USE & CARE GUIDE Microwave Oven
Contents Important Note Wolf Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 To ensure the safe and efficient use of Wolf equipment, please take note of the following types of highlighted information throughout this guide: Safety Instructions and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Microwave Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Microwave Oven Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Microwave Oven Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wolf Microwave Oven 3 wolfappliance.com Thank You Your purchase of a Wolf microwave oven attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of your cooking equipment. We understand this importance and have designed and built your microwave oven with quality materials and workmanship to give you years of dependable service. We know you are eager to start cooking, but before you do, please take some time to read this use & care guide.
Safety Instructions and Precautions 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • As with any appliance, close supervision is neces- WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged • Read this use & care guide and all instru
Safety Instructions and Precautions 5 wolfappliance.com TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN: LIQUIDS • Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
Safety Instructions and Precautions 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS GENERAL SAFETY • Always use pot holders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns. • Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
Safety Instructions and Precautions 7 wolfappliance.com FOOD • Check foods to see that they are cooked to USDA recommended temperatures. 160°F (70°C)—Fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food. 165°F (75°C)—Leftovers, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out fresh food. 170°F (75°C)—White meat of poultry. 180°F (80°C)—Dark meat of poultry. • To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone.
Microwave Oven Features 8 Microwave Oven Features • Built-in or freestanding option for design versatility. • English, French and Spanish language options. • Built-in trim kits available to match Wolf L series and E series ovens. • Menu label and food guide. • Large-capacity interior. • Interior light and window in door. • One-touch door open pad. • Easy-to-operate touch control panel and programmable power options. • Sensor cooking to monitor and adjust settings.
Microwave Oven Features 9 wolfappliance.com Control Panel The control panel of the Wolf microwave oven features touch controls and an interactive visual display. Refer to the control panel illustration for location of the touch pads. The control panel features sensor cooking pads that can be used to cook many foods without having to calculate cooking time or power level. The control panel also offers six convenience pads to assist with meal preparation.
Microwave Oven Installation 10 Installation BUILT-IN APPLICATION UNPACK THE MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven can be built into a cabinet or wall by itself or can be used above a Wolf 30" (762) L series or E series built-in oven. Remove and recycle all packing materials from the exterior and inside the oven cavity. Do not remove the waveguide cover, which is located on the right interior wall of the oven. Refer to the illustration on page 8.
Microwave Oven Installation 11 wolfappliance.com Electrical Requirements The Wolf microwave oven requires a separate, grounded 110/120 V AC, 60 Hz electrical supply. The service should have its own 15 amp circuit breaker. A grounded 3-prong receptacle should be located within reach of the power cord. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is not recommended and may cause interruption of operation. The microwave oven is equipped with a power cord with a 3-prong grounding plug.
Microwave Oven Operation 12 Microwave Oven Operation Time-of-Day Clock IMPORTANT NOTE: Before operating your new microwave oven, make sure you read and understand the operation instructions completely. TO SET THE CLOCK IMPORTANT NOTE: The microwave oven cannot be used for cooking without the turntable in place. Never restrict movement of the turntable.
Microwave Oven Operation 13 wolfappliance.com Power Level Multiple Sequence Cooking The microwave oven has 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. The microwave oven can be programmed for up to four automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically.
Microwave Oven Operation 14 Timer Add Minute The microwave oven features an independent timer that can be set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. The add minute feature allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching ADD MINUTE. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly touching ADD MINUTE during manual cooking. Suppose you want to time a 3-minute phone call: 1) Touch TIMER/CLOCK and the number 1. 2) Enter time by touching numbers 3 0 0. The display will show: 3.
Microwave Oven Operation 15 wolfappliance.com Quick On Time Adjustment The quick on feature allows you to cook at 100% power by touching QUICK ON/START continuously. Quick on is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes. The time adjustment feature allows you to add more time or reduce the time for cooking in any of the sensor cooking settings, except DINNER and RECIPES.
Microwave Oven Operation 16 Keep Warm Keep warm allows you to keep food warm up to 30 minutes. To use, simply touch KEEP WARM and enter the desired time, up to 30 minutes. You can also program keep warm with manual cooking to keep food warm continuously after cooking. MANUAL COOKING Suppose you want to cook a cup of soup for 2 minutes at 70% and keep the soup warm for 15 minutes: 1) Enter cooking time by touching numbers 2 0 0. 2.
