Whirlpool GH4184XS Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Steamer Vessel (not provided with microwave oven)
Use the steamer vessel with the Steam/Simmer feature to steam
foods. See “Replacement Parts and Accessories” for ordering
information
The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts
or pot holders when handling.
Do not use in a conventional- or combination-type oven, with
“Crisp” or “Grill” functions or on electric or gas burners.
To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.
Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended.
The base and lid may also be used for simmering.
Lid: Always use when cooking. Place directly over the insert and
base or just the base.
Insert: Use when steam cooking to keep foods such as fish and
vegetables out of water. Place insert with food directly over base.
Do not use when simmering.
Base: For steam cooking, place water in base. For simmering
foods such as rice, potatoes, pasta and vegetables, place food
and water/liquid in base.
To Steam:
1. Place water in the base and food in the insert.
2. Place the insert in the base, then cover with the lid.
3. Place steamer vessel on the turntable, then close the door.
4. Touch STEAM/SIMMER.
5. Enter steam time.
6. Touch START.
“BOIL” will appear in the display. When water begins to boil
the display will count down the steam time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
7. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Warm Hold
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Warm
Hold can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a
cooking cycle. Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel
the function.
Cover plates of food.
Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.
Do not cover baked goods such as pastries, pies, turnovers,
etc.
To Use (for single cycle):
1. Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch WARM HOLD.
3. Touch START.
“WARM” will appear in the display during the entire cycle.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
To Set at end of cycle: Touch WARM HOLD while setting a
cooking cycle before touching START, or during cooking.
A.Lid
B.Insert
C.Base
A
B
C
WARNING
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.