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Whirlpool GMC305 User Manual

Whirlpool GMC305
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BUILT-IN
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Models GMC275 GMC305
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Whirlpool GMC305 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWhirlpool
ModelGMC305
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

Summary

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

Safety Alert Symbol Explanation

Explains the safety alert symbol and the meaning of DANGER/WARNING.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Lists precautions for using electrical appliances, including grounding and material usage.

Liquid Heating Safety

Warns about superheated liquids and provides precautions to prevent boil-overs.

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Electrical Requirements

Details electrical connection, voltage requirements, and grounding.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Oven Components Overview

Identifies and labels the main parts of the microwave oven.

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL

Control Panel Layout

Describes the function of each button and the electronic display on the control panel.

MICROWAVE OVEN USE

Cooking Principles and Guidelines

Explains how microwaves cook food and provides general usage tips.

Food Characteristics and Cookware

Details how food properties and cookware affect results and lists material recommendations.

COOKWARE AND MATERIALS

Aluminum Foil and Metal Use

Explains when and how aluminum foil and metal can be safely used.

COOKING POWER GUIDELINES

Understanding Power Levels

Explains how cooking power is specified and provides a chart of power levels and their uses.

COOK POWER OPERATION

Using Cook Power Settings

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to select and use different cook power levels.

MICROWAVE COOK TIME CHART

Food Cooking Time Reference

Offers a chart with approximate cook times and power levels for various food categories.

SPECIALIZED COOKING FEATURES

Add A Minute & Cook A Bit More

Explains how to add extra cooking time using convenience features.

Memory, Interrupt & Auto Cook

Covers programming memory, stopping cycles, and using auto cook presets.

Cooking in Stages

Explains how to set up cooking sequences with multiple stages of time and power.

ADVANCED COOKING FUNCTIONS

Multistage Cooking Adjustments

Explains how to modify multistage cooking using Add A Minute and Cook A Bit More.

Reheating and Defrosting

Provides instructions for using preset reheat functions and defrosting guidelines.

DEFROSTING PROCEDURES

Custom Defrost Chart & Preparation

Details custom defrost settings and provides preparation guidance for meat, poultry, and fish.

POPCORN FUNCTION

Using the Popcorn Feature

Explains how to use the popcorn setting, including bag sizes and popping instructions.

SPECIFIC FOOD FUNCTIONS

Popcorn Time Adjustments

Guides on adding time to the popcorn cycle and what to expect when it finishes.

Beverage and Baked Potato Use

Explains how to heat beverages and use the automatic baked potato function.

Warm Hold Operation

Explains how to keep food warm for up to 99 minutes.

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE AND CLEANING

General Cleaning Guidelines

Provides general advice on cleaning the oven, emphasizing safety and product use.

Cleaning Specific Oven Parts

Details cleaning methods for the door, exterior, stainless steel, control panel, cavity, and turntable.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

Oven Not Operating or Displaying Errors

Provides solutions for when the oven does not turn on or shows error messages.

Operational Anomalies

Addresses issues like humming noise, wavy door, turntable problems, and tone absence.

Cooking Performance Issues

Offers reasons why cooking times might be longer than expected or oven not heating.

ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE SUPPORT

Preparing for Service

Recommends checking troubleshooting and gathering necessary information before calling for help.

Obtaining Parts and Service

Advises on using FSP® parts, locating service, and ordering accessories.

MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty Terms

Explains the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the limited warranty.

Warranty Service and Information

Details how to get warranty service and what information to provide.

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