Whirlpool GH6178XP Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Grill
The Grill function uses 1,000-watt halogen and 500-watt quartz
elements that heat quickly to grill a variety of foods.
Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
The circular grill rack and Sizzle Pan will become very hot.
Use oven mitts to grasp and remove the pan from the oven.
Do not place hot Sizzle Pan directly on heat-sensitive
surfaces. Damage may occur.
Remove rectangular cooking rack. Do not use the cooking
rack to grill food.
Use the circular grill rack to place food closer to the Grill
element for faster grilling.
Use the Sizzle Pan to catch drippings. Never place the Sizzle
Pan on the grill rack or the cooking rack.
Place grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan, and place both on the
turntable. Then position food on rack.
The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack.
For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack.
While the Grill function is in use, the fan operates at a low
speed automatically until the cycle is over.
To Grill:
Before using, remove rectangular cooking rack from oven.
1. Place circular grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan, and place both
on the turntable. Then position food on rack.
2. On “Home” screen, touch “Grill.”
3. Select food item to be grilled or touch “Custom” (on “More
Choices” screen) if grilling a food not on the menu. See
“Custom Grill Chart.”
Microwaves may be added to the custom grilling cycle.
4. Touch number pads to enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food
by touching “Prepare.”
5. Touch “Start” or START pad.
The display will count down the grill time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.
6. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Custom Grill may be used as the first stage in stage cooking. See
“Cooking in Stages” section.
After Grilling
The food, circular grill rack, Sizzle Pan and oven cavity and door
will be very hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the Sizzle Pan securely
with both hands and remove it with grill rack and food in place.
Use the detachable handle when handling the hot Sizzle Pan.
Use oven mitts when handling the hot grill rack.
Custom Grill Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when custom grilling.
Simmer Cooking and Steaming
The Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and pasta.
Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups,
casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Use Steam Cook for
steaming foods such as vegetables, fish and potatoes. Steam/
Simmer is a sensor function.
Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The
large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.
A. Grill Rack
B. Sizzle Pan
C. Turntable
(under Sizzle Pan)
FOOD TO BE GRILLED
Chicken Pieces, Bone-in: 1 or 2 pieces
Fish Steak: 1 or 2 steaks
Hamburger Patties: 2-4 patties
Steak: 1 steak, ½'' (13 mm) thick
Chops: 1 or 2 chops
Shrimp: 5-8 oz (142-227 g)
Vegetable: Mushroom (1-3 servings); Onions (1 or 2 servings);
Peppers (1 or 2 servings); Summer Squash (1 or 2 servings);
Tomatoes (2 or 4 halves)
A
B
C
FUNCTION FOOD
Grill only ½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium
doneness
Grill + microwaves, 10% ½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium-well,
and boneless chops, shrimp
Grill + microwaves, 20% vegetables, hot dogs, precooked
sausage
Grill + microwaves, 30% hamburger patties, raw sausage,
bone-in chicken pieces and
chops
Grill + microwaves, 40% 1'' (25 mm) steaks, well-done
FOOD TO BE SIMMERED
White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant
Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant
Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli
Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine