Use and Care Manual Over The Range Convection Microwave Oven PCOR30S Part No. 107003 Rev D Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions ............................ 1-2 Information You Need to Know ........................... 3-7 Part Names ......................................................... 8 Control Panel ...................................................... 9 Before Operating ............................................... 10 To Set The Clock .......................................
Important Safety Instructions Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. Customer: Please read and keep this use and care manual for future reference. This guide provides proper use and maintenance information. Keep this guide and the sales receipt and/or cancelled check in a safe place for future reference. Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service. WARNING PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY your appliance ready.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 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. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. WARNING AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 1. c. 3. This appliance must be properly grounded.
Information You Need To Know About Unpacking And Examining Your Microwave oven GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Carefully remove oven from carton. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE STIRRER COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. Make sure that the Installation Instructions, Wall Template and Top Template are included. Read enclosures and SAVE the Use & Care Manual.
Information You Need To Know About Your Microwave Oven Do not assume because a child has mastered one cooking skill that he/she can cook everything. Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 24 for Child Lock feature. This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
InformationHeading You Need To Know About Safety Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures. - White meat of poultry. - Dark meat of poultry. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave use. • ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
InformationHeading You Need To Know About Utensils and Coverings It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your Convection Microwave Oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. UTENSILS AND COVERINGS CONVECTION, BROIL, SLOW COOK MICROWAVE ONLY HIGH MIX/ROAST LOW MIX/BAKE Aluminum foil YES placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly.
d ed Information You Need To Know UTENSILS AND COVERINGS CONVECTION, BROIL, SLOW COOK MICROWAVE ONLY Plastic, Thermoset® YES YES - Are heat resistant HIGH MIX/ROAST LOW MIX/BAKE YES for broiling. Plastic wrap YES - Use brands specially marked for NO microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape. NO Pottery, porcelain stoneware YES - Check manufacturer’s recommendation for being microwave safe. YES YES - Must be microwave safe AND ovenable.
Part Names FRONT VIEW 12 11 10 6 1 2 4 3 6 5 7 8 9 BOTTOM VIEW 13 (Front of Microwave) 17 18 (Rear of Microwave) 14 1. Oven door with see-through window. 10. Auto-Touch control panel. 2. Door hinges. 11. Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes 99 seconds. 3. Stirrer cover DO NOT REMOVE. 12. Ventilation openings. 13. Light cover. 4. Turntable motor shaft. 5. Oven light. It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 15. Removable ceramic turntable.
Control Panel INTERACTIVE DISPLAY Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. 14 23 14 12 15 - 18 18 20 18 19 21 19 19 19 22 11 23 10 24 24 11 11 10 10 Numbers next to the control panel illustration indicate page numbers where feature descriptions and usage information is located.
Before Operating Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this manual completely. • show WELCOME after the power is restored. If power is interrupted during cooking, the program will be erased. The time of day will also be erased. Simply touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and reset the clock for the correct time of day. Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door.
Manual Microwave HeadingOperation Time Cooking - Microwave 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. There are eleven preset power levels. • Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for For example: Cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Enter cooking time 5 0 0 .
Microwave Heading Features Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically defrosts ground meat, steaks, chicken pieces. • For example: Defrost a 2.0 pound steak. 1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad once. Then touch the AUTO DEFROST pad two more times to select steak. 6. After the second stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch START/ INSTANT ON pad. 7. After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in the chart below. NOTE: • The weight can be entered in increments of 0.1 lb.
Microwave Heading Features be interrupted. To continue cooking, touch the STOP/ CLEAR pad and select cooking time and power. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear. Door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears on display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired. Manual Defrost If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Auto Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in manually.
Microwave Heading Features Turntable off: Instant Sensors Your oven has Instant Sensor Popcorn and Instant Sensor Reheat. To use any of the Instant Sensors, simply touch the chosen pad. The oven will start automatically. Any sensor setting can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 23. INSTANT SENSOR REHEAT You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad. You don’t need to calculate reheating time or power level. To reheat food with turntable on, simply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad.
Microwave Heading Features Sensor Cook 3. Touch START/INSTANT ON pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear. • 4. Open oven door or touch STOP/CLEAR pad. The time of day will appear in the display. For example: To cook a baked potato. 1. Touch SENSOR COOK pad. SELECT FOOD NUMBER 2. Select desired sensor setting. Touch 1 to cook baked potatoes. SENSOR COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Baked Potatoes 1 - 6 med. Pierce.
Microwave Features SENSOR COOK RECIPES Makes 6 to 8 servings CRANBERRY FLUFF 2 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped or 1 carton (8 ounces) non-dairy whipped topping 1. Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a 2-quart casserole. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using SENSOR COOK for Fresh Vegetables-soft. Drain cranberries and save liquid. 2. Add enough hot water to saved liquid to make 2 cups. Stir the gelatin into hot liquid until it dissolves.
Microwave Features SENSOR COOK RECIPES (CONT.) Makes 6 to 8 servings MEXICAN SEASONED POTATOES 4 1/4 1 1/2 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each) cup olive oil tablespoon instant minced onion teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place potato wedges into 10-inch square casserole. Toss potatoes with oil to coat well. 2. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over potatoes. 3.
