Quasar MQS1063EV User's Manual
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1. DO NOT reheat bread and pastry products Use manual power and time 5 DO NOT reheat beverages Convenience Pads Example To cook 11 oz 300 g of Frozen Dinners 1 FROZEN FOODS 3 times FROZ DINNER i SERVING WEIGHT Press the desired FROZEN FOODS Pad until the desired category number appears in the Display Screen Select the desired serving weight as seen in the Dispiay Screen 5 Start oking time will appear he Display Screen and gin to count down LL an SERVING WEIGHT HINTS cc DO a 2 3 4 6 slices Place slices of bacon on a microwaveable rack and cover LL c5 gt with waxed paper or paper towel e tb 1 2 3 4 pieces Pierce Skin Follow manufacturers instructions e 5 us E Following manufacturers directions for amount of liquid oo o covering or stirring Use large container to prevent boil over Li ERE o 2 lt 110 225 g Follow manufacturers directions for covering or Cc gt e 5 10 16 oz removing covers For best results do not use Ox GS 150 300 450 g frozen foods packaged in foil trays Halfway 2 a 11 15 0z through cooking rearrange or stir zoe 300 430 9 TI oz a Y 4 8 oz 1 0 1 5 lb Cover with lid or plastic wrap Add 2 tbsp to cy ow 110 300 500 800g 1 4 cup of water Stir occasionally during cooking Let X stand covered 3 5 minutes before serving Us 12. 2 above before pressing Start Pad 2 When selecting HIGH power you can Start from step 2 once P 100 HIGH twice dEF DEFROST 3 times P 70 MEDIUM HIGH 4 times P 50 MEDIUM 5 times P 30 MEDIUM LOW 6 times P 10LOW Child Safety Lock This feature allows the prevention of use by children not including door mechanism You can set Child Lock when the display shows a dot or time of day To Set Press 3 times CHILD appears on the Display Screen To Cancel t HOLD CLEAR Press 3 times Dot or time of day reappears in the Display Screen 10 Timer Setting bs This feature allows you to program a Stand Time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as Minute Timer and or to program Delay Start To Use as a Kitchen Timer Example To count 5 minutes T Press Timer Pad Set desired amount of time using the number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Press Time will count down without oven operating To Set Stand Time Example To stand for 5 minutes after cooking 3 mins at MEDIUM Power Set the desired cooking program see page 10 Power amp Time Setting Set desired amount of Stand Time using the number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Press Cooking will start After cooking stand time will count down without oven operating To Set Delay Start Example To delay the start of cooking 5 minutes b
3. 2 3 4 pieces Potatoes must be pierced several times before 6 8 oz each cooking Place on a microwave safe dish Do not cover 2c water Xt salt t oil 3c water 4t salt 1t oil 4c water Xt salt ZT oil 5c water 1t salt 1T oil 55g 2 02 110 g 4 oz 170 g 6 oz 225 g 8 oz Use hot tap water Be sure to use a large enough dish to prevent spills After cooking rinse and drain For more information regarding microwave cooking order our new COOKING GUIDE DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PRICE Cooking Guide BOOOB8250AP 9 49 Glass Tray A060156900P 18 79 Roller Ring B290D5952AP 8 40 For pricing quotes call or write the Parts amp Literature Department at the phone or address listed below Please have your credit card information readily available Shipping amp handling are not included Price amp availability subject to change Sorry no COD s MATSUSHITA SERVICES COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South 800 833 9626 Phone Kent WA 98032 800 237 9080 FAX 13 Notes Microwave Shortcuts lt Butter Melted 4 pound Butter Softened pound Chocolate Melted 1 square 1 oz Chocolate Melted cup chips Bacon Separated 1 Ib Cream Cheese Softened 3 oz Cup of Water boiling 1 cup 8 oz 2 cups 16 oz Cup of Milk scalded 1 cup 8 oz 2 cups 16 oz Coconut Toasted A cup Ground Beef Browned 1 Ib Ice Cream Softened gallon Nut
4. bag or a piece of cotton string Do not close with metal twist tie Make six inch 1 cm slits by closure EINER LM require short cooking times such as hot dogs Paper Towels Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave Plastic Should be labeled Suitable for microwave healing Microwave Safe only Check manufacturers directions for recommended Cookware and uses Some microwave safe plastic dishes are not suitable Storage Dishes for cooking foods with high fat content Plastic Foam Cups Yes Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature B E ES NN Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture Straw Wicker Wood Use only for short term reheating Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature Thermometers Microwave safe only Yes Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers Conventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain pue ru ames A TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a 1 cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested heat one minute at HIGH If the container Ideal for microwave cooking and browning is microwave oven safe it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot If the container is hot it has absorbed some microwa
5. ii 13 Before Requesting SOPVICG sisi ciscscccsesdccsusvenscispasisabduicacedesgecavaevlecuteaiivinbsnitess o Eo rn d ae 17 Care of Your Microwave AA ehe a divtv t eir Cal EE Teen 17 Technical Specifications MT Tee 1 Quick Guide to Operation ius rascar cdi Back Cover Technical Specifications Power Consumption 111A 1180W Output 750 W Outside Dimensions including trim kit 14 x 20 x 14 H x W x Dy 365 x 510 x 360mm Oven Cavity Dimensions 9 x 13 x 13e Hx W xD 229 x 353 x 338mm Operating Frequency 2 450 MHz Uncrated Weight Approx 37 lbs 16 8 kg IEC 705 88 Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device When using this electric appliance 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 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on back of the front cover This appliance must be grounded Connect oniy to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDIN
6. oven use Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used Do NOT use newspapers or paper bags for cooking Fire can result Do NOT hit or strike control panel Damage to controls may occur Fire can result POT HOLDERS may be needed when cooking Heat is transferred from the hot food to the cooking container and from the cooking container to the Glass Tray Glass Tray can be very hot after removing cooking container from oven Do NOT store flammable materials next to on top of or in the oven These could be fire hazards SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions INSTALLATION amp GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For The Dealer Unpack oven remove all packing material examine the oven and parts for any damage such as dents broken door latches or cracks in the door Notify the supplier immediately if oven is damaged Make sure that you have all parts needed for proper assembly See Parts List and exploded drawing for installation Piacement of Oven 1 This oven is specifically designed to be built in to recreational vehicles For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow The MINIMUM cabinet requirements are 14 H x 20 W x 14 D 365mm H x 520mm W x 355mm D a Do NOT block air vents if they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat If the oven ove
7. trim should not be used as arcing may occur 8 PAPER TOWELS CLOTHS e Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain a synthetic fiber woven into them The synthetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite e Do not use paper bags or recycled paper products in the microwave oven 9 BROWNING DISHES OVEN COOKING BAGS Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only Always follow instructions provided by the manufacturer Do not preheat browning dish more than 8 minutes e If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave cooking prepare according to package directions Do not use a wire twist tie to close bag 10 THERMOMETERS o Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven Arcing may occur 11 BABY FORMULA FOOD e Do not heat baby formula or food in the microwave oven The glass jar or surface of the food may appear warm while the interior can burn the infant s mouth and esophagus 12 REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS e When reheating pastry products check temperature of any fillings before eating Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot while the surface remains warm to the touch ex jelly donuts 13 GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES o Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food o Do not leave oven unattended while in use _ Cookware and Utensil Guide Yes Small strips of foil can be molded around thin Alu
8. ARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a three wire extension cord that has a third blade grounding plug and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance Radio Interference 1 Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment 2 When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures a Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page 17 b Place the radio TV etc away from the microwave oven as far as possible c Use a properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception Wiring Requireniehie 1 The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave oven If it does the branch circuit fuse may blow or the circuit breaker may trip or the food may cook slower than the times recommended in this manual The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven 120V Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
9. G INSTRUCTIONS found on pages 3 and 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions found on pages 3 and 4 Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth As with any appliance CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN USED BY CHILDREN 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 Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should NOT be heated in
10. Quasar Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Model MQS1063EV Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely This manual contains Safety Instructions Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the Oven To order Cooking Guide amp replacement parts see page 13 See Quick Guide on back cover SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FURTHER REFERENCE 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 with the door open since open door damaged It is particularly important operation can result in harmful that the oven door close properly exposure to microwave energy It is and that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper 1 door bent with the safety interlocks 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do not place any object between the 3 door seals and sealing surfaces oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to d The oven should not be adjusted or accumulate on sealing surfaces repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel STAPLE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE The serial number of this product may be found on the right side of the oven door Mode No opening You should note the model number and the seria number of this oven in the space Serial No provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase for future referen
11. a fire or other accident causing slow cooking The manufacturer is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of the oven with other than specified voltage 3 The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP 120 VOLT 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET Where a standard two prong outlet is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet N Power Supply 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 a the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrica rating of the appliance b the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord c the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally Practical Hints Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven 1 HOME CANNING DRYING FOODS SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed jar Pressure will build up and the jar may explode Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper canning temperature Improperly canned food
12. ce Date of Purchase O Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd 1996 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Operation Precautions for Microwave Energy cccssssccsssserscesssenssessssrsssceeesssssceusnecceesensserees Inside Front Cover Important Safety Instructions T arriendan dando reir AEREA iaa Tal soi 2 Installation and Grounding Instructions uusassseensonausouessonanonunnennnnnsonnunnnnnannmnnnnnnnnennenuunnnnnenaunennnnnnsanen 3 4 A M ov dig ves es plas EOS as tes OD Velo dad ca Pa br au a ae sb ANA ETUR UIN D EAD e E REU 5 Cookware and Utensil GU BB inae ap roni ca sarna nicind anne nn une SER Hann Ua d Fa nU ek x Mi ARR Y ci iaa idad 6 Food Characterisikks mee E HE 7 Cooking TOCOMIQUES rc ia 7 Feature DIA aa 9 Control PA A a di 9 Operation Weight Conversion OZ ID or G KG eee eene eere neret n aree arrastra sana aa nao ranac o nanna ares ena nasa ana 9 Clock Setting PSP ERE 10 Child Safety LOCK quM 10 Power amp Time Settings iocos eate dee qva RO ii Vii DE IN QP RE 10 lauri Pee MR 10 juni dipl eL e Y 11 ll 1 fate Opak nts 12 Auto DCTS AC e LC S 12 ii eror iii P 13 Microwave ShOHECUIS uiris GRE quu A e me Ec ee ca cU aerate Cere 15 Maintenance Parts Order FO Mint casi is
13. efore setting the cooking program of MED for 3 minutes Set desired amount of delayed time using the number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Set the desired cooking program see page 10 Power amp Time Setting LEVEL Med 4 times Y Ls o Lo 3 00 Press Delayed time will count down Then cooking will start NOTES 1 If oven door is opened during the Stand Time or Kitchen Timer the time on the screen will continue to count down 2 Delay Start cannot be programmed before any Auto Control Function This is to prevent the starting temperature of the food from rising before defrosting or cooking begins A change in the starting temperature could cause inaccurate cooking results 11 Auto Defrost This feature allows you to defrost meat poultry and seafood by weight without setting time Example To defrost 1 2 Ib of meat AUTO DEFROST Ib kg Set the weight of the food using the number pads Weight of the frozen food must be programmed in pounds and tenths of a pound not ounces See chart below Press 1 2 for 1 2 lbs Defrosting time appears in the Display Screen and begins to count down NOTE The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate The recommended maximum weight of meat is 4 Ibs 1 8 kg poultry 6 Ibs 2 7 kg and seafood 3 Ibs 1 4 kg 2 The oven beeps once during the d
14. efrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged To prevent overdefrosting thin areas or edges can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil 3 For best results the minimum recommended weight is 0 5 Ib 220 g 4 Stand time or power level may be programmed after Auto Defrost Conversion Chart Follow this chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound If a piece of meat weighs 1 95 pounds or 1 pound 14 ounces program 1 9 pounds h Tenths of a Pound o o 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 12 Auto Reheat This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 servings of precooked room temperature and refrigerator temperature foods without setting power and time Example To reheat 2 cups of soup Press until the desired number of servings appears in the Display Screen Press Time appears in the Display Screen and begins to count down NOTE 1 Auto Reheat can be programmed for 1 to 4 servings 2 The recommended food items and approximate weights are listed in the chart below Number of Servin Startin Plate of Food i Meat Poultry Casseroles Side Dishes Soups Sauces Gravy For best results follow these recommendations 1 All foods must be previously cooked 2 Foods should always be covered loosely with plastic wrap wax paper or casserole lid 3 All foods should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 minutes 4
15. faces Clean with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into ventilation openings Control Panel If it becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasives on the Control Panel Glass Tray Remove and wash in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher Oven Door Wipe with a soft cloth when steam oven door During cooking especially under high humidity conditions steam is given off from the food Some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door This is normal The Roller Ring and oven cavity floor Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher These areas should be kept clean to avoid excessive noise STEAM CONDENSATION can cause the inside of the oven and the oven door to rust To prevent this those places must be wiped with a dry cloth to remove any remaining water after oven use AFTER CLEANING Be sure to replace the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in the proper position and press HOLD CLEAR Pad to clear the screen accumulates inside or around the outside of the Before Requesting Service All these are normal The oven causes interference with my TV The oven lights dim Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven vents accidentally ran my microwave oven
16. may not be able to withstand the temperature of the hot oil and could shatter 4 EGGS Do not heat eggs in their shell in a microwave oven Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode 5 FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS e Potatoes apples egg yolks whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent their bursting Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until just done Overcooking causes dehydration and may cause a fire Use recommended weights or fire may occur 6 LIQUIDS e Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring Stir after heating 7 GLASS TRAY COOKING UTENSILS FOIL e Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving Use potholders when removing utensils from the oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils to avoid burns o The glass tray will get hot during cooking It should be allowed to cool before handling or before paper products such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags are placed in the oven for microwave cooking When using foil skewers warming rack or utensils made of metal in the oven allow at least 1 inch 2 5 cm of space between metal material and interior oven walls If arcing occurs sparking remove metal material skewers etc and or transfer to a non metallic container o Dishes with metallic
17. may spoil and be dangerous to consume Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture content can dry out burn or catch on fire Do not dry meats herbs fruits or vegetables in your oven IMPORTANT Proper cooking depends on time set and weight of food If you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at the time for the recommended portion fire can result If a fire occurs turn the oven off and leave the oven door closed Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel 2 POPCORN Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven corn popper Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available Follow popcorn manufacturers directions and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening it To prevent steam burns always open the bag away from your face and body CAUTION When using pre packaged microwave popcorn follow recommended package instructions Check package weight before using the popcorn pad Set the oven for the weight of the popcorn package see page 10 If these instructions are not followed the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire 3 DEEP FAT FRYING e Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven Cooking oils may burst into flames and may cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in burns Microwave utensils
18. minum Foil for parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking Shielding Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall onl or if too much foil is used Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart Do not preheat for Browning Dish Yes more than 8 minutes Dinnerware Check manufacturers use and care directions for Microwave Safe only Suitability for microwave heating Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish Oven Microwave Proof Disposable polyester Vas Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Paperboard Dishes Can be purchased in grocery stores Fast Food Carton with Metal Handle MAY PAUSA Seng Frozen Dinner Tray Metal Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray if tray is less than inch 2 cm high Place foil tray in center of oven Leave at least 1 inch 2 5 cm space between foil tray and oven walls Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at time For containers more than inch 2 cm deep remove food and place in a similar size microwave Microwave safe safe container Glass Jars Yes Remove lid Heat food until just warm Most glass jars are not heat resistant Glassware Heat Resistant Oven Glassware and Ceramic only us They may cause arcing which could cause a fire Oven Cooking Bag Follow manufacturers directions Close bag with the nylon tie provided a strip cut from the end of the
19. mount of standing time but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking in the center without overcooking on the edges Testing for Doneness The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking may be used for microwave cooking Meat is done when fork tender or splits at fibers Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque Feature Diagram 7 E 2 Hat Deg 3 Gatineal 9 4 Fraz Pizza single 5 Fror Vegetabies Froz Dinner 10 7 Vegetables 8 Potato Pasta I wear POPCOR A HOLD CLEAR START 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 12 B 660690090090 F aan _ Door Release Button Internal Air Vents Door Safety Lock System External Air Vents Control Panel Identification Plate Glass Tray Roller Ring Exhaust Duct Louvered Trim Bottom Trim e ma PERPE 1 Display Screen This oven displays weight in oz b or in g kg Press Start Pad immediately after plugging in to select the system you desire An indicator appears to help you select the system 2 Power Level Pad 3 Auto Defrost Pad 4 Number Pads 5 Clock Pad 6 Timer Pad 7 Auto Reheat Pad 8 Serving Weight Pad Convenience Pads 9 Snack Pad 10 Frozen Foods Pad 11 Side Dish Pad 12 Popcorn Pad A Hold Clear Pad Before cooking One tap clears your instruction During c
20. o Use Popcorn Pad Example To heat 3 5 oz of prepackaged microwave popcorn 1 Set the desired weight of prepackaged microwave popcorn See Chart below Press once Press Start Pad Cooking time appears in the display and begins to count down NOTES ON POPCORN PAD 1 Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn Read manufacturers instructions 2 Place bag in oven according to manufacturers directions 3 Pop only one bag at a time 4 After popping open bag carefully popcorn and steam are extremely hot 5 Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag 6 The recommended weights are already programmed in the memory 7 Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn once twice 3 times CAUTION If pre packaged popcorn is of a different weight than those on the chart do not use the popcorn setting or inadequate popping or a fire may occur Follow the manufacturers instructions Power amp Time Setting How do program power and time Example To cook at MEDIUM Power for 5 minutes e Select power level according to the chart below Set cooking time using the number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds for a single stage Press Start Cooking will start The time in the Display Screen will begin to count down To recall the selected power level during cooking press Power Level Pad NOTE 1 For 2 or 3 stage cooking repeat steps 1 and
