Whirlpool MH6110XE User's Manual
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1. Appliances Making Your World A Little Easier Use AndCare A Note to You Microwave Oven Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Questions and Answers If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION PART NO 3828W5A0609 4359620 MODEL MH61 Kot g S74 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card provided with your appli ance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram in the Dealer Name Serial Number Getting to Know section Please also record the pu2. Using the bi level cooking rack You can order a Bi Level Cooking Rack Part No 4358803 from your Whirlpool dealer for AWAR N i N e extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven If your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the HARE A rack you can order it by part number by eae calling 1 800 253 1301 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove items from Inserting the rack microwave Do not touch areas near oven vent openings during use Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns NOTES First position Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven S Donor stone the metal ac ining oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result e Use rack only in the microwave oven s Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven e Do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first e Do not place a metal cooking container on rack Place a microwave safe plate under container e Only use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking at more than one leve
3. F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or 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 Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3828W5A0609 4359620 08 97 1997 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in Korea
4. grammed earlier is still running The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a minute timer SOLUTION Contact a qualified Whirlpool service technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Check electric company for a power failure Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer Firmly close and latch door Touch START ENTER Check instructions for the function you are operating Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel previous programming Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low Check the Microwave cooking chart in the Cooking Guide section Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time Completely close oven door Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION You do not hear the Program ming Tone audible signal The Display shows 88 88 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 an
5. 1 Display The Display includes a clock 2 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed and indicators to tell you time of day by Number Pads to set a cooking time cooking time settings and cooking See pages 23 25 and 26 for more functions selected information continued on next page 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 10 11 14 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed See page 24 for more informa tion See the Microwave cooking chart on page 44 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 Cook Power or to add an extra minute at the set Cook Power to your cooking cycle See page 36 for more information AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers See page 27 for more information WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 34 for more information AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight See page 29 for more information POPCORN Touch t
6. e See the Auto defrost chart for defrosting directions for each food To defrost items not listed in the Auto defrost chart use 30 Cook Power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information 2 Choose food categorgy Example for Meat To select categories follow this chart CATEGORY Meat Poultry Fish TOUCH Efe DEFROST CATEGORY Fish once oe TOUCH AUTO once twice three maA DEFROST times WEIGHT 3 Enter food s weight in pounds TOUCH YOU SEE and tenths of a pound Example for 1 2 lbs NOTES e For converting fractions of a pound to decimals see the Weight conver sion chart e If you enter an incorrect weight touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight EE ENTER ee WEIGHT continued on next page USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 Start oven TOUCH START ENTER Q 5 After half the cook time is over Display will prompt you to turn over food while oven continues to defrost Open door turn over food and shield any warm portions NOTE If you do not open the door within two minutes the Display will resume the countdown Close the door 6 Restart oven TOUCH YOU SEE START AUTO DEF TIME ENTER Q time remaining At end of defrosting time YOU SEE AUTO DEF four tones will sound 30 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT P
7. All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food 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 the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e 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 heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole f
8. Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 49 WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct FROM DATE OF PURCHASE defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens WARRANTY if defective in materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty
9. NOTE Two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off 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 e Close the door and the light goes off OR TOUCH OFF CANCEL Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads To lock or deactivate the control panel Touch and hold START ENTER for four seconds Three tones followed by two tones will sound and LOC will appear on the Display To cancel the safety lock Touch and hold START ENTER for four seconds Two tones will sound and LOC will be cleared from the Display Using your cooktop under the hood e Do not leave the area when using your cooktop at a high setting Accidental fires from boilovers or spattering on the surface unit could spread especially if the exhaust fan is operating e Do not flame foods on the cooktop The fan if operating could spread the flame and cause personal injury or property damage NOTE This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control
