Whirlpool Micro oven Simmer Cooking and Steaming, To Grill, After Grilling, Function, Food

Grill

The Grill function uses a 1,500-watt halogen and quartz element that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods.

■Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.

■The circular grill rack and Sizzle Pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot Sizzle Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.

■Remove rectangular cooking rack. Do not use the cooking rack to grill food.

■Use the circular grill rack to place food closer to the Grill element for faster grilling.

■Use the Sizzle Pan to catch drippings. Never place the Sizzle Pan on the grill rack or the cooking rack.

■Place grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan, and place both on the turntable. Then position food on rack.

■The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack.

■For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack.

■While the Grill function is in use, the fan operates at a low speed automatically until the cycle is over.

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1.Grill Rack

2.Sizzle Pan

3.Turntable

(under Sizzle Pan)

FOOD TO BE GRILLED

Chicken Pieces, Bone-in: 1 or 2 pieces

Fish Steak: 1 or 2 steaks

Hamburger Patties: 2-4 patties

Steak: 1 steak, ½'' (13 mm) thick

Chops: 1 or 2 chops

Shrimp: 5-8 oz (142-227 g)

Vegetable: Mushroom (1-3 servings); Onions (1 or 2 servings); Peppers (1 or 2 servings); Summer Squash (1 or 2 servings); Tomatoes (2 or 4 halves)

To Grill:

Before using, remove rectangular cooking rack from oven.

1.Place circular grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan, and place both on the turntable. Then position food on rack.

2.On “Home” screen, touch “Grill.”

3.Select food item to be grilled or touch “Custom” (on “More Choices” screen) if grilling a food not on the menu. See “Custom Grill Chart.”

Microwaves may be added to the custom grilling cycle.

4.Touch number pads to enter amount.

Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching “Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”

Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food by touching “Prepare.”

5.Touch “Start” or START pad.

The display will count down the grill time.

When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.

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

Custom Grill may be used as the first stage in stage cooking. See “Cooking in Stages” section.

After Grilling

The food, circular grill rack, Sizzle Pan and oven cavity and door will be very hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the Sizzle Pan securely with both hands and remove it with grill rack and food in place.

Use the detachable handle when handling the hot Sizzle Pan. Use oven mitts when handling the hot grill rack.

Custom Grill Chart

Use the following chart as a guide when custom grilling.

FUNCTION	FOOD
Grill only	½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium
	doneness

Grill + microwaves, 10%	½'' (13 mm) steaks, medium-well,
	and boneless chops, shrimp
Grill + microwaves, 20%	vegetables, hot dogs, precooked
	sausage
Grill + microwaves, 30%	hamburger patties, raw sausage,
	bone-in chicken pieces and chops
Grill + microwaves, 40%	1'' (25 mm) steaks, well-done

Simmer Cooking and Steaming

The Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and pasta. Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Use Steam Cook for steaming foods such as vegetables, fish and potatoes. Steam/ Simmer is a sensor function.

■Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.

■Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.

FOOD TO BE SIMMERED

White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant

Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant

Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli

Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine

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