Whirlpool GH8155XM manual To Use Sensor Cooking, To Use Preset Cooking

Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the food being cooked.

Use the following chart as a guide for the Sensor One Touch pads.

FOOD	SERVING SIZE	INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn*	3.5 oz (100 g)	Pop only one package at a
	3 oz (85 g)	time.
	1.75 oz (50 g)
Baked	1-4 medium, 10-	Pierce each one several
Potato	13 oz (283-369	times with a fork. Place on
	g) each	turntable around edges, at
		least 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart. At
		the end of cooking, let stand
		5 minutes.
Fresh	1-4 cups	Moisten and place in
Vegetables	(250 mL-1 L)	microwavable container.
		Cover with plastic wrap and
		vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
		minutes.
Frozen	1-4 cups	Remove from package.
Vegetables	(250 mL-1 L)	Place in microwavable
		container. Cover with plastic
		wrap and vent. Stir and let
		stand 2-3 minutes.
Frozen	10-20 oz	Remove from package.
Entree	(283-567 g)	Loosen cover on three sides.
		If not in microwavable
		container, place on plate,
		cover with plastic wrap and
		vent.
Beverage	1 or 2 8-oz	Do not cover. The diameter
	(250 mL) cups	of the cup’s opening will
		affect how it heats. A smaller
		diameter opening may
		become hotter.
Dinner Plate	1 serving	Place food on plate, cover
	(1 plate), 8-16 oz	with plastic wrap and vent.
	(227-454 g)
Soup	1-4 cups	Place in microwavable
	(250 mL-1 L)	container, cover with plastic
		wrap and vent.

*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.

To Use Sensor Cooking:

Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 3 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavity are dry.

1.Touch one of the Sensor One Touch pads (named in chart).

The microwave oven will automatically turn on after a short delay. The progress bar will show the approximate time remaining.

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.

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

The cook time (except POPCORN) can be changed for 20 seconds after touching a pad.

To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through “MORE,” “LESS” or “NORML” time.

Preset Cooking

Times and cooking power have been preset for specific microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD	PAD	QUANTITY
Rice (sensor)	1	.5-2 cups (125-500 mL)
Canned	2	1-cups (250 mL-1 L)
Vegetables
Bacon*	3	1-6 slices, average
		thickness
Instant Cereal	4	1-4 servings
French Toast,	5	1-4 pieces
frozen

*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.

To Use Preset Cooking:

1.Touch COOK.

2.Touch number pad from chart

or

Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.

3.Touch number pads to enter quantity, except for Rice.

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

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.

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

To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through “MORE,” “LESS” or “NORML” time.

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