Whirlpool GM8155XJ User Manual [en, es]

MODEL GM8155XJ

3828W5A8401/8205981

Microwave-

Convection Oven

A Note to You ................................................2

Microwave Oven Safety................................3

Installation Instructions ................................5

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ......7

How your microwave oven works ............7

How convection cooking works ..............7

How combination cooking works ............7

Microwave cooking tips ............................7

Radio interference......................................9

For the best cooking results ....................9

Testing your microwave oven ..................9

Oven utensils guide....................................9

Testing your dinnerware or cookware ......10

Operating tips ..........................................10

Electrical connection ..............................10

Microwave oven features ........................11

Control panel features ............................12

Using OPTIONS........................................13

Built-in kits ................................................13

Setting the clock ......................................14

Using the minute timer ............................14

Using Your Microwave Oven......................15

Cooking at high cook power ..................15

Cooking at different cook powers..........15

Cooking with more than one cook cycle..16

Using DEFROST ......................................17

Using manual defrost ..............................17

Defrosting tips ..........................................17

Using JET START™ Feature ..................18

Using WARM HOLD ................................18

Sensor Cooking ..........................................19

Using SENSOR COOK ............................19

Sensor cooking chart ..............................19

Using SENSOR REHEAT..........................20

Sensor reheating chart ............................20

Using SENSOR POPCORN ....................20

Sensor popcorn chart..............................20

Convection and Combination Cooking ......21

Manual convection cooking....................21

Helpful hints for convection cooking ....21

Using the Drip Pan ..................................21

Raising (proofing) bread ..........................22

Manual combination cooking..................22

Helpful hints for combination cooking ..22

Auto convection cooking ........................22

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ..............25

Questions and Answers..............................26

Troubleshooting ..........................................27

Requesting Assistance or Service ............28

Warranty........................................................29

1-800-253-1301

Call our Customer Interaction Center

with questions or comments.

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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, please 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 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 in­warranty 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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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

•

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.

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 in the “Installation
Instructions” section.

•

Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

wDANGER

wWARNING

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.

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:

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•

Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath the microwave oven.

•

Do not mount microwave oven over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

•

Do not mount over a sink.

•

Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.

•

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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

– 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 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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.

1. Empty the microwave oven. Clean the inside with
a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a
door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around
the door, or dents inside the oven or on the
exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the
oven until a designated service technician has
checked it and made any needed repairs.

2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf that is
strong enough to hold the oven and the food and
utensils you put in it. (The control side of the unit

is the heavy side. Use care when handling the
oven.) The weight of the oven is about 55 lbs

(25 kg). The microwave oven should be at a
temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.

NOTE: You can build your microwave oven into a
wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in
the “Built-in kits” section.

NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake
openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back of
the oven where the exhaust vents are located.
Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to
the oven and poor cooking results. Make sure the
microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper
airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety
device may automatically turn the oven off. The oven
should work properly once it has cooled.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not install the oven next to or over a heat
source without a UL approved trim kit.

Doing so 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 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

Air intake
opening

(in rear)

Power
supply cord

Exhaust vent

(in rear)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

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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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.

HOW COMBINATION COOKING WORKS

Sometimes combination microwave-convection
cooking is suggested to get the proper cooking
results. It shortens the cooking time for foods that
normally need a long time to cook. This cooking
process also leaves meats juicy on the inside and
crispy on the outside. In combination cooking, the
convection heat and microwave energy alternate
automatically. Your oven has a setting that makes it
easy to cook with both convection heat and
microwave energy automatically.

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS

Amount of food

•

If you increase or decrease the amount of food
you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will
also change. For example, if you double a recipe,
add a little more than half the original cooking time.
Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more
time in small increments.

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.

Your oven has a MAXWAVE™ multiple microwave
distribution system. Microwave energy is released

from two locations, giving you better, more even
cooking.

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.

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 CONVECTION COOKING

WORKS

Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven
cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds
the food to heat the outer portion quickly. Your oven
uses convection cooking whenever you use the Auto
Convection, Manual Convection or Combination
cooking programs. DO NOT USE THE OVEN

WITHOUT THE TURNTABLE IN PLACE.

Oven cavity

Metal floor

Glass turntable

Magnetron

Microwave

+

Convection

Combination microwave/convection

=

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

•

The length of the standing time depends on how
much food you are cooking and how dense it is.
Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes
you to remove the food from the oven and take it to
the serving table. However, with larger, denser food,
the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes.

