boil & Simmer feature to steam or simmer cook foods.  
See “Steam Cook” and/or “Boil & Simmer” sections.  
A
The sizzle pan, with its nonstick surface and detachable handle,  
has been specially designed for microwave use, and is ideal for  
pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the oven. See “Sizzle Pan”  
section. The sizzle pan is also used as a drip pan under the grill  
rack during grilling cycles. See “Grill” section.  
B
C
Use the handle to grasp the pan. Place gripping end on the edge  
of pan, squeeze handle and lift pan. See “Assistance or Service”  
to order replacement parts. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning  
instructions.  
Grill Rack  
A. Lid  
B. Insert  
C. Base  
The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts  
or pot holders when handling.  
The grill rack is designed for grilling in the oven. See “Grill”  
section. Place the grill rack securely on sizzle pan, the sizzle pan  
on the turntable, and position food on grill rack. See “Assistance  
or Service” to order replacement parts. See “General Cleaning”  
for cleaning instructions.  
Do not use in a conventional- or combination-type oven, with  
“Sizzle” or “Grill” functions or on electric or gas burners.  
To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.  
Do not overfill. Using 1¹⁄₄ cup (300 mL) of water in base is  
recommended.  
Rack and Pan Configurations  
Sizzle Pan Feature  
Grill Feature  
Lid: Always use when cooking. Place directly over the insert and  
base or just the base.  
Insert: Use when steam cooking to keep foods such as fish and  
vegetables out of water. Place insert with food directly over base.  
Do not use when simmering.  
Base: For steam cooking, place water in base. For simmering  
foods such as rice, potatoes, pasta and vegetables, place food  
and water/liquid in base.  
See “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.  
A
B
A
B
C
A. Turntable  
B. Sizzle Pan  
C. Grill rack  
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
OVEN CONTROL  
The oven’s controls are accessed through its control panel and interactive touch display.  
NOTE: Due to the sensitivity of the control panel, we have provided special instructions for cleaning the panel as well as the touch  
screen display. See “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.  
A
MAIN MENU:  
Cook Method  
Time / Power  
Kids Menu  
Most Used  
Food Type  
Settings & Info  
B
A. Control panel  
B. Interactive touch display  
During a cooking cycle, the display shows progress bar (sensor  
functions only, see “Progress Bar” section), cooking animation  
(see “Cooking Animation” section), and the countdown of cook  
time remaining. The display will also give prompts to tend to the  
food during certain automatic cycles.  
Control Panel  
The control panel houses basic controls and Quick Touch  
controls. The control pads are very sensitive, and require only a  
light touch to activate.  
For more information about the individual controls, see their  
respective sections in this manual.  
Touch Screen  
The LCD touch screen is used to make menu selections, adjust  
settings and input commands.  
Interactive Touch Display  
The display area functions as both a display and an interactive,  
menu-driven touch control. It is designed to be easily navigable,  
guiding you through the menus, offering multiple selections,  
accepting your input and executing your commands. It also  
provides instructions, tips, and displays.  
A
B
C
Display  
When power is first supplied to the oven, the welcome screen  
appears, asking whether you would like to set the clock. Touch  
Yes” and set the clock (see “Clock” section), or touch “No” and  
the time will default to 12:00 p.m. If the welcome screen appears  
at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if  
needed.  
A. Title/description region  
B. Menu and selection/settings input region  
C. Command input region  
When the oven is not in use (in standby mode), the display shows  
the Main Menu and the date and time of day, if they are set to be  
displayed. See “Clock” and “Date” sections. After 2 minutes of  
inactivity, the display will go into sleep mode. See “Display  
Backlight” section.  
Menu selections and input adjustments are made in the center  
portion of the screen, and the command inputs (start, continue,  
back, cancel, etc.) are made in the bottom portion of the screen.  
Screen titles and descriptions are displayed in the top portion of  
the screen, which accepts no input. A light- to medium-pressure  
touch of the fingertip will activate the menu choice.  
During programming, the display shows menus, servings and  
weights, cooking time/power/temperature settings, preheating  
instructions, and/or cookware and preparation instructions.  
If an attempt is made to start the oven more than 5 minutes after  
the food has been placed inside, a screen will appear, and 4  
tones will sound, indicating that the door needs to be opened  
and closed again before the oven will accept the start command.  
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Main Menu  
The Main Menu is displayed on the default screen.  
3. On second Cook Method screen, touch “Sizzle Pan.”  
Cook Method  
Food Type  
Time / Power  
Kids Menu  
Most Used  
Boil & Simmer  
Sizzle Pan  
Steam Cook  
Settings & Info  
From the Main Menu, all automatic cooking programs can be  
activated; all manual cooking can be programmed; settings can  
be adjusted; and instructions, preparation and tips can be  
accessed.  
4. On Sizzle Pan screen, touch “Poultry Breast: Boneless.”  
Baked Goods  
Fried Eggs  
Frozen Food  
Omelet  
Meat  
The following demonstrates how to pan brown 2 boneless  
chicken breasts, using the Cook Method menus, starting from the  
Main Menu:  
Poultry Breast  
Boneless  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Cook Method.”  
MAIN MENU:  
Cook Method  
Time / Power  
Kids Menu  
Most Used  
5. On Sizzle Pan-Poultry Breast screen, touch “2 pieces.”  
Food Type  
Settings & Info  
Weight guidelines appear below the quantity selections.  
2. On Cook Method screen, touch “More Choices.”  
Reheat  
Melt  
Defrost  
Soften  
Cook  
Grill  
10  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
6. On Sizzle Poultry Breast screen, follow the instructions, then  
8. Touch “Continue” to resume pan browning.  
touch “Start Preheat.”  
When the cycle is over, the Finished screen appears.  
Preheat and cooking time: 5 min  
While the Sizzle Pan preheats, the cooking animation and  
countdown are active in the display.  
If you would like to either add more time or keep the food  
warm, you may do so at this time.  
9. If the doneness is satisfactory, touch CANCEL on the control  
panel to return to the default screen.  
The same cooking can also be accomplished using the “Food  
Type” menus instead of the “Cook Method” menu.  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Food Type.”  
2. Touch “Poultry.”  
3. Touch “More Choices.”  
4. Touch “Poultry Breast: Boneless, Pan Brown.”  
This takes you to the same Sizzle Pan-Poultry Breast screen  
as in the Cook Method sequence.  
7. When preheating is finished, follow the instructions on the  
5. Follow steps 5-9 in Cook Method sequence.  
See “Learning Mode” section to see how to practice navigating  
through the menus without turning on the microwave generator.  
Preheat Finished screen, then touch “Continue.”  
If more or less cook time is desired, adjust doneness before  
touching “Continue.”  
Place poultry on sizzle pan.  
When finished, press [CONTINUE].  
Cooking time: 3 min  
CONTINUE  
While the poultry breasts are being pan browned, the cooking  
animation and countdown are active in the display.  
About halfway through the cycle, the oven will stop, and the  
display will direct you to turn over the poultry breasts.  
11  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Settings & Info  
Clock  
Oven features may be activated and/or changed, and display  
characteristics may be adjusted using the “Settings & Info”  
menu. Following is a brief description of each option.  
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00 AM-11:59 PM), or a  
24-hour clock (0:00-23:59). When power is first supplied to the  
oven, or after a power failure, the “Welcome” screen will appear,  
asking whether you would like to set the clock. If you choose to  
set the clock at that time, the display will take you directly to the  
Clock screen. If you choose not to set the clock, the time of day  
will default to 12:00 p.m., and the clock will be displayed and  
continue to keep time. The clock format defaults to 12-hour, and  
to Daylight Savings OFF.  
OPTION  
SETTING  
Clock  
Choose format: Standard or Military.  
Turn Daylight Savings on or off.  
Adjust time: set or hide clock.  
See “Clock” section.  
To Set Clock:  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
2. On Settings & Info screen, touch “Clock.”  
Contact  
Info  
Find contact information: toll-free number and  
website.  
3. On Clock screen, touch “Adjust Time,” and follow the  
Date  
Set date: month and day.  
Adjust year.  
instructions to set the time of day.  