10. not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination repair or adjustment e Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store the microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches For microwave ovens with a ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumu late on hood or fi
11. per serving at 50 2 4 min at 100 4 6 min at 100 6 8 min at 100 5 8 min at 50 9 12 min at 50 13 16 min at 50 3 4 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 2 3 2 min at 100 4 52 min at 100 15 25 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 45 55 sec at 100 11 2 min at 100 112 22 min at 100 1 2 min at 50 2 3 min at 50 8 12 sec at 50 11 15 sec at 100 18 22 sec at 100 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 PROCEDURE Cover loosely Cover with gravy or wax paper Check after 30 seconds per serving Cover Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times cross wise Cover with wax paper Wrap single roll bagel or muffin in paper towel To reheat several line plate with paper towel Cover with another paper towel Cover with paper towel Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using AUTO COOK in the Using Your Microwave Oven section for cooking without Cook Powers or cooking times MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking COOK POWER TIME VEGETABLES continued Cook at 100 Cook Power FOOD TIME FOOD Bacon per slice Ground Beef for Casse roles 1 b Hamburger Patties 2 Hamburge
12. the 2 speed Exhaust Fan 1 Choose fan speed o Cc O TIT NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the Fan OFF Pad will not turn the fan off o R 2 Turn off fan when desired O Cc Q I To set fan to run for a specific time NOTE The Minute Timer must not be in use when starting this feature 1 Start fan 4 Oo Cc O I O D GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2 Touch TIMER SET NOTE If both the fan and light are oper ating and the TIMER SET Pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be con trolled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before HR MN is displayed 3 Set fan run time Example to run fan for 1 hour and 30 minutes 4 Start timed fan feature NOTES e The letter F indicates the timed fan feature has been selected If both the timed fan and light features have been selected an H Hood will be displayed To check the remaining fan time during a cooking cycle To cancel the timed fan feature NOTE Touching the TIMER OFF Pad shuts off both the fan and timed feature Touching the Fan OFF Pad shuts off just the fan TOUCH START ENTER Q O R TOUCH TOUCH TIMER OFF Y
13. AUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops 4 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begin ning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than lb Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting r
14. OU SEE 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the cooktop countertop light The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light 2 Turn off light when desired To set light to be on for a specific time NOTE The Minute Timer must not be in use when starting this feature 1 Turn on light 2 Touch TIMER SET NOTE If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET Pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before HR MN is displayed 18 TOUCH LIGHT O D Oo Cc p I 4 O Cc O I eo Ps 4 O Cc 2 I twice within 3 seconds GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Set light on time TOUCH Example to turn light on for two hours Siel 4 Start timed light feature NOTES The letter L indicates the timed light feature has been selected f both the timed light and fan features have been selected an H Hood will be displayed 0 R Cc O ma To check the remaining light time during a cooking cycle O Cc O I To cancel the timed light feature NOTE Touching the TIMER OFF Pad shuts off both the light and timed feature Touch ing the light OFF Pad shuts off just the light 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
15. YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions You can set your microwave oven to pop different size bags of popcorn You specify the setting by the number of times you touch POPCORN Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn NOTE if you want to change the popping time after choosing POPCORN see Adding or subtracting cook time 1 Place bag in oven and close door 2 Choose POPCORN Example for 3 5 oz regular bags To correctly set your microwave oven follow this chart Bag size ounces 3 5 3 0 1 75 Touch once twice three POPCORN times After three seconds oven starts popping popcorn AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Doing so can result in death fire or burns TOUCH YOU SEE POPCORN WEIGHT once YOU SEE COOK TIME time counts down continued on next page 35 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between POP and CORN and then show the time remaining At end of popping time Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100 Cook P
16. ace Replace the mounting screws 2 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove After replacing filters e Turn the power back on at the main power supply 3 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out Do not operate the hood without the filters in place To replace 1 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Replacing the cooktop and oven lights AWARNING Fire Hazard Use only candelabra base bulbs 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 30 watt maximum 3 We recommend replacing bulb s with Turn off power at main power candelabra base 30 watt bulb s available supply before replacing the from your authorized Whirlpool service light bulb company Part No 4158432 Failure to follow the above could 4 Turn the power back on at the main result in fire or electrical shock power supply The cooktop light 1 Turn off power at the main power supply 41 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven light AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb available from your authorized Whirlpool service company Part No 4158432 7 Replace the bu
17. ack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack continued on next page 31 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Fish setting Foop ATPAUSE __ _SPECIALINSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Shell Fish Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Poultr