Arranging food

For best results, place food evenly on the plate. You
can do this in several ways:

•

If you are cooking several items of the same
food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring

pattern for uniform cooking.

•

When cooking foods of uneven shapes or
thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the

smaller or thinner area of the food towards the
center of the dish where it will be heated last.

•

Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other.

•

When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the
skin – this prevents cracking.

•

Do not let food or a container touch the top or
sides of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing.

Using aluminum foil

Metal containers should not be used in a microwave
oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you
have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on
the package. When using aluminum foil containers,
cooking times may be longer because microwaves
will only penetrate the top of the food. (See “Oven
Utensils Guide”.)

If you use aluminum containers without package
instructions, follow these guidelines:

•

Place the container in a glass bowl and add some
water so that it covers the bottom of the container,
not more than 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) high. This ensures even
heating of the container bottom.

•

Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.

•

Use only undamaged containers.

•

Do not use containers taller than 3⁄4 in. (1.9 cm).

•

Container must be at least half filled.

•

To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1⁄4 in.
(6.4 mm) between the aluminum container and the
walls of the oven and also between two aluminum
containers.

•

Always place the container on the turntable.

•

Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually
takes up to double the time compared to reheating
in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The
time when food is ready will vary depending upon
the type of container you use.

•

Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout container.

Starting temperature of food

•

The lower the temperature of the food being put
into the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook.
Food at room temperature will be reheated more
quickly than food at refrigerator temperature.

Composition of food

•

Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated
faster than food containing a lot of water. Fat and
sugar will also reach a higher temperature than
water in the cooking process.

•

The more dense the food, the longer it takes to heat.
“Very dense” food like meat takes longer to reheat
than lighter, more porous food like sponge cakes.

Size and shape

•

Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger
pieces. Also, same-shaped pieces cook more evenly
than different-shaped pieces.

•

With foods that have different thicknesses, the
thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts.
Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in
the center of the dish.

Stirring, turning foods

•

Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to
the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the
outer edges of the food.

Covering food

Cover food to:

•

Reduce splattering

•

Shorten cooking times

•

Keep food moist

You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass
through. See “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven”
for materials that microwaves will pass through. If you
are using the Sensor function, be sure to vent.

Releasing pressure in foods

•

Several foods (for example: baked potatoes,
sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly
covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build
up under the membrane during cooking, causing
the food to burst. To relieve the pressure and to
prevent bursting, pierce these foods before
cooking with a fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick.

Using standing time

•

Always allow food to stand after cooking. Stand­ing time after defrosting and cooking allows the
temperature to evenly spread throughout the food,
improving the cooking results.

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Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven

•

Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed
glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the
oven.

•

Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects
(baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at
the high temperature needed for sterilization.

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:

•

Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

•

Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

•

Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

•

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

•

Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking.
If needed, touch JET START™ Feature pad while the
oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over
(see the “Using JET START™ Feature” section).

•

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.

•

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.

TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

To test the oven, put 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water in
a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make
sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes.
When the time is up, the water should be heated.

OVEN UTENSILS GUIDE

You can use a variety of utensils and materials in your
microwave-convection oven. To prevent damage to
utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils
and materials for each cooking method. The list
below is a general guide to help you select the
correct utensils and materials.

YES: Utensils to use
NO: Utensils to avoid

*Refer to “Microwave cooking tips” and “Questions and

Answers” for proper use.

MICRO-

WAVE

COOKING

YES
YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES
YES

NO
NO

*

YES

YES

YES

YES

COMBINA-

TION

COOKING

YES
YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO
NO

*

NO

NO

NO

NO

CONVEC-

TION

COOKING

YES
YES

YES

YES
YES

YES

YES

NO

YES
YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

UTENSILS

Ceramic
Ovenproof,

Heat­T empered,
Microwave­Safe
Glassware

Glassware
with Metal
Decoration

Lead Glass
Without

Metal
Decoration
(Ovenproof
and Heat­Tempered)

Ovenproof
pottery

Ovenproof
Microwave-

safe
plasticware

Bake/Roast
Rack

Metal
Baking Pan

Cups,
Plates,
Towels

MA TERIAL
Ceramic

& Glass

China

Pottery

Plastic

Metal

Aluminum
Foil

Paper

Straw,
Wicker,
Wood

Wax
Paper

Plastic
Wrap

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE

OR COOKWARE

Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test
a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with 1 cup
(250 mL) 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 or may
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

•

Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on
it when the door is open.

•

Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat from the food can make
the container hot.

•

Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the
oven.

•

Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.

•

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.

•

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. 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.

