Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
1.6 cu.ft. OTR Microwave Hood Combination
1000 Watts
1.6 Pies.Cúbicos OTR Combinación de
microondas y campana
1000 Vatios
Models/Modelos:
111.83502 - White / Blanco
111.83509 - Black / Negro
111.83513 - Stainless Steel / Acero Inoxidable
Customer Assistance/Asistencia al Cliente
1-800-488-1222 press 2/presione 2
Customer Assistance
For the most prompt assistance to order available replacement parts for this appliance, call 1-800-488-1222 and select option 2 "If you have purchased your item at any other store".
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective appliance will receive free repair. If the appliance cannot be repaired it will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-800-488-1222.
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the date of sale if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
7.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
9.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an over-the range microwave oven. For best results, we suggest reading this guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of your microwave.
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Introduction ............................................................................................................................... |
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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............................. |
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Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ |
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Installation Recommendations / Automatic Fan Protection Feature ........................................ |
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Microwaving Tips ...................................................................................................................... |
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Safe and Unsafe Materials ....................................................................................................... |
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Touch Control Panel ............................................................................................................. |
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Oven Features at a Glance .................................................................................................... |
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Basic Operation ................................................................................................................ |
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Special Features .............................................................................................................. |
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Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................... |
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Common Questions and Answers .......................................................................................... |
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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 energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
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.
C.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: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
D.The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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Important Safety Instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.
3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 5.
4.Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Do not mount over a sink
5.This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 30 inches.
6.For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
7.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. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow standing time of one minute before cutting into them.
8.Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes,
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented.
9.Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
10.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or defrost food. It is not designed for industrial, laboratory or commercial use. it is intended for home use only.
11.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
12.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.
13.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
14.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
15.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, or similar locations.
16.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
17.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
18.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
19.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
20.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid using recycled paper products. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Such products
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sometimes contain impurities which could ignite.
b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing them in oven.
c.If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d.Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
e.Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or in a commercial package recommended especially for microwave ovens.
f.Do not overcook potatoes.They may dehydrate and catch fire.
g.Do not use for drying clothes, linens, newspaper or similar non-food type items.
21.Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty utensil to avoid damage to the oven and danger of fire.
22.Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation. Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges.
23.To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity.
24.Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1 Do not overheat the liquid.
2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it 3 Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4 After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
25.Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on food packages or containers (especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking appliance designed to prepare food.
26.Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for use in the microwave and specifically described in this manual.
27.Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend deep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns.
28.Plastic wrap : Use only those types designed for microwave oven use and avoid forming an air-tight seal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit to allow steam to escape.
29.Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress frequently. Leaving the appliance unattended may reslut in overcooked food and possibly a fire in your oven.
30.Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section for insturctions on how to clean the inside of the oven.
31.Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
32.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.
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For these reasons:1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.
33.Do not store anythig directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.
34.TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” deep; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in microwave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
35.Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles.
36.Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the cookware.
37.Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
38.Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.
39.Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
40.Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter.
41.Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
42.When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan on.
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Installation Recommendations
Remove all packing materials both outside and inside the oven before using the oven. The oven requires free movement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block air vents located by the top air grill and underneath the oven.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Where standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal reponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. See pages 1 and 2 of the Installation Manual for acceptable extension cord specifications.
Interference Note
Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to radio and television reception. You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is occurring. If interference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of the following measures:
•clean door and seal surfaces of the oven;
•reorient the television or radio receiving antenna;
•the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver, and/or
•Plug the oven into a different oulet so that it and the television or radio receiver are on different circuits.
If the interference persists, you may want to consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional information.
Automatic Fan Protection feature
The cooking range installed under the microwave oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on for up to an hour after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.
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Microwaving Tips
•Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware, which does not have metallic trim or glaze with metallic sheen, can be used.
•If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water. Set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish.
Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
•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.
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Safe and Unsafe Materials
Materials you can use in microwave oven
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Aluminum foil |
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of |
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Browning dish |
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be |
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at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause |
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the turntable to break. |
Dinnerware |
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use |
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cracked or chipped dishes. |
Glass jars |
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are |
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not heat resistant and may break. |
Glassware |
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. |
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Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. |
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates |
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended |
and cups |
while cooking. |
Paper towels |
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision |
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for a short-term cooking only. |
Parchment |
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming. |
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Plastic |
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be |
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labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften as the food inside |
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gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be |
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slit, pierced or vented as directed by instructions on package. |
Plastic wrap |
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain |
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moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food. |
Thermometers |
Microwave-safe only ( meat and candy thermometers). |
Wax paper |
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture. |
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils |
Remarks |
Aluminum tray |
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. |
Food carton with |
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. |
metal handle |
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Metal or metal- |
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing. |
trimmed utensils |
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Metal twist ties |
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. |
Paper |
May cause a fire in the oven. |
Plastic foam |
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed |
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to high temperature. |
Wood |
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split |
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Touch Control Panel
TheTouch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger.
It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1.DISPLAY - Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2.POPCORN - Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.5 ounces. The oven will start automatically. (Page 16)
3.BEVERAGE - Touch this pad to reheat a beverage. The oven will start automatically. (Page 16)
4.FAVORITE CHOICE - Touch this pad to recall three cooking instructions placed in memory and to program sound level of signals, scroll speed and disable clock display. (Page 18)
5.BAKED POTATO - Touch this pad to cook 1-4 potatoes. The oven will start automatically. (Page 17)
6.DINNER PLATE - Touch this pad to reheat a dinner plate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 17)
7.FROZEN PIZZA - Touch this pad to heat frozen pizza. The oven will start automatically. (Page 17)
8.FROZEN VEGETABLE - Touch this pad to cook frozen vegetables. The oven will start automatically. (Page 17)
9.AUTO COOK - Will automatically compute the microwave power and cook time. Refer to Auto Cook Guide. (Page 19)
10.TIME COOK - Microwave for a selected amount of time.
• Power Level 10 (High) is automatic but lower heat levels may be programmed. (Page 11)
11.AUTO DEFROST - Touch this pad and enter food weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (Page 13)
12.+30 SEC. -Touch this pad for 30 seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds of cook time as the timer is counting down or for an “instant on” for 30 seconds. (Page 12)
13.POWER LEVEL - Touch this pad if you want to change from antomatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking. (Page 12)
14.NUMBER PADS - Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, power level or food weights for Auto Defrost.
15.WARM - Touch this pad and safely keep food warm for up to 30 minutes. (Page 18)
16.TIMER - This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking. (Page 12)
17.CANCEL/OFF - When touched once, it pauses the oven operation. When touched twice, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
18.CLOCK - Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. (Page 11)
19.START - After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven or timer.
20.VENT FAN - Touch this pad if you want to know the feature of key pad on the control panel. (Page 22)
21.LIGHT -Touch this pad to turn on or off the light. (Page 22)
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•Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound.
•When CANCEL/OFF Pad is touched during oven operation, the oven will stop, however, all programmed information is retained. To clear all information, touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad again.
Note: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on model.
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Oven Features at a Glance
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1.DOOR HANDLE - Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.
2.DOOR LATCHES
3.WINDOW with METAL SHIELD - Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.
4.TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGITAL DISPLAY - For detailed information on each feature, see Touch Control Panel section, Page 8.
5.HOOD CONTROLS
Vent Fan - Press High, Low or Off Light - Press On or Off
6.GREASE FILTERS
7.COOKTOP LIGHT - Provides illumination to surface of range cooktop below microwave oven.
8.TURNTABLE - Composed of glass tray and roller guide. The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray. Both parts must be in place when using the microwave oven.
9.DATA PLATE - Located on the inside wall of the microwave oven.
10.STIRRER COVER - The stirrer mechanism circulates the microwaves within the oven cavity.
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Basic Operation
Time-of-Day Clock
1.Touch the CLOCK Pad.
2.Set the time of day by touching the appropriate numbers.
3.Touch the CLOCK Pad.
•After plugging in the oven or after a power outage, “88:88” will be displayed.Touch the CANCEL/
OFF Pad and set the clock following the directions above.
•The time-of-day clock is a 12 hour clock.
•If set, the time of day will always be displayed when no other cooking function is being used.
•The time of day returns to the current time when the oven turns off.
Time Cook
1.Touch the TIME COOK Pad.
2.Touch the appropriate number pads to set the cooking time.
For example, for 5 minutes touch numbers 5, 0, 0. The selected time will be displayed.
3.Touch the Start pad.
•The oven will start cooking and time countdown will begin.
•The oven will stop automatically when the time is done and beep three times.
•When the cook time ends, “End” appears in the Display.
•Start with the shortest recommended time and add more time as needed.
•Check the food as it cooks.
•The oven door can be opened any time during operation. Cooking will automatically stop and maintain the time setting until the door is closed and the START Pad is touched again.
