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MICROWAVE OVEN
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
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Table of Contents/Table des matieres ............................................................................ 2
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Model/Modele YKCMS1555R
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIERES
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 5
Unpacking .................................................................................... 5
Location Requirements ................................................................ 5
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 6
Turntable ...................................................................................... 6
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL .................................................... 6
Display .......................................................................................... 7
Start .............................................................................................. 7
Easy Start ..................................................................................... 7
Cancel .......................................................................................... 7
Clock ............................................................................................ 7
Tones ............................................................................................ 7
Timer ............................................................................................. 7
Control Lock ................................................................................. 8
Demo Mode .................................................................................. 8
Personal Choice ........................................................................... 8
MICROWAVE OVEN USE .............................................................. 8
Food Characteristics .................................................................... 8
Cooking Guidelines ...................................................................... 8
Cookware and Dinnerware .......................................................... 9
Aluminum Foil and Metal ............................................................. 9
Cooking Power ............................................................................. 9
Cooking ...................................................................................... 10
Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 10
Custom Cooking ........................................................................ 10
Custom Defrosting ..................................................................... 11
Auto Sensor Cooking ................................................................. 11
Auto Sensor Popcorn ................................................................. 12
Auto Sensor Reheat ................................................................... 12
Keep Warm ................................................................................. 12
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE .......................................................... 13
General Cleaning ........................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 15
Replacement Parts ..................................................................... 15
Built-in Kits ...................................................................................
WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 16
S¢:CURIT¢ DU FOUR A MICRO-ONDES .................................... 17
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................. 19
Deballage .................................................................................... 19
Exigences d'emplacement ......................................................... 19
Specifications _lectriques .......................................................... 20
PIECES ET CARACTC:RISTIQUES .............................................. 20
Plateau rotatif ............................................................................. 20
COMMANDE DU FOUR A MICRO-ONDES ............................... 21
Affichage ..................................................................................... 21
Mise en marche .......................................................................... 21
Easy Start (mise en marche facile) ............................................. 21
Annulation ................................................................................... 21
Horloge ....................................................................................... 21
Signaux sonores ......................................................................... 22
Minuterie ..................................................................................... 22
Verrouillage des commandes ..................................................... 22
Mode de demonstration ............................................................. 22
Personal Choice (choix personnel) ............................................ 22
UTILISATION DU FOUR A MICRO-ONDES ............................... 23
Caracteristiques des aliments .................................................... 23
Guide de cuisson ........................................................................ 23
Ustensiles de cuisson et vaisselle .............................................. 24
Papier d'aluminium et metal ....................................................... 24
Puissance de cuisson ................................................................ 25
Cuisson ....................................................................................... 25
Cuisson par etapes .................................................................... 25
Cuisson personnalisee ............................................................... 26
DGcong_lation personnalisee ..................................................... 26
Cuisson par detection automatique ........................................... 27
Mafs eclate - detection automatique ......................................... 27
R_chauffage - detection automatique ....................................... 28
Keep Warm (maintien au chaud) ................................................ 28
ENTRETIEN DU FOUR ._,MICRO-ONDES ................................. 2g
Nettoyage general ...................................................................... 29
DC:PANNAGE ................................................................................. 30
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 31
Pieces de rechange .................................................................... 31
Trousses pour fours encastres .................................................. 31
GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 32
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
This is the safety alert symbol.
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric i Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
[] Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven.
[] Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this section.
[] The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found in this section and in the
provided Installation Instructions.
[] Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
[] Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars -
are able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
[] Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
[] As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or
if it has been damaged or dropped.
The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
[]
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
"Microwave Oven Care" section.
[]
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven
to facilitate cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
- 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.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
,, 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 is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the 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 container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
,, Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath the microwave oven.
i Do not mount microwave oven over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
,, Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should
not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may
create a fire or risk of electric shock.
[] Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving
a risk of electric shock.
[] Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode (on models
with this feature).
[] Do not store any materials, other than
manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this
microwave oven when not in use.
[] Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is in
operation.
[] Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
[] Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not
use the microwave oven near water - for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
[] Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
[] Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
[] Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
[] Do not mount over a sink.
[] Do not cover racks or any other part of the
microwave oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
I This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. I
(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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials.
2.
Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth.
3.
Check for damage, such as:
[] a door that is not lined up correctly
[] damage around the door, or
[] dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven.
If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven
until a designated service technician has checked it and
made any needed repairs.
Fire Hazard
Do not install oven next to or over a heat source
without a UL approved (CSA approved in Canada)
trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety
device may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The
microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz,
AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply (or circuit breaker)
is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
[] For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven 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. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
IMPORTANT: The control side of the unit is the heaw side.