•

When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) above
the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with
the browning dish.

•

Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause

them to burst, 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
one 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 damage the oven.

•

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.

•

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

•

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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To
help get you up and running quickly, the following
is a list of the oven’s basic features:

1. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not

work unless the door is securely closed.

2. 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.

3. Cooking Guide Label.

4. Glass Turntable. 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.

5. Removable Turntable Support (under turntable).

6. Convection Rack (Part No. 8172251). Use to

convection or combination cook.

7. Drip Pan (Part No. 8172250). The Drip Pan is

useful for catching grease from foods that drip
grease during Convection or Combination
cooking.

8. Model and Serial Number Plate.

9. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to

perform all functions.

10. Light (not shown). Automatically turns on when

the door is opened or when the oven is running.

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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1

MICROWAVE SENSOR

REHEAT COOK POPCORN

WARM

DEFROST OPTIONS

HOLD

MANUAL

MICRO COMBI CONVECT

TEMP/

HOUR MIN SEC

POWER

1 LB 0.1 LB

THICKNESS DONENESS

AUTO CONVECTION

MEAT POULTRY FISH

BAKED

SNACK

OTHER

GOODS

FOODS

FOODS

TIMER

CLOCK

SET / OFF

SET

START

OFF

ENTER

CANCEL

4

5

6

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a
desired cooking function quickly and easily. The
following is a list of all the Command pads located on
the control panel.

For more information on these features, see
“Using your microwave oven” section.

1. Display. This display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time
settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and
cooking functions.

2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat from

a variety of food categories available.

3. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad to cook from a

variety of food categories available.

4. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop a

bag of popcorn in any of 3 sizes.

5. DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen food

by weight or quantity.

6. OPTIONS. Touch this pad to change sound

volume to low, medium, high or off, to change
weight measurement from lbs to kilograms, to
change the language displayed, to change scroll
speed, to change the clock from 12 hours to 24
hours, or to turn clock on/off, or to turn the Demo
mode on and off.

7. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep hot,

cooked food warm in your microwave oven. You
can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically
follow a cooking cycle.

8. MICRO. Touch this pad to cook in Microwave

Mode. See “Using Your Microwave Oven”.

9. COMBI. Touch this pad to cook in Combination

Mode. See “Combination Cooking”.

10. CONVECT. Touch this pad to cook in Convection

Mode. See “Convection and Combination Cooking”.

11. HOUR/1 LB. Touch this pad to set the hour of

day, the number of hours to cook, or the weight in
pounds of certain foods.

12. MIN/0.1 LB. Touch this pad to set the minute of

day, the number of minutes to cook, or the weight
in 0.1 of a pound of certain foods.

13. SEC/THICKNESS. Touch this pad to set the

number of seconds to cook, or the thickness of
various meats.

14. TEMP/POWER/DONENESS. Touch this pad to

select cooking temperature or cooking power, or
the doneness of various foods.

15. AUTO CONVECTION pads. Touch one of these

pads to select type of food to be cooked.

16. TIMER SET/OFF. Touch this pad to set or cancel

the timer function.

17. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter the correct

time of day.

18. JET START™ Feature/START/ENTER. Touch

this pad to start a function you have set or to
cook food for 30 seconds at 100% cook power.

19. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad once to clear an

incorrect command or to cancel a program
during cooking. This pad will not erase the time
of day.

Audible signals

Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that
can guide you when setting and using your oven:

•

A programming tone will sound each time you touch
a pad.

•

Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and
five tones signal the end of the timer function.

NOTE: The tones on your oven can be turned off. To
do so, see “Using OPTIONS”.

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MICROWAVE SENSOR

2
3

REHEAT COOK POPCORN

DEFROST OPTIONS

MANUAL

MICRO COMBI CONVECT

HOUR MIN SEC

1 LB 0.1 LB

AUTO CONVECTION

MEAT POULTRY FISH

BAKED
GOODS

TIMER

SET / OFF

START

ENTER

SNACK
FOODS

WARM

HOLD

TEMP/

POWER

THICKNESS DONENESS

OTHER
FOODS

CLOCK

SET

OFF

CANCEL

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USING OPTIONS

You can select or change the following functions or
displays by touching OPTIONS:

Function Option

Sound volume Change to low, medium, high or off.
Weight Change to standard (lbs) or

metric (kgs).

Language Change to English, French or

Spanish.
Scroll speed Change speed.
Clock Change to 12 hrs. or 24 hrs. or

turn on/off.
Demo mode Turn on or off.

