Quick Start Guide

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MICROWAVE OVEN QUICK START GUIDE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Use and Care Guide, before operating this appliance.
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A. Microwave inlet cover
NOTE: To avoid damage to the Microwave Oven, do not remove microwave inlet cover. See the “Parts and
Features” section of your appliance’s Use and Care Guide.
Using your Microwave Oven
Step 1. Place food inside the Microwave Oven. Close the oven door.
Step 2. Press “Cook Power” button to set manual power.
Step 3. Enter time to cook.
Step 4. Press Start.
Step 5. The Stop button can be used to pause/cancel the function during or after cook time.
NOTE: For more detailed instructions on specific functions, see the online Use and Care Guide.
The Stop button used for 2-step door opening:
1. Once you set the cooking time and press the Start button, the Door Lock icon will appear on the
display.
2. To open the microwave:
■ Press Stop button.
■ Press door release button.
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NOTE: Once you press the Stop/Unlock button to stop/pause any function, the Door Lock icon will
disappear for 10 seconds and you will be able to press the door release button to open the door. The
Door Lock icon will reappear after 10 seconds and require you to repeat steps 1 and 2 to open the door.
NOTE: When the machine is powered on after plug-in, the 2-Step Door function will not be triggered. If a
cooking cycle starts after the door closes, then 2 steps are required to open the door. Once the 2 steps
have been used to open the door and if the door closes and no cooking power is applied, then you can
open the door by just pressing the door release button.
NOTE: This microwave comes with the added feature of a 2-step door opening functionality to avoid
unintended access. When children do not have access to the appliance, there is a disable function if the
2-step functionality is not needed.
Disable/Enable 2-step door function operation on the display:
Steps to disable the 2-step door function operation:
1. After pressing the Stop/Unlock button for 3 seconds, “DI:_0” will show on the
display.
2. After pressing the “+” button, “DI:_1” will show on the display.
3. Press the Start button to confirm.
NOTE: DI (Disable)
NOTE: If you unplug the microwave, it will remember the last operation. You will
not need to disable or enable the 2 step door function again.
Steps to enable the 2-step door function operation:
1. After pressing the Stop/Unlock button for 3 seconds, “EA:_0” will show on the
display.
2. After pressing the “+” button, “EA:_1” will show on the display.
3. Press the Start button to confirm.
NOTE: EA (Enable)
NOTE: Disabling this feature should only be done when the owner is certain
children are not present.
Clock Setting
To set the clock, follow the instructions below:
1. Press Timer for 3 seconds to enter the clock setting.
2. Press the +/- button to set the hour, press Start button to confirm.
3. Press the +/- button to set the minute.
4. Press Start button.
The Microwave Oven must be in Standby mode.
Right after the product is plugged in, the screen shows “12Hr” (“12” flashing),
use +/- to change 12 or 24 hour format, press Start to confirm; then the
screen shows “12:00”.
Tips for how to use Quick Start buttons:
■ Press Start Add 30 sec until you reach your desired cooking time. Press
Start Add 30 sec if you need to add more time mid cycle or at the end of
the cycle.
■ You can also set cooking time using the 1 min to 6 min Quick Start
buttons.
For example: to enter 16 minutes 30 seconds,
Press 6 min + 6 min + 4 min, +30 sec.
Timer
The Timer button can be used to set a kitchen timer.
1. Press Timer button.
2. Press the +/- button to enter desired time.
3. Press the Start button. When the set time ends, the end-of-timer tone will sound.
4. When the Timer countdown is achieved in the display, press Stop to cancel the timer.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the Microwave Oven. The function can be set only in Standby
mode.
OVEN VENT(S)
Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of
the Microwave Oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause
damage to the Microwave Oven as well as poor cooking results.
Make sure the Microwave Oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive
thermal device may automatically turn the Microwave Oven off. The microwave oven should work properly
once it has cooled.