18. crowave energy does not heat containers but heat from the food can make the container hot Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Electrical connection tf your electric power line or outlet Circuit breaker voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times or fuse box may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system 7 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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
19. d talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service e Whirlpool has a nation ol wide network of autho SERVICE rized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirl APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SEAVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co The command is not correct You have disabled the Re enter command Press and hold the number Pad 1 for 4 seconds There has been a power Reset the clock interruption 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e
20. de section 33 Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle NOTES WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD if additional WARM HOLD time is desired 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting 3 Start oven optional If you do not touch START ENTER the oven will start cooking 3 seconds after you complete the previous step To make WARM HOLD auto matically follow another cycle While you are touching in cooking instructions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER e When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run e You can set WARM HOLD to follow AUTO DEFROST COOK or multi cycle cooking 34 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN e Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD e Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time TOUCH TOUCH START ENTER G USING
21. e safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN A magnetron in the microwave oven Magnetron produces microwaves The microwaves move into the area under the oven floor There they bounce off the mixing antenna into the oven where they contact the food Mixing antenna Oven cavity Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking NOTE Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the minimum e If yo
22. ep 2 START will flash You then have one minute to touch START ENTER before the display returns to time of day At end of cooking time YOU SEE ENTER Q COOK four tones will sound Changing instructions You can change the cooking time any time by repeating Steps 2 and 3 23 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results some recipes call for different Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power the slower the cooking Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power Many micro wave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which Cook Power to use COOK POWER 10 100 of full power High 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power Medium High 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power Medium 4 40 of full power Medium Low Defrost 3 30 of full power 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and the Cook Power name usually used It also tells you when to use each Cook Power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available WHEN TO USE IT e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables e Heating cream soups e Heating rice pasta or casseroles e Cooking and
23. great deal e Let food stand for 2 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven s Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Microwave power rating A new rating method rates this oven at 850 watts However you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens that were rated before at 700 800 watts The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance Questions and Answers e aeons ee Can use a rack in my microwave oven You can use a rack only if rack is supplied so that may reheat or cook on two levels with your microwave oven Use of any rack at a time not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Can use either metal or aluminum pans Useable metal includes aluminum foil for in my microwave oven shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch wal
24. h When you have removed a grease filter or a charcoal filter remember to replace the filter before you operate the hood NOTE If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air the charcoal filter Part No 4359416 should be installed The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 12 months 1 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover 2 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and Replace all panels before operating shake to dry Do not clean filters with Failure to do so can result in death ammonia corrosive cleaning agents or electrical shock such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged Before removing filters 3 To replace grease filters slide filter in For your personal safety turn off the the frame slot on one side of the opening electric power at the main power supply Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place 39 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Charcoal filter To remove 2 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into 1 Remove the vent cover mounting screws pl
25. heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate e Simmering stews Heating pastries Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods e Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Minute Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 24 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Set Cook Power Example for 50 Cook Power 4 Start oven NOTE If you do not do this step within three seconds of doing Step 3 START will flash You then have one minute to touch START ENTER before the Display returns to time of day At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power any time by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 COOK 4 4 Q Oo N O 5 T I TOUCH COOK POWER TOUCH u TOUCH START ENTER G four tones will sou