To Change Format/Daylight Savings Settings: On Clock  
screen, select either “Standard” (12-hour) or “Military” (24-hour)  
and/or select “Daylight Savings ON” or “Daylight Savings OFF,”  
then touch “OK.”  
Hide date.  
See “Date” section.  
View sales demonstration.  
See “Demo Mode” section.  
To Hide Clock: On Clock screen, touch “Adjust Time,” and then  
touch “Hide Clock.” The display will immediately return to the  
Main Menu.  
Demo  
Mode  
Display  
Backlight  
Set backlight brightness: reduce after  
2 minutes or turn off after 2 minutes.  
Date  
See “Display Backlight” section.  
The date may be set and displayed on the Main Menu screen.  
The default setting is Jan. 1.  
Display  
Contrast  
Set level of contrast between minimum and  
maximum using “+” and “-” controls.  
To Set Date:  
See “Display Contrast” section  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
2. On Settings & Info screen, touch “Date.”  
Hints  
View comprehensive lists of hints for general  
operation and care of oven:  
3. On Date screen, use Month “+” or “-” and Day “+” or “-”  
controls to set the month and day.  
Cleaning: cavity, control panel, odors and  
turntable.  
4. Touch “Adjust Year,' and change the year, if desired.  
To Hide Date: On Date screen, touch “Hide Date.” The display  
will immediately return to the Main Menu. Repeat to display the  
date.  
Cookware: covers, depth, materials and  
shape.  
Food: eggs, moisture, quantity and shape.  
Methods: arranging, covering, defrosting and  
standing.  
Demo Mode  
The Demo Mode highlights the features and capabilities of the  
oven in a slide show on the display.  
Power levels: list of microwave power levels  
and sample foods for each.  
To Activate Demo Mode:  
1. On the Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
2. On Settings & Info screen, touch “Demo Mode.”  
Learning  
Mode  
Turn on or off.  
See “Learning Mode” section.  
Set tone volume using “+” and “-” controls.  
See “Tones” section.  
Volume  
The demonstration immediately begins. You can move  
forward or back in the demonstration by touching “Next  
Page” or “Back,” or wait for the screen to advance. When the  
demonstration is over, it automatically loops back to the  
beginning and starts again.  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
2. Touch desired option (touch “More Choices” for more  
categories), then follow the instructions on the screen to  
select and/or adjust settings.  
3. Touch “Cancel Demo” on the touch screen, or touch CANCEL  
control to cancel Demo Mode and return the display to the  
Main Menu.  
12  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Display Backlight  
Tones  
Display backlight may be set to reduce brightness or to turn off  
during sleep mode (after 2 minutes of inactivity).  
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:  
One Tone  
Sleep mode is an energy-saving feature that darkens the display  
backlight after 2 minutes of inactivity. During sleep mode, only  
the time and date are visible, along with instruction to touch the  
screen to reactivate the Main Menu.  
Valid entry (short tone)  
Two Tones  
Between stages (short tones)  
To Set Display Backlight:  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
Reminder (long tones), repeat each minute for 10 minutes  
after the end-of-cycle tones  
2. Touch “Display Backlight.”  
3. Select setting: reduce after 2 minutes or off after 2 minutes.  
4. Touch “OK.”  
End of Timer countdown  
Hidden feature entered or exited (very short, quick tones)  
Three Tones  
Display Contrast  
Invalid entry (very short, quick tones)  
Display contrast has 11 settings, ranging from minimum to  
maximum.  
Retry Error  
To Set Display Contrast:  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
2. Touch “Display Contrast.”  
3. Using “+” and “-” controls, increase or decrease the contrast.  
4. Touch “OK.”  
Four Tones  
End of cycle (2 short tones, followed by 2 longer tones)  
Interruption, tend to food (short tones)  
Attention - door needs to be opened and closed  
To Adjust Tone Volume:  
Learning Mode  
1. On Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
The Learning Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven.  
When set, functions can be entered, with real displays and tones,  
without actually turning on the microwave generator (magnetron)  
or the grill element. While functions are operating in the Learning  
Mode, the oven light will come on, the fan will run, and the  
turntable will rotate (if set ON).  
2. On Settings & Info screen, touch “More Choices.”  
3. Touch “Volume.”  
4. Using “+” and “-” controls, increase or decrease the volume  
setting, or turn the tones off.  
5. Touch “OK.”  
While the Learning Mode is active, the Learn indicator is visible in  
the lower, left command area. The indicator is visible while the  
oven is in standby mode, during programming, and during  
Settings & Info menu navigation.  
Start  
The START control will start any function.  
If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching the START control  
pad will resume the preset cycle.  
The Learning indicator shares the lower, left command area with  
the Timer countdown if both are in operation.  
For added convenience, the “Start” touch pad is also available on  
some display screens, and provides the same function as the  
START control pad.  
Cook Method  
Food Type  
Time / Power  
Kids Menu  
Most Used  
Cancel  
The CANCEL control stops all functions except for the Timer and  
Learning Mode, and cancels programming in progress.  
Settings & Info  
The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the  
door and touch START control or “Continue” on the touch screen  
to resume the cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed  
if interrupted by opening the door.  
A
A. Learning mode indicator  
Clear  
During programming, the CLEAR control changes the numeric  
programming values, such as minutes, seconds and cook power  
that are active in the display to their default value. For example,  
while entering a cook time, touching CLEAR will change the time  
you have already entered to “0:00.” The CLEAR control gives an  
invalid signal (see “Tones” section) if touched during cooking.  
To Activate Learning Mode:  
The oven must be off.  
1. On the Main Menu, touch “Settings & Info.”  
2. On Settings & Info screen, touch “More Choices.”  
3. Touch “Learning Mode.”  
4. Touch “On” or “Off” to set.  
5. Touch “OK.”  
13  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Timer  
Child Lock  
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes,  
59 seconds, and counts down the set time.  
The Child Lock disables all controls to prevent unintended use of  
the oven. The only control that will function while the Child Lock  
is active is the CANCEL pad on the control panel.  
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the oven.  
Child Lock activation is possible only when the oven is in stand-  
by mode.  
The Timer countdown can be seen in full screen or in minimized  
view. In minimized view, the countdown is always visible.  
To Activate Child Lock: Touch and hold CANCEL control for  
5 seconds. Two tones will sound, and the display will show the  
padlock icon.  
Cook Method  
Food Type  
Time / Power  
Kids Menu  
Most Used  
Settings & Info  
Cook Method  
Food Type  
Time / Power  
Kids Menu  
Most Used  
Settings & Info  
A
A. Minimized Timer countdown  
While the Timer is in use, the oven can still operate. During an  
oven operation, the Timer countdown will be minimized. If the  
Timer ends while oven is still operating, the end-of-Timer tones  
will sound, and the set operating mode will remain active on the  
screen.  
If any controls are touched while the Child Lock is active, the  
“Child Lock is set” reminder screen appears for 5 seconds.  
Child Lock is set.  
To Set Timer:  
1. Touch TIMER control.  
The controls cannot be activated while  
the Child Lock is set.  
2. Using the “+” and “-” controls or the number pads, enter  
desired time in minutes and seconds, and then touch “Start  
Timer.”  
Press and hold CANCEL for 5 sec  
to turn off.  
The countdown will be in full screen view.  
3. Touch “OK” to minimize the countdown.  
To see the countdown in full screen view, touch the minimized  
Timer countdown pad on the touch screen, or TIMER control.  
To Deactivate Child Lock: Touch and hold CANCEL control for  
5 seconds. Two tones will sound, and the padlock icon will be  
removed from the display.  
The time can be reset during the countdown by touching TIMER,  
entering a new time, then touching “OK,” or the START control.  
To Cancel: Touch TIMER control, then touch “Cancel Timer.”  
Vent Fan  
The vent fan has 4 speeds: boost, high, medium and low.  
To protect the oven, the vent fan will automatically turn on at high  
speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below gets  
too hot. It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the oven. When  
this occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off. If the Fan button is  
pressed, a reminder will appear in the display, explaining the  
automatic fan activation.  
