Whirlpool GH9177XL User Manual
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SPEEDCOOK
APPLIANCE
Use & Care Guide
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Model GH9177XL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
Oven Cavity Coating ....................................................................5
Microwave System.......................................................................5
Turntable ......................................................................................6
Cooking Rack...............................................................................6
Sizzle Pan and Handle .................................................................6
Grill Rack ......................................................................................7
OVEN CONTROL............................................................................7
Display/Touch Screen..................................................................7
Progress Bar.................................................................................8
Start..............................................................................................8
JET COOK™ Feature...................................................................8
Cancel • Off..................................................................................8
Clock ............................................................................................9
Tones............................................................................................9
Timer.............................................................................................9
Vent Fan .......................................................................................9
Cooktop/Countertop Light...........................................................9
Hints & Settings............................................................................9
Child Lock ..................................................................................10
Night Light..................................................................................10
Display Brightness and Contrast ...............................................10
Learning Mode ...........................................................................10
Demo Mode................................................................................10
OVEN USE.....................................................................................11
Food Characteristics..................................................................11
Cooking Guidelines....................................................................11
Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................11
Aluminum Foil and Metal ...........................................................12
Cooking Power...........................................................................12
Cooking ......................................................................................13
Doneness ...................................................................................13
Prepare.......................................................................................13
Pre-Set Cooking.........................................................................13
Popcorn......................................................................................14
Cooking in Stages......................................................................14
Reheating ...................................................................................14
Defrosting...................................................................................15
Baked Goods .............................................................................15
Grill .............................................................................................16
Simmer Cooking and Steaming.................................................16
Sizzle Pan Feature......................................................................18
Soften & Melt..............................................................................18
Kids Menu ..................................................................................19
Warm Hold .................................................................................19
OVEN CARE..................................................................................20
General Cleaning........................................................................20
Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................21
Replacing Filters.........................................................................21
Replacing Oven Light.................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................22
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................23
Replacement Parts.....................................................................23
WARRANTY ..................................................................................24
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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 –
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.
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 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.
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 inches.
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).
■
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 micro-
■
wave 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, 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.
■
■
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.
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
PARTS AND FEATURES
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. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz,
AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
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:
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.
■ For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance 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 appliance.
Improper use of the grounding plug can
grounding instructions
, or if doubt exists as to
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.
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1. Door Handle
2. Door Safety Lock System
3. Metal-Shielded Window
4. Grill Element
5. Microwave Inlet Cover
6. Microwave Oven Light
7. Vent Grille
8. Touch Screen Display
9. Control Pads
10. Cooktop Lights
11. Grease and Charcoal Filters
12. Cooking Rack
13. Model and Serial Number Plate
Parts and Features Not Shown
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Grill Rack
Sizzle Pan and Handle
Steamer Vessel
Oven Cavity Coating
The oven has a durable, non-stick coating which resists soil
buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional
microwave ovens. For cleaning information, see “General
Cleaning” in the “Oven Care” 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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In contrast, microwave 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.
Additionally, the oven uses a 1,000-watt halogen bulb with a 500watt quartz bulb together to serve as the grill element for various
cooking functions. When this element is in use, it produces a
bright light in the oven cavity, and causes the cavity and door to
become hot. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
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.
Turntable
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2
3
4
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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ The rack is designed specifically for this oven. Do not use it in
any other oven.
■ Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a
microwave-safe container.
■ Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels. Do not store it in
the oven. Damage to the oven could result if someone
accidentally turns on the oven.
1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
4. Shaft
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without 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.
To Tu rn Of f:
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 in. (26 cm) plates that
are side-by-side.
1. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF.
“TURNTABLE OFF” will appear in the display. The turntable
will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or
CANCEL•OFF is touched.
Sizzle Pan and Handle
The Sizzle Pan, with a non-stick surface and a detachable
handle, has been specially designed for microwave use, and is
ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven.
The Sizzle Pan is also used as a drip pan for grilling.
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.
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Grill Rack
The circular grill rack is for grilling in the microwave oven. 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.
Display/Touch Screen
The display/touch screen functions as both a display and a
menu-driven touch screen control.
Display
The display screen shows the time of day and Home screen
when the microwave oven is not in use. If the time of day is
hidden (see “Clock” section), “Home” will appear in its place.
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4:48
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OVEN CONTROL
Home
Reheat
Cook
Kids
Menu
Defrost
Grill
MORE
CHOICES
1
Reheat
Cook
Kids
Menu
The LCD touch screen is used to input commands. A light- to
medium-pressure touch of the fingertip will activate the menu
choice. However, sensitivity of the touch screen may vary, and
using the tips or backs of fingernails may provide more accuracy
when inputting commands.
During programming, the display screen displays function
menus, servings and weights, preparation instructions, and
cooking time/power settings. During a cooking cycle, it counts
down the remaining time, and gives prompts to stir or turn food.
Tou ch Scre en
The following illustrates how the touch screen display screens
help the navigation through menus. This example shows the
display screens and selections when cooking chicken pieces.
1. From the “Home” screen, touch “Cook.” Display shows:
Defrost
Grill
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CHOICES
Soften
& Melt
Steam/
Simmer
BACK
Baked
Goods
Sizzle
Pan
Hints &
Settings
Cook
1. Light sensor
Cereal
Frozen
Food
BACK
2. Touch “More Choices.” Display shows:
Eggs
Vegetable
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CHOICES
Cook
Grains
Rice/Pasta
Poultry
BACK
Meat
Fish
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3. Touch “Poultry.” Display shows:
Poultr
Breast
Bonelss
Poached
Pieces
Bone-In
BACK
4. Touch “Pieces, Bone-In.” Use number pads to enter weight.
Display shows:
Pieces
Cooks 0.5-2.0 Pounds.
y
Breast
Bonelss
Pan Brown
Chicken
Tenders
Ground
BONE-IN
1.5 pounds
ENTER AMOUNT. PRESS
PREPARE, DONENESS, OR START.
Prepare
BACK
5. Touch “Doneness” if desired. (See “Doneness” in the “Oven
Use” section.) Display shows:
Doneness
_
+
Start
See “Learning Mode” section to see how to practice navigating
through the menus without turning on the microwave generator.
See “Display Brightness and Contrast” section to see how to
adjust display settings.
Progress Bar
1
Sensin
g
Reheating
1. Progress bar
The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time
of a cooking cycle. It will appear during sensor cooking functions.
The line appears below the word “Sensing,” and shows progress
by the darkening of the line from the left. After the sensor is
finished sensing, the remaining cook time replaces the word
“Sensing” at the top of the display, but the progress bar
continues to be displayed.
Doneness
Press + button to
change doneness level.
LESS
Normal is lowest
level allowed for
6. Touch “Start.” While cooking, Display shows:
NORMAL
this food.
BACK
MORE
+
Start
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Cooking
When cooking is over, display shows:
End
Let stand 3 minutes
covered.
Start
The START control will start any function.
If cooking is interrupted, touching the START control pad will
resume the preset cycle.
For added convenience, the “Start” touch pad is also available on
some display screens, and provides the same function as the
START control pad.
JET COOK™ Feature
Five of the JET COOK™ controls share function with the
numerical pads 1-5. When one of these JET COOK™ 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 JET COOK™ controls
return to their normal numerical pad function.
The JET COOK FOR 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 numerical information.
Cancel • Off
The CANCEL•OFF pad stops most functions except for the
Timer, Child Lock and Learning Mode.
The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the
door and touch START or the “Continue” display area to resume
the cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if
interrupted by opening the door.
Remove food or
press Warm Hold.
Warm
Hold
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