Handle the microwave oven gently. The weight of the microwave
oven is more than 35 Ibs (15.9 kg).
[] Place the microwave oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf
that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the
food and utensils you place inside it.
[] The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F
(10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using
one of the trim kits listed in the "Microwave Oven Built-In Trim Kit
Installation Instructions."
[] Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow a
few inches of space at the back of the microwave oven where
the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the exhaust vents
could cause damage to the microwave oven, as well as poor
cooking results.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND FEATURES
MICROWAVE OVEN
This manual may cover several different models. The model you
have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here.
The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from
the illustrations in this manual.
B C D E
G H I
A. Metal shielded window
B. Model and serial number plate
C. Cooking guide label
D. Microwave oven light
E.Microwave inlet cover
F. Control panel
G. Door safety lock system
H. Glass turntable
I. Turntable support
J. Door open push button
CONTROL
KitchenAJd
[ COOK }r COOK ]r KEEP 1
A. Turntable
B. Support
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without having the
turntable in place. See "Assistance or Service" to reorder any of
the parts.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable
bottom between the three spokes of the support. The rollers
on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
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Whenpowerisfirstsuppliedtothemicrowaveoven,":"will
appearinthedisplay.Ifthe":"appearsinthedisplayatanyother
time,apowerfailurehasoccurred.Resettheclockifneeded.
Whenthemicrowaveovenisinuse,thedisplayshowscooktime
remaining.Whenthemicrowaveovenisnotinuse,thedisplay
showsthetimeofday(iftheclockisset)orTimercountdown.
TheSTARTpadbeginsanyfunction.Ifnon-sensorcookingis
interrupted,touchingSTARTwillresumethepresetcycle.
TouchingSTARTwillnotresumeaninterruptedsensorcycle.
Tonesareaudiblesignals,indicatingthefollowing:
One tone
• Valid entry
• Hidden feature entered
Two tones
• End of stage in multistage cooking
• Invalid entry (short tones)
• Every minute after end-of-cycle tones, as reminder
• Hidden feature exited
Cooktimemaybeaddedtoamanualcookcyclebytouchingthe
EASYSTART(START)pad.TouchingEASYSTARTduringthe
cyclewilladd30secondsofcooktimeatthecurrentcookpowe£
Eachadditionaltouchadds30secondsofcooktime,upto
3minutes,then1minuteofcooktime,upto10minutes.
TheEASYSTARTpadwillalsostartthemicrowaveovenat100%
powerfor30secondsafterthedoorisclosedorCANCELis
touched.AdditionaltimemaybeaddedbytouchingEASY
START.
TheCANCELpadclearsanyincorrectcommandandcancels
mostfunctionsexceptfortheTimerandControlLock.Itwillnot
erasethetimeofday.
Theovenwillalsoturnoffwhenthedoorisopened.Closethe
doorandtouchSTARTtoresumethenon-sensorcycle.
This is a 12-hour or 24-hour clock.
To Set Clock:
The microwave oven and Timer must be off.
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
2. Touch number pads to correct time of day.
3. Touch CLOCK SET.
The hour format may be changed, and the clock may be hidden
using Personal Choice.
To Change Clock Display:.
1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE 5 times.
"Clock" will appear in the display, then instructions will scroll.
2. Touch "1" for 12-hour format, "2" for 24-hour format, or "3" to
turn off.
3. Touch START.
When the clock is turned off, the display will be blank.
Three tones
• End of cycle
Five tones
• End of Timer countdown
• During defrost cycle, as reminder to check, turn, rearrange, or
separate food
Tone volume may be adjusted, or the tones may be disabled
using Personal Choice.
To Change Tones Settings:
1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE.
"Sound Volume" will appear in the display, then instructions
will scroll.
2=
Touch "1" for low volume, "2" for medium, "3" for high, or
touch "4" to turn off tones.
3.
Touch START.
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds, and counts down the set time.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down.
When the cook function is active in the display, touch TIMER to
see the Timer countdown for 5 seconds.
To Set:
1. Touch TIMER.
2. Touch number pads to enter desired time.
3. Touch TIMER or START, or allow the Timer to start
automatically after a brief delay.
When the set time ends, "TIMER END" will scroll across the
display and the end-of-Timer tones will sound.
4. Touch TIMER at anytime while the Timer countdown is active
in the display to cancel the Timer.
Remember, touching CANCEL will turn off the microwave
oven.
The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the
above steps.
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TheControlLockshutsdownthecontrolpanelpadstoprevent
unintendeduseofthemicrowaveoven.Ifanypadistouched
whiletheControlLockisactive,"LOCKED"willappearinthe
display.
