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1. 3 Enter length of time to cook 4 Touch POWER PL10 will appear briefly in the display If cooking with a power other than 100 touch number keys to select the power levels from highest o lowest See Microwave Cooking Power chart 5 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the set cook time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown o pause or cancel cooking The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 2 stages One of the stages may be an automatic Defrost function see Defrost section which will be the first stage To Cook in Stages 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch TIME COOK 3 Enter length of time to cook 4 Touch POWER PL10 will appear briefly in the display If cooking with a power other than 100 touch number keys to select the power levels from highest to lowest See Microwave Cooking Power chart Touch TIME COOK Enter length of time to cook for second stage Touch POWER PL10 will appear briefly in the display If cooking with a power other than 100 touch number keys to select the power levels from highest to lowest Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the set cook time for each stage and a short tone will sound at the end of the first stage The power level m2. When use 3 pronged plug When use grounding adaptor make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded 3 prong Receptacle Receptacle Box Cover Receptacle aor 00 Box cover pa 1 267 e PI Grounding Receptacle Adaptor 3 prong plug THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR EN 5 SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING INPUT POWER 1550 W MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 1100W FREQUENCY 2 450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS W x H x D 553 x 326 1 x 455 mm 21 8 x 12 8 x 17 9 in CAVITY DIMENSIONS W x H x D 394 x 260 x 433 mm 15 5 x 10 2 x 17 0 in CAVITY VOLUME 1 6 cu ft NET WEIGHT APPROX 36 6 Ibs TIMER 99 min 99 sec POWER LEVELS 11 Levels Specifications are subject to change without notice 21 8 17 9 a EN 6 PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual A Door lock system D Microwave inlet cover B Metal shielded window E Microwave oven light C Glass turntable F Display G Control panel A Turntable B Hub C Roller Guide The turntable can r
3. 1 6 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave Oven User s Manual Model CCMI6MCIW CCMI6MCIB PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Criterion Product Registration Thank you for purchasing a Criterion product The first step to protect your new product is to complete the product registration on our website www mcappliance com register The benefits of registering your product include the following 1 Registering your product will allow us to contact you regarding a safety notification or product update 2 Registering your product will allow for more efficient warranty service processing when warranty service is required 3 Registering your product could act as your proof of purchase in the event of insurance loss Once again thank you for purchasing a Criterion product PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Donot 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 Donot 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 close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosene
4. 2 Touch MEMORY repeatedly until the desired program number is displayed 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the program cook time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound 3 and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown To Use POTATO 1 Place potato es on the turntable and close the door to pause or cancel cooking 2 Touch POTATO to select number of potatoes see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the cook time Whenthe cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound 1 Pierce each potato several times with a fork before baking Place a single potato on the turntable off to the side not centered Place 2 or 3 potatoes on the turntable around the edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart Let potato es stand for 5 minutes after baking PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE h h and the display will return to the time of day POPCORN gee 20 d ou 4 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown to 3 times 3 5 3 5 oz 99 g pause or cancel cooking NOTE During Popcorn function as with all microwave cooking functions the microwave oven should be attended at all times Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle 1 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not use regular paper bags or glassware 2 Poponly one package of popcorn at a time 3 Follow manufacturer s instructions
5. cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food 1 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door 2 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not operate when it is empty 3 Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven 4 Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing con tainers from microwave oven Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the reco mmended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst requiring significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time aoa a N e When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time needed Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary
6. each additional touch of the control Each of the EXPRESS COOK controls number pads 1 6 automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes or 6 minutes depending on which pad is touched The STOP CANCEL control clears any incorrect command and pauses and or cancels any program during cooking It will not erase the time of day A cooking program may be paused by touching STOP CANCELonce or by opening the door The cycle may be resumed by touching START 30SEC A cooking program may be canceled by touching STOP CANCEL twice or by opening the door and then touching STOP CANCEL The STOP CANCEL control is also used to lock and unlock the control panel See Control Lock section This is a standard 12 hour clock 1 00 12 59 If the clock is not set 0 00 will remain in the display When the clock is set the will flash During cooking the clock may be seen for 3 seconds by touching CLOCK To Set The microwave oven must be in standby mode no functions operating 1 Touch CLOCK control 00 00 will appear in the display with the first 0 flashing 2 Enter current time filling all four digits from left to right The first digit can be only 1 or 0 3 Touch CLOCK Tones are audible signals that indicate the following One tone 1 Valid entry short tone 2 End of stage in multistage cooking 3 Control lock activated or deactivated
7. long tone Five tones 1 End ofcycle 2 End of Kitchen Timer countdown The Kitchen Timer can be set in minutes and seconds upto 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time The Kitchen Timer may not be used while any other function is operating NOTE The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven To Set 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER control 00 00 will appear in the display with the first 0 flashing 2 Enter desired time in minutes and seconds filling all four digits from left to right Example 1 0 0 0 for 10 minutes or 0 5 0 0 for 5 minutes 3 Touch START 30SEC When the set time ends end of timer tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown to cancel the Kitchen Timer The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven must be in standby mode Touch and hold STOP CANCEL for 3 seconds until one long tone sounds and the display clears to show an outline of the display area Repeat to unlock control and return the display to the time of day If any pad is touched while the control is locked there will be no response from the microwave oven EN 8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces micro waves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate
