Whirlpool GH7208XR User Manual

1. Touch “Time/Temp/Power” on the Main Menu.

2. Select a method from the chart.

3. Follow instructions on the display to program cooking time, 

temperature and/or cooking power.

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

The display will count down the cook time.

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

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.

This oven can be used to proof bread using the convection 
system.

Place dough in a lightly-greased ovenproof bowl, and cover 
loosely with shortening-coated wax paper.

1. Place a shallow, ovenproof container, such as a pie plate, 

filled with 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water on the turntable.

2. Place the convection rack on the turntable, and then place 

the bowl of dough on the convection rack and close the door.

3. Touch “Time/Temp/Power” on the Main Menu, then select 

“Bake.”

4. Follow instructions on the display to program the proofing 

time (about 45 minutes).

5. Touch “Temp 350°,” and then set a temperature of 100°F 

(38°C) using the “-” control or number pads.

6. Touch “Start Preheat,” and then touch “Skip Preheat.”

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

The display will count down the proofing (baking) time.

Check dough after 20 to 25 minutes. Let dough rise until 
nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may vary depending on 
the type and quantity of dough. Proofing time may be 
changed during the countdown by touching “Adjust 
Settings,” and then following the instructions on the display.

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

When proofing is done, remove bowl of bread dough and 
water container.

8. Touch CANCEL to return the display to the Main Menu.

Shape dough, place in baking pan(s), and then cover loosely with 
plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray.

1. Place ovenproof container filled with 2 cups (500 mL) boiling 

water on the turntable.

2. Place bread pan(s) on the convection rack and close the door.

3. Follow steps 3 through 7 outlined in “First Proofing.”

When proofing is done, remove the bread dough and water 
container.

Reset microwave oven to preheat for baking bread. Before 
baking, remove plastic wrap from bread dough.

Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the oven. Warm Hold can 
be used by itself, or it can be programmed to follow a cooking 
cycle. See “Cooking in Stages” section.

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Cover plates of food.

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Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.

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Do not cover baked goods such as pastries, pies, turnovers, 
etc.

1. Place hot cooked food on the turntable, and close the oven 

door.

2. Touch WARM HOLD control.

3. Adjust warm time, if desired.

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

The display will count down the warm time.

During the countdown, warm time may be changed by 
touching “Adjust Settings” on the touch screen, and adjusting 
the remaining time.

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 and return to the Main Menu.

Soften

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable

20% only

Steam Cook

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable; 
SUREMIST™ 
steamer 
vessel

Enter desired 
time.

Warm Hold

Microwaves 
only

Microwavable

10% only