To Operate Vent Fan: Press FAN repeatedly to cycle through the  
settings: boost, high, medium, low and off. The status will be  
displayed for a few seconds while the settings are being  
adjusted.  
Cooktop Light  
The cooktop light has 3 brightness settings: high, medium and  
low.  
To Turn Light On/Off: Press LIGHT button repeatedly to cycle  
through the settings: high, medium, low and off. The status will  
be displayed for a few seconds while the settings are being  
adjusted.  
14  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Night Light  
Progress Bar  
The Night Light control button turns on the cooktop light at the  
lowest setting. While the Night Light is on, the Light control may  
still be used to brighten the cooktop. When the cooktop light is  
turned off, the Night Light will still be on. The Night Light can be  
turned on or off only with the Night Light button. The status will  
be displayed for a few seconds when the Night Light is turned on  
or off.  
A
B
Cooking Animation  
A
B
A. Cooking animation  
B. Progress bar  
The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time  
of a sensor cooking cycle. It will appear at the beginning of  
sensor cooking functions. Vertical bars appear below the word  
“Sensing,” and show progress by the darkening of the bars left to  
right. Some time after the progress bar appears, it may be  
replaced by “Maximum Time Remaining” indicator and the  
estimated remaining time, which may fluctuate often. When  
sensing is finished, “Time Remaining” will appear with the actual  
remaining cook time.  
A. Cooking with grill element  
B. Cooking with microwaves  
The cooking animation appears during any cooking cycle,  
whether automatic or manual. The animation shows what type of  
cooking is taking place.  
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.  
Food Characteristics  
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting  
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking  
results.  
Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.  
Do not operate oven when it is empty.  
Amount of Food  
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.  
Check for doneness and add small increments of time if  
necessary.  
The turntable must be in place and correct side up when  
oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken.  
See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.  
Size and Shape  
Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in  
oven.  
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,  
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly  
shaped food.  
Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including  
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in  
oven.  
Starting Temperature  
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,  
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.  
Do not use the oven for canning, sterilizing or deep frying.  
Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not  
absorb microwaves.  
Composition and Density  
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and  
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as  
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size  
of a light, porous food, such as cake.  
Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from  
oven.  
Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended  
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes  
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.  
Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam  
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover  
poached eggs and allow a standing time.  
15  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
MATERIAL  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Cooking Guidelines  
Plastic: Wraps,  
Bags, Covers,  
Dinnerware,  
Containers  
Use those approved by the manufacturer  
for microwave oven use.  
Covering  
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and  
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is  
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved  
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned  
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.  
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during  
heavy cooking.  
Pottery and Clay  
Styrofoam®†  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Do not use in oven.  
Silicone  
Bakeware  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Stirring and Turning  
Straw, Wicker,  
Wooden  
Do not use in oven.  
Acceptable for use.  
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking  
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,  
turn food over from bottom to top.  
Containers  
Wax Paper  
Arranging  
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:  
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the  
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If  
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in  
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.  
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of  
water beside it.  
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.  
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the  
water stays cool.  
Piercing  
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods  
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,  
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to  
allow steam to vent.  
Aluminum Foil and Metal  
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from  
the oven.  
Shielding  
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.  
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of  
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken  
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.  
OK for Use  
Standing Time  
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even  
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing  
time depends on the volume and density of the food.  
Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven (on some models),  
aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers  
may be used with the following guidelines:  
Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity  
walls, ceiling or floor.  
Cookware and Dinnerware  
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use  
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may  
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use  
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the  
following chart as a guide, then test before using.  
Always use the turntable.  
Do not allow contact with another metal object during  
microwave cooking.  
Do Not Use  
MATERIAL  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Aluminum Foil,  
Metal  
See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.  
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-  
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners  
such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or  
silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven.  
Browning Dish  
Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)  
above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
For Use with Grill Element  
Ceramic Glass,  
Glass  
Acceptable for use.  
Use only microwavable, ovenproof cookware, such as glass or  
ceramic glass, for automatic Grill and Manual Grill cycles.  
China,  
Earthenware  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Do not place cookware on grill rack.  
Place cookware directly on the turntable. Cookware may be  
used under the grill rack to catch drippings.  
Melamine  
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Paper: Towels,  
Dinnerware,  
Napkins  
Use nonrecycled and those approved by  
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.  
†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.  
16  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Microwave Cooking Power  
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking  
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,  
70%=7=Medium-High.  
PERCENT/NAME  
USE  
60%  
Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese  
and egg dishes, pudding and custards.  
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested  
cooking power of specific foods.  
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such  
as lasagna.  
PERCENT/NAME  
USE  
50%, Medium  
40%  
Cooking ham, whole poultry, whole fish  
and pot roasts.  
100%, High (default Quick heating convenience foods and  
setting)  
90%  
foods with high water content, such as  
soups, beverages and most vegetables.  
Simmering stews.  
Cooking small tender pieces of meat,  
ground meat and poultry pieces.  
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.  
30%, Medium-Low Melting chocolate, butter and  
marshmallows.  
Heating cream soups.  
80%  
Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.  
20%  
Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and  
precooked foods.  
Cooking and heating foods that need a  
cook power lower than high, such as  
meat loaf.  
Softening ice cream, butter and cheese.  
10%, Low  
Taking chill out of fruit.  
70%,  
Medium-High  
Reheating a single serving of food.  
Cooking fish fillets.  
MANUAL COOKING  
Add 30 Seconds  
Microwave Time/Power Cooking  
The ADD 30 SEC. control automatically starts the oven at 100%  
power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook time, up to  
10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control. Time may  
be added in 30-second increments by touching ADD 30 SEC., or  
by minutes and seconds using the interactive touch screen  
display. Cook power or cook time may be changed after cooking  
begins by using the “Adjust Settings” control. While settings are  
being adjusted, the countdown freezes, and then resumes when  
adjustments are made.  
The MICROWAVE TIME/POWER control is for manual  
microwave-only cooking.  
To Use MICROWAVE TIME/POWER:  
1. Touch MICROWAVE TIME/POWER control pad.  
2. Touch “+” or “-” controls, or use number pads to enter the  
cook time in minutes and seconds.  
If using 100% cooking power, skip Step 3.  
3. Touch “Power: 100%,” and then use “+” or “-” controls, or  
use number pad to adjust the power level, between 10% and  
100%.  
4. Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control.  
The display will count down the cook time.  
During the countdown, cook time and/or cooking power may  
be changed by touching “Adjust Settings” on the touch  
screen, and following the prompts.  
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,  
followed by reminder tones.  
5. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder  
tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL  
control is touched.  
17  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Time/Power Cooking  
Warm Hold  
The Time/Power control on the Main Menu is for manual cooking  
by cooking method. There are 10 methods from which to choose.  
Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot be  
changed. Use the following chart as a guide.  
WARNING  
Food Poisoning Hazard  
METHOD  
Reheat  
Defrost  
Cook  
COOK  
WITH  
COOKWARE POWER  
SETTINGS  
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour  
before or after cooking.  
Microwaves Microwavable 10-100%; 100%  
only default  
Doing so can result in food poisoning or  
sickness.  
Microwaves Microwavable 20% only  
only  
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the oven. Warm Hold can  
be used by itself, or it can be programmed to follow a cooking  
cycle. See “Cooking in Stages” section.  
Microwaves Microwavable 10-100%; 100%  
only  
default  
Cover plates of food.  
Grill  
Grill and  
Ovenproof,  
0-40%; 0%  
Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.  
microwaves microwavable, default  
grill rack,  
Sizzle Pan  
Do not cover baked goods such as pastries, pies, turnovers,  
etc.  
Melt  
Microwaves Microwavable 30% only  
only  
To Use (for single cycle):  
1. Place hot cooked food on the turntable, and close the oven  
Boil &  
Simmer  
Microwaves Microwavable; Enter desired  
door.  
only  
SUREMIST™ time.  
Steamer  
2. Touch WARM HOLD control.  
3. Adjust warm time, if desired.  
vessel  
4. Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control.  
The display will count down the warm time.  
Sizzle Pan  
Soften  
Microwaves Sizzle Pan  
only  
100% only  
During the countdown, warm time may be changed by  
touching “Adjust Settings” on the touch screen, and adjusting  
the remaining time.  
