Whirlpool GH9177XL manual To Use Simmer Rice/Simmer Pasta, To Use Simmer Cook, Simmer Cook Chart

To Use Simmer Rice/Simmer Pasta:

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Simmer Rice” or “Simmer Pasta.”

3.Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered.

4.Enter amount.

Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching “Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”

Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food by touching “Prepare.”

5.Touch “Start” or START pad.

“Boiling Water” will appear on the display for pasta, or “Cooking” will appear on the display for rice.

If simmering pasta, when water begins to boil, 2 short tones will sound, and “Add food.” will appear on the display. Open door, remove container, add food to boiling water, replace container in oven, close door and touch “Continue.” The display will count down the simmer time.

If simmering rice, when water begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.

When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

6.Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

To Use Simmer Cook:

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Steam/Simmer.”

3.Touch “Simmer Cook.”

4.Enter simmer time.

See “Simmer Cook Chart” for instructions.

5.Touch “Start” or START pad.

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

When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

6.Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Simmer Cook Chart

Use the following chart as a guide when using the “Simmer Cook” function.

FOOD	INSTRUCTIONS
*Pasta	Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish
	containing water in microwave oven. No need to
	enter a simmer time. The water will heat to a boil
	and then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta
	in the water and cover the dish. Repeat steps 1-
	3 under “To Use Simmer Cook,” then enter
	simmer time.
Rice and	Place water and food in dish. Use ¼-½ cup (60-
Vegetables	125 mL) water with vegetables. Place dish in
	microwave oven. Set simmer time.
Soup and	Place food in dish and place dish in microwave
liquid foods	oven. Set simmer time.

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

To Use Steam Cook:

1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”

2.Touch “Steam/Simmer.”

3.Touch “Steam Cook.”

4.Enter steam time.

5.Touch “Start” or START pad.

“Steam Cook” will appear on the display. When water begins to boil, the display will count down the steam time.

When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

6.Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Steamer Vessel

Use the steamer vessel, (provided with the oven) with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods.

1.Cooking cover

2.Colander

3.Dish

See “General Cleaning” section for additional information.

■The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling.

■Do not use in a conventional or combination-type oven, with Sizzle or Grill functions or on electric or gas burners.

■To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.

■Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended.

Cooking Cover: Always use when cooking. Place directly over the colander and dish or just the dish.

Colander: Use for foods such as fish, vegetables and potatoes. Do not use with foods such as rice, pasta and white beans. When using, place directly over the dish.

Dish: Use for foods such as rice and pasta.

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