21. ooking One tap temporarily stops the cooking process Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day or dot appears in the Display Screen B Start Pad One tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or Hold Clear Pad is pressed once during oven operation Start Pad must again be pressed to restart oven C Door Release Button Just press it to open the door if the door is opened at any time during the cooking process the cooking process will pause Cooking will resume as soon as the door is closed and the Start pad is pressed The oven light will stay on or will turn on whenever the door is opened Beep Sound When a pad is pressed correctly a beep will be heard If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard the unit did not or cannot accept the instruction The oven will beep twice between programmed stages At the end of any completed program the oven will beep 5 times Clock Setting Example To set 11 25 Press Dot blinks Enter time of day using number pads Time appears in the display dot is blinking Press Dot stops blinking time of day is entered and locked into display NOTE 1 You can use the oven without setting the clock 2 There is no a m or p m settings Clock is a 12 hour display 3 To reset time of day repeat the steps above 4 The clock will retain time setting only when plugged into power source gt Oven will not operate while dot is blinking T
22. rheats a thermal safety device will turn the oven off The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled b Do NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high c May be built into a cabinet structure but not for use adjacent to within 2 feet any gas or electric range cooktop or oven 2 This oven was manufactured for use in a recreational vehicle only Directions 1 Mount A onto the top of the microwave oven with 2 brass screws 2 Placed assembled microwave oven into cabinet opening see PLACEMENT OF OVEN this page for minimum dimensions 3 Attach bottom flange of microwave to cabinet with 3 black screws attach top flange of microwave to cabinet with remaining 3 black screws 4 Plug in oven to properly grounded outlet see WIRING REQUIREMENTS on page 4 Parts List 1 Microwave oven with top exhaust cover and bottom flange 1 Top front cover louvered A 6 Black screws Phillips head 2 Brass screws Phillips head 1 Owners guide 1 Roller ring 1 Glass tray A gt INSTALLATION amp GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the 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 W
23. s Roasted cup Sesame Seeds Toasted A cup Brown sugar Softened To Remove Oven Odors TIME in minutes LOW 1 2 MEDIUM LOW 4 1 i HIGH HIGH 6 MED HIGH MED HIGH 35 4 7 8 15 DIRECTIONS Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish Remove wrapper and place chocolate in dish Stir before adding more time Chocolate holds its shape even when softened Remove wrapper After heating use a plastic spatula to separate slices Remove wrapper and place in a bowl Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven without stirring first Place in a pie plate or bowl Stir every 30 seconds Crumble in microwave safe colander set in another dish Stir twice Spread nuts in 9 inch pie plate Stir twice Place in a small bowl Stir twice Place 1 cup hard brown sugar in dish with a slice of bread or a wedge of apple Cover with plastic wrap Combine 1 to 1 cups of water with the juice and peel of one lemon in a small bow After heating wipe interior of oven with damp cloth Notes Care of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING Unplug at socket of the oven If impossible leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on Inside of the oven 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 Outside oven sur
24. ss time to cook than if they are refrigerator temperature or frozen ervey J Timing A range in cooking time is given in each recipe The time range compensates for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperature and regional preferences Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in the recipe and check for doneness If the food is undercooked continue cooking It is easier to add time to an undercooked product Once the food is overcooked nothing can be done Stirring Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking We have noted when stirring is helpful using the words once twice frequently or occasionally to describe the amount of stirring necessary Rearranging Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces shrimp hamburger patties or pork chops Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish Turning It is not possible to stir some foods to redistribute the heat At times microwave energy will concentrate in one area of a food To help insure even cooking these foods need to be turned Turn over large foods such as roasts or turkeys halfway through cooking Standing Time Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off In meat cookery the internal temperature will rise 5 F to 15 F if allowed to stand tented with foil for 10 to 15 minutes Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter a