Microwaves Microwavable 20% only  
only  
Steam Cook Microwaves Microwavable; Enter desired  
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,  
followed by reminder tones.  
only  
SUREMIST™ time.  
Steamer  
vessel  
5. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder  
tones and return to the Main Menu.  
Warm Hold  
Microwaves Microwavable 10% only  
only  
To Use:  
1. Touch “Time/Power” on the Main Menu.  
2. Select a method from the chart.  
3. Follow instructions on the display to program cooking time  
and cooking power.  
4. Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control.  
The display will count down the cook time.  
During the countdown, cook time and some cooking powers  
may be changed by touching “Adjust Settings” on the touch  
screen, and adjusting the remaining time and/or cooking  
power.  
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,  
followed by reminder tones.  
5. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder  
tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL  
control is touched.  
18  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Cooking in Stages (or steps)  
Manual cooking may be done in stages (or steps), up to 4 stages  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program each additional stage.  
5. Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control.  
total. The first stage may be programmed using any of the  
manual controls. The stages may be reviewed at any time during  
programming and/or cooking by touching “Review Steps” on the  
touch screen.  
The display will show the cycling stage’s cook time and  
cooking power, and will count down each stage in turn.  
During the countdown, cook time and/or cooking power for  
the cycling stage may be changed by touching “Adjust  
Settings” on the touch screen, and following the prompts.  
NOTE: Manual Defrost can be programmed only as the 1st stage,  
and is not available for subsequent stage programming.  
To Cook in Stages:  
1. Follow steps 1-3 in “Microwave Time/Power Cooking,”  
Each stage will immediately follow the previous stage, and  
between cycle tones will sound when each new stage begins.  
or  
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,  
followed by reminder tones.  
follow steps 1-3 in “Time/Power Cooking.”  
2. Touch “Add A Step” on the touch screen.  
6. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder  
tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL  
control is touched.  
3. Select cook method, and follow screen prompts to program  
the next stage.  
PROGRAMMED COOKING  
Sensor Cooking  
Quick Touch Menu  
Some automatic cycles are sensor cycles. See “Cook Method  
Chart.” No amounts need to be entered. A sensor in the oven  
detects humidity released from the food as it heats, and adjusts  
the cook time accordingly. The progress bar appears during  
sensing (see “Progress Bar” section).  
The Quick Touch Menu is a shortcut to 11 common program  
cycles. Unlike the Most Used menu, this list of preset cycles  
cannot be updated. These programs are microwave-only cycles.  
Menu programs  
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. The provided  
steamer vessel has a loose-fitting lid, which allows enough steam  
to escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods  
with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to  
allow the steam to escape. If the door is opened during a sensor  
cycle, sensing will stop and the program will be canceled.  
Baked Potato (sensor)  
Beverage  
Canned Vegetable  
Fresh Vegetable (sensor)  
Frozen Vegetable (sensor)  
Spaghetti (sensor)  
Leftover Casserole  
Dinner Plate (sensor)  
Frozen Entrée (sensor)  
Pizza Leftover  
NOTES:  
White Rice Instant (sensor)  
The oven should be plugged in for at least 2 minutes.  
The oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container  
should be dry.  
To Use Quick Touch Menu: Touch QUICK TOUCH MENU  
control, and then follow the screen prompts.  
The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).  
For optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after grill  
cooking before sensor cooking.  
Popcorn Sensor  
Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines the  
appropriate popping time of commercially packaged  
microwavable popcorn.  
Preheating  
Preheating of the Sizzle Pan is programmed in many automatic  
cooking cycles. Preheating may be skipped after it has started by  
touching “Skip Preheat” on the touch screen.  
The sensor will determine accurate popping times for bag sizes:  
3.5 oz (99 g), 3.0 oz (85 g) or 1.75 oz (50 g). For bag sizes not  
listed in this section, follow package directions.  
For optimum results, we recommend completing the preheating  
phase of each cycle in which preheating is programmed.  
Do not place bag on cooking rack or grill rack.  
Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.  
Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.  
Doneness  
Doneness for food items may be adjusted for most automatic  
cycles. Before starting a cycle, touch “Doneness” on the touch  
screen, and adjust the doneness with “+” (more done) or “-” (less  
done) controls. The “+” control adds to, and the “-” control  
subtracts from the recommended default cook time.  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave  
popcorn popper.  
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 to 2 seconds,  
then stop the cycle. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.  
Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.  
The more done and less done settings in most foods for which  
doneness may be adjusted are equal. That is, the same amount  
of time may be added to or subtracted from the cycle. Some of  
the Meat and Poultry cycle have only the more done settings.  
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.  
19  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
To Use Popcorn Sensor:  
1. Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door.  
2. Touch POPCORN SENSOR control.  
Reheat  
The Reheat menu has 8 main food categories, plus a shortcut to  
Manual Reheat (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).  
The oven will start automatically. The display will show when  
the oven is sensing, and will start counting down the time  
when sensing has finished.  
Beverage  
Sauce  
Soup  
Muffin  
Roll  
Casserole Leftover  
Dinner Plate  
When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound,  
followed by reminder tones.  
Pizza Leftover  
3. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder  
tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL  
control is touched.  
Reheat uses only microwaves to heat the food.  
See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as food  
items available, sensor functions and amounts.  
Using Food Type  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Reheat,”  
and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare  
your food and/or oven for reheating, and start the cycle.  
The Food Type menu has 12 methods from which to choose.  
Frozen Food  
Poultry  
Casserole  
Breakfast Food  
Bread  
Vegetables  
Defrost  
Meat  
Beverage & Soup  
Dessert  
The Defrost menu has 4 main food categories, plus a shortcut to  
Manual Defrost (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).  
Fish/Seafood  
Grains (Pasta/Rice) Miscellaneous  
This menu allows you to choose what specific food item you  
want to cook, and then choose how you would like to cook it, if  
there is more than 1 cook method available. All cook methods  
and foods are available through this menu.  
Meat  
Poultry  
Fish/Seafood  
Bread  
Defrost uses only microwaves to defrost the food.  
Defrost should not be used for food left out of the freezer for  
more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.  
See “Food Type Chart” in this manual, or review your Quick  
Reference Guide for all of the food items and programmed  
cycles.  
Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at the time the cycle is  
started for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect  
results.  
See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Food  
Type menu works.  
Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice  
containers) before defrosting.  
To Use: Touch “Food Type” on Main Menu, select your food  
category, and then follow the screen prompts to select your  
specific food item and cook method, and to start the cycle.  
Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks.  
Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the  
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.  
Using Cook Method  
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such  
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil  
and Metal” first.  
The Cook Method menu has 9 methods from which to choose.  
Reheat  
Defrost  
Cook  
Melt  
Boil & Simmer  
Sizzle Pan  
Soften  
Grill  
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.  
Steam Cook  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Defrost,”  
and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, and to  
start the cycle.  
This menu allows you to start with the type of cooking you want,  
and then choose your specific food item. All food items are  
available through this menu.  
Defrost programs are set by the weight of the food item in  
pounds and/or ounces. If the weight is not known, touch “Weight  
Unknown” on the touch screen, and follow the prompts.  
Preparation instructions for each food item will be displayed  
while you are programming the cycle.  
See each method’s respective section in this manual for method  
details.  
See “Cook Method Chart” for all of the programmed cycles.  
See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Cook  
Method menu works.  
Cook  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, select your  
desired method, and then follow the screen prompts to select  
your food item and to start the cycle.  
The Cook menu has 9 main food categories, plus a shortcut to  
manual Cook (see “Time/Power Cooking” section)  
Frozen Food  
Poultry  
Fish/Seafood  
Vegetable  
Pasta  
Cereal/Oatmeal  
Egg  
Rice  
Meat  
Cook may use microwaves and/or grill elements, as well as  
special cookware for various programs.  
20  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as food  
items available, sensor functions and amounts.  
The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack.  
For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack.  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Cook,” and  
then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare  
your food and/or oven for cooking, and start the cycle.  
When the grill element is in use, the cooling fan turns on and  
stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Grill,” and  
then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare  
your food for grilling, and start the cycle.  
Melt  
The Melt menu has 5 main food categories, plus a shortcut to  
Manual Melt (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).  
After Grilling  
The food, grill rack, Sizzle Pan, oven cavity and door will be very  
hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the Sizzle Pan securely with both  
hands, and remove it with the grill rack and food still in place to a  
heat-safe surface.  
Butter/Margarine  
Caramel  
Chocolate  
Marshmallow  
Cheese  
When handling the hot Sizzle Pan, use the detachable handle.  
Melt uses only microwaves to melt your food.  
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.  
Boil & Simmer  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Melt,” and  
then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare  
your food and/or oven for cooking, and start the cycle.  
The Boil & Simmer menu has 4 main food categories, plus a  
shortcut to Manual Simmer (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).  
Dried Pasta  
Fresh Pasta  
Brown Rice  
White Rice  
Soften  
The Soften menu has 5 main food categories, plus a shortcut to  
Manual Soften (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).  
Boil & Simmer is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to  
simmer your food.  
Butter/Margarine  
Caramel Dip  
Frozen Juice  
Ice Cream  
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.  
Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear  
on the display.  
Cream Cheese  
Use the provided steamer vessel base and lid, or a  
microwavable dish with a loose-fitting lid.  
Soften uses only microwaves to soften your food.  
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.  
Do not use plastic wrap as a cover during the Boil & Simmer  
cycle.  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More  
Choices,” and then “Soften.” Follow screen prompts to make  
your selections, prepare your food and/or oven for cooking, and  
start the cycle.  
Do not remove the lid while the dish is still in the oven, as the  
rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More  
Choices,” and then “Boil & Simmer.” Follow screen prompts to  
make your selections, prepare your food for simmering, and start  
the cycle.  
Grill  
The Grill menu has 9 main food categories, plus a shortcut to  
Manual Grill (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).  
Chicken Pieces - Bone-In Shrimp  
Simmering Pasta  
The water will need to boil before adding the pasta. Place the  
dish of water, covered, in the oven and begin the cycle. When the  
water boils, the oven will stop and prompt you to add the pasta. If  
manually simmering, place the covered dish of water in the oven,  
and set a simmer time of 1 second. The water will start to boil,  
the 1-second simmer time will end, and the oven will stop.  
Lamb Chops  
Pork Chops  
Steak  
Beef Kabobs  
Vegetable  
Fish Steak  
Hamburger Patty  
Grill uses the grill element and microwaves to grill your food.  
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.  
Using oven mitts, gently remove the covered dish of boiling  
water, add the pasta, re-cover, place the dish back in the oven  
and continue the cycle.  
Oven cavity and door will become very hot during the Grill  
cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
Simmering Rice  
Place food and water/liquid, covered, in the oven and begin the  
cycle. The sensor determines when the water starts to boil, and  
figures the simmer time, which will begin counting down in the  
display.  
The grill rack and Sizzle Pan will become very hot. Use oven  
mitts to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not  
place hot Sizzle Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces.  
Damage may occur.  
Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for  
faster grilling.  
Use the Sizzle Pan to catch drippings. Do not place the Sizzle  
Pan on the grill rack.  
Place grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan, and place both on the  
turntable. Then position food directly on rack.  
21  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.  
Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended.  
Follow directions on the display.  
Sizzle Pan  
The Sizzle Pan menu has 8 main food categories, plus a shortcut  
to Manual Sizzle Pan (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More  
Choices,” and then “Steam Cook.” Follow screen prompts to  
make your selections, prepare the food for steaming, and start  
the cycle.  
Baked Goods  
Frozen Food  
Meat  
Omelet  
Poultry Breast Boneless  
Fish Steak  
Fried Eggs  
Nuts  
Kids Menu  
Sizzle Pan function uses microwaves, and sometimes the grill  
element. Microwaves quickly heat the pan, while the grill element  
browns (or crisps) the food from above.  
The Kids Menu menu has programs for 10 typical children’s menu  
items that are cooked in the microwave oven.  
Burrito  
Snack Pocket  
Canned Pasta  
Frozen Kids Meal  
Frozen Pizza 5"  
Some Sizzle Pan cycles are programmed to preheat the empty  
pan for 3 minutes before cooking begins. When the preheating  
cycle is complete, the oven will stop and prompt you to add the  
food to the Sizzle Pan. The oven may prompt you to turn over the  
food during the cycle.  
Chicken Nuggets  
Hot Dog  
Instant Cereal  
Instant Macaroni & Cheese Hot Chocolate  
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.  
Oven cavity and door will become very hot during the Sizzle  
Pan cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.  
Kids Menu cycles use only microwaves to cook the food.  
To Use: Touch “Kids Menu” on Main Menu, then follow screen  
prompts to make your selections, prepare the food and/or oven  
for cooking, and start the cycle.  
The Sizzle Pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to grasp  
and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot Sizzle  
Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.  
Use detachable handle when handling hot Sizzle Pan.  
Most Used Menu  
The Most Used menu displays the 6 most used automatic  
cooking programs. This provides you with your own customized  
menu, which is easily accessible from the Main Menu.  
Do not use plastic utensils on the Sizzle Pan, as it becomes  
very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.  
Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.  
The programs are shown in order of frequency of use. The food  
type is shown first on the selection pad, followed on the next line  
by the cook method. Following is a sample Most Used menu  
screen:  
Do not use the Sizzle Pan in any other microwave oven or in a  
standard thermal oven.  
Do not place the Sizzle Pan on the cooking rack or the grill  
rack. Always use the turntable as a support for the pan.  
For best results, coat the Sizzle Pan lightly with cooking oil to  
make removing food and cleaning the pan easier.  
When the grill element is in use, the cooling fan turns on and  
stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.  
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More  
Choices,” and then “Sizzle Pan.” Follow screen prompts to make  
your selections, prepare the food and/or Sizzle Pan for cooking,  
and start the cycle.  
Steam Cook  
The default Most Used menu lineup is: Casserole: Reheat,  
Chicken Breast: Defrost, Ground Beef: Defrost, French Fries:  
Cook, Popcorn: Cook, and a 2-minute cycle at 100% cook  
power.  
The Steam Cook menu has 4 main food categories, plus a  
shortcut to Manual Steam Cook (see “Time/Power Cooking”  
section).  
To Update Most Used Menu: On the Most Used screen, touch  
“Auto Update.” The oven shows the 6 programs used most  
frequently since the last time the menu was updated.  
Fish Fillet  
Frozen Vegetable  
Shrimp  
Fresh Vegetable  
Steam Cook is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to  
steam your food.  
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.  
Use the provided steamer vessel and its lid. Place 1¹⁄₄ cups  
(295 mL) water in the base, place food in the insert, place the  
insert in the base and cover.  
Do not remove the lid while the vessel is inside the oven, as  
the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.  
The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts  
or pot holders when handling.  
22  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Food Type Chart  
Use this chart as a reference for menu items available in the “Food Type: menu.  
