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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 Thane hope you consider us for future purchases. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND You for choosing our product. We SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model.
Definitions A(_ 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 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
UNPACKING AND MICROWAVE EXAMINING YOUR 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 NAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. - Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. - DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
Federal (U.S.A. Communications Only) Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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. NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise. See page 23 for complete instructions.
ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessaryto 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. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating: • glass ceramic (Pyroceram_), such as Corningware ®.
Microwave features 1 Window FrontView 2 Interlock system 3 Door assembly 4 Turntable ring assembly 5 Turntable Shaft 6 Turntable glass tray 7 Control panel 8 Ventilation openings (on top) 9 Surface lights 10 Ventilation filters Bottom View Front
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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. 2. Enter time using number pads. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate the microwave oven empty. clock jO 0 0 dock 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. 3. Touch Clock pad again.
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 Timerpad timer once. 2. Enter desired time using number pads. 5 0 0 The control lock feature is very useful when cleaning the control panel. The lock will prevent accidental programming when wiping the control panel clean. Example: to set the control lock ON: 3. Touch Timerpad.
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. , Use the number pads to enter desired heating time (cook time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
Using the Stop/Cancel key Setting Defrost (by Weight) This feature will let you quickly stop or cancel the cooking process. Touch the stop/cancel pad to cancel Example: to defrost lib. of food with the default power level and cook time determined automatically: 1. Press Defrost pad once. 0.0 will appear in the display. defrost _,tj_,,,_, Use the numeric pads to input weight of food to defrost in pounds (10 = lib.) You may enter any weight from 0.1 to 6.01bs. 0 1.
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). 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 O°F (taken directly from a true freezer).
Reheat The reheat feature provides 3 quick preset settings based on serving size to reheat food for your cooking convenience. Example: , to reheat 24 ounces of food. Press Reheat pad 3 times to reheat 24OZ. of food. 24OZ will appear in the display (see reheat category table). 2. Press START pad.
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.
Beverage Popcorn The beverage feature heats 1,2 or 3 cups of beverage. Use the table below to determine the setting to use. • DONOTleavemicowaveovenunattendedwhile popping c0rnl 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 popc0rn 1,75 oz, (default setting) pad once 3,0 oz, 2 times 3,5 oz, 3 times I 1 cup ( about 8 oz.
Convenience cooking suggestions Convenience category Amount 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 potatoes 8,16,24oz. Pierce each potato several times using a fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let stand for 3-5 minutes.
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. Please note that the temperatures in the following charts are temperatures at removal time; the temperature will rise during the standing period.
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.
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate Cleaning the exhaust filters the oven during cleaning. 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 gloveswhen replacing the light bulbs.
Disconnect 1 the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate Charcoal filter 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. 1. Disconnect power to the microwave oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. the oven during cleaning. Oven light replacement Remove the vent grill per instructions 1-4 above and charcoal filter, if used. 1.
Disconnect the power 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.
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.) YES .... NO ....
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 accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in does not cover the following: 1.