Amana AMV5164ACW, AMV5164ACS, AMV5164ACB, AMV5164AAW, AMV5164AAQ Owner’s Manual

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Use&CoreGuide

Model AMV5164AA/AC

Important Safety Instructions .................. 2-4

Features ........................................................ 5-6

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Operating Instructions ............................ 7-20

Care and Cleaning ................................. 21-22

Cooking Utensils .......................................... 23

Troubleshooting ..................................... 24-25

Warranty ......................................................... 26

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien .............. 27

Guia de Uso y Cuidado ................................ 53

Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure Use & Care Guide stays with oven.

Form No. A/04/04 _2004 Maytag Appliances 3828WSA3927 Part No. 8112P262-60

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this

Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not

understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,

Labels

Grounding Instructions

Oven MUST be grounded, Grounding

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different

branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized

modification to this microwave oven. tt is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short

reduces risk of electric shock by _1_1 occurs. This oven 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. See Installation Instructions.

Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord, If the product power

cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a

separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a

circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

Microwave operates on standard household current, 110-120V.

Federal Communications

Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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 to 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 oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:

1. door (bent),

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

(U.S.A. Only)

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 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 the radio or television.

• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

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OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

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Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Door Safety Lock System

Model and Serial Number Plate Vent Grille

Glass Turntable

Metal Rack

Grease Filter

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Cooking Guide

Cooktop/Countertop Light

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Power Supply 120 VAC,

60 Hz

Input Power 1,500 W Cooking Power 1,000 W

(IEC 60705 Standard)

Frequency 2,450 MHz Rated Current 13 A

Outer Dimensions 291W_6"x 1670

Panel

(WxHxD) x 153h'' Cavity Volume 1.6 Cu. Ft. Net Weight 52 Ibs.

FEATURES

DISPLAY: The Display includes

a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

POPCORN: Touch this pad when

popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven's sensor will tell the

oven how long to cook depending on

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the amount of humidity itdetects from the popcorn. See page 11 for

more information.

BAKED POTATO: Touch this pad to

cook potatoes. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato. Seepage 12

for moreinformation.

REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat

casserole, dinner plate, and soup/sauce. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food. See page 12

for more information.

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5,COOK:Touchthispadtocookfrozen

entree,casserole,andrice.Theoven's sensorwilltelltheovenhowlongto

cookdependingontheamountof humiditycomingfromthefood.See page12formoreinformation.

6.VEGETABLE:Touchthispadtocook vegetables.Theoven'ssensorwilltell theovenhowlongtocookdepending ontheamountofhumidityitdetects fromthevegetables.Seepage12for

moreinformation.

7,PIZZASLICE:Touchthispadto

reheatpizza.Theoven'ssensorwill telltheovenhowlongtocook dependingontheamountofhumidity itdetects.Seepage11formore

information.

8.CUSTOMPROGRAM:Touchthis padtorecallonecookinginstruction

previouslyprogrammedintomemory. Seepage9formoreinformation.

9,MORE+:Touchthispadtoaddten

secondsofcookingtimeeachtime youpressit.Seepage9formore

information.

10.LESS-:Touchthispadtosubtract

tensecondsofcookingtimeeach timeyoupressit.Seepage9for

moreinformation.

11,AUTODEFROST:Meat,poultry,fish.

Touchthispadtoselectfoodtypeand defrostfoodbyweight.Seepage14

formoreinformation.

12.TIMEDEFROST:Touchthispadto defrostmostotherfrozenfoods.See

page15formoreinformation.

13,RAPIDDEFROST:Thispadprovides

RAPIDdefrostfor1.0poundoffrozen

food.Seepage15formoreinforma- tion.

14.NUMBER:Touchnumberpadsto entercookingtime,powerlevel, quantities,orweights.

15.POWERLEVEL:Touchthispadto selectacookingpowerlevel.

16.COOKTIME:Touchthispadtoseta cookingtime.Seepage9formore

information.

17,HOLDWARM:Touchthispadto 24.

keephot,cookedfoodswarminyour microwaveovenforupto99minutes 99seconds.Seepage8formore

information. 25,

18,STOP/CLEAR:Touchthispadto

stoptheovenortoclearallentries.

19,ENTER/START:Touchthispadto

startafunction.Ifyouopenthedoor afterovenbeginstocook,touch

ENTER/STARTagain. 27,

20,

21,ADD30SEC:Touchthispadtoset

22.TURNTABLEON/OFF:Touchthis

NOTE:

oThisoptionisnotavailablein

23.

26,

CONTROLSETUP:Touchthispad tochangetheoven'sdefaultsettings

forsound,clock,displayspeedand

defrostweight.Seepage7formore information.

andstartquicklyat100%powerlevel. Seepage8formoreinformation.

padtoturnofftheturntable.OFFwill appearinthedisplay.Seepage7for

moreinformation.

sensorcookanddefrostmodes.

CLOCK:Touchthispadtoenterthe timeofday.Seepage7formore

information. LIGHTTIMER:Touchthispadtoset

thelighttimer.Seepage8formore information.

KITCHENTIMER:Touchthispadto setthekitchentimer.Seepage7for

moreinformation, VENTHI/LO/OFF:Touchthispadto

turnthefanonoroff.Seepage7for moreinformation.

LIGHTHI/LO/OFF:Touchthispadto turnonthecooktop/countertoplight.

Seepage8formoreinformation.

Operndn9Instructions

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your

microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 12-hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM,

1. Touch CLOCK

Ck_ <

8 0 0

CI k

pad.(Press once for AM, twice for

PM)

2. Enter the time by using the

number key pad.

3. Touch CLOCK pad.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing

up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Example: To set for 3 minutes.

1. Touch KITCHEN

°rim__¢ TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time by using the

3 O C_ number key

pad.

3. Touch ENTER/

_St; ;';

START pad. When the time

is over, you will hear beeps and

END wiJJ

display.

CONTROL SETUP

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed

and defrost weight. See following chart for more information.

1 BeepON/ 1 Sound ON

OFF control 2 Sound OFF

2 Clock display 1 Clock ON

control 2 Clock OFF Display 1 Slow speed

2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed

Defrost weight 1 Lbs. mode selected 2 Kg.

Example: To change defrost

weight mode (from Lbe. to Kg).

1. Touch

or r'_l CONTROL

_;_l_ SETUP pad.

VENT HI/LO/OFF

The VENT moves

w:;_' steam and other

Hi/Lo/©ff

cooking surface. The vent will operate at low speed whenever the

oven is on. To operate the vent manually: Touch

VENT once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to

turn the fan off.

NOTE:

• If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan

in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to cool the oven. Itmay stay on up to an

hour. When this occurs, the vent cannot be turned off.

vapors from the

TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking

off/of results, leave the

turntable on. tt can

be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn

the turntable on or off.

NOTES:

• This option is not available in sen- sor cook and defrost modes.

• Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch, Be careful

touching the turntable during and after cooking.

• Do not run the oven empty.

2. Touch number 4 pad.

Touch number 2

pad.

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being

accidentally started or used by children.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel.

Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the

control panel.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch STOP/

CLEAR pad.

2. Touch and hold ENTER/START

_ ;;_"_; pad more than 4

seconds.

LOCKED will

appear in the display window

with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock,

1. Touch and hold

_t_, ENTER/START

_}_uu _' pad more than 4

seconds.

LOCKED will

disappear and you hear two

beeps.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch LIGHT HIiLO/OFF pad

once for bright

n/Lo/_ light, twice for

night light, or three times to turn the

light off.

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start

microwave cooking without the need to touch the ENTER/START pad.

Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2

minutes,

1.TouchADD 30 SEC.pad4times.

The ovenbegins

cookingand display showstime

countingdown.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time.

The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off

7:00 AM.

1. Touch LIGHT

/ itr;_H"

2 0 O

L I_t again.(Press

71 C_ C} you want the

_ _ _, START pad.

NOTE:

• To reset the time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT

TIMER.

r m_, TIMER pad.

NOTE:

• If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, touch

the l. gh_ pad.

Hi/Lo/Off

TIMER

pad.(Press once

for AM, twice for

PM.)

2. Enter the time you want the

LIGHT to turn

on.

3. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad

once for AM, twice for PM.)

4. Enter the time LIGHT to turn

off.

5. Touch ENTER/

1. Touch LIGHT

2. Touch STOP/ CLEAR pad.

HOLD WARM

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99

minutes 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a

cooking cycle automatically.

Example: To use HOLD WARM.

1. Touch HOLD

vv_m WARM pad.

2. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

NOTES:

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

• Food cooked covered 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 can be covered during HOLD WARM.

Liquid 1-2cups

Dry 5-10 ozs.

To make HOLD WARM automati- cally follow another cycle:

• While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching ENTER/

START.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two beeps and "HOLD WARM" will appear in the oven display.

• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST, or multi-

cycle cooking.

Operndn9Instructions

CUSTOM PROGRAM

CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

1. Touch CUSTOM

_:__,tr'÷:_T_ PROGRAM

pad.

2 C} 2. Enter the cook

time.

3. Touch ENTER/

6,':_::'--°'_=:_T START pad.

Example: To recall

program.

Ent@/'

the custom

Touch CUSTOM

PROGRAM

pad.

Touch ENTER/ START pad.

When the cook time is over, you

will hear four beeps and END will display.

MORE+/LESS-

By using the MORE+ or LESS- keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter

time.

1. Pressing MORE+ will add

10 seconds of

cooking time each time you press it.

COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVELS

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at 100% power,

1. Enter the cook

time.

2. Touch ENTER/

_St,_Pt

START pad. When the cook

time is over, you will hear four beeps and

END will

display.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 10 power settings in

addition to HIGH.

Example: To cook food for 7

minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.

1. Enter the cook

7 _Z_ C_ time.

2. Touch POWER

l..,_v_:1 LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

When the cook time is over, you

will hear four

beeps and END

will display.

COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE

COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length

of time, and another Power Level for another length of time.Your oven can

be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost.

Example: To cook food for 3

minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30

seconds.

3 0 0

/::rYvk TIME pad.

7' second cook

Io,,,_! LEVEL pad.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch COOK

3. Enter the

time.

4. Touch POWER

5. Enter the power level.

6. Touch ENTER/ START pad.

When the cook time is over, you

will hear four

beeps and END

will display.

Less-

2. Pressing LESS- will subtract 10

seconds of cooking time

each time you press it.

See cooking

guide for Power

levels, page 10.

Operndn9Instructions

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power ]eve] for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you

are using.

10 High 100% • Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy.

• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish.

• Reheat beverages.

• Bacon slices. Place utensil on metal oven rack.

9 9O%

8 80%

7 70%

6 60%

5 50%

4 40%

3 30%

2 20%

• Reheat meat slices quickly.

• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

• All reheating.

• Cook scrambled eggs.

• Cook breads and cereal products.

• Cook cheese dishes, veal.

• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

• Cook pasta.

• Cook meats, whole poultry.

• Cook custard.

• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.

• Cook less tender cuts of meat.

• Reheat frozen convenience foods.

• Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood.

• Cook small quantities of food.

• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

• Soften butter and cream cheese.

• Heat small amounts of food.

1 10%

• Soften ice cream.

• Raise yeast dough.

• Standing time.

Operndn9Instructions

SENSOR OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for

each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of

humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor, follow

these recommendations:

1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal

storage temperature.

2. Glass turntable and outside of container should be dry to assure

best cooking results.

3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers at

least half full for best results.

4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the

microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can

mislead the sensor.

ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK TIME

By using the MORE+ or LESS- pads

all of the sensor cook and time cook settings can be adjusted to cook food

for a longer or shorter time. Pressing

MORE+ will add 10 seconds of

cooking time each time you press it.

Pressing LESS- will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

3. Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.

4. Do not open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR pad during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking

results.

1. Always use microwavable con- tainers and cover them with lids or

vented plastic wrap.

2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam

from escaping and cause food to overcook.

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop commercial- ly packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bags of

popcorn. Example: To pop popcorn

1. Touch POPCORN pad.

When the cook

p_ :r _ time is over, you

will hear four

beeps and END

will display.

• Recommended amounts:

3.0-3.5 ozs.

PIZZA SLICE

Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels.

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

1. Touch PIZZA

Pizza

:_ir:_,* When the cook

• Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices, (about 3-5 ozs. each slice).

SLICE pad.

time is over, you

will hear four

beeps and END

will display.

Operndn9Instructions

BAKED POTATO

The BAKED POTATO pad lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power

levels.

NOTES:

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 min-

utes.

Example: To cook 2 potatoes.

1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad.

When the cook

_o time is over, you

will hear four beeps and END will display.

• Recommended amounts: 1-4 potatoes (about 9-11 ozs. each)

VEGETABLE has preset cook pow- ers for 3 food categories: Fresh,

Frozen, and Canned.

COOK

Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. COOK has preset Cook Power for 3 food categories: Frozen Entree, Casserole, and Rice.

Example: To cook Rice.

1. Touch COOK pad.

3 2. Choose food

category.

Frozen Entree 1

Casserole 2

Rice 3

When the cook time is over, you will

hear four beeps and END will

display.

Recommendedamounts:

Frozen Entree 10-21 ozs. Casserole 1-4 cups

Rice 1/2-2 cups

REHEAT

REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Casserole,

Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce. Example: To reheat Casserole.

1. Touch REHEAT

pad.

2. Choose food

category.

Dinner Plate 1 Soup/Sauce 2

Casserole 3

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

Recommendedamounts:

Dinner Plate 1-2 servings Soup/Sauce 1-4 cups

Casserole 1-4 cups

Example: To cook Frozen

Vegetableo

1. Touch VEGETABLE

pad.

_ 2. Choose food

category.

Fresh 1

Frozen 2

Canned 3

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

NOTE:

• Place canned vegetables in a microwavable bowl or casserole.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 5 minutes.

- Recommended amounts: 1-4 cups

- Recommend 1/4"-1/2" venting of cover.

NOTE:

• Use only long grain rice with sensor cook program. See page 20 to cook other types of rice.

Operndn9Instructions

SENSOR COOK TABLE

Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the 1 - 4 medium approx.

edge, at least one inch apart. 8 -10 ozs. each

Fresh Vegetable

Frozen

_ Vegetable

I..u

> Canned

Vegetable

Casserole

Rice

Frozen Entree

Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap

and vent.

Remove from the outer display can.

Place in an appropriately sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole.

Cooking with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes

Add twice the amount of water to the rice.

Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling

over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.

Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave-

safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

1 - 4 cups

1/2- 2 cups

10 - 21 ozs.

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

Pizza This is a reheat function for leftover pizza. 1 - 3 slices

Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate. (3 - 5 ozs. each)

Dinner Plate Place on a low plate. 1 - 2 servings

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Let stand 3 minutes.

Soup/Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole. 1 - 4 cups

Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.

Casserole Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap and vent. 1 - 4 cups

After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

Operndn9Instructions

AUTO DEFROST

Three defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature

provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the

oven automatically sets the defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter.

For added convenience, the AUTO DEFROST includes a built-in tone

mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost cycle. Three different defrosting options are provided.

1. MEAT

2. POULTRY

3. FISH

After touching the AUTO DEFROST once, select the food category. Available weight ranges for Meat,

Poultry and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 Ibs. Example : To defrost 1.2 Ibe of

meat.

£,_._ 1. Touch AUTO

DEFROST pad.

2. Choose food category.

3. Enter the weight.

4. Touch

ENTER/START

pad.

NOTES:

• After you touch ENTER/START, the display counts down the

defrost time. The oven will beep once during the Defrost cycle. At

this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food as

needed. Remove any portions that have thawed then return frozen

portions to the oven and touch ENTER/START to resume the

defrost cycle.