Microwave Oven Operation 17 wolfappliance.com Help Feature HELP provides five features which make using your microwave oven easy with specific instructions provided in the interactive display. AUTO START This feature programs your oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day. Before setting, make sure the clock displays the correct time of day. CHILD LOCK The child lock feature prevents unwanted operation such as by small children.
Microwave Oven Operation 18 Help Feature Demonstration Mode LANGUAGE / WEIGHT SELECTION During demonstration mode, cooking operations and specific special features can be demonstrated with no power in the microwave oven. The oven offers English, Spanish and French language selections and weight measurements in the U.S. customary unit (lb) or metric (kg). It comes set for English and U.S. customary unit. 1) To change, touch HELP and number 4.
Microwave Cooking 19 wolfappliance.com Tips for Microwave Cooking • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more time as needed. Severely overcooked food can smoke or ignite. • Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
Microwave Cooking 20 Cookware Suggestions It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your Wolf microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. For additional information on cookware or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions. Utensils safe for microwave cooking and reheating: • Glass ceramic. • Heat-resistant glass. • Microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain.
Microwave Oven Operation 21 wolfappliance.com Poultry Roasting Guide MICROWAVE INTERNAL TEMP* Chicken, whole Med–High (70%) 5–8 min per lb (450 g) 180°F (80°C) in thigh Place breast side down on rack. Cover with plastic wrap. Turn over halfway through cooking time. Chicken, pieces bone-in or boneless High (100%) 3–6 min per lb (450 g) 170°F (75°C) in breast Place on rack. Cover with plastic wrap. Turn over halfway through cooking time.
Microwave Oven Operation 22 Vegetable Cooking Guide VEGETABLE AMOUNT HIGH (100%) STAND TIME Artichokes, fresh 2 medium 4–6 minutes 5 minutes Trim. Place in 2-qt (2 L) casserole dish with 2 Tbsp (30 ml) water. Cover with plastic wrap. Asparagus spears, fresh 1 lb (.5 kg) 3–6 minutes 2 minutes Place in 2-qt (2 L) casserole dish with 2 Tbsp (30 ml) water. Cover. Rearrange after 3 minutes. Green or waxed beans fresh 1 lb (.
Microwave Oven Operation 23 wolfappliance.com Vegetable Cooking Guide VEGETABLE AMOUNT HIGH (100%) STAND TIME Carrots slices, fresh 2 cups 3–6 minutes 3 minutes 2 ears 4 ears 4–7 minutes 8–12 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 2 ears 4 ears 4–6 minutes 8–10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 2 cups (300 g) 3–5 minutes 3 minutes Place in 1-qt (1 L) casserole dish with 1/4 cup (60 ml) water. Cover. Stir after 3 minutes. Potatoes, boiled 4 medium 8–10 minutes 3 minutes Peel and quarter.
Microwave Oven Operation 24 Defrost DEFROST automatically defrosts all foods found in the super defrost and auto defrost guides on page 26. For these choices, it is not necessary to enter weight. AUTO DEFROST Auto defrost automatically defrosts specific foods and weights found in the auto defrost guide on page 26. Use numbers 4–8 for auto defrost. SUPER DEFROST Super defrost rapidly defrosts specific foods and weights found in the super defrost guide on page 26. Use numbers 1–3 for super defrost.
Microwave Oven Operation 25 wolfappliance.com Defrost DEFROST TIPS MANUAL DEFROST • For foods that are not listed in the super defrost or auto defrost guides on the following page, or are above or below the amount listed, defrost manually using time and 30% power. If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed in the super defrost or auto defrost guides on the following page, or is above or below the amount listed, you need to defrost manually.
Microwave Oven Operation 26 Super Defrost Guide NO. FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1 Ground Meat 1 lb (.5 g) At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At end, let stand, covered for 3–5 minutes. 2 Boneless Poultry 1 lb (.5 g) At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At end, let stand, covered for 3–5 minutes. 3 Bone-In Chicken Pieces 2 lb (.9 g) At pause, turn over, remove any thawed pieces and break remainder apart. At end, let stand, covered for 3–5 minutes.
