Emerson MW8773SL Owner's Manual
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1. POUNDS Ibs GRAMS g OUNCES oz GRAMS g OUNCES oz GRAMS g 14 114 T 28 9 255 1 2 227 2 TE M E 3 4 341 3 85 11 312 1 454 4 113 12 340 2 907 5 142 13 369 3 1361 6 170 14 397 4 1814 rd 198 15 425 5 2268 8 227 16 454 8 722 ____ FLUID MEASUREMENTS 7 3175 i 8 3629 1 Cup 8 fluid ounces 240 ml 9 4082 1Pint 16 fluid ounces 480 ml 10 4536 1 Quart 32 fluid ounces 960 ml 1i 4990 1 Gallon 128 fluid ounces 3840 ml 25 SPECIFICATIONS Item Rating Specification Power Su 120V 15A single phase with grounding 60Hz AC Microwave Output Power 700W Microwave Frequent 2450MHz Outside Dimensions WxHxD 17 5 x10 9 x13 5 445x278x342mm Cavity Dimensions WxHxD 11 7 8 x8 3 16 x113 4 301x207x298mm Weight Approx 26 4 Ibs 12kgs Timer Digital 99 minutes 99 seconds BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to the following checklist before you call for service The oven does not work 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged in 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 3 Check that the cooking time is set 4 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house 5 Check that the Child Lock feature is not engaged Sparking in the cavity 1 Check the containers dishes or utensils in the oven and make sure they are not metal or have metal trim TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER2. breast meat Food Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes Level per Ib Time Roast Chicken whole 100 7 11 min 10 15 min Place breast side up on Chicken cutup 100 7 11 min 7 10 min roasting rack Let stand Turkey 80 7 11min 10 15 min covered before serving Cornish Hens 100 7 11 min 7 10 min Turkey Breast 60 8 10 min 5 7 min Rearrange once during cooking Cover with wax paper SEAFOOD Guide for Cooking Seafood Microwaving is one of the easiest and most efficient ways of preparing fish and seafood which stay delicate and tender with quick moist cooking Overcooking dries out and toughens seafood so you Should check it after the minimum time If thick pieces like fish steaks or lobster tails are done on the outside but still slightly translucent in the middle let them stand for a few minutes intemal heat will complete the cooking Food Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes Level Time Whole Fish 70 8 12 min 5 min Tum over after half the time 1 Ib to 1 1 2 Ibs Fish Fillet 70 5 9 min 2 3 min Tum over after half the time 1 Ib Fish Steak 70 4 6 min 5 6 min Tum over after half the time 1 inch thick Cover with wax paper 11b Shrimp 70 3 4 1 2 min 5 min Rearrange once during cooking 1 Ib Cover with plastic wrap Sea Scallops 80 6 7 1 2 min min 5 min Rearrange once during cooking 11b Cover with plastic wrap 19 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED EGG
3. Enclose your check or money order payable to the REGIONAL REPAIR FACILITY in the amount of 15 00 to cover retum shipping and handling costs Enclose a copy of your proof of purchase warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase Ship the unit prepaid via UPS or parcel post insured NOTE This warranty does not cover a Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product b Cost incurred in the shipping of the product to and from a Regional Repair Facility permitted by Emerson to perform warranty repairs c Damage or improper operation of unit caused by customer abuse misuse negligence or failure to follow operating instructions provided with the product d Ordinary adjustments to the product which can be performed by customer as outlined in the owner s manual e Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems f Products not purchased in the United States g Damage to product if used outside the United States THIS WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY AS PROVIDED HEREIN BEGINNING WITH THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AT RETAIL AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED SHALL APPLY TO THE PRODUCT THEREAFTER EMERSON MAKES NO WARRANTY
4. 5 c ie ed cooking time is 6minutes 30 seconds c oe oia bal The display will show CODE n a emn 2 Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE and COOK and will count down the remaining ae ee cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four le g rt times when cooking is completed ULL J 11 sp OPERATION CONTINUED POPCORN QUICK COOK PAD Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time Cook popcorn as follows 1 To cook a standard 3 to 3 1 2 oz bag touch the POPCORN pad total cooking time is 2 minutes 50 seconds The display will show CODE 2 Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE and COOK and will count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four times when cooking is completed SETTING POPCORN QUICK COOK PAD TO A DIFFERENT TIME If using a smaller or larger popcorn package you can automatically set this oven to a different preset popcorn time If you do change the popcorn time the oven will continue using the new time each time the POPCORN pad is touched Change the popcorn cooking time as follows 1 Touch the POPCORN pad twice The display will show ENTER TIME 2 Enter a new popcorn time using the Key pads Touch the START STOP pad to cook the popcorn using the new time To avoid discoloration of the glass tray set the popcorn packages on a mic
5. or food in the cavity when not in use b Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals for example sulfides and chlorides Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may lead to overheating and fire Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when container is removed from the over is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FETY PRECAUTIONS General Use Do NOT attempt to tamper w
6. 2 min 2 5min Rearrange once Custard 6 servings 60 15 17 min 5 7 min Rearrange once Baking Bar cookies work best Greasing or lining of the microwaveable baking dish is optional Ifinsufficient browning disturbs you frost glaze or add food coloring to white or yellow batters Aserviceable microwaveable cookie sheet can be made by covering cardboard with waxed paper Round glass baking dishes and fluted or smooth microwaveable ring molds work best for cakes You can make a microwaveable ring mold of your own by placing a medium size glass in the center of a round glass baking dish Because your cakes will rise higher in microwave cooking never fill microwaveable cake pans more than half full Reduce baking powder and soda by approximately one fourth when converting a conventional recipe Fill paper lined muffin cups to only half full which allows for muffins to rise more than normal You can prepare your own brown n serve breads and rolls by baking them ahead of time in the microwave oven Then place them in a conventional oven to brown prior to serving Breads and rolls should be reheated to the point where they are warm to the touch Overheating or overcooking makes bread tough and rubbery When making yeast bread in a microwave oven choose a recipe with cornmeal whole wheat flour or rye flour to achieve a richer color WEIGHT amp MEASURE CONVERSION CHART POUNDS amp OUNCES TO GRAMS
7. AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE THE EXTENT OF EMERSON RADIO CORP S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL EMERSON RADIO CORP S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL EMERSON RADIO CORP BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS HOWEVER YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE THEREFORE THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The serial number can be found on the back cabinet We suggest that you record the serial number of your unit in the space below for future reference Model Numer MW8773SL Serial Number MV1094F 27 6 Emerson EMERSON PART NO MW8773 031706 01 Printed in China
8. or laboratory use 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 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 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 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 15 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft Cloth di rur eee 17 18 19 20 ASNS 8 Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper 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 Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils
9. 14cup 5 7 min 2 min Medium Casserole Re Cuts 11b 1 2 cup 5 6min 2 1 2 min arrange once Beans Fresh green 1 21b V4cup 5 7min 2min Stir twice Frozen green 1 2Ib 2 Tbsp 6 7 min 2 min Stir twice Green Peas 2 cups i 4cup 4 6 1 2min 2min Small casserole Stir twice Broccoli 2 cups 1 4cup 4 6 1 2min 2min Medium casserole Rearrange once during cooking Brussels Sprouts 11b 1 4cup 7 8 min 2 3min Medium casserole Stir once Cabbage 11b 1 4cup 6 7 1 2min 2 5min Rearrange once during cooking Cauliflower pieces 1 head 1 4cup 6 7 1 2 min 2 5min Wrap in plastic wrap Stir once Mushroom slices 1 2lb 2Tbsp 4 6 min 2 3min Small casserole Stir once SOUPS Guide for Cooking Soups Satisfy appetites with savory soups prepared in your microwave oven Follow our recipes for homemade soups and stews or adapt your favorites by using similar cooking times and techniques Food Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes Level Time Canned Condensed Cream style Bean Pea or Mushroom 10 1 2 111 202 With Water 100 5 6 min 2 3min Stir halfway through With Milk 80 5 7 1 2 min 2 3min cooking time Cover Dry Soup Mix 100 5 8min 2 3min Add water then Cover with lid 1 envelope 10 1 2 oz 60 2 1 2 4 min Stir twice Broth 10 1 2 oz 100 2 8min Stir twice Cover 21 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUE SAUCES Guide for Cooking Sauces Sauces boil over rapidly especially those t
10. Clock Vegetables and Soup Defrost By Weight Sauces Speed Defrost Casseroles Cooking In One Stag 2 Stage or 3 Stage Time Cooking Start Stop Pa Cook By Weight Baked Potato Quick Cook Pad 11 Pizza Quick Cook Pad Weight amp Measure Conversion Chart Popcorn Quick Cook Pad Specifications Setting Popcorn Quick Cook Pad toa Before You Call for Service Different Time Limited Warranty Beverage Quick Cook Pad Frozen Dinner Quick Cook Pa Reheat Quick Cook Pa Child Lock Setting the Tim When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 Read all instructions before using this appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 1 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 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 cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial
11. Emerson 0 7 CUBIC FOOT MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL MW8773SL Visit our web site at www emersonradio com UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the following 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safely Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to 5 Microwave Energy 6 Important Safety Instruction The Principles of Microwave Cooking 6 Safety Precautions Food Characteristics 6 Grounding Instructions Microwave Techniques 6 Installation Hot Snacks and Appetizers 7 Care of Your Microwave Oven Meats 8 9 9 iu 1 Location of Controls Seafood Operation Eggs amp Cheese Setting the
12. PERMITTED TO PERFORM CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 FORADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 800 898 9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE WRITE TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 5101 Statesman Drive Irving TX 75063 26 LIMITED WARRANTY MICROWAVE OVENS Emerson Radio Corp Warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in original material including original parts and workmanship under normal use and conditions manufacturing defect for a period of one 1 year from date of original purchase in and if used in the United States warranty Should service be necessary under this warranty Emerson will pravide the following at an Independent Service Center or Regional Repair Facility permitted by Emerson to perform repairs provided the manufacturing defect is verified along with the date of purchase Repair service for one 1 year from date of original purchase at no charge for labor and parts Replacement of a defective magnetron for seven 7 year from date of original purchase labor not included after initial twelve 12 months There are Independent Service Center and Regional Repair Facilities located through out the country For one nearest you DIAL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 In the event the product must be mailed to a Regional Repair Facility which is permitted by Emerson to perform repairs Pack the unit in a well padded heavy corrugated box