1. Touch OPTIONS.

The category name changes in sequence. When
the desired category appears, touch START.

For example, to change weight measurements
you see:

2. Touch OPTIONS twice to reach
“LBS/KGS”. Touch START. Touch
OPTIONS again to select “LBS” or
“KGS”.

3. Touch START.

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.)

Interrupting cooking

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the
door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the
light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and

Touch START.
If you do not want to continue cooking:

•

Close the door and the light goes off.

OR

•

Touch OFF/CANCEL.

NOTE: Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL

to make sure no other function is on.

Using the child lock

The Child Lock locks the control panel so children
cannot use the microwave when you do not want
them to.

To lock the control panel:
Touch and hold OFF/CANCEL until “LOCKED”

appears on display (approximately 4 seconds).
(One tone will sound.)

To unlock the control panel:
Touch and hold OFF/CANCEL until “UNLOCK”

appears on display. (Two tones will sound.)

COLOR

Black
Black
White

White
Biscuit
Biscuit

FOR INSTALLATION OVER OVEN MODEL

RBS275PD GBS277PD
RBS305PD GBS307PD
RBS275PD GBS277PD
RBS305PD GBS307PD
RBS275PD GBS277PD
RBS305PD GBS307PD

You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits*. These kits are available from your
dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it, by kit model number, by calling 1-800-253-1301
and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.

SIZE

27" (69 cm)
30" (76 cm)
27" (69 cm)
30" (76 cm)
27" (69 cm)
30" (76 cm)

KIT MODEL NO.

MK1157XJB
MK1150XJB
MK1157XJQ
MK1150XJQ
MK1157XJT
MK1150XJT

BUILT-IN KITS

* Approved, electric single ovens only

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SETTING THE CLOCK

When you first plug in your microwave oven, the
display shows “ : ”. If the electric power ever goes
off, the display will again show “ : ” when the power
comes back on.

NOTE: You can cook without setting the clock, but the
display will show “ : ” again after the cooking is
completed.

1. Touch CLOCK SET.

2. Touch HOUR and MIN Up and Down
pads to set the time of day.

The SEC pad is not available.

3. Touch CLOCK SET.

USING THE MINUTE TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. Use
the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes.

1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF.

2. Touch HOUR and MIN Up and Down
pads to set the amount of time.

The SEC pad is not available.

3. Touch START, or allow the timer to start
automatically after a short delay.

4. At the end of the set time:

Timer will count down to zero, then will display
“TIMER END” and 5 tones will sound.

NOTE: To cancel timer at any time, touch TIMER
SET/OFF.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions
carefully.

COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER

1. Put the food in the oven and close the
door.

2. Touch MICRO pad.

3. Touch MIN and SEC Up and Down pads
to enter cooking time.

The HOUR pad is not available.

4. Touch START.

5. At the end of the cooking time:

Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.

COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK

POWERS

1. Put the food in the oven and close the
door.

2. Touch MICRO pad.

3. Touch MIN and SEC Up and Down pads
to enter cooking time.

The HOUR pad is not available.

4. Touch TEMP/POWER Up and Down
pads to set cooking power.

5. Touch START.

6. At the end of the cooking time:

Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.

NAME

High

Medium-High

COOK POWER

HI = 100% of full power
(automatic)

90 = 90% of full power

80 = 80% of full power

70 = 70% of full power
60 = 60% of full power

WHEN TO USE IT

•

Quick heating many convenience foods and foods
with high water content, such as soups, beverages
and most vegetables

•

Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground meat,
poultry pieces, and fish fillets

•

Heating cream soups

•

Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

•

Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power
lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf)

•

Reheating a single serving of food

•

Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg
dishes, pudding, and custards

•

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the
cooking. Each level stands for a different percentage of cook power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell
you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use.

The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each level stands for, and the cook power name usually
used. It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.

NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.

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COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE

COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one cook power
for a certain length of time, and another cook power for
another length of time. Your oven can be set to change
from one power level to another automatically, for up to
3 cycles plus a defrost cycle.

1. Put the food in the oven and close the
door.

2. Touch MIN and SEC Up and Down pads
to set the cooking time for the first
cycle.

3. Touch TEMP/POWER Up and Down
pads to set the cook power for the first
cycle.

NAME

Medium

Medium-Low,

Defrost

Low

COOK POWER

50 = 50% of full power

40 = 40% of full power

30 = 30% of full power

20 = 20% of full power
10 = 10% of full power

WHEN TO USE IT

•

Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

•

Simmering stews

•

Melting chocolate

•

Heating bread, rolls and pastries

•

Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,
poultry, and precooked foods

•

Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

•

Keeping food warm

•

Taking chill out of fruit

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4. Touch MICRO pad.

