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SPEEDCOOK

MICROWAVE OVEN

WITH CONVECTION

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance

parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

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8205283

Model

GH7208XR

Summary of Contents for 8205283

Page 1: ... OVEN WITH CONVECTION Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 8205283 Model GH7208XR ...

Page 2: ...Guidelines 16 Cookware and Dinnerware 16 Aluminum Foil and Metal 17 Microwave Cooking Power 17 MANUAL COOKING 18 Add 30 Seconds 18 Microwave Time Power Cooking 18 Convect Time Temp Cooking 18 Time Temp Power Cooking 18 Raising Proofing Bread 19 Warm Hold 19 Cooking in Stages or steps 20 PROGRAMMED COOKING 20 Convection Cooking 20 Combination Cooking 20 Sensor Cooking 20 Preheating 21 Doneness 21 Q...

Page 3: ...Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to 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 indu...

Page 4: ...se overheating of the oven Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation To reduce the risk of injury to persons Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD...

Page 5: ... 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...

Page 6: ...g The microwave system features the 6th SENSE cooking system A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking GrillElement The oven uses a 1 000 watt halogen bulb with a 500 watt quartz bulb to serve as the grill element f...

Page 7: ...Turn On Off 1 Touch TURNTABLE ON OFF The display shows the Turntable On Off screen 2 Select Off then touch OK The turntable off indicator will appear on the display Repeat to turn the turntable back on ACCESSORIES The following accessories have been provided with your new oven Any of the parts may be ordered for replacement SizzlePanandHandle The sizzle pan with its nonstick surface and detachable...

Page 8: ...ts or pot holders when handling Do not use in a conventional or combination type oven with Sizzle or Grill functions any convection function or on electric or gas burners To avoid scratching use plastic utensils Do not overfill Using 1 cup 300 mL of water in base is recommended Lid Always use when cooking Place directly over the insert and base or just the base Insert Use when steam cooking to kee...

Page 9: ...layed See Clock and Date sections After 2 minutes of inactivity the display will go into sleep mode See Display Backlight section During programming the display shows menus servings and weights cooking time power temperature settings preheating instructions and or cookware and preparation instructions If an attempt is made to start the oven more than 5 minutes after the food has been placed inside...

Page 10: ...Cook Method 2 On Cook Method screen touch More Choices 3 On second Cook Method screen touch Sizzle Pan 4 On Sizzle Pan screen touch Poultry Breast Boneless 5 On Sizzle Pan Poultry Breast screen touch 2 pieces Weight guidelines appear below the quantity selections Kids Menu Cook Method Food Type Most Used Settings Info Time Temp Power MAIN MENU Kids Menu Food Type Most Used Settings Info Time Temp ...

Page 11: ...When the cycle is over the Finished screen appears If you would like to either add more time or keep the food warm you may do so at this time 9 If the doneness is satisfactory touch CANCEL on the control panel to return to the default screen The same cooking can also be accomplished using the Food Type menus instead of the Cook Method menu 1 On Main Menu touch Food Type 2 Touch Poultry 3 Touch Mor...

Page 12: ... to set the month and day 4 Touch Adjust Year and change the year if desired To Hide Date On Date screen touch Hide Date The display will immediately return to the Main Menu Repeat to display the date DemoMode The Demo Mode highlights the features and capabilities of the oven in a slide show on the display To Activate Demo Mode 1 On the Main Menu touch Settings Info 2 On Settings Info screen touch...

Page 13: ...K Tones Tones are audible signals indicating the following One Tone Valid entry short tone Two Tones Between stages short tones Reminder long tones repeat each minute for 10 minutes after the end of cycle tones End of Timer countdown Hidden feature entered or exited very short quick tones Three Tones Invalid entry very short quick tones Retry Error Four Tones End of cycle 2 short tones followed by...

Page 14: ...d Lock Touch and hold CANCEL control for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the display will show the padlock icon If any controls are touched while the Child Lock is active the Child Lock is set reminder screen appears for 5 seconds To Deactivate Child Lock Touch and hold CANCEL control for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the padlock icon will be removed from the display VentFan The vent fan h...

Page 15: ... place and correct side up when oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in oven Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in oven Do not use the oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying Paraffin wax will not melt i...

Page 16: ...duction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food CookwareandDinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the followi...

Page 17: ...tion cooking Follow instructions on the oven display during programming Manual Roast may also be programmed for combination cooking Use only microwavable ovenproof cookware for all non Bake convection or combination cycles For Use with Grill Element Use only microwavable ovenproof cookware such as glass or ceramic glass for automatic Grill and Manual Grill cycles Do not place cookware on grill rac...

Page 18: ... Touch CONVECT TIME TEMP control 2 Touch or controls or use number pads to enter the cook time in hours and minutes 3 Touch Temp 350 and then use or controls or number pads to enter temperature if cooking at a temperature other than the default 350 F 177 C 4 Touch Power 0 and then use or controls or touch number pad to set microwave cooking power if cooking at a power level other than 0 10 20 or 3...

Page 19: ...nd then following the instructions on the display When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones When proofing is done remove bowl of bread dough and water container 8 Touch CANCEL to return the display to the Main Menu Second Proofing Shape dough place in baking pan s and then cover loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray 1 Place ovenproof container ...

Page 20: ...ainers plastic wrap or paper products All ovenproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection only items Metal utensils cannot be used in microwave or combination cooking No special techniques are needed to adapt standard oven recipes to convection cooking although some cooking times might need to be shortened a...

