Whirlpool GH9176XM manual Kids Menu, Simmer Cooking and Steaming

Kids Menu

The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD	CODE	KIDS MENU	QUANTITY/
		PAD	INSTRUCTION
Canned	1	1 time	1, 2, 3 or 4 servings/
pasta*			Follow food label
			instructions.
Frozen	2	2 times	5-7 oz/
Pizza			Follow food label
			instructions.
Frozen	3	3 times	8, 10 or 12 oz/
Meal			Follow food label
			instructions.
Hot Dogs	4	4 times	1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces/
			Use paper plate.
			Cook without bun.
Hot	5	5 times	1 or 2 servings/
Cereal			Follow food label
(oatmeal)			instructions.
Chicken	6	6 times	1 or 2 servings/
Nuggets			Place nuggets on
			paper plate covered
			with paper towel.

*This function is not intended for meal-in-a-cup products.

To Use Kids Menu:

1.Touch KIDS MENU.

The display will show “PAD -.”

2.Touch KIDS MENU repeatedly to scroll through the Kids Menu items

or

Touch number pad to select Kids Menu item.

The display will show the name of the selected menu item for 2-3 seconds, and then prompt for the quantity of food to be entered.

3.Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above. Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response.

Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER.

4.Touch JET 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.

Simmer Cooking and Steaming

Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to cook pasta.

To Simmer:

Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minutes. Add ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ cup (60 to 125 mL) of water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.

1.Touch STEAM/SIMMER.

2.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to simmer.

3.Touch JET START.

“BOIL” will appear in the display. When water begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer 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.

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

Simmering Pasta

Use a container large enough to cover food completely with water. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Put container and water in the microwave oven and follow the above steps, setting a simmer time of 1 second. When time ends place food in the water. Cover, then follow the above steps setting the desired simmer time.

Steamer Vessel

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

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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 “Crisp” 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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