Dometic DOTRC11W, DOTRC11B User Manual

LISTED

LISTED

OVER THE RANGE

MICROWAVE-

CONVECTION OVEN

OWNER’S

GUIDE

MODEL NO.: DOTRC11B, DOTRC11W

To help you get the

most out of your

new appliance

P/N: 3828W5A0823

(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS

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

(c) DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN IF IT IS

DAMAGED.
It is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage
to the:

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door (bent),

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hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

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door seals and sealing surfaces.

(b) DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECT BETWEEN

THE OVEN FRONT FACE AND THE
DOOR, or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(d) THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED

OR REPAIRED by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 4

INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Location of Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Oven Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electrical Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Microwave Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Oven Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN . . . 9

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Custom Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hold Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Time Cooking at High Power . . . . . . . . . . 11

Time Cooking at Multi-Power . . . . . . . . . . 11

Multi-Stage Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels . . . . . 12

Sensor Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . 13

Sensor Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adding or Subtracting Cook Time . . . . . . . . 13

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sensor Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Auto Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook . . . . . . . . 15

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Auto Defrost Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 16

Defrosting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Auto Defrost Sequence Table . . . . . . . . 17

General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Convection Baking Without Preheating . . . . 21

Convection Baking With Preheating . . . . . 21

Convection Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Convenience Foods Cooking Chart for Convection

Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Combination Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Combination Baking/Roasting Without Preheating . 24
Combination Baking/Roasting With Preheating . . 24

Auto Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Auto Combination chart . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

USING THE METAL RACK . . . . . . . . . . . 26

UTENSIL GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Metal Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Grease Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Charcoal Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cooktop Light Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 29

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS . . . . . . . . . 30

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE . . . . . . . 32

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,

electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:

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Read all the instructions before using your
oven.

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Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.

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

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

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Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water - for example, near
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.

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

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Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.

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Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.

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Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in

safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.

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When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

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Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

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Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. If
is made for household use only.

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When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.

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If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.

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To avoid a fire hazard:

- Do not severely overcook food. Severely

overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.

- Do not store combustible items (bread,

cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning

strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to
turn on.

- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure
to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and
remove them before placing the item in the oven.

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If a fire should start:

- Keep the oven door closed.

-Turn the oven off.

-Disconnect the power cord or shut off the

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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To avoid electric shock:

-This appliance must be grounded. Connect it

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page

6.

-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.

-Do not immerse the electrical or plug in water.

-Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage
to your oven.

Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY

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SAFETY

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To avoid improperly cooking some foods.

- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby

food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly

cause personal injury.

-Do not heat small-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.

-Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.

-Do not attempt home canning in your microwave
oven.

-Do not heat the following items in the microwave
oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat,

sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items
may explode.

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Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

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Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.

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Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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Preserve the oven floor:

- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.

- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave

cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.

- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.

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

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This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply
with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential
installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following:

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Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.

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Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.

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Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

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Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized modification
to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the
user to correct such interference.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)

WARNING:

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INFORMATION

Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to
use all the fine features of this microwave oven.

LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER

To request service, information or replacement parts, the
service center will require the complete model number of
your microwave oven. The number is on the control panel
side as shown in the illustration below.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Output Power 850W (IEC 705 Rating

Standard)

1350W (Heater)
Outer Dimensions 29-7/8" x 14" x 16-3/16"
Cavity Volume 1.1 Cu.Ft
Net Weight 69 lbs

ELECTRICAL RATING

* Electrical Rating of the Oven: 120 V AC. 60 Hz.
* 1300 Watts 12 Amperes (Microwave oven only)
* 1500 Watts 13 Amperes

(Microwave oven + Cooktop Lamps + Ventilation
Fan.)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120
volt/60 Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least
15A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the
circuit. It is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other
than a 120 volt/60 Hz circuit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short

circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a
grounding plug.
Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.

WARNING - If you use the grounding plug

improperly, you risk electric shock.

Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a
short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation
Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it in any way.

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 appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord should be equal to or
greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance
must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor
should be run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.

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INFORMATION

MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES

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INFORMATION

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

TIME

CLOCK

CUSTOM

COOK

POWER

HOLD

WARM

START

AUTO COMBI

STOP

CLEAR

123
456
7

0

9

8

POPCORN

COOK

ROOM

TEMP

FROZEN

TEMP

SENSOR

CONVECTION

COMBINATION

BAKE

BROIL

BAKE ROAST

MEAT

POULTRY

FISH

HIGH LOW OFF

HIGH NIGHT OFF

AUTO DEFROST

FAN

LIGHT

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OPERATION

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know
to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave
from being accidentally started or used by children.

CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking
instruction previously placed in memory and begin
cooking quickly.

CLOCK(TIME OF DAY)

CLOCK

STOP

CLEAR

CLOCK

08 0

To set clock.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch CLOCK.
Enter the time by using the

number key pad.
Example for setting 8:00.

Touch CLOCK.

CUSTOM COOK

CUSTOM

COOK

PROGRAM

STOP

CLEAR

To memorize a cooking program.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Set the single or multi-stage

program you wish to put
into memory (set as you
would normally).

