Cooking Center
Microwave
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Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Operating Instructions
Microwave Control Panel . . . . . . . 10, 11
Microwave Oven Controls . . . . . . 10–21
Lower Oven Control Panel . . . . . . 22, 23
Lower Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 22–34
Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven . . . . . . 29, 30
Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Care and Cleaning
Aluminum Foil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 24
Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Light Bulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Racks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 39–41
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial # _____________________
You can find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side.
Owner’s Manual
JKP90– 27 ” Double Wall Oven JTP90– 30 ” Double Wall Oven
The microwave oven in this cooking center is 1000 watts.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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.
Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
door (bent),
hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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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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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This cooking center is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
Be sure the cooking center is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure. Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to climb, sit or hang on the oven door.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified t echnician.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
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Before performing any service, disconnect the cooking center power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
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.
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Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door. They could damage the cooking center and cause severe personal injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above an oven; children climbing on the oven to reach items could be seriously injured.
Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooking center.
Large scratches or impacts to glass door can lead to broken or shattered glass.
Wear proper clothing. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns.
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Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your oven.
Always keep wooden spoons and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven.
Do not store flammable material in an oven or near the cooking center.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the cooking center.
Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent openings, surfaces near the openings, and crevices around the oven door.
REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.
Never place cooking utensils or any other items on the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets.
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MICROWAVE OVEN
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic containers before placing bags in oven.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid
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Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
Some products such as whole eggs and
Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place.
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken livers and other giblets should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with
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If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper may contain metal flecks which could cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, since they may also ignite.
Some foam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave oven. Electrical shock or fire could occur.
While paper plates may be used for timed cooking and defrosting, do not use them with Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.
Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.
“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic
could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.
Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
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Plastic cookware – Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures
to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.
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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
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They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.
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To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven:
Allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.
Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.
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ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL WITH YOUR MICROWAVE
Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
Light reflection around the door or the outer case.
Dimming of the oven light and change in the blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
The microwave fan may operate with both ovens off. It is cooling the control and will turn itself off.
Some TV-radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
A dull thumping sound while the oven is operating.
MICROWAVE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent overbrowning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
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SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN
Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Keep the cooking center clean and free of accumulations of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the cooking center.
Place the oven rack in the desired position while the oven is cool. If racks must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating element.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
After broiling, always take any broiler pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease in a broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the oven.
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven.
Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part
of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the selfclean cycle is used.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the probe, broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting a self-cleaning cycle.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
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Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and a shock or fire hazard.
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Using the microwave oven controls.
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Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings
Display
Displays the time during cooking functions, the power level being used, the Auto Codes, the Auto Defrost food weights, the cooking mode and instructions.
NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one
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Auto Sensor and Convenience Controls
The top row of pads lists specific items you may choose to heat or cook.
Popcorn
Use to pop popcorn.
Reheat
Use when foods need a quick warm up.
Potato
Use when cooking whole potatoes.
Beverage
Use to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage.
Snacks
Use to warm a variety of snack foods.
Cook
Use to automatically set the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods.
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Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
Time Cook
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
Power Level
Press to choose the power level you want to set. Watch the display while pressing this pad to select the power level you want to set. You will also see a defrost level. This setting will allow you to choose your own defrost power level by using the number pads.
Number Pads
After pressing a function pad, press the number pads to set the exact amount of time you want to cook. For example, if you press the 1, 2 and 5 pads, you have set 1 minute and 25 seconds.
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Pressing the Clear/Off pad cancels all microwave cooking functions. It does not cancel the Kitchen Timer.
Start
After all selections are made, press this pad to start the oven. The Start pad must be pressed to turn on any function.
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Press to set the timer up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. Press the number pads to set the time. Press the Kitchen Timer Min/Sec pad again
to start. Press the Kitchen Timer Min/Sec pad twice to clear the display.
Does not turn on microwave energy.
Delay Start
Allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours.
Add 30 Sec
Each time you press this pad the set time is increased 30 seconds.
Clock
Press this pad before setting the clock.
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Changing the microwave power level.
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To change the power level…
Press the Time Cook pad or the Time Defrost pad.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press the Power Level pad. Select desired power level 1–10.
