All about the Use & Care of your Microwave Oven TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S AUTO cooking...................................................12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................2 Convenient Features......................................17 PART NAMES & CONTROL PANEL............................8 Cleaning and Care...........................................19 Before Operating..............................................9 Service Call Check..........................................
WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Please attach sales receipt here for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of a new microwave oven! At Electrolux Home Products, we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. We know you’ll enjoy your new microwave oven and Thank You for choosing our product.
Important Safety Instructions Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Microwave oven Remove: • All packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Use and Care Manual. • The feature sticker, if there is one, from the outside of the door.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (U.S.A. Only) This equipment generates and uses ISM 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS About food Food Do Don't Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds, fruits & 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 microwave cooking. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special popcorn pad.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven: • Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly. About Safety • Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures. TEMP FOOD • Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the microwave oven.
PART NAMES & CONTROL PANEL The 7-digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, press the user pref pad to read a specific hint which may assist you. 18 17 11 11 14 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 One touch door open button Push to open door Microwave Oven door with see-through window. Safety door latches The Microwave 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 Use and Care manual completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display will show ENJOY YOUR OVEN PRESS CLEAR. 2. Press the STOP/clear pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. See USER PREFERENCE on page 17.
Sensor cooking SENSOR COOKING Electrolux’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. Using Sensor Cooking: 1. After microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Cooking settings. 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. 9.
SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 3. Rice 0.5 - 2.0 cups Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Rice Water Size of casserole .5 cup 1 cup 1.5 quart 1 cup 2 cups 2 quart 1.5 cups 3 cups 2.5 or 3 quart 2 cups 4 cups 3 quart or larger 4. Chicken Breasts 0.5 - 2.0 lb Cover with vented plastic wrap.
AUTO cooking AUTO REHEAT AUTO REHEAT automatically computes the correct warming and heating time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. Step Press 1. Press auto reheat. 2. Press 1 for fresh rolls or muffins. Then press 2 for 2 fresh rolls or muffins. NOTES 1. AUTO REHEAT can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 18. 2. The final result will vary according to the food condition (e.g.
AUTO cooking AUTO Defrost AUTO Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the AUTO Defrost chart below. NOTES • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. 1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed weight as indicated in chart, ERROR will appear in the display. 2. AUTO Defrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 18. 3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on AUTO Defrost Chart use time and 30% power.
AUTO cooking AUTO COOK Auto Cook computes the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to cook 1 slice of pizza. Step Press 1. Press auto cook and 1 for pizza. TIPS: Food can be covered with wax paper or vented plastic wrap. Temperatures of foods covered with plastic wrap tend to be slightly higher than those covered with wax paper. NOTES 1.
AUTO cooking KEEP WARM WITH MANUAL COOKING Keep Warm allows you to keep food warm up to 30 minutes. • Suppose you want to cook a cup of soup for 2 minutes at 70% and keep the soup warm for 15 minutes. Direct Use Step • Suppose you want to keep a cup of soup warm for 15 minutes. Step Press 1. Press keep warm. Press 1. Enter cooking time 2,0,0. 2. Press power level pad 4 times for 70% power. x4 3. Press keep warm pad. 2. Enter time 1,5,0,0. 4. Enter time 1,5,0,0. 3. Press START/enter.
AUTO cooking Melt/Soften Melt/soften automatically computes the correct heating time and microwave power level for melting and softening foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to soften 2 tablespoons of butter. Step Press 1. Press melt/soften and 1 for butter. NOTES • 1. Melt/Soften can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 18. 2. To melt or soften other foods above or below the quantity allowed on the Melt/Soften Chart, use manual operation. 2.
Convenient Features USER PREFERENCE User Pref provides 5 features that make using your microwave oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. 1. Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, press user pref, the number 1 and then press the START/enter pad. Should a pad be touched, LOCKED will appear in the display.
Convenient Features HELP (In display) Quick Start Whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display, press user pref to read cooking and operating hints. QUICK START is a short-cut method to set time for 1-6 minutes at power level 10. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING • Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for two minutes. Your microwave oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically.
Cleaning and Care Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior Interior The outside surface is precoated steel 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. Cleaning is easy because little heat is generated to the interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting of spills or spattering.
Service 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 over the rear ventilation openings.) YES _____ NO _____ C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
Major Appliance Warranty Information 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.