4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 1 ® Use And Care G U I D E A Note to You ................................2 Microwave Oven Safety ..............3 Installation Instructions ..............5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ..........................7 Using Your Microwave Oven ........................13 Cooking at high cook power ......13 Cooking at different cook powers ......................................14 Cooking with more than one cook cycle ..........................
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 2 A Note to You Thank you for buying a CROSLEY® appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 3 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 4 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. • Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. • Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 5 Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions. 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until an authorized service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 7 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated. Testing your dinnerware or cookware • Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features 8 3 7 2 6 4 Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push to open door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 3. Window with Metal Shield.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see “Using your microwave oven” section. 1. Display.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 16. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100% cook power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle at current cook power. 17. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command, to cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the display after a function is completed. This pad will not erase time of day.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the display will show “ : ”. If a time of day is not set, “ : ” will stay on the display until you set the clock or another function. NOTES: • You can only set the clock when the oven is not in use. • If you enter an incorrect time, three tones will sound, “Err,” then “0” will appear on the display. Re-enter the correct time.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 13 Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at high cook power 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 4. End of cooking At end of cooking time: Five tones will sound, and the display will show “End”. YOU SEE 2. Set the cooking time.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 14 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use. The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 15 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 4. Start the oven. TOUCH 2. Set the cooking time. TOUCH (cooking time counts down) Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH At end of cooking time: Five tones will sound, and the display will show “End”. To see the cook power during cooking: TOUCH 3. Set the cook power. TOUCH The power level will be displayed “P-5”. (Example for 50% cook power.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2. Set the cooking time for the first cycle. TOUCH Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH 3. Set the cook power for the first cycle. TOUCH TOUCH Changing instructions You can change the cook power for a cycle only before you start to set the next cycle. To change cook power repeat Step 3. If you want to change the cooking time for a cycle touch OFF/CANCEL and start over.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3. Touch During cooking: Touch ADD MINUTE one or more times. Each press will increase time by one minute at the currently selected cook power. YOU SEE TOUCH (example: twice for 2 minutes (example for original time of 2:45) Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat one of four different types of food, without needing to set heating times or cook powers. To use REHEAT, follow the steps 1 through 3: 1 to 4 times, to 1.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:50 PM Page 18 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2. Touch Number pads to enter the weight. Reheating tips • Cooked food and leftovers can be reheated quickly and efficiently without spoiling their freshness and taste. • Always place the dense food at the outer edges and the more porous food towards the center. • To keep food moist during reheating, cover the food with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 2:58 PM Page 19 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals 1⁄4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals. EQUIVALENT WEIGHT OUNCES METRIC (g) 1.6 3.2 4.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop a 3.5 oz (99 g), 3.0 oz (85 g), or 1.75 oz (50 g) bag of commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just 2 pads. For best results: • Pop only one package at a time. • If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content. Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 21 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN NOTES: • If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds, VEGETABLES will prompt you to choose a quantity. You have 5 seconds to enter a quantity or to touch START/ENTER to heat one item. If you do not do either, the display will ask you if you want to heat one item. You then have 1 minute to touch START/ENTER or change the quantity and touch START/ENTER. If you do not touch any pad within 1 minute, VEGETABLES will be canceled.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 22 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4. Start the oven. TOUCH (cooking time counts down — the time on your model may differ) At end of cooking time: Five tones will sound, and the display will show “End”. NOTES: • If you do not enter a number after touching BAKED POTATOES you will see “1” with the QTY.? indicator light on and the START? indicator light flashing. You can touch START/ENTER to bake one potato or enter another number to bake more.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 23 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 24 COOKING GUIDE Covering food Cover food to: • Reduce splattering • Shorten cooking times • Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable. Releasing pressure in foods • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 25 Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish? No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 26 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section. Microwave does not operate, first check the following: • Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 27 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* … Call our toll free number. Dial toll free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
4393787v06(c100).qx 5/6/98 1:51 PM Page 28 CROSLEY® Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY CROSLEY WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship. CROSLEY WILL NOT PAY FOR A.