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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY............................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... 3 SAFETY................................................................ Important Safety Instructions ............................. 4 4 INFORMATION..................................................... Location of Model Number................................. Oven Specifications ................
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less. • Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only. • Read all the instructions before using your oven.
SAFETY • To avoid improperly cooking some foods. - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury. - Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. - Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven. - Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode.
INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven. The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
INFORMATION MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1 1. Metal Shielded Window The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks. 2. Cooking Guide Label 3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille) 4. Vent Grille 5.
INFORMATION CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see OPERATION section.
INFORMATION 1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected. 2. SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinner plate, pizza slice, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food. 3. SENSOR COOK: Touch this pad to cook baked potato, frozen vegetable, fresh vegetable, canned vegetable, frozen entrée, and rice.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food Releasing pressure in foods • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Using aluminum foil Removing the rack Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the exposed top of the food and not the bottom or the sides.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Cooking Comparison Guide Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking, convection cooking, and combination cooking. Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Combination Cooking Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. To test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware. 3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES : Possible to use : Recommended method Glass Turntable Metal Tray Metal Rack MICROWAVE X : Do not use CONVECTION COMBINATION X X X X X Notes : • Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating in the convection mode only. NEVER operate the microwave while the oven is empty.
OPERATION LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before using your oven. CAUTION CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.
OPERATION TIMER VENT FAN Your microwave oven can be used as a timer. You can set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. The bottom of the control panel controls the 5-speed vent fan. Example: To set 3 minutes. Example: To set Level 4. 1. Touch VENT ON/OFF. This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level. 1. Touch TIMER. 2. Enter the time by using the number key pad. 2. Touch VENT 5-SPEED until LEVEL 4 appears in the display. 3. Touch START/ENTER.
OPERATION TURNTABLE ON/OFF For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn the turntable on or off. NOTES: • This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost modes. • Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. • Do not run the oven empty. LIGHT ON/OFF To turn the Hood Light on, touch LIGHT ON/OFF once. To turn the Hood Light off, touch LIGHT ON/OFF again.
OPERATION COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH. For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time.
OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using. POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE 10 HIGH 100% • Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages.
OPERATION SOFTEN MELT The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). See the following table. The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, processed cheese food, or marshmallows). See the following table. Example for quart of ice cream. Example for 8 oz. Chocolate. 1. Touch SOFTEN. 1. Touch MELT. 2. Choose the category. Touch 2 for ice cream. 2. Choose the category. Touch 2 for chocolate. 3. Touch 2. 3. Touch 2. 4.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE Five defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Table 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 to get best defrost results. Five different defrost settings are provided.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. 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 doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 lbs) POULTRY TURKEY Breast (up to 6 lbs) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over (finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Separate pieces and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Turn over.
OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Bread setting FOOD Bagel AT BEEP SETTING BREAD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel. Dinner Roll NOTE: Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven. They sometimes contain impurities that cause arcing and sparking. Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun NEVER use paper products in the convection oven.
OPERATION SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SENSOR COOK Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor, follow these recommendations.
OPERATION SENSOR COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD CATEGORY NUMBER DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. 1~4 medium (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each) 2 Frozen Vegetable Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately sized microwave container. Add amount of water according to the quantity (1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons).
OPERATION AUTO COOK Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. Auto Cook has preset cook powers for 6 food functions. Example: To cook bacon 2 slices. 1. Touch AUTO COOK. 2. Choose food category. 3. Touch 2. 4. Touch START/ENTER. AUTO COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD CATEGORY NUMBER DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 Bacon Place bacon strips on a microwave bacon rack for best results. (Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available).
OPERATION TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING 10. Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur. This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan.
OPERATION CONVECTION Example: To set the convection cooking at 375°F for 30 minutes without preheating. During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking. Note: Lower oven temperature by 25°F from package recommended temperature instructions. The baking time may vary according to the food condition or individual preference. 1.
OPERATION TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING COMBINATION ROAST Example: To roast with combination cooking for 45 minutes at 400°F. This section gives you instructions to operate each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. Sometimes combination microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook.
OPERATION SPEED AUTO COMBINATION This oven can cook food without entering cooking time or power level on combination mode. SPEED AUTO COMBINATION has 4 food categories. See the SPEED AUTO COMBINATION CHART on this page for the settings available. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pan to catch drippings. Example: To cook 2 lb. roast pork. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR. 2. Touch SPEED AUTO COMBI. 3. Touch 2. 4. Touch 2 and 0. 5. Touch START/ENTER.
COOKING CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking. Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and then place tray on rack. 2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results because they prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull (satin-finish) bottoms are recommended for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom browning.
COOKING CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES (CONT'D) FOOD Pies, Pastries Casseroles OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. Frozen Pie 400°F 50 to 60 Place metal tray on rack and place in cold oven. Preheat oven, tray and rack to 400°F. When preheated, place frozen pie on metal tray and bake according to package time or until crust is browned and filling is hot. Meringue-Topped 450°F 9 to 11 Follow package directions for preparation. Two-Crust 400°F 50 to 55 Follow package directions for preparation.
COOKING MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING FOOD Beef Ham Lamb Pork OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN./LB. Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare Medium Well 300°F 300°F 300°F 45 to 50 50 to 55 55 to 60 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well 300°F 300°F 300°F 53 to 58 58 to 63 63 to 68 Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium 300°F 300°F 28 to 32 32 to 36 Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 lbs.) Chuck, Rump 300°F 83 to 88 Meat Loaf (2 lbs.) 400°F 65 to 75 Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) 325°F 20 to 25 Butt (5-lb.
COOKING COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE FOOD Beef Ham Lamb Pork Poultry Seafood Turn over after half of cooking time. Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare Medium Well Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare Medium Well Beef Tenderloin Rare Medium Chuck, Rump or Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 lbs.) (Use cooking bag for best results.) Turn over after half of cooking time. Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) Shank (5-lb. fully cooked) Turn over after half of cooking time. Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.
COOKING COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. COMMENTS Pies, Pastries Quiche 425°F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Convenience Foods Frozen Entrée 375°F 39 to 43 Follow package directions for preparation. Frozen Pizza Rolls, Egg Rolls 450°F 4 to 6 Follow package directions for preparation. Pizza 450°F 23 to 26 Follow package directions for preparation. Baked Potatoes 450°F 36 to 40 Pierce skin with a fork before baking. Place on rack.
COOKING HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap.
COOKING FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE AMOUNT COOK TIME AT HIGH (MINUTE) 2 medium 4 medium 5-8 10-13 Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 1 Ib. Beans, Green and Wax VEGETABLE INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes 3-6 Add 1/2 cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes 1 lb. 7-11 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12-16 Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking.
MAINTENANCE CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean cloth.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS 1. Unplug the microwave oven. 2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the side. Pull filters downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out. 3. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not clean filters with ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, or place them in a dishwasher.
MAINTENANCE COOKTOP/COUNTERTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug the microwave oven. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. Replace bulb(s) with candelabra-base 20 watt bulb. 4. Replace bulb cover and mounting screw. 5. Plug in the microwave oven. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug the microwave oven. 2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws. 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q.
MAINTENANCE MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE DO NOT USE OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat): utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim. METAL UTENSILS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call. If nothing on the oven operates: • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house. • check that controls are set properly.
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