Avanti MT09V0W, MT09V1B, MT09V3S Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Models / Modelos / Modelés: MT09V0W / MT09V1B / MT09V3S

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications withoutnotice.

Avanti Products LLC

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Help Us Help You	3
Parts and Features	4
Important Safety Instructions	5
Installation Instructions	6
Before Using Your Microwave Oven	6
Installation of Your Microwave Oven	6
Safety Precautions	6 –	7
Electrical Connection	8
Operating Your Microwave Oven	8
Control Panel	9
Operation Procedure	9 – 13
Cooking Techniques	14
Care and Maintenance	14
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven	14
Problems with Your Microwave Oven?	15
Troubleshooting Guide	15
Service for Your Microwave Oven	15
Avanti Microwave Oven Warranty	16
Instrucciones en Español	17 –	30
Instructions en Français	31 – 44
Registration Information and Registration Card	Last Page

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HELP US HELP YOU…

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions.

If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call:

Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a label located on the rear wall of the microwave oven.

Please write these numbers here:

____________________________________

Date of Purchase

____________________________________

Model Number

____________________________________

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

If you received a damaged microwave oven, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the microwave oven.

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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Parts and Features

1	Door Safety Lock System
2	Oven Window
3	Turntable Shaft Roller Ring
4	Turntable Roller Ring
5	Glass Tray
6	Control Panel
7	Wave Guide Cover

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

WARNING injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions:

•Read all instructions before using the appliance.

•Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwaveenergy.

•This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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

•Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-(for example, closed glass jars) may explode and should not be heated in microwaveoven.

•Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in thismanual.

•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

•As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used bychildren.

•Do not operate this microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

•To reduce the risk of fire in the ovencavity:

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

•Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in oven.

•If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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

•Only qualified service personnel should service this appliance. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

•Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.

•Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable.

•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not let cord hang over edge of table orcounter.

•Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

•Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

•Remove the exterior and interior packing.

•Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

•Glass Tray

•Turntable Roller Assembly (Roller or Roller Ring)

•Instruction Manual

•Inspect the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as:

•Misaligned Door

•Damaged Door

•Dents or Holes in Door Window and Screen

•Dents in Cavity

If any of the above is visible, DO NOT use theoven.

INSTALLATION OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

•When positioning the microwave oven, it should be set on a flat, steadysurface.

•Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause oven failure.

•Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio, antenna, or antenna wire. Position the oven as far from them as possible.

•Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

•Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splashing liquids when choosing a place to locate it, otherwise, the unit’s operation may be adversely affected, causing it to break down.

•Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.

•Plug the appliance into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.

•DO NOT place anything on the top of theoven.

•Keep the oven at least 5 inches away from both sidewalls and away from rear wall to ensure the proper ventilation.

•DO NOT remove the turn-table drive shaft.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 close 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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Utensils General Use

Food

•DO NOT attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel or any other part of the oven. Do NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be done by qualified service personnel.

•DO NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy.

•If a fire occurs in the oven, touch the START/PAUSE pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

•DO NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch on fire.

•DO NOT use recycled paper products, as they may contain impurities, which may cause sparks and/or fires when used.

•DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may occur.

•METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims should not be used. Arcing may occur.

•METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the microwaveoven.

•DO NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles for cooking or reheating. They may shatter.

•DO NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMOMETERS in the microwave oven. They may cause arcing. Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions. Check the food in several places.

•Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or defrosting in the oven.

RECOMMENDED

•Microwave browning dish – Use to brown exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browningdish.

•Microwaveable plastic wrap – Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.

•Paper towels and napkins – Use for short-term heating and covering; these absorb excess moisture and prevent splattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and could ignite.

•Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING. The oven is not designed to permit proper canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

•COOKING TIMES are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking are starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of food and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for thesefactors.

•It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cookingtimes.

•SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long.

•DO NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may build up and the eggs will explode.

•Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and sausage are examples of food with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.

•POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn popper. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than conventional popping. DO NOT use oven for popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn utensil or unless it’s commercially packaged and recommended especially for microwave ovens. DO NOT use oil unless specified by the manufacturer.

•DO NOT attempt to deep fat fry in youroven.

•HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. DO NOT heat liquids in your microwave oven without first stirring.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Warning

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properlygrounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.