Sensor Cooking 27 wolfappliance.com Sensor Cooking The sensor in your microwave oven is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times and power levels for various foods and quantities. • Each food has a cooking hint. Touch HELP when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
Sensor Cooking 28 Sensor Cooking Guide FOOD Popcorn AMOUNT 1.5–3.5 oz bag (40–110 g) Sensor Reheat 4–36 oz (115 g–1 kg) Fresh Vegetables, Soft Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower, flowerets Cauliflower, whole Spinach Zucchini Baked apples Fresh Vegetables, Hard Carrots, sliced Corn on the cob Green beans Winter squash, diced Winter squash, halves Rice, Long Grain 1/4 –2 lb (115 g–.9 kg) 1/4 –2 lb (115 g–.9 kg) 1/4 –2 lb (115 g–.9 kg) 1/4 –2 lb (115 g–.9 kg) 1 medium 1/4 –1 lb (115 g–.
Sensor Cooking 29 wolfappliance.com Sensor Cooking Guide FOOD Baked Potatoes Ground Meat AMOUNT 1–8 medium 1/4–2 lb (115 g–.9 kg) Poultry, Boneless 1/2–21/2 lb (230 g–1.1 kg) Poultry, Bone-in 1/2–3 lb (230 g–1.4 kg) Fish and Seafood 1/4–2 lb (115 g–.9 kg) Frozen Entrees 6–17 oz (170–480 g) Frozen Snacks 3–8 oz (85–230 g) Frozen Vegetables 1/4–11/2 lb (115 g–.7 kg) PROCEDURE Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable.
Sensor Cooking Recipes 30 Cranberry Fluff Shrimp Pasta Sauce Makes 6 to 8 servings Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Ingredients: 2 cups (300 g) fresh cranberries 1 cup (240 ml) water 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar 3-oz carton (85 g) orange flavored gelatin 1/2 pint (240 ml) whipping cream, whipped or 8-oz carton (230 g) non-dairy whipped topping Method: Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a 2-quart (2 L) casserole dish. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using SENSOR REHEAT Less.
Sensor Cooking Recipes 31 wolfappliance.com Glazed Apple Slices Herb & Cheese Chicken Breasts Makes 6 to 8 servings Makes 8 servings Ingredients: Ingredients: 1/4 cup (45 g) firmly-packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp (45 ml) butter or margarine 2 Tbsp (30 ml) apricot preserves 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar 3/4 cup (180 ml) orange juice 1 Tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch 4 baking apples, about 11/2 lbs (.
Sensor Cooking Recipes 32 Mexican Seasoned Potatoes Hearty Turkey Chili Makes 6 to 8 servings Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes, 8 oz (230 g) each cup (60 ml) olive oil 1 Tbsp (15 ml) instant minced onion 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/2 tsp (2 ml) chili powder 1/2 tsp (2 ml) oregano leaves 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cumin 1/4 Method: Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place potato wedges into 10" (254) square casserole dish. Toss potatoes with oil to coat well.
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Convenience Pad Cooking 34 Convenience Pads The microwave oven has six convenience pads to assist with meal preparation. There are foods under BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER and RECIPES that use the sensor. Refer to sensor cooking on pages 27–33. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions in the interactive display to enter quantity. BREAKFAST and LUNCH are for cooking and heating popular foods that take a short amount of time. Suppose you want to use BREAKFAST to cook two servings of hot cereal.
Convenience Pad Cooking 35 wolfappliance.com Convenience Pads BEVERAGE DINNER AND RECIPES BEVERAGE enables you to reheat coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. DINNER and RECIPES offer five simple-to-prepare, but great tasting meals. Follow the specific directions on the recipe card and in the interactive display. Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups (480 ml) of coffee. Suppose you want to use DINNER to cook Saucy Chicken. 1) Touch BEVERAGE.
Convenience Pad Cooking 36 Breakfast Guide NO. FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1 Scrambled Eggs 1–9 eggs For each egg, use 1 teaspoon (5 ml) butter or margarine and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk. Place butter in dish, measuring cup or casserole dish large enough for the egg to expand. Mix egg and milk together. Pour onto butter in dish. Place in oven and program. When audible signals are heard, stir egg mixture moving cooked portion to center of dish and uncooked portion to outside.
Convenience Pad Cooking 37 wolfappliance.com Lunch Guide NO. FOOD 1 Meal in a Cup 2 Hot Dog in Bun 3 Soup* AMOUNT 1 cup (240 ml) 2–4 pieces 1–8 cups (240 ml–1.9 L) 4 Microwave Pizza* 6–8 oz (170–230 g) 5 Frozen Sandwich* 3–6 oz PROCEDURE This is ideal for individual portions of canned food packed in a small 8-oz (240 ml) microwaveable container. Remove inner metal lid and replace outer microwaveable lid. After cooking, stir food and allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes. Place hot dog in bun.