• The oven will not stop during

the BEEP unless the door is opened

For best reeutte:

• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which

can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.

• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or a on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

o Foods should still be somewhat icy

in the center when removed from the oven.

AUTO DEFROST TABLE

MEAT

0.1to6.0Ibs

POULTRY

0.1to6.0Ibs

FISH

0.1to6.0Ibs

BEEF

Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin

steak, Potroast, Rib roast,

Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.

LAMB

Chops (1-inchthick),

Rolledroast. PORK

Chops (1/2-inch thick),Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country- style ribs.

Rolledroast, Sausage. POULTRY

Whole (under 4 Ibs),Cut up, Breasts (boneless).

CORNISH HENS Whole. TURKEY

Breast (under 6Ibs).

FISH Fillets,Whole Steaks.

SHELLFISH Crab meat, Lobster tails,

Shrimp, Scallops.

DEFROST TIPS

• When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of

pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

• Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best

results when food to be thawed is a

minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of

5°F or below, always program a

lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking

the food.

• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a

lower food weight.

• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular

packets defrost more quickly than a

deep block.

• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost

more easily.

• You can use small pieces of alu-

minum foil to shield foods like

chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

• Shield areas of food with small

pieces of foil if they start to become

wa rm.

• For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting

time.

• For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a microwave safe

roasting rack. This prevents the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during defrost.

Operndn9Instructions

TIME DEFROST RAPID DEFROST METAL RACK

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost.

The Time Defrost Chart provides some basic guidelines for using Time

Defrost. Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

1. Touch TIME

/:_:_/r.c_ DEFROST pad.

2. Enter the

Z _ C_ O defrosting time

you want.

3. Touch

_ ;__'_' ENTER/START

pad.(Defrost starts)

When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

TIME DEFROST CHART

The RAPID DEFROST feature

provides a rapid defrost for 1.0

pound frozen food. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef.

Example: To defrost lib. ground

beef.

1. Touch RAPID DEFROST pad.

2. Touch

ENTER/START

pad.

The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one

container at the same time.

To use rack:

1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

• Rack MUST NOT touch metal

walls or back of microwave oven.

2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND BELOW rack.

• Amount of food must be

approximately the same to balance out cooking energy.

MEAT

Bacon (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.)

Roasts

Steaks, chops and cutlets

POULTRY

Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (24¼2to 3 Ibs.) Chicken, whole (2 to 3 Ibs.)

Cornish hen

FISH & SEAFOOD Fillets (1 lb.)

Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)

NOTE: J• Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines.

2 - 4 minutes 4V2 - 6 minutes

4V=- 6 minutes

4V: - 6 minutes per lb.

13 - 16 minutes

15 - 18 minutes

5 - 7 minutes per lb.

4 - 5_/_minutes Place block in casserole. Turn food over and break up 4 - 5 minutes after beep. Stand for 5 minutes.

Turn meat over at beep. Stand for 5 minutes after defrosting. Turn meat over at beep. Stand for 5 minutes after defrosting. Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil.

Stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Same as above.

Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil. Stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil.

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GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same

foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is

based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

• Size: Small pieces of food cook

faster than large ones, pieces

similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because

microwave energy is attracted to

water molecules.

• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the

center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the

cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the

center of the dish.

• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish.

• Shield, with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.

• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover

food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the

center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and

surface area of the food.

• 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.

FISH AND SHELLFISH

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

• Prepare the fish for cooking.

- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces

with thicker parts toward the

outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

- The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a

microwavable lid or vented plastic

wrap.

- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly

with waxed paper to keep the

coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns

opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done

when the shell turns from pink to

red and the flesh is opaque and

firm.

•The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific direc- tions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish

and shellfish.

FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE

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Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Whole fish

Scallops Shrimp, shelled

HI HI

31/2-41/2minutes

41/2-51/2minutes

4I/2-6 minutes

31/2-5minutes 3I/2-5 minutes

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11/2quart microwavable

baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap.

Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. offish, turn the fish halfway

through cooking. Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed

above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

APPETIZERS/SAUCES/ SOUPS

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

Recommended

®Crisp crackers, such as melba

toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for

microwave use.Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a

paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.

o Arrange individual appetizers in a

circle for even cooking.

®Stir dips to distribute heat and

shorten cooking time. Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques

®Use a microwavable casserole or

glass measuring cup that is at least

2 or 3 times the volume of the

sauce.

®Sauces made with cornstarch

thicken more rapidly than those

made with flour. o Cook sauces made with cornstarch

or flour uncovered so you may stir

them 2 or 3 times during cooking for

a smooth consistency. o To adapt a conventional sauce or

gravy recipe, reduce the amount of

liquid slightly. Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques o Cook soups in a microwavable dish

which holds double the volume of

the recipe ingredients to prevent

boil-over, especially if you use

cream or milk in the soup. o Generally, cover microwaved soups

with VENTED plastic wrap or a

microwavable lid. ®Cover foods to retain moisture.

Uncover foods to retain crispness.

®Avoid overcooking by using the

minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.

®Stirring occasionally will help blend

flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.

®When converting a conventional

soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.

Not Recommended

®Appetizers with a crisp coating or

puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

®Breaded products can be warmed

in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp.

Cooking Meat: General Directions

®Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid

spattering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a

microwavable dish.

- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of

the dish.

- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent spattering.

®Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce spattering and keep from

overcooking the bottom of the

meat.

- Shield thin or bony portions with

strips of foil to prevent overcooking.

NOTE:

• Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover

more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time.

• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it

from the oven. The internal temperature of the meat may rise

from 5-10 ° F during standing time.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.

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MEAT COOKING TABLE

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BEEF

Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted

(4 oz. each)

1 patty 2 patties 4 patties

Sirloin tip roast

(3-4 Ibs.)

LAMB

Lamb roast, rolled

boneless (3-4 Ibs.)

PORK

Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices

10 slices

Chops

(5-7 oz. each) 2 chops

4 chops

Loin Roast,

rolled, boneless

(3V_- 4_/_Ibs.)

Fresh or Frozen, defrosted

(1-2 oz. each) 2 links

4 links 6 links

10 links

HI Form patties with depression in center of each.

Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning

agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking.

1-1_/=minutes 1q_-2 minutes

2q_-3V_ minutes

8-10 minutes

per pound

RARE (135°F) 11-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (155°F)

11-12 minutes

per pound

RARE (135°F) 12-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (145°F)

13-14 minutes

per pound

WELL (155°F)

1V_-2 minutes

2-3 minutes 4-5 minutes 7-8 minutes

18-20 minutes

per pound

15-17 minutes

per pound

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165°F)

HISausage links,

45-60 seconds

1-1_/=minutes 1q_-2 minutes 13/4-2minutes

Let stand covered 1 minute.

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.

Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if

necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil

15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F). Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack.

Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as

rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper. Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes. Shield if necessary.

Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature

is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack.

Cover with paper towels.

Place microwavable roasting rack on the metal oven rack.

After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

Place chops in microwavable baking dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170° F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered 5 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F).

Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish. Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about

10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F before serving.

Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

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POULTRY

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

• Prepare the poultry for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

-Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce spattering.

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.

POULTRY COOKING TABLE

dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or

browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with

waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

Chicken whole (3-3q_ Ibs.)

Cornish Hens whole

(1-1 _/_Ibs. each)

12-13 minutes

per pound

6-7 minutes per pound

Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast

side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with

butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover

with waxed paper. Cook _/sof estimated time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace

waxed paper. Cook _/sof estimated time again. Shield if

necessary. Cook remaining q3of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil

10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The

temperature in the thigh should be 180°F-185°F when the poultry is done.

Before cooking, wash and shake the water off.

Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens

breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield

bone ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or

browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from

microwave when they reach desired temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may

rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast should be 170°F before serving.

• Watch the poultry as it cooks.

- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least 1 inch

from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.

• Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh meat

should be 180-185°F.

• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes.

The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry.

