User’s Manual 1.6 Cu.Ft. Over the Range Microwave MODEL: CMH16G1B BEFORE USING YOUR PRODUCT: Please read this manual carefully & follow all safety rules & operating instructions. Keep this manual for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY INSTALLATION GUIDE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIAGRAM CONTROL PANEL INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS QUICK COOK SETTINGS OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE COOKING TECHNIQUES CLEANING AND CARE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY 1 2 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 10 12 13 14 15 18 18 19
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the microwave. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 4. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 20. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surface. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 21. Use only thermometers, which are specifically designed for use in microwave. 22. Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave. 23. Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place when you operate the oven. 24. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1. 2. 3. 4. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open. Door open operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the door interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This microwave must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. For questions regarding the grounding instructions, please contact our Customer Service Center.
PRODUCT DIAGRAM 3 2 6 4 7 1 5 1．Door Safety Lock System 2．Oven Window 3．Wave Guide 4．Roller Ring 5．Glass Turntable 6．Control Panel 7．Shaft 6
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY SCREEN Cooking time, Lock indicator, timer, defrost sign and help information are displayed. CUSTOM HELP Information is available to help the user with cooking. COMPU DEFROST Easy settings to defrost according to weight entered. POWER LEVEL Use to set cooking power level. MINUTE PLUS/EXPRESS Use to set express cooking time. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK Use to set the oven clock or set the timer.
INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted. Both the glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking. All food and containers of food should always be placed on the glass tray for cooking. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS（Continued） LIGHT CONTROL This feature is designed for the convenience of doing things outside the oven. To turn on the light at the bottom of the oven, press LIGHT HI/LO: Press the button Working Mode Once High Twice Low 3 times Off VENT FAN CONTROL Your oven can be used as a range hood. When it is turned on, the fan motor starts filtering out smoke, odors, and grease generated from cooking.
QUICK COOK SETTINGS COMPU COOK For foods shown in the following chart, it is not necessary to program the time and the cooking power. It is sufficient to indicate the type of food that you want to cook as well as the weight of this food. For Popcorn and Fish/Seafood, you can press the food icon pad to select the weight. Suppose you want to cook 3.0 oz. popcorn. 1. Touch POPCORN pad once. 2. Touch POPCORN pad again to select the weight. 3.
COMPU DEFROST Compu Defrost automatically defrosts foods from the following chart. Press COMPU DEFROST, the display shows COMPU DEFROST SELECT FOOD NUMBER SEE LABLE CODE 1-6, then enter number 1~6 to select. Suppose you want to defrost ground meat (2LB.5OZ.). 1. Touch COMPU DEFROST pad once, 2. Touch 1 for ground meat. 3. Touch START/TOUCH ON pad. 4. Enter weight by touching the number pad 2. 5. Touch START/TOUCH ON pad. 6. Enter weight by touching the number pad 5. 7. Touch START/TOUCH ON pad.
MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you want to defrost is not listed on the COMPU DEFROST CHART or the food weight is exceed the maximum weight recommended, you need to defrost manually. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using 20% microwave power. Follow the steps under Time Cooking. Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted.
CUSTOM HELP CUSTOM HELP provides hints for 4 features which make it easy to use the oven because specific instructions are provided in the Interactive Display. 1. COMPU DEFROST HINT If you don’t know the weight range, press CUSTOM HELP once, COMPU DEFROST WEIGHT RANGE 1OZ-4Lb will be displayed one by one. 2. CLOCK HINT If you are at a lost of how to set the clock time, press CUSTOM HELP twice, steps in setting the clock will be displayed one by one. 3.
LIMITED USE Aluminum foil -- Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your microwave, so be careful. Keep 1” between foil and microwave cavity. Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware -- Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Plastic -- Only use if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics may melt.
TURNING Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important when cooking large foods such as roasts. STANDING Foods cooked in a microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially for foods such as cakes and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas.
surface of the cover immediately after they occur. Built-up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER. Odor Removal Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the oven. To remove, combine 1 cup water, grated peel and juice of 1 lemon and several whole cloves in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power. Allow to set in oven until cool. Wipe interior with a soft cloth.
Charcoal Filter Charcoal filter is used for nonvented, recirculated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. 1. Disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 2. Remove the louver mounting screw from the top center of the louver and push down carefully on the tab at each end of the louver to disengage it. (See illustration.) 3. Pull the louver away from the unit. 4. Change the charcoal filter. 5.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before asking for service, please check each item below: Check to ensure the microwave is plugged in securely. If not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again securely. Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. Check to ensure the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.
WARRANTY FOR CRITERION™ MICROWAVE OVENS ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Manufacturer will pay for replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship, replace the appliance with an equivalent unit or a new unit, or refund the purchase price, solely at our option.
