4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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 Standard Microwave Cooking .......................................13 Cooking at high cook power.....13 Cooking at different power levels ........................................14 Cooking with more than one cook cycle .........................
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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.
393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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. 2.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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. How your microwave Radio interference oven works Using your microwave oven may cause Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN • When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish. • Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs Test dinnerware or cookware before using. may cause them to burst, and possibly To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven damage the oven.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features 8 3 7 COOK OZ HEATER T/TABLE OFF SENSOR POPCORN 3 SIZES REHEAT COOK AUTO COOK WARM HOLD ADD MINUTE OPTIONS MORE LESS Conservator Plus 2 DEFROST COOK TIME COOK POWER CLOCK SET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 START 0 CANCEL ENTER 4 Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 16.START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function you have set. 17.OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command or twice to cancel a program during cooking. This pad will not erase the time of day. NOTE: If you try to enter unacceptable instructions, “ERROR” will appear on the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL and re-enter the instructions.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the clock When you first plug in your microwave oven, the display tells you to “PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY”. Then the display shows “:”. If the electric power ever goes off, the display will repeat this message when the power comes back on. NOTE: You can cook without setting the clock, but the display will not show the correct time of day after cooking.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 13 Standard Microwave Cooking 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: Three tones will sound, and the display will show “End”. YOU SEE 2. Set the cooking time. TOUCH COOK TIME YOU SEE Display scrolls the words “ENTER COOKING TIME” 5.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 14 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 15 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING Cooking at different cook powers (cont.) 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. TOUCH COOK TIME Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH 3 TOUCH OFF CANCEL Cooking with more than one cook cycle 2. Set the cooking time. 7 5. To show time of day: 0 For best results, some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time, and another cook power for another length of time.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 16 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle. After the first stage is over, 2 tones sound and the next stage will count down. At end of cooking time: Three tones will sound, and the display will show “End”. 5. Start the oven. TOUCH 6.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 17 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING Using ADD MINUTE Using MORE or LESS ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power. If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time during the cooking cycle. NOTES: • Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute. • You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door or after touching OFF/CANCEL.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 18 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING Using AUTO COOK AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to set times and cook powers. AUTO COOK has preset times and cook power for six major types of food. NOTE: If you want to cook by entering a time and cook power, see the “Microwave cooking guide” in the “Cooking Guide” section. To use AUTO COOK: 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch AUTO 4.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 19 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING Using DEFROST You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish. To use DEFROST, follow the steps below: 1. Touch DEFROST 2. Touch one of three Number pads to choose the type of food. 1 or 2 or NOTES: • See the “Defrost chart” later in this section for defrosting directions for each food.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 20 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING DEFROST 1. Meat setting FOOD WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. Beef Ground Beef, Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1⁄4 lb. (113 g) Ground Beef, Patties Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than two 4 oz.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:20 PM Page 21 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING 2. Poultry setting WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Whole Turn over (finish defrosting breast-sidedown). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Cut Up Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 22 STANDARD COOKING 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 (113.4 g) 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 GRAMS 1.6 3.2 4.0 4.8 6.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 23 STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: • WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. • Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then touch START/ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 24 SENSOR Cooking Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects the humidity released by the food. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food. The sensor is used by 3 special functions: SENSOR COOK, SENSOR REHEAT, and SENSOR POPCORN. The simple instructions for these functions are on the following pages. Using SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK has preset cook powers for cooking 10 different types of food.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 25 SENSOR COOKING Using SENSOR COOK (cont.) NUMBER PAD FOOD INSTRUCTIONS AMOUNT 4 Frozen Entrée Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three sides. If entrée is not in a microwave-safe container, place it on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Works best if entrée is 10 to 20 oz. (284 g - 568 g) 5 Rice Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Place rice and liquid (water or chicken or vegetable stock) in a microwavable dish.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 26 SENSOR COOKING 3. Touch one of three Number pads to choose the type of food. Using SENSOR REHEAT SENSOR REHEAT has preset cook powers for 3 different types of food. 1 or 2 or 3 NOTE: If you want to reheat by entering a time and cook power, see the “Heating/reheating chart” in the “Cooking Guide” section. To use SENSOR REHEAT: 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 2.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 27 COOKING GUIDE Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 28 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, then refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 29 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 30 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 31 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.
4393927Av04c32 8/28/98 2:21 PM Page 32 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.