Touch CUSTOM COOK for
more than 3 seconds
ENTER will display.

When you touch CUSTOM COOK, no beep will be
heard until ENTER is displayed.

CUSTOM

COOK

START

STOP

CLEAR

To recall the memory.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch CUSTOM COOK.
CALL will display.

Touch START.

CHILD LOCK

0

STOP

CLEAR

To set the child lock.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Touch and hold 0 more

than 2 seconds. LOCK will
appear in the display
window with one beep.

0

To set cancel the child lock.

Touch and hold 0 more
than 2 seconds. LOCK will
disappears and you hear 1
beep. At this time the oven
is ready.

HOLD

WARM

START

STOP

CLEAR

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OPERATION

If you want to keep your cooked food warm, the HOLD
WARM can be used independently without setting the
cooking cycle.

The oven will begin to keep warm for up to 60 minutes
or until the door has been opened or STOP/CLEAR has
been touched.

NOTES:

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Food cooked covered should be covered during
HOLD WARM.

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Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during HOLD WARM.

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Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could
be covered during HOLD WARM.

FAN

Your oven has a FAN to ventilate during electric or gas
oven cooking.

To use the FAN:

1. Choose fan speed.

2. Turn off fan when desired.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the

microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the
oven.

LIGHT

Your oven has a LIGHT to illuminate on the electric or
gas oven.

To use the LIGHT:

1. Choose light.

2. Turn off light when desired.

Your oven has a timer that you can use when not
cooking. The oven does not run and the timer just
counts down in seconds.

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven. You can use HOLD WARM by itself or
to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

HOLD WARM

HOLD

WARM

STOP

CLEAR

START

To set the HOLD WARM.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Set the desired cooking

cycle following suitable
operating instructions in
this manual.

Touch HOLD WARM.

Touch START.

TIMER

TIME

0

POWER

START

STOP

CLEAR

STOP

CLEAR

To set timer.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch TIME.

Touch the numbers for the
you want to counter down.

Touch POWER.
Touch 0 (Power Level 0)

Touch START.

Touch STOP/CLEAR to
return the CLOCK display.

When the cooking cycle is over, the oven will switch
into HOLD WARM to keep the food warm. ˝HOLD˝ will
show in the display window.
The HOLD WARM will continue for up to 60 minutes or
until the door has been opened or STOP/CLEAR has
been touched.

The time will count down in the display window but the
oven will not heat. When the times is over you will
hear two short and one long beeps and END will
display.

To use the HOLD WARM independently.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch HOLD WARM.

Touch START.

PROGRAM

NUMBER

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OPERATION

NOTE:

●

Unless you want to change the POWER, the oven
always cooks at HI-POWER.

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To stir turn the food during cooking, open the oven
door and stir or turn. Close the oven door and touch
START. The oven will count down the time left.

Multi-Stage cooking allows you to set the oven in two
stages at different power levels for a specific time.

˝HI˝ is the highest cooking power possible with your
microwave oven. It is the best setting for cooking foods
that have high water content, such as coffee, soups, or
foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural
flavor and texture, like fish, vegetables, and most
casseroles.

TIME COOKING AT HIGH POWER

STOP

CLEAR

TIME

0 08

START

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch TIME.
Touch the numbers for the

cooking time you want.

Touch START.

˝HI˝ power cooking does not always give you the best
results with foods that need slow cooking, such as
roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9
power settings in addition to ˝HI˝.

TIME COOKING AT MULTI-POWER

POWER

START

STOP

CLEAR

TIME

0 08

7

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes at 70% power.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch TIME.

Touch the numbers for the
cooking time you want.

Touch POWER.

Touch the numbers for the
power level you want.

Touch START.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

POWER

STOP

CLEAR

TIME

0 0

0 0

START

7

4

TIME

9

Example: First Stage - 4 minutes at ˝HI˝ power

Second Stage - 9 minutes at ˝7˝ Power

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch TIME.

Touch the numbers for the
cooking time you want.

Touch TIME.

Touch the numbers for the
cooking time you want.

Touch POWER.

Touch the number for the
power level you want.

Touch START.

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to
choose the best power level for the food you are cooking.
Below are listed all the power levels,

examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT

USE

10

"HI"

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

●

Boil water.

●

Cook ground beef.

●

Make candy.

●

Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

●

Cook fish, and poultry.

●

Preheat browning dish.

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Reheat meat slices quickly.

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Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

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All reheating.

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Cooking scrambled eggs.

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Cook quickly breads and cereal products.

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Cook cheese dishes, veal.

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Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cup cakes.

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Cook pasta.

●

Cook meats, whole poultry.

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Cook custard.

●

Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.

●

Cook less tender cuts of meat.

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Reheat frozen convenience foods.

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Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.

●

Cooking small quantities of food.

●

Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

●

Soften butter and cream cheese.

●

Heating small amounts of food.

●

Soften ice cream.

●

Raise yeast dough.

●

Standing time.

