Dacor DCM24S Maintance Manual
Convection Microwave Oven
Use and Care Manual
Model DCM24
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................... 1-2
Information You Need to Know ................... 3-7
Parts of the Microwave .............................. 8-9
Before Operating ........................................10
To Set The Clock ....................................10
Stop/Clear ............................................10
Manual Operation .......................................10
Time Cooking ........................................10
To Set Power Level .................................10
Microwave Features ...............................11-14
Auto Defrost .........................................11
Manual Defrost ......................................11
Sensor Cooking .....................................12
Sensor Reheat / Popcorn ........................13
Sensor Cook .........................................14
Convection Automatic Operation .............. 15-17
Auto Broil .............................................15
Auto Roast ............................................16
Auto Bake ............................................17
For use with model
DCM24
Manual Convection And
Automatic Mix Cooking ........................... 18-20
Convection Cooking ...............................18
Automatic Mix Cooking ...........................19
Other Features ...................................... 21-22
Help Guide ...........................................21
Help ....................................................21
Easy Minute ..........................................21
More or Less Time Adjustment ................22
Multiple Sequence Cooking .....................22
Kitchen Timer .......................................22
Demonstration Mode ..............................22
Instant On ............................................22
Cleaning and Care ......................................23
Service Call Check ......................................24
Specifications .............................................25
Product Warranty .......................................26
Warranty Card ............................... Back Cover
Part No. 106442 Rev. C TINSKB128MRR1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Customer: Please read and keep this use and care
manual for future reference. This guide provides proper
use and maintenance information. Keep this guide
and the sales receipt and/or cancelled check in a
safe place for future reference. Proof of original
purchase date is needed for warranty service.
If you have any questions, call:
Dacor® Customer Service
1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacic Time
Web site: www.Dacor.com
Have complete model and serial number identication of
your appliance ready.
The name plate includes the model and serial number. Open
the microwave door. The label is located on the bottom left
side of the door surface.
Record these numbers below for easy access.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________
Date of Purchase________________________________
For service and warranty information, see page 26.
At Dacor, we continuously improve the quality and performance of all our products. We may need to make changes
to this appliance without updating these instructions.
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
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.
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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.
anyone except properly qualied service personnel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that can occur. Use common sense and caution
when installing, maintaining or operating this or any other
appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about
problems or situations that you do not understand.
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND LABELS
DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING:
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
WARNING:
chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains one or more
This product contains one or more
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specic “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 1.
3. This appliance must be properly grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See “ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 3.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed glass jars—can
explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This micro-
wave is specically designed to heat and cook food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualied
service personnel. Contact nearest Dacor Authorized
Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool or similar locations.
12. Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.
13. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 23.
16. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
17. Do not mount over a sink.
18. To reduce the risk of re in the appliance cavity:
19. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
20. If the oven light fails, consult a DACOR AUTHORIZED
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appli-
ance when paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the microwave oven
to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in microwave oven.
c. If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep
microwave oven door closed, turn microwave
off and shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d. Do not use the microwave oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the microwave oven
when not in use.
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the appliance is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for at least 20 seconds
before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
SERVICER.
READ AND SAvE ThESE INSTRucTIoNS
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Information You Need To Know
Unpacking and Examining Your
Microwave Oven
1. Remove all packing
materials from inside
the microwave oven
cavity; however, DO NOT
REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is
located on the top cavity
wall. Read all enclosures
and SAVE the use and
care manual.
2. Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as
a misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and
sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and
latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If
there is any damage, do not operate the microwave
oven and contact your dealer or DACOR AUTHORIZED
SERVICER.
Choosing a Location for Your
Microwave Oven
Plan your microwave’s location
so that it is easy to get to and
use. It’s wise, if possible, to
have counter space on at least
one side of the microwave
oven. Allow at least 2 inches
on the sides, top and at the
rear of the microwave oven for
air circulation.
