Amana F136E, F1961L, MICROWAVE OVEN, F1961E User Manual

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Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual &

Cooking Guide

F1361E / F1361W

F1961E / F1961W

F1961L / F1961SS

Attention:

Keep these instructions for future reference.

If microwave oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven.

Contents

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................	2
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...............................	3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................	4
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................................	5
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................	6
MODEL IDENTIFICATION .....................................................................................................................................	6
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .................................................................	7
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING .........................................................................................	7
HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING................................................................	8
COOKING UTENSILS ..................................................................................................................................................	8
FEATURE DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................................................	9
CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................................................................	9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................	10
SETTING CLOCK ................................................................................................................................................	10
EASY COOK .......................................................................................................................................................	10
TIME COOK .........................................................................................................................................................	10
MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK ...............................................................................................................................	11
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS..........................................................................................................................	11
CHILD LOCK........................................................................................................................................................	11
TIMER ..................................................................................................................................................................	11
CONTROL SET-UP..............................................................................................................................................	12
MORE/LESS ........................................................................................................................................................	13
SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION/SENSOR COOK .......................................................................	13
SENSOR COOK CHART .....................................................................................................................................	14
SENSOR POPCORN ...........................................................................................................................................	15
SENSOR REHEAT/SENSOR REHEAT CHART .................................................................................................	15
HOLD WARM .......................................................................................................................................................	15
AUTO COOK/AUTO COOK CHART....................................................................................................................	16
AUTO DEFROST .................................................................................................................................................	17
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART ....................................................................................................................................	18
COOK USING SENSOR COOK (VEGETABLE, RICE, CASSEROLE, FISH/SEAFOOD) ........................................	19
COOK USING SENSOR COOK (FISH/SEAFOOD, EGGS) .......................................................................................	20
COOK USING SENSOR COOK (EGGS, CHICKEN, MEATLESS DISHES)..............................................................	21
CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................................................	22
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE............................................................................................................................	23
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................	24

Technical Specifications

MODEL				F1961E/W/L/SS			F1361E/W
Power Supply				120 V AC, 60 Hz		120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption				1500 W			1500 W
Microwave Output				*1100 W			*1100 W
Frequency				2450 MHz			2450 MHz
Rated Current				13.3 A			13.3 A
Overall Dimensions(WxHxD)	23	7		9	13	7	5	3
			/8˝ x 13/16˝ x 18 /16˝			21/8˝ x 12/8˝ x 16/4˝
Oven Cavity Dimensions(WxHxD)		1		3	5		3
	17 /16˝ x 10/8˝ x 18/16˝						14/4˝ x 9˝ x 16˝
Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity				1.9 Cu.ft.			1.3 Cu.ft.

*IEC 705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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Important Safety Instructions

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:

(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.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual .

4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5.Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the 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 or laboratory use.

7.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11.Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

12.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14.Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

15.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c.If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d.Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.

18.Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.

19.Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.

20.Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

EXTENSION CORD:

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a

3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.

Ensure proper ground	Ensure proper ground
exists before use	exists before use
(for F1361)	(for F1961)

CIRCUITS

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

VOLTAGE

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range except for the Built-In application of F1961 (see BUILT-IN CAPABILITY). Free air flow around the oven is important.

PRECAUTIONS

*Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches away or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

*For the most accurate programming of the electronic units, touch the center of each pad securely. Do not touch several pads at one time or touch between pads. A beep sound should be heard with each touch when a pad is touched correctly.

*Do not hit or strike the control with objects such as silverware, utensils, etc. Breakage may occur.

*Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot.

*Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately placing them into water just after cooking. This may cause breakage. Allow the turntable to cool.

*Use only specific glass utensils. See cooking utensils section in this manual.

*Do not operate the oven empty. Either food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb microwave energy.

*Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They can catch fire.

*Use only thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking. *Be certain the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.

*Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash, apples, or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin covering before cooking.

*Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst.

*Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens. Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags.

DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1.Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception.

2.When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

a.Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.

b.Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

c.Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.

d.Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

e.Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

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Other Helpful Information

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A.

319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana, provide product information located on rating plate.

Record the following: Model Number:

Manufacturing Number:

Serial or S/N Number:

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s name and address:

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories (e.g., refrigerator shelves, dryer racks, or cooktop modules) over the phone.

To order accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. or 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.

BUILT-IN CAPABILITY (FOR F1961 MODELS ONLY)

To build -In, use only Amana FTK127 or FTK130 trim kits. The trim kit will specify which Amana Wall Ovens the F1961 can be built above.

SERVICE

Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required. Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.

Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.

Asure™ EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

Amana offers long-term service protection for this new oven.

Asure™ Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Amana’s strong warranty. This plan covers parts, labor, and travel charges.

Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.

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Other Helpful Information

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Keep an eye on things. The instructions in this book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing food depends, of course, on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your recipe. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem.

Factors affecting cooking times. Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. While undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more, overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, particularly those for bread, cakes, and custard, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the foods gradually travels inward. If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt.

As you gain experience in using your microwave oven, you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING

Browning: Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve an appetizing color. The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and barbecue sauce. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to foods, the original flavor of recipes is not altered.

Covering: A cover traps heat and steam and causes food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or microwave cling-film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.

Covering with waxed paper: Waxed paper effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling-film, it allows the food to dry out slightly.

Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Arranging and spacing: Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.

Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, foods are stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved foods, however, are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the center as the outside food heats first.

Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut-up chicken and chops.

Placing thicker portions near the edge: Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of foods, it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly.

Elevating: Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and center of the foods.

Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell, skin, or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include both yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many whole vegetables and fruits.

Testing if cooked: Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test food frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5°F (3°C) and 15°F (8°C) during standing time.

Standing time: Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and develop.

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Other Helpful Information

HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING

Density of foods: Light, porous food like cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.

Height of foods: The upper portion of tall foods, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall foods during cooking, sometimes several times.

Moisture content of foods: Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry foods such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture.

Bone and fat content of foods: Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Therefore, care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked.

NOTE: It is a common misconception that micro-waves cook food from the inside out. This comes from heating filled pastries with a high sugar content, like jelly doughnuts. The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot! If you cook a chicken or a roast, you’ll see the outside is cooked first.

Shape of foods: Microwaves penetrate only about 1 inch (2.5cm) into foods; the interior portion of thick foods is cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. In other words, only the outer edge of any food is actually cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by convection.

It follows then that the worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick cube. The corners will burn long before the center is even warm. Round, thin, and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in the microwave.

Quantity of foods: The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one-third when halving a recipe.

Cooking Utensils

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS

CAUTION

SOME ITEMS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR MICROWAVE COOKING, INCLUDING SOME STONEWARE AND ITEMS WITH HIGH IRON OR LEAD CONTENTS.

Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven: Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most heat-resistant non-metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven.

Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following checklist.

1. Dinner plates: Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt, consult the manu-facturer's literature or perform the microwave test, above.

2.Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This includes all brands of oven-tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.

3.Paper: Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, provided the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In general, avoid colored paper products as the color may run.

4.Plastic storage containers: These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.

5.Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-safe provided they are specially made for cooking. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture.

6.Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is available. For the most part, you can probably cook with items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.

7.Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic:

Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure.

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Feature Diagram

Oven Front Plate

Window Door Screen

Door Seal

Display Window

Control Panel

Door Open Button

Safety Door Lock System

Turntable

Rotating Ring

Your oven will be packed with the following materials:

Glass Turntable ......................................	1 each
Owner's Manual &
Cooking Guide........................................	1 each
Rotating Ring..........................................	1 each

This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial purposes and will void the warranty.

Control Panel

SENSOR COOK

POPCORN COOK REHEAT

AUTO	AUTO
COOK	DEFROST
HOLD	LESS
WARM	MORE

EASY

COOK

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

	POWER		0	PROGRAM
	LEVEL
	STOP		START
	CLEAR
	CLOCK	CONTROL		TIMER
			SET-UP

NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched, to indicate setting has been entered.

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Operating Instructions

SETTING CLOCK

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the words PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY scrolls in the display five times.

NOTE:

You can select AM or PM by touching CLOCK pad alternately.

Example: To set 11:11 (PM)

CLOCK	1.	Touch CLOCK pad twice.
		Display scrolls the words PM
		ENTER TIME OF DAY shows in
		the display.
1 1 1 1	2.	Enter the time by using the
		number key pads.
		[1], [1], [1], and [1].
		Display scrolls the words
		11:11P TOUCH START.
	3.	Touch START.
START		The clock starts counting and
		11:11P shows in the display.

EASY COOK

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START.

NOTE:

If you touch EASY COOK, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes

30 seconds, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min

59seconds.

Example: To set EASY COOK for 2 minutes.

EASY	Touch EASY COOK 4 times.
	The oven begins cooking and
COOK	display shows time counting down.

TIME COOK

This function allows you to cook food for a desired amount of time. Because many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER), there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI-POWER.