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OPERATION

SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK

TIME(SENSOR COOK, POPCORN and
SENSOR REHEAT)

Sensor cook allows you to cook most of your favorite
foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.
The display will indicate SENSOR during the sensing
period. The oven automatically determines required
cooking time for each food item. When the initial sensor
detects a certain amount of vapor coming from the food,
it will show the remaining heating time. For best results
by sensor, following these recommendations.

1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature.

2. Foods should always be covered loosely with
microwavable plastic warp, waxed paper, or a lid.

3. Do not open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR key
during the sensing time. When sensing time is over,
the oven beeps and the remaining cooking time will
appear in the display window.
At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or
rearrange the food.

If the preset cooking time is too long or too short you can
increase or decrease cooking time by 10% after choosing
one of the following functions.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good
sensor cooking results.

1. Always use microwavable containers.

2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.

3. Match the amount of food and the size of containers.
Fill containers at least half full for best results.

4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turing into steam
can mislead the sensor.

COOK

1

9

To adjust the sensor cook, reheat or popcorn.

Touch COOK.
Example for setting for
cook.

Touch the number for the
category you want.
Example for setting 1
(Beverage).

Touch ˝9˝, then ˝MORE˝ will
blink.
Example: To increase time
by 10%.

*NORMAL: To reset the
original cook time.

You do not need to touch START. 3 seconds after
touching the pad, the oven begins cooking
automatically.

Cook Time & Blink

LESS

NORMAL

MORE

Touch Pad Number

7
8
9

You can only increase or decrease cooking time
before cooking starts.

POPCORN

STOP

CLEAR

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OPERATION

POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time.
Do not double quantity. For best results, use fresh bags
of popcorn.

You do not need to touch START. 3 seconds after
touching the pad, the oven begins cooking
automatically.

You do not need to touch START. 3 seconds after
touching the pad, the oven begins cooking
automatically.

The oven will begin heating automatically.
ROOM (or FROZEN) will display and the remaining
time will begin counting down.

POPCORN

To pop popcorn.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch POPCORN.

SENSOR COOK lets you cook common microwave
prepared foods without needing to program times and
cook powers. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor
released by the food, and the amount vapor detected
tells oven how long to cook your food.

SENSOR COOK has preset cook powers for seven
categories: Beverage, Baked Potato, Frozen Entree,
Casserole, Baked Goods, Fresh Vegetables, Frozen
Vegetables.
All you do is touch the NUMBER Pad assigned to the
desired category(See COOKING GUIDE FOR SENSOR
COOK.) and you do not need to touch START.

SENSOR COOK

AUTO REHEAT
(ROOM TEMP or FROZEN TEMP)

COOK

1

STOP

CLEAR

To use the SENSOR COOK.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch COOK.
Touch the number for the

category you want.
Example for setting
1(Beverage).

Most microwave ovens require the selection of the
power level and time for cooking or reheating.
Your new oven makes reheating foods more convenient.
A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the
food, and the amount of vapor detected tells the oven
how long to heat your food. To reheat food that is at
room temperature, touch ROOM TEMP. To reheat food
that is frozen, touch FROZEN TEMP.

STOP

CLEAR

ROOM

TEMP

FROZEN

TEMP

To reheat foods, simply follow the steps below.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch ROOM TEMP or
FROZEN TEMP you want.

NOTE:

●

Place the popcorn bag on the bottom of the oven.

●

Do not place the bag on the paper or plastic cookware
or on turntables which are not an original part of the
oven.

●

Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn.

●

Remove the bag from the oven carefully. The popcorn
and steam are extremely hot. Open the bag carefully
by pulling the diagonal corners.

●

Do not reheat unpopped kernels or re-use the bag.

●

Never popcorn in brown paper bag.

●

When using Jumbo prepackaged popcorn bags, follow
the manufacturer’s directions. Do not use the
POPCORN pad.

●

Cooking performance may vary with brand. Try several
brands to decide which gives best popping results.

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OPERATION

COOKING GUIDE FOR ˝SENSOR COOK˝

CODE

CATEGORY DIRECTION

BEVERAGE

BAKED POTATO

FROZEN ENTREE

CASSEROLE

BAKED GOODS

FRESH VEGETABLES

FROZEN VEGETABLES

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

No cover. Use uncovered microproof cup(s) or mug(s).
Stir after reheating.

Wash and scrub well. Pierce with fork.
Place on paper towel in a circle 1" apart.
Let stand 3 to 5 minutes after cooking.

Use the original package of frozen entree, and follow
the package directions.
But if the cover is film, perforate the film instead of
removing it. (Don't remove the cover wholly.)

Place the food in microproof bowl or glass casserole.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

Use microwave safe paper plate or towels. One serving
is 1 to 2 doughnuts, 1 roll, 1 muffin, etc. Place on a
paper towel.
No cover.

Use small bowl.
Cover with microwave safe plastic wrap.

Place frozen vegetable in microproof bowl or glass
casserole. Add water and cover with plastic wrap.