Your oven can be built into
a cabinet or wall by itself or
above any DACOR electric wall oven or warming drawer
model except IOWO24 or OWD24.
Microwave oven
Built-in Trim Kit Frame
Assembly
Front
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The electrical requirements are a
120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp.
or more protected electrical
supply. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only the
microwave oven be provided.
The oven is equipped with a
3-prong grounding plug. It must
be plugged into a wall receptacle
that is properly installed and
grounded. Should you only have
a 2-prong outlet, have a qualied
electrician install a grounded wall
receptacle.
A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and used temporarily if local codes allow. Follow package directions.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
EXTENSION CORD
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug
and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord
should be AC 115-120 volt, 15 Amp. or more.
Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or
table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
Notes:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or
electrical instructions, consult a qualied electrician or
service person.
2. Neither Dacor nor the dealer can accept any liability
for damage to the microwave oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedures.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current.
WARNING
result in a risk of electric shock.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the
microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the
microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate
the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven
as feasible or check the position and signal of receiving
antenna.
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Information You Need To Know
About Your Microwave Oven
This use and care manual is valuable: read it carefully and
always save it for reference.
The Dacor Convection Microwave Cookbook is a valuable
asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles,
techniques, hints and recipes.
NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and
support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish
could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will
turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on
to absorb the microwave energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you
may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal
for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when
cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.
Room humidity and the moisture in food will inuence the
amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Generally,
covered foods will not cause as much condensation as
uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be
blocked.
After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will
hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may continue
to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending on the oven
temperature.
Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, convection
microwave ovens have a tendency to become hot during
convection, automatic mix and broil cooking.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be
used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your microwave output is rated 900 watts using the IEC
Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions,
check food at the minimum time and add time accordingly.
About Microwave Cooking
• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards
• Watch the cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount
• Cover foods while cooking. Check a recipe or cook-
• Shield with small at pieces of aluminum foil any thin
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs, halfway through
• Add standing time. Remove food from microwave
• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that
Signs of doneness include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and akes easily with a fork.
outside of dish.
of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
book for suggestions like: paper towels, wax paper,
microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
during cooking, if possible.
cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers.
Large items like roasts must be turned over at least
once.
cooking both from top to bottom and from right to
left.
oven and stir, if possible. Cover during standing
time, allowing the food to nish cooking without
overcooking.
cooking temperatures have been reached.
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HeadingInformation You Need To Know
About Utensils And Coverings
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your
new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in
each mode.
UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
Aluminum foil YES. Small at pieces of aluminum foil
placed smoothly on food can be used to
shield areas from cooking or defrosting
too quickly. Keep foil at least 1 inch from
walls of oven.
Aluminum
containers
Browning dish YES. Do not exceed recommended
Glass ceramic
(Pyroceram
Glass,
heat-resistant
Glass, non-heatresistant
Lids, glass YES YES. Broil-No cover YES
Lids, metal NO YES. Broil-No cover NO
Metal cookware NO YES YES. Do not use metal
Metal, misc: dishes
with metallic trim,
screws, bands,
handles. Metal twist
ties
Oven cooking bags YES. Good for large meats or foods that
Paper plates YES. For reheating. NO NO
Paper towels YES. To cover for reheating and cooking.
Paper, ovenable YES YES. For temperatures
Microwave-safe
plastic containers
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)
YES. Can be used if 3/4 lled with food.
Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not
cover with foil.
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.
YES. Excellent YES. Excellent YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent. YES. Excellent YES. Excellent
NO NO NO
NO NO NO
need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties.
Do not use recycled paper towels which
may contain metal llings.
YES. Use for reheating and defrosting.
Some microwave-safe plastics are not
suitable for cooking foods with high fat
and sugar content. Follow manufacturer's
directions.
MICROWAVE ONLY
CONVECTION BROIL,
SLOW COOK
YES. For shielding YES. For shielding
YES. Broil-No cover YES. Can be used if 3/4
NO NO
YES. Broil-No cover YES. Do not use metal
NO NO
up to 400°F. Do not
use for broiling.