13. S amp CHEESE Guide for Cooking Eggs amp Cheese CHEESE Cheese melts quickly and smoothly When serving cheese as an appetizer flavor is at peak when served at room temperature Use a low power level for melting Cheese melts best when shredded and heated with milk or other liquids Stir cheese mixtures several times for even heating EGGS Eggs cook differently by microwave The high fat content of egg yolks absorb energy so yolks cook faster than whites It s easy to poach eggs in a microwave oven but if you want soft yolks remove eggs from the oven before whites are completely cooked A brief standing time allows whites to set without overcooking yolks Check eggs for completion of cooking early they toughen when overcooked When eggs and yolks are mixed together for omelets scrambled eggs or custards they cook evenly and need less stirring than the conventional cooking methods Do not try to cook eggs in the shell Steam can build up inside the shells causing them to burst Scrambled Eggs Eggs Butter Milkor Cook on Procedure Water Power 10 2 1Tbsp 2 Tbsp 1 3min Place butter in small casserole and melt MM M dd eggs and milk scrambling with fork 4 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2 4 min Cock as directed in chart breaking up land stirring eggs twice Let stand 6 2 Tbsp 4 Tbsp 3 5min 1 serving Poached Eggs Eggs Water Cook Water Cook Eggs Standing Procedure on Power 10 onPower8 Time Place water into
14. STOP pad again 10 OPERATION CONTINUED BAKED POTATO QUICK COOK PAD Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time based on the quantity of potatoes A built in standing time will help equalize the temperature Cook potatoes as follows 1 For 3 5 to 4 ounce potatoes touch the BAKED POTATO pad once For a6 to 8 ounce potato touch the BAKED POTATO pad twice The display will show ENTER AMT Pierce skins before cooking 2 Enter the amount of four to five ounce potatoes up to four and the cooking time will appear Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE and COOK and will count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four times when cooking is completed NOTE Up to four baked potatoes can be cooked as follows Qy 3 5 5 Oz Times 6 80z Times 1 Potato 4 minutes 20 seconds 6 minutes 25 seconds i 2 Potatoes 8 minutes 1 0 seconds 12 minutes 00 seconds i 3 Potatoes 12 minutes 00 seconds 17 minutes 00 seconds 4 Potatoes 16 minutes 00 seconds 22 minutes 00 seconds PIZZA QUICK COOK PAD Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time based on the the type of pizza reheated or frozen Cook pizza as follows 1 To reheat a thick slice or two smaller slices touch the PIZZA pad once total cooking time is 1 minute20seconds lt For a whole frozen pizza touch the PIZZA pad twice total
15. To add a minute while the oven is cooking simply press the START STOP pad 2 20 Woks only in Time Cooking and Speed Defrost 4 10 OPERATION CONTINUED COOK BY WEIGHT COOK BY WEIGHT lets you easily roast meats in the oven as it will automatically set the times and power levels to give better results than one power only cooking Meat must be defrosted and at refrigerated temperature Meat Roasts approximately three to five pounds work best 1 Touch the COOK BY WEIGHT pad The display will show ENTER CODE M Using the key pads select the desired code that corresponds to the type of food you are cooking according to the chart at the right e Using the key pads enter the pounds then enter the ounces For example for 1 pound 5 ounces touch 1 0 5 Maximum ounces that can be entered is 16 The cooking time will appear 4 Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE and COOK and will count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four times when cooking is completed Touch the RESET pad or open the door to clear before starting another operation INOTES After partial cooking the oven will stop cooking and beep two times but the time will remain on the display This pause is to allow you to tum and rearrange the food for even cooking After the food is tumed and rearranged press the START
16. cial heat resistant glass The tray must always be in proper position before operating the oven Do not cook food directly on the tray Roller guide Supports the glass cooking tray Must always be in proper position before operating the oven Door screen Allows viewing of food The screen is designed so that light can pass through but not the microwaves Display Cooking time power level function indicators and the present time are displayed Tt 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 fect sal J Baked Potato pad Touch to cook potatoes Popcorn pad Touch to cook popcorn Frozen Dinner pad Used to cook frozen dinners Beverage pad Used to heat beverages Timer pad Used to allow the display to operate as a kitchen timer Power pad Used to set the desired cooking power level Defrost By Weight pad Used to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time by weight entered Cook By Weight pad Used to set the oven to estimate the cooking time by weight entered Clock pad Touch to set the present time Start Stop pad Used to start or stop a selected operation Pizza pad Touch to reheat precooked or cook frozen pizza Reheat pad Used to reheat plated foods Cook pad Touch to set any desired cook setting Speed Defrost pad Automatically divides the defrosting times into periods of alternating defrost and standing time
17. d Casseroles with cream and cheese sauces or meats which need slower cooking to tenderize cook best on power level 4 When cooking a favorite casserole make two and freeze the second for future use Line a casserole or baking dish with plastic wrap Transfer the cooked food to the lined container and freeze As soon as the food is frozen in the shape of the dish remove it and wrap with freezer paper Later it can be unwrapped and returned to the container for defrosting and heating Dry Casserole Mixtures Many prepared box type casseroles are available on the grocery shelves Many have freeze dried foods or evaporated foods included Cooking periods are so short there may not be time for the foods to absorb the moisture sufficiently and reconstitute the foods To prepare this type boil the amount of water recommended on the package Add the noodles when included cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes Allow noodles to stand covered for an additional 10 minutes rinse with warm water and drain Then follow package directions for preparing the mix Reheat four to six minutes before serving 22 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED SANDWICHES INCLUDING HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS Guide for Heating Sandwiches Sandwiches heat very quickly because being porous they have a low density Since the filling is usually more dense than the bread or rolls the filling determines the heating time Surprisingly the filling will always be hotter than the b