When cooking is complete, beeps will sound. The word END shows in the display window. Then the oven shuts itself off.

NOTE :

If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 2 & 3 above.

Example: To cook food on 80% Power (power8)

for 5 minutes 30 seconds

5 3 0

POWER

LEVEL

8

START

1.Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touching [5], [3], and [0].

Display scrolls the words 5:30

TOUCH START OR POWER.

2.Touch POWER LEVEL.

Display scrolls the words ENTER

POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10.

3.Touch 8.

To select power level 80%. Display scrolls the words P-80

TOUCH START.

4.Touch START.

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Operating Instructions

MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK

For Multi-Stage cooking, touch PROGRAM and repeat Time Cook steps 1-3 on previous page before touching the START pad.

Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART

	POWER	USE
	LEVEL

*Boiling water. 10 *Making candy.

(HIGH) *Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables. *Cooking tender cuts of meat.

*Whole poultry.

9 *Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.

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*Reheating prepared foods quickly. *Reheating sandwiches.

*Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.

7*Cooking cakes, breads. *Melting chocolate.

*Cooking veal.

6*Cooking whole fish.

*Cooking puddings and custard.

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*Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb. *Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

4 *Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

3*Cooking less tender cuts of meat. *Cooking pork chops, roast.

2*Taking chill out of fruit. *Softening butter.

1*Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm. *Softening butter and cream cheese.

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*Standing time. *Independent.

CHILD LOCK

This safety feature prevents unwanted oven operation. Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

If the CHILD LOCK is set and you touch another cooking pad, the word LOCKED shows in the display. Cancel the child lock according to the procedure below.

To set the child lock

STOP	1.	Touch STOP / CLEAR.
CLEAR
	2.	Touch and hold 0 until

0the word LOCKED appears in the display and two beeps are heard.

To cancel the child lock

0Touch and hold 0 pad until the word LOCKED disappears in the display.

After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display window. The oven will operate normally.

TIMER

You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking.

Example: To set the TIMER

	1.	Touch TIMER pad.
TIMER		Display scrolls the words ENTER
		TIME IN MIN AND SEC.
	2.	Touch 3, 0, 0.
3 0 0		Display scrolls the words 3:00
		TOUCH START.
START	3.	Touch START pad.

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Operating Instructions

CONTROL SET-UP

CONTROL SET-UP provides five modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy.

You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG, and DEMO MODE.

Example 1: To turn off Sound of beeper.

	CONTROL	1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP.
		Five modes show in the display
	SET-UP
		repeatedly. You can set them
		according to your intention.

2. Touch 1.

1Display scrolls the words

SOUND ON TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH 2.

3. Touch 2.

2 Display scrolls the words SOUND OFF. The current time will be displayed.

NOTE:

To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 - 2 then touch number 1.

CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHART

Example 2: To select kg unit.

	CONTROL	1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP.
		Five modes show in the display
	SET-UP
		continuously.
		You can set them according to your
		intention.

2. Touch 4.

4Display scrolls the words

LBS TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2.

3. Touch 2.

2Display scrolls the words KG. The current time will be displayed.

NOTE:

To select LBS, repeat steps 1-2 then, touch number 1.

NO	FUNCTION	CHOICE	REMARKS
1	SOUND ON / OFF	Sound On or Sound Off	All of the key sound and EOC sound on or off.
2	CLOCK ON / OFF	Clock On or Clock Off	When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use.
3	SCROLL SPEED	Slow, Normal, or Fast	Scroll speed control speed of message that scroll across display.
4	LBS / KG	Lbs or Kg	Set control to LBS or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrost features.
5	DEMO ON / OFF	Demo On or Demo Off	Demo mode allows oven to operate without oven heating.

NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default setting are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed, LBS, and DEMO OFF.

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Operating Instructions

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the AUTO

COOK, TIME COOK, EASY COOK, SENSOR COOK programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. You must wait until heating begins to count down before adding or subtracting time.

Example: To adjust the AUTO COOK(ex. beverage 2 cups) cooking time for a longer time, or for a shorter time

AUTO	1. Touch AUTO COOK.
COOK	Display scrolls the words SELECT
	MENU 1 TO 6 -- SEE COOKING
	GUIDE BEHIND DOOR.

2. Touch 4.

4Display scrolls the words

BEVERAGE TOUCH 1 TO 2 CUPS.

23. Touch 2.

NOTE:

Press the MORE or LESS pad during

time countdown.

SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION

For most Sensor Cook programs, a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided on the next pages. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.

Hints

1.Make sure the door remains closed.

2.Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.

3.Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop.

