All about the Use & Care of your Microwave Oven TA B L E O F CO N T EN T S COOKI NG CHARTS .............................................. 19 I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS......................2 CLEANI NG AND CARE ..........................................21 PART NAMES ........................................................8 SERVI CE CALL CHECK ................................ .... . . . . 24 BEFORE OPERATI NG ........................................... 10 SPECI FI CATI ONS......................
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I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS Defi nitions This is the safety alert symbol. I t is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNI NG CAUTI ON WARNI NG indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTI ON indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS Electrical Requirements UNPACKI NG AND EXAMI NI NG YOUR MI CROWAVE OVEN Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton fl aps back and tilt the microwave oven over to rest on plastic foam pad. Lift carton off microwave oven and remove all packing materials, I nstallation I nstructions, Wall Template, Top Template, Charcoal Filter, Turntable and Turntable Support. SAVE THE CARTON AS I T MAY MAKE I NSTALLATI ON EASI ER.
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency I nterference Statement ( U.S.A. Only) This equipment generates and uses I SM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS ABOUT YOUR MI CROWAVE OVEN ABOUT MI CROWAVE COOKI NG This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS ABOUT UTENSI LS AND COVERI NGS ABOUT CHI LDREN AND THE MI CROWAVE 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. Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room.
PART NAMES Microwave features Front View 1 Window 2 Interlock system 3 Door assembly 4 Turntable ring assembly 8 1 5 Turntable Shaft cook 6 Turntable glass tray timer clock popcorn potato beverage reheat defrost power wt/time level time 1 2 ready 2 set 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 stop 0 cancel start + 30 sec exhaust light hi·lo·off on·off 7 Control panel 8 Ventilation openings (on top) 9 Surface lights 10 Ventilation filters 3 4 6 5 7 Bottom View 9 Front Rear 10 8 OR7̲NEW Mo
CONTROL PANEL cook 10 1 3 clock potato beverage 8 popcorn 9 2 reheat defrost power wt/time level 4 11 6 5 7 13 14 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) timer time 1 ready 2 set 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 stop 0 start cancel + 30 sec exhaust light hi·lo·off on·off Popcorn (P17) Beverage (P17) Potato (1-3 potatoes) (P17) Reheat (3 different settings) (P15) Defrost (by time or weight) (P13) EasySet (3 instant key settings) ( P11) Numeric pads (0 thru 9) Clock (P10) Timer (P11)
BEFORE OPERATI NG Setting the clock Learn more about your microwave oven Example: setting clock display for 9:00: 1. Touch Clock pad once for AM, touch twice for PM. • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the microwave oven empty. • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the microwave oven. clock 2. Enter time using number pads. clock 3. Touch Clock pad again.
MANUAL COOKI NG Setting the timer Control Lock Example: setting timer for 5 minutes: You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. 1. Touch Timer pad once. timer The control lock feature is very useful when cleaning the control panel. The lock will prevent accidental programming when wiping the control panel clean. 2. Enter desired time using number pads. Example: to set the control lock ON: 3. Touch Timer pad.
MANUAL COOKI NG Heating with high power level Heating with multiple cooking stages Example: to heat for 5 minutes at 100% power: For best results, some microwave recipes call for different power levels or different lengths of time for cooking. Your microwave may be set to change from one stage to another automatically (2 stages maximum). 1. Press Cook Time pad. cook time Example: to cook food for 3 minutes at 80% power and then 50% power for 6 minutes 30 seconds: 2.
MANUAL COOKI NG Using the Stop/Cancel key Setting Defrost (by Weight) This feature will let you quickly stop or cancel the cooking process. Example: to defrost 1lb. of food with the default power level and cook time determined automatically: stop Touch the stop/cancel pad to : cancel 1. Press Defrost pad once. 0.0 will appear in the display. defrost wt/time 1. Erase if you have entered wrong information. 2. Use the numeric pads to input weight of food to defrost in pounds (10 = 1lb.
MANUAL COOKI NG Defrosting tips • When using the defrost weight feature, the weight entered should always be pounds (valid entries are from 0.1 to 6.0 pounds). • The shape of the package will alter the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular food packets defrost more quickly than a deep frozen block of food. • Use both defrost weight and defrost time features for raw food items only. Defrosting gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer).
MANUAL COOKI NG Reheat The reheat feature provides 3 quick preset settings based on serving size to reheat food for your cooking convenience. Reheat Category Example: to reheat 24 ounces of food. 1. Press Reheat pad 3 times to reheat 24oz. of food. 24oz will appear in the display (see reheat category table). Press Display 8 ounces of food once 8 oz 16 ounces of food twice 16 oz 24 ounces of food 3 times 24 oz reheat start 2. Press START pad.
MANUAL COOKI NG Suggested power levels for cooking The 10 power levels available with this microwave will help you to adjust to the power output best suited for the food type you are preparing. As with any food prepartion in the microwave, it is best to follow the microwave instructions that are printed on food packaging. The table below provides suggested power levels for various types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave.
AUTO COOKI NG Beverage Popcorn The beverage feature heats 1, 2 or 3 cups of beverage. Use the table below to determine the setting to use. • DO NOT leave micowave oven unattended while popping corn. Amount The popcorn feature lets you pop 3 different commercially packaged microwave popcorn sized bags. Use the table below to determine the setting to use. Amount Press popcorn pad 1.75 oz. (default setting) once 3.0 oz. 2 times 3.5 oz. 3 times 1 cup ( about 8 oz.
AUTO COOKI NG Convenience cooking suggestions Convenience category Amount Suggestions Popcorn 1.75,3.0, 3.5 oz. 1 pkg. Cook a single “microwave-only” bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot popcorn bag from the oven. Let microwave oven cool down at least 5 minutes before using again. Potato 1,2,3 Pierce each potato several times using a fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like potatoes fashion. After cooking, let stand for 3-5 minutes.
COOKI NG CHARTS Cooking meat in your microwave Be sure to place prepared meats on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Start cooking the meat fat side down and if necessary, use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. After cooking, check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
COOKI NG CHARTS Cooking vegetables in your microwave • Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Rarely is extra water needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and greens are being cooked, add about ¼ cup of water. • Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger vegetables. • Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking.
CLEANI NG AND CARE Disconnect the pow er cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. Cleaning the exhaust filters Surface light replacement The oven ventilation exhaust filters should be removed and cleaned often; generally at least once every month. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing the light bulbs. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filters properly in place.
CLEANI NG AND CARE Disconnect the pow er cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. Charcoal filter replacement Oven light replacement Charcoal Filter installed in your microwave oven, is used for nonvented, recirculated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. Remove the vent grill per instructions 1-4 above and charcoal filter, if used. 1.
CLEANI NG AND CARE Disconnect the pow er cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. Cleaning suggestions For best performance and for safety reasons, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and oven fron frame free of food and grease build-up. Never use rough scouring powder or pads on the microwave. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out with a soft cloth and and warm (not hot) mild detergent solution.
SERVI CE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave oven and close the door securely. Operate the microwave oven for one minute at HIGH 100% . A Does the microwave oven light come on? YES ____ NO ____ B Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand at top above Display.) YES ____ NO ____ C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
MAJOR APPLI ANCE WARRANTY I NFORMATI ON Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
