over the range microwave oven owner`s guide
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1. 16 Cleaning the Grease Filters 39 Custom Set dede decide 16 Charcoal Filter Replacement 39 Cooking at High Cook 16 Cooktop Countertop Light Replacement 40 Cooking at Lower Power Levels 17 Oven Light 40 Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle 17 Questions and 40 Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels 18 Microwave Utensil Guide 41 Soften za ise eee erae rre e eve Dog 19 Soften Table detecta 19 0 42 Melt zoe toe REED 19 Before Calling for Service 42 Melt Tabl 323 tae eden 19 WARRANTY tnnt 43 Auto Defrost ssssssessssseeeeeeeneeeennnne 20 Weight Conversion Table 20 Operating Tips 20 Auto Defrost 21 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 A WARN ING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to2. 29 Grounding Instructions 5 Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking 29 Microwave Oven 6 Combination sssssssseeeeeeeees 29 Control Panel 7 Speed Auto Combination 30 Speed Auto Combination Chart 30 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS 9 COOKING tists erent 31 OPERATION 14 Convection Baking Guidelines 31 Learn About Your Microwave Oven 14 Meat Roasting Guidelines Convection ClO CK c 14 Cooking 2 33 Child Lock 14 Convection Roast Cooking Guide 34 Kitchen 15 Combination Bake Cooking Guide 35 Ment Fan iet hte dul 15 Heating Reheating Guide 36 Vent Fan Auto Time Set 15 Fresh Vegetable Guide 37 Add 30 886 iet ts ta es 15 Turntable On Off eeeeeeeeeeee 16 38 Light On Off oett 16 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 38 More Less
3. Power Supply 120V AC 60 Hz Rated Power Microwave 1500W Consumption Convection 1500W Power Output Microwave 850W Convection 1350W Rated Current Microwave 12 0A Convection 12 0A Overall Dimensions WxHxD 29 15 46 x 16 746 x 15 3 Oven Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 21 UN x9 The x14 346 Capacity of Oven Cavity 1 7 cu ft ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V 60Hz household outlet Be sure the circuit is at least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V 60Hz circuit GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded If an electrical short circuit occurs grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING If you use the grounding plug improperly you risk electric shock Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded Because this appliance fits under the cabinet it has a short power supply cord See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way
4. 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 Starting temperature of food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be re heated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to heat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times Keep food
5. package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook For best results shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing When defrosting scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings For more defrost help please read Defrosting Tips following the Auto Defrost Table This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food FOOD TOUCH Auto Defrost Meat 1 WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET tenths of a pound 0 1 to 6 0 0 045kg to 2 722kg 0 1 to 6 0 0 045kg to 2 722kg Fish 0 1 to 6 0 0 045kg to 2 722kg Bread 0 1 to 1 0 0 045kg to 0 454kg Rapid only 1 Ib 0 454kg Poultry 20 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 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 Remove thawed portions with fork Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Bulk Turn over Return remainder to oven Freeze in doughnut shape Ground Beef Separate and rearrange Do not defrost less than 2 oz patties Patties Depress center when freezing Round Steak Turn over Cover w
6. Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water Keep the cord away from heated surfaces 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 Do not cover or block any openings in the oven Use your oven only for the operations described in this manual Do not run the oven empty without food in it Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Preserve the oven floor Do not heat the oven floor excessively Do not allow the gray film on special microwave cooking packages to touch the oven floor Put the package on a microwavable dish Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or glass turntable Use a microwavable dish Keep a browning dish at least 3 16 inch above floor Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish If you use a browning dish ncorrectly you could damage the oven floor Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions This appliance should be
7. Eu 4 Touch START ENTER AUTO COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Bacon Place bacon strips on a microwave bacon rack for best 2 6 slices results Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available Fresh Remove from display package and place on plate If 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering 2 3 oz each quantity Frozen Remove from display package and place on plate If 1 6 pieces Roll Muffin muffins are over 3 oz each count as two when entering 2 3 oz each quantity Be careful The beverage will be very hot Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved Chicken Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized Pieces microwavable container cover with plastic wrap and vent Hot cereal Prepare as directed on package and cook 1 6 servings Stir well before eating Use only instant hot cereal Beverage Use a wide mouth mug Do not cover Remove from display package and place on a plate 26 OPERATION TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING 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 The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly creating even browning and sealed in
8. Medium 13 to 18 Well 18 to 23 Boneless 2 to 4 Ibs Medium 14 to 19 Well 19 to 24 Turn over after half of cooking time Bone in 2 to 4 Ibs 17 to 20 Boneless 2 to 4 Ibs 19 to 22 Pork Chops 3 4 to 1 inch thick 2 chops 10 to 13 4 chops 13 to 16 6 chops 16 to 19 Poultry Turn over after half of cooking time Whole Chicken 21 2 to 6 Ibs 15 to 17 Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 6 Ibs 15 to 18 Cornish Hens untied Unstuffed 15 to 18 Stuffed 22 to 25 Duckling 15 to 18 Turkey Breast 4 to 6 1 5 11 to 15 Seafood Fish 1 16 fillets 7 to 10 Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 10 to 15 Shrimp 1 to 2 Ibs 9 to 14 Scallops 1 to 2 Ibs 8 to 13 Note The roasting time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust time according to the food condition or your preference Check doneness at the minimum time 34 jeje liie COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE Foo O OVEN TEMP TIME MIN COMMENTS Gonvenienies Frozen Entr e 39 to 43 Follow package directions for preperation Foods Frozen Pizza 4to6 Follow package directions for preparation Rolls Egg Rolls Pizza 23 to 26 Follow package directions for preparation Vegetables Baked Potatoes 450 F 36 to 40 Pierce skin with a fork before baking Place on rack 35 COOKING HEATING REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount
9. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth f your oven is dropped or damaged have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again To avoid a fire hazard Do not severely overcook food Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven Watch the oven carefully especially if you have paper plastic or other combustibles in the oven Do not store combustible items bread cookies etc in the oven because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn on Do not use wire twist ties in the oven Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may Spread If a fire should start Keep the oven door closed Turn the oven off Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel To avoid electric shock This appliance must be grounded Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 5 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped
10. 4 Dometic OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S GUIDE To help you get the most out of your new appliance 3828W5A4380 French 331014 MODEL NO DOTRC17BC DOTRC17SSC TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF 2 Defrosting TIPS esu euh 23 Sensor Operating Instructions 24 3 Sensor Cooking 24 Important Safety Instructions 3 Sensor Popcorn 24 Sensor NS Dre ort rex ERROR 24 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Sensor 24 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE Sensor Cook Table 25 ENERGY m H 4 Sensor Reheat Table 25 Auto COOK 26 5 Auto Cook Table 26 Location of Model 5 Tips for Convection Cooking 27 Oven Specifications 5 COonVecliobi RU IIS 28 Electrical 5 Tips for Combination Cooking
11. If itis necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance Ensure proper ground exists before use For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance 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 Convection Rack 2 Metal Tray Drip Pan 3 Glass Turntable 4 Rotating Ring 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 Glass Tray The glass tray moves food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation 6 Cooktop Light 7 Grease Filter 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions 9 Mode
12. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it e CUSTOM SET You can change the default values for clock set beep sound display speed and defrost weight See following chart for more information NUMBER FUNCTION NUMBER RESULT 1 Beep ON OFF 1 Sound ON control 2 Sound OFF 2 Clock display 1 Clock ON control 2 Clock OFF 3 Display 1 Slow speed 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 4 Defrost weight 1 Lbs mode selected 2 Kg Example To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg 1 Touch CUSTOM SET 2 Touch number 4 3 Touch number 2 COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER Example To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds 1 Enter the cook time 2 Touch START ENTER When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display A START ENTER 16 OPERATION COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS 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 Example To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70 power COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE 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 Your oven can
13. 1 21 2 minutes Stir once meat filling without bun Heat bun as directed in chart below Mashed potatoes COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 1 3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 5 8 minutes Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 21 2 4 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 71 2 11 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole 11 2 31 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 61 2 minutes Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable 1 roll 15 30 seconds rack Vegetables COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 11 2 21 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 4 6 minutes Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 serving 8 oz 11 2 21 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 36 jeje qi ile FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE PROK TIME STANDING VEGETABLE AMOUNT AT HIGH INSTRUCTIONS TIME MINUTE Artichokes 2 medium 5 8 Trim Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice Cover 2 3 minutes 8 oz each 4 medium 10 13 Asparagus 1 Ib 3 Add 1 2 cup water Cover 2 3 minutes Fresh Spears Beans Green 1 Ib 7 11 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt casserole Stir halfway 2 3 minutes and Wax through cooking Beets Fresh 1 Ib 12 16 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Rearrange halfway
14. 3 minutes Frozen Remove from outer display package Slit cover If notin 10 to 21 oz Entr e microwave safe container place on a plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film by piercing with a fork 3 times After cooking allow to stand for 3 minutes Place rice and twice as much liquid water chicken or 1 2 2 cups vegetable stock in a 2 quart microwave dish Cover Use medium or long with plastic wrap and vent After cooking allow to stand grain rice Cook for 10 minutes Stir for fluffier rice instant rice according to directions on the package SENSOR REHEAT TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER 1 Dinner Plate Place on a low plate Cover with vented plastic wrap 1 to 2 servings Let stand 3 minutes after cooking Soup Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole Cover with 1 4 cups vented plastic wrap After cooking Stir and let stand 3 minutes CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT 2 3 Casserole Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole Cover with 1 4 cups vented plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand 3 minutes 4 Pizza Slice This is reheat function for a leftover pizza 1 4 slices Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate 25 OPERATION AUTO COOK Auto Cook lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Example To cook bacon 2 slices AUTO POUR 1 Touch AUTO COOK 2 Choose food category 3 Touch 2 START
15. flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE GLASS TURNTABLE IN PLACE 1 You can cook food with the Metal Cooking Rack on the glass turntable 2 Do not cover Glass turntable or Convection rack with aluminum foil It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food 3 Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection only items Choose pans that do not have extended handles 4 Use convection cooking for items like souffl s breads cookies angel food cakes pizza and for some meat and fish cooking 5 You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking however you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the convection oven cooking directions See examples in the charts in this section 6 When baking cakes cookies breads rolls or other baked foods most recipes call for preheating Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven You can start heavier dense foods such as meats casseroles and poultry without preheating 7 All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking 8 As in conventional cooking the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results Refer to the charts in this Use and Care Guide 9 Use metal utensils only for convectio
16. metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust e Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust Glass or glass ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass Combination Cooking COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION Heat Resistant Glass Ceramic Glass Yes Yes Yes Ceramics China Yes Yes Yes Do not use china with gold or silver trim Metal Cookware No Non Heat Resistant Glass No Microwave Safe Plastic Plastic Wrap Wax Paper Paper Products Straw Wicker and Wood Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450 F 12 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Possible to use Recommended method Glass Turntable Metal Tray Drip pan Convection Rack X Do not use MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION Notes Do not operate the oven except when it is 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 use 4 CAUTION A CAUTION To avoid risk of pe
17. of water in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes Steam will soften the Soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the Soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces 38 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE GREASE CHARCOAL FILTER FILTERS REPLACEMENT If your oven is vented inside the charcoal filter should 1 Unplug the microwave oven be replaced every 6 to 12 months and more often if necessary The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned To order a new charcoal filter contact the Parts Department at your nearest Authorized Service Center 1 Unplug the microwave oven 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 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 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove cleaning agents such as lye based oven 4 Remove the bulb holder cleaners or pl
18. 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 Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food ITEMS COOK TIME AT HIGH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate 3 slices 1 4 inch thick 1 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Note Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate 1 breast 2 31 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent 1 leg and thigh 11 2 3 minutes Fish fillet 2 4 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate 6 8 oz Cover with plastic wrap and vent Lasagna 4 6 minutes Place lasagna on microwavable plate 1 serving 101 2 oz Cover with plastic wrap and vent Casserole COOK covered in microwavable casserole 1 cup 1 31 2 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking 4 cups 5 8 minutes Casserole cream or COOK covered in microwavable casserole cheese Stir once halfway through cooking 1 cup 11 2 3 minutes 4 cups 31 2 51 2 minutes Sloppy Joe or Reheat filling and bun separately Barbecued Beef Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole 1 sandwich 1 2 cup
19. packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block 23 Place on 3 sheets of paper towel As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see the Microwave Cooking Tips section Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required OPERATION SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 1 Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature 2 The Glass Tray and the outside of the container should be dry to assure best cooking results 3 Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap waxed paper or a lid 4 Do not open the door or t
20. poor cooking performance and or arcing and may damage your oven Q Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven A Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces and shallow foil trays if tray is 3 4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Q Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal A This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven The glass tray does not moving The glass tray is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center hub The support is not operating correctly Remove the glass tray and restart the oven Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results Q Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it thought that this should not happen A As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Use hot pads to remove food after cooking gt What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose gt Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results A Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do n
21. through cooking 6 1 Broccoli Fresh 1 Ib 4 8 Place broccoli in baking dish Add 1 2 cup water 2 3 minutes Spears Cabbage 1 Ib 4 7 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Chopped Stir halfway through cooking 2 4 Carrots Fresh 2 cups Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole Stir 2 3 minutes Sliced halfway through cooking Cauliflower 1 Ib 7 11 Trim Add 1 4 cup water in 1 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Whole Stir halfway through cooking Flowerettes 2 cups 21 2 41 2 Slice Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered 2 3 minutes Fresh Celery 4 cups 6 8 casserole Stir halfway through cooking Fresh Sliced Corn Fresh 2 ears 5 9 Husk Add 2 tbsp water in 11 2 qt baking dish 2 3 minutes Cover Mushrooms 1 2 Ib 2 31 2 Place mushrooms in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Parsnips 1 Ib 4 8 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Peas Green 4 cups 7 10 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking Sweet Potatoes 2 medium Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium Place on 2 paper towels 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking White Potatoes 2 potatoes Pierce potatoes several times with fork 2 3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes Place on 2 paper towe
22. ties from plastic or paper bags They become hot and could cause a fire 41 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 If the oven interior light does not works the light bulb is loose or defective If oven will not cook check that control panel was programmed correctly check that door is firmly closed check that Start was pressed e check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle check that timer wasn t started instead of a cook function If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly be sure the Power Level is programmed properly If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit If food cooks unevenly be sure food is evenly shaped be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking If food is undercooked che
23. 65 to 75 Canned 3 Ib fully cooked 20 to 25 Butt 5 Ib fully cooked 2010 25 Shank 5 Ib fully cooked 17 to 20 Lamb Bone in 2 to 4 Ibs Medium 42 to 47 Well 47 to 52 Boneless 2 to 4 Ibs Medium 50 to 55 Well 55 to 60 Bone in 2 to 4 Ibs 48 to 52 Boneless 2 to 4 Ibs 56 to 61 Pork Chops 1 2 to 1 inch thick 2 chops 42 to 45 4 chops 45 to 48 6 chops 48 to 55 Poultry Whole Chicken 21 2 to 31 2 Ibs 375 F 25 to 35 Chicken Pieces 21 2 to 31 2 Ibs 425 F 10 to 12 Duckling 4 to 5 Ibs 375 F 19 to 21 Turkey Breast 4 to 6 1 5 325 F 21 to 25 Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 Ibs 400 F 13 to 18 Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 350 F 12 to 17 Note The roasting time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust time according to the food condition or your preference Check doneness at the minimum time 33 COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Turn over after half of cooking time Ribs 2 to 4 Ibs Rare 9 to 13 Medium 11 to 15 Well 13 to 17 Boneless Ribs Top Sirloin Rare 9 to 13 Medium 11 to 15 Well 13 to 17 Beef Tenderloin Rare 16 to 18 Medium 18 to 20 Chuck Rump or Pot Roast 21 2 to 3 Ibs 18 to 20 Use cooking bag for best results Turn over after half of cooking time Canned 3 Ib fully cooked 15 to 18 Butt 5 Ib fully cooked 15 to 18 Shank 5 Ib fully cooked 15 to 18 Lamb Turn over after half of cooking time Bone in 2 to 4 Ibs
