All about the Use & Care of your Microwave Oven TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S ONE TOUCH COOK .............................................15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2 AUTO COOKING ..................................................18 PART NAMES ........................................................8 CONTROL PANEL ..................................................9 BEFORE OPERATING ........................................... 10 CONVENIENT FEATURES...........................
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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 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 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 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 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. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
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 1 Microwave oven door with see-through window 2 Door hinges 3 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 Turntable motor shaft 5 Microwave oven light It will light when microwave oven is operating or door is open. 6 Rack holders 7 Safety door latches The microwave oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 8 Handle 9 Light hi/lo/off pad Press the light hi/lo/off pad once for high, twice for low and three times to turn off the light.
CONTROL PANEL The 7-digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. 1g 1f 1b 1d 1e 1a 15 1c 1h 15 16 13 18-20 14 16 17 21-24 28 12 25-27 24 10 11 28 28 28 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 1. Display: The display includes a clock and indicators that show the time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, sensor, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected.
BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new oven make sure you read and understand this Use and Care Guide completely. • The clock can be disabled when the microwave is first plugged in and the STOP key is selected. To re-enable the clock follow clock instructions. To Set the Clock • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 10:59 Touch: Display Shows: 1. NOTE 1. If you begin to enter in an incorrect time (e.g. 2:89) the 8 is an invalid digit and cannot be entered. Enter the correct time. 2.
MANUAL COOKING Using Add 30 Sec. Setting Two-Stage Cooking This is a time-saving pad. It is a simplified feature that lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power. For best results , some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle . You can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle. • Suppose you want to cook for one minute. Touch: Display Shows: 1. • Suppose you want to set a 2-stage cook cycle.
MANUAL COOKING To Set Power Level 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 COOKING Sensor cooking has an electronic controlled sensor 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 automatically. Using Sensor Settings: 1. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 2. The oven works with foods at normal storage temperature.
SENSOR COOKING Sensor Cook chart FOOD AMOUNT 1.Bacon 1-3 slices Place bacon strips on a microwave bacon rack for best results. (Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available). 2. Frozen Dinner 10 oz./ 20 oz. Place in a appropriately sized microwave container. Cover with plastic wrap . After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes. 3. Rice 1-2 cups Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to directions on the package.
ONE TOUCH COOK Popcorn The Popcorn quick touch pad lets you pop 3.3, 3.0, 1.75 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. Amount Press popcorn pad 3.30 oz. once 3.00 oz. 1.75 oz. 2 times 3 times • Suppose you want to pop a 3.3 oz. popcorn. Touch: Display Shows: NOTES 1. 1.Remove the metal shelf from microwave oven when cooking popcorn. Do not use regular paper bags.
ONE TOUCH COOK Snack Menu Snack Menu is for cooking/heating foods that take a short amount of time! 3. 2 • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of beverage. Touch: Display Shows: 4. Time counting down 1. 2. Snack Menu chart FOOD 1. Beverage PROCEDURE AMOUNT To reheat beverages. Stir liquid briskly before and after heating to avoid ''eruption '' . 1 - 3 cups 2. Frozen MW Pizza (6 - 8 oz) Use for frozen microwave pizza. Remove from package and unwrap.
ONE TOUCH COOK Setting Melt/Soften The oven uses low power to melt and soften items. See the following table. • Suppose you want to melt 2 sticks of Butter. Touch: Display Shows: 1. 2. 3. 2 4. Time counting down MELT TABLE CATEGORY AMOUNT BUTTER 1 or 2 sticks Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. CHOCOLATE 2, 4 or 8 oz. Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used.
AUTO COOKING Auto Cook Auto cook is divided into 2 parts-Quick Meals (Scrambled Eggs, Hot Cereal, Frozen Pizza, Fudge Brownies) and Dinner Recipes (Garlic Shrimp, Asiago Red Potatoes, Roasted Vegetable Medley, Lemon and Shrimp Risotto, White Chicken Chilli). • Suppose you want to cook Hot Cereal for 1 serving .
AUTO COOKING Stuffed Mushrooms • Suppose you want to cook Garlic shrimp. Touch: Display Shows: 1. 2. 3. 1 pound whole baby bella mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 bunch green onion, chopped ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 1 teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon garlic pepper Crushed red pepper to taste Remove stems from mushrooms and set aside. Arrange mushroom caps on microwave safe plate. Finely chop reserved mushroom stems.
AUTO COOKING W hite Chicken Chilli Roasted Vegetables Medley 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup sliced yellow squash 1 cup sliced zucchini ½ cup sliced red bell pepper ½ cup thinly sliced onion 1 tablespoon butter Garlic and herb seasoning to taste Combine carrots, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a 2 quart microwave safe casserole dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with seasoning. Cover, and microwave on High power for 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
AUTO DEFROST Using Auto Defrost Operating Tips The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food in order to get the best defrost results. Three different defrosting levels are provided: 1. MEAT 2. POULTRY 3.
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost Table NOTE: Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence. M eat Settings FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in ball shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
AUTO COOKING Auto Defrost Table (Continued) P oultry Settings FOOD SETTING AT BEEP CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 lbs) POULTRY Turn over breast side down. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Cut-up SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Separate pieces and rearrange. Place chicken breast-side up in a microwave safe dish. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Place in a microwave safe dish. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
AUTO DEFROST Defrosting Tips v When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container). v Beforeg Startin, make sure to remove any and all metal twist-ties that often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands. v Open containers, such as cartons, before placing in the oven. v Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
CONVENIENT FEATURES User Pref The microwave oven has settings that allow you to customize the operation for your convience. Below is the table showing the various settings. Touch the User Pref key multiple times to scroll to the desired setting function. ¬ Key press ¬ User Pref x1 Clock User Pref x2 Control Lock ¬ ¬ Option Volume Off/Low/Med/High Weight lb/kg User Pref x3 ¬ User Pref x4 User Pref x5 User Pref x6 Demo Language (1). Setting Clock (2).
CONVENIENT FEATURES (4).Turning Sound On/Off/Low/Med/High J (5).S etting Weight Ib/Kg Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. • A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pa d. • Three tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer count down. • Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle. • Suppose you want to toggle weight between pounds & kilograms. Touch: Display Shows: 1. • Suppose you want to turn audible signal off. Touch: Display Shows: 2. 1. 3.
CONVENIENT FEATURES (6).Setting Demo Mode On/Of • Suppose you want to enter Demo mode. Touch: Display Shows: SETTING LANGUAGE ENGLISH/FRANCAIS • Suppose you want to set the language. Touch: 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. Display Shows: NOTE When START is pressed and the previous setting was OFF then it will be set to ON. If you want to turn the demo mode back OFF you will have to again press User Pref five times and then START. 7.
CONVENIENT FEATURES 2. Setting Kitchen Timer 4.Using Cooktop Light Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. The kitchen timer can be used while the microwave oven is running. • Suppose you want to set for three minutes. Touch: Display Shows: The pad controls the cooktop light. If the light is OFF the first touch of the light pad will turn the light ON (high), second touch Nite (low) and third touch OFF.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. EXTERIOR 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. DOOR Wipe the window on both sides with a soft cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a soft cloth.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. Surface light replacement Cleaning the exhaust filters 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.
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 on the louver above the Control Panel.) 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.