FROZEN FOOD  
FISH/SEAFOOD  
Frozen Entrée: Cook  
Fish Fillet  
• Regular 8-20 oz (227-567 g)  
• Large 40 oz (1.1 kg)  
• Fresh: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Frozen, Breaded: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
• Frozen, Non-Breaded: Defrost or Cook  
• Family Size 60 oz (1.7 kg)  
Pizza  
Fish Steak: Defrost, Sizzle Pan or Grill  
Fish Stick, Frozen: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Scallops: Defrost  
• Kids Pizza 5": Kids Menu  
• Rising Crust: Sizzle Pan  
• Thin Crust: Sizzle Pan  
• Pizza Roll: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Shrimp: Defrost, Grill or Steam Cook  
Vegetable: Cook or Steam Cook  
CASSEROLE  
Poultry  
• Chicken Nuggets: Cook, Sizzle Pan or Kids Menu  
• Chicken Tenders: Sizzle Pan  
Casserole, Leftover: Reheat  
Snacks  
VEGETABLES  
• Burrito: Cook  
• Cheese Sticks: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
• French Fries: Sizzle Pan  
• Potato Nuggets: Sizzle Pan  
• Snack Pocket: Cook or Kids Menu  
Canned Vegetable: Cook  
Fresh Vegetable  
• Asparagus: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Baked/Sweet Potato: Cook  
• Red Potato: Steam Cook  
• Broccoli: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Carrots: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Cauliflower: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Corn on the Cob: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Green Beans: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Mushroom: Cook or Grill  
Hash Brown: Sizzle Pan  
Fish  
• Fillet, Breaded: Sizzle Pan  
• Fillet, Non-Breaded: Defrost or Cook  
• Fish Stick: Sizzle Pan  
French Toast: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Soup: Reheat  
• Onion: Grill  
• Pepper: Grill  
POULTRY  
• Spinach: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Summer Squash/Zucchini: Cook, Steam Cook or Grill  
Tomato: Grill  
Chicken Nuggets: Cook, Sizzle Pan or Kids Menu  
Chicken Pieces  
• Boneless: Defrost or Cook  
Frozen Vegetable: Cook or Steam Cook  
• Bone-In: Defrost, Cook or Grill  
Chicken Tenders: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Ground Poultry: Defrost or Cook  
BEVERAGE & SOUP  
Beverage: Reheat  
• Reheat or Kids Menu (Hot Chocolate)  
Poultry Breast  
• Boneless, Pan Brown: Sizzle Pan  
Frozen Juice: Soften  
Soup, Frozen: Reheat  
Soup, Thick: Reheat  
Soup, Thin: Reheat  
• Boneless, Poached: Cook  
MEAT  
Beef  
• Ground Beef: Defrost or Cook  
• Hamburger Patty: Cook, Sizzle Pan or Grill  
• Kabobs: Grill  
• Roast: Sizzle Pan  
• Steak: Defrost or Grill  
Hot Dog: Cook  
Meatballs: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Lamb Chops: Defrost or Grill  
Pork  
• Bacon: Sizzle Pan  
• Chops: Defrost or Grill  
• Ham Slice: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
• Ham Steak: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Sausage: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
23  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
GRAINS: PASTA/RICE  
BREAD  
Canned Pasta: Cook or Kids Menu  
Bagel: Defrost  
• Small, Medium or Large  
Grits: Cook  
• Regular or Quick  
Biscuit, Refrigerated: Sizzle Pan  
• Regular or Large  
Instant Macaroni & Cheese: Cook or Kids Menu  
French Toast: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Pasta: Cook or Boil & Simmer  
• Dried Pasta: Fettuccine, Macaroni, Penne, Rotini or  
Muffin  
Spaghetti  
• Fresh: Reheat or Sizzle Pan  
• Frozen: Reheat or Defrost  
• Fresh Pasta: Linguine, Ravioli or Tortellini  
Rice: Cook or Boil & Simmer  
Roll  
• Instant Brown Rice, Long Grain Brown Rice, Instant White  
• Leftover: Reheat  
Rice, Long Grain White Rice or Short Grain White Rice  
• Frozen: Reheat or Defrost  
• Regular Refrigerated: Sizzle Pan  
• Large Refrigerated: Sizzle Pan  
BREAKFAST FOOD  
DESSERT  
Bacon: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Instant Cereal: Cook  
Brownies: Sizzle Pan  
Caramel: Melt  
Grits: Cook  
• Quick or Regular  
Caramel Dip: Soften  
Chocolate: Melt  
Hot Wheat: Cook  
Oatmeal: Cook  
• Instant or Regular  
Cookies: Sizzle Pan  
Ice Cream: Soften  
Nuts: Sizzle Pan  
Egg  
• Fried: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
• Omelet: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
• Poached: Cook  
• Scrambled: Cook  
MISCELLANEOUS  
French Toast: Cook or Sizzle Pan  
Hash Brown: Sizzle Pan  
Butter/Margarine: Melt or Soften  
Cheese: Melt  
Muffin  
• Fresh: Reheat  
• Frozen: Defrost or Reheat  
Cream Cheese: Soften  
Dinner Plate: Reheat  
Pizza, Leftover: Reheat  
Marshmallow: Melt  
Sausage: Sizzle Pan  
Sauce, Thick: Reheat  
Sauce, Thin: Reheat  
24  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Cook Method Chart  
Use this chart as a reference for menu items and amounts available in the “Cook Method” menu.  
REHEAT  
COOK  
Beverage: 1 or 2 cups (250-500 mL)  
Frozen Food  
• Frozen Entrée  
Casserole, Leftover: 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
Regular: senses 8-20 oz (227-567 g)  
Large: 40 oz (1.1 kg)  
Family: 60 oz (1.7 kg)  
Dinner Plate:  
• 1 plate: sensor  
• 2-4 plates  
• Pizza Roll: 1-4 servings  
• Frozen Vegetable: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
• Burrito: 1 or 2 burritos  
• Cheese Sticks: 1-4 servings  
• Frozen Fish  
Fillet-breaded: 1-4 servings  
Fillet-non-breaded: 1-6 pieces  
Fish Stick: 1-4 servings (6-18 pieces)  
• French Toast: 1-4 pieces  
• Snack Pocket: 1 or 2 servings  
Pizza, Leftover: 1-3 slices  
Sauce: senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
• Thick  
• Thin  
Soup  
• Thick: senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
• Thin: senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
• Frozen: 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
Poultry  
Muffin: 1-6 muffins  
• Fresh  
• Frozen  
• Chicken Pieces, Bone-In: 0.5-3.5 lbs (227 g-1.5 kg)  
Chicken Pieces, Boneless: 0.2-1.5 lbs (90-680 g)  
• Chicken Nuggets: 1-4 servings (4-16 pieces)  
• Chicken Tenders: 1-4 servings  
Roll: 1-6 rolls  
• Fresh  
• Frozen  
• Ground Poultry: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 lbs (227, 454, 680 or  
900 g)  
• Poultry Breast Boneless, Poached: 0.2-1.5 lbs (90-680 g)  
Manual Reheat  
Cereal/Oatmeal  
• Instant Oatmeal: 1-4 servings  
• Regular Oatmeal: 1-4 servings  
• Hot Wheat: 1-4 servings  
• Instant Cereal: 1-4 servings  
• Regular Grits: senses 1-4 servings  
• Quick Grits: senses 1-4 servings  
DEFROST  
Meat  
• 0.1-6.5 lbs (45 g-2.9 kg)  
• Ground: 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL or 1 L)  
• Chops: small, medium (1-6 pieces) or large (1-4 pieces)  
• Steak: small (1-6 pieces), medium (1-4 pieces) or  
large (1 or 2 pieces)  
Egg  
• Fried: 1-4 eggs  
• Omelet: 2-4 eggs  
• Poached: 1-4 eggs  
• Scrambled: 1-4 eggs  
Poultry  
• 0.1-6.5 lbs (45 g-2.9 kg)  
• Breast: 1-6 pieces  
• Ground: 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL or 1 L)  
• Pieces: small (1-6 pieces), medium or large (1-4 pieces)  
Meat  
• Bacon: 2-4 slices  
• Ground Beef: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 lbs (227, 454, 680 or  
Fish/Seafood  
• 0.1-4.5 lbs (45 g-2 kg)  
• Fillet: 1-6 pieces  
• Shrimp: 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
• Scallops: 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)  
• Steak: 1-4 pieces  
900 g)  
• Ham Slice: 1-4 slices  
• Ham Steak: 4-8 oz (113-227 g)  
• Hamburger Patty: 1-4 patties  
• Hot Dog: 1-4 hot dogs  
• Meatballs: 0.5 or 1.0 lb (227 or 454 g)  
• Sausage: 2-10 links  
Bread  
Vegetables  
• Canned: 8-32 oz (237-946 mL)  
• Fresh:  
• 0.1-2.0 lbs (45-900 g)  
• Bagel: small (2-8 bagels), medium or large (1-6 bagels)  
• Roll: small, medium or large (1-6 rolls)  
• Muffin: small (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 muffins), medium or  
large (1-6 muffins)  
Asparagus: senses 8-16 oz (227-454 g)  
Potato, Baked/Sweet: senses 1-4 potatoes  
Broccoli: senses 1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L)  
Carrots: senses 1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L)  
Corn on the Cob: senses 1-4 ears  
Manual Defrost  
Green Beans: senses 1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L)  
Mushroom: senses 1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L)  
Cauliflower: senses 1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L)  
Spinach: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
Summer Squash/Zucchini: senses 1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L)  
• Frozen: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
Fish/Seafood  
• Fillet Fresh: senses 0.5-1.5 cups (125-375 mL)  
• Fillet Frozen, breaded: 1-4 servings  
• Fillet Frozen, non-breaded: 1-6 pieces  
• Fish Stick, Frozen: 1-4 servings (6-18 sticks)  
25  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Pasta  
Brown Rice: sensor  
• Canned: 1-4 servings  
• Dried: sensor  
• Instant or Long Grain  
White Rice: sensor  
• Instant, Long Grain or Short Grain  
Fettuccine, Macaroni, Penne, Rotini or Spaghetti  
• Fresh: sensor  
Linguine, Ravioli or Tortellini  
• Instant Macaroni & Cheese: 1-2 servings  
Manual Boil & Simmer  
SIZZLE PAN  
Rice: senses 0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL)  
• Instant, Brown  
• Long Grain, Brown  
• Instant, White  
• Long Grain, White  
• Short Grain, White  
Baked Goods  
• Biscuits, Refrigerated  
Regular: 5 or 10 biscuits  
Large: 5 or 8 biscuits  
• Brownies: 20 oz (567 g) package  
• Cookies: 4, 6 or 8 cookies  
• Muffins: 4, 6 or 8 muffins  
• Rolls, Refrigerated  
Regular: 4 or 8 rolls  
Manual Cook  
MELT  
Large: 5 or 6 rolls  
Butter/Margarine: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2 sticks or 1-8 tbs (15-  
120 mL)  
Frozen Food  
• Cheese Sticks: 1-4 servings  
• Rising Crust Pizza: 6"-11" (15.2-27.9 cm)  
• Thin Crust Pizza: 6"-12" (15.2-30.5 cm)  
• Pizza Roll: 1-4 servings  
• Chicken Nuggets: 1-4 servings (4-16 pieces)  
• Chicken Tenders: 1-4 servings  
• Fish  
Fillet, Breaded: 1-4 servings  
Fish Stick: 1-4 servings (6-18 pieces)  
• French Fries: 1-3 servings  
• French Toast: 1-4 pieces  
• Hash Brown: 1-4 patties  
• Potato Nuggets: 1-4 servings  
• Sausage: 2-10 links  
Caramel: 7 or 14 oz (199 or 397 g)  
Cheese: 8 or 16 oz (227 or 454 g)  
Chocolate: 1-12 oz (28-340 g) or 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 cups  
(125, 250, 375 or 500 mL)  
Marshmallow: 5 or 10 oz (142-283 g)  
Manual Melt  
SOFTEN  
Butter/Margarine: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2 sticks or 1-8 tbs (15-  
120 mL)  
Caramel Dip: 18 oz (510 g)  
Meat  
• Bacon: 2-4 slices  
Cream Cheese: 3 or 8 oz (85 or 227 g)  
Frozen Juice: 6, 12 or 16 oz (170, 340 or 454 g)  
Ice Cream: 16, 32 or 64 oz (473, 946 or 1893 mL)  
Manual Soften  
• Beef Roast: 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 lb (454, 680 or 907 g)  
• Ham  
Slice: 1-4 slices  
Steak: 4-8 oz (113-227 g)  
• Hamburger Patty: 1-4 patties  
• Meatballs: 0.5-1.0 lbs (227-454 g)  
• Sausage: 2-10 links  
GRILL  
Fried Egg: 1-4 eggs  
Chicken Pieces, Bone-In: 1 or 2 pieces  
Lamb Chops: 1-4 chops  
Omelet: 2-4 eggs  
Poultry Breast, Boneless: 1-3 pieces  
Fish Steak: 0.5-1.0 lb (227-454 g)  
Nuts: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2 cups (125, 250, 375 or 500 mL)  
Manual Sizzle  
Pork Chops: 1 or 2 chops  
Fish Steak: 1 or 2 steaks  
Hamburger Patty: 1-4 patties  
Shrimp: 5-8 oz (140-225 g)  
STEAM COOK  
Steak: 0.7-1.0 lb (318-454 g), 1/2" (13 mm) thick  
Beef Kabobs: 1-4 servings  
Fish Fillet: senses 0.5-1.5 lb (227-680 g)  
Vegetables  
Fresh Vegetable  
• Mushroom: 1-3 servings  
• Onion: 1 or 2 servings  
• Pepper: 1 or 2 servings  
• Summer Squash: 1 or 2 servings  
Tomato: 2 or 4 halves  
• Asparagus: senses 8-16 oz (227-454 g)  
• Broccoli: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
• Carrots: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
• Cauliflower: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
• Corn on the Cob: senses 1-4 ears  
• Green Beans: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
• Red Potato, New: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
• Spinach: senses 4-8 cups (1-2 L)  
Manual Grill  
BOIL & SIMMER  
• Summer Squash/Zucchini: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
Frozen Vegetable: senses 2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)  
Shrimp: senses 5-8 oz (142-227 g)  
Manual Steam  
Dried Pasta: sensor  
• Fettuccine, Macaroni, Penne, Rotini or Spaghetti  
Fresh Pasta: sensor  
Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli  
26  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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  
OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR  
Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-  
based oven cleaners.  
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed  
should be kept clean.  
Hot water and mild detergent:  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
Soak filters, then scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt  
and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry.  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad:  
Dishwasher:  
Wash separately, not with dirty dishes, because food can be  
trapped in the filters.  
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.  
Stainless Steel (on some models)  
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-  
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may  
occur.  
OVEN CAVITY  
The gray finish inside the oven cavity is a durable, nonstick  
coating that makes soils easier to remove.  
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.  
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):  
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.  
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Vinegar for hard water spots  
Do not use metal or sharp utensils or scrapers, soap-filled  
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty  
washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Damage may occur.  
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed  
should be kept clean.  
Average soil  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
STEAMER VESSEL  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Heavy soil  
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:  
Soft brush, if necessary, to clean holes.  
Dishwasher  
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.  
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with  
soft, lint-free cloth.  
Stubborn Stains  
To remove stains such as tomato sauce, use a nonabrasive  
cleanser, a no-scratch pad, or a solution of dishwasher detergent  
and water (1/4 cup [60 mL] detergent to 1 cup [250 mL] warm  
water).  
Odors  
Lemon juice or vinegar:  
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either  
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.  
TURNTABLE  
Microwave Inlet Cover  
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the  
microwave oven without the turntable in place.  
The microwave inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be  
kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage.  
Mild cleanser and scouring pad  
Dishwasher  
Wipe with wet cloth.  
CONTROL PANEL/INTERACTIVE TOUCH DISPLAY  
SIZZLE PAN  
Activate the Child Lock to avoid touch screen activation during  
cleaning. See “Child Lock” section.  
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.  
Mild cleanser, water and washcloth  
Dishwasher  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads or gritty  
washcloths. Damage may occur.  
Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen.  
COOKING and GRILL RACKS  
Glass cleaner and soft cloth:  
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth, not directly on panel.  
Mild soap, water and soft washcloth  
Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended. Do not use abrasive  
cleansers or scrubbers.  
Mild soap, water and washcloth  
27  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
2. Replace the filters by inserting the long tab of the filter frame  
into the inner portion of the filter housing, then swinging the  
outside of the frame up until it fits into place.  
RACK SUPPORTS  
Clean often to avoid soil buildup. Soil buildup may lead to arcing  
and cause damage to the oven.  
A
B
C
Do not attempt to remove supports from cavity walls.  
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-  
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.  
Mild, nonabrasive soap or detergent and washcloth,  
toothbrush or cotton swab:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Replacing Filters  
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a  
month. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be  
replaced every 6 to 12 months. Do not operate the oven without  
the filters in place. See “Replacement Parts” section in  
“Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning”  
for cleaning instructions.  
A
B
C
D
A. Filter frame  
B. Long tab  
C. Microwave oven bottom  
Replacing Cooktop Light  
The cooktop light consists of two 10W low-voltage halogen  
capsule bulbs. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.  
