Whirlpool GSC309PVS Microwave Use and Care - Page 16

Crisp The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp and brown foods. Crisp can be used to saute meats and vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza and cheese sandwiches. Always use the crisper pan. See the "Crisper Pan and Handle" section before using. To Crisp: Before Crisping, brush crisper pan with 1/2 tsp (3 mL) of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange food on crisper pan, and place pan on turntable. 1. Touch CRISP. 2. Touch the number pads to enter a length of time to cook in minutes and seconds. The time can be set up to 90 minutes. 3. Touch START. The "USE PAN" prompt will appear in the upper oven display for 4 seconds, then the display will count down the cook time. Time may be added during cooking by touching ADD A MINUTE ( START). When the cycle ends, "End" will appear in the display, 4 endof-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute. 4. Touch UPPER OVEN OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display. The "USE PAN" prompt may be disabled by touching and holding the number pad "2" for 5 seconds. Repeat to re-enable. CRISPING CHART Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. FOOD COOK TIME PREPARATION Pizza, refrigerated or fresh 12" (30 cm) 9" (23 cm) 9 min 7 min Sprinkle crisper pan with corn meal. Add additional time for thick crust and reduce time for thin crust. Puff Pastry Fruit 10-12 min Turnovers, 4 Frozen Turkey Breast, boneless 10-12 min per 1 lb (454 g) Place turkey in center of crisper pan. Internal temperature should be 170°F (77°C). ■ Avoid opening the door often. ■ For even browning, turn food over halfway through cooking. Before Broiling: The turntable hub must be removed to keep the turntable from rotating during broiling. See "Turntable" section for hub location. Remove the turntable, lift out the hub, and then replace the turntable on the support. The turntable must be in place during broiling, but it should not rotate. To Broil: 1. Preheat the broil element by touching BROIL and setting a broil time of 2-3 minutes. 2. After preheating, place food on the grid and position the grid on the turntable so that all of the food is directly under the broil element. 3. Touch BROIL. 4. Touch the number pads to enter a length of time to broil in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes. 5. Touch START. The "USE GRID" prompt will appear in the upper oven display for 4 seconds, then the display will count down the cook time. Time may be added during cooking by touching ADD A MINUTE (START). When the cycle ends, "End" will appear in the display, 4 endof-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute. 6. Touch UPPER OVEN OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display. The "USE GRID" prompt may be disabled by touching and holding the number pad "2" for 5 seconds. Repeat to re-enable. BROILING CHART Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. FOOD COOK TIME PREPARATION Garlic Toast or Open Face Sandwiches 2 to 3 min Steaks, 2 top sirloin, 3/4" (2 cm) thick, 8 oz (227 g) portions Medium doneness Side 1: 10 min Side 2: 8 min Trim excess fat and score edges. Let stand 1 min before serving. Broil The Broil feature uses the broil element to cook and brown 1 to 4 small pieces of food at a time. Always use the broiling grid. The Crisper Pan may be used with the Broil function to catch drippings from the food. See "Grids" section before using. A Convection Cooking A B C D B C A. Broil element B. Broiling grid C. Crisper pan A. Broil element B. Convection fan C. Convection element (on some models) D. Convection grid 16