Whirlpool GH9176XM Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Cooking
To Use:
1. Touch COOK TIME.
2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.
Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than
100%. Touch the number pad(s) using the Cooking Power
chart.
3. Touch JET START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute.
4. Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time
after touching JET START control by repeating the above steps.
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected pad.
Use the following chart as a guide for the SENSOR pads.
*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping
to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do
not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for
optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat
content. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
To Use the 6th Sense™ System:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minutes, the room temperature is not above
95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
1. Touch one of the SENSOR pads.
The microwave oven will automatically turn on when
POPCORN, BAKED POTATOES or DINNER PLATE is
touched.
If more or less time is required (for BAKED POTATO and
DINNER PLATE only), touch COOK POWER after the
microwave oven starts to cook.
The Progress Bar will show the approximate time remaining.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute.
2. Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such
as cheese and egg dishes,
pudding and custards.
Cooking nonstirrable
casseroles, such as lasagna.
50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry,
whole fish and pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40% 4 Heating bread, rolls and
pastries.
30%,
Medium-Low,
Defrost
3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
poultry and precooked foods.
20% 2 Melting chocolate, butter and
marshmallows.
Softening ice cream.
10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.
Softening butter and cheese.
PERCENT/
NAME
NUMBER USE
FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn* 3.5 oz (100 g)
3 oz (85 g)
1.5/1.2 oz (43/34 g)
Pop only one package at a
time.
Baked
Potatoes
1 to 4 medium, 10 to
13 oz (264 to 369 g)
each, similar in size
Pierce each one several
times with a fork. Place on
turntable around edges, at
least 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart. At
the end of cooking, let
stand 5 minutes.
Dinner Plate 1 serving (1 plate), 8
to 16 oz (.2 to .45 kg)
Place food on plate, cover
with plastic wrap and vent.
System Cooking