25. this oven To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven should zus keep oven door closed turn oven off an 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 paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use General Use 1 Do NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door control panel housing safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven Do NOT remove outer panel from oven Repairs should only be done by a qualified service person energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if food or water is not present to absorb energy This could damage the oven and result in the danger of a fire Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non food products Do NOT clean this oven with any product that is labeled as containing corrosive chemicals The heating of corrosive chemicals in this oven can cause radiation leaks Do NOT dry clothes newspapers or other materials in oven They may catch fire Do NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled safe for microwave
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27. ve energy and should not be used This test cannot be used for plastic containers Food Characteristics Bone and Fat Both bone and fat affect cooking Bones may cause irregular cooking Meat next to the tips of bones may overcook while meat positioned under a large bone such as a ham bone may be undercooked Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to these areas may overcook Density Porous airy foods such as breads cakes or rolls take less time to cook than heavy dense foods such as potatoes and roasts Quantity Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato As the quantity of the food increases so does the cooking time When cooking small amounts of food such as one Cooking Techniques Spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes cupcakes and appetizers will cook more evenly if placed in the oven equal distances apart When possible arrange foods in a circular pattern Browning Foods will not have the same brown appearance as conventionally cooked foods Meats and poultry may be coated with browning sauce Worcestershire sauce barbecue sauce or shake on browning sauce To use combine browning sauce with melted butter or margarine brush on before cooking Piercing Foods with skins or membranes must be pierced scored or have a strip of skin peeled before cooking to allow steam to escape Pierce whole egg yolks and whites clams oysters chicken livers whole potatoes and whole
28. vegetables Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1 inch strip of skin peeled before cooking Score sausage frankfurters and hot dogs Covering As with conventional cooking moisture evaporates during microwave cooking Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal When using plastic wrap vent the plastic wrap by folding back part of the plastic wrap from the edge of the dish to allow steam to escape Loosen or remove plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time When removing plastic wrap covers as well as any glass lids be careful to remove them away from you to avoid steam burns Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels However unless specified a recipe is cooked uncovered Shielding Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions To prevent overcooking these thin areas can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place Te or two potatoes do not leave oven unattended The moisture content in the food may decrease and a fire could result Shape Uniform sizes heat more evenly The thin end of a drumstick will cook more quickly than the meaty end To compensate for irregular shapes place thin parts toward the center of the dish and thick pieces toward the edge Size Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces Starting Temperature Foods that are room temperature take le
29. without any food in it Oven will not turn on Oven will not start cooking When the oven is turning on there is a noise coming from the glass tray o A NUN PR a oe cena Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers vacuums blow dryers etc It does not indicate a problem with your oven When cooking with a power other than HIGH the oven must cycle on off to obtain the lower power levels The oven light will dim and clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycles This is a normal operation During cooking steam and warm air are given off from the food Most of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which circulates in the oven cavity However some steam will condense on cooler surfaces such as the oven door This is normal Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven However we do not recommend operating the oven in this manner POSSIBLE CAUSE The oer is not plugged in Remove plug from outlet wait securely 10 seconds and reinsert gt Circuit breaker or fuse is Reset circuit breaker or replace tripped or blown use There is a problem with the Plug another appliance into the outlet outlet to check if it is working The door is not closed completely Close the oven door securely Another program entered Press HOLD CLEAR Pad to alread
30. y in the oven cancel the previous program and program again gt Clean these parts according to Care of Your Microwave Oven above The roller ring and oven bottom are dirty If it seems there is a problem with the oven contact an authorized Servicenter 17 Quick Guide to Operation e A A PP o To Set Clock page 10 To Reheat Defrost Cook by setting power and time page 10 Power Level Start EIH Select power Set cooking time Auto Reheat see Start Select serving 1 4 Auto ib kg Set weight To Reheat using Auto Reheat Pad page 12 To Defrost using Auto Defrost Pad page 12 To Cook using Popcorn Pad page 10 Select desired category serere sm 2 x Hot Dog To Cook using Convenience Pads page 13 To Use as a Kitchen Timer page 11 Set desired cooking program e g FEE Tm Powe Timer Ee Es Set desired cooking program e g a _ BE Timer gt mr ERRU 0S p e gt Start CHILD in Display Screen To Set Standing Time page 11 To Set Delay Start page 11 To Set Child Safety Lock page 10 To Unlock Child Satety Lock page 10 Hold Clear Dot or Time of Day in Display Screen 3
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