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Advantium
Advantium Quick Start
Cooking controls
Oven features
Safety
What is Advantium?
Speedcooking
Baking, Broiling and Toasting
Cooking tips
Favorite recipes
Power level
Proofing
Repeat last
Resume feature .
Speedcook cookwore
Speedcook menu guide
Speedcook-safe cookware
Things that are norma!
Using a pre-set speedcook menu
Warming
Microwaving
Cook by time
Cooking tips
Defrost by food type
Defrost by time
Defrosting tips
Express
Favorite Recipes
Microwave power level(s)
Microwave-safe cookware
Precautions to avoid possible
exposure to excessive
microwave energy
Sensor cooking
Things that are normal
Using pre-set microwave
selections
2-7
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23
24
24
25
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26, 27
27
22
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Other Features
Automatic fan 30
Beeper volume 28
Child lockout 30
Clock .... 9, 28
Delay Start 2a
Display ON/OFF ..... 28
Help 29
Reminder 28
Review 28
Scroll speed 28
Timer 30
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the inside 31
Cleaning the outside 32
Cooking trays and baking sheet 32
Removable turntable 31
Troubleshooting
Problem Solver 35,
54
Consumer Support
Consumer Support 36
Warranty 35
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Advantium Oven
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation
can result in harmful exposure to microwave
energg It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks
(hi Do Not Place ang object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged
It is particularlg important that the oven
door close propedg and that there is no
damage to the:
(1} door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(.3) door seals and seating surfaces
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired bg angone except properlg
qualified service personnel
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Advantium Oven
WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
[]
Read all instructions before using
this appliance_ When using electrical
appliances, basic safetg precautions
should be followed, including the
following:
[]
Read and follow the specific precautions in
the PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGYsection on page 2.
[]
Be sure gour appliance is properlg installed
and grounded bg a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions
[] Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided installation
instructions
[] Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed
jars-are able to explode and should not be
heated in this oven, Such use of the oven
could result in injurg.
[] Do not mount this appliance over
a sink
[] This oven is not approved or tested for
marine use
[] This oven is UL listed for standard wall
installation
[]
Do not operate this appliance if it has
been damaged or dropped
[]
As with ang appliance, close supervision
is necessarg when used by children.
[]
Use this appliance onlg for its intended use
as described in this manual
[] Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance
[] This oven is specificallg designed to heat,
drg or cook food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use
[]
Do not store angthing directlg on top
of the microwave oven surface when
the microwave oven is in operation
[]
This appliance must onlg be serviced
bg qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
[]
Do not cover or block ang openings on
the appliance
[]
Do not store this appliance outdoors
Do not use this product near water-
for example, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations
[] See door surface cleaning instructions in
the Care and Cleaning of the Oven section
of this manual,
[]
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food Corefullg attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven while microwave cooking
Remove wire twist-ties end metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven
Do not use the oven for storage purposes,
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use
- tf materials inside the oven ignite, keep
the oven door closed, turn the oven off and
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel If the door is opened, the fire mag
spread.
-- Do not use the Sensor Features twice
in succession on the same food portion
If food is undercooked after the first
countdown, use COOK BYTIME for
additional cooking time,.
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WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Advantium Oven
ARCING
FOODS
[] Do not operate the oven without
the turntable in place The turntable
must be unrestricted so it can turn
!
During and after use, do not touch,
or Iet clothing or other flammable
materials contact any interior area
of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
[] Keep the oven free fl'om grease buildup
Arcing can occur during bath speedcooking and microwave cooking If you see arcing,
press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem,
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks
in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
[] Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven, []
I Foil not molded to food (upturned edges
act like antennas}
R Use foil only as recommended in
this manual
ill
When microwaving, place all foods and
containers on the clear glasstrag
Ell
Do not pop popcorn in your oven unless in
a special microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens
[] Do not boil eggs in this oven Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and will cause it
to burst, possibly resulting in injurg
[] Do not operate the oven without food
inside This may cause damage to the
oven It increases the heat around the
magnetron and can shorten the life
of the oven,
IB Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such
as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam
to escape during cooking
[] Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-
meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F, and poultry to
at least an INTERNAL temperature of
180°F, Cooking to these temperatures
usually protects against foodborne
illness
[] Potentially hot surfaces include the
oven door, floor, walls, oven rack and
turntable
[]
Metal cookware used during either
speedcook or microwave cooking (except
for the pans provided with the oven},
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins,
or gold-rimmed dishes, in the oven
[]
Recycled paper towels containing small
metal pieces being used in the oven
[] SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are
able to be overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be boiling Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container Js
removed from the microwave oven is not
alwags present. THISCOULDRESULTtN
VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILING
OVERWHEN THECONTAINERtSDISTURBED
ORA SPOONOR OTHERUTENSILtS
INSERTEDINTO THELIQUID
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
- Do not overheat the liquid
- Stirthe liquid both before and halfway
through heating it,
- Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks
- After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time
before removing the containe_
- Useextreme care when inserting a spoon
or other utensil into the container
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WARNING!
