Whirlpool GH4184XS User Manual
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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents .......................................2
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Model GH4184XS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ...........................3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
Turntable ......................................................................................5
Cooking Rack...............................................................................5
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6
Display..........................................................................................6
Start/Add 30 Seconds..................................................................6
Easy Minute Feature ....................................................................6
Cancel .......................................................................................... 6
Clock ............................................................................................6
Tones............................................................................................7
Timer.............................................................................................7
Control Lock.................................................................................7
Vent Fan .......................................................................................7
Cooktop Light...............................................................................7
Demo Mode..................................................................................7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8
Food Characteristics....................................................................8
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................8
Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9
Microwave Cooking Power........................................................10
Manual Cooking .........................................................................10
Cooking in Stages......................................................................10
Beverage ....................................................................................11
System Cooking.........................................................................11
Preset Cooking...........................................................................12
Reheating ...................................................................................12
Defrosting...................................................................................13
Kids Menu ..................................................................................14
Simmer Cooking and Steaming.................................................14
Warm Hold .................................................................................15
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................16
General Cleaning........................................................................16
Replacing Filters.........................................................................17
Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................17
Replacing Oven Light.................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................19
Replacement Parts and Accessories.........................................19
WARRANTY .................................................................................20
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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
DANGER
WARNING
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:
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the
provided Installation Instructions.
■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
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
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or
if it has been damaged or dropped.
■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service
company for examination, repair, or adjustment.
■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Microwave Oven Care” section.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when
not in use.
■ 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.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– 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.
■ 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 clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the
pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■
■
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
■
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of
36" (91.44 cm).
■
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■
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.
■
When flambeing 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 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.
■
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
■
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
■
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.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
■ A separate circuit serving only this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
A B C D E F G
H I J K L M I
Turning Off the Turntable
The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function).
This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the
turntable or when cooking with two 10¼" (26 cm) plates that are
side by side.
To Tu r n Of f: Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF. A “turntable off” icon
will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on
automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL is touched.
Cooking Rack
The 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 microwave oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to
reorder rack.
A. Door handle
B. Door safety lock system
C. Charcoal filter
(behind vent grille)
D. Microwave inlet cover
E. Microwave oven light
F. Vent grille
G. Control panel
H. Metal shielded window
A
B
C
D
I. Cooktop lights
J. Model and serial number plate
K. Cooking guide label
L. Grease filters
M. Cooking rack
Parts and Features not shown:
Tur nt ab le
Turntable
A. Turntable
B. Hub
C. Support
D. Shaft
(shipped in oven cavity)
■ When not using the rack for cooking, remove it from the
microwave oven. Damage to the microwave oven could result
if someone unintentionally turns it on.
■ 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.
■ 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
microwave oven.
■ 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 microwave oven. Do
not attempt to use any other rack in this microwave oven.
■ Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).
Damage to the microwave oven could result due to soil
buildup.
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.
To Install:
1. Remove tape from the hub.
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.
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SENSOR
AUTO
ENTER
COOK
QTY TURN
REHEAT
TIMER
TABLE
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL
Start/Add 30 Seconds
DEFROST
SIM
OFF
1
POWER
LBS OZ
START?
2
3
The START control shares function with the Add 30 Seconds
feature. The START pad will start any function. If not touched
within 5 seconds after touching a pad, “START?” will appear on
the display as a reminder. If not touched within 5 minutes after
touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode
and the programmed function will be canceled.
If cooking is interrupted, touching the START will resume the
preset cycle.
The ADD 30 SEC. control starts the oven at 100% power for
30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook time with each
additional touch of the control. Once cooking begins, cook power
or cook time may be changed manually by touching the
appropriate display area and entering the new setting.
Easy Minute Feature
The numerical pads 1-5 share function with the Easy Minute
controls. When one of these controls is touched (while no
function is operating), the oven will begin cooking at high power
for 1-5 minutes, depending on which pad is touched. After
cooking begins, the Easy Minute controls return to their normal
numerical pad function.
The CANCEL pad stops most functions except for the Timer,
Child Lock and Demo Mode.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened.
Close the door and touch START control to resume the cycle. A
sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by
opening the door.
Cancel
Display
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will
blink in the display. Touch CANCEL to stop the blinking. If the “:”
blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure has
occurred. Touch CANCEL and reset the clock if needed.
If “RETRY” blinks in the display for 1 second, an invalid value has
been entered. Retry your entry.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave
oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day or Timer
countdown.
Clock
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not
show a.m. or p.m.
To S et :
The microwave oven and timer must be off.
1. Touch CLO CK.
2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.
3. Touch CLO CK o r START.
To R em ov e:
1. Touch CLO CK.
2. Touch 0.
3. Touch CLO CK.
The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.
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