NOTE: Most vegetables improve with 2 to 3 minutes
standing time after cooking.

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MEAT

2

5

START

START

STOP

CLEAR

OPERATION

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost
sequences(MEAT, POULTRY and FISH). The Auto
Defrost method is the best way to defrost frozen foods.

Prepare the food for defrosting:

●

Place the food in a flat, shallow baking dish or use a
microwave roasting in the dish to catch drippings.

●

Pierce meats with a casing, such as hot dogs and
sausage, to allow steam to escape.

●

Cover fatty or thin areas of meat with a small amount of
foil before defrosting to prevent them from cooking.

During the defrosting cycle, remember:

●

Check the food. If items open cook at the edges when
defrosting, reduce the weight you set.

●

Be sure to turn, stir or rotate the food as directed.

After defrosting, remember:

●

Pierce dense roasts with a skewer to check whether
defrosting is complete.

●

Remove the giblets from poultry and rinse ice crystals
out of cavity.

Count down the time of the first stage. Five long beeps
sound at the end of the first stage.

Open the door to separate, rearrange, cover or turn
oven the food.(Follow recipe directions.)

At the end of the sequence, two short beeps and one
long beep will sound and END displays.

AUTO DEFROST

You are probably used to food weights being in pounds
and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4
ounces equals 1/4 pound).
However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO
DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a
pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions
of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert
the weight to decimals.

●

When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

●

Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO
DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed
is a minimum of 0˚F(taken directly from a true freezer).
If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that
does not maintain a temperature of 5˚F or below,
always program a lower food weight(for a shorter
defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

●

If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20
minutes, enter a lower food weight.

●

The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than
a deep block.

●

Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated
pieces defrost more easily.

●

You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield
foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the
foil must not touch the side of the oven.
Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

●

Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they
start to become warm.

●

For better results, a preset standing time is included
in the defrosting time.

EQUIVALENT

OUNCE WEIGHT

1.6

3.2

4.0

4.8

6.4

8.0

9.6

11.2

12.0

12.8

14.4

16.0

.10
.20
.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
.50 One-Half Pound
.60
.70
.75

Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90
.100 One Pound

NUMBER AFTER

DECIMAL

Weight conversion chart

DEFROSTING TIPS

AUTO DEFROST INSTRUCTIONS

To set Auto Defrost.

(Example: To set 2.5 lbs. of ground beef)

Touch STOP/CLEAR.
(Erase all previous settings.)

Touch MEAT.
(ENTER and WEIGHT will blink.)

Enter the Weight of food.
MIN. Food: 0.1 lb.
MAX. Food: 9.9 lbs.

Touch START.

Touch START to continue.

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OPERATION

AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE TABLE

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The benefit of this AUTO DEFROST feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting. But, just as in
conventional defrosting, you must check the food during the defrosting time. Here are some important
tips to remember about defrosting.

For best results when defrosting, remember :

●

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. of ground beef.

●

Freeze ground beef in a doughnut shape.

●

Press down the center of ground beef patties before freezing.

●

Meats, fish or poultry up to 6 lbs. defrost best.

●

To reduce moisture loss, defrost meats just before cooking.

●

To defrost convenience foods, follow package directions.

To prepare the item for defrosting, remember :

Remove the packaging.
NOTE : If the package is microwavable, pierce the package several times.

●

Note the weight of the item on the package.

●

When you calculate the weight of the item, round it to the nearest lower decimal.(See the weight
conversion chart.)

●

Remove metal twist ties from the packaging.

●

For best results, remove meat, poultry, and fish from the original wrapper. The wrapper can hold steam
and juice close to the food and cause the outer surface to cook.

●

If removing the wrapper is difficult, defrost the wrapped food for about 1/4 of the defrosting time
(displayed at the beginning of the defrost cycle). Then remove the food from the oven and remove the
wrapping. Return the food to the oven and touch START.

SEQUENCE

FOOD

BASE MIN./MAX.

QTY. FOOD

1 lb.

1 lb.

1 lb.

0.1/9.9 lbs.

0.1/9.9 lbs.

0.1/9.9 lbs.

●

BEEF........................ Ground beef (bulk), Round steak, Tenderloin

.................................. steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck

.................................. roast. Stew Beef, Ground beef (Patties)

●

LAMB ....................... Chops (1-inch, thick),

.................................. Rolled roast

.................................. Cubes for stew

●

PORK ...................... Chops (

1

/2

-inch thick), Spareribs, Country-

.................................. style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage (links),

.................................. Hot dogs

●

VEAL ....................... Cutlets (lbs.,

1

/2

-inch thick)

●

CHICKEN ................ Whole (under 4 lbs.), Breast (boneless)

.................................. Cut up.

●

CORNISH HENS

...... Whole

●

TURKEY .................. Breast (under 6 lbs.)