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Advantium Oven
Speedcook
oven-safe
cookware
Theturntablemustalwaysbe
in placewhen usingtheeven
Petfood directlyonthe
non-stickmetal trayto
speedcook
Oven-safe
cookware
for
Baking,
Broiling,
Worming,
Proofing &
Toasting
[] The oven and door will get verg hot
when speedcooking,,
[] Cookwere will become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food
Oven mitts wilt be needed to handle
the cookware
[] Do not use coverings, containers or
cooking!roasting bags made of foil,
plastic, wax or paper when
speedcooking.
[] Do not cover the turntable, wire oven
rack, trays or ong part of the oven with
metal foil This wilt cause arcing in the
oven,
[] Use the non-stick metal trog in the same
wag gou would use a shallow baking pan
or baking trog.
[]
The oven and door will get verg hot
when baking, broiling, warming,
proofing or toasting°
[]
Cookware will become hot Oven mitts
will be needed to handle the cookware
[] Do not use coverings, containers or
cooking/roosting bogs made of foil,
plastic, wax or paper when
speedcooking
[] Do not cover the turntable, wire oven
rack, trays or any part of the oven with
metal foil, This will cause arcing in the
oven,
[] Use the non-stick metal trag in the same
way gou would use a shallow baking pan
or baking tray
[] Place food directly on the trays when
cooking unless prompted by the oven
to do otherwise,
[]
Any oven-safe dish can be used in
gour oven Recipes in the Advantium
Cookbook were tested in Pyre×®glass
cookwore and Corningware ®ceramic
casseroles Cook times and results
may vary when using other types of
oven-safe dishes Place them directly
on the trays,,
[] Do not use the oven to dry newspapers
B Use of the clear glass trag when
speedcooking will result in inferior
cooking performance
[]
Use the aluminum baking sheet on the
wire oven rack, and place them on the
non-stick metal trag when baking on two
levels, broiling or toasting foods,
[]
Place food directly on the trags when
cooking unless prompted by the oven
to do otherwise
[]
Any oven-safe dish can be used in
gout oven, Recipes in the Advontium
Cookbook were tested in Pyrex ®glass
cookware and Corningware e ceramic
casseroles Cook times and results
mag vary when using other types of
oven-safe dishes Place them directfg
on the trays
[]
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers
[]
Use of the clear glass tray when
baking, broiling, warming, proofing or
toasting will result in inferior cooking
performance,
The turntable must always be
in place when using the oven
Putfooddirectlyoothe
finn-stickmetal tray
to bakeonone level
Putfooddirectlyon thealuminumbaking
sheetonthewire ovenrack,andplacethem
ontt_enon,stickmetaltray,whenbakingon
twolevels broilingor teastingfoods
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WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Advantium Oven
Microwave-
safe
cookware
Theturntablemustalwaysbe
in placewhenusingtileoven
The clear glass tray should
always be in place when
microwaving
Make sure to use suitable coakware during microwave cooking Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, potterg or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used, Some cookware is labeled
"suitable for microwaving"
[] Place food or microwavable container
directlg on the clear glass tray to cook
your food
[] Use of the non-stick metal tray during
microwave cooking will result in inferior
cooking performance
[] tf you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both Hewtotest for
the dish gou are amicrowave-saledish
testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with t cup of
water-set the measuring cup either
in or next to the dish, Microwave 30-45
seconds at high. tf the dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving
If the dish remains cool and onlythe
water in the cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe
[]
Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated food
Oven mitts may be needed to handle the
cookware
[]
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 nglon or
nylon filaments should be avoided,
as theg meg also ignite.
