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Over-The-Range
Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual,
Cooking Guide, &
Installation Instructions
MVH250E
MVH250W
MVH250L
Attention:
Keep these instructions for future reference.
If microwave oven changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies microwave oven.
Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................... |
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SAFETY ............................................................... |
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Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To |
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Excessive Microwave Energy............................. |
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Important Safety Instructions.............................. |
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INFORMATION .................................................... |
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Location of Model Number................................. |
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Model Identification............................................ |
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Parts and Accessories ....................................... |
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Service............................................................... |
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Asure™ Extended Service Plan........................ |
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Electrical Requirements..................................... |
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Grounding Instructions....................................... |
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Microwave Oven Features ................................. |
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Oven Specifications ........................................... |
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Oven Control Panel............................................ |
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OPERATION ........................................................ |
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Learn About Your Microwave Oven................... |
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Help.................................................................... |
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Clock.................................................................. |
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Kitchen Timer..................................................... |
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Control Set-Up ................................................... |
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Vent Hi-Low-Off ................................................. |
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Turntable On-Off................................................ |
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Child Lock ......................................................... |
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Light Hi-Low-Off................................................. |
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Light Timer......................................................... |
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Easy Cook™ ..................................................... |
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Hold Warm......................................................... |
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Favorite Recipe.................................................. |
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More/Less .......................................................... |
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Cooking at High Cook Power............................. |
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Cooking at Lower Power Levels ........................ |
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Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle......... |
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Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels............. |
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Popcorn.............................................................. |
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Potato................................................................. |
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Pizza ................................................................ |
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Beverage............................................................ |
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Auto Cook ........................................................ |
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Cooking Guide for Auto Cook .......................... |
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Auto Reheat ..................................................... |
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Cooking Guide for Auto Reheat ....................... |
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Auto Defrost ..................................................... |
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Defrosting Tips................................................. |
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Auto Defrost Chart ........................................... |
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Time Defrost .................................................... |
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Two Position Metal Rack ................................. |
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COOKING .......................................................... |
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Getting the Best Cooking Results ................... |
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Fish & Shellfish ................................................ |
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Appetizers/Sauces/Soups................................ |
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Meat ................................................................. |
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Poultry.............................................................. |
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Pasta And Rice ................................................ |
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MAINTENANCE ................................................. |
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Care And Cleaning........................................... |
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Metal Rack ....................................................... |
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Cleaning the Grease Filters ............................. |
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Charcoal Filter Replacement .......................... |
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Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .................. |
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Oven Light Replacement ................................. |
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MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE ........................ |
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .................. |
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS .......................... |
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INSTALLATION ................................................. |
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Your Safety First .............................................. |
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Parts, Tools, Materials ..................................... |
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Step 1 : Prepare the Electrical Connections .... |
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Step 2 : Prepare the Venting System............... |
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Step 3 : Prepare the Venting Blower................ |
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Step 4 : Prepare the Wall and Upper Cabinet |
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for Installation ..................................... |
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Step 5 : Install the Mounting Plate ................... |
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Step 6 : Attach the Oven to the Wall................ |
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WARRANTY....................................................... |
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Safety
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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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
•Read all the instructions before using your oven.
•Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.
•Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.
•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, 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.
•Do not use or 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.
•Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
•Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.
•Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.
•Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.
•When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
•Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
•Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
•When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
•If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.
•To avoid a fire hazard:
-Do not overcook food. Overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.
-Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven.
-Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven.
•If a fire should start:
-Keep the oven door closed.
-Turn the oven off.
-Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
•To avoid electric shock:
-This appliance must be grounded. Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.
-Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
-Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.
-Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
-Do not use extension cord.
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Safety
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods. |
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. |
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby |
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• Preserve the oven floor: |
cause personal injury. |
- Do not heat the oven floor excessively. |
- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as |
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave- |
syrup bottles. |
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the |
- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven. |
package on a microwavable dish. |
- Do not attempt home canning in your |
- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or |
microwave oven. |
turntable. Use a microwavable dish. |
- Do not heat the following items in the |
- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. |
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water |
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the |
with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass |
browning dish. If you use a browning dish |
jars. These items may explode. |
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor. |
• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven. |
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance |
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• Use your oven only for the operations described in |
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• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified |
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service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized |
• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it. |
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. |
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( 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.
•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 TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
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Information
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts, the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below.
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
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. 1-319-622-5511 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 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
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. 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends contacting an authorized service if service is required after warranty expires.
