Quasar MQS0660 User's Manual
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1. Minute Timer and or to program Delay Start To Use as a Kitchen Timer Example To count 5 minutes 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 8 Power amp Time Setting e 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 before setting the cooking program of MED for 3 minutes 2 Set desired amount of delayed time using the 5 00 number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds taut Set the desired cooking z program see page 8 for Med 4 times directions 300 Press Delayed time will count down Then cooking will start NOTES 1 If oven door is opened dunng 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 Microwav2. WARNING 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 itis 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 surface of the oven See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page 13 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 Requirements 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 nm food may cook slower than times recommended in this manual specified on this microwave oven 120 V Using a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a Using a lower voltage will caus
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5. 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 may spoil and be dangerous to consume e 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 This oven is rated at 600 W 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 If these ins
6. service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on this 11 12 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 etc Do not immerse the cord or plug in water 13 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter 15 When cleaning surfaces of the 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 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend the EIEEE A E E E D ELA IUECENL MEC TE GNI NM RN CN C CN RR NEG RCM P P NE CR mc mc RN m Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any 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 the bag in the oven c If materials inside the oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off the 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 wh
7. set 11 25 number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds for 1 Press Dot blinks a single stage Press START Cooking will start The time in the Display Window will begin to count down To recall the selected power level during cooking press POWER LEVEL Pad Enter time of day using the number pads Time appears in the Display Window dot is blinking NOTE 1 For 2 or 3 stage cooking repeat steps 1 and 2 above before pressing START Pad Press 2 When selecting HIGH power you can start from Dot stops blinking time of step 2 day is entered and locked Pes eerie Power into Display Window NOTE P 100 HIGH 1 You can use the oven without setting the clock dEF DEFROST 2 There is no a m orpm settings Clock is a 12 P 70 MEDIUM HIGH hour display P 50 MEDIUM P 30 MEDIUM LOW 3 To reset time of day repeat the steps above P 10LOW 4 The clock will retain time setting only when plugged into power source 5 Oven will not operate while dot is blinking Child Safety Lock This feature allows the prevention of use by children not including door mechanism You can set Child Lock when the Display Window shows a dot or time of day To Set Press 3 times CHILD appears in the Display Window To Cancel 1 Press 3 times Dot or time of day reappears in the Display Window Auto Cooking This feature gives you the convenience of utilizing preset microwave set
8. Quasar Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Model MQS0660 kc Na NE NT 9e EP T pep TT pL Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely This manual contains Safety Instructions Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the Oven See Quick Guide on back cover SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FURTHER REFERENCE Thank you for purchasing the Quasar Microwave Oven 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 Itis and that there is no damage to the important to not defeat or tamper 1 door bent with the safety interlocks 2 hinges and iatches broken or loosened key V0 not place any object Beweer 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 Model No opening You should note the model number and the serial number of this oven in the space Serial No provided and retain this book as
9. a permanent record of your purchase for future reference Date of Purchase Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd 1996 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Operation Precautions for Microwave EMe rgy cccssssrccesssssrsnessssecerssennneccacorsssnaatsensnnannennns Inside Front Cover Important Safety Instructions enseeenovssreseorrrunnnnannvovooooosorerrnnnrrranannnnroesorrensoeuuuuuuuunaaaapnasvasecesosnneeseeeeee 2 installation Instr ctlOn amp aerea oko nog Pxe FR ERERE SEE E333 aen RR Ru Na Rb nS VE Su Qu nES FEX HR a PEN RR UE NR CE ERR ERR E pisada ea PER RUAXUE 3 Grounding INSIFUCTIOING TN 3 Pr cticat HINtS C 4 Cookware and Utensil Guide 5 Food Chiaracteristie 8 idco esae n ido caes coqui ERU beE QV PRL CURE SNR EGESKR EROR FUEU ERE E PEIR LQE TETUR UR C EM VERE CK A pb URe p depa Re GE 6 Cooklnd TechniduB cutter iau ax Fan oe aaaeeeaa MI nis aaa added Amae tn A NREPERAM NES NEAL iodine 6 Feature Dlagram eere n 7 Control PAG Peer M 7 Operation Weight Conversion oz Ib or G KgJ siccisccciscssccosesiascsseisiscossssceassenccessansansssecndsoseseusseensnnassassdbbasssesenesnecvicnsans 8 Clock Setting 23 ossia xn EROR RU S ucuav pae aS C ANN onaind Guam a dana MM SOD RUNE aU annaa aake nek SENi pO orsa pd REED a
10. all bowl After heating wipe interior of oven with damp cloth Repeat as needed Care of Your Microwave Oven BEFORE CLEANING Unplug oven at socket of the wall outlet 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 surfaces 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 accumulates inside or around the outside of the Before Requesting Service All these are normal The oven causes interference with my TV 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 ts 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 an
11. d Heat food until just warm Most glass jars are not Glassware Heat Resistant Oven Glassware and Ceramic only Metal Twist Ties No They may cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven Follow manufacturers directions Close bag with the nylon tie provided a strip cut from the end of the bag or a piece of cotton string Do not close with metal twist tie Make six inch 1 cm slits by closure Use to warm cooked foods and to cook foods that require short Paper Paige amp Napkins cooking times such as hot dogs Paper Towels amp Napkins Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave Plastic Should be labeled Suitable for microwave heating Check Ideal for microwave cooking and browning If in doubt use the container test listed below Oven Cooking Bag Microwave Safe only manufacturers directions for recommended uses Some microwave Cookware and safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with high Storage Dishes fat content Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature Use to Plasie Foam cups bring foods to a low serving temperature Plastic Wrap Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture Use only for short term reheating SHAW VKE NOGA 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 fo