26. his pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 35 for more information Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers quantities weights or food categories CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 21 for more information TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 22 for more information 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer See pages 17 19 and 22 for more information START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START ENTER Also touch this pad to activate or deactivate the safety lock feature See page 15 for more information OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display See page 15 for more information FAN HIGH Touch this pad to turn on the fan at high speed See page 16 for more information FAN LOW Touch this pad to turn on the fan at low speed See page 16 for more information OFF Touch this pad to turn off the fan See page 16 for more information LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 18 for more information NIGHT LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop night light See page 18 for more
27. ime in small increments If you want to cook two meals or con tainers of food at the same time you can do so with the Bi Level Cooking Rack For example you can cook two frozen dinners or reheat two plates of food by placing one on the rack and one under the rack Starting temperature of food e 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 reheated 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 reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture
28. information OFF Touch this pad to turn off the cooktop countertop light See page 18 for more information NOTES e If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch the Start Enter pad in 5 seconds the Start indicator light will flash e If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the Start indicator light will flash Touch START ENTER to restart the oven e If you choose a function but do not press another command pad within 1 minute the display returns to the time of day and you have to start over GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Two tones sound once every minute after an End of Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven e Two consecutive short tones will sound while entering and exiting from a hidden feature Time of Day or next highest priority display e Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry To disable audible signals e Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for 4 seconds to disable programming tone End of Cooking End of Cycle Data Entry Invalid Entry and Reminder signals To turn signals back on Repeat steps under To disable audible signals above
29. ish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing 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 then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch high This ensures even heating of the container bottom 46 e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch Container must be half filled To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 4 inch between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers 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 a
30. ith a cord having a grounding wire with a a grounded metallic permanent wiring grounding plug The plug must be plugged system or an equipment grounding con into an outlet that is properly installed ductor should be run with the circuit and grounded conductors and connected to the equip WARNING improper use of the ment grounding terminal or lead on the lt grounding can result in a risk of appliance electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service man if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven In this Section How your microwave oven works Microwave oven features For best cooking results Control panel features Radio interference Using the exhaust fan Testing your microwave oven Using the cooktop countertop Testing your dinnerware or cookware Using the bi level cooking rack Operating safety precautions Setting the clock Electrical connection Using the Minute Timer AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens ar
31. l Second position Turn rack upside down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged NOTES in or after a power failure the Display will You can set the clock even while the oven show 88 88 For the first 30 seconds after is cooking food the power is on you can set the clock time i f e If you enter an incorrect time and touch without touching CLOCK After 30 seconds CLOCK three tones will sound Enter the has gone by you must follow the directions correct time below to set the time If a time of day is not 2 f set 88 88 will show on the Display until If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the Display will show the last youtouc CLOC time of day set or if no time of day has been set To set time O Cc O I 1 Choose setting YOU SEE ENTER J L M I7 LE i IS TIME for 3 seconds YOU SEE 2 Enter time of day Example for 12 00 3 Complete entry YOU SEE TOUCH TOUCH OR 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch TIMER SET After 1 second Enter time to be counted down Example for 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If you ente
32. lb holder and mounting screw 8 Slide the top of the vent cover into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws Replace the mounting screws Turn the 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to power back on at the main power supply remove 42 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 02 Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Pie Whole 1 slice STARTING TEMP Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated TIME POWER 4 2 min at 70 22 42 min at 70 45 sec 1 min per serving at 50 1 3 min
33. looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water 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 of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar 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 Cleaning the bi level cooking rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans ers to clean rack 38 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Caring for the filters Do not allow grease and soil to build up Grease filters in the grease filters It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency Remove and clean grease filters at least once a mont