Press the Start pad.
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Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10) which gives you 100% power. Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3³ the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.
Press the Time Cook pad.
Enter cooking time. For example, press 1, 5, 0 and 0 for 15 minutes.
Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press the Power Level pad. Select a desired power level 1–10.)
You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press the Start pad to resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press the Time Cook pad.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press the Power Level pad. Select a desired power level 1–10.)
Press the Time Cook pad again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press the Power Level pad. Select a desired power level 1–10.)
Press the Start pad.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.
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Press one of the Express pads (from 1 to 6 ) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press the Power Level pad and enter 1–10.
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It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.
It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. No need to press the Start pad; the oven will start immediately.
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10-oz. package |
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1 lb. cut in half |
12 to 17 min. |
In 11ø2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. |
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10-oz. package |
6 to 9 min. |
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. |
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10-oz. package |
6 to 9 min. |
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. |
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Beets |
1 bunch |
18 to 25 min. |
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. |
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1 bunch (11ø4 to 11ø2 lbs.) |
7 to 10 min. |
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1 bunch (11ø4 to 11ø2 lbs.) |
9 to 13 min. |
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. |
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10-oz. package |
5 to 8 min. |
In 1-qt. casserole. |
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10-oz. package |
5 to 8 min. |
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1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) |
8 to 11 min. |
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2 lbs. unshelled |
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1 lb. sliced |
4 to 7 min. |
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Enter defrosting time.
Press the Start pad.
Turn food over when the oven signals.
Press the Start pad.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will need more frequent attention than usual.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwavesafe dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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Cornish hen |
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press the Popcorn pad. The oven starts immediately.
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If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing the Popcorn pad, press the 9 pad immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press the 9 pad again
to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing the Popcorn pad, press the 1 pad immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Press the 1 pad again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
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Place covered food in the oven.
(less time) (more time) Press the Reheat pad. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press the Start pad immediately.
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Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
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Press the 1 pad after the feature pad.
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Potato
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If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook for more time.
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Cook
The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods.
Press the Cook pad.
Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below).
Enter weight in ounces.
Press the Start pad.
Hint: Press and hold the Cook pad during cooking to display the remaining cook time.
Cook Guide
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4 to 20 oz. |
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4 to 16 oz. |
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions |
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4 to 16 oz. |
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8 to 40 oz. |
Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable. |
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4 to 16 oz. |
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4 to 40 oz. |
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8 to 48 oz. |
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish. Cover with lid |
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2 to 10 oz. |
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4 to 16 oz. |
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Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.
Press the Auto Defrost pad once.
Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press Start.
Time Defrost is explained in the Using the timed
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Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.
Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces
of foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
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Clock
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Press the Clock pad.
Enter time of day.
Press the Start pad or the Clock pad.
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold the 0 pad for about 3 seconds. The Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours.
Press the Delay Start pad.
Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
Select your desired cooking program.
Press the Start pad.
The Delay Start time will be displayed. The oven will automatically start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing the Clock pad.
NOTE: You cannot use Delay Start with
Popcorn or Reheat.
Sound On/Off
To turn the beeper sound on or off, press and hold the 8 pad for about 3 seconds.
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Child Lockout
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the Clear/Off pad for about 3 seconds.
When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to the extreme right.
Kitchen Timer
Kitchen Timer operates as a minute timer and
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Press the Kitchen Timer Min/Sec pad.
Enter time you want to count down. Press the Kitchen Timer Min/Sec pad.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press the Kitchen Timer Min/ Sec pad.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.
To cancel the timer during the countdown, press the Kitchen Timer Min/Sec pad.
Reminder
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Press the Delay Start pad.
Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
Press the Start pad. When Reminder signal occurs, press the Delay Start pad to turn it off. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing the Delay Start pad.
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Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or selfcleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.
NOTE: The time on the lower oven display is
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If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code. Press the
Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the oven and call for service.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed functions must be reset.
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Press to select the broil function.
Bake Pad
Press to select the bake function.
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Oven Light Pad
Press to turn the oven light on or off.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers such as the time of day on the clock, the timer, the oven temperature, the start time and length of
operation for timed baking and self-cleaning.
