Whirlpool GT 286 - User Manual

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THIS FUNCTION IS USED for quick reheating of food with a
high water content such as clear soups, co ee or tea.
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PRESS THE JET START BUTTON.
THIS FUNCTION AUTOMATICAL-
LY STARTS with maximum mi-
crowave power level and the cooking time set to 30
seconds. Each additional press increases the time with
30 seconds. You may also alter the time by turning the
adjust knob to increase or decrease the time after the
function has started.
GT 286
THE CLOCK IS SET and in operation.
DURING YOUR SETTING, if you press the Stop button it will
exit the setting and enter standby mode with only colon
shown.
NOTE: If current clock setting is not completed till clock
set mode time out (1 minute), it will enter Standby mode
with only colon shown.
q
TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the hour when the left-
hand digit (hours) blinking.
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PRESS START BUTTON to set the hours.
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TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the minute when the
two right hand digit (minutes) blinking.
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PRESS START BUTTON to set the minutes.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230 V/50 HZ
RATED POWER INPUT 1900 W
FUSE 10 A (UK 13 A)
MW OUTPUT POWER 700 W
GRILL 900 W
OUTER DIMENSIONS (HXWXD) 299 X 521 X 391
INNER DIMENSIONS (HXWXD) 200 X 326 X 320
USE THIS FUNCTION TO quickly give a pleasant brown
surface to the food.
q
PRESS THE GRILL BUTTON.
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TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set the cooking time.
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PRESS THE JET START BUTTON.
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URING COOKING TIME, It is possible to adjust the cook
time by turning the adjust knob.
E
NSURE THAT THE UTENSILS used are heat resistant
and ovenproof before grilling with them.
D
O NOT USE PLASTIC utensils when grilling. They
will melt. Items of wood or paper are not suit-
able either.
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MICROWAVES ONLY
P
OWER SUGGESTED USE:
JET
(700 W)
REHEATING OF BEVERAGES, water, clear soups,
co ee, tea or other food with a high water
content. If the food contains egg or cream
choose a lower power.
500 W
MORE CAREFUL COOKING e.g. high protein
sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to  nish
cooking casseroles.
350 W S
IMMERING STEWS, melting butter.
160 W D
EFROSTING. Softening butter, cheeses.
90 W SOFTENING Ice cream.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CONTROL PANEL
PAUSE OR STOP COOKING
TO PAUSE COOKING:
THE COOKING CAN BE PAUSED to check, turn or stir the
food by opening the door. The setting will be main-
tained for 10 minutes.
T
O CONTINUE COOKING:
CLOSE THE DOOR and press the Jet Start button
ONCE. The cooking is resumed from where it
was paused.
PRESSING THE STAR T BUTTON TWICE will increase the
time by 30 seconds.
I
F YOU DON’T WANT TO CONTINUE COOKING:
REMOVE THE FOOD, close the door and press the
STOP button.
NOTE: After cooking ends, the fan, turntable and
cavity lamp is on before pressing STOP button, it’s
normal.
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BEEP WILL SIGNAL once a minute for 10 minutes when
the cooking is  nished. Press the STOP
button or open the door to cancel the
signal.
NOTE: The oven will only hold the settings for 60
seconds if the door is opened and then closed after
the cooking is  nished.
COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES
USE THIS FUNCTION for normal cooking and reheating,
such as vegetables,  sh, potatoes and meat.
O
NCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEEN STARTED:
The time can easily be increased in 30-second steps by
pressing the Start button. Each press increases the time
with 30 seconds. You may also alter the time by turning
the adjust knob to increase or decrease the time.
q
PRESS THE POWER BUTTON repeatedly to set the power.
w
TURN THE ADJUST KNOB to set
the cooking time.
e
PRESS THE JET START BUTTON.
CHILD LOCK
THIS AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED 1
MINUTES AFTER the oven has returned to “stand
bymode“. In this mode the door will be
locked.
T
HE DOOR MUST BE OPENED AND CLOSED e.g. putting food into
it, before the safety lock is released. Else the display will
show “DOOR“.
WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS FIRST PLUGGED IN or after a power
failure, it will enter clock setting mode automatically.
POWER BUTTON
Use to set the desired
microwave power level.
S
TOP BUTTON
Press to stop or reset any of
the oven functions.
J
ET DEFROST BUTTON
Use to select Jet Defrost func-
tion and select type of food to
be defrosted.
ADJUST KNOB
Use to set the cooking time or
weight.
S
TEAM BUTTON
Use to select Steam function
and select food class.
G
RILL BUTTON
Use to select Grill function.
JET START BUTTON
Use to start the cooking
process or invoke the Jet
Start function.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The display includes a 24-hour
clock and indicator symbols.
C
RISP BUTTON
Use to select Crisp function.
J
ET MENU CRISP BUTTON
Use to select Jet Menu Crisp
function and select food
class.
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UPPLY
VO
LTAGE
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
W10507596

Summary

Control Panel Overview

Digital Display

Shows the 24-hour clock and indicator symbols for oven functions.

Control Buttons

Buttons for Power, Grill, Crisp, Stop, Jet Defrost, Steam, Jet Menu Crisp, and Jet Start.

Adjust Knob

Used to set cooking time or weight for various functions.

Microwave Functions

Cook & Reheat with Microwaves

For normal cooking and reheating of vegetables, fish, potatoes, and meat.

Microwaves Only Settings

Power levels for reheating beverages, simmering, defrosting, and softening.

Grill Function

Used to quickly brown the surface of food.

Special Modes and Features

Child Lock

An automatic safety function that locks the oven door after 1 minute of standby.

Clock Setting

Procedure to set the 24-hour clock after power connection or failure.

Jet Defrost Guide

Defrost Food Class and Weight

Select food class (meat, poultry, fish, veg, bread) and set weight for defrosting.

Defrost Process Steps

Instructions for turning food midway and handling weight variations.

Crisp Cooking Functions

Crisp Function Usage

For reheating/cooking pizzas, dough, frying bacon, eggs, and sausages.

Crisp Food Classes and Accessories

Details on food types, amounts, and using the supplied crisp plate.

Jet Menu Crisp Guide

Cooking Frozen Foods

Automatically selects cooking method, time, and power for various frozen foods.

Jet Menu Crisp Food Examples

Instructions for specific frozen items like chicken, fries, pizza, and quiche.

Steam Cooking Guide

Steam Function for Vegetables and Fish

Uses the supplied steamer for cooking vegetables and fish.

Steam Cooking Food Types

Guidance on preparing vegetables, fish, fruit, and bread for steaming.

Whirlpool GT 286 Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	GT 286
Category	Microwave Oven
Language	English