●

FISH ........................ Fish fillets, Fish steak, whole fish

●

SHELL FISH ............ Lobster tails, Crab meat, Shrimp, Scallops

MEAT

POULTRY

FISH

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OPERATION

DEFROST CHART

Meat setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

Ground beef
(bulk)

Ground beef
(patties)

Round steak

Tenderloin
steak

Stew beef

Pot roast,
chuck roast

Rib roast

Rolled rump
roast

LAMB

Cubes for
stew

Chops
(1-inch thick)

PORK

Chops
(1/2-inch thick)

Hot dogs
Spareribs

Country - style ribs

Sausage,
links

Sausage,
bulk

Loin roast,
boneless

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT
MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

MEAT

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat
should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with
foil at beginning of a defrost sequence.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
Freeze in doughnut shape.

Do not defrost less than 4 oz. patties.
Depress center when freezing.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

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OPERATION

DEFROST CHART(continued)

Poultry setting

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHICKEN

Whole
(under
4 lbs.)

Cut-up

CORNISH ­HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast
(under
6 lbs.)

POULTRY

POULTRY

POULTRY

Turn over. Finish defrosting breast-side
down. Cover warm areas with aluminum
foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil. Separate pieces and
rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.

Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable
roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in
cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is
partially defrosted.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

FISH

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops

FISH

FISH

FISH

FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH

Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn Over.

Break apart. Turn Over.
Turn Over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil
touch sides of microwave . Finish defrosting
by immersing in cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Fish setting

NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 9.9 lbs.

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OPERATION

CONVECTION COOKING

INTRODUCTION

Convection ovens are not new. They have been a favorite of professional bakers for many years. Both
conventional and convection ovens cook food with heat generated by gas or electricity. In a
conventional oven, air remains stationary; the heat rises to the top of the oven and is not evenly
distributed throughout the oven interior. In a convection oven, a fan circulates the warm air. The
continuous flow of warm air around food in a convection oven causes it to be cooked more evenly and
somewhat faster than it can be cooked by motionless air in a conventional oven. Convection cooking,
with its circulating hot, dry air, is a superb cooking method for baked goods, roasts, poultry and other
foods that require a crisp, browned surface.

Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads.

●

Do not cover baking rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food.

●

Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items.

Choose pans that do not have extended handles.

●

Use convection cooking for items like souffles, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and for

some meat and fish cooking.

●

You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection

cooking; however, you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the
convection oven cooking directions.

●

When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating.

Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven. You can start heavier dense foods such as
meats, casseroles, and poultry without preheating.

●

All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking.

●

As in conventional cooking, the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results.

●

Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking

since arcing and damage to the oven may occur.

●

After preheating, if you do not open the door, the oven will automatically hold at the preheated

temperature for 30 minutes.

●

You can set up to three convection cycles.

(Example for two crust pies: you can set the oven to preheat for baking at 425°F and to finish baking at
350°F.)

BROIL

2 0 0 0

START

START

STOP

CLEAR

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STOP

CLEAR

BAKE

3

2 5

2 0 0 0

START

OPERATION

CONVECTION BAKING WITHOUT PREHEATING
(Meats, Casseroles and Poultry)

To set Convection Baking.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch BAKE.
Touch the number for the

baking temperature(optional).
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a temperature
between 150˚F and 450˚F.

Touch numbers for cooking
time.
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.

Touch START.

NOTE: To clear the temperature you entered, touch
CONVECTION BAKE before entering a bake time.
You can then enter the cooking temperature, if
desired.

You can enter a time up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

NOTE:

●

If you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during
preheating, preheating will stop.
To resume preheating, close the door and touch
START.

●

When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
four tonus will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.

NOTE:

●

Oven will preheat to 450˚F.

●

If you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during
preheating, preheating will stop.
To resume preheating, close the door and touch
START.

●

When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
four tonus will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.

You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The
cooking temperature will show for two seconds.

You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The
cooking temperature will show for two seconds.

2 0 0 0

STOP

CLEAR

BAKE

3

2 5

CONVECTION BAKING WITH PREHEATING

To set Convection Baking.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch BAKE twice.
Touch the number for the

baking temperature(optional).
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a temperature
between 150˚F and 450˚F.

Touch numbers for cooking
time. Example for 20 minutes.

CONVECTION BROILING

To set Convection Broiling.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch BROIL.
Touch numbers for cooking

time.
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to 99
minutes 99 seconds.

Touch START.
After preheating, open the door, put
food in oven and close the door.

Touch START.
After preheating, open the
door, put food in oven an
close the door.

Touch START.

Touch START.

You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The
cooking temperature will show for two seconds.

START

START

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OPERATION

CONVENIENCE FOODS COOKING CHART FOR CONVECTION COOKING

Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven. Select items that
fit conveniently such as an 8

1

/2-inch frozen pizza. Convection preheat to the desired temperature, and

use metal or ovenproof glass cooking utensils. When cooking or baking these convenience foods, follow
package directions for preparation and selecting the correct container. Because of the great variety of
foods available, times given here are approximate. It is advisable to always check food about five
minutes before the minimum recommended time, and cook longer only if needed. Use oven mitts to
insert or remove items from the oven.