24. FF This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level ON OFF VENT 2 Touch VENT 5 SPEED until LEVEL 4 appears in the display 5 SPEED NOTES f the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the vent fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 4 Speed setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the VENT ON OFF pad will not turn the fan off You cannot turn the vent fan off during microwave cooking 1 Touch ADD 30 SEC 2 times ADD The oven begins cooking and ees display shows time counting down NOTES Each time you touch ADD 30 SEC it will add 30 seconds up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds 15 OPERATION TURNTABLE ON OFF For best cooking results leave the glass turntable on It can be turned off for large IN OFF dishes Touch TURNTABLE ON OFF to turn the glass turntable on or off NOTES This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost modes Sometimes the glass turntable can become hot to touch Be careful touching the glass 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 MORE LESS By using the MORE or LESS keys all of the preprogrammed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time
25. S LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE All appliances except those specifically built for commercial use are warranted only when installed in vehicles built to the R V I A and CSA Standards Seller in USA Seller in CANADA The Dometic Corporation The Dometic Corporation The Warranty Department The Warranty Department 509 South Poplar Street 866 Langs Drive LaGrange Indiana 46761 Cambridge Ontario Canada N3H 2N7
26. TABLE CONT Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP CHICKEN Whole up to 6 Ibs Cut up CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast up to 6 Ibs Fish setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP FISH Fillets SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange 22 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast side up on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable ba
27. Touch 5 BETA 6 Touch START ENTER X2 Touch START ENTER twice NOTE The temperature range has 10 steps from 100 F to 450 F 5 Touch 4 5 0 and 0 BENER 6 Touch START ENTER NOTES When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature five b tones will sound and the display will scroll the message PREHEAT END The oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes The oven temperature drops very quickly when the door is opened however this should not prevent food from being fully cooked during normal cooking time During convection cooking the vent fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 1 speed lowest speed setting to protect the oven 28 OPERATION TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING 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 This cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside In combination cooking the convection heat and microwave energy alternate automatically Your oven has three preprogrammed settings that make it easy to use combination cooking HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMBINATION COOKING 1 Meats may be roasted directly on the convection rack or in a sha
28. 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 WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals provided Equivalent Weight OUNCES DECIMAL WEIGHT 3 FISH 1 6 4 BREAD 32 20 5 RAPID only 1 Ib 48 30 Example To defrost 1 2 lbs of meat 6 4 40 8 0 50 One Half Pound 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST 9 6 60 11 2 70 12 8 80 2 Choose food category d 14 4 90 Category Raber 16 0 1 00 One Pound Meat 1 Poultry 2 Fish 3 OPERATING TIPS Bread 4 For best results remove fish shellfish meat and Rapid 5 poultry from its original closed paper or plastic 3 Enter the weight B 4 Touch START ENTER NOTE When you touch the START ENTER pad the display changes to defrost time count down The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle At this time open the door and turn separate or rearrange the food Remove any portions that have thawed Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START ENTER to resume the defrost cycle
29. a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected 2 MICRO Touch this pad when setting Microwave cooking 3 CONV Touch this pad when setting Convection cooking 4 COMBI Touch this pad when setting combination cooking or preheat 5 SENSOR POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn 6 SENSOR COOK Touch this pad to cook baked potato frozen vegetable fresh vegetable canned vegetable frozen entr e and rice The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food 7 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 8 SPEED AUTO CONBI Touch this pad when setting weight combination cooking 9 AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook Bacon Fresh Roll amp Muffin Frozen Roll amp Muffin Beverage Chicken Pieces and Hot Cereal 10 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight 11 CUSTOM COOK Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory 12 ADD 30 SEC Touch this pad to set 100 power level on microwave cooking 13 CUSTOM SET Touch this pad to
30. ace them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 4 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in the microwave oven 5 Plug in the microwave oven 39 MAINTENANCE COOKTOP COUNTERTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1 Unplug the microwave oven gt f 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 Replace bulb s with 35 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 4 Lift up the bulb holder 5 Replace the bulb with 35 watt bulb 6 Replace the bulb holder if damaged 7 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 8 Plug in the microwave oven QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook in two levels at a time A Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any other rack can result in
31. arm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack aluminum foil Tenderloin Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Steak aluminum foil Stew Beef Remove thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Pot Roast Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Chuck Roast aluminum foil Rib Roast Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack aluminum foil Rolled Rump Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Roast aluminum foil LAMB Cubes for Remove thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Stew Return remainder to oven Chops Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack 1 inch thick PORK Chops Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack 1 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Spareribs Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Country style aluminum foil Ribs Sausage Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Links Sausage Remove thawed portions with fork Place in a microwavable baking dish Bulk Turn over Return remainder to oven Loin Roast Turn over Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack Boneless aluminum foil 21 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST
32. ated last Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Using aluminum foil 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 If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place the aluminum foil container in a glass bowl and add some Water so that it covers the bottom of the container but not more than 1 4 in 64 cm deep This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the container lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than 3 4 in 1 9 cm Container must be at least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 1 4 in 64 mm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the glass turntable Shield parts of food that may cook quickly such as wing tips and leg ends o
33. be set to change from one to another automatically for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the last at 0 power MICRO 1 Touch MICRO 2 Enter the cook time 3 Touch POWER 4 Enter the power level 5 Touch START ENTER When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display a START ENTER Example To cook food for 3 minutes at 100 power and then 70 power for 7 minutes 30 seconds MICRO 1 Touch MICRO 2 Enter the first cook time MICRO 3 Touch MICRO 3 4 Enter the second cook time 5 Touch POWER 6 Enter the power level 7 Touch START ENTER When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display e START ENTER When the first stage is over you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage 17 OPERATION COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to examples of foods best cooked at each level and the choose the best power level for the food you are amount of microwave power you are using cooking Below are listed all the power levels POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE 10 100 Quick heating many convenience foods and HIGH foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooki
34. between the pan and the convection rack We recommend you use the metal tray applied with your oven It has rubber feet that help prevent arcing f arcing occurs with other baking cookware do not use them for combination cooking 29 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 Ib roast pork STOP CLEAR SPEED AUTO COMBI e START ENTER 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch SPEED AUTO COMBI 3 Touch 2 4 Touch 2 and 0 5 Touch START ENTER SPEED AUTO COMBINATION CHART TOUCH COMBI PAD CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 Whole Chicken Thoroughly wash inside and outside of chicken with cold water Pat chicken dry with paper towels secure the legs with kitchen twine Brush outside of chicken with melted butter or margarine Place chicken breast side down on convection rack on metal tray After cooking loosely tent chicken with aluminum foil Let stand for 10 minutes after cooking 2 0 4 0 Ibs Roast Pork Pat dry with paper towels Place roast on convection rack on metal tray After cooking loosely tent roast with aluminum foil a
35. change the oven s default settings for sound clock display speed and defrost weight 14 NUMBER Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities weights or cooking temperature 15 TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch this pad to turn off the glass turntable OFF will appear in the display NOTE This option is not available in sensor cook and defrost modes 16 POWER Touch this pad to select a cooking power level 17 MORE Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it 18 STOP CLEAR Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries 19 START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function or enter all entries If you open the door after oven begins to cook touch START ENTER again 20 LESS Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it 21 SOFTEN Touch this pad to soften Butter Ice Cream Cream Cheese or Frozen Juice 22 MELT Touch this pad to melt Butter or Margarine Chocolate Cheese or Marshmallow 23 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the time of day 24 LIGHT ON OFF Touch this pad to turn the cooktop countertop light on or off 25 KITCHEN TIMER Touch this pad to set the timer 26 VENT ON OFF Touch this pad to turn the fan on off 27 VENT 5 SPEED Touch this pad to choose one of 5 fan speeds 28 VENT AUTO TIME SET Touch this pad when setting ventilation time 1 3 5 10 and 30 minutes MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food
36. ck doneness at the minimum time 31 COOKING CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES CONT D FOOD OVEN TEMP TIME MIN COMMENTS Pies Frozen Pie Pastries Meringue Topped Two Crust Quiche Pastry Shell Casseroles Meat Chicken Seafood Combinations Pasta Potatoes scalloped Vegetable Convenience Frozen Bread Dough Foods Frozen Entr e Frozen Pizza Rising Crust Frozen Pizza French Fries Crinkle Cut Frozen Waffle Frozen Cheese Sticks Frozen Turnovers Meat Loaf Oven Baked Stew Swiss Steak Stuffed Peppers Vegetables Acorn Squash Halves Baked Potatoes Twice Baked Potatoes Notes 50 to 60 9 to 11 50 to 55 30 to 35 10 to 16 20 to 40 25 to 45 55 to 60 25 to 35 30 to 35 70 to 80 25 to 35 17 to 21 15 to 19 5 to7 6 to 8 18 to 22 30 to 40 80 to 90 60 to 70 40 to 45 55 to 60 50 to 60 25 to 30 Place metal tray on Convection rack and place in cold oven Preheat oven tray and Convection 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 Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Let stand 5 minutes before cutting Pierce pastry with fork to prevent shrinkage Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Cook times vary with casserole size and ingredients Let stand 5 minutes before serving Cook times vary wit
37. ck recipe to be sure all directions amount time and power levels were correctly followed be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking If food is overcooked check recipe to be sure all directions amount power level time size of dish were followed If arcing sparks occur be sure microwavable dishes were used be sure wire twist ties weren t used be sure oven wasn t operated when empty make sure convection rack if used is properly installed on 4 supports If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking check that door is firmly closed check that timer wasn t started instead of a cooking function 42 Limited Warranty For Dometic Microwave Models DOTRC17BC DOTRC17SSC THE SELLER NAMED BELOW MAKES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS DOMETIC MICROWAVE OVEN This Warranty is made only to the first Purchaser hereinafter called the Original Purchaser who acquires this product for his own use This Warranty will be in effect for three years from the date of purchase by the Original Purchaser It is suggested that the Original Purchaser retain a copy of the dated bill of sale as evidence of the date of purchase This Warranty covers only specified parts which shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use This Warranty does not cover conditions unrelated to the
38. e To cancel the child lock 1 Touch and hold START ENTER more than 4 seconds LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps a START ENTER eR 4 Touch START ENTER 5 Touch 1 Press 1 for AM Press 2 for PM 6 Touch START ENTER NOTES If you enter in an incorrect time and touch CLOCK you cannot set time of day Enter the correct time If you touch STOP CLEAR while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or a colon if no time of day has been set 14 OPERATION KITCHEN TIMER Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer You can set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds VENT FAN AUTO TIME SET Example To turn off fan after 30 minutes for level 4 Example To set 3 minutes 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER 2 Enter the time by using the number key pad 3 Touch START ENTER e START When the time is over you will eMule hear seven beeps and END will display VENT FAN The bottom of the control panel controls the 5 speed vent fan 1 Touch ON OFF ON OFF VENT 2 Touch this pad until Level 4 sdb appears in the display AUTO 3 Touch this pad five times TIME SET ADD 30 SEC A time saving pad this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100 power without the need to touch START ENTER Example To cook for 1 minutes Example To set Level 4 1 Touch VENT ON O