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking
time and cook power for each
additional cycle.

6. Touch START.

After each cycle is complete, 2 tones sound and
the next cycle(s) will count down.

7. At the end of the cooking time:

Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.

NOTES:

•

You can set your chosen cook functions in any
order.

•

You can set up to 3 cook cycles plus Defrost and
Warm Hold.

•

Defrost will operate first.

•

Warm Hold will operate last.

•

Cooking with more than one cook cycle will not
work with Sensor Cook or Sensor Reheat
functions.

USING DEFROST

You can defrost food by choosing a category and
setting a weight. DEFROST has preset times and cook
powers for 6 categories: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Bagel,
Muffin and Butter.

1. Touch DEFROST.

Once for Meat, twice for Poultry, 3 times for Fish,
4 times for Bagel, 5 times for Muffin, 6 times for
Butter.

2. Touch START.

3. Touch HOUR/1 LB or MIN/0.1 LB pad
for weight when defrosting Meat,
Poultry or Fish. For Bagel, Muffin or
Butter, touch the HOUR pad for
quantity.

NOTE: If the weight setting is “KGS,” then the

1 LB pad equals 1 kilogram and 0.1 LB pad equals

0.1 kilogram.

4. Touch START.

5. During defrosting, 5 tones will sound.

(for Meat, Poultry and Fish when set for more than
1 minute)

These tones tell you when to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange food. To restart oven, touch
START.

6. At the end of the defrosting time:

Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.

USING MANUAL DEFROST

1. Touch DEFROST pad 7 times.

2. Touch MIN and SEC Up and Down pads
to set the time for manual defrosting.

The power is automatically set at 30 percent,
unless you change it.

3. Touch START.

4. At the end of the defrosting time:

Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights as being in
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound
(for example, 4 ounces equals 1⁄4 pound [113.4 g]).

If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a
pound, you can use the following chart to convert the
weight to decimals.

DEFROSTING TIPS

•

Before starting, make sure you have removed any of
the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food
bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.

•

Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.

•

Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

•

If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.

•

Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.

•

Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.

•

Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted
food is still icy in the center, return it to the
microwave oven for more defrosting.

•

The length of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.

•

The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.

•

As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.
Separated pieces defrost more evenly.

•

Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or
areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The
foil can damage the oven lining.

•

For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see
“Microwave cooking tips”.)

•

Turn food over during defrosting or standing time.
Break apart and remove food as required.

OUNCES GRAMS

1.6 45.4

3.2 90.7

4.0 113.4

4.8 136.1

6.4 181.4

8.0 226.8

9.6 272.2

11.2 317.5

12.0 340.2

12.8 362.9

14.4 408.2

16.0 453.6

Equivalent Weight

DECIMAL WEIGHT

.10
.20
.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
.50 One-Half Pound
.60
.70
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90

1.00 One Pound

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USING JET START™ FEATURE

The JET START Feature lets you cook food for 30
seconds at 100% cook power or, during any manual
program, you can use it to add 30-second increments.

NOTES:

•

Each time you touch the JET START Feature pad, it
will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes, then will add 1
minute up to a total of 10 minutes.

•

You can enter the JET START Feature only after
closing the door or after touching OFF/CANCEL.

•

You can also use the pad to increase the remaining
cook time during manual programs.

1. Put the food in the oven and close the
door.

2. Touch the JET START Feature pad.

(Each additional touch adds 30 seconds of
cooking time, up to 3 minutes, then adds 1 minute
up to a total of 10 minutes.)

3. At the end of the cooking time:

Display will show “END” and 3 tones will sound.

USING WARM HOLD

Warm Hold keeps hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven.

NOTES:

•

Food cooked should be covered during Warm Hold.

•

Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be

uncovered during Warm Hold.

•

Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate

should be covered during Warm Hold.

•

Do not use more than 1 complete Warm Hold cycle.
The quality of some foods will suffer with extended
time.

•

Warm Hold can be used in conjunction with Stage
Cooking. (See “Cooking with more than one cook
cycle”.)

1. Put hot, cooked food in the oven and
close the door.

2. Touch WARM HOLD.

“WARM HOLD” scrolls, then “START” flashes until
you touch START.

3. Touch START.

Display will show “WARM”.

4. To cancel Warm Hold, open door or
touch OFF/CANCEL.

wWARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour
before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.

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