FOOD SIZE/WT COOKING MODE COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Bake in ovenproof pan on
Metal Rack for crisper crust.

Bake in 9-inch square pan
on Metal Rack.

Bake in metal or ovenproof
pan on Metal Rack.

Back one layer at a time on
Metal Rack.

Use metal 10-cup fluted
tube pan on Metal Rack.

Bake in 9x5-inch metal loaf
pan on Metal Rack.

Follow package directions
for thawing and proofing
dough. Bake in metal
greased 8

1

/2 x 41/2 x 21/2 -

inch loaf pan on Metal
Rack.

Bake six at a time on metal
round cookie sheet on
Metal Rack.

14-16 minutes

23-26 minutes

30 minutes

30-35 minutes

45 minutes

30-35 minutes

40 minutes

25-30 minutes

8-9

1

/2 minutes

CONVECTION
400°F (preheated)

CONVECTION
350°F(preheated)

CONVECTION
425°F (preheated)
then 350°F

CONVECTION
325°F (preheated)

CONVECTION
350°F (preheated)

CONVECTION
350°F (preheated)

CONVECTION
375°F (preheated)

CONVECTION
350°F (preheated)

13 ounces
(8

1

/2 inch)

20 ounces

26 ounces

18-25 ounces

18-25 ounces

17 ounces

16 ounces

20 ounces

Pizza (frozen)

Brownies

Frozen Double
Crust Pie

Cake Layers

Apple Sauce
Cake

Date Nut
Bread

Frozen Bread
Dough

Refrigerated
Cookies

NOTE: Use the normal position when cooking with the Metal Rack.

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Some foods benefit from the combination of cooking by microwave energy and convection heat. This
combination method allows you to take advantage of the speed moisture retention of microwave cooking
and the crisping and browning effect of hot, dry air. For example, microwave energy will speed cooking
and keep meat and poultry moist on the inside while convection heat crisps and browns the surface.
When you use the micro/convection method, your oven will alternate automatically back and forth
between both cooking methods and the results will delight and amaze you.
Your oven has two preprogrammed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and

microwave energy automatically.
All utensils used for micro/convection cooking must be BOTH microwaveproof and heatproof. Oven­tempered heatproof glass, china, and pottery that do not have metal trim or glaze are the best choice.
THE METAL RACK MAY BE USED IN COMBINATION COOKING ONLY WHEN SPECIFICALLY
INDICATED IN A RECIPE.
However, METAL PANS MUST NEVER BE PLACED ON THE METAL RACK IN COMBINATION
COOKING. If any metal touches the metal rack during a microwave cycle, arcing may occur and your
oven may be damaged.

● Meats may be roasted directly on the Metal Rack or in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack. When

using the Metal Rack, please check the manual for information on proper use.

● Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags.

● When baking, check for doneness after cooking time is up. If not completely done, let stand in oven for

a few minutes to complete cooking.

NOTE: During combination baking, some baking utensils may cause arcing when they come in contact

with the oven walls or metal racks. Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when
microwaves come in contact with metal. If arcing occurs, place a heatproof dish between the pan
and the Metal Rack. If arcing occurs with other baking utensils, stop using them for combination
cooking.

MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION

(MICROWAVE/CONVECTION)

OPERATION

COMBINATION COOKING
INTRODUCTION

+=

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OPERATION

COMBINATION BAKING/ROASTING
WITHOUT PREHEATING

COMBINATION

BAKE ROAST

3

2

2 0 0 0

5

START

STOP

CLEAR

To set Combination Baking/Roasting.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch BAKE or ROAST.

Touch the number for food
temperature.
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a
temperature between 150˚F
and 450˚F.

Touch numbers for cooking
time.
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.

Touch START.

You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching COMBINATION BAKE(when
baking)or COMBINATION ROAST (when roasting).
The cooking temperature will show for two seconds.

COMBINATION BAKING/ROASTING
WITH PREHEATING

2 0 0 0

COMBINATION

BAKE ROAST

3

2 5

START

START

STOP

CLEAR

To set Combination Baking/Roasting.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch BAKE or ROAST.

Touch the number for food
temperature.
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a
temperature between 150˚F
and 450˚F.

Touch numbers for cooking
time.
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.

Touch START.
After preheating, open the
door, put food in oven and
close the door.

Touch START.

You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching COMBINATION BAKE(when
baking) or COMBINATION ROAST (when roasting).
The cooking temperature will show for two seconds.

NOTE:

●

If you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during
preheating, preheating will stop.
To resume preheating, close the door and touch
START.

●

When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
four tonus will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.

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OPERATION

AUTO COMBINATION

Auto Combination Chart

AUTO COMBINATION lets you cook with both
microwaves and convection heat, without needing to set
a cooking time or cook power. All you do is choose the
category of the food you are cooking and enter the
weight or quantity.
See the ˝Auto Combination Chart˝ on this page for the
setting available to you.

