Whirlpool GSC308 YGSC308 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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2. Touch START/ADD A MINUTE or wait 5 seconds for the
popping to begin automatically.
The upper oven display will count down the popping time.
Time may be added to popping time by touching START/ADD
A MINUTE during or after popping.
When the popcorn cycle ends, End will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
3. Touch upper oven OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the
display and/or stop reminder tones.
Keeping Food Warm
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven.
Foods that are cooked covered and complete meals on dinner
plates should be covered while being kept warm. Pastry items
such as pies and turnovers should be uncovered while being kept
warm.
To Keep Food Warm:
1. Touch number pads to set length of warm time.
2. Touch MICRO POWER.
3. Touch number pad 1 to set cook power at 10%.
4. Touch START/ADD A MINUTE.
The upper oven display will count down the warm 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.
5. Touch upper oven OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the
display.
To program keep-warm at the end of a cooking cycle, set the
time and the cook power (10%) as the last cooking stage. See
Cooking in Stages section.
Crisp
The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp
and brown foods. Crisp can be used to saute meats and
vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown
pizza and cheese sandwiches. Always use the crisper pan. See
the Crisper Pan and Handle section before using.
To Crisp:
Before Crisping, brush crisper pan with ¹⁄₂ tsp (3 mL) of oil or
spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange food on crisper pan,
and place pan on turntable.
1. Touch CRISP.
2. Touch the number pads to enter a length of time to cook in
minutes and seconds. The time can be set up to 90 minutes.
3. Touch START/ADD A MINUTE.
The upper oven display will count down the crisp time.
Time may be added during cooking by touching START/ADD
A MINUTE.
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 upper oven OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the
display.
CRISPING CHART
Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes.
Broil
The Broil feature uses the broil element to cook and brown 1 to 4
small pieces of food at a time. Always use the broiling grid. The
Crisper Pan may be used with the Broil function to catch
drippings from the food. See Grids section before using.
Avoid opening the door often.
For even browning, turn food over halfway through cooking.
To Broil:
Before broiling, remove turntable hub. See Parts and Features
for location. Replace turntable in oven. Turntable must be in
place during broiling, but will not rotate. Then preheat broil
element for 2 to 3 minutes. Place all food on half of broiling grid.
Place grid on turntable, and position it so that the food is directly
under the broil element.
1. Touch BROIL.
2. Touch the number pads to enter a length of time to cook in
minutes and seconds.
3. Touch START/ADD A MINUTE.
The upper oven display will count down the broil time.
Time may be added during cooking by touching START/ADD
A MINUTE.
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 upper oven OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the
display.
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.
FOOD COOK TIME PREPARATION
Pizza,
refrigerated or
fresh
12" (30 cm)
9" (23 cm)
9 minutes
7 minutes
Sprinkle crisper
pan with corn
meal. Add
additional time for
thick crust and
reduce time for
thin crust.
Puff Pastry Fruit
Turnovers,
4 Frozen
10 to 12 minutes
Turkey Breast,
boneless
10 to 12 minutes
per 1 lb (454 g)
Place turkey in
center of crisper
pan. Internal
temperature
should be
170°F(77°C).