Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc. Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide Model: 2.
For Customer Assistance To aid in reporting this microwave oven in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference.
Contents For Customer Assistance .......................... 1 DINNER MENU RECIPES ........................ 18-19 Precautions to Avoid Possible ................. 1 QUICK RECIPES RECIPES ..................... 19-20 Exposure to Excessive DEFROST ................................................. 21-22 Microwave Energy SUPER DEFROST CHART ...................... 21 Contents ...................................................... 2 DEFROST CHART ...................................
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, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. 12. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like. 2.
Unpacking and Installation Instructions OVER OVEN INSTALLATION Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove: all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door.
Unpacking and Installation Instructions (about 100 pounds). The floor should be level for proper operation of the oven. Be sure to check the local building code as it may require that the opening be enclosed with sides, ceiling and rear partition. The proper functioning of the oven does not require the enclosure. Outlet should NOT be in the shaded area as indicated. 1. If the dimension of DEPTH (C) is more than 21", the outlet location may be any area on the rear wall. 2.
Information You Need To Know ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven.
Information You Need To Know ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS The following coverings are ideal: It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. • Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. • Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
Information You Need To Know ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Add standing time. Remove food from oven and stir, if possible.
Part Names MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS CONTROL PANEL The two-line, Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the HELP MENU pad to read a specific hint which may assist you. 12-15 25 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.
Before Operating • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK. 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. TO SET THE CLOCK STOP/CLEAR • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.). Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to: PROCEDURE 1.
Manual Operation TIME COOKING TO SET POWER LEVEL Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 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 specific recommendations.
Sensor Covering Foods: DCS'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 level for various foods and quantities. Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the SENSOR chart for these foods. 1. Casserole lid. Using Sensor Settings: 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking.
Sensor SENSOR CHART FOOD POPCORN AMOUNT 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. 1.5 - 3.5 oz bag SENSOR REHEAT PROCEDURE 4 - 36 oz Touch POPCORN pad and then START/TOUCH START. Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper.
Sensor SENSOR CHART (CONTINUED) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE .5 - 2.0 lb Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Touch POULTRY, number 1 and START/TOUCH START pads. When oven stops, rearrange. Re-cover and touch START/TOUCH START pad. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. POULTRY should be 160°F. .5 - 3.0 lb Arrange pieces with meatiest portions toward outside of glass dish or microwave safe rack. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Sensor SENSOR RECIPES (CONTINUED) Shrimp Pasta Sauce 1 2 1 1 /2 1 /2 Makes 4 servings pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined cups canned tomato puree tablespoon tomato paste cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves teaspoon oregano 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 bunches) 1 clove of garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste Parmesan cheese 1 Place shrimp in 2-quart, covered casserole. 2 Microwave using FISH/SEAFOOD. Drain and set aside.
Other Cooking Features Your oven has 6 convenience pads to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the BREAKFAST MENU, LUNCH MENU, DINNER MENU and QUICK RECIPES that use the sensor. See the sensor cooking information on page 12. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions in the Interactive Display to enter quantity. BREAKFAST MENU AND LUNCH MENU BREAKFAST MENU and LUNCH MENU are for cooking and heating popular foods that take a short amount of time. NOTE: 1.
Other Cooking Features BREAKFAST MENU CHART (CONTINUED) FOOD 3. HOT CEREAL * PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1 - 6 servings IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO ENTER AMOUNT. Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety: oatmeal, oat bran, cream of wheat, farina or wheatena. Follow 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.
Other Cooking Features DINNER MENU AND QUICK RECIPES DINNER MENU and QUICK RECIPES each offer five simple-to-prepare but great tasting meals. Follow the specific directions on the Recipe Card and in the Interactive Display. • Suppose you want to use DINNER MENU to cook Saucy Chicken. PROCEDURE 1 START TOUCH START 4 When the oven stops, the display will show the instruction number on the Recipe Card. SEE LABEL SELECT RECIPE Touch DINNER MENU pad.
Other Cooking Features 3. FIESTA CHILI 1 11-ounce can of Mexican corn, drained 1 15-ounce can chili with beans 1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder Stir together well. Re-cover. Touch START. 1. Place in a 3 quart casserole: 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced red pepper Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper. Cover. Touch DINNER MENU, number 3 to select FIESTA CHILI and then touch START. 3. At end, stir well. Serve over cooked rice or nacho chips.