Setting

1
2
3
4
5
6

Food

Hamburger

Chicken Piece

Whole Chicken

Turkey

Cake

Bread

Quantity /Weight You Can Cook

0.3 ~ 2.0 lbs

0.5 ~ 3.0 lbs

2.0 ~ 3.5 lbs

4.0 ~ 9.0 lbs

1 layer / 2 layers

1 loaf / 2 loaves

START

AUTO COMBI

0

START

START

1

1

STOP

CLEAR

To set Auto Combination.

Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Touch START to continue.

Touch START.
At beep open the door, turn
over the food in oven and
close the door.

Touch START.
After preheating, open the
door, put food in oven and
close the door.

Touch numbers for food
weight or quantity.
Example for 1 lb of
Hamburger.

Touch numbers for food
category.
Example for setting 1
(Hamburger).

Touch AUTO COMBI.

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USING THE METAL RACK

The Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The
metal rack must not be turned upside-down on the bottom of the oven. You can also use the metal rack
for convection cooking.

Normal position: Insert the rack securely on the rack guides on the side walls of the
oven.

Bottom position: Insert the rack securely on the bottom of the oven.

●

Use hot pads when removing rack from oven after cooking to prevent burns. Rack may be hot.

●

Do not store the metal rack in the oven.
Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven.

●

Use rack only in the microwave oven.

●

Do not use rack with browning dish.

●

Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven.

●

Do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first.

●

Do not place a metal cooking container on rack when microwave cooking or combination cooking.
Place a microwave-safe plate under container.

NORMAL POSITION

BOTTOM POSITION

INSERTING THE RACK

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UTENSIL GUIDE

You can use a variety of utensils and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and
to prevent damage to utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking
method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils and materials.

MICROWAVE COMBINATION CONVECTION

MATERIAL UTENSILS

COOKING COOKING COOKING

Ceramic &
Glass

China

Pottery

Plastic

Metal

Aluminum
Foil

Paper

Straw,
Wicker, Wood

Wax Paper

Plastic Wrap

Ceramic
Ovenproof, Heat-Tempered,
Microwave-Safe Glassware
Glassware with Metal
Decoration
Lead Glass

Without Metal Decoration
(Ovenproof and Heat­Tempered)

Regular Ovenproof
Heat-Tempered Ware

Bake/Roast Rack
Metal Baking Pan

Cups, Plates, Towels

YES
YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES
YES

NO
NO

*

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES
YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO
NO

*

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES
YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES
YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES: Utensils to use
NO: Utensils to avoid

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CARE AND CLEANING

GENERAL

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the
inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.
NEVER USE ROUGH POWDERS OR PADS. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the
hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe
dry.
Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces.
Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

Metal Rack

Remove the metal rack to clean it at the sink.
Use a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.

Grease Filters

Remove the metal mesh grease filters on the hood bottom cover for washing at the sink. To remove each
filter :

1. Grasp the tab at the end of the filter, as shown.

2. Slide the filter toward each side of the oven.

3. Pull it downward and out.
Use a warm detergent solution, rinse and wipe dry.

DO NOT USE AMMONIA to clean an aluminum mesh filter.
Do not run the hood fan without the filter.
To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.
The filter should be completely dry before reinstalling into the oven.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter needs replacing every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoal filter removes odors and smoke from the vented air. If you start smelling
cooking odors or see some smoke, you need to replace the charcoal filter. Here's how:

1. To order a new charcoal filter, contact your dealers parts department.

2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
If the screws are not accessible, remove the oven from the wall.

3. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out.

4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter and slide it toward you.

5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.

6. Put the grille back on with the mounting screws.

Work Light Replacement(Cooktop/Countertop Light)

When either bulb in the work light burns out, you will need to replace it with a 30 watt appliance bulb.

1. Disconnect the power at the circuit breaker or unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the phillips head screw from the work light cover. Right side will drop.

3. Unhook tab at left side.

4. Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace with one of the same size and wattage (30 watts).

5. Replace the work light cover and the screw.

6. Reconnect the power.

7. Set the Time of Day (see Page 9).

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

OPERATION

Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow during cooking or when the oven door is

open?

A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Perhaps:

The door is not closed & locked. Push the door firmly to be sure that the door is locked properly.

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The light bulb has burned out.

Q. Why does steam come out of the vent grill?

A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this

steam out the left side vent.

Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?

A. Yes. Never operate the oven empty.

Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?

A. No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) are made to

allow light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.

Q. Why does the "beep" tone sound when a "pad" on the control panel is touched?

A. The "beep" tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.

Q. Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long a period of time?

A. Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to destroy food by overcooking, which may result in

smoke and even possible fire damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to stay with the oven
while it is cooking. See the "Safety Instructions" on pages 4 and 5.

Q. Why does the hood fan start when I have not pushed the Fan Control Button?

A. The hood fan starts automatically to prevent the oven from overheating.

Q. When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it may not work properly. What is

wrong?

A. Only when the oven is plugged in for the first time or when power starts again after a power outage,

the microcomputer in the oven may become scrambled and not work as it was programmed to work.
Unplug the oven from the 120V household outlet and then plug it back in. The microcomputer will
reset and work properly afterward.