•If the START Pad is touched and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions. The oven will not start until the door is completely closed.
Power Level
Full power (level 10) is automatic. If you wish to use a different power level, touch the POWER LEVEL Pad before touching START Pad. Enter the power level desired by touching the POWER LEVEL pad repeatedly. The selected power level will be displayed. (See Power Level Cooking
Guide on next page.)
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Power Level Cooking Guide
Your microwave oven offers various cooking power levels for optimum cooking results.
High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and supplies microwave energy 100% of the time.
The other power levels supply microwave energy for a certain percentage of time. For example, power level 7 supplies microwave energy throughout 70% of the set cooking time. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly, requiring less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. The times required to fully cook food will tend to lengthen as a result of using lower power levels.
Power Level |
Best Uses |
High 10 |
Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. |
Medium 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 3 |
Defrosting, simmering, delicate sauces. |
Warm 1 |
Keeping food warm without overcooking, softening butter. |
+30 Sec.
The +30 SEC. Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad or to add extra time to the cooking cycle while it is in progress.
The microwave starts automatically after the pad is touched.
Each time the pad is touched the oven will add 30 seconds to the time up to 99 minutes 59 seconds. +30 SEC. cannot be used with ONE TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS, AUTO DEFROST, TIMER, FAVORITE CHOICE or WARM.
Timer
1.Touch the TIMER Pad.
2.Touch the appropriate number pads to set the time amount. The set time will appear in the display.
3.Touch the START Pad. The time amount counts down in the display.
•The timer can be programmed up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
•Beeps signal the end of the timing operation.
•To stop the timer once it has started, touch the CANCEL/OFF pad. Display will return to the time of day.
•The timer cannot be set while cooking.
•The door must be shut for the timer to operate.
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Auto Defrost
Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats, poultry and fish from 0.1 pounds to 6.0 pounds.
1.• Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad once for meat. “dF-1” will be displayed.
•Touch theAUTO DEFROSTPad twice for poultry. “dF-2” will be displayed.
•Touch theAUTO DEFROSTPad three times for fish. “dF-3” will be displayed.
2.Touch number pads to enter the weight. The defrosting time and power levels are automatically calculated.*
3.Touch the START Pad.
* Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound. See Conversion Chart below.
•During defrosting, the oven will beep a series of short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged.
Oven will continue operation if food is not turned or rearranged. Three beeps signal the end of defrosting. “End” appears in the Display.
•During defrosting meat and fish, the food needs to be turned or rearranged twice. During defrosting poultry, the food needs to be turned or rearranged once.
Conversion Chart
Weight in ounces |
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Defrost by Time
1.Touch the TIME COOK Pad.
2.Touch the appropriate number pads to set the defrosting time.
3.Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad.
4.Touch the Power Level pad repeatedly to select power level 3.
5.Touch the START Pad. Defrost time counts down in the display.
Note: See page 14 for additional defrosting tips for both Auto and Time Defrost.
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Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3)
Items and Weight |
Defrosting |
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Beef |
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Ground Beef/1 lb. |
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Ground Beef/2 lbs. |
18-20 min. |
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Beef Roast, |
26-28 min. |
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Steaks/1” thick |
7-8 min. |
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Pork |
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20-22 min. |
10-15 min. |
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Pork Chops/1 lb |
7-8 min. |
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10-12 min. |
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Chicken Breasts |
7-8 min. |
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Chicken Thighs/2 lbs. |
18-23 min. |
8-13 min. |
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Fish |
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Fish Fillets/1 lb. |
10-11 min. |
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General Defrosting Tips
1.Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Place food on a microwave-safe rack in a dish.
2.Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down.
3.The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block.
4.Auto Defrost is programmed for specific weights.
Defrost results will be affected if you enter an incorrect weight.
5.Auto Defrost is programmed for frozen food at 0˚ F. If food is stored at a higher temperature, expect shorter defrost times.
6.After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food. You may wish to turn over, break apart, rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food.
7.During Auto Defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the food over. At this point, open oven door and check the food. Follow the techniques listed below for optimum defrost results. Then, close oven door, touch the START Pad to complete defrosting.
• Turn Over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
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•Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops, hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.
•Shield : Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as chicken wings. To prevent arching, do not allow foil to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.
•Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed portions should be removed from the oven at this point. This may shorten defrost time for foods weighing less than 3-lbs.
