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Food Type Chart

BEVERAGE & SOUP

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Beverage: Reheat

• Reheat or Kids Menu

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Frozen Juice: Soften

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Soup, Frozen: Reheat

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Soup, Thick: Reheat

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Soup, Thin: Reheat

BREAD

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Bagel: Defrost

• Small, Medium or Large

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Loaf Bread

• Frozen: Defrost

• Garlic Bread: Bake

• Quick: Bake or Defrost

• Yeast: Bake or Defrost

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Biscuit, Refrigerated: Bake

• Regular or Large

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French Toast: Sizzle Pan

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Muffin

• Fresh: Bake or Reheat

• Frozen: Reheat or Defrost

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Roll

• Fresh: Bake

• Leftover: Reheat

• Frozen: Reheat, Defrost or Bake

• Regular Refrigerated: Bake

• Large Refrigerated: Bake

BREAKFAST FOOD

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Bacon: Cook

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Instant Cereal: Cook

• Cook or Kids Menu

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Grits: Cook

• Quick or Regular

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Hot Wheat: Cook

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Oatmeal: Cook

• Instant or Quick

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Egg

• Fried Egg: Sizzle Pan

• Omelet: Sizzle Pan

• Poached: Cook

• Scrambled Egg: Cook

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French Toast: Sizzle Pan

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Hash Brown: Sizzle Pan

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Muffin

• Fresh: Bake or Reheat

• Frozen: Defrost or Reheat

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Quiche: Bake

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Sausage (fully cooked links): Sizzle Pan

CASSEROLE

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Lasagna: Cook with Convection

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Casserole, Leftover: Reheat

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Pasta: Cook

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Potato: Cook

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Vegetable: Cook

DESSERT

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Angel Food Cake: Bake

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Brownies: Bake

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Caramel: Melt

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Caramel Dip: Soften

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Chocolate: Melt

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Cookies: Bake

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Ice Cream: Soften

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Nuts: Sizzle Pan

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Pie: Bake

• Fresh or Frozen

FISH/SEAFOOD

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Fillet

• Fresh: Cook or Steam

• Frozen, Breaded: Sizzle Pan

• Frozen, Non-Breaded: Cook or Defrost

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Fish Steak: Broil, Cook or Defrost

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Fish Stick, Frozen: Sizzle Pan

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Shrimp: Broil, Roast, Steam or Defrost

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Scallops: Defrost

FROZEN FOOD

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Frozen Entrée: Cook

• Regular, Large, Family Size or Stouffer’s/Lean Cuisine

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Pizza

• Kids Pizza

• Rising Crust: Cook with convection

• Thin Crust: Cook with convection

• Pizza Roll: Sizzle Pan

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Vegetable: Cook or Steam Cook

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Poultry

• Chicken Nuggets: Cook (Sizzle Pan) or Kids Menu (Cook)

• Chicken Tenders: Sizzle Pan

• Chicken Wings: Cook with convection

Summary of Contents for GH7208XR - 1-03-07

Page 1: ...NCE 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: ...haracteristics 16 Cooking Guidelines 16 Cookware and Dinnerware 16 Aluminum Foil and Metal 17 Cooking Power 17 MANUAL COOKING 18 Add 30 Seconds 18 MWO Time Power Cooking 18 Convect Time Temp Cooking 18 Time Temp Power Cooking 18 Raising Proofing Bread 19 Warm Hold 19 Cooking in Stages 20 PROGRAMMED COOKING 20 Convection Cooking 20 Combination Cooking 20 Sensor Cooking 20 Preheating 21 Doneness 21 ...

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: ... grounded In 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 sho...

Page 6: ...s utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters Sensor Cooking 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 ty...

Page 7: ... without having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Remove tape from the hub 2 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge Turning Off ...

Page 8: ...ement and fan for true convection cooking Place the convection rack on the turntable and position food on the rack See Assistance or Service to order replacement parts See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions SteamerVessel Use the steamer vessel with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods See Steam Cook section The steamer vessel will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handl...

Page 9: ...se in standby mode the display shows the Main Menu and the date and time of day if they are set to be displayed See Clock and Date sections During programming the display shows menus servings and weights cooking time power temperature settings preheating instructions and or cookware and preparation instructions During a cooking cycle the display shows progress bar sensor functions only see Progres...

Page 10: ... brown 2 boneless chicken breasts using the Cook Method menus starting from the Main Menu 1 On Main Menu touch Cook Method 2 On Cook Method screen touch Cook 3 On Cook screen touch More Choices 4 On second Cook screen touch Poultry 5 On Cook Poultry screen touch Poultry Breast 6 On Cook Poultry Breast screen touch Pan Brown Boneless 7 On Sizzle Pan Poultry Breast screen touch 2 pieces Weight guide...

Page 11: ...g 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 11 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 More Choices 3 T...

Page 12: ... 1 On Main Menu touch Settings Info 2 Touch Display Contrast 3 Using and controls increase or decrease the contrast 4 Touch OK Start The START control will start any function If non sensor cooking is interrupted touching the START control pad will resume the preset cycle For added convenience the Start touch pad is also available on some display screens and provides the same function as the START ...

Page 13: ...will function while the Child Lock is active is the CANCEL pad on the control panel Child Lock activation is only possible when the oven is not in use To Activate Child Lock Touch and hold the 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 sec...

Page 14: ... then touching OK or the START control To Cancel Touch TIMER control then touch Cancel Timer LearningMode The Learning Mode is ideal for learning how to use the oven When set functions can be entered with real displays and tones without actually turning on the microwave generator magnetron grill element or convection element While functions are operating in the Learning Mode the oven light will co...