[]
Use foil only as directed in this manual
When using foil in the oven, keep the foil
at least 1" awag from the sides of the
oven
[]
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers
[]
tf you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens
[]
Some stgrofoam trags (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
[]
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in
order to retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Besure to vent plastic wrap
so steam can escape,
[]
Not alt plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens Check the package
for proper use
[]
"Bailable" cooking pouches and tightlg
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package.. If theg
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking, possiblg
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially
uncovered because theg form a tight
seal. When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefullg and direct steam
awag from hands and face
[]
Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is verg
useful, but should be used carefullg
Even microwave-safe plastic mag not
be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and
mag soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite
Follow these guidelines:
1 Usemicrowave-safe plastics onlg
and usethem instrict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer's
recommendations
2. Do not microwave emptg containers
3 Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision
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A WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Advantium Oven
[]
Don't defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages) Even if the
container is open, pressure can build up
This can cause the container to burst,
possibly resulting in injury
[]
Foods cooked in liquids (such as
pasta) mag tend to boil more rapidly
than foods containing less moisture
Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning of the oven section for
instructions on how to clean the
inside of the oven.
[] 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
NOTICE-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,
[]
Do not overcook potatoes They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven
[]
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
The container may fee! cooler than the
formula reallg is,Always test the formula
before feeding the baby
[] Do not attempt to deep frg in the oven,
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What is Advantium?
Advantium Oven
Getting to know
Advantium
The new Advantium oven uses
breakthrough Speedcook technologg
to harness the power of light, The
Advantium oven cooks the outside
of foods much like conventional
radiant heat, while also penetrating
the surface so the inside cooks
simultaneouslg While halogen light
is the primarg source of power, a
"microwave boost" is added with
certain foods Foods cook evenlg and
fast, retaining their natural moisture,
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Turntable
[] The turntable rotates to ensure even cooking
Controls
[] The oven control contains preset recipes
[] Turn and press dial makes menu selection easg
Halogen Lamp and Ceramic Heaters
[] One 500 watt halogen bulb and one 700 watt ceramic heater cook food
from above
E One 375 watt ceramic heater cooks food from below
Rear' Convection Heat Element
[] Operates when using bake,
Microwave
[] A microwave "boost" is automaticallg added with certain foods
mt The oven can also be used as a 975 watt microwave oven
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Advantium Quick Start
Advantium Oven
Set the When gou first plug in the oven or after o
clod( power outage:
Dr_ EaEa
_ _ _| ,_, D_D 1 the hour. Press the dial to enter,
kJ_ _ I
__ 2 Turn the dial to set the minute
I 1
Microwuving
with Express
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1 Turn the selector dial to set
Press the dial to enter.
3 Turn the dial to select AM or PH
Press the dial to enter
PressEXPRESSrepeatedlg for 30-second
increments of microwave cooking time
Theoven starts immediatetg,
To change the time:
t Press the OPTIONS pod
2 Turn the dial to SETCLOCK
Press the dial to enter and follow
the display directions to set
Theturntablemustalwaysbe
in placewlten usingtheoven
The clear glass tray should
always be in place when
microwaving
Begin
speedcooking
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Step 1:
Press the SPEEDCOOKpod
Step 2:
Turn the dial to FOOD MENU
Press the dial to enter,
Step 3:
Turn the dial to select the tape of food
categorg gou want Press the dial to
enter it,
Step 4:
Turn the dial to select the specific food
Pressthe dial to enter it
Step 5:
Turn the dial to select the amount, size.
and/or doneness (if required, the oven will
prompt you). Pressthe dial after each
selection.
Step 6:
Once the displag shows ADJUST TtNEOR
START,either press the dial or start pad to
start cooking
Theturntable mustalwaysbe
in placewhenusingthe oven
Putfooddirectlyon the
non-slickmetal tray
to speedceok
[] Press CLEAR/OFF at ang time to
stop cooking,
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Speedcook Menu Guide
Advantium Oven
Displag
prompts
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=== _ ^:"
Pro-set
speedcook
menu
selections
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After pressing the SPEEDCOOKpad,
the oven will prompt gou to make
several selections, such as the
example below
1 Turn the dial until FOOD 3
t'4ENU appears, Press
the dial to enter
2 Turn the dial until
POULTRYappears
Press the dial to enter:
[] After a cooking cgcle has been
completed, use the Resumefeature
to cook for additional time
Food Category Menu Selection
Appetizers Bagel Bites
Breads Bagels tfrazenj
Breakfast Bagels Ifrozen!