8. the defrost time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 5 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the count down to pause or cancel cooking EN 11 The Memory feature can store up to 3 unique cooking programs The Auto Menu functions cannot be programmed as a memory To Use POPCORN 1 Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN to select size see chart function To Set Memory 1 Touch MEMORY control 1 will appear in the display for the first memory program 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the popping time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown to 2 Set the program following the instructions in Manual 1 pause or cancel popping Cooking or Cooking in Stages 3 Touch START 30SEC A valid entry tone will sound indicating that the program has been accepted to memory or Touch START 30SEC again The program will immediately start and it will be saved to memory To Set Second and Third Memory Programs Touch MEMORY PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE twice or three times then follow steps 2 and 3 above POTATO Once 1 1 8 oz 230g potato 2 times 2 2 16 0z 460g potatoes To Use Memory 3 times 3 3 24 oz 6909 potatoes 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door
9. under this limited warranty Any and all implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law MC Appliance Corporation is not liable for incidental or consequential damages and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of this product Under no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory without the prior written consent of MC Appliance Corporation Some states prohibit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on implied warranties This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Model Parts amp Labor Magnetron Parts Only Type of Service CCM16MC1W One Year Eight Years Carry In CCM16MC1B For Service or Assistance please call 888 775 0202 or visit us on the web at www mcappliance com to request warranty service or order parts EN 18
10. Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temper ature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid over cooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or sm
11. ZZA BEVERAGE DINNER PLATE annis Lae FROZEN VEGETABLE CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE iz sRell cm 15 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS scissa a si aea duin enu ena e Tauro e e dmn ei ee EEEE dana eta aea edema 16 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ARCING MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY EN 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE c If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 1 3 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page4 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals
12. all knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transf erred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturers recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use EN 9 MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods China Follow manufacturer s recommendatio
13. ating and fire 21 Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in place Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EN 3 261800317767 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven It is the responsib
14. ay Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel heating gt PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE DINNER Once 9 0 9 0 oz 255 g PLATE 2 times 12 0 12 00z 340 g 3 times 18 0 18 00z 510 9 1 Place food on plate s cover with plasticwrap and vent To Use DINNER PLATE 1 Place dinner plate on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch DINNER PLATE to select size see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the cooktime Whenthe cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CANCEL atany time during the countdown to pause or cancel heating PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE FROZEN Once 40 4 00z 113 g VEGETABLE 2times 80 8 0 0z 230 9 3times 160 16 00z 4609 1 Remove frozen vegetables from package 2 Place inmicrowave safe container 3 Add water 2 tbs 30mL to 4 0 oz 113 g vegetables 4tbs 60 ml to 8 00z 230 g vegetables 1 3 cup 80mL to 16 0 oz 460 g vegetables 4 Cover with plastic wrap andvent 5 Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking To Use FROZEN VEGETABLE 1 Placefood on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch FROZEN VEGETABLE to select amount see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the cooktime Whenthe cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown t
15. ay be seen for 3 seconds by touching POWER during the cycling stage When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel cooking Cook time may be added in 30 second increments during the second stage by touching START 30SEC control To Use Defrost As First Stage Touch Weight Defrost dEF1 appears in the display Enter the number of ounces between 4 and 100 ounces see Defrost section then follow steps 5 8 above for second stage programming Now e o The Defrost feature has two functions dEF1 which is an automatic defrost by weight and dEF2 which is a manual defrost by time The default power level is 30 and can be adjusted 1 Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice containers before defrosting 2 Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks 3 Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting 4 Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The Defrost feature should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or for frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide MEAT Beef ground steaks roast stew The narrow or fatty areas of irregu
16. d 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven shouldnot be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel EN 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a iaeaea EAST aE Kaa can annia dna aa ca AEAN ANOS eR reas K ORERETAN ES KESA 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS ERE 6 PARTSAND FEATURES neei arasa enteu aeaa bcs dads EONA saves CEA RPNN AASE SANS ERREEN ECOLAN padenada 7 TURNTABLE MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL EXPRESS COOK STOP CANCEL CLOCK PEE 8 He EE 8 KITCHEN TIMER CONTROL LOCK MICROWAVE OVEN USE 72 22 00 0 ioscedseccdstiatesssicccaaetssdtcccteatsebess tous savescuisusndaestondyasavasaetzegesstetesnencaneniaetio 9 FOOD CHARACTERISTICS rre pibe tht Pbi ee reti ede dieit net ri leen teresa tide ni se baud 9 COOKING GUIDELINES COOKWARE AND DINNERWARE ALUMINUM FOIL AND METAL dd0 MICROWAVE COOKING POWER e fe eei ecrire ea Pre Coleen idi Nana eder Poe eor ede denne dote cet cont 10 MANUAL COOKING 11 COOKING IN STAGES DEFROST MEMORY dhinn6ndibsigensssenei demere ilis erii CSERE AN La SET SENSARA 12 POPCORN M M 12 POTATO PI
