Whirlpool GH7155XKQ warranty Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven, How your microwave oven works

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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.

How your microwave oven works

Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.

The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.

Radio interference

Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:

•Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

•Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

•Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.

•Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

For the best cooking results

•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using ADD MINUTE” section).

•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.

•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.

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Contents Use And Care 3828W5A2208/8184472Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please record your model’s informationNumber is toll free Our Customer Interaction Center Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantMicrowave Oven Safety Electrical requirements For a permanently connected applianceRadio interference Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenHow your microwave oven works For the best cooking resultsTesting your dinnerware or cookware Operating tipsElectrical connection Microwave oven features Model and Serial Number PlateControl panel features START/ENTER Using the Help feature Audible signalsUsing the safety lock Microwave Oven UseUsing the fan Using the bi-level cooking rackUsing the cooktop/countertop light Setting the clock Using the Minute TimerCooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cook Power Name When to USE ITTouch Cook Power Set cook power for first cycleCooking with more than one cook cycle Weight conversion chart Using AutoTouch Number pads to enter the weight Touch Number pad for type of foodUsing Warm Hold Defrosting tipsTo make Warm Hold automatically follow another cycle Touch Personal Choice Using Personal ChoiceSensor cooking guide Touch function numberUsing Sensor Put food in oven and close the door Touch CookPut food in oven and close the door Touch Reheat Using Sensor the door Place vegetables in oven and close door Touch Vegetable Using ADD MinuteAdding or subtracting cook time Put food in oven and close door Touch ADD MinuteCooking Guide Microwave cooking tipsOven Care Using aluminum foilMicrowave Cooking you should not do in your microwave ovenCaring for the filters Grease filtersCharcoal filter Replacing the cooktop and oven lights Cooktop lightOven light Lift up the bulb holder Questions and Answers QuestionsTroubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesIf microwave does not operate, first check the following For further assistance Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service Our consultants provide assistance withMicrowave Hood Combination Warranty
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