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Start Pad
Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning function.
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Press to select the timer feature.
Delay Start Pad
Use along with Cooking Time or Self Clean pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set.
Cooking Time Pad
Press and then press the number pads
to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. The oven will shut off automatically when the cooking time
has run out, unless the Cook and Hold feature was set.
Clock Pad
Press before setting the clock.
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The racks have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out to the bump on the rack support.
To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the rack (stoplocks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the rack in.
NOTE: The oven has 7 rack positions.
CAUTION:Never place cooking utensils or any other items on the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
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Press the Bake pad.
Press the number pads to set the desired temperature.
Press the Start pad.
Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Press the Clear/Off pad when cooking is complete.
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Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature. This may take approximately 10-15 minutes.
Baking and roasting results will be better if the rack is positioned so that food is centered in the oven cavity as much as possible. Follow package directions on prepackaged and frozen foods for pan placement.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Leave approximately 1-1/2” from the oven walls. If you need to use two racks, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other.
For 27” Ovens: If baking four cake layers at the same time, place two layers on rack A and two layers on rack C.
For 30” Ovens: If baking four cake layers at the same time, place two layers on rack B and two layers on rack D.
Stagger pans on the rack so one is not directly above the other.
27” Ovens
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Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven. Foil can melt
and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not covered by the product warranty
Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a
sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food .Do not use more foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation.
Close the door. Always broil with the door closed.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Close the door. Always broil with the door closed.
Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan.
Follow suggested rack positions in the
Broiling Guide.
Press the Broil Hi/Lo pad once for
HI Broil.
To change to LO Broil, press the Broil Hi/ Lo pad again.
Press the Start pad.
When broiling is finished, press the Clear/ Off pad.
The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.
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Preheat the broiler for 2 minutes to improve performance.
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Rare (140°F) |
Steaks – 1s |
Hi |
4 (D) |
5 (E) |
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thick |
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Steaks - 3/4s |
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browning. To prevent curling |
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to 1sthick |
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intervals. |
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Well Done |
Steaks – - |
Hi |
4 (D) |
5 (E) |
Space patties evelny. Up to 8 |
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(170°F) |
3/4sto 1sthick |
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patties take about the same |
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Ground Beef |
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time. |
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Patties (1/2” to |
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3/4” thick) |
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Chicken |
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Breast, |
Hi |
1 (A) |
3 (C) |
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boneless |
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Breast, bone-in |
Hi |
1 (A) |
3 (C) |
Broil skin-side-down first. |
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Fish |
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1/2sto 1sthick |
Hi |
3 (C) |
4 (D) |
Handle and turn very |
Fillets |
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carefully. |
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3 (C) |
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Pork |
Well Done |
3/4sthick |
Hi |
3 (C) |
4 (D) |
To prevent curling of meat, |
Chops |
(170°F) |
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slash fat at 1sintervals. |
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Using the lower oven clock and timer.
Make sure the clock is set to the
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To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle.
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Kitchen Timer On/Off pad and begin again.
Press the Start pad.
After pressing the Start pad, SET disappears; this tells you the time is counting down, although the display does not change until one minute has passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display until the last minute is counting down.
When the timer reaches :00, the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad is pressed.
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Kitchen Timer On/Off pad and then pressing the number pads to enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Press the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad twice.
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Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
Press the Bake pad.
Using the number pads, enter the desired temperature.
Press the Cooking Time pad.
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Press the Start pad.
The display shows the oven temperature that you set and the cooking time countdown. The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100°F.
The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time, then shut off automatically, unless the Cook and Hold feature was set. See the 6SHFLDO IHDWXUHV RI \RXU lower oven control section.
Press the Clear/Off pad to clear the display.
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Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
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Press the Delay Start pad.
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Press the Start pad.
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If you would like to check the times you have set, press the Delay Start pad to check the start time you have set or press
the Cooking Time pad to check the length of cooking time you have set.
When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set, the display will show the changing temperature (starting at 100°F) and the cooking time countdown. The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100°F.
The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time, then shut off automatically, unless the Cook and Hold feature was set. See the Special features of your lower oven control section.
Press the Clear/Off pad to clear the display.
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