NO NO
HIGH MIX/ ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
lled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.
covering.
twist ties.
YES. For temperatures
up to 400°F.
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UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
Plastic,
Thermoset
Plastic wrap YES. Use brands specially marked for
Pottery, porcelain
stoneware
Styrofoam YES. For reheating. NO NO
Wax paper YES. Good covering for cooking and re-
Wicker, wood, straw YES. May be used for short periods of
DISH CHECK: If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on
HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORIES: There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase
so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. Dacor is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
®
YES YES. Are heat resistant
microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic
wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape.
YES. Check manufacturer's
recommendation for being microwave
safe.
heating.
time. Do not use with high fat or high
sugar content foods. Could char.
MICROWAVE ONLY
CONVECTION BROIL,
SLOW COOK
up to 425°F. Do not
use for broiling.
NO NO
YES YES. Must be microwave
NO NO
NO NO
HIGH MIX/ ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
YES
safe AND ovenable.
About Safety
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures.
145˚F - Fish
160˚F - Pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
165˚F - For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out “fresh” food. Whole, pieces and ground
turkey/chicken/duck.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a
thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave
the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is
approved for microwave use.
• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when
handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from
the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a
dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and microwave oven cooking bags away from the face.
• Stay near the microwave oven while it’s in use and
check cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
• NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other
items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne
bacteria.
• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause
arcing and/or res.
• Use care when removing items from the microwave
oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories
do not touch the safety door latches.
• Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch
away from walls, ceiling and door of microwave oven.
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About Foods
FOOD DO DON’T
Eggs, sausages,
fruits & vegetables
Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave.
Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully,
General • Cut baked goods with lling after heating to re-
• Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent
“explosion”.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs
and sausages so that steam escapes.
• Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use the special POPCORN
pad.
stirring often. Check temperature before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake
thoroughly. “Wrist” test before feeding.
lease steam and avoid burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to
avoid “eruption”.
• Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to
prevent boilovers.
• Cook eggs in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
glass bowls.
• Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
• Heat disposable bottles.
• Heat bottles with nipples on.
• Heat baby food in original jars.
• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
airtight containers.
• Heat cans in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not be destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.
About Children And The
Microwave
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the
microwave oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be
extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a
toy. See page 21 for Safety Lock feature.
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Parts of the Microwave
MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS
Top
1 Ventilation openings (Rear side)
2 Oven door with see-through window
3 Oven light: It will light when the door is opened
or when oven is in operation.
4 Turntable support
5 Removable turntable: The turntable will rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise.
6 Safety door latches: The oven will not operate
unless the door is securely closed.
7 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE.
8 Door open button
9 Auto-Touch control panel
10 Lighted digital display
11 Convection air openings
12 Removable low rack (Broiling rack)
13 Removable high rack (Baking rack)
14 Turntable motor shaft
15 Serial plate
ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are designed especially for use in this oven only for convection, mix or broil cooking. DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do not
substitute similar types of racks for these specially designed ones.
High rack (Baking rack)–for convection and low mix.
• This rack is placed on the turntable for two-level cooking, such as layer cakes,
mufns, etc.
Low rack (Broiling rack)–for convection, broiling or high mix.
• Place on the turntable and use for roasting or broiling to allow juices to drain away
from food.
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CONTROL PANEL
HeadingParts of the Microwave
Interactive Display:
Words will light in the
display to indicate features
and cooking instructions.
21
2113
13
18, 19
19
19
11
14
15
16
17
18
18
19
22
10
10
10
22
Numbers next to the padsheet illustration indicate page numbers
where feature descriptions and usage information is located.
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Before Operating
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Before operating your new microwave oven make sure
you read and understand this use and care manual
completely.
• Before using the microwave, follow these steps:
1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The dis-
play will show
2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. “ : ” will appear.
3. Set the clock.
WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK
.