Q. Why do I see light reflection around the outer case?

A. This light is from the oven light located outside the cavity.

Q. How can I be sure the oven is turned off when the hood fan is running?

A. The hood fan may be louder than the oven. If you are not sure the oven is off, turn off the hood fan

and check to see if the oven is operating. The oven is designed to turn off automatically when you
open the door.
If, for some reason, you are still not satisfied, have your oven checked.

FOODS

Q. What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot?

A. A hard, dry, brown spot shows overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time.

Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A. When baking, frying or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk

membrane. To prevent this build-up, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking it.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CAUTION

Never microwave eggs in the shell.

Q. Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?

A. Eggs dry out if they are overcooked. Though you use the same recipe each time, you may need to

vary the cooking time for one of these reasons:

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Eggs vary in size.

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Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time.

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The shape of utensils vary, making cooking time vary also.

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Eggs continue cooking during standing time.

Q. Is it possible to popcorn in a microwave oven?

A. Yes, if using one of the two methods described below.

1. Microwave-popping devices designed for microwave cooking

2. Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that suggests specific times and power outputs

needed for an acceptable final product.

FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THE POPCORN POPPING
PRODUCT AND DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED.

IF THE CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING.
OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN AN OVEN FIRE.

CAUTION

Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn.

Q. What is wrong when three potatoes bake thoroughly and the fourth one is still not cooked?

A. The fourth potato may be slightly heavier than the others, and should be cooked 30 to 60 seconds

longer.
Remember to allow space around each potato when baking. Also, for more even cooking, put the
potatoes in a circle.

Q. Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?

A. The peeling has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior

of the apple during cooking. As in regular cooking the interior of the apple expands during cooking.

Q. How do you avoid boilovers?

A. When cooking foods that tend to boil over, use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open door

or press STOP, the food will stop boiling. (Remember to press START again after closing the the door
to restart the cooking cycle.)

Q. Why is standing time necessary after microwave cooking is over?

A. Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly throughout for a few moments after the actual

microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.

Q. Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator?

A. As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time.

Refrigerated foods take more time to cook than foods stored at room temperature.

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly,locate
the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.

PROBLEM :

Oven will not start

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Is the power cord plugged in?

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Is the door closed?

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Is the cooking time set?

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Is the temperature set?

Arcing or Sparking

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Are you using the approved cookware?

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Is the oven empty?

Incorrect time of day

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Have you tried to reset?

Unevenly Cooked Foods

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Are you using the approved cookware?

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Were the foods turned or stirred?

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Were the foods completely defrosted?

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Was the time/cooking power level correct?

Overcooked Foods

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Was the time/cooking power level correct?

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Was the temperature setting correct?

Undercooked Foods

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Are you using the approved cookware?

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Were the foods completely defrosted?

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Was the time/cooking power level correct?

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Are the ventilation ports clear?

Improper Defrosting

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Are you using the approved cookware?

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Were the foods turned or stirred?

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Was the time/cooking power level correct?

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Did you use the metal rack?

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Limited Warranty

For Dometic Microwave Models DOTRC11B/W

THE SELLER NAMED BELOW MAKES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY

WITH RESPECT TO THIS DOMETIC MICROWAVE OVEN.

1. This Warranty is made only to the first Purchaser (hereinafter called the "Original Purchaser") who acquires
this product for his own use.

2. This Warranty will be in effect for three years from the date of purchase by the Original Purchaser. It is
suggested that the Original Purchaser retain a copy of the dated bill of sales as evidence of the date of
purchase.

3. This Warranty covers only specified parts which shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use. This Warranty does not cover conditions unrelated to the material and workmanship of
the product. Such unrelated conditions include, but are not limited to (a) faulty installation and any damage
resulting from such; (b) the need for normal maintenance and any damage resulting from the failure to
provide such maintenance; (c) failure to follow Seller's instructions for use of the product, and (d) any
accident to, or misuse of any part of this product and any alteration by anyone other than Seller or the
authorized representative.

4. In order to obtain the benefits of this Warranty, you should return the product which you find defective to
your dealer during the period that this Warranty is in effect. All charges incurred in delivery of the microwave
to Seller must be paid by the Original Purchaser. A copy of the dated bill of sale must accompany the
returned microwave oven.

5. Any item returned in the manner described in paragraph 4 will be examined by your dealer. If it is found that
the microwave is defective in material and workmanship, the Seller will replace the appliance.

6. The Seller does not authorize any person or company to create an warranty obligation or liability on their

behalf.

7. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR IMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

9. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

10. All appliances (except those specifically built for commercial use) are warranted only when installed in

vehicles built to the R.V.I.A and CSA Standards.

Seller in USA

The Dometic Corporation

The Warranty Department

509 South Poplar Street

LaGrange, Indiana 46761

Seller in CANADA

The Dometic Corporation
The Warranty Department
866 Langs Drive
Cambridge, Ontario
Canada N3H 2N7