Dacor DMW2420BK Use & Care
Use and Care Manual
Microwave Oven
Model DMW2420
S = Stainless Steel
B = Black
T a b l e o f C o n T e n T s
ImporTanT safeTy InsTruCTIons ...................................... 1-2
InformaTIon you need To Know ................................. 3-6
parT names ................................................................ 7
before operaTIng ......................................................... 8
manual operaTIon ....................................................... 9
sensor CooKIng .................................................. 10-11
frozen foods ........................................................... 12
menu opTIons ..................................................... 12-19
oTher feaTures ..................................................... 19-21
CleanIng and Care .................................................... 22
servICe Call CheCK ..................................................... 23
speCIfICaTIons ............................................................ 23
produCT warranTy ....................................................24
Part No. 106952 Rev. C TINSKB211MRR0
Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely
before using this appliance. Save it for future reference.
It contains important use and care information. Keep your
sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase
date is required for warranty service.
For service and warranty information, see pages 24
and back cover.
If you have any questions (other than warranty questions), call:
Dacor Customer Service
(800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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. The
label is located on the top right of faceplate of the microwave oven.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________
Date of Purchase________________________________
Since we continuously improve the quality and performance of our products, we may make changes to the
appliance without updating this manual. Visit www.Dacor.
com to download the latest version of this manual.
Important Information About
Safety Symbols and Labels
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
Safety Instructions
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is par-
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.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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.
ticularly 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
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 grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “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—are
able to explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chem-
icals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven
is specically designed to heat, cook or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualied
service personnel. Contact the 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 cord or plug in water.
13. Keep 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 22.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
16. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
to appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the
power cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the cavity when not in use.
17. 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 A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to
persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with nar-
row necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven at least for 20 seconds
before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
18. If the oven is installed as a built-in, observe the
following instructions:
a. Do not mount over a sink.
b. Do not store anything directly on top of the ap-
pliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
19. If the oven light fails, consult a DACOR AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
READ AND SAvE ThESE INSTRucTIoNS
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Information You Need To Know
About Unpacking And Examining
Your Microwave Oven
1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven
cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE
COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read
enclosures and SAVE this use and care manual.
2. Remove the feature sticker, if there is one. Check the
oven for any damage, such as 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 oven and contact your dealer or
DACOR AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
Door seals and
sealing surfaces
Safety
door
latches
Hinges
Waveguide
Codver
About Choosing A Location For
Your Oven On The Counter
You will use the oven frequently so plan its location for
ease of use. It is wise, if possible, to have counter space
on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches
on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air
circulation.
About Choosing A Location For
Your Oven If Built-In
Your microwave oven can be built into a cabinet or wall
by itself or above certain Dacor wall ovens or warming
drawers using Dacor built-in kits: AMTK27S (stainless),
AMTK27B (black), AMTK30S (stainless), AMTK36S
(stainless), AOMTK27S (stainless), AOMTK27B (black),
AOMTK30S (stainless), AOMTK30B (black), AOMTK30G
(stone gray). Consult your Dacor dealer for compatibility.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
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 risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
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 this appliance 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 correct 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-blade 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:
• If you have any questions about the grounding or
electrical instructions, consult a qualied electrician or
service person.
• Neither Dacor nor the dealer can accept any liability
for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting
from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures.
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Information You Need To Know
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the micro-
wave 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 oven as feasible or check posi-
tion and signal of receiving antenna.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through
• Add standing time. Remove food from oven and stir,
About Your Microwave Oven
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support
nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be
placed in the oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise
and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the 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.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be
used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 1100 watts by using the IEC Test Pro-
cedure. In using recipes or package directions, check food
a minute or two before the minimum time and add time
accordingly.
About Microwave Cooking
• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards
outside of dish.
• Watch the cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount
of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
• Cover foods while cooking. Check a recipe or cook-
book for suggestions like: paper towels, wax paper,
microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
• Shield with small at pieces of aluminum foil any thin
areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice
during cooking, if possible.
• 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.
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 microwave. Make sure the utensil does not touch the
interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
• Glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware
• Heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)
• Microwave-safe plastics
• Microwave-safe paper plates
• Microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
• Browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheat-
These items can be used for short time reheating of foods
that have little fat or sugar in them:
• Wood, straw, wicker
Do Not Use
• Metal pans and bakeware
• Dishes with metallic trim
• Non-heat-resistant glass
• Non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• Recycled paper products
• Brown paper bags
• Food storage bags
• Metal twist-ties
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.
if possible. Cover during standing time, allowing the
food to nish cooking without overcooking.
cooking temperatures have been reached.
®
ing time. Follow manufacturer’s directions.)
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Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving,
place the empty dish in the microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating
and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave
use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT
allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape.
• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.
• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods
that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties.
Remember to slit the bag so steam can escape.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: how
to use potholders, remove coverings carefully and pay
special attention to packages that crisp food because they
may be extra hot.
Do not assume because a child has mastered one cooking
skill that he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a
toy. See page 20 for Child Lock feature.
About Safety
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United
States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures.
How to use aluminum foil in your Oven:
• Small at pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on
the food can be used to shield areas that are either
defrosting or cooking too quickly.
• Foil should not come closer than 1 inch to any surface
of the oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings,
check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.
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
Accessories:
There are many microwave accessories available for
purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase to
make sure 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. Dacor is not responsible for any damage to
the appliance when accessories are used.
About Children And The
• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from
• Stay near the microwave oven
• NEVER use the microwave oven for storing cookbooks
Microwave
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
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 oven comfortably.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or sit on the
oven.
• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause
• Use care when removing items from the oven so that
160˚F - For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white
poultry, sh, seafood, egg dishes and frozen
prepared food.
165˚F - For leftovers, ready-to-reheat refrigerated;
deli and carry-out “fresh” food.
170˚F - White meat of poultry.
180˚F - Dark meat of poultry.
handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a
dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven
cooking bags away from the face.
while it’s in use and
check cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
or other items.
its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne
bacteria.
arcing and/or res.
the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch
the safety door latches.
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About Foods
Food Do Don’t
Eggs, sausages,
nuts, seeds, fruits
and vegetables
Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the
Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and
General • Cut baked goods with lling after
• Puncture egg yolks before cooking to
prevent “explosion.”
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.
microwave.
• Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use
the special POPCORN key.
heat carefully, stirring often. Check
temperature before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after heating
and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test
before feeding.
heating to release steam and avoid
burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and after
heating to avoid “eruption”.
• Use a deep bowl, when cooking liq-
uids 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 bacte-
ria may not be destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.
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Part Names
Microwave Oven Parts
5
4
2
3 3
1. One touch door open button
Push to open door.
2. Oven door with see-through window
3. Safety door latches
The oven will not operate unless the door is
securely closed.
4. Door hinges
5. Door seals and sealing surfaces
6. Turntable motor shaft
7. Removable turntable support
Carefully place the turntable support in the
center of the oven oor.
8. Removable turntable
Place the turntable on the turntable support
securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or
counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning.
9. Ventilation openings (rear)
10. Oven light
It will light when oven is operating or door is
open.
11. Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE.
12. Control panel
13. Interactive display: 99 minutes, 99 seconds
14. Menu label
15. Name plate
9 10 1514
6
11
7
8
13
12
1
Control Panel
The two-line, Interactive Display spells out the
operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is
lit in the display, touch the HELP key to read a specic
hint which may assist you.
10-11
20
12
12-19
19
8
9
Number next to the control panel illustration
indicates page numbers where feature descriptions
and usage information is located.
20-21
19
8
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Before Operating
Before operating your new microwave oven make sure
you read and understand this manual completely.
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Stop/Clear
Before the microwave oven can be used, you must follow
these steps:
1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The oven
display will show
CLOCK
.
2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. Set the clock.
WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS
will appear.
:
Touch the STOP/CLEAR key to:
• Clear a mistake made during programming.
• Cancel the timer.
• Stop the microwave oven temporarily during timed
• Return the time of day to the display.
• Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice for
To Set The Clock
1. Touch the TIMER/CLOCK key and number 2.
2. Touch the number keys for correct time of day and
touch the TIMER/CLOCK key again.
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an
incorrect clock time,
Touch the STOP/CLEAR key and re-enter the time.
Should the electrical power supply to your microwave
oven be interrupted, the display will intermittently show
WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK
power is 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 key and reset the
clock for the correct time of day.
ERROR
will appear in the display.
after the
cooking.
timed cooking.
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Manual Operation
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Time Cooking
Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes
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 the cooking time by touching the number
keys 5 0 0.
2. To cook at 100% power (High), touch the START k ey.
Manual Defrost
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the
Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the
Amount column on the Super Defrost or Compu Defrost
Charts on page 18, 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.
Estimate defrosting time and press the POWER LEVEL key
eight times for 30% power.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food, the rule
of thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound. For
example, defrost 4 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the microwave 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 microwave oven in 1 minute increments at a
Power Level of 30% until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost
only long enough to remove from the plastic, then place in
a microwave-safe dish.
To Set Power Level
There are 11 preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time,
which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and
long slow cooked meats. Consult a microwave cookbook
or recipes for specic recommendations.
For example, to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%:
1. Enter the defrost time by touching the number
2. Touch the POWER LEVEL key 8 times or hold it down
3. Touch the START k ey.
Defrost Chart
keys 5 0 0.
until the desired power appears.
Touch Power Level
Key Number Of
Times For Desired
Power
Power Level x 1 100% High
Power Level x 2 90%
Power Level x 3 80%
Power Level x 4 70% Medium high
Power Level x 5 60%
Power Level x 6 50% Medium
Power Level x 7 40%
Power Level x 8 30% Med low/Defrost
Power Level x 9 20%
Approximate
Percentage
Of Power
Common
Words For Power
Levels
Power Level x 10 10% Low
Power Level x 11 0%
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Dacor's sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the
vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as
it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power
levels for various foods and quantities.
8. Check the food temperature after cooking. If addition-
9. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch the SET UP/
Using Sensor Settings:
1. After the microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using any sensor setting.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the
interior of the microwave oven are dry. Wipe off any
moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. The sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, popcorn would be at room
temperature.
4. Any sensor selection can be programmed with More or
Less Time Adjustment. See page 20.
5. More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts
should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook.
6. During the rst part of sensor use, the food name will
appear on the display. Do not open the microwave
oven or touch STOP/CLEAR during this part of the
cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted.
If this occurs, an error message will appear. To con-
tinue cooking, touch the STOP/CLEAR key and cook
manually.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the
food, the remainder of cooking/reheating time will
appear. The microwave oven may be opened when the
remaining time appears on the display. At this time,
you may stir or season food, as desired.
Covering Foods:
Some foods cook best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the charts for these foods. You may refer to
the hints by touching the SET UP/HELP key.
• Casserole lid.
• Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for
• Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to
escape away from you.
You can cook many foods by simply selecting the food and
touching START. You don’t need to calculate cooking time
or power level.
For example, to reheat canned chili:
1. Touch the REHEAT key.
2. Touch the START k ey.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food,
the remainder of the cooking time will appear.
NOTE:
The Fresh Vegetables and Poultry settings have 2 choices.
Follow directions in the display to choose desired option.
al time is needed, continue to cook manually.
HELP key when the HELP indicator is lighted in the
display.
microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam
to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.
7. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when
popping popcorn, the microwave oven will turn off,
and the time of day will be displayed. If the sensor
does not detect vapor properly when cooking other
foods,
will turn off.
ERROR
will be displayed, and the microwave
Sensor Cooking Chart
Food Amount Procedure
Popcorn 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for the microwave. Try several brands to decide your
favorite. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
1.5 - 3.5 oz. bag Touch the POPCORN key and touch START.
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Sensor Cooking
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Sensor Cooking Chart (continued)
Food Amount Procedure
Reheat 4 - 36 oz. Place food to be reheated in a dish or casserole slightly larger than the
amount. Flatten, if possible. Cover with a lid, plastic wrap or wax paper.
Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids, with larger quantities of more
dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir well, if possible. Re-cover
and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time.
Fresh vegetables, soft:
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliower (owerets)
Cauliower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
Baked apples
Fresh vegetables, hard:
Carrots, sliced
Corn on the cob
Green beans
Winter squash:
diced
halves
Rice
Wash and place in casserole. Do not add water if vegetables have just been
.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
.25 - 1.5 lb.
.25 - 1.5 lb.
1 - 2
.5 - 2.0 cup Place rice into a deep casserole and add a double quantity of water. Cover
washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-
crisp vegetables. Touch FRESH VEGETABLES, number
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. Touch
2
FRESH VEGETABLES, number
sible. Let stand covered for 2 to 5 minutes.
with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 min-
utes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
Rice Water Size of casserole
.5 cup 1 cup 1.5 quart
1 cup 2 cups 2 quart
1.5 cups 3 cups 2.5 or 3 quart
2 cups 4 cups 3 quart or larger
and START. After cooking, stir, if pos-
1
and START.
Baked potatoes 1 - 8 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from
microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Ground meat .25 - 2.0 lb. Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to
be added to other ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and
cover with wax paper. Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax
paper or plastic wrap. When the microwave stops, turn the patties over or
stir the meat in the casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch
START. After cooking, let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes.
Poultry : Boneless .5 - 2.0 lb. Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey. Cover with vented plastic
1
wrap. Touch POULTRY, number
rearrange. Re-cover and touch START. After cooking, let stand, covered,
3 to 5 minutes. Poultry should be 160˚F.
Bone-in .5 - 3.0 lb. Arrange pieces with meatiest portions toward outside of glass dish or
microwave safe rack. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Touch POULTRY,
number
Dark meat should be 180°F and white meat should be 170˚F.
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.
2
and START. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes.
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and START. When the oven stops,
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Frozen Foods
Frozen Foods Chart
Food Amount Procedure
Entrees 6 - 17 oz. Use this key for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most
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 1-3 minutes.
Snacks 3 - 8 oz. Use for frozen French fries, cheese sticks, appetizers etc. Remove from outer package.
Follow package directions for how to wrap or cover. Be careful when removing from the
oven as snack may be very hot.
Vegetables .25 - 1.5 lb. Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered,
for 3 minutes.
Menu Options
Your oven has 6 convenience keys to assist with meal
preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast,
Lunch, 15 Minute Recipes and From the Pantry that use
the sensor. See the sensor cooking information on page
10. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions in
the display to enter quantity.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and Lunch are for cooking and heating popular
foods that take a short amount of time.
1. Touch the BREAKFAST key.
NUMBER
2. See the Menu Label. Select desired food by touching
the number key. For example: touch number 3
for hot cereal.
SERVINGS.
3. Enter the quantity by touching a number key.
4. Touch the START k ey.
.
HOT CEREAL ENTER NUMBER OF
SEE LABEL SELECT FOOD
After cooking, follow the directions in the display.
NOTES:
• Heat rolls/mufns setting has 2 choices. Follow direc-
• Breakfast can be programmed with More or Less Time
• Each food has a cooking hint. Touch SET UP/ HELP
• Should you attempt to enter more or less than the
More or less than the quantity listed in the chart
• The nal cooking result will vary according to the food
Breakfast Chart
tions in the display to choose desired option.
Adjustment. Touch the POWER LEVEL key once or
twice before touching START key. See page 20.
key when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
allowed amount, an error message will appear in the
display.
should be cooked following the guidelines in any
microwave book.
condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality, covering). Check food for temperature after cooking. If
additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
Food Amount Procedure
1. Scrambled
eggs
2. Bacon 2 - 6 slices Place bacon on paper plate, lined with a paper towel. Bacon should not extend over the
1 - 9 eggs For each egg, use 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine and 1 tablespoon of milk. Place the
butter or margarine in a dish, measuring cup or casserole large enough for the egg to
expand. Mix the egg and milk together. Pour it onto butter or margarine in a dish. Place
in the oven and program. When audible signals are heard, stir the egg mixture moving
the cooked portion to the center of the dish and uncooked portion to the outside. After
cooking, stir and let stand, covered, until set. Note that eggs will be slightly undercooked
when removed from the oven.
rim of plate. Cover it with another paper towel. Allow bacon to stand a few minutes after
removing from the oven to complete the cooking.
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Breakfast Chart (continued)
*It is not necessary to enter amount.
Food Amount Procedure
3. Hot cereal 1 - 6 servings Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety: oatmeal, oat bran,
cream of wheat, farina or wheatena.
Follow the package directions for the correct amount of water or milk. To prevent
boil overs, it is very important to choose a large container because microwave
cooking of cereal causes high boiling. If the oven stops, stir and touch START.
After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
4. Heat rolls/
mufns:
Fresh 1 - 10 pcs. To warm fresh rolls and mufns, touch BREAKFAST, number
Frozen 1 - 10 pcs. For frozen rolls and mufns, touch BREAKFAST, touch number
5. Frozen
breakfast
foods*
1 (3 -6 oz.) This setting works well for frozen breakfast entrees, pancakes, wafes, burritos
Use this key to warm rolls, mufns, biscuits, bagels etc. Large items should be
considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on a plate and cover with a paper towel.
4
and number 1.
Then, enter the desired quantity and touch START. For refrigerated rolls or muf-
ns, it may be necessary to double the entered amount to ensure the proper serving temperature. For example, enter a quantity of 2 for 1 refrigerated mufn.
4
and number 2.
Then, enter the desired quantity and touch START.
etc. Follow manufacturer’s directions for how to prepare for microwaving. Allow to
stand 1 or 2 minutes after cooking.
Lunch Chart
*It is not necessary to enter amount.
Food Amount Procedure
1. Meal in a
cup*
2. Hot dogs in
buns*
3. Soup* 1 - 8 cups Place in a bowl or casserole. Cover it with a lid or plastic wrap. At the end, stir, re-
4. Microwave
pizza*
5. Frozen
sandwich*
1 cup This setting is ideal for individual portions of canned food packed in a small
microwaveable container, usually 6 to 8 ounces. Remove the inner metal lid and
replace the outer microwaveable lid. After cooking, stir the food and allow it to
stand for 1 or 2 minutes.
1 - 4 pcs. Place the hot dog in a bun. Wrap each with a paper towel or napkin.
cover and let it stand for 1 to 3 minutes.
1 (6 - 8 oz.) Use for frozen microwave pizza. Remove it from the package and unwrap. Follow
the package directions for package use and/or the silver crisping disk.
1 (3 - 6 oz.) Use for frozen microwaveable sandwiches. Remove it from the package and follow
the directions for placing it in the oven.
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Menu Options
15 Minute Recipes and
From The Pantry
15 Minute Recipes and From the Pantry each offer ve
simple-to-prepare but great tasting meals. Follow the spe-
cic directions on the Recipe Card and in the display.
For example, to use 15 Minute Recipes to cook Saucy
Chicken.
3. Touch the START k ey.
4. When the oven stops, the display will show the
instruction number on the Recipe Card. Follow the
instructions on the Recipe Card.