39. f poultry with small pieces of aluminum foil Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout the container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization Removing the rack When popping commercially packaged popcorn Remove the rack and drip pan from the oven Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack Leave the glass tray in place at all times CAUTION Popping microwave popcorn with rack and drip pan can cause fire or damage to your microwave oven 10 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 retai
40. h casserole size and ingredients Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Pizza should not extend over the rack Follow package directions for preparation Pizza should not extend over the rack Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Follow package directions for preparation Let stand 5 minutes after cooking Brown meat before combining with liquid and vegetables Let stand 2 minutes after cooking Use green red or yellow peppers Pierce skin several places Add 1 2 cup water to dish Turn squash halves cut side up after 30 minutes of cook time and cover Pierce skin with fork before baking Pierce skin with fork before baking The oven temperature indicated in the chart above is recommended over the package instruction temperature The baking time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust time according to the food condition or your preference Check doneness at the minimum time 52 COOKING MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Ribs 2 to 4 Ibs Rare 45 to 50 Medium 50 to 55 Well 55 to 60 Boneless Ribs Top Sirloin Rare 53 to 58 Medium 58 to 63 Well 63 to 68 Beef Tenderloin Rare 28 to 32 Medium 32 to 36 Pot Roast 21 2 to 3 Ibs Chuck Rump 83 to 88 Meat Loaf 2 Ibs
41. ign Look for the manufacturer s label for use in the microwave oven NOTE Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven They sometimes contain impurities that cause arcing and sparking NEVER use paper products in the convection oven 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 METAL DECORATION Metal trimmed or metal banded dinnerware casserole dishes etc The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven ALUMINUM FOIL Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven WOOD Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven Baskets react in the same way TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking Tightly closed pouches could explode BROWN PAPER Avoid using brown paper bags They absorb too much heat and could burn FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS Any utensil that is cracked flawed or chipped may break in the oven METAL TWIST TIES Remove metal twist
42. ill display SENSOR REHEAT Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you reheat common microwave prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels Example To reheat pizza SENSO SENSOR 1 Touch SENSOR REHEAT 2 Touch 4 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display 24 OPERATION SENSOR COOK TABLE TOUCH PAD NUMBER CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 Baked Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray 1 4 medium Potato around the edge at least one inch apart approx 8 to 10 oz After cooking allow to stand for 5 minutes each Frozen Remove from package rinse off frost under running 1 4 cups Vegetable 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 Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Fresh Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water 1 4 cups Vegetable the vegetables 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 Cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes Canned Remove from the can Place in an appropriately sized 1 4 cups Vegetable microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent After cooking stir and allow to stand for
43. king dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish OPERATION AUTO DEFROST TABLE CONT Bread setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Turn over and rearrange Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread DEFROSTING TIPS When using Auto Defrost the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place the food in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow
44. l and Serial Number Plate The glass turntable rotates in both direction to help food cook more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass tray in place 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 C N 2 MICRO CONV COMBI 4 MICRO CONV COMBI 4 Sensor Touch Sensor Touch SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR 5 j POPCORN COOK REHEAT D SEES KERESD 6 SPEED AUTO AUTO D 8 SPEED AUTO AUTO 0 8 AUTOCOMBL COOK DEFROST AUTO COMBI COOK DEFROST 9 D CUSTOM ADD CUSTOM CUSTOM ADD _ CUSTOM COOK _ 30SEC sr 3 Q COOK 30 SEC SET 3 O __ 2 amp 3 Q 9 D 42 0 19 s e c O 7 gt E o rore So STRE O CIUS SOFTEN MELT 1 Q2 e SOFTEN D CORR VENT 8 Ceo GS CS D ON OFF 5 SPEED 8 Q9 ON OFF amp SPEED AUTO 0 E En ep DOTRC17BC DOTRC17SSC INFORMATION 1 DISPLAY The Display includes
45. llow roasting pan placed on the rack When using the convection rack please check your cooking guide for information on proper use 2 Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags 3 When baking check for doneness after cooking time is up If not completely done let stand in oven for a few minutes to complete cooking PRECAUTIONS 1 All cookware used for combination cooking must be BOTH microwave safe and oven safe 2 During combination baking some baking cookware may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the COMBINATION Example To roast with combination cooking for 45 minutes at 400 F Rie 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch COMBI Gent Once CO 1 Twice CO 2 3 Touch 8 BERE 4 Touch START ENTER 5 Touch 4 5 0 and 0 START um 6 Touch START ENTER NOTES The temperature range has 9 steps from 250 F to 450 F During combination cooking the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the 1 speed lowest setting setting to protect the oven TOUCH COMBI PAD COMBI CATEGORY OVEN TEMPERATURE Once Combination ROAST Convection 375 F Twice Combination BAKE Convection 325 F oven walls or metal accessory racks Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal If arcing occurs immediately stop the cooking cycle and place a heat resistant dish