Page 21: ...sh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content To Use Popcorn Sensor 1 Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN SENSOR control The oven will start automatically The display will show when the oven is sensing and will start counting down the time when sensing has finished When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound fol...

Page 22: ...u has 9 main food categories plus a shortcut to manual Cook see Time Temp Power Cooking section Cook may use microwaves convection system and or grill elements as well as special cookware for various programs See Cook Method Chart for food item details such as sensor functions convection functions and amounts To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu then touch Cook and then follow screen prompts to m...

Page 23: ...uch Grill and then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare your food for grilling and start the cycle After Grilling The food grill rack Sizzle Pan oven cavity and door will be very hot Using oven mitts grasp the Sizzle Pan securely with both hands and remove it with the grill rack and food still in place to a heat safe surface When handling the hot Sizzle Pan use the detachable hand...

Page 24: ...ortcut to Manual Sizzle Pan see Time Temp Power Cooking section Sizzle Pan function uses microwaves and sometimes the grill element Microwaves quickly heat the pan while the grill element browns or crisps the food from above Some Sizzle Pan cycles are programmed to preheat the empty pan for 3 minutes before cooking begins When the preheating cycle is complete the oven will stop and prompt you to a...

Page 25: ...ypical children s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven Kids Menu cycles use only microwaves to cook the food To Use Touch Kids Menu on Main Menu then follow screen prompts to make your selections prepare the food and or oven for cooking and start the cycle MostUsedMenu The Most Used menu displays the 6 most used automatic cooking programs This provides you with your own customized menu...

Page 26: ...In Convection Roast Whole Chicken Convection Roast MEAT Beef Ground Beef Defrost or Cook Hamburger Patty Cook Sizzle Pan or Grill Kabobs Grill Meat Loaf Convection Roast Roast Sizzle Pan or Convection Roast Steak Defrost Grill or Convection Roast Hot Dog Cook Meatballs Cook or Sizzle Pan Lamb Chops Defrost Grill or Convection Roast Pork Bacon Sizzle Pan Chops Defrost Grill or Convection Roast Ham ...

Page 27: ...esh Convection Bake or Reheat Frozen Defrost or Reheat Quiche Convection Bake Sausage Sizzle Pan BREAD Bagel Defrost Small Medium or Large Loaf Bread Frozen Defrost Garlic Bread Convection Bake Quick Defrost or Convection Bake Yeast Defrost or Convection Bake Biscuit Refrigerated Convection Bake or Sizzle Pan Regular or Large French Toast Cook or Sizzle Pan Muffin Fresh Reheat Convection Bake or S...

Page 28: ...nses 2 6 cups 500 mL 1 5 L Burrito 1 or 2 burritos Cheese Sticks 1 4 servings Frozen Fish Fillet breaded 1 4 servings Fillet non breaded 1 6 pieces Fish Stick 1 4 servings 6 18 pieces French Toast 1 4 pieces Snack Pocket 1 or 2 servings Poultry Chicken Pieces Bone In 0 5 3 5 lbs 227 g 1 5 kg Chicken Pieces Boneless 0 2 1 5 lbs 90 680 g Chicken Nuggets 1 4 servings 4 16 pieces Chicken Tenders 1 4 s...

Page 29: ...3 0 cm Quiche 9 22 9 cm Muffin 6 or 12 muffins Pot Pie 1 or 2 pies Roll Frozen 1 cookie sheet Roll Refrigerated Regular 4 or 8 rolls Large 5 or 6 rolls Casserole 1 5 2 0 qt 1 4 1 9 L Pasta Casserole Potato Casserole Vegetable Casserole Manual Bake MELT Butter Margarine 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 sticks or 1 8 tbs 15 120 mL Caramel 7 or 14 oz 199 or 397 g Cheese 8 or 16 oz 227 or 454 g Chocolate 1 12 oz 28 3...

Page 30: ... 5 cm Pizza Roll 1 4 servings Chicken Nuggets 1 4 servings 4 16 pieces Chicken Tenders 1 4 servings Fish Fillet Breaded 1 4 servings Fish Stick 1 4 servings 6 18 pieces French Fries 1 3 servings French Toast 1 4 pieces Hash Brown 1 4 patties Potato Nuggets 1 4 servings Sausage 2 10 links Meat Bacon 2 4 slices Beef Roast 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 lb 454 680 or 907 g Ham Slice 1 4 slices Steak 4 8 oz 113 227 g...

Page 31: ...OUCH DISPLAY Activate the Child Lock to avoid touch screen activation during cleaning See Child Lock section Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads or gritty washcloths Damage may occur Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen Glass cleaner and soft cloth Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth not directly on panel Mild soap water and soft washcloth OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where t...

Page 32: ...its into place ReplacingCooktopLight The cooktop light consists of two 10W low voltage halogen capsule bulbs See Assistance or Service section to reorder You will need a TORX T10 screwdriver to remove the bulb cover mounting screw To Replace 1 Unplug oven or disconnect power 2 Remove bulb cover mounting screw and gently open cover 3 Remove the burned out bulb 4 Replace bulb using a tissue or weari...

Page 33: ... 1 from each end and lifting out the vent deflector 4 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw then lift cover A Bulb cover mounting screw 5 Remove the burned out bulb by squeezing the wire clip together pulling to the right and lifting 6 Replace bulb using tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves to handle bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 7 Close bulb cover and fasten with screw If using recircu...

Page 34: ...port and rollers Replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on turntable then restart oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable rotates both directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display show...

Page 35: ...acement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center IntheU S A Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full...

Page 36: ...NTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON TH...

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