GH6208XR
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SPEEDCOOK
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model GH6208XR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6
Oven Cavity Coating ....................................................................6
Microwave System – ACCUWAVE
Grill Element .................................................................................6
Turntable ......................................................................................7
ACCESSORIES...............................................................................7
Cooking Rack...............................................................................7
Sizzle Pan and Handle .................................................................8
Grill Rack ......................................................................................8
SUREMIST™ Steamer Vessel .....................................................8
OVEN CONTROL............................................................................9
Control Panel................................................................................9
Interactive Touch Display.............................................................9
Main Menu..................................................................................10
Settings & Info............................................................................12
Clock ..........................................................................................12
Date ............................................................................................12
Demo Mode................................................................................12
Display Backlight........................................................................13
Display Contrast.........................................................................13
Learning Mode ...........................................................................13
Tones..........................................................................................13
Start............................................................................................13
Cancel ........................................................................................13
Clear ...........................................................................................13
Timer...........................................................................................14
Child Lock ..................................................................................14
Vent Fan .....................................................................................14
Cooktop Light.............................................................................14
Night Light..................................................................................15
Cooking Animation.....................................................................15
Progress Bar...............................................................................15
OVEN USE.....................................................................................15
Food Characteristics..................................................................15
Cooking Guidelines....................................................................16
Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................16
Aluminum Foil and Metal ...........................................................16
Microwave Cooking Power........................................................17
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Technology.........................6
MANUAL COOKING.....................................................................17
Add 30 Seconds.........................................................................17
Microwave Time/Power Cooking...............................................17
Time/Power Cooking..................................................................18
Warm Hold..................................................................................18
Cooking in Stages (or steps)......................................................19
PROGRAMMED COOKING .........................................................19
Sensor Cooking..........................................................................19
Preheating ..................................................................................19
Doneness....................................................................................19
Quick Touch Menu.....................................................................19
Popcorn Sensor..........................................................................19
Using Food Type........................................................................20
Using Cook Method ...................................................................20
Reheat ........................................................................................20
Defrost ........................................................................................20
Cook ...........................................................................................20
Melt.............................................................................................21
Soften .........................................................................................21
Grill..............................................................................................21
Boil & Simmer.............................................................................21
Sizzle Pan ...................................................................................22
Steam Cook................................................................................22
Kids Menu...................................................................................22
Most Used Menu........................................................................22
Food Type Chart ........................................................................23
Cook Method Chart....................................................................25
OVEN CARE ..................................................................................27
General Cleaning........................................................................27
Replacing Filters.........................................................................28
Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................28
Replacing Oven Light.................................................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................30
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................31
Replacement Parts.....................................................................31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................32
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
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
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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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.
■
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.
■
Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models
with this feature).
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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 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 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.
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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.
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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
are not completely understood
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.
grounding instructions
, or if doubt exists as to
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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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
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
J. Grease and charcoal filters
(2 each)
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.
Microwave System – ACCUWAVE® Technology
The microwave system delivers a constant stream of microwave
power – true high, medium and low power.
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.
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K L M N
H
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H O P Q R
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
Sensor Cooking
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.
Grill Element
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.
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AB
A. Halogen bulb
B. Quartz bulb
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.
Turntable
To Install:
1. Remove tape from the hub.
A
B
C
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 th e Turn table
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.
When the manual cycle is over, the turntable will automatically
default to the “ON” mode.
A. Glass turntable
B. Support
C. Hub
To Tu rn On /O ff:
1. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF.
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.
■ 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.
■ 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
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.
■ Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).
Damage to the oven could result due to soil buildup.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Rack and Pan Configurations
Sizzle Pan Feature Grill Feature
A B
A B C
A
B
C
A. Lid
B. Insert
C. Base
■ The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts
or pot holders when handling.
■ 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.
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. Turntable
B. Sizzle Pan
C. Grill rack
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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
Most Used
Food Type Settings & Info
Kids Menu
B
A. Control panel
B. Interactive touch display
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.
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.
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.
Tou ch Scre en
The LCD touch screen is used to make menu selections, adjust
settings and input commands.
A
B
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.
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.
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.
C
A. Title/description region
B. Menu and selection/settings input region
C. Command input region
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.
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The Main Menu is displayed on the default screen.
Main Menu
3. On second Cook Method screen, touch “Sizzle Pan.”
Cook Method
Food Type
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.
The following demonstrates how to pan brown 2 boneless
chicken breasts, using the Cook Method menus, starting from the
Main Menu:
1. On Main Menu, touch “Cook Method.”
Time / Power
Kids Menu
Most Used
Settings & Info
MAIN MENU:
Time / PowerCook Method
Kids MenuFood Type
Most Used
Settings & Info
Boil & Simmer Sizzle Pan Steam Cook
4. On Sizzle Pan screen, touch “Poultry Breast: Boneless.”
Baked Goods Frozen Food Meat
Fried Eggs Omelet
5. On Sizzle Pan-Poultry Breast screen, touch “2 pieces.”
Weight guidelines appear below the quantity selections.
Poultry Breast
Boneless
2. On Cook Method screen, touch “More Choices.”
Reheat
Melt
Defrost
Soften
Cook
Grill
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