46. ls 2 3 minutes 6 8 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking Spinach Fresh 1 Ib 4 7 Add 1 2 cup water in 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Leaf Squash Acorn 1 medium Cut squash in half Remove seeds 2 3 minutes or Butternut Place in 8 x 8 inch baking dish Cover Fresh Zucchini Fresh 1 Ib 41 2 71 2 Add 1 2 cup water in 11 2 qt covered casserole 2 3 minutes Sliced Stir halfway through cooking Zucchini Fresh 1 Ib Pierce Place on 2 paper towels Turn over and 2 3 minutes Whole rearrange halfway through cooking 37 MAINTENANCE CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To make sure your microwave oven looks good and To clean Grass turntable works well for a long time you should maintain it and rotating ring wash in Convection properly For proper care please follow these mild sudsy water for Rack instructions carefully heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps sponge The glass Metal turntable and rotating ring Tray are dishwasher safe or a mild detergent Be sure to Glass keep the areas clean where Turntable the door and oven frame A Rotating touch when closed Wipe well Ring with clean cloth Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup
47. material and workmanship of the product Such unrelated conditions include but are not limited to a faulty installation and any damage resulting from such b the need for normal maintenance and any damage resulting from the failure to provide such maintenance c failure to follow Seller s instructions for use of the product and d any accident to or misuse of any part of this product and any alteration by anyone other than Seller or the authorized representative In order to obtain the benefits of this Warranty you should return the product which you find defective to your dealer during the period that this Warranty is in effect All charges incurred in delivery of the microwave to Seller must be paid by the Original Purchaser A copy of the dated bill of sale must accompany the returned microwave oven Any item returned in the manner described in paragraph 4 will be examined by your dealer If it is found that the microwave is defective in material and workmanship the Seller will replace the appliance The Seller does not authorize any person or company to create any warranty obligation or liability on their behalf IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR IMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE I
48. moist Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time Always allow food to stand either in or out of the oven after cooking power stops Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results For inside oven standing time you can program a 0 power second stage of the cooking cycle See cooking with more than on cook cycle cooking The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food item the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways f you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be he
49. n 1 20r3 microwavable container sticks Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe Pint Quart Half gallon Place container in oven Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier Unwrap and place in 3 or 8 oz microwavable Container Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe 6 12 or 16 oz Remove top Place in oven Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Butter Unwrap and place in 1 20r3 Margarine microwavable container sticks No need to cover butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting Chocolate Use processed cheese food only Cut into cubes Place in a single layer in microwavable container Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Cheese Marshmallows Large or miniature marshmallows may be used Place in microwavable container Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting 19 OPERATION AUTO DEFROST 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
50. n cooking Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur 10 After preheating if you do not open the door the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature for 30 minutes PRECAUTIONS The oven cavity door galss turntable rotating ring convection racks and cooking utensils will become very hot USE THICK OVEN GLOVES when removing the food cooking utensil Convection rack and Glass turntable from the oven after convection cooking Do not use lightweight plastic containers plastic Wraps or paper products during any convection cycle 27 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 S Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100 F CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR to 450 F It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking Note Lower oven temperature by 25 F from 2 Touch CONV package recommended temperature instructions The baking time may vary according to the food condition or individual preference 3 Touch 7 Example To set the convection cooking at 325 F for 45 minutes with preheating 4 Touch START ENTER 1 Touch STOP CLEAR CLEAR NOTE If you press START ENTER the oven will start CONV 2 Touch CONV 3 5 Touch 3 0 0 and 0 3
51. nd let stand 5 to 10 minute 2 0 4 0 Ibs Frozen Lasagna Remove from outer package Remove film cover If lasagna is not in a ovenproof container place it on a ovenproof dish Place on convection rack on metal tray Let stand for 5 minutes after cooking 10 or 21 oz Baked Potato Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place on convection rack on metal tray 30 jeje CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1 Always use the convection rack when convection 3 Dark or non shiny finishes glass and pyroceram baking Place food directly on rack or place in metal absorb heat which may result in dry crisp crusts tray and then place tray on rack 4 Preheating the oven is recommended when baking 2 Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly For most foods by convection convection baking light shiny finishes give best 5 To prevent uneven heating and save energy open results because they prevent overbrowning in the the oven door to check food as little as possible 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 Foo OVEN TEMP TIME MIN COMMENTS Refrigerated Biscuits 13 to 16 Allow additional time for large biscuits Corn Bread 37 to 42 Muffins 20 to 24 Remove from pans immediately and cool slightly on wire rack Popovers 47 to 57 Pierce each popover with a fork after removing from oven
52. ng and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast Reheating a single serving of food Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews Melting chocolate Heating pastries Manually defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit e Standing time in oven 18 OPERATION SOFTEN The oven uses low power to soften foods butter ice cream cream cheese and frozen juice See the following table MELT 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 SOFTEN 1 Touch SOFTEN MELT 1 Touch MELT 2 Choose the category 2 Choose the category Touch 2 for ice cream Touch 2 for chocolate 3 Touch 2 3 Touch 2 eum 4 Touch START ENTER B ENTER 4 Touch START ENTER When the cook time is over When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed COOK END will be displayed SOFTEN TABLE MELT TABLE CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Butter Unwrap and place i
53. ning their natural texture and moisture Microwave cooking heats food directly not the cookware or the interior of the oven Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation MICROWAVE Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food creating even browning and sealed in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces Combination cooking combines microwave energy with convection to cook with speed and accuracy while browning and crisping to perfection You can use microwave cooking convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by time Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave convection and combination cooking CONVECTION COMBINATION COOKING METHOD Microwave energy is distributed evenly throughout the oven for fast thorough cooking of food Hot air circulates around food to produce browned exteriors and sealed in juices Microwave energy and convection heat combine to shorten the cooking time of regular ovens while browning and sealing in juices HEAT SOURCE Microwave energy Circulating heated air Microwave energy and circulating heated air BENEFITS Fast high efficiency cooking Oven and surroundings do n
