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Table of Contents ............................................... 2
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MODELS GSC278 YGSC278
GSC308 YGSC308
TABLEOFCONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5
Grids ............................................................................................. 6
Crisper Pan and Handle ............................................................... 6
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ................................................ 7
Displays ........................................................................................ 7
Number Codes ............................................................................. 7
Add Minute, Start ......................................................................... 7
Off/Cancel .................................................................................... 7
Clock ............................................................................................ 8
Tones ............................................................................................ 8
Fahrenheit and Celsius ................................................................. 8
Timer ............................................................................................. 8
Control Lock ................................................................................. 8
Help Prompts ............................................................................... 8
HIGH SPEED COOKING ............................................................. 9
CONVECTION COOKING ......................................................... 13
MICROWAVE COOKING .......................................................... 14
Food Characteristics .................................................................. 14
Cooking Guidelines .................................................................... 14
Cookware and Dinnerware ........................................................ 15
Aluminum Foil and Metal ........................................................... 15
Cooking Power ........................................................................... !6
Microwaving ............................................................................... 16
Crisper Pan Frying ...................................................................... 17
Reheating ................................................................................... 18
Defrosting ................................................................................... 19
Popcorn ...................................................................................... 20
Keeping Food Warm .................................................................. 20
CRISPING .................................................................................. 21
BROILING .................................................................................. 21
OVEN CARE .............................................................................. 22
Cleaning....._ ................................................................................ 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 22
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 23
In the U.S.A .............. .................................................................. 23
In Canada ................................................................................... 23
WARRANTY ......... _......i............................................................. 24
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MICROWAVEOVENSAFETY
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 symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurtyou and others.
1_ his is the safety alert symbol,
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.
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.
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 this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in accord-
ance 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 lab-
oratory use.
• 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 store any materials, other than manufacturer's
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in
use.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a dam-
aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
• Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are
not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate
deep frying temperatures.
• Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.
• Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
• The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest auth-
orized service company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not
use this product near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swim-
ming pool, and the like.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Oven
Care" section.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the micro-
wave 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
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.
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 groundinginstructions
are not completely understood, or ifdoubt exists as to
whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
(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,
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
(d)
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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PARTSANDFEATURES
This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location
and appearance of the features shown here may not match your model.
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1. Light (inaccessible, in ceiling)
2. Convection Element and Fan
(hidden behind back panel)
3. Turntable
4. Turntable Support
(under turntable)
5. Metal Shielded Window
6. Door Handle
7. Lower Oven (on combination models,
see separate Use and Care Guide)
8. Oven Control
9. Door Safety Lock System
10. Broil Element
(hidden in ceiling)
11, Dual Microwave Emission
12. Cooking Guide Labels
Parts and Features not shown
Broiling Grid
Convection Grid
Crisper Pan and Handle
This unit must be connected to a
240-volt circuit.
Grids
• Gdds will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders
when handling.
• Never allow the grids to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling
or floor.
• Always use the turntable.
• Never use another metal object with the grids.
• Two level cooking is not recommended.
• See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.
Crisper Pan and Handle
Broiling Grid (long legs)
The broiling grid places food close to the broil element, making it
ideal for fast browning of small amounts of food. Use for Broiling
only.
Convection Grid (short legs)
The convection grid provides optimal heat cimulation for High
Speed Cooking and Convection Cooking.
The crisper pan is ideal for rapidly browning and crisping the
bottom of the food, like cookies and pizza. Use for High Speed
Cooking and Crisping.
The material coating the bottom absorbs microwaves and
transfers the heat to the pan and food. Once the crisper pan
reaches 436°F (210°C) in 2 to 3 minutes, it stops absorbing
microwaves and holds this optimal frying temperature.
• The crisper pan will become hot. Always use the handle and
oven mitts or pot holders when handling.
• Never allow the crisper pan or handre to touch the inside
cavity walls, ceiling or floor.
• Always use the turntable.
• Never use another metal object with the crisper pan.
• The crisper pan is designed specifically for this oven. Do not
use it in any other oven.
Use only wooden or plastic cooking utensils to help prevent
scratches.
See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.
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ELECTRONICOVENCONTROL
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LOWER OVeN
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1. Lower Oven Display
2. Number Pads
3. Upper Oven Display
4. Clock
5. Timer
6, Lower Oven Selectors
(see separate Use and Care Guide)
7. Quantity
8. Lower Oven Light
9. Microwave Popcorn
10. Microwave Cooking Power
11. Microwave Reheating
12. Broiling
Displays
When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on both
displays will light up for 5 seconds. Then, "PF id = 27" or "PF id =
30" will appear on the lower oven display. Press OFF/CANCEL to
clear display.
Any other time "PF id = 27" or "PF id = 30" appears, a power
failure occurred. Press OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if
needed.
Lower Oven Display
When the lower oven is in use, this display shows the lower oven
temperature, heat source(s) and start time.
During lower oven Timed Cooking, this display also shows a
vertical bar and minute time countdown and the stop time (if
entered).
If "Err" appears on the display, an invalid pad was pressed.
Press OFF/CANCEL and retry your entry.
When the lower oven is not in use, this display is blank.
Upper Oven Display
When the upper oven is in use, this display shows the upper oven
heat source(s), cooking power, quantities, weights and/or help
prompts.
