Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Owner's Manual MVH230* * Additional alphanumeric characters representing other models in the series may follow each model number. Keep these instructions for future reference. If the oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies oven.
Contents Model Identification Model Identification Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. 2 Oven Features ...................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions Warning ................................................................. 3 Caution .................................................................. 4 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............................ 5 Grounding Instructions ....................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message WARNING 11. DO NOT store this equipment outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons. 12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water. 1. READ all instructions before using equipment. 13.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Pop according to package directions, beginning with the minimum amount of time recommended. Use caution when handling hot popcorn bag. 12. Microwave convenience foods are often packaged in specially designed packaging. Special plates, lids, containers, or other unique packaging materials may be used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Instructions CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: To avoid the risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded. a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c.
Installation Unpacking Oven Turntable • Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or dents inside oven cavity. • Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately. Do not attempt to use oven if damaged. • Remove all materials from oven interior. • If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a few hours before connecting power. • Glass tray and filters are located in packing material. Turntable provides even cooking. Place turntable roller in oven cavity so wheels are in track.
Control Panel DISPLAY Displays time of day, cook time, power level, and cook mode instructions. PROGRAM 1 & 2 Use to enter time not in oven memory. Program 1 & 2 are set to power level 10 (High). ONE STEP COOK Press number pads 1 through 6 for one to six minutes of cooking. No need to press START; oven will start immediately. ACCU-THAW® Automatically sets power levels and defrosting time according to food weight. POPCORN Cooks prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Operation Vent Fan Pause or Cancel Cycle Press VENT FAN pad to turn vent fan to HI, LO, and OFF. Vent fan protects microwave from excess heat rising from cooktop or range. Fan automatically turns on at low speed when excess heat is sensed. If excess heat is sensed fan can't be turned off manually until internal parts have cooled. Open door or press START pad to pause. Press STOP/ RESET pad to cancel cycle. Complete Reminder Surface Light Reminds user that there is food in oven.
Changing Cookmatic® Power Level One-Step Cook (1-6) Oven has ten power levels. When no power level is selected, oven operates at 100% power during cook mode or at power level 3 during defrost. 1. Place food in oven and close door. 2. Select cook or defrost program. 3. Enter numbers for cooking or defrosting time. 4. Press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad. • Power level displays. 5. Press number for desired power level. Number displays. • For example, to cook at power level eight, for 80% power, press 8. 6.
Auto Accu-Thaw® Accu-Thaw® ® Accu-Thaw® automatically sets power level to defrost. Enter defrost time. Use to defrost bread, fruits, and baked goods. 1. Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door. 2. Press ACCU-THAW® pad twice. 3. Enter defrost time. 4. Press START pad. Display counts down defrost time. • After ½ of defrosting cycle passes, oven will beep and "TURN FOOD OVER" displays. Defrost continues while "TURN FOOD OVER" is displayed.
Popcorn Cook Cook feature automatically sets cooking times and power levels according to selected food type. 1. Place food in oven and close door. 2. Press COOK pad. 3. Press pad for desired food code. See table below. • For example, press 1 pad for canned vegetables. 4. Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces. • For example, for 18 ounces press 1,8. 5. Press START pad. Oven will begin cooking. • Oven stops, signals, and “FOOD IS READY” displays at end of cooking time.
Care and Cleaning Reheat Interior, Exterior and Door Reheat is a feature used to automatically reheat previously cooked food. Reheat food types 1 through 5 allow up to 3 servings to be heated at once. 1. Place food in oven and close door. 2. Press REHEAT pad. 3. Press number pad from 1 to 6 to select desired food type. See Reheat table below. 4. To reheat two servings press 2 pad. To reheat three servings press 3 pad. To reheat 1 serving, go to next step. 5. Press START pad.