18. e Bone and Fat Because bones conduct heat the side of the meat the bone is on will cook first while boneless cuts cook slower but more evenly Fat attracts microwaves The middle of these foods are cooked by heat conduction Moisture Content Microwaves are attracted by moisture Naturally moist foods absorb microwaves better than dry ones Add a minimum of liquid to moist foods as excess water slows cooking Density The density of food determines how easily the microwaves can penetrate and how quickly it will cook Porous foods like chopped beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes Piercing Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting MICROWAVE TECHNIQUES Stirring Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed microwaving Foods will not burn or stick so there s no need to stir constantly as you do in conventional cooking Arrangement Arrange foods with thin or delicate ends like drumsticks or asparagus spears with the thick or tougher portions to the outside of the dish The parts which need more cooking will receive more energy so food will microwave evenly Spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes and cupcakes will cook more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart When possible arrange foods in a circular patte
19. e START STOP pad The display will show E DEF and count down the remaining defrosting time in minutes and seconds It will beep four times and show rt FU End when defrosting is completed Touch the RESET H LOL pad or open the door to clear before starting another operation COOKING IN ONE STAGE Set a cooking or other operational time power as follows 1 Using the key pads enter the desired cooking time up to erm oe 99 minutes 99 seconds b s YA 6 LOL 2 Touch the POWER pad followed by a key pad to enter 71 the power level skip if cooking at 100 see below ET The display will show the percentage you chose 2 LL k 3 Touch the START STOP pad The display will show 71 COOK and count down the remaining cooking time in te 0 minutes and seconds It will beep four times and show ri 5 Lot End when cooking is completed C Touch the RESET pad or open the doorto clear before starting another operation 2 STAGE OR 3 STAGE TIME COOKING WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART For two stage cooking instead of performing step 3 press the COOK pad and Number Pad of Power repeat steps 1 and 2 and then press the START STOP pad MEM will appear None 400 in the display 9 90 If desired after setting two stage cooking press the SPEED DEFROST pad and 8 80 enter the desired defrosting time then press the START STOP pad T 70 When all stages have completed four beeps will sound s E 4 40 START STOP PAD 3 30
20. e based on the size and quantity of the frozen dinners A built in standing time will help equalize the temperature Cook frozen dinners as follows 1 To heat five to seven ounce frozen dinner s touch the FROZEN DINNER pad once To heat eight to 10 ounce em frozen dinner s touch the FROZEN DINNER pad twice The display will show ENTER AMT 2 Enter the amount of frozen dinners up to two and the m cooking time will appear Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE and COOK and will count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four times when cooking is completed PRES SRS RR SS SE a i 1 NOTE Up to two dinners can be reheated as follows i Qty 5 7 Oz Times 8 10 Oz Times 1 1 Entree 5 minutes 55seconds 12 minutes 00 seconds i 1 2 Entrees 11 minutes 00 seconds 20 minutes 00 seconds i 13 OPERATION CONTINUE REHEAT QUICK COOK PAD Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time Reheat as follows To reheat a standard plate touch the REHEAT pad total reheat time is 4 minutes 10 seconds The display will show CODE 2 Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE and COOK and will count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four times when cooking is completed Arranging the foods on the plate will determine how evenly they cook Dense food
21. energy they are ideal materials for microwave oven cooking containers Absorption During cooking microwaves will be absorbed by food They penetrate to a depth of about 3 4 to 1 1 2 inches Microwave energy activates the molecules in the food especially water fat and sugar and heat is produced If you vigorously rub your hands together you will feel heat produced by friction The internal cooking of larger foods is done by conduction as the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the middle of the food Foods also continue to cook by conduction during standing time FOOD CHARACTERISTICS Quantity The amount of food placed in a microwave oven has a direct effect on the cooking time Small amounts of food or liquid require less cooking time than larger amounts of the same substance As quantity increases concentration decreases Size Small pieces cook faster than large ones To speed cooking cut pieces smaller than two inches 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the middle from all sides Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly Shape Many foods are uneven like a chicken ribs or broccoli The thin parts will cook faster than the thick parts while uniformly thick foods cook evenly To compensate for irregular shapes place thin pieces toward the center of the dish and thicker pieces toward the edge of the dish Starting Temperature Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to cook than foods at room temperatur
22. et sauce diluted with water or melted butter soy Worcestershire barbecue or steak sauce a sprinkling of paprika or dry gravy mix jelly glaze or crumb coating Frosting and topping finish cakes and breads Top casseroles at the end of microwaving with grated cheese or crumbs Some Foods do not Microwave Well Eggs in Shells and hard boiled eggs can burst i Pancakes do not crust but they reheat well Fully prepared frozen pancakes are available for microwaving iDeep Fat Frying can cause burns Bottles with narrow necks may shatter if heated Pop Popcorn only in special microwave poppers Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer or heat longer ithan recommended Never pop popcorn in paper bags or glass utensils or directly on the glass tray HOT SNACKS AND APPETIZERS Hot hors d oeuvres and appetizers can be prepared very quickly in the oven by the hostess or individual servings may be prepared by guests Many appetizers may be cooked on the serving platter provided the platter does not have metal trim A time saver tip prepare these foods ahead of time refrigerate or freeze and refresh in the oven at serving time A plate of appetizers will take only seconds to prepare or refresh Cheese melts very rapidly and will toughen if overcooked so watch foods combined with cheese closely so that overcooking will not occur As soon as cheese starts to bubble cooking is completed Appetizers that have a crisp pastry exte