Do not use the extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman to install an outlet near the appliance.

This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volts A.C. ~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.

The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:

•It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.

•Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.

•When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on an opened door or any load which could cause the oven to fall forward and cause injury and damage the door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a qualified service person. It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

•Door (bent)

•Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

•Door seals and sealing surfaces

•The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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CONTROL PANEL

Follow the applicable instructions for operation and control, which are given in “HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS” on page 11.

UNIT FEATURES

Pre-Programmed Cooking

Modes

Baked Potato

Popcorn

Pizza

Beverage

Frozen Dinner

Reheat

Time Cook

Defrost by Weight

Time Defrost

Clock: 12 or 24 Hour

Kitchen Timer

See Page 17 for complete descriptions of Cooking Modes

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Power	120V ~ 60Hz,
Consumption:	1400W
Output (Watts):	900W
Operation	2450MHZ
Frequency:
Unit Dimensions	11 x 19 x 14.5
(HxWxD):
Oven Cavity	9 x 13.3 x 13
Dimensions
(HxWxD):
Oven Capacity:	0.9 Cubic Feet
Cooking	Turntable
Uniformity:
Net Weight:	26 Lbs.

OPERATION PROCEDURE:

Plug the power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 15 Amps, 120Volts A.C.~/60Hz.

•After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.

•Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed.

•The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pulling on the door handle or pushing the door release button. The oven will automatically shut off. To restart the oven, close the door and then touch START/PAUSE.

•Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the touch. Two BEEPS indicates the oven does not accept the entry, check and try again.

•The oven automatically cooks on high power and defrosts on low power.

•When the oven is first plugged in the display will show “1:00”, if you prefer to change the clock, touch CLOCK to reset the clock.

•When the START/PAUSE pad is touched during the oven operation, the oven stops cooking. If the oven door is opened during the oven operation, all information is retained.

•If the START/PAUSE pad is touched and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely. The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed and the program has been set.

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	CONTROL PANEL FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
	DISPLAY	Electronic display shows Cooking Time, Cooking Power, Time
		Remaining in Cooking Cycle, and the PresentTime.
	PRE-PROGRAMMED	BAKED POTATO / BEVERAGE / PIZZA / POPCORN /
		FROZEN DINNER / REHEAT Allow you to reheat or cook food
	COOKING MODES	automatically without entering power level or time.
	POWER	Use to set power level
	DEFROST BY WEIGHT	Touch to set the weight of the food to be defrosted. The oven
		automatically sets the defrosting time and power level.
	TIME DEFROST	Touch to set defrosting time. The oven automatically divides the
		defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by
		cycling on and off.
	KITCHEN TIMER	You can use the TIMER function independently, even while a cooking
		program is going on in the oven.
	NUMBER PADS (0-9)	Touch to set times or amounts.
	CLOCK	Touch to set the clock.
	STOP / CLEAR	Clears all previous settings if touched before cooking starts.
		Or returns to standby mode during cooking.
	START/PAUSE	Touch to start or stop cooking.
	ADD 30 SECONDS	Add an additional 30 seconds to current cook cycle.

SPECIAL OVEN FEATURES

TIME DEFROST: Used to defrost frozen foods bytime.

This cycle starts at medium – high power, then automatically reduces to medium – low and then to low as the food thaws. TIME DEFROST indicator light and cook indicator light will both come on during the defrost cycle.

TIMER: Use for timing things without oven function. A long beep will sound at the end of the elapsed time.

AUTO TIMER: After a DEFROST or COOK PROGRAM has completed, the oven will automatically continue to sound four beeps and then three beeps every two minutes until the oven door is opened or the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched.

CHILD PROOF LOCK: Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children. The CHILD PROOF LOCK indicator will be lit on the display and the oven cannot be operated while the CHILD

PROOF LOCK is set.

SETTING CHILD LOCK: To set, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds. LOCK is indicated on the display. To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds. LOCK indication disappears.

STOP/Clear: Touch to cancel the selected power level, cook or defrost times previously programmed. The time of day clock is not cancelled.

START/PAUSE: Touch to start the defrost or cook programs. The cook indicator light and the oven light will come on and the cooling fan will operate.

NOTE: END OF OPERATIONDisplay will show“END”.