ASURE™ EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new oven. AsureTM 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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least 15 or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Do not use extension cord.
WARNING
If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in any way.
Ensure proper ground exists before use
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Information
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
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Oven Control
Door Safety Panel
Lock System
Cooktop/Countertop Light
Grease Filter
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply |
120 VAC, 60 Hz |
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Input Power |
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Cooking Power |
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Information
OVEN CONTROL PANEL
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Information
1.DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.
2.POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. See page 15 for more information.
3.POTATO: Touch this pad to cook from 1 to 4 potatoes. See page 15 for more information.
4.BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one or two cups of a beverage. See page 15 for more information.
5.AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, rice, casseroles. See page 15 for more information.
6.PIZZA: Touch this pad to reheat 1 to 3 slices. See page 15 for more information.
7.AUTO REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat dinner plate, soup/sauce, casseroles, roll/muffin.
See page 17 for more information.
8.FAVORITE RECIPE: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. See page 12 for more information.
9.MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.
10.LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.
14.NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.
15.POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level.
16.PROGRAM: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
17.HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 12 for more information.
18.STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.
19.START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, START again.
20.CONTROL SET-UP: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations. See page 10 for more information.
21.HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function.See page 10 for more information.
22.TURNTABLE ON-OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. OFF will appear in the display.
See page 11 for more information.
23.CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. See page 10 for more information.
24.LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer. See page 11 for more information.
11.AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on
pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. 25. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen
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timer. See page 10 for more information. |
12.TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods.
See page 21 for more information.
13.EASY COOK: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level. See page 12 for more information.
26.VENT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. See page 11 for more information.
27.LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. See page 11 for more information.
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Operation
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.
CAUTION
DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY.
HELP
The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.
Example: To learn about POPCORN.
1. Touch HELP pad.
2. Touch POPCORN pad.
CLOCK
This oven includes a 24-hour clock.
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
1. Touch CLOCK 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 time 3 minutes.
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER
pad.
2. Enter the time by using the number key pad.
3.Touch START pad.
When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and END will display.
CONTROL SET-UP
You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.
See following chart for more information.
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Clock display |
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Clock ON |
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Example: To change defrost weight mode. (from Lbs. to Kg.)
1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP
pad.
2.Touch number 4 pad.
3.Touch number 2 pad.
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Operation
VENT HI-LOW-OFF
The VENT moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. 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 LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs, You can not turn the vent fan off.
TURNTABLE ON-OFF
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE ON-OFF to turn the turntable on or off.
NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.
NOTE: • Do not run the oven empty.
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 0 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 0 pad more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready.
LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF
Touch LIGHT pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off.
LIGHT TIMER
You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you want. 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 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 again.
(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)
4. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off.
5. Touch START pad.
NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.
Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.
1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.
2. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, you should touch key.
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Operation
EASY COOK™
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START pad.
Example: To set EASY COOK™ for 2 minutes.
1. Touch EASY COOK™ pad 4 times.
The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.
NOTE:
If you touch EASY COOK™, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.
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 the hold warm.
1. Touch HOLD WARM pad.
2. Touch 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 could be covered during HOLD WARM.
To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle:
•While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching START.
•When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and “WARM” will appear in the oven display.
•You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.
FAVORITE RECIPE
FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.
1. Touch FAVORITE RECIPE
pad.
2. Enter the cook time.
3. Touch START pad.
Example: To recall the favorite recipe.
1. Touch FAVORITE RECIPE
pad.
2.Touch 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 preprogrammed cook and time cook features 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.
Example: To adjust the 1.75 oz POPCORN cooking time for a longer time.
1. Touch POPCORN pad.
2. Touch number 1 pad.
3. Touch MORE pad.
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Operation
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.
1. Enter the cook time.
2. Touch 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 time.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
3. Enter the power level.
4. Touch 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 or the last at 0% power.
Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.
1. Enter the first cook time.
2. Touch PROGRAM pad.
3. Enter the second cook time.
4. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
5. Enter the power level.
6. Touch START pad.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level 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.
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• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes. |
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Operation
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.To set your microwave oven correctly, follow this chart:
Bag Size-ounces |
1.75 |
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POTATO
POTATO lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes.
NOTE:
•Cooking times are based on an average 8 ounce potato.
•Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.
•After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.
Example: To cook 2 Potatoes.
