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Kids Menu

The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook 
powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked 
in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide.

*This function is not intended for meal-in-a-cup products.

To Use Kids Menu:

1. Touch KIDS MENU.

The display will show “PAD -.”

2. Touch KIDS MENU repeatedly to scroll through the Kids 

Menu items

or

Touch number pad to select Kids Menu item.

The display will show the name of the selected menu item for 
2-3 seconds, and then prompt for the quantity of food to be 
entered.

3. Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display 

or the quantities from the chart above. Only pads valid for the 
selected food class will give a response.

Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK 
POWER.

4. Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or 

stop reminder tones.

Simmer Cooking and Steaming

The Steam/Simmer function can be used for simmering rice and 
pasta, and for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other 
liquid food.

Steam/Simmer is a sensor function. Make sure the microwave 
oven has been plugged in for at least 2

¹⁄₂

 minutes.

Use microwavable container with a loose-fitting lid.

Cover container with its lid, not plastic wrap.

Do not remove lid or covering while container is in the 
microwave oven. The large amount of steam released will 
disrupt sensor settings.

To Simmer:

1. Place container of liquid and/or food, covered, on the 

turntable, then close the door.

2. Touch STEAM/SIMMER.

3. Enter simmer time. 

See “Simmer Chart” for instructions.

4. Touch START.

“BOIL” will appear on the display. When water begins to boil, 
the display will count down the simmer time.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or 

stop reminder tones.

Simmer Chart

Use the following chart as a guide when using the Steam/Simmer 
function.

*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.

FOOD

PAD

QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION

Canned pasta*

1

1-4 servings/
Follow food label instructions.

Frozen Pizza

2

5-7 oz (142-198 g)/
Follow food label instructions.

Frozen Meal

3

8, 10 or 12 oz (227, 283 or 340 g)/
Follow food label instructions.

Hot Dogs

4

1-4 pieces/
Pierce skin with fork. Use paper 
plate. Cook without bun.

Hot Cereal 
(instant oatmeal)

5

1 or 2 servings/
Follow food label instructions.

Chicken Nuggets

6

1 or 2 servings/
Place nuggets on paper plate 
covered with paper towel.

FOOD

INSTRUCTIONS

Pasta*

Add 1 tbs (15 mL) oil to water. Place the 
container of water in microwave oven. Enter a 
simmer time of 1 second. The water will heat to a 
boil, the oven will count down 1 second and then 
the oven will turn off. Add the pasta to the boiling 
water, then repeat steps 1-3.

Rice and 
Vegetables

Place water and food in dish. Use 1/4-1/2 cup 
(60-125 mL) water with vegetables. Place dish in 
microwave oven. Set simmer time.

Soup and 
liquid foods

Place food in dish and place dish in microwave 
oven. Set simmer time.

Summary of Contents for GH4184XS

Page 1: ...OD COMBINATION 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 8206416 Model GH4184XS ...

Page 2: ...EN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 10 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages 10 Beverage 11 System Cooking 11 Preset Cooking 12 Reheating 12 Defrosting 13 Kids Menu 14 Simmer Cooking and Steaming 14 Warm Hold 15 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 16 General Cleaning 16 Replacing Filters 17 Replacing Cooktop Light 17 Replac...

Page 3: ... or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination r...

Page 4: ...ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particula...

Page 5: ...ooking 2 or more containers at the same time Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the microwave oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack When not using the rack for cooking remove it from the microwave oven Damage to the microwave oven could result if someone unintentionally turns it on Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when han...

Page 6: ... seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time with each additional touch of the control Once cooking begins cook power or cook time may be changed manually by touching the appropriate display area and entering the new setting EasyMinuteFeature The numerical pads 1 5 share function with the Easy Minute controls When one of these controls is touched while no function is operating the oven will begin coo...

Page 7: ...TIMER SET OFF at any time to cancel the Timer The length of time can be changed during the countdown by repeating the above steps ControlLock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold CANCEL...

Page 8: ...food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foo...

Page 9: ...al to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Do not allow contact with another metal object during cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven MATERIAL...

Page 10: ... display will count down each of the cook times A 1 2 and 3 will appear on the display during their respective stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching STA...

Page 11: ...p 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 2 minutes the room temperature is not above 95 F 35 C and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavit...

Page 12: ... tbs 30 60 mL water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Frozen Vegetables 3 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Remove from package Place in microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Rice 4 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL dry rice medium or long grain Follow ingredient measurements on the package Pla...

Page 13: ... possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The automatic Defrost control has 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready made food Use the following chart ...

Page 14: ... large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings To Simmer 1 Place container of liquid and or food covered on the turntable then close the door 2 Touch STEAM SIMMER 3 Enter simmer time See Simmer Chart for instructions 4 Touch START BOIL will appear on the display When water begins to boil the display will count down the simmer time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display an...

Page 15: ... 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 WarmHold Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven Warm Hold can be us...

Page 16: ...EN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface Stainless Steel on some models Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasiv...

Page 17: ...k and into place so that it rests at an inclined angle about 45 5 Align the bottom of the vent grille into position then push the top back until it snaps into place ReplacingCooktopLight The cooktop light is a candelabra base bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw A Mounting screw 3 Replace lig...

Page 18: ...roperly Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows messages Is the display showing There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off See Display section to clear display See Clock section to reset the clock or to turn it on Is the display showing a letter followed by a number See Display secti...

Page 19: ...tomer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone direc...

Page 20: ...chased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 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 SO...

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