ToLock/UnlockControl:TouchandholdCANCELfor
approximately5secondsuntil1tonesoundsand"LOCKED"
appearsinthedisplay.Repeattounlockthecontrol.Twotones
willsound,and"UNLOCK"willappearinthedisplay.
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning
on the magnetron. While functions are operating in the Demo
Mode, the microwave oven light will come on, the fan will run, the
countdown will run very quickly in the display, the turntable will
rotate, and the tones will sound.
To Turn On/Off Demo Mode: Touch and hold TIMER for
5 seconds until 1 tone sounds, and "DEMO ON" appears in the
display. Repeat to turn off Demo Mode.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable
and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted
to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food,
causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks
the food.
• Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave
oven door.
• Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
• The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped
or broken. See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.
• Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
• Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in
microwave oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or
deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain
appropriate temperatures.
• Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it
does not absorb microwaves.
• Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
microwave oven.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
• Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time.
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Settings can be selected, and displays can be changed by
touching PERSONAL CHOICE.
TOUCH SETTING NUMBER PAD = OPTION
PAD
Once Sound volume 1=Low, 2=Medium, 3=High, 4=Off
Twice Weight 1=lbs, 2=kgs
3 times Language 1=English, 2=French, 3=Spanish
4 times Scroll speed 1=Slow, 2=Medium, 3=Fast
5 times Clock 1=12 hrs, 2=24 hrs, 3=Off
1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE repeatedly to scroll through the
settings until the desired setting is displayed.
Instructions for that setting will scroll across the display.
2. Touch the appropriate number pad to select the desired
setting option.
3. Touch START.
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check
for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size
of a light, porous food, such as cake.
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Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during
heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
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Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to
allow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing
time depends on the volume and density of the food.
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from
the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur
and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
• Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity
walls, ceiling or floor.
• Always use the turntable.
• Do not allow contact with another metal object during
cooking.
Do Not Use
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil, See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section.
Metal
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)
above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
Ceramic Glass, Acceptable for use.
Glass
China, Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Earthenware
Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by
Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins
Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Styrofoam* Do not use in microwave oven.
Straw, Wicker, Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper Acceptable for use.
To Test Cookwam or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Put cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup
(250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners
such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or
silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the
microwave oven.
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Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,
70%=7=Medium-High.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specific foods.
PERCENT/NAME NO. USE
100%, High 10 Quick heating convenience foods
(default setting) and foods with high water content,
such as soups, beverages and most
vegetables.
90%
80%
70%, 7 Reheating a single serving of food.
Medium-High
60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as
Cooking small, tender pieces of
meat, ground meat, poultry pieces
and fish fillets.
Heating cream soups.
Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that
need a cook power lower than high.
For example, whole fish and meat
loaf.
cheese and egg dishes, pudding
and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,
such as lasagna.
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PERCENT/NAME NO. USE
50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry and
pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40% 4 Melting chocolate.
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
30%, Medium- 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Low, Defrost poultry and precooked foods.
20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice
cream.
10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.
To Use:
1. Touch COOK TIME.
"STAGE 1" will appear briefly, then "ENTER COOK TIME" will
scroll across display. Enter the length of time to cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 2.
2. Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power.
See "Cooking Power."
3. Touch START.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the
cycle by touching EASY START (START).
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking
powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a
warming stage.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Touch COOK TIME.
"STAGE 1" will briefly appear, then 'ENTER COOK TIME" will
scroll across display. Enter the length of time to cook during
the 1st stage.
2,
Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired cooking power
for the 1st stage. See "Cooking Power."
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional stage.
Keep Warm may be programmed to follow the last stage by
touching KEEP WARM at any time during stage
programming.
4. Touch START.
Two tones will sound between stages.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
5. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the
cycling stage by touching EASY START (START).
Times and cooking power have been preset for certain
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD NO. QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Bacon* 1 2-6 slices, average thickness/
Follow package directions.
Beverage 2 1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each/
Do not cover. The diameter of the
cup's opening will affect how the
liquid heats. Beverages in cups with
smaller openings may heat faster.
Frozen Roll/Muffin 3 1-4 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each**/
(prebaked) Place on paper towel.
Fresh Roll/Muffin 4 1-4 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each**/
(prebaked) Place on paper towel.
Oatmeal 5 1-6 servings/
Follow package directions. Use
microwavable bowls with high sides.
*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing
process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.
**For smaller rolls, 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece.
To Use Custom Cook:
1. Touch CUSTOM COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods
or
Touch number pad of desired food type from chart.
2. Enter quantity.
3. Touch START or wait for the microwave oven to start
automatically after a brief delay.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
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