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PASTA AND RICE

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because

you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.

PASTA COOKING TABLE

Spaghetti

4 cups water Add 8 ozs. spaghetti

Macaroni

3 cups water Add 2 cups macaroni

Lasagna noodles

4 cups water Add 8 ozs. lasagna

noodles

Egg noodles

6 cups water Add 4 cups noodles

HI 9-10 minutes

5 71/2-81/2minutes

HI 6-7 minutes

5 51/2-61/2minutes

HI 7-8 minutes

5 11-12q2 minutes

HI 8-10 minutes

5 5t/2-61/2minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.

Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented

plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.

Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni

and egg noodles. Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.

Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart or until tender.

Drain in a colander.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.

• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide

specific directions, with Power Level and cooking time settings for most common types of pasta and rice.

RICE COOKING TABLE

Long grain

211/,_cups water Add 1 cup rice

Brown

21/4cups water HI 41/2-51/2minutes Add 1 cup rice 3 28 minutes

Long grain and

wild rice mix

21/3cups water Add 6 oz. package

Quick cooking

1 cup water

Add 1 cup rice

HI 5-7 minutes

3 19 minutes

4-5 minutes

24 minutes

2-3minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart microwavable casserole.

Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.

Stir in rice and any seasonings. Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is absorbed

and rice is tender.

Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10

minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Fluff with fork.

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and out- side. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front flame free of food or grease build-up.

Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and

out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metaJand aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a

month.

1. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. PulJfilter downward

and push to the other side. The fiJterwill drop out.

2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or pJaee in a dishwasher. The

aluminum wilJ darken.

3. To reinstaiJ the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and

toward oven center to lock.

CHARCOALFJ ER

Jfyour oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced

every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter

cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts Department at your nearest

Authorized Service Center or call

1-800-843-0304 (inside U.S.A) or 1-886-587-2002 (Canada). Order

CharcoaJ Filter kit #: MVHRK4.

1. UnpJug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle

screws)

3. Tip the griJJeforward, then lift it out.

4. Open the door.

5. Push the hook and remove old filter.

Hook

6. SJide a new charcoal fiJter into

place and cJose the door. The fil- ter should rest at the angle shown.

7. Slide the bottom of the vent cover

into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power suppJy

and set the clock.

COOKTOPiNJGHT UGHT OVEN UGHT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

4. Lift up the bulb holder.

3. RepJace buJbwith 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

4. RepJace bulb cover, and mounting screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

5. Remove bulb holder.

RepJace buJb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

Replace the buJb holder.

Slide the bottom of the vent cover into pJace. Push the top until it

snaps into pJace. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

CookingUtensils

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat):

Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and

bowls without metallic trim.

CHINA:

Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.

PLASTIC:

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the

food. As the food heats it may melt the

plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer containers and

plastic bags only for short cooking times, Use these with care because the plastic may

soften from the heat of the food.

PAPER:

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design.

Look for the manufacturer's label for use in the microwave oven.

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven

cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal

utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and

may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs

and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you

use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking.

Tightly closed pouches could explode.

BROWN PAPER:

Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too much heat and could burn.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.

They become hot and could cause a fire.

Troubleshooting

Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.

If nothing on the oven operates • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.

• check that controls are set properly.

If the oven interior light does not work • the light bulb is loose or defective.

If oven will not cook • check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that Enter/Start Pad was touched.

• check that timer wasn't started instead of a cooking function.

If oven takes longer than normal to • be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

cook or cooks too rapidly

If the time of day clock does not • check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

always keep correct time • be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

If food cooks unevenly • be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.

If food is undercooked • check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were

correctly followed.

• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

If food is overcooked • check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish)

were followed.

If arcing (sparks) occur • be sure microwavable dishes were used.

• be sure wire twist ties were not used.

• be sure oven was not operated when empty.

• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

If the display shows a time counting • check that door is firmly closed.

down but the oven is not cooking • check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

Vent fan starts automatically • If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent

hood will automatically turn on at the LO setting to cool the oven. Itmay stay

on up to an hour to cool the oven.

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