Whirlpool GH7155XHS Microwave Oven Safety, Your safety and the safety of others is very important

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Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found at the end of this section.

Install or locate the microwave oven only 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 to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents Use And Care Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please record your model’s informationNumber is toll free Our Consumer Assistance Center Your safety and the safety of others is very important Microwave Oven SafetyMicrowave Oven Safety Electrical requirements WWARNINGRadio interference Testing your microwave ovenGetting to Know Your Microwave Oven How your microwave oven worksTesting your dinnerware or cookware Operating safety precautionsElectrical connection Microwave oven features Control panel features START/ENTER Using Your MicrowaveOven Using the fan Using the bi-level cooking rackUsing the cooktop/countertop light Setting the clock Using the Minute TimerCooking at high cook power Cook Power Name When to USE IT Cooking at different cook powersTouch Cook Power Set cook power for first cycleCooking with more than one cook cycle Touch Number pad for type of food Using AutoWeight conversion chart Touch Number pads to enter the weightDefrosting tips Using Warm HoldTouch function number Using Personal ChoiceSensor cooking guide Touch Personal ChoiceUsing Sensor Put food in oven and close the door Touch CookPut food in oven and close the door Touch Reheat Using Sensor the door Put food in oven and close door Touch ADD Minute Using ADD MinuteAdding or subtracting cook time Place vegetables in oven and close door Touch VegetableMicrowave cooking tips Cooking GuideUsing aluminum foil Caring for Your Microwave OvenCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Caring for the filters Grease filtersCharcoal filter Replacing the cooktop and oven lights Cooktop lightOven light Lift up the bulb holder Questions Answers Questions and AnswersTroubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesIf microwave does not operate, first check the following Requesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or serviceFor further assistance Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty