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MODEL GH7145XF

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Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appli ance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the

model and serial number label/plate (see “Microwave

oven features” in the “Getting to Know” section). Also,

record the other information shown in the next column.

TimeSmart* TIP

Look for these tips!

Look for these Time Smart Tips located throughout your Use and Care Guide. They will help you save time and make the most of your new appliance.

Model Number Serial Number. Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address. Dealer Phone _

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to

purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at

www.whirlpool.com

In Canada, visit our Web site at www.whirlpoolappliances.com/canada

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Mmimimve Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

ADANGER

AWARNING

follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

follow instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 “GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS” found at the end of this section.

• Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars may 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.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

• Do not store the 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, and the like.

• 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.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven when the microwave oven is

in operation.

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

- Do not overcook food; Carefully attend the microwave oven if 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 bag in oven.

- If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon nect 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.

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.

• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan

• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based

oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

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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.

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.

EU EC nU CA L R EQ UI RE ME NT S

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

AWARNING

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.

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 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.

For a permanently connected appliance: This microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the

microwave oven.

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NOTE: There must be at least one wall stud within cabinet opening.

Check the opening where the microwave

oven hood will be installed. The location must

provide:

• 2 inch X 4 inch (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wood studding and % inch (.95 cm) thickness drywall or plaster lath

• Support for microwave oven hood weight of 150 pounds (68 kg) plus the weight of items placed in the oven or upper cabinet

• 30 inch (76.2 cm) wide minimum opening

• 13)^"inch (34.3cm) clearance between the bottom of microwave oven hood and the cooktop

• Protection from draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents

• Grounded electrical outlet (see “Electrical requirements” in.the “Microwave Oven Safety” section)

66" (167.6cm) Exhaust outlet min. mounting connects to

height from 3y4"x10" (8.25 x

floor 30» (76.2 cm)

duct

23^6" _

(58.6 cm) door open

Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating) operation, converts to top or rear discharge.

66" (167.6cm)

min. mounting height from

floor

CRITICAL DIMENSIONS

30"(76.2cm) min. from cooking

surface (or countertop) below microwave oven to top of wall mounting bracket

13?ir"(34.3cm) min. to cooking surface

(or countertop) below microwave oven

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4. Hold microwave hood combination in place with

^WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.

Failure to do so can result in bacK or

other injury.

If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combi nation for any reason, follow these simple steps:

INSTALLATION INSTRUGIONS

one hand. Pull hook © to release microwave hood from mounting plate. If grille cannot be removed (per instructions in pt. 2.), insert a thin

looped wire or similar tool through an opening in grille to pull hook.

To remove:

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove filters and vent grille.

• If filters o are

installed, push in at the tab and slide filter to the outside edge to remove.

• Remove the two screws © from the top of the microwave oven cabinet (the screws located closest to the front corners). Do not remove the screws

located towards the center of the cabinet.

• Remove the vent grille 0. Set the screws and grille aside. (If grille cannot be removed, see pt. 4.)

3. After removing all oven contents, including the

turntable and support, tape the door in the closed position. Then

remove the two bolts

0 securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave

oven downward. (Be careful that door does not swing open.) Lift off

the support tabs © at

the bottom of the mount ing plate. Set the microwave oven aside on a protected surface.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUQIONS

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To replace:

Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.

Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward. Thread the power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet.

Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet. Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate until locking latch snaps into the cabinet.

Replace the two bolts securing the microwave

oven to the upper cabinet.

5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and

support.

6. Replace the vent grille.

7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave

oven cabinet (the screws located closest to front corners).

8. If filters were installed, replace them (see “Install

ing and caring for the filters” in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section, if needed).

9. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

Ceitincto KnowYour MiaioiiiMiffi Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your microwave oven.

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Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and

plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves

bounce off metal con tainers so food does not absorb the energy.

Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.

The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of fhe reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring

some foods during the cooking time.

The microwaves disturb water molecules in the

food. As the molecules bounce around bumping

into each other, heat is made, like rubbing your hands together. This is the heat that does

the cooking.

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TImeSmart* TIP

For the best cooking results

• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch ADD

MINUTE while the oven is operating or

after the cooking cycle is over (see the

“Using ADD MINUTE” section).

• To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir, turn over, or rearrange the food about halfway through the cooking time.

• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn

back a corner of the plastic wrap V4 to Vz inches (6 mm to 1.2 cm) to vent steam

during heating or cooking.

NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.

Ra di o i nt er fe re nq

Using your microwave oven may cause interference

to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there

is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:

• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

I Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave

oven.

I Plugging the microwave oven into a different

outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or TV are on different branch circuits.

TE SU NG Y OU R M IC RO WA VE O VE N

To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 ml) of cold

B water in a glass container in the oven. ^ Close the door and make sure it 11 latches. Follow the directions in ^ “Cooking at high cook power” in

section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes.

When the time is up, the water should be heated.

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GEÜINC TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Tt eO NC Y OU R D IN NE RW AR E OR C OO KW AR E

Test dinnerware or cookware before using.

To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water

beside it. Cook at 100%

cook power for 1 minute.

If the dish gets hot and

water stays cool, do not use it.

Op er at in g s af et y pr ec au ti on s

Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the

shell. Steam buildup

in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and

possibly damage the

oven. Slice hard-boiled

eggs before heating.

In rare cases, poached

eggs have been known to explode. Cover

poached eggs and

allow a standing time of 1 minute before cutting

into them.

For best results, stir any liquid several times

during heating or reheating. Liquids

heated in certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when

adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone.

Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).

Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it

containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot.

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Op er at in g s af ei y pr ec au oo ns

Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At

the end of the recom mended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cook ing during standing time. After micro- waving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.

Product life may be shortened.

If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven or use the Demo/learning feature (see “Using the demo/learning feature” later in this section).

It is normal for the

oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.

Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the

oven. Fire could result.

Do not dry flowers,

fruit, herbs, wood,

paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.

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Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin

wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.

Do not operate the microwave oven unless the

glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely on the support rollers. The turntable can rotate in either direction.

Make sure the rollers

are completely inside the center circle of the turntable; this will let the turntable rotate properly.

Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it.

Handle your turntable with care when removing

it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.

When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least Tie inch (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the

browning dish.

El fC nU CA LC ON NE C nO N

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is

less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

Mi cr ow av e o ve n fe at ur es

Your microwave oven is designed to make your

cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To help get you up and running quickly,

the following is a list of the oven’s basic features;

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not

operate unless the door is securely closed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents mi

crowaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

4. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when

cooking in more than one container at the same time. See page 18 for more information.

5. Glass Turntable (PN 4393751) (not shown). In

cluded in oven cavity - see below for installation instructions. This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results. See pages 9,12, 36, 41, and 43 for more details.

To install turntable and support:

• Fit the hub (PN 4393754)

onto the shaft.

• Place the support (PN 4393752) on the cavity bottom.

• Place the turntable on the hub. Make sure the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom are between the three “spokes” of the hub.

6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Included in oven

cavity. See page 37 for installation instructions and cleaning information.

7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light

your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light. See page 19 for more information.

8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference

for Quick Cook, Quick Reheat, Quick Defrost, and Sensor Cook settings.

9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches.

See page 19 for more information.

10. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to

perform all functions. See pages 14-17 for more information.

11. Vent Grille.

12. Oven Cavity Light.

13. Microwave Inlet Cover.

14. Model and Serial Number Plate. See page 2

for more information.

• The rollers (PN 4393753) on the support should fit

inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.

• The turntable turns both clockwise and counter clockwise. This is normal.

1. Display. This display includes a clock and indica

tors to tell you the time of day, cooking time set tings, and cooking functions you chose.

2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop one of 3 bag

sizes of popcorn, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how

long to cook depending on the amount of humid ity it detects from the popcorn. See page 34 for more information.

3. BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4

potatoes, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato(es). See page 34 for

more information.

4. FRESH VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook

1 to 4 cups (237 to 946 mL) of a fresh vegetable, without entering a cook power or time. The

oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook

depending on the amount of humidity it detects

from the vegetables. See page 34 for more infor

mation.

5. FROZEN VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook 1

to 4 cups (237 to 946 mL) of a frozen vegetable,

without entering a cook power or time. The

oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook

depending on the amount of humidity it detects

from the vegetables. See page 34 for more infor

mation.

6. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a 10-

or 20-ounce (283.5 or 567 g) frozen entree, with

out entering a cook power or time. The oven’s

sensor will tell the oven how long to cook

depending on the amount of humidity it detects

from the frozen entree. See page 34 for more in

formation.

7. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2

8-ounce (237 mL) cups of a beverage, without

entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the bever age. See page 34 for more information.

8. DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad to heat a dinner

plate of food, without entering a cook power or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how

long to heat depending on the amount of humidi

ty it detects from the food. See page 35 for more

information.

9. SOUP. Touch this pad to heat 1 to 4 cups (237 to

946 mL) of soup, without entering a cook power

or time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how

long to heat depending on the amount of humidi

ty it detects from the soup. See page 35 for more

information.

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10. ACCU-SIMMER. Touch this pad to simmer

soups, casseroles, stews, and other liquid

foods. See page 33 for more information.

11. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat microwavable

foods without entering times and cook powers.

See page 29 for more information.

12. DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen

foods without entering times and cook powers. See page 30 for more information.

13. COOK. Touch this pad to cook microwavable

foods without entering times and cook powers. See page 28 for more information.

14. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by

Number pads to set a cooking time. See

pages 23, 24, and 26 for more information.

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15. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cook

ing time has been set, followed by a Number

pad to set the amount of microwave energy

released to cook the food. Also touch this pad to

lengthen or shorten a preset

cooking time. See pages 22 and 24 for more

information.

16. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

WARM HOLD can be used by itself, or it can

automatically follow a cooking cycle. See page 35 for more information.

17. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute, at 100% cook power, or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle at the set cook power. See page 22 for more information.

18. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, quantities, weights, or food categories.

19. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day. See page 20 for more information.

20. TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the

Minute Timer. See page 21 for more information.

21. TIMER OFF. Touch this pad to cancel the

Minute Timer. See page 21 for more information.

22. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a

function. See page 16 for more information.

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23. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn

your turntable on and off. See page 17 for more information.

24. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an

incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the display. See page 16 for more information.

25. LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF. Touch this pad to turn

the light or night light on or off. See page 19 for more information.

26. VENT FAN ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the

fan on or off. See page 19 for more information.

27. 4 SPEED FAN. Touch the “up” pad to increase

fan speed and the “down” pad to decrease fan speed. See page 19 for more information.

NOTES:

• If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch START/ENTER in 5 seconds, the START? indicator light will show.

• For nonsensor functions, if you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door within

15 minutes, the START? indicator light will show. Touch START/ENTER to continue. If you open the door when sensor cooking, cooking is canceled and you have to start over.

• If you choose a function but do not press another Command pad within 1 minute, the display returns to the time of day and you have to start over.

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