Cleaning grease filters Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month to remove residue. Clean filters by soaking and agitating in warm sudsy water. Do not use ammonia or ammonia products, they will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. Replacing Light Bulbs WARNING To avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power cord or open circuit breaker to microwave oven before replacing light bulb.
Changing Oven Light Bulb 1. Unplug microwave oven. 2. Remove two screws holding grille in place and remove grille. Changing Surface Light Bulb 1. Unplug microwave oven. 2. Remove screw in front of light compartment covers (underneath side of microwave oven). 3. Remove 2 screws located above door near center of oven. Remove light bulb cover. 3. Lower cover until it stops. 4. Remove bulb, being careful not to burn fingers or break bulb and replace 30 watt bulb. 5.
Before Calling for Service Unchanged Condition If condition remains unchanged, perform the following steps: 1. Check to see if fuse or circuit breaker is open. 2. Unplug oven. 3. Reconnect oven to wall outlet. “RESET” appears in display. 4. Press STOP/RESET or set clock. WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time. Only authorized servicer should remove outer case.
Microwave Cooking Microwave Cooking Principles Microwave Utensils Decrease cooking times when: • Foods are high in fat and sugar. • Foods are porous. • Foods are flat, thin or prepared in shallow pan. Increase cooking times when: • Foods are thick and dense. • Foods are frozen or refrigerator temperature. • Food volume increases. Recommended utensils include: glass, glass-ceramic, natural fiber cloth, non-recycled paper, plastic and wood.
Rack provides a flat surface for placing dishes that may tilt if placed on the turntable. Using Rack Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the rack. For best cooking results, remove the rack unless you are cooking on two levels. Rack allows you to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This is helpful for casseroles or other cookware that may be too tall to cook on two levels. Rack gives you the option to reheat or cook more than one dish of food at the same time.
Cooking and Defrosting Guides Cooking Guide Vegetable Asparagus Fresh spears Frozen spears Beans Fresh green Frozen green Frozen lima Beets Fresh whole Broccoli Fresh cut Fresh spears Frozen chopped Frozen spears Cabbage Fresh Wedges Carrots Fresh sliced Frozen Cauliflower Flowerets Fresh whole Frozen Corn Frozen kernel Corn on the cob Fresh Frozen Mixed vegetables Frozen Peas Fresh shelled Frozen Potatoes Fresh cubed white Fresh whole sweet or white Quantity Time (Min.) Comments 1 lb. 10 oz. pkg.
Vegetable Quantity Time (Min.) Comments 10-16 oz. 10 oz. pkg. 5-7 5-7 In 2 qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In 1 qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. 1 lb. sliced 5-7 In 1½ qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water. 1-2 squash (about 1 lb. each) 8-11 Quantity Time (Min.) 1 piece approx. 12 oz. 1 3-5 1 lb. 1 lb. 7-9 5-7 1-2 10 oz. pkg. 3-6 Meat Bacon 1 lb. 3-5 Franks 1 lb. 3-5 Ground meat Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets 1 lb. 5-7 12-16 per lb.
Quick Reference Instructions Program 2 Microwave Cooking 1. Place food in oven and close door. 2. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad. 3. Press number pads to select first cook time. 4. If power level other than 100% is desired, press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad. 5. Press PROGRAM 1 & 2 pad. 6. Press number pads to select second cook time. 7. If power level other than 100% is desired, press COOKMATIC LEVEL pad and number pad. 8. Press START pad. Vent Fan Press VENT FAN pad to turn vent fan to HI, LO, and OFF.
Popcorn 1. Remove outer wrapper from microwave popcorn. 2. Open oven door, place package of popcorn in center of oven floor, and close oven door. 3. Press POPCORN pad. Oven will start immediately. Cook 1. Place food in oven and close door. 2. Press COOK pad. 3. Press pad for desired food code. 4. Press number pads to enter food weight in ounces. 5. Press START pad. Oven will begin cooking. Reheat 1. Place food in oven and close door. 2. Press REHEAT pad. 3.
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