Dacor MMD30B, MMD30S User Manual

Use & Care

MiCrowave in-a-Drawer

For Use With Models: MMDV30S MMD30S MMD30B

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T a b l e o f C o n T e n T s

Important Safety InStructIonS ....................................1-2

nformatIon you need to Know ...................................3-5

part nameS ...................................................................6

Before operatIng ..........................................................7

to Set the clocK ...................................................7

Imer .......................................................................7

Stop/clear .............................................................7

open or cloSe mIcrowave In-a-drawer™ ..............7

Icrowave In-a-drawer

tIme cooKIng ...........................................................8

to Set power level ................................................8

enSor SettIngS .....................................................8

SenSor popcorn / SenSor reheat ...........................9

SenSor cooKIng ....................................................10

efroSt ................................................................ 11

manual defroSt .................................................... 11

reheat ..................................................................12

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cooKIng ...........................8-12

Model MMDV30S Shown

ther featureS ......................................................13-14

mIcro warm ..........................................................13

ultIple Sequence cooKIng ..................................13

help ......................................................................13

eaSy mInute ..........................................................13

ore or leSS tIme adjuStment ..............................13

control locK .......................................................13

Setup/help ............................................................14

audIBle SIgnal elImInatIon .....................................14

nd of cooKIng remInder ......................................14

auto Start ............................................................14

demonStratIon mode .............................................14

leanIng and care .......................................................15

Before you call for ServIce ......................................16

auto-touch guIde ..................................................17-18

oteS ..........................................................................19

conSumer lImIted warranty ........................................20

Part No. 101590 Rev. B

TINSEB469MRR0

To Our Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor products! Our unique combination of features, style and

performance make us The Life of the Kitchen, and a great addition to your home.

In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we

suggest that you thoroughly read this use & care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions section.

All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our

company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for

Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.

Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact

our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.

Dacor Customer Service

1440 Bridge Gate Drive

Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Telephone: (800) 793-0093

Fax: (626) 403-3130

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday

6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time

Web Site: www.Dacor.com

Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated

to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and

enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Crowe

Director, Customer Satisfaction

iMporTanT safeTy insTrUCTions

Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. Customer: Read this use and care manual completely before

using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It provides important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is required for warranty service.

If you have any questions, call:

Customer Service

Dacor 1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday — Friday 6:00 website: www.Dacor.com

Have the complete model and serial number for your microwave available. The numbers are found on the serial number plate, located on the faceplate behind the drawer front. Write these numbers below for reference.

Model Number ________________________________________

Serial Number ________________________________________

Date of Purchase______________________________________

For service and warranty information, see page 20.

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.

am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time

WARNING

WARNING – PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open

(a)

since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and

(b)

the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly

(c)

important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) drawer head (bent), (2) glides and latches (broken or loosened), (3) drawer seals and sealing surfaces.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

(d)

except properly qualified service personnel.

This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electric shock hazards. It must be plugged into a grounded wall receptacle. If only a two-prong wall receptacle is available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug. Do not use an extension cord. Do not use a

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.

Power supply cord with

three-prong grounding plug

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.

Grounding type wall

receptacle (ground fault

circuit not allowed)

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WARNING

When using the Microwave In-A-Drawer™, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING

injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 1.

3. This appliance must be properly grounded. See separate

Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

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 the drawer.

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 microwave is specifically 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 qualified 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. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

13. Do not climb or sit on the drawer.

14. Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials are not around

the drawer opening when the Microwave In-A-Drawer™ is closed.

15. Do not put fingers or clothes around the drawer guides when

the Microwave In-A-Drawer™is opened or closed. They could be caught in the guides when the drawer is closed.

16. Be sure that the food and container are shorter than the

Microwave In-A-Drawer™before closing it. You can refer to the height of the side walls of the drawer.

17. When cleaning drawer sealing surfaces that come together

on closing the drawer, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. See cleaning instructions on page 15.

18. To reduce the risk of fire in the Microwave In-A-Drawer

cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance

when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the drawer to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bag in Drawer.

c. If materials inside the Microwave In-A-Drawer

keep drawer door closed, turn microwave off and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. Do not use the drawer for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the Drawer when not in use.

19. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to 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 Microwave In-A-Drawer™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.

o 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 narrow

necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.

d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the

Drawer for at least 20 seconds before removing the container.

e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

20. If the Microwave In-A-Drawer

DACOR AUTHORIZED SERVICER.

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light fails, consult a

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ignite,

SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR Microwave In-A-Drawer

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1. Remove all packing materials from inside the Microwave In-A-

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Drawer

. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER,

Sealing Surface

Waveguide Cover

which is located on the top of the Microwave

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In-A-Drawer

2. Remove the feature sticker, if there is one. Check the drawer for any damage, such as misaligned or bent drawer, damaged

Sealing

Surface

Oven

Cavity

drawer seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose drawer guides and dents inside the cavity or on the front side of the drawer. If there is any damage, do not operate the Microwave In-A-Drawer

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and contact your dealer or a DACOR AUTHORIZED SERVICER.

Radio Or Tv Interference

Should there be any interference caused by the Microwave In-A-Drawer™to your radio or TV, check that the Drawer is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the drawer as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

ABOUT YOUR Microwave In-A-Drawer

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ALWAYS have food in the Drawer when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.

The vent under the Microwave In-A-Drawer

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must not be blocked. During microwaving, steam may come from the right side of the vent.

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When using the Microwave In-A-Drawer

at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the drawer 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 influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the Drawer. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones.

The Microwave In-A-Drawer™is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.

Your Microwave In-A-Drawer™is rated 950 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check food one or two minutes before the minimum time and add time accordingly.

When opening or closing the Microwave In-A-Drawer

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quickly, food in the Drawer may be spilled. To clean, please

ABOUT MICROWAvE COOKING

• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.

• Watch 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 recipe or cookbook for

• suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

Shield with small flat 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.

Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking

• of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.

• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from right to left.

Add standing time. Remove food from Drawer and stir, if

• possible. Cover during standing time, allowing the food to finish cooking without overcooking.

Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking

• temperatures have been reached.

Doneness signs include:

- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.

- Poultry thigh joints move easily.

- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.

- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

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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

• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)

• microwave-safe plastics

• microwave-safe paper plates

• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain

• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended

These items can be used for short time reheating of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:

• wood,

DO NOT USE

• metal

• 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

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

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Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.

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• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use

Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice

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Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods

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ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®

preheating time Follow manufacturer’s directions.)

straw, wicker

pans and bakeware

and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.

can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.

because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.

that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.

ow to use aluminum foil in your Drawer:

• Small flat 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 you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions.

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. Dacor

is not responsible for any damage to the Drawer when accessories are used.

OPEN OR CLOSE DRAWER

Always press the OPEN or CLOSE pad on the control panel to open or close the Drawer.

Do not push or pull the Drawer by hand, except in case of emergency, such as a power failure. If necessary, push or pull slowly.

ABOUT

Children below the age of 7 should use the Microwave InA-Drawer Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. The child must be able to reach the drawer comfortably.

At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or sit on the Microwave In-A-Drawer

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.

Do not assume because a child has mastered one cooking skill that he/she can cook everything.

Children need to learn that the Microwave In-A-Drawer not a toy. See page 13 for Control Lock feature.

should not come closer than one inch to any

surface of the Microwave In-A-Drawer

ChILDREN AND ThE MICROWAvE

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with a supervising person very near to them.

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ABOUT SAFETY

Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures.

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.

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 oven cooking bags away from the face.

ABOUT FOODS

FOOD DO DON’T

Eggs, sausages, fruits & vegetables

Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the

Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat

General • Cut baked goods with filling after heating

• 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 SENSOR POPCORN pad.

carefully, stirring often. Check temperature before serving.

• Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test before feeding.

to release 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.

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Stay near the Microwave In-A-Drawer

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while it’s in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.

NEVER use the Microwave In-A-Drawer™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 fires. See page 15.

• 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.

• Can in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not be destroyed.

• Deep fat fry.

• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.

parT naMes

Microwave In-A-Drawer

1 Control Panel 2 Waveguide Cover DO NOT REMOvE

3 Menu Label

4 Drawer Sealing Surfaces

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5 Drawer Light

6 Rating Label 7 Drawer Guides

8 vent

KEYSHEET

9 13 7914 13 11 10 12

13 7 8 7

Numbers next to the keysheet illustration indicate pages on which

there are feature descriptions and usage information.

+ 16 hidden pages