34. ls or door For more information see Using aluminum foil in the Cooking Guide section Sometimes the door of my microwave This appearance is normal and does not oven appears wavy Is this normal affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear You hear the sound of the transformer when when my microwave oven is operating the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when As the food becomes hot it will conduct the microwave food in it thought that this heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot should not happen pads to remove food after cooking 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 Can pop popcorn in my microwave Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn oven How do get the best results following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad 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 You can also use special microwave pop pers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during cooking exhaust vent The microwave oven has been designed t
35. lter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire in the Do not use the cavity for storage pur oven cavity poses Do not leave paper products Do not overcook food Carefully cooking utensils or food in the cavity attend the microwave oven if paper when not in use plastic or other combustible materials Do not mount over a sink are placed inside the oven to facilitate Do not store anything directly on top cooking of the microwave oven when the micro Remove wire twist ties from paper wave oven is in operation or plastic bags before placing bag in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven c Do not operate the oven if it is f with the door open since open door damaged It is particularly important operation can result in harmful that the oven door close properly and exposure to microwave energy It is that there is no damage to the important not to defea
36. nd 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to two cycles 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER TT r at COOK LAITE TIME cook Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 3d T S E COOK 3 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER E COOK mt FLY POWER con Example for 50 Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE m p 5 COOK 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and Cook Power for second cycle USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START 2 i Li ENTER A aii TIME first cycle After the first cycle is over the next cycle will count down At end of cooking time YOU SEE COOK four tones will sound Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook NOTE See the Microwave cooking chart common microwave prepared foods without in the Cooking Guide section for cooking needing to program times and Cook Powers with Cook Power and cooking time AUTO COOK has preset times and Cook Po
37. o vent this steam out the top vent 47 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call Nothing will operate The microwave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking 48 POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has experienced a power failure You are using the oven as a timer The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was pro
38. of the oven s basic features 1 2 Door Handle Pull to open door Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks Two Position Bi Level Cooking Rack Accessory optional Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time See page 20 for more information 11 Filter See page 39 for cleaning information Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light See pages 18 and 41 for more information Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches See pages 16 19 for more information Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 13 15 for more information Vent Grille Cooking Guide Use as a quick reference for Auto Cook and Auto Defrost settings Model and Serial Number Plate GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 see pages 15 37 COOK DEF TEMP CONV START WEIGHT Q TY TIME COMBI REHEAT OFF CANCEL l
39. ower or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door after touching OFF CANCEL or during cooking 1 Make sure food is in oven time remaining YOU SEE COOK four tones will sound e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power e You cannot use ADD MINUTE with POPCORN AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST e You cannot use ADD MINUTE to start the oven if any program other than the Minute Timer is on the Display 2 Choose ADD MINUTE Example for cooking for one minute 36 TOUCH YOU SEE TIME USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Adding or subtracting cook time f a preset cook time is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 after choosing AUTO COOK or POPCORN You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts To increase cook time by 10 TOUCH YOU SEE 9 To decrease cook time by 10 TOUCH YOU SEE 7 iia To reset to the original cook time TOUCH YOU SEE example for auto cook Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven
40. r Patties 4 Meat Loaf 1 lbs Chicken Pieces 100 100 100 100 100 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice 4 6 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 11 to 22 min 1st side 21 2 min 2nd side 2 3 min 13 19 min 6 9 min Ib Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Turkey Breast 100 then 70 5 min 8 12 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Fish Fillets 1 Ib Scallops and Shrimp 1 Ib VEGETABLES 100 100 5 6 min 312 512 min Cook at 100 Cook Power FOOD Beans Green or Yellow 1 Ib Broccoli 1 Ib Carrots 1 b TIME 6 12 min 6 10 min 8 12 min Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 Potatoes Baked 4 medium Squash Summer 1 Ib Applesauce 4 servings Baked Apples 4 Chocolate melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 4 Hot Cereals 1 serving 4 servings Nachos large plate Water for Beverage 1 cup 2 cups 4 9 min 6 16 min 13 19 min 3 8 min 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 2 3 min 1 5 min 4 7 min 112 22 min 2 4 min 4 6 min Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e 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 t
41. r cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven _ Eee with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could dam age the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Operating safety precautions Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached l eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone Never pull on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Use hot pads Mi