12. d 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 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 The oven lights dim 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 Steam accumulates on the oven door and warm air comes from the oven 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 vents cooler surfaces such as the oven door This is normal accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it Oven will not turn on securel outlet Oven will not start cooking gt When the oven is turning on there is a noise coming from the glass tray The oven is not plugged in Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown There is a problem with the The roller ring and oven bott
13. ds 8 TIMER Pad 9 CLOCK Pad A HOLD CLEAR Pad Before cooking One tap clears your instruction Dunng cooking One tap temporanly stops the cooking process A second tap cancels all your instructions and the time of day or dot appears on the 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 be pressed again to restart oven C Door Release Button Just press it to open the door If the door is opened dunng 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 tight 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 Conversion Power amp Time Setting The oven automatically displays weight in imperial How do program power and time If you wish to use metric system press START Pad once directly after plugging the oven in the indicator shows g kg The indicator will show oz lb or g kg 5 minutes when you have to set the weight e g after pressing AUTO DEFROST Pad e Select power level according to the chart Clock Setting below Set cooking time using Example To
14. e Shortcuts Butter Melted pound Butter Softened 4 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 cup Ground Beef Browned 1 Ib Ice Cream Softened gallon Nuts Roasted cup Sesame Seeds Toasted cup Brown sugar Softened To Remove Oven Odors TIME in minutes 1 MEDIUM LOW LOW 2 ig 2 3 2 3 Nd MEDIUM LOW HIGH 4 HIGH 6 MED HIGH MED HIGH 34 4 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 tts 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 Stir after heating Place in a pre 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 14 cups of water with the juice and peel of one lemon in a sm
15. e slow cooking Quasar is NOT responsible for damage resulting voltage 3 The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP a standard a mn AE encountered it is the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet prong adaptor may be made where LOCAL CODES PERMIT it Unless the cover screw is adaptor grounding plate to the cover screw will not ground the oven If there is any doubt that the is grounded have it an electrician Power Supply 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord set or electrical rating of the appliance 2 the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped The VOLTAGE used must be the same as fire or other accident causing oven damage from the use of the oven with other than specified 120 VOLT 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET Where outlet is personal responsibility and obligation of the 4 A TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS with a two grounded through the house wiring attaching the cover screw checked by AK OY f the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or and may be used if care is exercised in their use extension cord should be at least as great as the 3 the longer cord should be arranged so that it
16. each cooking Place on a microwave safe dish Do not cover 2c water 4t salt t oil Place 1 quarts of water 1 tbsp oil and 1 3c water 4t salt 1t oil tsp saltina 4 qt casserole Cover with lid 4c water Xt salt 4T oil After beep add pasta After cooking rinse 5c water it salt 1T oil pasta with cold water 10 Meal in a Cup 7502 1050z Follow manufacturers directions Potato 2 Pasta 4 6 80z 55 110 170 225 g 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 Press DEFROST Weight system will be ib kg indicated Dot blinks 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 Ibs Press Defrosting time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down NOTE 1 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 defrosting 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 Q 5 Ib 220 g 4 Stand time or power leve
17. egular shapes place thin parts toward the center of the dish and thick parts toward the edge Size Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces Starting Temperature Foods that are room temperature take less time to cook than if they are refrigerator temperature or frozen 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 scallops whole potatoes and whole 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
18. elly donuts 13 GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food e Do not leave oven unattended while in use Cookware and Utensil Guide ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS Yes Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or Aluminum Foil for poultry to prevent overcooking Arcing can occur if foil is too Shielding only close to oven wall 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 more than 8 minutes Brown paper bags No J May cause a fire in the oven Dinnerware Check manufacturers use and care directions for suitability for Microwave Safe only Yes microwave heating Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish Oven Microwave Proof Disposable polyester Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Paperboard Dishes Can be purchased in grocery stores Fast Food Carton Frozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray if tray is less than inch Metal 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 Microwave safe tray in the oven at a time For containers more than inch 2 cm deep remove food and place in a similar size microwave safe Browning Dish container Remove li
19. en 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 DO NOT operate the oven empty The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven causing overheating if no food or water IS present to absorb energy This could damage the oven and result in the dange of fire DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any 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 the oven can cause radiation leaks DO NOT dry clothes newspapers or other materials in oven They may catch on fire DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave 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 DO NOT store flammable materials next to on top of or in the oven These could be fire hazards POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the cooking container to the glass tray The glass tray can be ver