1. Touch POTATO pad.
2. Touch number 2 pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
PIZZA
PIZZA lets you reheat up to 3 slices pizza. A slice is based on a 5 ounce slice.
Example: To reheat 1 slice pizza.
1. Touch PIZZA pad.
2.Touch number 1 pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
BEVERAGE
BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages.
NOTE:
•Reheat times based on an 8 ounce cup.
•Beverage may be very hot; remove from oven with care.
Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage.
1. Touch BEVERAGE pad.
2. Touch number 1 pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
AUTO COOK
AUTO COOK provides four preset categories for cooking.
Example: To cook 2 cups of Rice.
1. Touch AUTO COOK pad.
2. Choose food category.
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Fresh |
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Rice |
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Fresh |
1 - 4 cups |
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Frozen |
1 - 4 cups |
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Rice |
1 - 2 cups |
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Casserole |
1 - 4 cups |
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO COOK
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4 1/4 cups of water |
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1 cup |
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2 cups |
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Operation
AUTO REHEAT
AUTO REHEAT provides four preset categories for reheating.
Example: To reheat 2 servings of Dinner plate.
1.Touch AUTO REHEAT pad.
2.Choose food category.
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Dinner plate |
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Soup/sauce |
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Casserole |
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Roll/Muffin |
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Dinner plate |
1 - 2 servings |
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Soup/sauce |
1 - 4 cups |
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Casserole |
1 - 4 cups |
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Roll/Muffin |
1 - 4 pieces |
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When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
COOKING GUIDE FOR AUTO REHEAT
CODE |
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DIRECTION |
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1 serving |
Place on a low plate. |
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4 cups |
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Operation
AUTO DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
2. Choose food category.
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Fish |
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3. Enter the weight.
4. Touch START pad.
NOTE: When you touch the START pad. The display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn food over, separate or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. The oven will not STOP during the beep unless the door is opened.
5. Close the door and restart.
When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
NOTE: If you do not open the door, the display will resume the countdown.
WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART
To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.
EQUIVALENT |
NUMBER AFTER |
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OUNCE WEIGHT |
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1.6 |
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3.2 |
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4.0 |
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One-Quarter Pound |
4.8 |
.30 |
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6.4 |
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8.0 |
.50 |
OneHalf Pound |
9.6 |
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11.2 |
.70 |
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12.0 |
.75 |
Three-Quarters Pound |
12.8 |
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16.0 |
1.00 |
One Pound |
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DEFROSTING 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 aluminum 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 warm.
•For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.
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Operation
AUTO DEFROST CHART
Meat setting
FOOD |
SETTING |
AT BEEP |
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS |
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BEEF |
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Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of |
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sequence. |
Ground Beef, |
MEAT |
Remove thawed portions with |
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. |
Bulk |
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fork. Turn over. Return |
Freeze in doughnut shape. |
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remainder to oven. |
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Ground Beef, |
MEAT |
Separate and rearrange. |
Do not defrost less than two oz. patties. |
Patties |
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Depress center when freezing. |
Round Steak |
MEAT |
Turn over. Cover warm areas |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
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with aluminum foil. |
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Tenderloin |
MEAT |
Turn over. Cover warm areas |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Steak |
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with aluminum foil. |
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Stew Beef |
MEAT |
Remove thawed portions with |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
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fork. Separate remainder. |
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Return remainder to oven. |
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Pot Roast, |
MEAT |
Turn over. Cover warm areas |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Chuck Roast |
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with aluminum foil. |
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Rib Roast |
MEAT |
Turn over. Cover warm areas |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
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with aluminum foil. |
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Rolled Rump |
MEAT |
Turn over. Cover warm areas |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Roast |
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with aluminum foil. |
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LAMB |
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Cubes for |
MEAT |
Remove thawed portions with |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
Stew |
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Chops |
MEAT |
Separate and rearrange. |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
(1 inch thick) |
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PORK |
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Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Chops |
MEAT |
Separate and rearrange. |
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Hot Dogs |
MEAT |
Separate and rearrange. |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Spareribs |
MEAT |
Turn over. Cover warm areas |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Country-style |
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Ribs |
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Sausage, |
MEAT |
Separate and rearrange. |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Links |
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Sausage, |
MEAT |
Remove thawed portions with |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
Bulk |
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remainder to oven. |
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Loin Roast, |
MEAT |
Turn over. Cover warm areas |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Boneless |
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Operation
AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED)
Poultry setting
FOOD |
SETTING |
AT BEEP |
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS |
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CHICKEN |
POULTRY |
Turn over (finish defrosting |
Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable |
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roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold |
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warm areas with aluminum |
water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially |
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foil. |
defrosted. |
Cut-up |
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Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
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rearrange. |
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Turn over. Cover warm |
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. |
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areas with aluminum foil. |
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CORNISH |
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HENS |
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Whole |
POULTRY |
Turn over. Cover warm |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
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Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. |
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TURKEY |
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Breast (under |
POULTRY |
Turn over. Cover warm |
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
6 lbs) |
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Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. |
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Fish setting |
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FOOD |
SETTING |
AT BEEP |
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS |
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FISH |
FISH |
Turn over. Separate fillets |
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Steaks |
FISH |
Separate and rearrange. |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
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Run cold water over to finish defrosting. |
Whole |
FISH |
Turn over. |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
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Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch |
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SHELLFISH |
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Crabmeat |
FISH |
Break apart. Turn over. |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
Lobster tails |
FISH |
Turn over and rearrange. |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
Shrimp |
FISH |
Separate and rearrange. |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
Scallops |
FISH |
Separate and rearrange. |
Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
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NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs(4.0 Kg).