To Set The Clock
1. Touch the CLOCK pad.
2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers
in sequence. Touch the CLOCK pad again.
The microwave is equipped with a 12 hour clock. If you
attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear
in the display. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter
the time.
• If electrical power to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show
PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK
restored. If power is interrupted during cooking, the
program will be erased. The time of day will also be
erased. Simply touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and reset
the clock for the correct time of day.
after the power is
WELCOME
Stop/Clear
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1. Clear a mistake made during programming.
2. Cancel the timer.
3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily during timed
cooking.
4. Return the display to time of day.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice for
timed cooking.
Manual Operation
Time Cooking
Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes
and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after
the minutes, even if they are both zeros.
For example, to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.
1. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads
500.
2. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
To Set Power Level
The microwave has 11 preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time
which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk
and, long slow cooking of meats or defrosting. Consult a
cookbook or recipes for specic recommendations.
For example, to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
1. Enter the defrosting time by touching the number
pads 500.
2. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad and number 3.
3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
You can program up to 4 automatic cooking sequences.
Follow directions on page 22. Note that the power
level must be entered rst when programming multiple
sequences.
TOUCH POWER
LEVEL PAD ONCE
THEN TOUCH
Power Level 100% High
9 90%
8 80%
7 70% Medium High
6 60%
5 50% Medium
4 40%
3 30% Med Low/Defrost
2 20%
1 10% Low
0 0%
APPROXIMATE
PERCENTAGE
OF POWER
COMMON
WORDS FOR
POWER LEVELS
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Microwave Features
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Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost automatically defrosts foods shown in the
Auto Defrost Chart.
For example, to defrost a 2.0 pound steak:
1. Touch the AUTO DEFROST pad once.
2. Select the desired food by touching the AUTO
DEFROST pad until the display shows the food name.
Ex. touch twice for steak.
3. Enter the weight by touching the number pads 20.
4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow
the indicated message.
5. After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn the steak over
and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch
the START/INSTANT ON pad.
AUTO DEFROST CHART
6. After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm
portions. Close the door. Touch the START/INSTANT
ON pad.
After the defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below.
NOTE:
1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed
amount as indicated in the chart, an error message
will appear in the display.
2. Auto Defrost can be programmed with More or Less
Time Adjustment. See page 22.
3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the
weights allowed on the Auto Defrost Chart, see
Manual Defrost below.
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1. Ground meat .5 - 3.0 lb. Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Steaks
(Chops, sh)
3. Chicken pieces .5 - 3.0 lb. After each stage of defrost cycle, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or
Manual Defrost
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the
Auto Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the
AMOUNT column on the Auto Defrost Chart, you need to
defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously
cooked, by setting the Power Level to 30%. Follow the
exact 3-step procedure found under To Set Power Level
on page 10. Estimate the defrosting time and press 3 for
30% when you select the power level.
.5 - 4.0 lb. After each stage of defrost cycle, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed por-
tions, shield with small at pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or sh that is
nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, 10–20 minutes.
remove. Let stand, covered, 10–20 minutes.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food, the rule
of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound. For
example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate
the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted
at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the
oven in 1 minute increments on Power Level 3 until totally
defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost
only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to
place in a microwave-safe dish.
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Microwave Features
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6. If the Sensor does not detect vapor properly when
Sensor Cooking
The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the
vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from food as it
heats. The Sensor adjusts the cooking times and power
level for various foods and quantities.
USING SENSOR SETTINGS:
1. After the oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before
using the Sensor settings.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the
interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture
with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. Sensor Reheat and Popcorn can only be entered within
1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door,
or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
4. During the rst part of Sensor cooking, the food name
will appear in the display. Do not open the oven door
or touch STOP/CLEAR during this part of the cooking
cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted.
If this occurs, an error message will appear. To continue cooking, touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and select
the cooking time and variable power.