If "RETRY" flashes on the display for one second, an invalid pad
was pressed. Retry your entry.
When the upper oven is not in use, this display shows the time of
day orTimer countdown.
Number Codes
The oven is preset with shortcut number codes for High Speed
and Microwave Cooking. A number code includes one or more of
the following; cooking power, cook time and food quantity or
weight. See the code charts in the "High Speed Cooking",
=Reheating", "Defrosting" and "Popcorn" sections for additional
information.
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13. Microwave Defrosting
14. Crisping
15. Convection Cooking
16. High Speed Cooking
17. Upper Oven Off/Cancel
18. Upper Oven Start and Add Minute
Add Minut* ',Start
Starting
The ADD MINUTE START pad begins any upper oven function
except the Timer. If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a
pad, "START?" will appear on the upper oven display as a
reminder. If net pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a pad, the
oven display will return to the time of day mode and the
programmed function will be cancelled.
If cocking is interrupted, pressing ADD MINUTE START will
resume the preset cycle.
Adding Minutes
During High Speed Cooking, Crisping and Broiling, pressing ADD
MINUTE START while the oven is operating will add one more
minute of cook time. Multiple minutes can be added by
repeatedly pressing ADD MINUTE START.
During Microwave Cooking, pressing ADD MINUTE START while
the oven is operating or at the end of a cycle will add one more
minute of cook time at 100% cooking power. Multiple minutes
can be added by repeatedly pressing ADD MINUTE START.
During Convection Cooking, pressing ADD MINUTE START will
not add minutes.
Off/Cancel
The upper oven OFF/CANCEL pad stops any upper oven
function except for the Clock, Timer and Control Lock.
The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. When the
door is opened, the element(s) and fan will turn off, but the upper
oven light will remain on. Close the door and press ADD MINUTE
START to resume the cycle.
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Clock
This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.
To Set:
Before setting, make sure the ovens, Timer and Timed Cooking
are off.
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the number pads to set the time of day.
3. Press CLOCK, START/ENTER or ADD MINUTE START.
To remove the time of day from the display: Press and hold
CLOCK for 5 seconds.
To return the time of day to the display: Press CLOCK. The
time should not have to be reset.
Tonesareaudible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
• Valid pad press
• Oven is preheated
• Function has been entered
Three tones
• Invalid pad press
Four tones
• End-of-cycle
• Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones
All Tones
All of the above tones are preset on, but can be turned off.
To Turn Off/On: Press and hold STOP TiME for 5 seconds. A
tone will sound and "Snd oFF" will appear on the lower oven
display for 3 seconds. Repeat to change back to "Snd on".
Tone Volume
The volume is preset at high, but can be changed to low.
To Change: Press and hold the number pad "7" for 5 seconds. A
tone will sound and "Snd Lo" will appear on the lower oven
display for 3 seconds. Repeat to change back to "Snd HI".
REMINDER TONES
The Timer and Timed Cooking reminder tones are preset on, but
can be turned off. Reminder tones do not include end-of-cycle
tones. If "All Tones" have been turned off, the reminder tones
cannot be independently turned on.
Fahrenheit and Celslu:
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to
Celsius.
To Change: Press and hold CUSTOM BROIL for 5 seconds. A
tone will sound and "C°" will appear on the lower oven display for
3 seconds. Repeat to change back to Fahrenheit.
When in Fahrenheit, "°F" follows the oven temperature.
When in Celsius, only "°" follows the oven temperature.
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and
minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start
or stop the oven.
To Set:
1. Press TIMER SET.
Press again to switch between MIN/SEC and HR/MIN.
If no action is taken after one minute, the upper oven display
will return to the time of day mode.
2. Press the number pads to set length of time.
3. Press TIMER SET or ADD MINUTE START.
If not pressed within 5 seconds, the display will return to the
time of day mode and the programmed function will be
cancelled.
When the set time ends, if enabled, end-of-cycle tones will
sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.
4. Press TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer and/or stop
reminder tones.
*Remember, do not press the Off/Cancel pads because the
respective oven will turn off.
The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the
above steps.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the ovens.
When the control is locked, only the CLOCK, TIMER SET and
TIMER OFF pads will function.
The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the ovens,
Timer and Timed Cooking are off. Press and hold START/ENTER
until 3 tones sound and "CONTROL LOCK" and a picture of a
lock appear on the lower oven display, about 3 seconds. Repeat
to unlock and remove "CONTROL LOCK" from display.
Timer
To Turn Tone• Off/On: Press and hold TIMER SET until a tone
sounds, Repeat to turn back on.
"limed Cooking
To Turn Tones Off/On: Press and hold COOK TIME until a tone
sounds and the lower oven display returns to inactive mode
(blank). Repeat to turn back on.
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Help Prompts
Help prompts are visible messages that appear on the upper
oven display on combination oven models or the display on
single oven models. Only Crisping and Broiling help prompts can
be turned off.
Before turning help prompts on/off, the oven(s), Timer and, on
combination oven models, the lower oven Timed Cooking must
be off.
To Turn Off/On: Press and hold the number pad "2" for 5
seconds. A tone will sound and either "HELP OFF" or "HELP ON"
will flash on the upper oven display on combination oven models
or the display on single oven models for 3 seconds. Repeat for
desired option.
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