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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

or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com

In Canada call 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at

www.whirlpoolappliances.ca

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Summary of Contents for GSC308

Page 1: ...ns about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www whirlpoolappliances ca Table of Contents 2 8303651 Models GSC308 YGSC308 ...

Page 2: ...ber Codes 7 Help Prompts 7 HIGH SPEED COOKING 8 High Speed Cooking Chart 8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 12 Food Characteristics 12 Cooking Guidelines 12 Cookware and Dinnerware 13 Aluminum Foil and Metal 13 Cooking Power 13 Cooking 14 Cooking in Stages 14 Crisper Pan Frying 14 Reheating 15 Defrost 15 Popcorn 16 Keeping Food Warm 17 Crisp 17 Broil 17 Convection Cooking 18 OVEN CARE 21 General Cleaning 21 TRO...

Page 3: ...ly in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example 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...

Page 4: ...en cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker ...

Page 5: ...ptimal heat circulation for high speed cooking and convection cooking CrisperPanandHandle The crisper pan is ideal for rapidly browning and crisping the bottom of the food such as cookies and pizza The material coating the bottom absorbs microwaves and transfers the heat to the pan and food The crisper pan reaches 436 F 210 C in approximately 3 minutes at which time it stops absorbing microwaves a...

Page 6: ...seconds after touching a pad START will appear on the upper oven display as a reminder If not touched within 5 minutes after touching a pad the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled If cooking is interrupted touching START ADD A MINUTE will resume the preset cycle Adding Minutes During High Speed Cooking Crisping and Broiling touching START A...

Page 7: ...F CANCEL Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes and counts down the set time The Timer does not start or stop the oven To Set 1 Touch TIMER SET Touch again to switch between MIN SEC and HR MIN If no action is taken after 1 minute the upper oven display will return to the time of day mode 2 Touch the number pads to set length of time 3 Touch TIMER SET or START ADD A ...

Page 8: ...n the cook time When the cycle ends End will appear in the upper oven display If enabled end of cycle tones will sound then reminder tones will sound every minute 4 Press upper oven OFF CANCEL or open the upper oven door when finished to clear the upper oven display HighSpeedCookingChart Preset cooking times have been determined however individual tastes vary If cooking results are not desirable a...

Page 9: ...isper pan Place on turntable Pizza 40 6 9 and 12 15 23 and 30 cm diameter Arrange on crisper pan Place on turntable Pizza Rolls Mini 53 6 to 24 pieces Arrange on crisper pan Place on turntable Potato Nuggets 46 3 12 oz 85 340 g in 1 oz 28 g increments Arrange on crisper pan Place on turntable Potato Wedges 45 3 12 oz 85 340 g in 1 oz 28 g increments Arrange on crisper pan Place on turntable DESSER...

Page 10: ...s 25 1 4 5 lbs 454 g 2 kg in 0 1 lb 45 g increments Shake 1 tbs 15 mL of flour in oven bag Put ham and 0 5 cup 125 mL water in bag Close with plastic tie and cut 6 small slits in top of bag Place in baking dish Place convection grid on turntable then baking dish on grid Pork Chops Bone in 2 cm thick 23 0 4 1 5 lbs 181 680 g in 0 1 lb 45 g increments Place in baking dish Place convection grid on tu...

Page 11: ...ray Place fish on crisper pan and crisper pan on turntable Fish Portions Battered Frozen about 2 oz 57 g each 41 2 to 8 pieces Arrange on crisper pan Place on turntable Fish Steaks 1 2 5 cm thick 68 0 3 1 3 lbs 136 590 g in 0 1 lb 45 g increments Spray crisper pan with nonstick cooking spray Place fish on crisper pan and crisper pan on turntable Fish Sticks Breaded Frozen 42 No quantity entry requ...

Page 12: ... 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 foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake CookingGuidelines Covering Covering food helps...

Page 13: ... and some metal can be used in the microwave oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls cei...

Page 14: ... display during programming 5 Touch START ADD A MINUTE when cook times and cook powers have been entered The upper oven display will 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 change...

Page 15: ...PORTANT Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating A wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl during heating may help avoid this 6 Touch upper oven OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones For more information on reheating different foods using the manual microwave function see Microwave Reheat Chart at the end of the Microwave Oven Use section Def...

Page 16: ...llowing chart as a guide when defrosting meat poultry or fish When setting the Custom Defrost cycle the net weight must be entered in pounds and tenths of pounds Popcorn Do not use regular paper bags or glass utensils Pop only one package of popcorn at a time Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not rep...

Page 17: ... 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 individu...

Page 18: ...l 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 bakeware on convection grid and close the door 7 Touch START ADD A MINUTE The upper oven display will cou...

Page 19: ...hen 8 00 12 00 100 70 Fish Fillets 1 lb 0 45 kg 5 00 6 00 100 Scallops and Shrimp 1 lb 0 45 kg 3 30 5 30 100 Vegetables Beans Green or Yellow 1 lb 0 45 kg 6 00 12 00 100 Broccoli 1 lb 0 45 kg 6 00 10 00 100 Carrots 1 lb 0 45 kg 8 00 12 00 100 Cauliflower medium head 6 00 9 00 100 Corn on the Cob 2 Corn on the Cob 4 4 00 9 00 6 00 16 00 100 100 Potatoes Baked 4 medium 13 00 19 00 100 Summer Squash ...

Page 20: ...erated 5 00 8 00 9 00 13 00 13 00 16 00 50 50 50 Cover with wax paper Soup Cream 1 cup 250 mL refrigerated 1 can 10 oz 284 mL room temperature 3 00 4 30 5 00 7 00 50 50 Cover Stir after half the time Soup Clear 1 cup 250 mL refrigerated 1 can 10 oz 284 mL room temperature 2 30 3 30 4 00 5 30 100 100 Cover Stir after half the time Pizza Medium slice 1 slice room temperature 2 slices room temperatur...

Page 21: ...ice section to order OVEN CAVITY Cleaning Method On stainless steel models rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes ...

Page 22: ...erly Remove turntable Remove and replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the 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 beginning of cycle ...

Page 23: ...e United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone ...

Page 24: ...RLPOOL CANADA LP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 Sta...

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