17. e door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent rinse and dry Never use abrasive powders or pads 3 When opened the door must not be subjected to strain for example a child hanging on an opened door or any load could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury and also damage to the door Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a competent service technician It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to the i Door bent ii Hinges and Hookes broken or loosened iii Door seals and sealing surfaces 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly competent service technician 5 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed 6 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation EN 15 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A Q Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed No Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking Can I open the door when the oven is operating The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain unti
18. foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave EN 17 Criterion Limited Warranty MC Appliance Corporation warrants each new Counvertop Microwave Oven to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part s at the company s option for any part s of the unit that have failed during the warranty period Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year from the date of purchase A copy of the dated sales receipt or invoice is required to receive warranty service by an authorized service agent In addition MC Appliance Corporation warrants the magnetron parts only to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of eight years The consumer is responsible for all labor and transportation expenses related to the diagnosis and replacement of the magnetron after the initial one year warranty expires In the event the unit requires replacement or refund under the terms of this warranty the consumer is responsible for all transportation expenses to return the unit to our factory prior to receiving a replacement unit or refund A copy of the dated sales receipt invoice is required to receive warranty service replacement or ref
19. he oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure For proper ventilation allow 4 inches 10 16 cm of space between oven top sides rear and adjacent surfaces m o 4 Away from radio and TV sets Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV radio antenna feeder etc Place the oven as far from them as possible Away from heating appliances and water taps Keep the oven away from heat steam or splashing liquids These things can adversely affect oven wiring and contacts Power supply Check your local power source This microwave oven requires a current of approximately 15 amperes AC 120Volts 60Hz grounded outlet 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally a o 7 The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is about 4 inches 10 16 cm
20. if door is bent or if hinges are loose or broken Do not operate the oven empty This will damage the oven Do not attempt to dry clothes newspapers or other materials in the oven They may catch on fire Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects This can damage the oven temperature to even out stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray Place the package on a microwave safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers suggested popping time Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can result in buring the popcorn or risk of fire Remember the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle Remove with caution and use pot holders If you see arcing touch the STOP CANCEL pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or
21. ility of the user to correct such interference GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded and either 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 WARNING Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances EN 4 INSTALLATION Examine the oven after unpacking Check for damage such as a misaligned door broken door or dent in the cavity If any damage is visible DO NOT INSTALL and notify your dealer immediately Level flat location Install the microwave oven on a level flat surface Ventilation Do not block air vents If they are blocked during operation t
22. l the door is closed Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity The holes are made to allow light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking Never cook eggs without piercing their shells Why this standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed Standing time is very important With microwave cooking the heat is in the food not in the oven Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue even after the food is removed from the oven Standing time for joints of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside EN 16 Q A What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave co
23. lar shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Lamb stew and chops Pork chops ribs roasts sausage 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover POULTRY Place in microwave safe baking dish chicken breast side up Do not cover Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Place in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover To Defrost by Weight 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch WEIGHT DEFROST dEF1 will appear 3 Enter the weight in ounces from 4 to 100 If an invalid value is entered the microwave oven will not start 4 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 5 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during the countdown to pause or cancel cooking To Defrost by Time 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch TIME DEFROST dEF2 will appear in the display 3 Enter the desired time for defrosting The default microwave power is power level 3 If you want to change the power level press POWER once and the LED will display PL 3 then press the number pad of the power level you wanted 4 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down
24. ns Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Use nonrecycled and those approved by Dinnerware the manufacturer for microwave oven use Napkins Plastic Wraps Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags Covers for microwave oven use Dinnerware Containers Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Silicone Follow manufacturer s recommendations Bakeware Straw Wicker Do not use in microwave oven Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 10096 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines 1 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor 2 Always use the turntable 3 To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow c
25. o pause or cancel cooking EN 13 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation Unplug the power cord before cleaning any part of this oven 1 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water rinsed and dried with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings If the Control Panel becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in ROLLER GUIDE The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray GLASS TRAY DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place DO NOT u