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Operation
TIME DEFROST
This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost.
Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.
1. Touch TIME DEFROST
pad.
2. Enter the defrosting time you want.
3. Touch START pad. (Defrost starts)
When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.
TWO POSITION METAL RACK
The two position Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven.
CAUTION
Do not use oven rack while heating a single portion of food. Rack can cause an electrical arc and damage oven.
NOTE:
•Rack must be on 4 supports when used.
•Insert the rack securely into the four supports on the side walls of the oven.
•Turn the rack upside-down when using taller containers on the bottom of the oven.
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Cooking
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 & 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 directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
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31/2-41/2 minutes |
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward |
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Scallops |
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Cooking
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.
•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.
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques
•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.
•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.
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.
•Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency.
•To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly.
•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.
MEAT
Cooking Meat: General Directions
•Prepare the meat for cooking.
-Defrost completely.
-Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.
-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 splattering.
•Tend the meat as it cooks.
-Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering 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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Cooking
Meat Cooking Table
MEAT |
POWER |
COOKING |
DIRECTIONS |
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LEVEL |
TIME |
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Beef |
HI |
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Form patties with depression in center of each. |
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Hamburgers, |
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Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning |
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Fresh or defrosted |
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agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. |
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(4 oz. each) |
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1-11/2 minutes |
Turn over halfway through cooking. |
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1 patty |
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Let stand covered 1 minute. |
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2 patties |
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11/2-2 minutes |
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4 patties |
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21/2-31/2 minutes |
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Sirloin tip roast |
5 |
8-10 minutes |
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Add |
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(3-4 lbs.) |
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per pound |
desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn |
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RARE(135°F) |
meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary. |
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11-13 minutes |
Remove roast from microwave oven when desired |
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per pound |
temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil |
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MEDIUM(155°F) |
15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10˚F). |
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Lamb |
5 |
11-12 minutes |
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. |
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Lamb roast, rolled |
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per pound |
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as |
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boneless |
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RARE(135°F) |
rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper. |
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(3-4 lbs.) |
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12-13 minutes |
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after |
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per pound |
30 minutes. Shield if necessary. |
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MEDIUM(145°F) |
Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature |
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13-14 minutes |
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes |
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per pound |
(Temperature may rise about 10°F). |
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WELL(155°F) |
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Pork |
HI |
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Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack. |
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Bacon slices |
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11/2-2 minutes |
Cover with paper towels. |
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2 slices |
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After cooking, let stand 1 minute. |
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4 slices |
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21/2-3 minutes |
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6 slices |
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31/2-41/2 minutes |
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Chops |
3 |
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Place chops in microwavable baking dish. |
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(5-7 oz. each) |
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18-20 minutes |
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic |
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2 chops |
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wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature |
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per pound |
reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking. |
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4 chops |
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15-17 minutes |
Let stand covered 5 minutes. |
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per pound |
(Temperature may rise about 10°F). |
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Loin Roast, |
3 |
25-27 minutes |
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish. |
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rolled, boneless |
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per pound |
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag |
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(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.) |
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(165°F) |
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, |
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let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about |
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10°F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F |
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before serving. |
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Sausage links, |
HI |
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Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack. |
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Fresh or Frozen, |
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Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. |
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defrosted |
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Turn over halfway through cooking. |
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(1-2 oz. each) |
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45-60 seconds |
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute. |
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2 links |
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4 links |
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1-11/2 minutes |
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6 links |
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11/2-2 minutes |
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10 links |
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13/4-2 minutes |
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(8 oz. pkg.) |
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Cooking
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 splattering.
-Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.
•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.
Poultry Cooking Table
POULTRY |
POWER |
COOKING |
DIRECTIONS |
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LEVEL |
TIME |
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Chicken pieces |
HI |
41/2-51/2 |
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place |
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(21/2-3 lbs). |
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minutes |
pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with |
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per pound |
thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning |
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agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper. |
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Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand |
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covered 5 minutes. |
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Chicken whole |
HI |
12-13 minutes |
Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast |
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(3-31/2 lbs) |
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per pound |
side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter, |
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or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with |
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waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast side |
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up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed |
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paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if |
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necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time or until no |
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longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil |
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10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10°F.) The |
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temperature in the high should be 180°F-185°F when the |
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poultry is done. |
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Cornish Hens |
HI |
6-7 minutes |
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie |
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Whole |
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per pound |
wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast |
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(1-11/2 lbs. each) |
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side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper. |
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Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone |
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ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings. |
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Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if |
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desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. |
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Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired |
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temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. |
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(Temperature may rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast |
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should be 170°F before serving. |
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Cooking
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.
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.
•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.
Pasta Cooking Table
TYPE OF PASTA |
POWER |
COOKING |
DIRECTIONS |
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LEVEL |
TIME |
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Spaghetti |
HI |
9 to 10 minutes |
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a |
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4 cups water Add |
5 |
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with |
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8 oz. spaghetti |
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71/2 to 81/2 minutes |
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna |
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noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap |
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Macaroni |
HI |
6 to 7 minutes |
for macaroni and egg noodles. |
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3 cups water Add |
5 |
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until |
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2 cups macaroni |
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51/2 to 61/2 minutes |
water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power |
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Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender. |
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Lasagna noodles |
Hi |
7 to 8 minutes |
Drain in a colander. |
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4 cups water Add |
5 |
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8 oz. lasagna noodles |
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11 to 121/2 minutes |
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Egg noodles |
HI |
8 to 10 minutes |
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6 cups water Add |
5 |
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4 cups noodles |
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51/2 to 61/2 minutes |
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Rice Cooking Table |
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TYPE OF RICE |
POWER |
COOKING |
DIRECTIONS |
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LEVEL |
TIME |
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Long grain |
HI |
41/2 to 51/2 minutes |
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 |
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2 1/4 cups water Add |
5 |
quart microwavable casserole. Cover with |
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1 cup rice |
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14 minutes |
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as |
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directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water |
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Brown |
HI |
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41/2 to 51/2 minutes |
boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings. |
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2 1/2 cups water Add |
5 |
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 |
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1 cup rice |
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28 minutes |
or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. |
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Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. |
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Long grain and |
Hi |
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wild rice mix |
5 |
4 to 5 minutes |
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2 1/3 cups water Add |
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6 oz. pkg. |
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24 minutes |
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Quick cooking |
HI |
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Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water |
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1 cup water Add |
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2 to 3 minutes |
and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water |
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1 cup rice |
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is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork. |
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Maintenance
CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.
Never use abrasive cleaners 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, metal, and 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.
METAL RACK
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.
CAUTION
Do not operate the hood without the filters in place.
CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT
If your 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 Amana at 1-800-843-0304(inside U.S.A) 1-319- 622-5511(outside U.S.A).
Order Charcoal Filter kit # : MVHRK2.
1.Disconnect Power to oven.
2.Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 middle screws)
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS
The grease often, at least
1.To remove Pull filters The filter
2.Wash in dishwasher or soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia. The aluminum will darken filter.
3.To reinstall push up and
3.Tip the grille forward, then lift it out.
4.Remove old filter.
5.Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.
6.Slide the bottom of the grille into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.
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Maintenance
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT
REPLACEMENT
1.Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.
2.Remove the bulb cover mounting screw.
3.Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s).
4.Replace bulb cover.
5.Turn the power back on at the main power supply.
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
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.
4. Remove bulb holder.
5. Lift up the bulb holder.
6.Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.
7.Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw.
8.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 supply.
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