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Contents ................ Parts and Features Before You Install ....... Your Microwave Oven ....... Before You Use Your Microwave Oven ..................... Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............... Important Safety Instructions ........ Using Your Microwave Oven ......... Microwave Oven Controls ......... Setting the Clock ................... Cooking in Your Microwave Oven ... Cooking in One Cycle ............. High Cook Power .................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years. They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all appliance.
Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are four parts in the control section: -The Timer -The Cook Power Control -The Probe Temperature Control - Cooktop Fan and Light Controls Instructions for each control are covered in the following pages. Read them carefully. The Timer The timer can be set for up to 45 minutes. This controls how long the microwave oven cooks The Cook Power Control The Cook Power Control allows you to control the cooking speed.
Cooktop fan and light controls will not turn the fan OFF.) Push and hold the Light Button until the Cooktop button again to turn OFF Light comes on, Press Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS* Cookbook packed information about: l What microwave energy IS l How food IS cooked by microwave energy l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness . Safety tips l Utensils to use when cooking in the microwave oven l Cooking times for different foods with the microwave oven.
~ COOK POWER CHART Recipes In the MICRO MENUS’ Cookbook use Cook Power settings from HIGH to WARM Recipes from other books and magazines may use different Cook Power percentages The following chord may be helpful HIGH - 100% of full power REHEAT - 90% of full power MED-HIGH - 80% of iull power MED - 60% of full power MED-LOW/DEFROST 30% of full power WARM - 10% of full power 4. Close the door. The oven light will come on and cooking will begin. You will hear a fan running during oven operation.
Cooking with the Temperature Probe followed by Keep Warm The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and casseroles. See page 10 for helpful information on cooking different types of food After the food reaches the temperature you set, the oven will automatically keep the food warm for up to 60 minutes. KEEP WARM will only operate if the Temperature Probe is plugged in. It will continue to operate for 60 minutes or until the probe is removed. Do not hold food for more than an hour.
Hints for using the temperature DO... probe DON’T... use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven l stir foods during cooking when recommended l stir soups, casseroles and drinks before serving 9 cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer. l unplug probe when food is removed to stop oven operation when door is closed.
Temperature probe cooking chart Food cooked temperature The following food and the temperature in a microwave oven will continue to cook during the standing time. Food will rise 5 to IO” during the standing time. chart shows how to use the Temperature Probe in different foods. Remove the Temperature Probe from the oven when it reaches the recommended setting, unless you wish the oven to hold the food in the Keep Warm Cycle.
Operating safety precautions DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand USE HOT PADS. Microwave energy does not heat contanners, but the hot food does DO NOT let the oven continue to operate after removing a food Cancel time or remove probe DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES. Fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm. Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing. To test a dish for safe use.
L Starting a microwave oven when its empty is not recommended. If you experiment, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while. NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG. NEVER lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result. Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating.
Cleaning the grease filter The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. (Note: If your microwave hood combination has an extra charcoal filter from the Recirculating Kit (RCH6000/788000], it should be replaced every12 months.] 1. For your personal safety, turn off the electric power at the main power supply.
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights The cooktoo liaht is an la-watt, fluorescent lamp. The oven light is a 40-watt, candelabra base bulb. io replace either of these lights, follow these steps: Al 1. For your personal safety, turn off the electric power at the main power supply. The cooktop 2. Remove the grease See page 13. filter. light: ‘1. G rasp the lamp at both ends. Roll bottom of lamp towards the front Until it stops. Pull down and remove one end, then the other. 3. Replace the light lens.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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