You will need a TORX®† T10 screwdriver to remove the bulb cover  
mounting screw.  
A. Retaining tab  
B. Filter frame  
C. Grease filter  
D. Charcoal filter  
To Replace:  
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.  
2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and gently open cover.  
To Remove/Replace:  
1. Squeeze the small tab on the outer edge of the filter frame  
inward, and pull down until the frame and filters drop out.  
A
B
C
A
B
C
A. Mounting screw  
B. Bulb cover lens  
C. Halogen bulb  
A. Filter frame  
B. Small tab  
C. Grease filter  
3. Remove the burned-out bulb.  
4. Replace bulb, using a tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves  
to handle the bulb. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.  
5. Close bulb cover and replace mounting screw.  
6. Plug in oven or reconnect power.  
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.  
28  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Replacing Oven Light  
The oven light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. It will  
4. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw, then lift cover.  
automatically come on when the door is opened and when the  
oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.  
You will need a TORX®† T10screwdriver to remove the bulb cover.  
A
To Replace:  
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.  
2. Gently pull vent screen rings, and lift the screen off the  
exhaust vent at the top of the oven.  
If using recirculating exhaust venting, skip Step 3.  
A. Bulb cover mounting screw  
5. Remove the burned-out bulb by squeezing the wire clip  
together, pulling to the right and lifting.  
A
B
C
A. Vent screen  
B. Rings  
C. Bulb cover (under screen)  
3. For wall or roof venting, remove the vent deflector by  
removing the mounting screws (1 from each end), and lifting  
out the vent deflector.  
6. Replace bulb, using tissue or wearing cotton clean gloves to  
handle bulb. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.  
7. Close bulb cover, and fasten with screw.  
A
B
C
If using recirculating exhaust venting, skip Step 8.  
8. For wall or roof venting, replace the vent deflector removed in  
Step 3.  
9. Replace vent screen.  
10. Plug in oven or reconnect power.  
A. Bulb cover  
B. Vent deflector  
C. Vent deflector mounting screw  
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.  
29  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.  
Nothing will operate  
Turntable rotates both directions  
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker  
tripped?  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem  
continues, call an electrician.  
This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the  
beginning of the cycle.  
Display shows time countdown, but is not operating  
Is the appliance wired properly?  
See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave  
oven.  
Is the Timer in use?  
See “Timer” section.  
Is the Learning Mode in use?  
See “Learning Mode” section.  
Oven will not operate  
Is the door completely closed?  
Steam is coming from the vent screen  
Firmly close door.  
Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the  
door?  
Remove spacer, then firmly close door.  
Some steam is normal.  
Fan running after cooking is finished  
Is the electronic oven control set correctly?  
See “Oven Control” section.  
This is normal for grill use. The fan may run for up to 10  
minutes after the cycle ends to cool the oven.  
Is the Child Lock set?  
See “Child Lock” section.  
Fan running slower than usual  
Is the Learning Mode activated?  
See “Learning Mode” section.  
Has the oven been stored in a cold area?  
The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal  
room temperature.  
Is the magnetron working properly?  
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at  
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service.  
See “Assistance or Service” section.  
Fan running during cooktop usage  
Oven door looks wavy  
This is normal. The oven’s cooling fan, which is separate from  
the vent fan, automatically comes on during oven operation  
to cool the oven. It may also automatically come on and cycle  
on and off to cool the oven’s controls while the cooktop  
below is being used.  
This is normal and will not affect performance.  
Turntable will not operate  
Has tape been removed from turntable hub?  
Cooking times seem too long  
Remove tape. See “Turntable” section.  
Is the cooking power set properly?  
See “Cooking Power” section.  
Is the turntable properly in place?  
Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely  
on the turntable support.  
Are large amounts of food being heated?  
Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.  
Is the turntable support operating properly?  
Remove turntable. Remove and clean turntable support and  
rollers. Replace turntable support. Replace turntable. Place  
1 cup (250 mL) of water on turntable, then restart oven. If it  
still is not working, call for service. See “Assistance or  
Service” section. Do not operate the oven without turntable  
and turntable support working properly.  
Is the incoming voltage less than specified in “Microwave  
Oven Safety?”  
Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the  
home.  
30  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Quartz bulb does not appear to be on  
Radio, TV or cordless phone interference  
This is not unusual. See “Grill Element” section.  
Is the oven plugged into the same outlet?  
Try a different outlet.  
Is the element still working properly?  
Place 2 slices of bread on the tall grill rack, place the rack on  
the turntable and close the door. Program the oven using  
Manual Grill–without microwaves–for 4 minutes (see “Time/  
Power Cooking” section). The bread should toast dark brown.  
If the bread does not toast, call for service. See “Assistance  
or Service” section.  
Is the radio or TV receiver near the oven?  
Move the receiver away from the oven, or adjust the radio or  
TV antenna.  
Are the oven door and sealing surfaces clean?  
Make sure these areas are clean.  
Is the cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz?  
Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless  
networks may experience static or noise while the oven is on.  
Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone,  
or avoid using these items during oven operation.  
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check  
Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If  
you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
For further assistance  
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool  
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:  
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete  
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will  
help us to better respond to your request.  
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances  
Customer eXperience Center  
553 Benson Road  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
If you need replacement parts  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you  
use only FSP® replacement parts. FSP® replacement parts will fit  
right and work right because they are made with the same  
precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance.  
To locate FSP® replacement parts in your area, call us or your  
nearest Whirlpool designated service center.  
Replacement Parts  
Turntable  
SUREMIST™ Steamer Vessel  
Part Number 8204727  
Part Number 8205992  
Turntable Support and Rollers  
Part Number 8205993  
Sizzle Pan  
Part Number 8205996  
In the U.S.A.  
Turntable Hub  
Part Number 8205994  
Sizzle Pan Handle  
Part Number 8204652  
Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center  
toll free: 1-800-253-1301.  
Cooking Rack  
Part Number 8206117  
Grease Filters (2)  
Part Number 8205997  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.  
Cooking Rack Spacer  
Part Number 8206116  
Charcoal Filters (2)  
Part Number 8205998  
Installation information.  
Cooking Rack Hook  
Part Number 8206118  
Cooktop and Oven Light  
Part Number 8204670  
Use and maintenance procedures.  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Grill Rack (tall)  
Part Number 8184862  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing  
impaired, limited vision, etc.).  
Cleaning Supplies  
Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service  
companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians are  
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-  
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.  
Heavy Duty Degreaser  
Part Number 31552  
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish  
Part Number 8171420  
Microwave Spray Cleaner  
Part Number 31476  
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your  
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow  
Pages.  
31  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY  
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or  
furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) 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.  
ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair  
house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing.  
2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty  
coverage.  
3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in  
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.  
5. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.  
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.  
7. Pickup and delivery. This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.  
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.  
10. The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with  
published installation instructions.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION  
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES  
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE  
TO PROVINCE.  
Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if  
another warranty applies.  
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help  
can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada,  
call 1-800-807-6777.  
8/05  
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future  
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation  
date for in-warranty service.  
Write down the following information about your major appliance  
to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.  
You will need to know your complete model number and serial  
number. You can find this information on the model and serial  
number label located on the product.  
Dealer name____________________________________________________  
Address________________________________________________________  
Phone number__________________________________________________  
Model number __________________________________________________  
Serial number __________________________________________________  
Purchase date __________________________________________________  
8205278  
4619-652-66871  
8/05  
Printed in China  
© 2005 Whirlpool Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  

Weider Home Gym WEBE06010 User Manual
Westinghouse Flat Panel Television 42 w2 User Manual
Whirlpool Range WDE150LVB User Manual
Whirlpool Range WFG361LVS User Manual
Whirlpool Washer Dryer 3389591 User Manual
Whirlpool Washer Dryer 3397512 User Manual
Winegard Car Satellite TV System FL5000C User Manual
Yamaha Computer Drive CRW8424E User Manual
Zanussi Freezer ZU 9120 F User Manual
Zanussi Washer ZWF 1111 W User Manual