42. r more than 4 digits three tones will sound Touch START ENTER to count down the 3 digit time you have entered or touch TIMER OFF to clear the Display To start over touch TIMER SET and re enter desired time Start countdown NOTE If you do not do this step within three seconds of doing Step 2 START will flash You then have 1 minute to touch START ENTER or TIMER SET before the Display returns to time of day At end of countdown To cancel Minute Timer 22 NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET O C O Ir TOUCH elel 6 R O Cc O I TIME one tone will sound YOU SEE time of day Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully In This Section Cooking at high cook power Auto defrost chart Cooking at different cook Defrosting tips Using WARM HOLD Cooking with more than one Using POPCORN cook cycle 5 Using ADD MINUTE Using AUTO COOK Addi traci kti s Using AUTO DEFROST ing or subtracting cook time Cooking at high cook power t Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER T COOK ae Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 2 i m 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE If you do not do this step within START three seconds of doing St
43. rchase date of pealer Access your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 1 800 253 1301 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries 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 e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven s Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should
44. t or tamper with 1 Door bent interl A NE SARI intel E 2 Hinges and latches broken b Do not place any object between the or loosened oven front face and the door or allow f soil or cleaner residue to accumulate 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces on sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused AWARNING electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this _ appliance be provided Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances Do not use an extension cord If the power The microwave oven must be grounded In supply cord is too short have a qualified the event of an electrical short circuit electrician or serviceman install an outlet grounding reduces the risk of electric shock near the microwave oven by providing an escape wire for the electric For a permanently connected appliance current The microwave oven is equipped This appliance must be connected to w
45. u cannot find a glass cover use recommended cooking time If necessary wax paper paper towels or microwave touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner operating or after it has completed the to vent steam during cooking cooking cycle see Using ADD MINUTE in the Using Your Microwave section for more information Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help you make sure food is cooked evenly Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause e Moving the receiver away from the interference to your radio TV or similar microwave oven equipment When there is interference Plugging the microwave oven into a you can reduce it or remove it by different outlet so that the microwave Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces oven and receiver are on different of the oven branch circuits e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions in the Cooking at high cook power section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Testing your dinnerware o
46. ults when food to be thawed is a minimum of O F If food has been stored in a refrig erator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of O F or below always program a lower food weight for a short er defrosting time to prevent cooking the food e If the food is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight If the food is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven e For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Gui
47. wers for five major food categories Casseroles Baked Potatoes Baked Goods Fresh Canned Vegetables and Frozen Vegetables To use AUTO COOK 1 Touch AUTO COOK 1 to 5 times to select the desired category 2 Wait 4 seconds 3 Touch AUTO COOK again to increase the number of servings or items See chart below for quantities The number of servings items you can cook are shown in the chart below NUMBER OF TOUCH CATEGORY CUPS ITEMS AUTO COOK Baked Potatoes Fresh Canned Frozen Vegetables Pe 5 times 1 4 27 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose AUTO COOK TOUCH YOU SEE Example for Casseroles bs aura COOK After 3 seconds 3 To increase cups items TOUCH 4 Start oven optional TOUCH YOU SEE If you do not touch START ENTER the START ot Pid oven will start cooking 3 seconds after BEE E S you complete the previous step ENTER ee At end of cooking time YOU SEE AUTO COOK four tones will sound 28 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times The 3 stage defrost cycle is programmed for meat poultry and fish All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being defrosted Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door NOTES
48. y setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole up to Turn over finish defrosting Place chicken breast side up on a 9 Ibs breast side down Cover microwavable roasting rack Finish warm areas with aluminum defrosting by immersing in cold water foil Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Separate pieces and Place on a microwavable roasting rack rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas Finish defrosting by immersing in cold with aluminum foil water Cornish Hens Whole Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turkey Breast under Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack 6 Ibs with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water 32 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac tions 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 NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound 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 e Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food AUTO DEFROST gives best res
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