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Start

The START control will start any function.

If cooking is interrupted, touching the START control pad will resume the preset cycle.

Timer

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes, and counts down the set time.

NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the oven.

For added convenience, the “Start” touch pad is also available on some display screens, and provides the same function as the START control pad.

Easy Minute Feature

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 cooking at high power for 1 to 5 minutes, depending on which pad is touched. After cooking begins, the Easy Minute controls return to their normal numerical pad function.

The ADD 30 SEC. control starts the oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook time with each

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TIMER

Reheat Defrost

Cook Grill

Kids MORE

Menu CHOICES

A. Timer countdown

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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.

Cancel

The CANCEL pad stops most functions except for the Timer, Child Lock and Learning Mode.

The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START or the “Continue” display area to resume the cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door.

When the Timer is in use, the oven can still operate. During an oven operation, “Timer” will appear in the upper, right-hand corner of the display. The countdown may also be seen by touching TIMER SET-OFF. Touch “Return” to go back to the previous screen or wait for the timer to end. If the timer ends while oven is still operating, the tone will sound and the display will return to the set operating mode.

To Set: Touch TIMER SET-OFF, enter desired time and touch “Start.” The time can be reset during the countdown by touching TIMER SET-OFF, entering a new time, then touching the START pad.

To Cancel: Touch TIMER SET-OFF twice.

Clock

This is a 12-hour clock, showing a.m. and p.m. When power is first supplied to the oven, or after a power failure, the “Home” screen will appear.

To Set Clock: Touch CLOCK, and follow directions.

To Hide Clock: Touch CLOCK, then touch CANCEL. “Home” will appear in place of the time of day on display screen.

To Display Clock: Touch CLOCK, then touch START.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

Valid entry (short beep)

End of Timer countdown (long tone)

Two tones

Reminder (short beeps), repeat each minute for 15 minutes after the end-of-cycle tones

Between stages (short beeps)

Three Tones

Invalid entry (short beeps)

Four tones

End of cycle (long tones)

To Disable Tones: Turn volume off using the “Hints & Settings” menu.

Vent Fan

The vent fan has numerous speeds ranging from Off to High.

To protect the oven, the vent fan will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below gets too hot. It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, the Vent Fan pad will not function.

A few seconds after the last time the Vent Fan button is pressed, the screen returns to the previous display.

The first time the vent fan is turned on after power is connected to the oven, the fan will start at high speed. The next time the vent fan is turned on, it will start at the last speed used.

To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Press VENT FAN ON-OFF-ADJUST

repeatedly to cycle through the settings: on, off and adjust. While in the adjust mode, touch “+” or “-” on the display screen to select fan speed. Press the Vent Fan button repeatedly to select “Off.”

Cooktop/Countertop Light

The cooktop/countertop light has numerous brightness settings ranging from Off to High. The light can be turned on manually, or the Night Light can be programmed to come on automatically when the sensor detects low light level. See “Night Light” section.

To Manually Turn Light On/Off: Press LIGHT ON-OFF-ADJUST

repeatedly to cycle through the settings: on, off and adjust. While in the adjust mode, touch “+” or “-” on the display screen to select brightness level. Press the Light button repeatedly to select “Off.”

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GH6178XP specifications

The Whirlpool GH6178XP is a versatile and efficient microwave oven designed to meet the diverse cooking needs of modern households. Combining sleek design with advanced technology, this appliance stands out for its user-friendly features and reliability.

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