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
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part nameS ...................................................................6
Before operatIng ..........................................................7
to Set the clocK ...................................................7
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Stop/clear .............................................................7
open or cloSe mIcrowave In-a-drawer™ ..............7
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tIme cooKIng ...........................................................8
to Set power level ................................................8
enSor SettIngS .....................................................8
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SenSor popcorn / SenSor reheat ...........................9
SenSor cooKIng ....................................................10
efroSt ................................................................ 11
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manual defroSt .................................................... 11
reheat ..................................................................12
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cooKIng ...........................8-12
Model MMDV30S Shown
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ther featureS ......................................................13-14
mIcro warm ..........................................................13
ultIple Sequence cooKIng ..................................13
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help ......................................................................13
eaSy mInute ..........................................................13
ore or leSS tIme adjuStment ..............................13
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control locK .......................................................13
Setup/help ............................................................14
audIBle SIgnal elImInatIon .....................................14
nd of cooKIng remInder ......................................14
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auto Start ............................................................14
demonStratIon mode .............................................14
leanIng and care .......................................................15
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Before you call for ServIce ......................................16
auto-touch guIde ..................................................17-18
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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:
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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cooking, if possible.
Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking
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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
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possible. Cover during standing time, allowing the food to
finish cooking without overcooking.
Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking
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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:
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• 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
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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
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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
•
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.
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parT naMes
Microwave In-A-Drawer
1
2
3
1 Control Panel
2 Waveguide Cover DO NOT REMOvE
3 Menu Label
4 Drawer Sealing Surfaces
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5
6
7
8
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.
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