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GH7155XKQ
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Whirlpool GH7155XKQ User Manual

Use And Care
G U I D E
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
3828W5A2208/8184472
A Note to You............................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ...........................3
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven...6
Radio interference ..................................6
For the best cooking results ...................6
Operating tips .........................................7
Electrical connections.............................7
Microwave oven features........................8
Control panel features ............................9
Audible signals......................................11
Interrupting cooking...............................11
Microwave Oven Use ..............................11
Using the safety lock.............................11
Using the HELP feature ........................11
Using the fan.........................................12
Setting the clock ...................................13
Using the Minute Timer.........................13
Cooking at high cook power.................13
Cooking with more than one cook cycle..15
Defrosting tips .......................................17
Using WARM HOLD.............................17
Using PERSONAL CHOICE.................18
Sensor cooking guide...........................18
Using SENSOR BAKED POTATO........20
Using SENSOR POPCORN.................20
Using SENSOR PIZZA REHEAT..........20
Using SENSOR VEGETABLE..............21
Using ADD MINUTE .............................21
Cooking Guide........................................22
Microwave Oven Care............................23
Caring for the filters...........................24
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights..25
Questions and Answers.........................27
Troubleshooting......................................28
Assistance or Service............................29
Warranty..................................................32
1-800-253-1301
Call our Customer Interaction Center
with questions or comments.
MODEL GH7155XKQ/B/T
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A Note to You

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. 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 appliance, 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 the diagram in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
Our Customer Interaction Center number is toll free.
1-800-253-1301
Model Number__________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Purchase Date__________________________ Dealer Name __________________________ Dealer Address ________________________ Dealer Phone __________________________
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated
servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our
Web site at www.whirlpool.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave Oven Safety
• Some products such as whole eggs in the shell 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.
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.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• 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 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 bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven should
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.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.
• Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches (91 cm).
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently ­Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
• 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.
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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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
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.
wWARNING
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.
Electrical requirements
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.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circui
t conductors and connected to the equip
ment grounding terminal or lead on
the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.

How your microwave oven works

Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.

Getting to Know Your Microwave 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 oven.

Radio interference

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:
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Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
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Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
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Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
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Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

For the best cooking results

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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).
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Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.
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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 to vent steam during cooking.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least
3
⁄16 in. above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.
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Do not cook or reheat whole eggs or eggs inside the shell. Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and damage the oven. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.
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Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating. Use of a wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl during heating may help to avoid this.
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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 the 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.
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Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
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Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Electrical connection

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.

Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy and may become too hot to handle and slow 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).

Operating tips

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Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open.
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Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from oven.
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Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
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Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
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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. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
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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.
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Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. 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.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Microwave oven features

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Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To 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. The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Two-Position Bi-Level Cooking Rack.
Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.
5. Filter. See “Caring for the filters” section.
6. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to
light your cooktop or countertop or to use as a night light.
7. Turntable, Fan, and Cooktop Light Switches.
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this
panel to perform all functions.
9. Vent Grille.
10. Cooking Guide. Use as a quick
reference for Auto Defrost and Sensor Cook settings.
11. Glass Turntable. The turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results.
12. Model and Serial Number Plate.
3512478
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Control panel features

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see “Microwave Oven Use” section.
1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected.
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2. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food with the SENSOR feature.
3. COOK. Touch this pad to cook common microwave-prepared foods with the SENSOR feature.
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