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What is a microwave with Grill Mode?

Microwaves with grill mode feature standard settings, while also allowing you to grill foods like meat and vegetables for added convenience. Select Whirlpool^® Microwaves with Grill Mode provide a Grill Rack or Air Fry Basket that holds food while direct heat sears the outside, creating a nice crust and flavor.

Keep reading to learn how a microwave with Grill Mode works, the benefits of these types of microwaves and how to use a grill function.

How does a microwave with Grill Mode work?

A microwave with Grill Mode enables you to use traditional microwave heating capabilities but also has an additional grill heating element. The microwave works by cooking food with electromagnetic waves, while the Grill Mode allows direct heat to sear the surface of the food. This can be helpful when cooking items like chicken wings, shrimp and pork chops.

Benefits of a microwave with Grill Mode

Microwaves that feature a grill function have a handful of benefits, such as added convenience, the ability to save space by combining two appliances into one and more. Keep reading to discover reasons why it may be useful to upgrade to a microwave with Grill Mode.

Two appliances in one: Save space by using the grill function on your microwave and skip heating up the outdoor grill.
Flexibility of indoor grilling: Grill whenever you want, no matter what time of year it is.
Grilled taste at your convenience: Make grilling hassle-free with a push of the microwave button.

Shop Whirlpool^® Microwaves with Grill Mode

Grill meat and vegetables in your microwave with Grill Mode, found on select Whirlpool^® Microwaves. The Air Fry Basket or Grill Rack, which is included on select Whirlpool^® Microwaves with grilling capabilities, allows direct heat to sear the outside of your food to create a nice crust and flavor.

How to use the grill function in a microwave

Grilling in a microwave oven can be simple, especially with a Whirlpool^® Microwave that’s equipped with the Grill Mode function. To begin, set your food on a microwave-safe grill rack before selecting the appropriate setting, but always refer to your owner’s manual for more specific instructions.

If you have a Whirlpool^® Microwave with Grill Mode, the steps below can help you get started:

Place your food on the tall microwave-safe Grill Rack or Air Fry Basket, if provided.
Place a microwave-safe ovenproof dish below the Air Fry Basket but on top of the turntable to collect any drippings. This can be helpful when grilling juicy meats.
Select either a grill preset or enter in the power level, minutes and seconds for the Manual Grill option.
Remove fully-cooked, grilled food from the microwave and enjoy.

What are the differences between a grill microwave and a convection microwave?

While both a microwave with Grill Mode and a convection microwave have additional heating elements, a convection model features a fan that helps circulate hot air around the cavity. A microwave with Grill Mode allows direct heat to sear food while in the Air Fry Basket or Grill Rack to help achieve a grilled taste.

Select microwaves, like this Whirlpool^® Microwave with Air Fry Mode, may feature both convection capabilities and Grill Mode. Some models may also offer additional cooking functions like Air Fry Mode, giving you the flexibility to grill, bake, air fry and roast using a single appliance.

Explore Whirlpool^® Microwaves

Whirlpool^® Microwaves offer versatile and convenient features that can help you do more than just reheat leftovers. Select models feature Air Fry Mode, Grill Mode, Convection Cooking, Sensor Cooking and more. With models in built-in, countertop and over-the-range configurations, finding your ideal microwave can be simple.