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Important Safety Instructions Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for warranty service. For service and warranty information, see pages 24 and back cover.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [A) WARNING When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should he followed, including the following: TARE] To. reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID. POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 1. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
Information You Need To Know About Unpacking And Examining GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Your Microwave Oven 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVE GUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wail. Read enclosures and SAVE this use and care manual, Remove the feature sticker, if there is one.
Information You Need To Know Radio or TV Interference Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven Is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna. About Your Microwave Oven NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the oven.
Information You Need To Know Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used. The following coverings are ideal: + Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. * Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. + Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for cooking and reheating.
In formation You Need To Know About Foods Food Do Don't Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables + Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent “explosion.” + Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. Cook eggs in shells. Reheat whole eggs. Dry nuts or seeds in shells. Popcorn . Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave, Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow seconds or use the special POPCORN key. .
Part Names Microwave Oven Parts Control Panel won Sees One touch door open button Push to open door Oven door with see-through window Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. Door hinges Door seals and sealing surfaces Turntable motor shaft Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven floor, Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
Before Operating Stop/Clear Touch the STOP/CLEAR key to: Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this manual completely. Before the microwave oven can be used, you must follow these steps: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The oven display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK. Touch the STOP/CLEAR key. | + will appear, Set the clock. To Set The Clock 1. Touch the TIMER/CLOCK key and number 2. 2.
Manual Operation Time Cooking To Set Power Level Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. For example, to cook for 5 minutes at 100%: 1. Enter the cooking time by touching the number keys (510615 2. To cook at 100% power (High), touch the START key.
Sensor Cooking Draco's sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor {moisture and humidity} emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power levels for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Settings: 1. After the microwave oven is plugged in, Walt 2 min Utes before using any sensor setting. 2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the microwave oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3.
Sensor Cooking Sensor Cooking Chart (continued) Food Amount Procedure Reheat 4-360z. Place food to be reheated in a dish or casserole slightly larger than the amount. Flatten, if possible. Cover with a lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids, with larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir well, if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be very het. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time.
Frozen Foods Frozen Foods Chart food Amount Procedure Entrees 6-17 oz. reed for 1-3 minutes. Use this key for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let stand cov Snacks 3-oz. Use for frozen French fries, cheese sticks, appetizers etc. Remove from outer package. Follow package directions for how to wrap or cover.
Menu Options Breakfast Chart (continued) *It is not necessary to enter amount. Food Amount Procedure 3. Hot cereal 1-6 servings Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety: oatmeal, oat bran, cream of wheat, farina or wheaten. Follow the package directions for the correct amount of water or milk. To prevent boil overs, it is very important to choose a large container because microwave cooking of cereal causes high boiling. If the oven stops, stir and touch START.
Menu Options 15 Minute Recipes and From The Pantry 15 Minute Recipes and From the Pantry each offer five simple-to-prepare but great tasting meals. Follow the spec. civic directions on the Recipe Card and in the display. 6. For example, to use 15 Minute Recipes to cook Saucy Chicken, 1. Touch the 15 MINUTE RECIPES key. SEE LABEL SELECT RECIFE UMBER, 2. See the Menu Label. Select the desired food by touching the number key. For example: Touch number (1 for Saucy Chicken.
Menu Options 15 Minute Recipes (RECIPES SERVE 6) CONTINUED 3: Fiesta Chili 1, Place in a 3 quart casserole: 2. At pause, drain and add to the casserole: 11/4 pounds ground turkey 8 ounces chunky salsa 1/2 cup diced onions 1 11 ounce can of Mexican corn, drained 1fz cup diced red pepper 1 15 ounce can chili with beans Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper. 1-3 teaspoons chill powder Cover. Touch 15 MINUTE RECIPES, number [Tito Stir together well. Re-cover: Touch START.
Menu From The Pantry (RECIPES SERVE 6) Options 1. Beef Wraps 1. Place in a 2 quart casserole: 1 pound ground beef Break apart and cover, Touch FROM THE PANTRY and number [1] to select BEEF WRAPS, then touch START. 2. At pause, drain the fat and break the ground beef into; small pieces. Add it to the casserole: 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 14/2 cups salsa 1-3 teaspoons chili powder Stir together well, Re-cover, Touch START. 3.
Menu Options From The Pantry (RECIPES SERVE 6) CONTINUED 4. Tuna Macaroni 1. To cook macaroni: Place in 3-quart casserole: 6 cups very hot tap water Cover. Touch FROM THE PANTRY and number (4) to select TUNA MACARONI, then touch START. 2. At pause, add: 2 cups elbow macaroni 1 teaspoon salad oil Do not cover, Touch START. 3. At the end, drain macaroni and sel aside in the casserole. Combine in a bowl: 1 can cream of celery soup fz cup milk 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream Cover.
Menu Options Super Defrost Chart *It is not necessary to enter amount. Food Amount Procedure 1. Ground meat* 1.0 Ih. At pause, turn over, remove any thawed pieces and break the remainder apart. At the end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Boneless poultry* 1.0 b. At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At the end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Bone-in chicken 2.0 1b. At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At the end, let stand, covered, for pieces* 3 to 5 minutes.
Menu Options Beverages . Beverages enables you to reheat coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. 1. Touch the BEVERAGES key, SEE LABEL SELECT FOOD UMBER. 2. See the Menu Label. Select desired setting by touching the number key. For example: touch number [2] to reheat coffee. REHEAT CONTINUE PRESSING 2 FOR curs. Enter quantity by touching same number key (31 repeatedly. For example: Touch number (2 key 4 times. 3. Touch the START key.
Other Features Setup/Help Setup/Help provides 4 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided on the display. 1. Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation, for example by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, touch SETUP/HELP, the number [I] and START. Should a key be touched, CHILD LOCK will appear in the display. To cancel, touch SETUP/HELP and STOP/CLEAR. 2.
Other Features The microwave oven will start. The display will show 3a: 00 and count down. KEEP We Km will be displayed intermittently during the count down. With Manual Cooking 1. Enter the desired cooking time and power level. 2. Touch the KEEP WARM key. 3. Enter the desired warming time, up to 30 minutes. 4. Touch the START key. The operation will start. When the cooking time is complete, a long tone will sound and Keep Warm will start, The display will count down.
Cleaning and Care Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the microwave oven during cleaning. Control Panel Turntable/ Turntable Support Care should be taken in cleaning the control panel. If the control panel becomes soiled, open the oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch STOP/CLEAR.
Service Call Check Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A Does the oven light come on? YES NO B Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand over the rear ventilating openings.) YES NO C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either YES NO direction.
Product Warranty What Is Covered CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES DECOR MICROWAVE OVEN WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA*: FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If your DECOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or workmanship, DECOR will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users. The owner must provide proof of purchase upon request and have the appliance accessible for service.
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