26. oking guide says Check your cooking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent over cooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty Yes Never run it empty Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacture s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by Stopping the oven as soon as the popping Slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glas
27. ontact with another metal object during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners Such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or Silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven PERCENT NUMBER USE NAME 100 High 10 Quick heating convenience default setting foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 80 8 Heating rice pasta or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf 70 7 Reheating a single serving of Medium High food 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 4 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium 3 Low Defrost Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods 20 2 Softening butter cheese and ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit 0 0 Work with fan for no power EN 10 To Use 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch TIME COOK
28. or vapors 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 7 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 8 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 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave
29. otate in either direction to help cook food more evenly For best cooking results do notoperate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any ofthe parts To Install 1 Install the hub into the hole in the center of the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved mounds in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Time Weight Defrost Defrost Kitchen Timer Popcorn Potato Pizza Frozen Dinner Vegetable Plate Beverage EXPRESS COOK 2 5 8 Memory When power is first supplied to the microwave oven 0 00 will appear in the display If the 0 00 appears in the display atany other time a power failure has occurred R eset the clock if needed See Clock section When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cook time remaining When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day if the clock is set or Timer countdown EN 7 The START control START 30SEC pad begins any function If cooking is interrupted by touching STOP CANCEL or by opening the door touching START 30SEC will resume the cycle The 30SEC control START 30SEC automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time with
30. paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 17 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons a Do not overheat the liquid b Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it c Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 18 Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals for example sulfides and chlorides Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable 19 Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven 20 Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overhe
31. s cookware USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces Wipe with a mild detergent rinse and dry Never use abrasive powders or pads Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven Food Never use your microwave oven for home canning The oven is not designed for proper home canning Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume Always use the minimum recipe cooking time It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking If food is overcooked nothing can be done Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully These can quickly dry out burn or catch on fire Do not heat eggs in the shell Pressure may build up and eggs can explode Potatoes apples egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the ARCING Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged or
32. se any other Glass Tray with this oven If Glass Tray is hot ALLOW TO COOL before cleaning or placing it in water DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray EN 14 no way indicates malfunction of the unit It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry Glass Tray Roller Guide BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist you may prevent an unnecessary service call The oven doesn t work 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged in 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 3 Check that the cooking time is set 4 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house Sparking in the cavity 1 Check utensils Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used 2 Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls If there is still a problem contact the service station A list of these stations is included in the oven CARE AND CLEANING Although your oven is provided with safety features it is important to observe the following 1 Itis important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks 2 Do not place any object between the oven front face and th
33. und This warranty covers appliances in use within the continental United States Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico This warranty does not cover the following Damages due to shipping damage or improper installation Damages due to misuse or abuse Content losses due to failure of the unit e Inside components such as turntable roller guide light bulbs etc Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instructions on proper use of the product or improper installation Replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers e Failure of this product if used for other purposes than its intended purpose Disposal costs for any failed unit not returned to our factory e Any delivery installation costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized service technician is not available The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions Refunds for non repairable products are limited to the price paid for the unit per the sales receipt Limitations of Remedies and Exclusions Product repair in accordance with the terms herein is your sole and exclusive remedy
34. when using a microwave popcorn popper For best cooking results do not try to pop unpopped kern Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results 6 Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content For bag sizes not listed in this section follow directions on the package oP EN 12 PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE PIZZA Once 4 0 1 4 0z 113 g slice 2 times 8 0 2 8 oz 230 g slices 3 times 14 0 3 14 0z 400 g slices 1 Place pizza slice s on a paper towel or paper plate To Use PIZZA 1 Place pizza on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch PIZZA to select number of slic es see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day 4 Touch STOP CANCEL at any time during th e countdown to pause or cancel heating PAD TOUCH DISPLAY SERVING SIZE BEVERAGE Once 1 1 4 oz 120 mL cup 2times 2 2 8 0z 240 mL cups 3times 3 3 12 0z 360 mL cups 1 Do not cover 2 The diameter of the cup s opening will affect how the liquid heats Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster To Use BEVERAGE 1 Place cup s on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch BEVERAGE to select amount see chart 3 Touch START 30SEC The display will count down the heat time When the cycle ends the end of cycle tones will sound and the display will return to the time of d
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