Other Cooking Features QUICK RECIPES (RECIPES SERVE 6) CONTINUED 2. MEXICAN CHICKEN Cover. Touch QUICK RECIPES, number 2 to select MEXICAN CHICKEN and then touch START. 1. Place in layers in a 3-quart casserole: 2 cups instant rice 1 cup prepared fajita sauce mixed with 1/2 cup chicken broth or bouillon 2 10-ounce packages frozen seasoning mix (onion, peppers, parsley and celery) 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch thin strips 2.
Other Cooking Features DEFROST DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods found in the SUPER DEFROST and DEFROST CHARTS. Numbers 1-3 are for SUPER DEFROST that defrosts specific foods and weights very rapidly. For these choices, it is not necessary to enter weight. SUPER DEFROST SUPER DEFROST rapidly defrosts specific foods and weights found in the SUPER DEFROST CHART below. START TOUCH START • Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 pound boneless poultry.
Other Cooking Features DEFROST (CONTINUED) DEFROST • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak, using Defrost. PROCEDURE 1 3 D I S P L AY SELECT FOOD Touch DEFROST pad. NUMBER 4 STEAKS CHOPS OR FISH Select desired ENTER WEIGHT DEFROST setting by touching the desired number pad. (Ex: Touch the number pad 5 to select steak.) IN POUNDS 2 5 2 2.0 POUNDS 0 Touch START/ TOUCH START pad. The oven will stop so the food can be checked.
Other Cooking Features BEVERAGE BEVERAGE enables you to SENSOR REHEAT coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. • Suppose you want to SENSOR REHEAT 2 cups of coffee. PROCEDURE 1 SELECT FOOD 2 SENSOR REHEAT Select desired BEVERAGE setting by touching desired number pad. (Ex: Touch number 2 pad to SENSOR REHEAT coffee.) 2 CONTINUE Touch START TOUCH START pad. 1. BEVERAGE can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment.
Other Convenient Features KEEP WARM MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING KEEP WARM allows you to keep food warm up to 30 minutes. Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. Your oven can do this automatically. To use, simply touch the KEEP WARM pad and enter the appropriate time (up to 30 minutes).
Other Cooking Features HELP MENU the readout so that the oven will automatically begin programmed cooking at the chosen Auto Start time. HELP MENU provides 4 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. 3. Be sure to choose foods that can be left in the oven safely until the Auto Start time. Acorn or butternut squash are often a good choice. 1. CHILD LOCK 4. If you wish to know the time of day, simply touch the CLOCK pad.
Other Cooking Features TIMER/CLOCK TOUCH START • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance phone call. TOUCH START allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the START/TOUCH START pad continuously. TOUCH START is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling etc. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes. PROCEDURE D I S P L AY TO SET TIMER CLOCK 1 KITCHEN TIMER Touch TIMER/ CLOCK pad. 1 2 Touch number 1 pad. 3 3 0 PROCEDURE ENTER TIME 3.
Cleaning And Care Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior The outside surface is painted. 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. Door Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.
Specifications AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1650 watts, 13.8 amps. Output Power: Microwave 1200 watts* (IEC Test Procedure) Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 24"(W) x 13 3/8"(H) x 19 1/8"(D) Cavity Dimensions: 17 3/8"(W) x 10 1/2"(H) x 18 5/8"(D) Oven Capacity: 2.0 Cu. Ft. Cooking Uniformity: Turntable system Weight: Approx. 46 lb ★ The International Electrotechnical Commission’s standardized method for measuring output wattage.
Warranty Length of Warranty One (1) year parts and labor. The warranty period continues for an additional four (4) years, for a total of five (5) years, with respect to the magnetron tube in the Product for parts only; labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period. DCS Will Pay For All repair labor and parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship for one full year from date of purchase.
Control Panel Guide For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK MANUAL OPERATION If WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK is in the display, first touch STOP/CLEAR. HIGH POWER COOKING 1 Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad and number 2. TIMER CLOCK 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads. (Ex: 1 min. 30 sec.) 2 2 Touch START/TOUCH START pad. 1 2 3 0 3 Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
Control Panel Guide DINNER MENU BREAKFAST MENU 1 Touch BREAKFAST MENU pad. 2 Select desired food. (Ex: touch the number 3 pad for hot cereal.) FOOD RECIPES START TOUCH START 2. BACON 2 - 6 slices 3. HOT CEREAL 1 - 6 servings 4. HEAT ROLLS/MUFFINS 1 - 10 pieces 5. FROZEN BREAKFAST FOODS 1 (3 - 6 oz) START TOUCH START (All are for 6 servings) SEE RECIPE CARD FOR DETAILS. AMOUNT 1 - 9 eggs 2 3 Touch START/TOUCH START pad. 2 1. SCRAMBLED EGGS DINNER MENU 2 Select desired food.
