All about the Use& Care of your Microwave Oven TABLE O F C ONT E NT S COOKING CHARTS............................................... 24 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2 CLEANING AND CARE ..............................................26 PART NAMES.............................................................8 SERVICE CALL CHECK.................................... .... 30 BEFORE OPERATING .............................................10 SPECIFICATIONS................................
WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) 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. We hope you consider us for future purchases.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Defi nitions 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 WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • When using the convection or combination cooking functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food and accessories such as the oven shelf. • Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock. • Thermometer— Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or combination.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the microwave oven over to rest on plastic foam pad. Lift carton off microwave oven and remove all packing materials, Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Template, Charcoal Filter, Turntable and Turntable Support. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. • Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE 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 6 Turntable glass tray 7 Control panel 8 Ventilation openings (on top) 2 9 Surface lights 10 Ventilation filters 11 Wire rack 3 4 5 6 7 12 Shelf Note:Wire rack and Shelf use in Bake brown/combination cooking only 11 Bottom View 9 Front 12 Rear 10 8 OR7_NEW Model_EN-4.indd 8 09.4.
BEFORE OPERATING Learn more about your microwave oven NOTES • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the microwave oven empty. Do not to use paper products when using Bake brown or combination bake brown with microwave. • 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.
MANUAL COOKING Setting the clock Using the Stop/Cancel key Example: setting clock display for 9:00: 1. Touch Clock pad once for AM, touch twice for PM. This feature will let you quickly stop or cancel the cooking process. clock Touch the Stop/cancel pad to : 2. Enter time using number pads. stop cancel 1. Erase if you have entered wrong information. clock 3. Touch Clock pad again. 2. Cancel timer. Setting the timer 3. Press pad once to pause the oven temporalily during cooking.
MANUAL COOKING Heating with high power level Suggested power levels for cooking Example: to heat for 5 minutes at 100% power: 1. Press Micro Cooktime pad. 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. 2.
MANUAL COOKING Heating with multiple cooking stages 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). Example: to cook food for 3 minutes at 80% power and then 50% power for 6 minutes 30 seconds: 1. Press Micro Cooktime . power level 5. Press Micro Cooktime pad for 2nd stage.
MANUAL COOKING Using Ready Set 1 ready 2 Setting Defrost by Weight set Example: to defrost 1lb. of food with the default power level and cook time determined automatically: 3 Microwave heating or cooking may be quickly set at 100% power level for 1, 2 or 3 minutes.
MANUAL COOKING 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 COOKING 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.
Press "Bake/brown" to confirm the temperature. 5. pad 100 425 (P20) Using Bake/brown With preheating (P20) Example:to cook food for 5 minutes at 250ºF using Bake/brown with preheating pad once. Example:to cook food for 5 minutes using combination cooking. pad once pad ( ) 4 pad k (If you do not enter the cooking time within 5 minutes the oven will turn off automatically) 5.
Convection baking • Use the wire rack during convection baking. • Always pre-heat the oven before convection baking. • Avoid opening the oven door during cooking – each time the door is opened the oven loses heat and this can cause uneven baking. Biscuits and bread Type Biscuits Temperature Time Notes 400°F 20-30 minutes Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 to 4 minutes less time. Remove from tin straight away and place on cooling rack.
Combination cooking Combination cooking helps to brown and crisp foods. Type Quantity Time Notes Beefburgers 4oz 16-19 minutes for two Place on microwave-proof plate, drain fat and turn halfway through cooking. Beef rump roast 1.0kg Rare: 15-20 minutes Medium: 21-25 minutes Well done: 26-30 minutes Place fat side down on low rack, season, shield if necessary After cooking, leave to stand for 15 minutes. Lamb 1.
Cookware tips Convection Cooking Combination Cooking Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products,but especially where browning or crusting is important. Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust. Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended.Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.
Select the best method of cooking. Use the following guide to select the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking.
AUTO COOKING 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 3.00 oz. 2 times 3.50 oz. 3 times 2. Press START pad.
AUTO COOKING 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 1,2,3,4 potatoes 8,16,24 32 oz. Pierce each potato several times using a fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let stand for 3-5 minutes.
COOKI N G 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.
COOKING 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.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power 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.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power 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.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconne ct the pow er cord before cleaning or leave t he door open t o deactivat e t he 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. • If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconne ct the pow er cord before cleaning or leave t he door open t o deactivat e t he oven during cleaning. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel. To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces.
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 at top above Display.) 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.