4.Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry, to assure the best results.

5.Room temperature should not exceed 95˚ F.

6.Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before Sensor Cooking.

Categories: Sensor Popcorn

Sensor Cook

Sensor Reheat

SENSOR COOK

SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatically determines the cooking time for each food item. This feature has 10 food categories.

Example: To cook FROZEN ENTREE

1. Touch COOK.

COOK Display scrolls the words SELECT

MENU 0 TO 9 -- SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR.

	4	2. Touch 4.
		The oven will cook food
		automatically by sensor system.

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Operating Instructions

SENSOR COOK CHART

Code	Category	Direction	Amount
1	Potato	Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the	1 - 4 medium approx. 8
		oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart.	ounce each
2	Fresh	Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water	1 - 6 cups
	Vegetable	on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized
		microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and
		vent.
3	Frozen	Remove from package, rinse off frost under running	10 oz. - 1 lb.
	Vegetable	water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave
		container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
4	Frozen	Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If	Works best if entree is
	Entree	not in microwave safe container, place on plate,	less than an inch thick or
		cover with plastic wrap and vent.	less than 3/4 pound.
5	Rice	Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken	1/2 - 2 cups Use medium
		or vegetable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish.	or long grain rice. Cook
		Cover with plastic wrap. When cooking is complete,	instant rice according to
		allow 10 minutes standing time. Stir for fluffier rice.	directions on the package.
6	Casserole	Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2	2 - 6 servings
		quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.	See page 19 for recipes.
		After cooking is complete, allow 10 minutes standing
		time. When using rice in a casserole recipe, use
		MinuteTM Rice and cook on RICE setting.
7	Ground	Crumble into an appropriately sized microwavable	1/4 - 2 pounds
	Meat	container and push gently to the sides, leaving a
		void in the center. Season and cover with plastic
		wrap. Vent cover for well-done meat, cover dish for
		medium cooked, as in meat to be used in another
		dish and cooked further.
8	Fish,	Place the food around the sides of an appropriate	1/4 - 2 pounds
	Seafood	microwave container. Season and add 1/4-1/2 cup	See pages 19 - 20 for
		liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) Cover with plastic	recipes.
		wrap, vented.
9	Scrambled	Break eggs into a 4-cup measuring cup or 1-quart	2 - 5 eggs
	Eggs	casserole. Cover with plastic wrap, vented. When	See pages 20 - 21 for
		cooking is complete, remove from oven, stir, and	recipes.
		allow 1-2 minutes standing time.
0	Frozen	Follow package directions. Use only frozen pizza	1 - 2 slices
	Pizza	made for microwave use (the kind that comes with a
		succeptor cooking tray). After cooking, remove from
		oven and place on wire rack so crust will crisp
		further.

If you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during sensing, the process will be canceled.

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Operating Instructions

SENSOR POPCORN

SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn (1.75-3.5 ounces). For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn.

Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable.

Example: To pop 3.5 oz.

Touch POPCORN.

Display scrolls the words POPCORN. POPCORN Then the oven will cook food

automatically by sensor system.

NOTE:

•Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped kernels.

•Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave oven with this feature.

SENSOR REHEAT

This feature allows you to reheat precooked roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 3 categories : dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole.

Example: To reheat casserole

1. Touch REHEAT pad. Display scrolls

REHEAT the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 3

-- SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR.

2. Touch number 3.

3 Then the oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system.

SENSOR REHEAT CHART

	Code	Cate-	Direction	Amount
		gory
	1	Dinner	Place foods to be heated	Approx.
		plate	on dinner plate or similar	1/2 - 1
			dish.	pound
			Cover with plastic wrap.
	2	Soup/	Place food to be heated	1-4 cups
		Sauce	in an appropriate size
			microwave container.
			Cover with plastic wrap.
	3	Casse-	Cover dish containing	2-6
		role	the casserole with	servings
			plastic wrap.

HOLD WARM

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.

Example: To hold warm hot or cooked food

HOLD		1.	Touch HOLD WARM.
WARM			Display scrolls the words HOLD
			WARM TOUCH START.
		2.	Touch START.
START			The word WARM will come on while
			the oven continue to run.

NOTE:

•HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

•Opening the oven door cancels HOLD WARM. Close the door and touch HOLD WARM, then touch START if additional HOLD WARM time is desired.

•Food cooked should be covered during HOLD WARM.

•Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during HOLD WARM.

•Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during HOLD WARM.

•Do not use more than 1 complete HOLD WARM cycle (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). The quality of some foods

will suffer with extended time.

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