Microwave Features Heading SENSOR COOK RECIPES (CONT.) Makes 6 servings CREOLE CORN 2 1/2 1/2 16 4 teaspoons oil cup chopped celery cup chopped green pepper ounce can tomatoes ounce can mushroom stem and pieces, drained 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn 1. In 2-quart casserole, combine oil, celery, green pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 2.
Manual Convection / Automatic Mix Operation TO BROIL TO COOK WITH AUTOMATIC MIX In the BROIL setting, preheating is automatic. Just enter the actual broiling time and wait for preheat to be over • 1. Touch LOW MIX/BAKE pad. 325F ENTER COOKING TIME cannot be changed. • For example: Bake a cake at low mix for 20 minutes. 2. Enter cooking time. Ex: 2000 For example: Broil a ham steak for 15 minutes. 1. Touch BROIL pad. 450F ENTER 2. Enter cooking time. Ex: 1500 COOKING min. 3.
Convection Automatic Mix Features This section of the Use & Care Manual offers instructions for preparing 12 popular foods using Auto Broil, Auto Roast and Auto Bake. 4. Touch START/INSTANT ON pad. After Auto Broil preheat cycle ends, 4 long tones will PLACE FOOD IN OVEN will be sound. PREHEAT OVER displayed repeatedly. Open the door and place hamburgers into oven. Close the door. After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display.
Convection Automatic Mix Features NOTE: Auto Roast Auto Roast automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey breast or pork. • • Auto Roast can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 23. • If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed LARGE PRESS weight ERROR WEIGHT TOO CLEAR or ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL PRESS CLEAR will appear in the display.
Convection Automatic Heading Mix Features 4. Touch START/INSTANT ON pad. Auto Bake After Auto Bake cycle ends, 1 long tone will sound and END will be displayed. NOTE: and French fries. • For example: Bake a 13”x9”x2” cake. 1. Touch AUTO BAKE pad. SELECT FOOD NUMBER Note: Turntable function is automatically turned OFF. • Auto Bake can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 23. • To bake other food, see the Dacor Convection Microwave Cookbook’s Baking Section. 2. Touch number pad.
Other Features Multiple Sequence Cooking More Or Less Time Adjustment The oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences for the microwave mode and 3 automatic cooking sequences for convection mode, switching from one setting to another automatically. MORE : Should you discover that you like any of the AUTO DEFROST, AUTO ROAST, AUTO BAKE, AUTO BROIL, SENSOR COOK or INSTANT SENSOR settings slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads.
Other Features 4. LANGUAGE SELECTION Help Guide The oven comes set for English language. To change, touch HELP GUIDE and the number 4 . Continue to touch the number 4 until your choice is selected from the table below. Then touch START/INSTANT ON pad. Help Guide provides 5 features which make using your the interactive display. 1. CHILD LOCK NUMBER 4 The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. Note: Child Lock is not applicable to Hood Fan and Hood Light buttons.
Cleaning and Care Exterior Stirrer Cover The outside surface is precoated metal and plastic. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. ATTENTION The stirrer cover is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. It is made from mica so requires special care. Keep the stirrer cover clean to assure good oven per-formance.
Cleaning and Care Grease Filters Light Filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never 1. 1. Pull the tab toward the front of the oven, down 2. To release cover remove the screw on the light cover. (See illustration.) 2. oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 3. Replace bulbs only with 20 watt bulbs available from a Dacor Authorized Servicer or parts distributor. Bulbs are also available at most hardware stores or lighting centers. DO NOT USE A BULB LARGER THAN 30 WATTS.
Cleaning Heading and Care Oven Light Charcoal filter Oven light Remove the louver per instructions 1-3 above and char4. Slide the light cover forward and lift up. 5. Remove old light bulb and replace only with 20 watt bulb available from a Dacor Authorized Servicer or parts distributor. Bulbs are also available at most hardware stores or lighting centers. DO NOT USE A BULB LARGER THAN 30 WATTS. . 6. Screw Screw Louver used; push louver back in place and replace the louver mounting screws.
Specifications AC Line Voltage: UL Rating CSA Rating - Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only Single phase 116V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: UL Rating CSA Rating - 1600 W 13.2 amps. 1500 W 13.0 amps. Output Power Microwave:* 850 W (IEC Test Procedure) Convection Heater: 1400 W Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 29 Cavity Dimensions: 17 1/8” (W) x 8 1/16” (H) x 13 Oven Capacity:** 1.1 Cu. Ft. Cooking Uniformity: Turntable & Stirrer Fan Weight: Approx.
Auto-Touch Guide For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to the inside instructions. SET CLOCK If MANUAL OPERATION High Power Cooking WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK is in the display, STOP/CLEAR. 1. Touch CLOCK pad. 2. Enter correct time of day by touching numbers in sequence. Ex: 1230 3. Touch CLOCK pad again. 1. Enter cooking time by touching numbers pads. Ex: 130 . 2. Touch START/INSTANT ON pad. Variable Power Cooking 2. After Step 1 above, touch POWER LEVEL pad. 3.
Warranty Customer Service WHAT IS NOT COVERED Customer Service Before you request help or schedule service: 1. Try the Solutions offered in the Problem—Solution table in the “Troubleshooting” section. 2. Become familiar with the warranty terms and conditions of your product. 3. If none of these tips or suggestions resolves your problem, visit dacor.
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