When the Sensor detects the vapor emitted from the
food, the remainder of cooking time will appear. The
door may be opened when the remaining cooking time
appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or
season food, as desired.
5. Check the food temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook with variable
power and time.
7. Any Sensor cooking mode can be programmed with
8. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch HELP GUIDE
SELECTING FOODS:
1. The Sensor works with foods at normal storage tem-
2. Foods weighing less than 3 ounces should be reheated
COVERING FOODS:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended for these foods.
1. Casserole lid
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for
3. Wax paper: Cover the dish completely; fold excess
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to
escape away from you.
popping popcorn, the oven will turn off and the correct time of day will be displayed. If the Sensor does
not detect vapor properly when using Sensor Reheat,
ERROR will be displayed and the oven will turn off.
More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 22.
when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
perature. For example, food for dinner plate reheat
would be at refrigerator temperature and popcorn at
room temperature.
by time and variable power.
microwave cooking. Cover the dish loosely; allow
approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow
steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch the
food.
wrap under the dish to secure it. If the dish is wider
than the paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to
cover it.
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Microwave Oven Cooking
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Sensor Reheat
You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad. You
don’t need to calculate reheating time or power level.
For example, to heat prepared chili:
Touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad.
When the Sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food,
the remainder of reheating time will appear.
Popcorn
For example, to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn:
1. Touch the POPCORN pad once.
This Sensor setting works well with most brands of mi-
crowave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose
your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold the bag
and place in oven according to directions.
SENSOR REHEAT / POPCORN CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
Sensor Reheat
Leftovers such as
rice, potatoes,
vegetables,
casserole
Soups 1 - 4 cups After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods should be very hot. If not,
4 - 36 oz. Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to reheat. Flatten,
if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as
plastic wrap or lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as
stews.
continue to heat with variable power and time. After stirring, recover and
allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.
Canned entrees
and vegetables
Popcorn Only 1 package at
4 - 36 oz. Use Less Time Adjustment by touching POWER LEVEL pad twice for
a time
3.0 - 3.5 oz. bag
(Regular size)
1.5 - 1.75 oz. bag
(Snack size)
small quantities of canned vegetables.
Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands
to decide which you like best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. More
Or Less Time Adjustment can be used to provide adjustment needed for
older popcorn or individual tastes.
Touch POPCORN pad once. This setting works well with most 3.0-3.5 oz.
bags of microwave popcorn.
Touch POPCORN pad twice within 2 seconds for snack size bags.
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Microwave Oven Cooking
Sensor Cook
For example, to cook a baked potato:
1. Touch the SENSOR COOK pad.
2. Select the desired sensor setting. Ex: touch the
number pad 1 to cook baked potatoes.
3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
When Sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the
remainder of cooking thime will appear.
SENSOR COOK CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1. Baked potatoes 1 - 8 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined microwave oven. After cooking, remove
from microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Frozen vegetables 1 - 8 cups Do not add water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, and
let stand covered for 3 minutes.
3. Fresh vegetables: soft
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliower (owerets)
Cauliower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
Baked apples
4. Fresh vegetables: hard
Carrots, sliced
Corn on the cob
Green beans
Winter squash:
diced
halves
5. Frozen entrees 6 - 17 oz. Use for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most
6. Hot dogs 1 - 4 servings Place hot dog in bun and wrap in paper towel or paper napkin.
7. Bacon 2 - 6 slices Place bacon on paper plate lined with paper towel. Bacon should not
.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
1 med.
.25 - 1.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
2 - 4 med.
.25 - 1.5 lb.
2 - 4 pcs.
.25 - 1.5 lb.
.25 - 1.5 lb.
1 - 2
Wash and place in casserole. Do not add water if vegetables have just
been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for
tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand covered
for 2 to 5 minutes.
Place in casserole. Add 1 - 4 tablespoons water. Cover with lid for tender
vegetables. Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. After
cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand covered for 2 to 5 minutes.
brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove
package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering.