54. ot get hot Easy clean up Aids in browning and seals in flavor Cooks some foods faster than regular ovens Shortened cooking time from microwave energy Browning and crisping from convection heat Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave Convection Combination Oven can do You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle 11 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Glass or glass ceramic baking containers are Most heat resistant non metallic cookware is safe for recommended Be sure not to use items with metal use in your microwave oven trim as it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall To test cookware before using follow these steps or oven shelf damaging the cookware the shelf or 1 Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven the oven teats 2 Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup Heat resistant plastic microwave cookware safe to and place it in the oven beside the cookware 450 may be used but is not recommended for 3 Microwave on 100 power for 1 minute If the dishis foods that require crusting or all around browning warm it should not be used for microwave cooking because plastic is a poor conductor of heat Convection Cooking Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products but especially where browning or crusting is important Dark or dull finish
55. ot use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not try to repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Q Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent A Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent 40 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 CHINA bowls cups serving plates and platters without metallic trim PLASTIC Plastic wrap as a cover lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food Use plastic dishes cups semi rigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking time Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the food PAPER Paper towels waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or des
56. ouch STOP CLEAR during the sensing time When sensing time is over the oven beeps and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window At this time you can open the door to stir turn or rearrange the food SENSOR COOKING GUIDE Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results 1 Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap 2 Never use tight sealing plastic covers They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook 3 Match the amount of the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results 4 Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor SENSOR POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Example To pop popcorn 1 Touch SENSOR POPCORN SENSOR When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display SENSOR COOK Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Power for 6 food categories Example To cook rice 1 Touch SENSOR 2 Touch 6 When the cook time is over you will hear four beeps and COOK END w
57. persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy Read all the instructions before using your oven Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 4 Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors such as sulfide and chloride in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use Do not use or store this appliance 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 Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Clean the ventilating hood frequently Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filters Do not tamper with the built in safety switches on the oven door The oven has several built in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open When food flames under the hood turn the fan on 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
58. rsonal injury or property damage do not use stoneware aluminum foil metal utensils or metal trimmed utensils in the oven To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage do not run oven empty AUDIBLE SIGNALS Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A tone will sound each time you touch a pad Seven tones signal the end of a Timer countdown Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle CLOCK When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will show PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY If a time of day is not set a colon will show on the Display until you touch CLOCK Example To set the clock for 10 30 AM STOP CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch CLOCK 3 Enter the time by using the number key pad INTERRUPTING COOKING You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking open the door and touch STOP Clear CHILD LOCK Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the oven or so children cannot use the oven unsupervised Example To set the child lock CLEAR 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch and hold START ENTER more than Cay 4 seconds LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps Exampl
59. serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 8 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel INFORMATION Please read this owner s manual It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER To request service information or replacement parts the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below OVEN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER LABEL
60. to allow steam to escape Nut Bread or Fruit 62 to 72 Interiors will be moist and tender Bread Yeast Bread 18 to 25 Plain or Sweet Rolls 15to 18 Lightly grease baking sheet Devil s Food 35 to 40 Place cake pan on rack Fudge brownies 26 to 30 Bake 2 layers of brownies at a time Coffee Cake 30 to 35 Cup Cakes 20 to 25 Fruit Cake loaf 90 to 100 Interior will be moist and tender Gingerbread 25 to 30 Butter Cakes Cake 35 to 45 Mixes 9x 13a 35 to 45 Turn end for end half way through baking Tube Cake 30 to 40 Grease and flour pan Pound Cake 45 to 55 Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting on wire rack Cookies Chocolate Chip 14to 17 Place metal tray on rack Allow extra time for frozen cookie dough Sugar 14 17 Place metal tray on rack Fruits Baked Apples or Pears 35 to 40 Bake in cookware with shallow sides Other Bread Pudding 35 to 40 Pudding is done when knife inserted near Desserts center comes out clean Cream Puffs 30 to 35 Puncture puffs twice with toothpick to release steam after 25 minutes of baking time Meringue Shells 30 to 35 When done turn oven off and let shells stand in oven 1 hour to dry Notes The oven temperature indicated in the chart above is recommended over the package instruction temperature The baking time in the chart above is only a guideline for your reference You need to adjust time according to the food condition or your preference Che
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