•Four beeps will sound, the cook indicator light will go out and will show “END” on display window until the door is opened and the time of day will return to the display window. The oven light and cooking fan will turn off.

•The oven will automatically continue to sound three beeps every two minutes until the oven door is

opened or the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched.

NOTE: TO INTERRUPT OPERATION –Open the oven door.

•The oven immediately stops.

•If no further cooking is required, touch the RESETpad.

•To continue cooking, close the oven door and touch the START/PAUSE pad. The oven will restart.

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HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS

	AUDIBLE SIGNALS	ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry.
		TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try
	DURING OVEN SETTINGS
		again.

SETTING THE CLOCK		SETTING THE KITCHEN TIMER
1.	To select a 12 hour clock touch CLOCK pad	1.	Touch TIMER.
	once. Display will show HR 12	2. Enter the amount of time by touching the
2.	To select a 24 hour clock touch CLOCK pad		number pads. Digit time is in minutes and
	once more. Display will show HR 24		seconds and set left to right. Set one digit (a5
3.	Use the number pads to enter the correct time.		for 5 seconds) or up to four digits (2405 for 24
	If you selected 12 hour clock system, the digital		minutes, 5 seconds).
	clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If	3.	Touch START/PAUSE.
	you selected 24 hour clock system, the digital	NOTE: Time countdown can be seen in display for
	clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59.You	5 seconds before clock or cooking time is returned
	must touch at least three numbers to set the	to display.
	clock (one for hour and two for minutes).	Touch TIMER and then touch STOP / CLEAR
4.	Touch CLOCK pad again.	to cancel TIMER during timing process.
NOTE:
You can check the clock time while cooking is in
progress by touching the CLOCK pad.

SETTING A COOKING PROGRAM

	EXPRESS COOK					A. One-stage Cooking
	Use the EXPRESS COOK buttons (1 – 6) for quick					Touch TIME COOK pad.		Number	Cooking
	start pre-timed cooking.					1. Use the number pads to set		pad	power
						a cooking time. You can set a		9	90%
						cooking time from one second to
								8	80%
		Number		Cook Time
						99 minutes and 99 seconds.
		pad						7	70%
		1		1 Minute
						2.	If you want to set a	6	60%
		2		2 Minutes		power level other than 100%		5	50%
						power, touch POWER, then use
		3		3 Minutes
								4	40%
						the number pads to enter the
		4		4 Minutes
								3	30%
						power level. You can set the
		5		5 Minutes
						power level from 1 to 9.		2	20%
		6		6 Minutes		Use single digits to set a cooking
								1	10%
						power level:
	ADD 30 SECONDS
						B. Multi-stage Cooking
	Touch this button for quick 30 second cook time.
						You can program oven for 2 cooking stages. Each stage
	Pressing this button during a set cook cycle will add
						can be programmed with a different power level and
	30 seconds to the current time.					time. To program 2-stage, press the TIME COOK Button
	Every time the button is pressed an additional 30					select the desired time and press the POWER LEVEL
	seconds will be added to the current cook time.					button to select the desired power, then press the TIME
						COOK button to set the 2nd stage cook time and power.
	NOTE:					Press START / PAUSE to begin the cook program.
	During the EXPRESS COOK, TIME COOK AND					The oven will automatically proceed to the end of
	TIME DEFROST, you can add 30 seconds each					cooking stages.
	time the button is pressed.					NOTE: After stage 1 time has elapsed, one beep sound,
						signaling the beginning of stage 2. After total time has
						elapsed, 4 beeps sound and END appears in display.
						Touch STOP/CLEAR pad or open oven door to clear END
						before starting another cooking function.

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TIME DEFROST		DEFROST BY WEIGHT
1.	Touch TIME DEFROST.	1.	Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.
2.	Enter desired defrosting time by touching	2.	Enter weight.
	correct number pads. Digital timer sets minutes	3.	Touch START/PAUSE
	and seconds from left to right so a single digit	pad. Note:
	can be set (5 for 5 seconds ) or up to 4 digits	Weight must be in pounds and ounces.
	(2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).	Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by
3.	Touch START/PAUSE.	a 0. If label gives weight in pounds only, change
		the fraction of a pound to ounces using the
NOTE:		following chart (See page 13).
After time has elapsed four signals sound and END
appears in display. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad or
open door to clear END before starting another
cooking function.