After cooking, let stand covered for 1 to 3 minutes.
extend over the rim of plate. Cover with paper towel. Put another paper
plate upside down on turntable. Place plate of bacon on top of overturned
plate.
8. Fish, seafood .25 - 2.0 lb. Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll llet with edges under-
neath). Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand covered
for 3 minutes.
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Convection Automatic Operation
This section of the operation manual offers instructions for
preparing 12 popular foods using Auto Broil, Auto Roast
and Auto Bake.
After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display.
For helpful hints, simply touch HELP GUIDE anytime
HELP is lighted in the display.
cAuTIoN
turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To
PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing
the food or turntable from the oven.
The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable,
Auto Broil
Auto Broil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken
pieces, steaks and sh steaks.
For example, to broil 2 hamburgers:
1. Touch the AUTO BROIL pad.
2. Select the desired setting. Ex: for hamburgers, touch
number pad 1.
3. Touch the number pad to enter quantity.
For well done or rare burgers, touch the POWER LEVEL
pad to select More for well done or Less for rare. See
More Or Less Time Adjustment on page 22.
4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
After the broil preheat cycle ends, the oven will stop and
directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
Open the door and place hamburgers into oven. Close the
door.
5. Touch START/INSTANT ON pad.
NOTE:
1. Auto Broil can be programmed with More Or Less
2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed
3. To broil other foods or foods above or below the
Ex: 2. Follow the information in display for cooking
information.
Time Adjustment. See page 22.
amount as indicated in chart below, an error message
will appear in the display.
weight or number allowed on Auto Broil Chart, follow
the instructions in the Convection Microwave Cookbook. See Convection Broiling Chart.
AUTO BROIL CHART
SETTING/FOOD AMOUNT RACK PROCEDURE
1. Hamburgers 1 - 8 pieces
0.25 lb each
2. Chicken
pieces
3. Steaks 0.5 - 2.0 lb. Low Use this setting to broil steaks from 3/4” to 1” thick. Individual boneless
4. Fish steaks 0.5 - 2.0 lb. Low Use this setting to broil sh steak, which is 3/4” to 1” thick. Place on low
0.5 - 3.5 lb. Low Arrange pieces on low rack. After cooking, let stand 3-5 minutes.
Low Use this setting to broil hamburger patties. Place on low rack.
Dark meat should be 180˚F, and white meat should be 170˚F.
steaks broil evenly. Place steak on low rack. For well done, touch Power
Level once; for rare, touch POWER LEVEL twice.
rack.
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After the Auto Roast cycle ends, a long tone will sound.
Auto Roast
Auto Roast automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey
breast or pork.
For example, to roast a 2.5 pound chicken:
1. Touch the AUTO ROAST pad.
2. Select the desired setting. Ex: for chicken, touch the
number pad 1.
3. Touch the number pad to enter the weight.
Ex: 25 lb.
4. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad.
AUTO ROAST CHART
SETTING/FOOD AMOUNT RACK PROCEDURE
1. Chicken 2.5 - 7.5 lb. Low After the cycle ends, cover with foil and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Turkey 6.5 - 16.0 lb. Low Season as desired. Place on low rack. After the cycle ends, cover with foil
and let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature of white meat should be
170˚F and dark meat, 180˚F.
Follow the indicated message.
NOTE:
1. Auto Roast can be programmed with the More Or Less
Time Adjustment. See page 22.
2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed
weight as indicated in chart below, an error message
will appear in the display.
3. To roast other food or foods above or below the
weights allowed on Auto Roast Chart, check the Dacor
Convection Microwave Cookbook Combination Roasting Chart.
3. Turkey breast 3.0 - 6.0 lb. Low Season as desired. Place on low rack. After the cycle ends, cover with foil
and let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature of white meat should be
170˚F.
4. Pork 2.0 - 3.5 lb. Low Boneless pork loin is recommended because it cooks evenly. Place on a
low rack. After cooking, remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to
stand 5 to 10 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165˚F.
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