23. h safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent rinse and wipe dry Never use abrasive powders or pads c When opened the door must not be subjected to strain for example a child hanging on an open door or any load which could cause the oven to fall forward and cause injury and damage to the door Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified person It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the following i Door bent ii Hinges and Latches broken or loosened iii Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel 6 Door latch When the door is closed it will automatically lock shut If the door is opened while the oven is operating the magnetron will automatically shut off Door seal The door seal maintains the microwaves within the oven cavity and prevents microwave leakage Oven cavity Spatter shield Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened Door Open button Press to open the door and stop oven operation Glass cooking tray Made of spe
24. hat contain milk As soon as the door is opened cooking stops If ingredients are not taken directly from the refrigerator cooking time will be less than given in the recipe Stir sauce quickly about every 30 seconds to eliminate lumps Be sure to use a container twice the size of the amount of liquid to prevent boiling over A wooden spoon may be left in the dish while sauce is cooking for easy stirring If sauce is stirred slowly cooking time may require about 15 seconds longer If desired a 1 quart glass measure may be used to Prepare some sauces White Sauce Amount Butter Flour Milk Cook Cook Special Notes Butter Sauce 1cup thin 1Tbsp 1Tbsp 1cup 45sec 1 1 2 4min Cook on Full power as directed until thickened stirring once med 2Tbsp 2Tbsp icup 1min 1 1 2 4 min Let stand covered before thick 3Tbsp 3Tbsp 1cup 1min 3 4 1 2min erving BrewnGravy 5 5 0000000000 Amount Fatfrom Flour Liquidor Cookon Special Notes Drippings Drippings Power 10 1cup thin 1 Tbsp 41 Tbsp 1 cup 2 4 min Cook on Full power as directed or until thickened stirring once med 1 Tbsp 1Tbsp 1cup 3 5min Let stand covered before thick 1 Tbsp 1Tbsp 1cup 3 5min serving CASSEROLES Casseroles may require occasional stirring to distribute heat They cook more evenly when made with ingredients of similar size and shape Because of their shorter cooking time casseroles cooked in the microwave oven generally need less liqui
25. he receiver i Move the microwave oven away from the receiver Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference ARCING If you see arcing press START STOP button and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave DO NOT LEAVE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING SAVE THESE 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 grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded 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
26. hen the timer is counting down To view the time left on the timer simply press the TIMER pad once You can set the Timer while the oven is cooking This is useful to set the timer to go off when you need to turn or rearrange cooking defrosting foods Touch the TIMER pad followed by the RESET pad to cancel the timer TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE IT IS OPERATING 1 Pressthe START STOP pad The oven can be restarted by pressing the START STOP pad Touch the RESET pad to erase all instructions You must then enter new instructions if needed 2 Openthe door 15 THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM FM and CB Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube From the magnetron tube microwave energy Is transmitted to the oven where It Is reflected transmitted and absorbed by the food Reflection Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off of a wall For this reason metal utensils are not suitable for use in the microwave A combination of stationary interior walls and a rotating metal turntable or stirrer fan helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking Transmission Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window Because these substances do not absorb or reflect the microwave
27. ith or make any adjustments defrosting foods in the oven 1 or repairs to door control panel or any other part of the oven Do NOT remove outer panel from oven Repairs should only be done by qualified service personnel Do NOT operate the oven empty The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy If a fire occurs in the oven touch the Start Stop pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do NOT attempt to dry clothes newspapers or other materials in the oven They may catch on fire Do NOT use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded on the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Avoid inserting nails wire etc through any holes in the unit during operation Never insert a wire nail or any other metal objects through the holes on the cavity or any other holes or gaps because such objects may cause electric shock and microwave leakage Utensils 1 2 3 4 METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims should not be used Arcing may occur METAL TWIST TIES
28. llowed to seep into the ventilation slots 4 If the Control Panel becomes dirty or wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasive on Control Panel If steam accumulates on both sides of the 5 oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and this is not an indication of a malfunction in the unit It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry The roller guide may be washed in mild sudsy water or the dishwater Roller Guide The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray Glass Tray Roller Guide Glass Tray 1 Do NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place 2 Do NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven If the Glass Tray is hot ALLOW IT TO COOL before cleaning it or placing it in water 4 Do NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray OW SE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY Although your oven is provided with safety features it is important to observe the following a Itis important not to defeat or tamper wit