QUICK COOK (PRE-PROGRAMMED) SETTINGS

The QUICK COOK settings allow you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time.

For smaller portions, simply touch the applicable pad and start. For larger portions, push the pad repeatedly.

POPCORN

BAKED POTATO

1.

Touch POPCORN.

For each potato about 3.5 – 5.3 ounces:

1.

Touch BAKED POTATO once for each potato

AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

to be cooked

1 (1.2 oz.)

1 min. 45 sec.

1 potato

6 min.

2 (3.0 oz.)

2 min. 35 sec.

2 potatoes

8 min.

3 (3.5 oz.)

2 min. 55 sec.

3 potatoes

10 min.

4 potatoes

12 min.

2.

Touch START/PAUSE.

2.

Touch START/PAUSE.

BEVERAGE

PIZZA

For each cup about 8.5 oz :

Reheating a slice (or two thin ones) of pizza:

1. Touch BEVERAGE once for each cup to be

1. Touch PIZZA once for each slice of pizza to

heated.

be reheated.

1 cup.

50 sec

2 cups.

2 min

AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

3 cups.

2 min 50 sec

4 cups.

3 min 40 sec

1 slice

1 min. 20 sec.

2 slices

6 min. 30 sec.

2.

Touch START/PAUSE.

2.Touch START/PAUSE.

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REHEAT

1.Touch REHEAT

Default REHEAT time is 4 min. 10 sec.

2.Touch START/PAUSE.

Note: place in dish or casserole slightly larger than the amount indicated. Continue to heat with variable power and time if at the end of sensor reheat the food is not sufficientlyhot.

NOTE:

This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results.

FROZEN DINNER

For one or two small frozendinners:

1.Touch FROZEN DINNER once for each dinner to heat.

1 entree	5 min. 55 sec.
2 entrees	11 min. 00 sec.

2.Touch START/PAUSE pad.

Converting Fractions of a Pound to Ounces

	Fractions of a	Ounces
	pound
	Less than .03	0
	.03 to .09	1
	.10 to .15	2
	.16 to .21	3
	.22 to .27	4
	.28 to .34	5
	.35 to .40	6
	.41 to .46	7
	.47 to .53	8
	.54 to 59	9
	.60 to .65	10
	.66 to .71	11
	.72 to .78	12
	.79 to .84	13
	.85 to .90	14
	.91 to .97	15
	above .97	go to next even

Maximum weight for defrosting is 5 lb 16 oz. Turn food over when oven signals twice. Touch START/PAUSE to resume defrosting.

After total defrosting time, 4 signals sound and END appears in display. Touch STOP/CLEAR or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function.

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COOKING TECHNIQUES

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in mind.

Stirring

Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.

Arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the turntable.

Turning

Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large foods such as roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as cakes and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well at removal and test the temperature before serving.

Adding Moisture

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help them cook.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

•Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

•Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is notrecommended.

•The outside oven surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.

•Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents, abrasives or spray-on cleaners on the control panel. When cleaning the control Panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

•If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit.

•It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

•The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water or window cleaner and dry. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. Cooking vapors collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or roller ring wheels. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper position.

•Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwavable bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.

•When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?

You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling theservicer.

	TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE
Appliance does not operate.		Not plugged in.
		The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
		The door is not closed properly.
The light does not work.		The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
		The appliance is unplugged.
		The bulb has burned out (see the maintenance
		section for the replacement procedure).
Vibrations.		Check to assure that the appliance islevel.

SERVICE FOR YOUR APPLIANCE

We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians that provide service on your Avanti appliances. With the purchase of your Avanti appliance, you can be confident that if you ever need additional information or assistance, the Avanti Products Customer Service team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free.

	AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES
Product Information		Whatever your questions are about our products,
800-323-5029		help is available.
Part Orders		You may order parts and accessories that will be
800-220-5570		delivered directly to your home by personal
		check, money order, Master Card, or Visa.
In-Home Repair Service		An Avanti Products authorized service center will
800-220-5570		provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time
		that is convenient for you. Our trained servicers
		know your appliance inside and out.

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