Desserts Brownies
Entree Burfitos lfrozenl
CheeseSticks
Egg Rails tFrozenl
Hot Dip !2-4 Cupsl
Je!openo Poppers
Neat Balls (Frozen)
Nachas
Nuts Roasted
Onion Rings
PizzaRoils
Soft PretzelsIFrozenl
Biscuits
BreadSticks
CheeseBread
CrescentRolls
Dinner Rolls
Garlic Bread
QuickBread (9x5I
Sweet Rolls/Danish
TacoShellsIbo×edI
TexasToast
Belgian Waffles
Breakfast Pizza
Casserole (egg 7xiit
Coffee Cake
French Toast
Pancakes ffrozenl
Hashbrawn Potties
Rolls(refrigerotedl
SausageBiscuit
Sausage
Strudel Ifrozenl
Sweet Rails/Danish
Turnovers
Waffles ffrozenl
Cakes(mix9xi31
Cabbtertfresh 7xlll
CoffeeCake
Cookies
Pie ffresh fruit]
Rails(refrigeratedl
Turnovers
Chimichango
Casserole
Egg Rolls tfrozen]
Enchilada ffreshl
Lasagna
Neotloaf fg×Sl
Quesidillos ifreshl
Stuffed Peppers (5t
Turn the dial until
CHICKEN,BONELESS
appears
Pressthe dial to enter
Turn the dial to
Select SIZE:
MEDIUM 17-9 oz each)
Press the dial to enter.
[] Toreview settings during cooking.
press the selector dial,
Food Categarg Menu Selection
Meats FiletMignon
Pizza Dell!Fresh
Potatoes Baked Potato
Poultry Chicken Bone-in
Sandwich Corn Dog (frozen
Seafood CodFillets
Side Dish Re(tied Beans (16ozl
NOTEWhenspeedcooking,
usethe non-stickmetaltroy,
Turn the dial to
Selectamount:
1-2 pieces
Pressthe dial to enter:
6 Use NON-STICK METAL
TRAYis displaged
Hamburger
Lamb Chops
Park Chops
Roost - Pork
Roast -Beef
Ribege Steak
Sirloin Steak
Strip Steak
T-Bone Steak
Tenderloin
Use Precooked Crust
Frozen Pizza
Hoshbrown Patties
Frozen Fries
Frozen Nugget
Sweet Potato/Yam
Chicken. Boneless
Chicken Fillet Ifrozenl
Chicken Finger Ifrozenl
Chicken_Fried (frozeni
Chicken Nugget Ifrozenl
Chicken Pottg Ifrozenl
Chicken Tender ifrozenl
Chicken Wings ffrozenl
Chicken Whole
Turkeg
Crescent RollHot Dog
Grilled Sandwich
Hot Dog in o Bun
Pocket Sandwich
Toquitos Ifrozeni
Fish Sticks (frozen)
Frozen Breaded
Lobster Tails
Orange Rough9 Fillet
Salmon
Sea Bass
Shellfish
Swordfish Steak
Tolopio
Tuna Steaks
Whitefish
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Bel! Pepper
Roasted Chilis (51
Roasted Cam
Roosted Gortic
Roosted Nixed Vegetables
Stuffing finial
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Tomatoes
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Oven Features
Advontium Oven
Oven
features
Throughout this manual features and appearance mag varg from gour model
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NOTE: Handle appearance may differ on som_-models
Turntable
The turntable must alwags be in place.
on the oven floor, for all cooking Be
sure the turntable is seated securelg
over the spindle in the center of the
oven,
Non-stick Metal Trag
@
Put food directlg on the non-stick metal
tray and place on the turntable when
using the speedcook and bake
features.
Wire Oven Rack and Aluminum
@
Baking Sheet 0
Put food directlg on the aluminum
baking sheet on the wire oven rack,
and place them on the non-stick metal
trag, when baking on two levels,
broiling or toasting foods.
Clear Glass Trag
@
Place on the turntable when using
the microwave features. Place food
or microwave-safe cookware directlg
on the trag
Upper Halogen Lamp/Ceramic Heater
Operates when using speedcook
or broil
Window
Allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in
the oven
Door Handle
0
Pull to open the door, The door must
be secureig latched for the oven to
operate
Door Latches
Lower Ceramic Heater
w
Operates when using speedcook
Control Panel
The pads used to operate the oven
are located on the control panel
Rear Convection Heat Element
0
Operates when using bake
11