29. m Similarly when placing foods in a baking dish arrange around the outside of dish not lined up next to each other Food should not be stacked on top of each other Rearrangement Rearrange overlapping areas like tails of long fish fillets from top to bottom and closely packed pieces like meatballs from the outside to the center of the dish 16 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED Standing Time Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Microwave energy creates heat in the outer layers of the food As a result of normal conduction the food continues to cook for a few minutes after removal from the oven Letting roasts large whole vegetables casseroles and cakes stand to finish cooking allows the middles to cook completely without overcooking drying or toughening the outsides Covering Covering speeds cooking time retains moisture tenderizes insures even cooking and prevents spattering Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal Vent plastic by tuming back one edge at the side of dish to form a narrow slot where excess steam can escape Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels Browning Microwave energy cooks some foods so quickly that the fats and sugars within the food do not have time to caramelize and give a browned appearance Browning agents do not affect the quality of microwaved foods but can add color and flavor For meats and poultry use bouqu
30. may not be used in the microwave oven Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles for cooking or reheating They may shatter Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMO METERS in the microwave oven They may cause arcing Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking utensils refer to the COOKING GUIDE on page 16 Food Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING The oven is not designed to permit proper canning Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide are approximate Factors that may affect cooking are starting temperature altitude volume size and shape of food and utensils used As you become familiar with the oven you will be able to adjust for these factors 2 It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods If food is undercooked it can always be retumed to the oven for further cooking If food is overcooked nothing can be done Always start with minimum cooking times 3 SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW MOISTURE content can burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long 4 Do NOT boil eggs in their shell Pressure may build up 5 and the eggs may explode Potatoes apples egg yolks whole acorn squash and sausage are some examples of food with NONPOROUS SKINS These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting POPCORN must be popped in a microwave com popper Microwave popped co
31. medium casserole Cook at High until boling Break eggs one at a time into separate dish pierce yolk once with wooden pick and slip egg carefully into hot water cook as directed in chart 1 11 2cups 3 5min 2 11 2cups 3 5min 2 3min 2 min 20 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED VEGETABLES Guide for Cooking Fresh Vegetables Nutrition research indicates that many microwaved vegetables and fruits lose less water soluble vitamin C than when cooked conventionally This is due to shorter cooking time and to the fact that less cooking water is needed when microwaving fruits and vegetables Best of all vegetables keep their fresh color texture and flavor Vegetables should be microwaved covered with vented plastic wrap or a casserole lid Vegetables cooked in their skins such as potatoes are already so tightly covered that they should be pricked with a fork before cooking in order to release excess steam To assure even cooking vegetables should be cut in uniform pieces and stirred during the cooking time Always add salt to water before adding vegetables Reduce time a minute or two for crisp tender texture Increase time for very soft texture Remember to allow standing time of two to five minutes after cooking because as most foods do vegetables will continue to cook after they are removed from the microwave oven Food Water Cook on Standing Special Notes Amount Power 10 Time Asparagus Spears 11b
32. nimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 10z The maximum weight is 6 0 Ibs entered as 5lbs 160z Follow the steps below for easy defrosting IMPORTANT NOTE After partial defrosting the oven will stop defrosting and beep two times but the time will remain on the display This pause is to allow you to tum and rearrange the food for even defrosting After the food is turned and rearranged press the START STOP pad again q 1 Touch the DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad 2 Using the keypads enter the pounds and then enter the ounces For example for 1 pound 5 ounces touch 4 0 5 Maximum weight that can be entered is 5lbs 160z 3 Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE and DEF and count down the remaining defrosting time in minutes and seconds It will beep four times and show End when defrosting is completed refer to Important Note above Touch the RESET pad or open the door to clear before starting another operation OPERATION CONTINUED SPEED DEFROST SPEED DEFROST will automatically set the oven to defrost at a time set by the user This method provides the quickest thawing of small to medium size foods 1 Touch the SPEED DEFROST pad amm LI oer 2 Using the key pads enter the desired defrosting time up amp to 99 minutes 99 seconds a rt Fa Dato bal dal d pi g 3 Touch th
33. ood Hot Salt Oilor Power Cooking Standing Water Butter Level Time Time Pasta 8 oz Egg Noodles 4 cups 1tsp 1 Tbsp 100 6 8min 2 5min Macaroni 4 cups 1tsp 1 Tbsp 100 7 1 2 10 min 2 5 min Spaghetti 4 cups iisp 1 Tbsp 100 8 11 min 2 5 min Lasagna Noodles 4 cups 1tsp 1 Tbsp 100 11 14 min 2 5 min Rice Long Grain 100 5 7 min White Rice 1cup 2 cups 1tsp tsp then 5 7 min 80 9 12 min 100 5 7min Brown Rice 1 cup 2 cups 1 2 tsp 1tsp then 5 7 min 80 20 27 min 23 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED CEREALS Microwaved hot cereals can be cooked directly in the cereal bowl and make cleaning up easy CONVENIENCE FOODS Frozen Foods A large variety of frozen foods special dishes and dinners are available and the selections continue to increase The market is changing rapidly therefore it is impossible to list the foods and types available and recommend cooking procedures In this book we can only give general directions to assist you TV Dinners To prepare a T V dinner follow the maker s instructions for use with microwave ovens To cook a T V dinner will require approximately four to seven minutes for the food to thaw and heat to serving temperature depending on the types of food Allow plastic wrap to remain over the dish for two minutes to allow heat to equalize Dinners that contain mashed potatoes have presented a bit of a problem due to the large compact mass of this particular food Y