8.After defrosting, allow food to stand 5 to 10 minutes if there are any icy areas. If large solid roasts, such as sirloin tip or rump roasts, are not completely thawed after standing, return roast to oven and program Auto Defrost for 1 lb.
Two Stage Cooking
This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two different power levels. It automatically changes power settings and cooking time.
1.Touch the TIME COOK Pad.
2.Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking time. The selected time will be displayed.
3.Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad. Power level 10 displays.
4. Touch the Power Level pad repeatedly to select a power level less than 10. |
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5.Touch the TIME COOK Pad again.
6.Touch the appropriate number pads to enter the cooking time for the second stage of cooking. The selected time will be displayed.
7.Touch the POWER LEVEL Pad. Power level 10 displays.
8. Touch the Power Level pad repeatedly to select a power level less than 10. |
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proceed to next step. |
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9.Touch the START Pad. The first cook time counts down in the display, immediately followed by the second cook time count down.
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Special Features
Auto Start
The Popcorn, Beverage, Baked Potato, Frozen Pizza, Frozen Vegetable and Dinner Plate pads are Auto Start functions. The oven will automatically start within two seconds of the portion choice appearing in the display. When oven starts, the cooking time appears in the display and counts down.
Popcorn
1.Center package correct side down on oven turntable. Close door.
2.Touch the POPCORN Pad:
•once for 3.5 oz. package.
•twice for 3.0 oz. package.
•three times for 1.75 oz. package.
3.Once the correct package size displays, stop touching the pad. The oven will automatically begin cooking within two seconds. Cooking time appears in the display and counts down.
•The POPCORN Pad has been automatically set for the correct cook time for a 3.5, 3.0, 1.75 oz. bag of popcorn.
•Listen as the popcorn pops and stop the microwave when the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart even if the automatically set time has not elapsed.
•Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse a bag.
•Pop only one package at a time.
CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is a different weight than those specified above, do not use the POPCORN Pad. Inadequate popping or a fire may occur. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Beverage
1.Center the mug on oven turntable and close door.
2.Touch the Beverage Pad:
•Once for 1 cup (8 oz.)/mug. The Display will show “1CUP”.
•Twice for 2 cups (16 oz.)/mugs. The Display will show “2CUP”.
•Three times for 3 cups (24 oz.)/mugs. The Display will show “3CUP”.
3.Once the correct cup number displays, stop touching the pad. The oven will automatically begin cooking within two seconds. Cooking time appears in the display and counts down.
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Baked Potato
1.Center one or evenly space more than one potato on oven turntable. Close door.
2.Touch the BAKED POTATO Pad:
•once for 1 medium potato (7 oz.)
•twice for 2 medium potatoes (14 oz.)
•three times for 3 medium potatoes (21 oz.)
•four times for 4 medium potatoes (28 oz.)
•The Display will show “1 EA” ”2 EA”, “3 EA” or “4 EA”
3.Once the correct number displays, stop touching the pad. The oven will automatically begin cooking within two seconds. Cooking time appears in the display and counts down.
Frozen Pizza
1.Center the pizza on oven turntable and close door.
2.Touch the Frozen Pizza pad. The display will show "8" (for 8 ounces).
3.Once "8" displays, the oven will automatically begin cooking within two seconds. Cooking time appears in the display and counts down.
•The 8 oz. frozen pizza cooking time is 3 minutes.
•Cook only one pizza at a time.
•Follow manufacturer’s directions.
•Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable.
•If cheese on pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.
CAUTION: Do not eat pizza immediately after oven finishes cooking. The heated cheese topping may burn your mouth. Allow pizza to cool to a safe eating temperature.
Frozen Vegetable
1.Center the food on oven turntable and close door.
2.Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad.
•Once for 8 oz. frozen vegetable.The Display will show “8”
•Twice for 10 oz. frozen vegetable.The Display will show “10”.
•Three times for 16 oz. frozen vegetable.The Display will show “16”.
•Four times for 20 oz. frozen vegetable.The Display will show “20”.
3.Once the correct number displays, stop touching the pad. The oven will automatically begin cooking within two seconds. Cooking time appears in the display and counts down.
Dinner Plate
1.Center the plate on oven turntable and close door.
2.Touch the Dinner Plate pad. The display will show "12" (for 12 ounces).
3.Once "12" displays, the oven will automatically begin cooking within two seconds. Cooking time appears in the display and counts down.
•The 12 oz. dinner plate cooking time is 2 minutes 40 seconds.
•Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of the plate.
•Place delicate foods in the center of the plate.
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