PERCENT/

NO.

USE

NAME

 

 

 

 

 

80%

8

Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.

 

 

Cooking and heating foods that

 

 

need a cook power lower than

 

 

high. For example, whole fish and

 

 

meat loaf.

 

 

 

70%,

7

Reheating a single serving of food.

Medium-High

 

 

 

 

 

60%

6

Cooking sensitive foods such as

 

 

cheese and egg dishes, pudding

 

 

and custards.

 

 

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,

 

 

such as lasagna.

 

 

 

50%, Medium

5

Cooking ham, whole poultry and

 

 

pot roasts.

 

 

Simmering stews.

 

 

 

40%

4

Melting chocolate.

 

 

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

 

 

 

30%, Medium-

3

Defrosting bread, fish, meats,

Low, Defrost

 

poultry and precooked foods.

 

 

 

20%

2

Softening butter, cheese, and ice

 

 

cream.

 

 

 

10%, Low

1

Taking chill out of fruit.

 

 

 

To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%:

1.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.

2.Touch MICRO POWER.

3.Touch the number pad using the Cooking Power chart

4.Touch START/ADD A MINUTE.

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 upper oven OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

Cooking

To Use:

1.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.

Touch MICRO POWER to set a cooking power other than 100%. Touch the number pad(s) using the Cooking Power chart.

2.Touch START/ADD A MINUTE.

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.

3.Touch upper oven OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

The cook time and cooking power can be changed after touching START/ADD A MINUTE without interrupting cooking.

To Change Cook Time: Touch MICRO POWER once. Enter the new cook time within 5 seconds. Touch START/ADD A MINUTE, or wait 5 seconds and the change will be entered automatically.

To Change Cooking Power: Touch MICRO POWER twice. Enter the new cook power within 5 seconds. Touch START/ADD A MINUTE, or wait 5 seconds and the change will be entered automatically.

CookinginStages

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages.

To Cook in Stages:

1.Touch the number pads to set a length of cook time for the first stage.

2.Touch MICRO POWER and then enter a cook power (if other than 100%) from the Cook Power Chart.

3.Touch MICRO POWER to start programming next stage.

4.Repeat the above steps for second and third stage programming.

The numbers “1,” “2” and/or “3” will appear in the upper oven display during programming.

5.Touch START/ADD A MINUTE when cook times and cook powers have been entered.

The upper oven display will count down each of the cook times. The numbers “1,” “2” or “3” will appear in the display during their respective stages.

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.

Cook time may be changed during any cycling stage by touching MICRO POWER once, and then entering the new time within 5 seconds. Time may be added in 1-minute increments by touching START/ADD A MINUTE during the cycling stage.

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

CrisperPanFrying

When the crisper pan is used with microwaves, it is like a frying pan or griddle, ideal for French toast, burgers, eggs, stir-frying and sautéing. See “Crisper Pan and Handle” section first before using.

To Use:

Before crisper pan frying, brush crisper pan with ¹⁄₂ tsp (3 mL) of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange food on crisper pan. Place pan on turntable.

1.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.

2.Touch START/ADD A MINUTE.

The upper oven display will countdown the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the upper oven display. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

3.Touch upper oven OFF/CANCEL or open the upper oven door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

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Whirlpool GSC308 YGSC308 CookinginStages, CrisperPanFrying, To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%, To Cook in Stages
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GSC308 YGSC308 specifications

The Whirlpool GSC308 YGSC308 is a cutting-edge gas cooktop designed for modern kitchens, providing both style and functionality. This model offers a blend of performance and user-friendly features that set it apart in the competitive market of cooking appliances.

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