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BUILT-IN HIGH SPEED

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance

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

In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation

and service, call: 1-800-807-6777

or visit our website at...

www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada

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GSC278 YGSC278
GSC308 YGSC308

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Page 1: ...performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada call for assistance 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www whirlpool com or www whirlpool com canada Table of Contents 2 8300346B Models GSC278 YGSC278 GSC308 YGSC308 ...

Page 2: ... Number Codes 8 Help Prompts 8 HIGH SPEED COOKING 8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 13 Food Characteristics 13 Cooking Guidelines 13 Cookware and Dinnerware 14 Aluminum Foil and Metal 14 Cooking Power 14 Cooking 15 Cooking in Stages 15 Crisper Pan Frying 15 Reheating 16 Defrost 16 Popcorn 17 Keeping Food Warm 18 Crisp 18 Broil 18 Convection Cooking 19 OVEN CARE 22 General Cleaning 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 ASSISTA...

Page 3: ...e closed glass jars may 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 industrial or lab oratory use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical applianc...

Page 4: ...t the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 ta...

Page 5: ...of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and con...

Page 6: ... The crisper pan reaches 436 F 210 C in approximately 3 minutes at which time it stops absorbing microwaves and holds this optimal frying temperature The crisper pan will become hot Always use the handle and oven mitts or pot holders when handling Never allow the crisper pan or handle to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Never use another metal object with the...

Page 7: ...crements During Convection Cooking touching ADD MINUTE START will not add minutes Off Cancel The upper oven OFF CANCEL pad stops any upper oven function except for the Clock Timer and Control Lock The oven will also turn off when the door is opened When the door is opened the element s and fan will turn off but the upper oven light will remain on Close the door and touch ADD MINUTE START to resume...

Page 8: ...r High Speed and Microwave Cooking A number code includes one or more of the following cooking power cook time and food quantity or weight See the code charts in the High Speed Cooking Reheating Defrosting and Popcorn sections for additional information HelpPrompts Help prompts are visible messages that appear on the upper oven display on combination oven models or the display on single oven model...

Page 9: ...ry required Arrange on crisper pan Place on turntable CASSEROLES Casserole Freshly Made 27 4 10 cups 1 2 5 L in 1 cup 250 mL increments Place in casserole dish Place convection grid on turntable then casserole dish on grid Entrée Frozen 29 10 45 oz 283 g 1 3 kg in 5 oz 14 g increments Loosen plastic film covering Place convection grid on turntable then entrée on grid Lasagna Freshly Made 28 No qua...

Page 10: ...IONS Fruit Crisp 38 2 or 3 qts 2 or 3 L Place in baking dish Place convection grid on turntable then baking dish on grid MEATS Beef Beef Roast Boneless 16 1 5 5 lbs 680 907 g in 1 lb 45 g increments Shake 1 T 15 mL of flour in oven bag Put roast in bag and close with plastic tie Cut 6 small slits in top of bag Place in baking dish Place convection grid on turntable then baking dish on grid Meatbal...

Page 11: ...g dish on grid FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Wings Buffalo Hot Frozen 49 5 1 5 lbs 227 680 g in 25 lb 113 g increments Place in baking dish Place convection grid on turntable then baking dish on grid Chicken Whole 10 3 5 5 lbs 1 3 2 5 kg in 1 lb 45 g increments Shake 1 T 15 mL of flour in oven bag Put chicken in bag and close with plastic tie Cut 6 small slits in top of bag Pla...

Page 12: ...e Potato Skins 65 No quantity entry required Bake 1 lbs 680 g potatoes Scoop out insides leaving a in 1 cm shell Brush both sides with butter Place skins on crisper pan and crisper pan on turntable With 1 minute of cooking time remaining add toppings if desired FOOD CODE QUANTITY OR WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS Potato Wedges Frozen 45 3 12 oz 85 340 g in 1 oz 28 g increments Arrange on crisper pan Place on...

Page 13: ... doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of 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 su...

Page 14: ... 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil Metal See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Browning Dish Bottom must be at least in 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Earthenware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Melamine Fol...

Page 15: ...ll count down each of the cook times The numbers 1 2 or 3 will appear in the display during their respective stages 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 Cook time may be changed during any cycling stage by touching MICRO POWER once and then entering the new time within 5 seconds Time may be added in one m...

Page 16: ...n reheating different foods using the manual microwave function see MICROWAVE REHEAT CHART at the end of the MICROWAVE OVEN USE section Defrost The Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost by using 30 cook power Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results Unwrap foods and remove lids from fruit juice before defrosting Shallow packages...

Page 17: ...t repop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn The oven is preset for the 3 5 oz 99 g size but can be changed Use the following chart as a guide To Pop Popcorn 1 Touch POPCORN 3 SIZES The microwave oven will be set to automatically begin the pop se...

Page 18: ...al 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 ...

Page 19: ...ours and minutes up to 4 hours 5 Touch ADD MINUTE START Lo will appear in the upper oven display until the temperature reaches 170 F 77 C When that temperature is reached the display will show the preheating temperature in 5 F 15 C increments until the set cooking temperature is reached When preheating is complete one tone will sound and the display will show the set cook time 6 Place food or bake...

Page 20: ...mins 100 70 Fish Fillets 1 lb 45 kg 5 to 6 min 100 Scallops and Shrimp 1 lb 45 kg 3 to 5 min 100 Vegetables Beans Green or Yellow 1 lb 45 kg 6 to 12 min 100 Broccoli 1 lb 45 kg 6 to 10 min 100 Carrots 1 lb 45 kg 8 to 12 min 100 Cauliflower medium head 6 to 9 min 100 Corn on the Cob 2 Corn on the Cob 4 4 to 9 min 6 to 16 min 100 100 Potatoes Baked 4 medium 13 to 19 min 100 Summer Squash 1 lb 45 kg ...

Page 21: ...ed 4 6 servings Refrigerated 5 8 min 9 13 min 13 16 min 50 50 50 Cover with wax paper Soup Cream 1 cup 250 mL Refrigerated 1 can 10 oz 284 mL Room Temp 3 4 min 5 7 min 50 50 Cover Stir after half the time Soup Clear 1 cup 250 mL Refrigerated 1 can 10 oz 284 mL 2 3 min 4 5 min 100 100 Cover Stir after half the time Pizza Medium slice 1 slice Room Temp 2 slices Room Temp 1 slice Refrigerated 2 slice...

Page 22: ...5 minutes in oven TURNTABLE Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place Mild cleanser and scouring pad Dishwasher GRIDS Steel wool pad Dishwasher CRISPER PAN Mild cleanser and scouring sponge Dishwasher TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate Has a household fuse been blown or has the circ...

Page 23: ...umber or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center IntheU S A Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limit...

Page 24: ...QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states or provinces 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 or province to province Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your aut...

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