20. ht Approx 28 Ibs IEC 705 88 Test procedure Specifications subject to change without notice IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions on page 3 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 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 Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult 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 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
21. ing foil skewers warming rack or utensils made of metal in the oven allow at least 1 inch 2 5 mm of space between metal materia and interior oven walls If arcing occurs sparking remove metal material skewers etc and or transfer to a non metallic container e Dishes with metallic trim should not be used as arcing may occur 8 PAPER TOWELS CLOTHS 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 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 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 j
22. l 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 Hundredths of Tenths of Ounces a Pound a Pound o e 0 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Auto Reheat This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 2 servings of precooked room temperature and refrigerator temperature foods without setting power and time Example To reheat 2 cups of soup AUTO Press until the desired number of servings appears in the Display twice Window REHEAT 1 2 servings Press Time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down NOTE 1 Auto Reheat can be programmed for 1 to 2 servings 2 The recommended food items and approximate weights are listed in the chart below Plate of Food Meat Poultry Casseroles Side Dishes uum Refng Refrig Refrig or Room Refrig or Room Soups Sauces Gravy For best results follow these recommendations 1 All foods must be previously cooked 2 Foods should aiways 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 DO NOT reheat bread and pastry products Use manual power and time 5 DO NOT reheat beverages Timer Setting This feature allows you to program a Stand Time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as
23. om are dirty 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 Remove plug from outlet wait 10 seconds and reinsert Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Piug another appliance into the outlet to check if it is working The door is not closed completely Close the oven door securely Another program entered already in the oven Press HOLD CLEAH Pad to cancel the previous program and program again Clean these parts according to Care of Your Microwave Oven above If it seems there is a problem with the oven contact an authorized Servicenter Quick Guide to Operation To Set Clock page 8 CLOCK THRU CLOCK Enter time of day To Set Power and Time POWER page 8 o E s Set cooking time To Reheat using AUTO REHEAT Auto Reheat Pad 1 2 servings START page 10 Select the number of serving Select food To Cook using Auto Cook Pads e g AUTO page 9 COOK h START To Defrost using Auto Defrost Pad AUTO DEFROST page 10 ib kg To Use as a Kitchen Timer TIMER c THRU page 11 Set desired cooking program e g To Set Stand Time page 11 POWER i SE w y p ii g ay desired cooking program e g To Set Delay Start n M JG ze 9 g Ce Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company
24. 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 6 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 time
25. r use in microwave oven Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture 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 is microwave oven safe the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot If the container is hot it has absorbed some microwave 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 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 irr
26. s 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 Stand 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 amount 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 pasa CONTROL PANEL a Door Release Button b internal Air Vents c Door Safety Lock System d External Air Vents e Contro Panel f Identification Plate g Glass Tray h Roller Ring MQS0660 4 Froz Pizza singie 9 Pasta 5 Froz Vegetables Select recipe by number pads LEVEL 10 Meal ina Cup M AUTO AUTO POWER DEFROST REHEAT ib kg 1 2 servings 1 Display Window 2 AUTO COOK Pad 3 SERVING WEIGHT Pad 4 POWER LEVEL Pad 5 AUTO DEFROST Pad 6 AUTO REHEAT Pad 7 Number Pa
27. tings for these food categories All you need to do is select the food category and quantity Then touch START It s that simple If your food is slightly different from those listed you will want to use your own setting see page 8 for Power amp Time Settings ex To Cook 2 Hot Dogs Press AUTO COOK Use the number pads to select recipe e g Hot dog is 2 Press SERVING WEIGHT to select correct number of servings according to the chart below Press START Cooking time will appear in the Display Window and begin to count down Bacon 854eee Place slices of bacon on a microwaveabie rack and cover with waxed paper or paper towel Hot Dog 1 2 3 pieces Pierce Skin Watch carefully Oatmeal 1 2 3 servings Following manufacturers directions for amount of liquid covenng or stirnng Use large contarner to prevent boil over 4 802 115 225 g Froz Pizza single Follow manufacturers directions for covering or removing covers 5 Frozen 5 10 16 oz For best results do not use frozen foods packaged in foil trays Vegetables 150 300 450 g Halfway through cooking rearrange or stir 6 Frozen 11 15 oz Dinners 300 430 g Vegetables 4 8 120z Cover with lid or plastic wrap Add from 2 tbsp to 110 300 450g 1 4 cup of water Stir occasionally during cooking Let stand covered 3 5 minutes before serving 1 2 3 pieces Potatoes must be pierced several times before 6 802
28. tructions are not followed the popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire 3 DEEP FAT FRYING 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 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 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 e 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 us
29. y HOT after removing a cooking container from the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operation instructions INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Examine Your Oven Unpack oven remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents broken door latches or cracks in the door Notify the dealer immediately if oven is damaged DO NOT install if the oven is damaged Placement of Oven 1 Oven must be placed on a flat stable surface For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow Allow 3 inches 8 cm of space on both sides of the oven and 1 inch 2 5 cm of space on top of oven a DO NOT block air vents If they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat If the oven overheats a thermal safety device will turn the oven off The oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled b DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface such as a gas or electric range c DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high 2 This oven was manufactured for household use only 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
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