INSTRUCTIONS 2 PRESS START.
5. Touch the START k ey.
6. At the end, the display will show the instruction
number on the Recipe Card. Follow the instructions on
the Recipe Card.
CHECK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS 3.
CHECK RECIPE
1. Touch the 15 MINUTE RECIPES key.
SELECT RECIPE NUMBER
2. See the Menu Label. Select the desired food by touch-
ing the number key. For example: Touch number 1
for Saucy Chicken. Follow the Recipe Card for ingredients and instructions.
START
.
From The Pantry
.
SEE RECIPE CARD PRESS
(RECIPES SERVE 6)
SEE LABEL
1. Saucy Chicken
1. Place in a 3 quart casserole:
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Stir well and cover. Touch FROM THE PANTRY and
number 1 to select SAUCY CHICKEN, then touch
START.
2. Blend together:
8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
3. Stir into the cream cheese mixture:
1 10 ounce package of frozen peas
2 cups cooked thinly sliced chicken breast
Salt and pepper to taste
At pause, drain liquid from mushrooms, etc. Add
cream cheese/peas/chicken mixture and stir together.
Re-cover. Touch START.
4. At the end, stir in 1 cup shredded Monterey jack
cheese.
Serve on top of baked potatoes or cooked pasta.
2. Hawaiian Pork
1. Place in a 3 quart casserole:
1 tablespoon oil
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1 inch strips,
seasoned with salt and pepper
Stir well and cover. Touch FROM THE PANTRY,
number 2 to select HAWAIIAN PORK and then touch
START.
2. Combine well in a large bowl:
1 cup peach or apricot preserves
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
At pause, add preserves/barbecue mixture and stir
together well.
Re-cover. Touch START.
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3. At pause, add:
1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 green pepper, seeded and cut into 2 inch thin
strips
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into 2 inch thin strips
1 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
Stir to combine. Re-cover. Touch START.
4. At the end, stir again.
Serve on cooked rice.
Menu Options
From The Pantry
(RECIPES SERVE 6) CONTINUED
3. Fiesta Chili
1. Place in a 3 quart casserole:
11/4 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced red pepper
Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper.
Cover. Touch FROM THE PANTRY, number 3 to select FIESTA CHILI and then touch START.
4. Glazed Salmon
1. Combine:
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons
ground ginger
2. Place in 7” x 11” glass casserole:
11/2 pounds salmon llet
Drizzle 1/2 of the orange mixture over top of salmon.
Cover with plastic wrap. Touch FROM THE PANTRY,
number 4 to select GLAZED SALMON and then
touch START.
2. At pause, drain and add to the casserole:
8 ounces chunky salsa
1 11 ounce can of Mexican corn, drained
1 15 ounce can chili with beans
1-3 teaspoons chili powder
Stir together well. Re-cover. Touch START.
3. At the end, stir well.
Serve over cooked rice or nacho chips. Top with 2
cups shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese.
3. At pause, place around edge of salmon:
3 cups broccoli orets
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
Drizzle remaining orange mixture over vegetables.
Top all with 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.
Touch START.
4. At the end, allow to stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes.
Serve with buttered rice, pasta or potatoes
garnished with parsley.
5. Healthy Frittata
1. Grease 9” pie plate. Place in it:
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 pound chopped low-fat smoked sausage
Cover with plastic wrap. Touch FROM THE PANTRY
and number 5 to select HEALTHY FRITTATA, then
touch START.
2. At pause, drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine and stir together well:
3 large eggs
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/8 teaspoon pepper
3. Add and stir together:
1
/2 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach,
thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Pour mixture in bowl over top of mushroom/onion/
sausage mixture. Mix together carefully.
Do not cover. Touch START.
4. At the end, remove from oven and allow to stand for
3 to 5 minutes.
Serve with tossed salad and sliced tomatoes for
brunch.
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