Whirlpool GH7208XR User Manual

The ADD 30 SEC. control automatically starts the oven at 100% 
power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook time, up to 
10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control. Time may 
be added in 30-second increments by touching ADD 30 SEC., or 
by minutes and seconds using the interactive touch screen 
display. Cook power or cook time may be changed after cooking 
begins by using the “Adjust Settings” control. While settings are 
being adjusted, the countdown freezes, and then resumes when 
adjustments are made.

The MICROWAVE TIME/POWER control is for manual 
microwave-only cooking.

1. Touch MICROWAVE TIME/POWER control pad.

2. Touch “+” or “-” controls, or use number pads to enter the 

cook time in minutes and seconds.

If using 100% cooking power, skip Step 3.

3. Touch “Power: 100%,” and then use “+” or “-” controls, or 

use number pad to adjust the power level, between 10% and 
100%.

4. Touch “Start” on the touch screen, or START control.

The display will count down the cook time.

During the countdown, cook time and/or cooking power may 
be changed by touching “Adjust Settings” on the touch 
screen, and following the prompts.

When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound, 
followed by reminder tones.

5. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder 

tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL 
control is touched.

The CONVECT TIME/TEMP control is for manual convection or 
combination cooking.

The cook time may be set in hours and minutes. The temperature 
may be set to 100°F (38°C), or from 225°F (107°C) to 450°F 
(232°C) in 5-degree increments.

NOTE: The microwave cooking power may be set to 0%, 10%, 
20% or 30%. The default power is 0%.

1. Touch CONVECT TIME/TEMP control.

2. Touch “+” or “-” controls, or use number pads to enter the 

cook time in hours and minutes.

3. Touch “Temp: 350°,” and then use “+” or “-” controls, or 

number pads to enter temperature, if cooking at a 
temperature other than the default 350°F (177°C).

4. Touch “Power: 0%,” and then use “+” or “-” controls, or 

touch number pad to set microwave cooking power, if 
cooking at a power level other than 0% (10%, 20% or 30%).

5. Touch “Start Preheat” on the touch screen to preheat empty 

oven. If preheat is not needed, touch “Skip Preheat” after the 
oven starts.

The display will count down the cook time.

During the countdown, cook time, temperature and/or 
cooking power may be changed by touching “Adjust 
Settings” on the touch screen, and adjusting the remaining 
time and/or the cooking power.

When the cycle ends, the end-of-cycle tones will sound, 
followed by reminder tones.

6. Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder 

tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL 
control is touched.

The Time/Temp Power control on the Main Menu is for manual 
cooking by cooking method. There are 12 methods from which to 
choose. Some of the methods have set power levels that cannot 
be changed. Use the following chart as a guide.

Reheat

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable

10-100%; 100% 
default

Defrost

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable

20% only

Cook

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable

10-100%; 100% 
default

Bake

Convection 
only

Ovenproof, 
convection 
rack

100°F (38°C), 
225° (107°C)-
450°F (232°C); 
350°F (177°C) 
default

Grill

Grill and 
microwaves

Ovenproof, 
microwavable, 
grill rack, 
Sizzle Pan

0-40%; 0% 
default

Melt

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable

30% only

Roast

Convection, 
microwaves

Ovenproof, 
microwavable, 
convection 
rack, Sizzle 
Pan

225°F (107°C)-
450°F (232°C); 
350°F (177°C) 
default

0-30%; 0% 
default

Simmer 
Cook

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable; 
SUREMIST™ 
steamer 
vessel

Enter desired 
time.

Sizzle Pan

Microwaves 
only

Sizzle Pan

100% only