34. 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 three 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 INSTALLATION 1 Steady flat location When positioning the microwave oven it should be set on a steady flat surface 2 Ventilation Do not block air vents If they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat and eventually cause oven failure For proper ventilation keep three inches of space between the oven s top sides rear and the area where the unit is to be installed e Radio and TV reception Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV radio antenna or antenna wire Position the oven as far from them as possible gt Temperature and moisture Keep the oven away from hot air steam or splashing liquids when choosing a place to locate it otherwise the unit s operation may be adversely affected causing it to break down ay Power supply Check your local power source This microwave oven requires a 120V 60Hz power supply Use a receptacle that will accept the ground prong A A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in
35. or tripping over a longer cord B Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use C If a long cord or extension cord is used 1 the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and 3 the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally Examine the oven for any damage such as Dents a misaligned door broken door or a dent in the cavity If any of the above are visible DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT Notify the dealer immediately When using a 3 pronged plug When using a grounding adapter make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded pronged Receptacle y Je E plug Box Cover CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before cleaning 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended 3 The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water rinsed and dried with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operat ing parts inside the oven water should not be a
36. ou may want to remove about half the mashed potatoes after defrosting is started then spread the remaining potatoes over the individual section of the tray Heat the removed mashed potatoes in an individual dish For foods that should be crisp when cooking is completed remove the plastic wrap and use the broiler of a conventional range to crisp the food Individual Frozen Foods These may be commercially prepared or frozen at home Place the container of frozen food in the oven and heat only until the food starts to defrost and can be removed easily Empty contents into a casserole or serving dish and continue to defrost and heat Do not heat foods in deep foil containers To crisp and brown special toppings use the broiler of a conventional range If allowed to heat to serving temperature in a plastic container the container will warp or melt from the high heat of food Frozen Foods in Cooking Pouches or Boilable Bags To prepare these foods slit the plastic bag An X type cut will help remove the food at the end of cooking time Place the cut side down on a serving dish with no metal trim Heat foods other than vegetables for about three minutes Frozen vegetables require about nine to 10 minutes of cooking time Allow the pouch bag to remain over the food for about two minutes to allow time for the heat to equalize Foods prepared in cheese or white sauce should be removed from the pouch and placed in a glass casserole dish and stirred to prevent
37. overcooking of the sauce around the edges of the dish Complete Meals from Table Leftovers Complete meals from leftovers can be prepared in advance Foods can be frozen and ready for quick heating in the oven at any time Choose foods suitable for freezing and put serving portions on paper glass or china no metal trim plates Wrap with recommended freezer paper and freeze quickly When apportioning the servings of food on the plate use approximately the same amount of each kind of food for more even heating Mashed potatoes will heat quicker if spread slightly and hollowed with a pat of butter in the center To prevent small pieces of vegetables com peas etc from dehydrating during heating mound well near the center of the plate 24 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED DESSERTS There s always time to make dessert with a microwave oven Fruit desserts have a remarkably fresh flavor and texture Microwaved cakes are higher and more tender than conventionally baked since cakes are usually frosted browning is unimportant Microwaved pie crusts are exceptionally tender and flaky while delicate custards and puddings are easy to prepare Guide for Cooking Cakes Food Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes Level Time Cake round 100 6 8 1 2 min 2 5min Pourinto greased and wax Mixed 9 inch 80 7 9min paper lined cake dishes Ring or Angel Food Cake 80 8 11 min 2 5min Cover with wax paper Muffin 6 muffins 60 61 2 8 1
38. read feels Care must be taken not to overcook as the bread will become tough Use several thin slices of meat Thin slices heat more quickly and are better than one thick slice The slow heating thick slice often causes the bread to overcook before the meat is hot Sandwiches may be placed on a paper plate napkin or paper towel to be warmed The sandwich should be covered with a paper towel Remove wrapping immediately after warming Already baked frozen breads and rolls may be used for sandwiches The filling however should be thawed first Toasted bread is fine for sandwiches and provides a firm base The toast is warmed only no further browning occurs Food Amount Cook Special Notes on Power 10 Sandwich 1 1 min 6 oz 2 2 3min Place on paper towels 4 3 5min Hamburger 1 1 min Cover with paper towel 4 oz 4 3 5min Hot Dogs 4 2 2 1 2 min Cover with paper towel 2 02 Sloppy Joes 4 4 1 2 min Place on microwaveable plate PASTA amp GRAINS Guide for Cooking Pasta and Grains Raw long grain rice takes time to rehydrate Microwaving time is a little shorter than conventional but the greatest advantage is the ease with which you can prepare fluffy rice without sticking or burning Cooked rice and pasta reheat easily in the microwave oven without loss of flavor or texture No extra water is needed to prevent sticking or drying so there s no danger of overcooking rice and pasta or thinning sauces F