Convenience Pad Recipes 38 Saucy Chicken Hawaiian Pork Makes 6 servings Makes 6 servings Place in a 3-quart (3 L) casserole dish: 1 Tbsp (15 ml) oil 1/2 lb (230 g) mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 Tbsp (15 ml) minced garlic Place in a 3-quart (3 L) casserole dish: Stir well and cover. Touch DINNER, number 1 to select Saucy Chicken and then touch QUICK ON/START.
Convenience Pad Recipes 39 wolfappliance.com Fiesta Chili Glazed Salmon Makes 6 servings Makes 6 servings Place in a 3-quart (3 L) casserole dish: 1 1/4 lbs (.6 kg) ground turkey 1/2 cup (75 g) diced onions 1/2 cup (75 g) diced red pepper Combine: 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice concentrate 2 Tbsp (30 ml) honey mustard 1 Tbsp (15 ml) grated fresh ginger or 2 tsp (10 ml) ground ginger Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper. Cover.
Convenience Pad Recipes 40 Healthy Fritta Beef Wraps Makes 6 servings Makes 6 servings Place in 9" (229) greased pie plate: 1/2 lb (230 g) mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup (110 g) chopped onion 1 Tbsp (15 ml) minced garlic 1/4 lb (115 g) chopped low-fat smoked sausage Place in a 2-quart (2 L) casserole dish: 1 lb (.5 kg) ground beef Cover with plastic wrap. Touch DINNER, number 5 to select Healthy Fritta and then touch QUICK ON/START. At pause, drain and set aside.
Convenience Pad Recipes 41 wolfappliance.com Mexican Chicken Italian Salad Makes 6 servings Makes 6 servings Place in layers in a 3-quart (3 L) casserole dish: 2 cups (230 g) instant rice 1 cup (240 ml) prepared fajita sauce mixed with 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth or bouillon To cook pasta, place in 3-quart (3 L) casserole dish: 6 cups (1.4 L) very hot tap water 2 10-oz pkg (285 g), frozen seasoning mix (onion, peppers, parsley and celery) 1 lb (.
Convenience Pad Recipes 42 Tuna Macaroni Garden Medley Makes 6 servings Makes 6 servings To cook macaroni, place in 3-quart (3 L) casserole dish: 6 cups (1.4 L) very hot tap water Place in a 2 1/2 quart (2.5 L) casserole dish: 1 lb (.5 kg) peeled baking potatoes, cut into eighths and thinly sliced 14 1/2-oz can (410 g) diced tomatoes 2 tsp (10 ml) minced garlic 1 tsp (5 ml) thyme leaves Cover. Touch RECIPES, number 4 to select Tuna Macaroni and then touch QUICK ON/START.
Microwave Oven Care 43 wolfappliance.com Cleaning and Care CONTROL PANEL Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. EXTERIOR Clean exterior surfaces of the microwave oven with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. Wipe the window on both sides with a soft damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters.
Microwave Oven Care Cleaning and Care TURNTABLE The turntable and turntable support can be removed for easy cleaning. Wash in water with a mild soap; for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and a non-abrasive scouring sponge. They are also dishwasher-safe. Use top rack of dishwasher for the turntable support. The turntable motor shaft is not sealed, so excess water or spills should not be allowed to stand in this area. ODOR REMOVAL Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the microwave oven.
Troubleshooting Guide 45 wolfappliance.com Troubleshooting If your Wolf microwave oven is not operating properly, use the following troubleshooting guide before calling Wolf factory certified service. This guide will save you time and trouble and may help you avoid the expense of a service call. Microwave oven does not operate. • Check the household fuse or circuit breaker to see if it has been blown or tripped. A power outage may also have caused a disruption in service.
Service Information 46 Service Information When requesting information, literature, replacement parts or service, always refer to the model and serial numbers of your Wolf microwave oven. Both numbers are listed on the product rating plate, located in the upper area of the left interior wall. To access the rating plate, the door must be open. Refer to the illustration on page 8. Record the rating plate information below for future reference.
Wolf Appliance Products Limited Warranty FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY* For two years from the date of original installation, your Wolf Appliance product warranty covers all parts and labor to repair or replace, under normal residential use, any part of the product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. All service provided by Wolf Appliance under the above warranty must be performed by Wolf factory certified service, unless otherwise specified by Wolf Appliance, Inc.
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