WHIRLPOOL GH6177XPQ4
Owner's Manual

Microwave Oven Use
Sensor Cooking
Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent. For optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking or grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.

Popcorn
Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines appropriate cooking times for commercially packaged popcorn.

Warm Hold

Stage Cooking

WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The Warm Hold function uses 10% cook power. Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be prorammed to follow a cooking cycle. Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function.

If programming stage cooking, follow the screen prompts on the display to add additional stages, and set time, power and/or temperature (on some models) for each stage. Up to 4 stages may be programmed.

Doneness
Add or subtract time from most automatic cook functions by touching �Doneness� on the touch screen during programing, and following the prompts. Doneness is remembered for specific programs. Some meat, poultry and/or fish functions may not give you the option to lessen doneness.

For list or description of various programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Care
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean. Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as indicated below.
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Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless steel cleaner. Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher. Pan: mild soap, water and washcloth or dishwasher. Rack(s): mild soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended. Steamer vessel: mild soap, water and soft brush or dishwasher. Grease filters: Remove grease filters from underside of microwave oven, and clean monthly. Charcoal filter(s): Depending on the model, there may be 2 charcoal filters � 1 behind each of the grease filters � on the underside of the microwave oven, or one charcoal odor filter under the vent screen on the top of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter(s) cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months.

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Cavity: To avoid damage to the gray cavity lining, do not use metal or sharp utensils or scraper, soap-filled scouring pad, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher. Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner applied to paper towel. Control panel/interactive touch display: mild soap, water and washcloth, or glass cleaner applied to soft cloth (not directly to panel). Activate child lock to avoid control panel activation during cleaning. Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen.

Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
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Cooktop lights: The cooktop lights are located on the underside of the microwave oven, and are replaceable. Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located under the vent screen on the top of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is replaceable.

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