Page 15: ...The Night Light control button turns on the cooktop light at the lowest setting While the Night Light is on the Light control may still be used to brighten the cooktop When the cooktop light is turned off the Night Light will still be on The Night Light can only be turned on or off with the Night Light button OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor wa...

Page 16: ...ty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil a...

Page 17: ...ms use combination cooking 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 Broil and Manual Broil cycles CookingPower Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to ...

Page 18: ...ECT TIME TEMP control 2 Follow instructions on the display to program cooking time 3 Touch Temp 350 and then use or controls or touch a number pad to set temperature if cooking at a temperature other than the default 350 F 177 C 4 Touch Cook Power 20 and then use or controls or touch a number pad to set microwave cooking power if cooking at a power level other than 20 0 10 or 30 5 Touch Start on t...

Page 19: ...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 7 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 filled with 2 cups 500 mL boiling wate...

Page 20: ...ot cover the turntable or convection rack with foil as it interferes with the circulation of hot air Do not use light plastic containers 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 t...

Page 21: ... 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 followed by reminder tones 3 Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder tones The display will return to the Main Menu after...

Page 22: ...ng the cycle Cook The Cook menu has 10 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 ...

Page 23: ...etails To Use Touch Cook Method on Main Menu then touch More Choices and then Soften Follow screen prompts to make your selections and to start the cycle Broil The Broil menu has 8 food categories plus a shortcut to Manual Broil see Time Temp Power Cooking section Broil uses the grill element and microwaves to broil your food See Cook Method Chart for food item details Oven cavity and door will be...

Page 24: ...eat sensitive surfaces Damage may occur Use detachable handle when handling hot Sizzle Pan Do not use plastic utensils on the Sizzle Pan as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils Do not use metal utensils as they can scratch the pan Do not use the Sizzle Pan in any other microwave oven or in a standard thermal oven Do not place the Sizzle Pan on the grill rack or the convection ra...

Page 25: ...ash Brown Sizzle Pan Muffin Fresh Bake or Reheat Frozen Defrost or Reheat Quiche Bake Sausage fully cooked links Sizzle Pan CASSEROLE Lasagna Cook with Convection Casserole Leftover Reheat Pasta Cook Potato Cook Vegetable Cook DESSERT Angel Food Cake Bake Brownies Bake Caramel Melt Caramel Dip Soften Chocolate Melt Cookies Bake Ice Cream Soften Nuts Sizzle Pan Pie Bake Fresh or Frozen FISH SEAFOOD...

Page 26: ...lice Cook or Sizzle Pan Ham Steak Cook or Sizzle Pan Pork Chops Broil or Roast Pork Roast Roast Sausage fully cooked links Sizzle Pan POULTRY Boneless Breast Pan Brown Sizzle Pan Boneless Breast Poached Cook Chicken Nuggets Sizzle Pan Chicken Pieces Bone In Cook Chicken Pieces Boneless Cook Chicken Tenders Cook or Sizzle Pan Chicken Wings Cook Ground Poultry Cook Turkey Breast Bone In Roast Whole ...

Page 27: ...50 mL 1 L Pieces small 1 6 pieces medium or large 1 4 pieces Manual Defrost COOK Cereal Oatmeal Hot Wheat 1 4 servings Grits sensor Quick or Regular Instant Cereal 1 4 servings Oatmeal Instant 1 or 2 servings Quick 1 4 servings Casserole Pasta 1 5 2 0 qts 1 4 1 9 L Potato 2 4 eggs Vegetable 1 5 2 0 qts 1 4 1 9 L Egg Fried 1 4 eggs Omelet 2 4 eggs Poached 1 4 eggs Scrambled 1 4 eggs Fish Seafood Fi...

Page 28: ...resh Asparagus sensor Broccoli sensor Carrots sensor Cauliflower sensor Corn on the Cob sensor Green Beans sensor Leafy Vegetable 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Mushroom 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Potato Baked Sweet sensor Spinach sensor Summer Squash Zucchini sensor Winter Squash 1 or 2 halves Frozen sensor Vegetable Casserole 1 5 2 0 qts 1 4 1 9 L Manual Cook CONVECTION BAKE Angel Food Cake Biscuit Refrigerated R...

Page 29: ...r 1 or 2 servings Summer Squash 1 or 2 servings Tomato 2 or 4 halves Manual Broil MELT Butter 0 5 2 sticks Caramel 7 or 14 oz 199 or 397 g Cheese 8 or 16 oz 225 or 450 g Chocolate 1 12 oz 28 340 g Marshmallows 5 or 10 oz 142 283 g Manual Melt SOFTEN Butter 0 5 2 0 sticks Caramel Dip Cream Cheese 3 or 8 oz 85 or 225 g Frozen Juice 6 12 or 16 oz 170 340 or 455 mL Ice Cream 16 32 or 64 oz 455 910 or ...

Page 30: ...clean to avoid arcing and oven damage Wipe with wet cloth Grill Element Wipe with wet cloth Convection Screen Wipe with wet cloth CONTROL PANEL Unplug oven or disconnect power to avoid touch screen activation during cleaning 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 cl...

Page 31: ...g the long tab of the filter frame into the inner portion of the filter housing then swinging the outside of the frame up until it fits 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 disconnec...

Page 32: ...ounting screws 1 from each end and lifting out the bracket 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 cotton gloves to handle bulb Do not touch bulb with bare fingers 7 Close bulb cover and fasten with screw If using recirc...

Page 33: ...otor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows time countdown but is not operating Is the Timer in use See Timer section Is the Learning Mode in use See Learning Mode section Steam is coming from the vent screen Some steam is normal Fan running after cooking is finished This is normal for convection and grill use The fan may run for up to 10 minutes after the cycle ends to cool the oven...

Page 34: ...nd repair parts sales Specialized customer 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 ...

Page 35: ...35 Notes ...

Page 36: ...riod WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not ...

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