39. rior are best prepared in a conventional oven To prepare appetizers wrapped in bacon it will be necessary to precook the bacon and then wrap around the foods Oysters wrapped in bacon are easier to prepare in the broiler of your conventional range Seafood mixtures can be prepared in serving shells as microwave energy will pass through the seafood shells without heating Aluminum foil should not be used for shells If spreads are placed on crackers care should be taken not to overcook as moisture from the food will cause crackers to become soggy Crackers used for spreads should be very dry and crisp This helps avoid sogginess Heat only until spread is at serving temperature The time required to heat all appetizers will depend on the amount of food and the number and the type of dish selected Remember the food will become very hot even if the dish is cool Cheese mixtures retain heat longer when heated with microwave energy 17 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED MEATS Guide for Cooking Meats Roasts chops hamburgers and small cuts of tender meat cook beautifully in the microwave oven Most roasts can be cooked rare medium rare or even well done in less than one hour Less tender cuts of meat such as pot roast can be simmered fork tender in a sauce or gravy Tough cuts that require slow cooking will do better in the conventional range or oven A large piece of meat especially if the shape is uneven should be turned over occasionally for
40. rn produces a lower yield than conventional popping Do not use oven for popcom unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn utensil or unless it s commercially packaged and recommended especially for microwave ovens Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIO FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to t
41. rowaveable plate Use only a microwaveable popcorn package in the microwave oven Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Do not leave the oven unattended while popping popcom If the popcom does not pop sufficiently do not press the POPCORN pad again as the popcom may bum Check the popcorn bag for cooking instructions When opening the package face it away from you to avoid contact with any steam released Peps e 12 OPERATION CONTINUED BEVERAGE QUICK COOK PAD Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time based on the the size and quantity of the beverage Cook beverage as follows 1 To heat four to six ounce beverage s touch the BEVERAGE pad once To heat seven to nine ounce beverage s touch the BEVERAGE pad twice The display will show ENTER AMT 2 Enter the amount of cups up to four and the cooking time will appear Touch the START STOP pad The display will show CODE AND COOK and will count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four times when cooking is completed i i Qty 4 6 Oz Times 7 9 Oz Times F 1 Cup 1 minutes 30 seconds 2 minutes 40 seconds j H 2 Cups 2 minutes 50 seconds 4 minutes 30 seconds I 3 Cups 4 minutes 10 seconds 6 minutes 20seconds i 4 Cups 5 minutes 30 seconds 8 minutes 10 seconds i FROZEN DINNER QUICK COOK PAD Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking tim
42. s such as meat and compact vegetables such as mashed potatoes should be placed around the edges and spread out as much as possible to expose them to the microwave energy Large amounts of food should be spread out to receive more energy than smaller ones Covering dry meat slices with gravy will help speed the heating Light airy foods such as rice delicate seafood etc absorb energy quickly Place them in the center of the plate CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation by small children The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked 1 To activate press and hold the RESET pad for three CO c P seconds LOCK will appear and no buttons can be C OO Tr n pressed G gt d r O ht GD eux 2 To deactivate press and hold the RESET pad for three seconds LOCK will disappear an rA D ry E 14 OPERATION CONTINUE SETTING THE TIMER 1 Touch the TIMER pad The display will show ENTER TIMER TIME 2 Enter the desired timer time EXAMPLE To set the time to 10 02 touch 1 0 0 2 in sequence The display will show the numbers pressed in the order in which you pressed them aan ea ra ra 3 Touch the START STOP pad The display will count down the timer time and emit one long beep is Dux 5 zs ZI Tu NOTES The clock will appear in the display w
43. s for even defrosting 10 key pads Used to select the desired power level cooking time etc Reset pad Used to reset the cooking data if pressed before cooking starts v m s z SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Touch the CLOCK pad em m The display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME D D D NOTE When the unit is first plugged in it will temporarily be in the clock set mode XE rear 2 Enter the correct time of day EXAMPLE To set the time to 10 02 touch 1 0 O 2 s e is me 2 in sequence C5 CD D GOV g The display will show the numbers pressed in the order DDD Oh LO in which you pressed them 3 Touch the CLOCK pad OOGo The display will show the present time and the colon will Qe O T pa stop blinking After the clock has been set the time will a UL Li nd appear unless the oven is cooking or defrosting iNOTES i Toreset presenttime in the display window when the oven is off touch the CLOCK pad and reset A pad must be touched within 15 seconds when setting the clock or entering cooking information If you make a mistake when setting the time touch the RESET pad To recall the actual time while the oven is cooking or defrosting simply touch the CLOCK pad and the display will i show the actual time for three seconds DEFROST BY WEIGHT DEFROST BY WEIGHT lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time The mi
44. uniform roasting Meat Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes Level per Ib Time Beef Roast Rare 80 9 12min 10 min Medium 80 10 13 min 10 15 min Turn over after half the time Well 80 11 16 min 10 15 min Pork Roast Bone in 80 12 15 min 10 min Cover with plastic wrap Boneless 80 12 15 min 10 15 min Tum over after half the time Lamb Roast Bone in Medium 80 7 9 min 10 12 min Well 80 9 12min 10 15 min Tum over after half the time Boneless Medium 80 9 12 min 10 12 min Well 80 10 14 min 10 15 min Beef Patties 3 1 2 oz each 2 patties 100 2 1 2 3 min 5 7 min Tum over and rearrange 4 patties 100 4 6 min 5 7min after half the time Meat Loaf 2lbs 100 15 18 min 10 12 min Cover with wax paper Bacon Slices 4 strips 100 5 7 min 1 slice weight 1 oz Cover with a microwaveable length 11 in plastic cover Ham Slices 1 in thick 50 7 9 min 5 7 min Cover with plastic wrap 4 slices 18 COOKING GUIDE CONTINUED POULTRY Guide for Cooking Poultry Chicken is one of the most popular foods and microwaving chicken is one of the best uses of your microwave oven Chicken stays juicy and tender in the microwave oven However juiciness prevents browning because chicken crisps and browns only when the skin dries out enough to change color Standing time is important because it allows the interior to finish cooking without toughening the delicate
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