KitchenAid YKHMS175M User Manual

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

Use & Care Guide

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ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

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Table of Contents/Table des matières ............................................................................ 2

Model/Modèle YKHMS175M

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ...........................3

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5

Oven Cavity Coating ....................................................................5

Microwave System – OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus Technology...........5

Turntable ......................................................................................5

Cooking Rack...............................................................................6

Browning Pan and Handle...........................................................6

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6

Display..........................................................................................6

Progress Bar.................................................................................7

Start..............................................................................................7

Add a Minute................................................................................7

Cancel Off.....................................................................................7

Clock ............................................................................................7

Tones............................................................................................ 7

Timer.............................................................................................7

Control Lock.................................................................................8

Vent Fan .......................................................................................8

Cooktop Light...............................................................................8

Demo Mode..................................................................................8

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8

Food Characteristics....................................................................8

Cooking Guidelines......................................................................9

Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9

Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9

Microwave Cooking Power........................................................10

Manual Cooking .........................................................................10

One Touch Sensor Cooking.......................................................10

Preset Cooking...........................................................................11

Beverage ....................................................................................11

Cooking in Stages......................................................................12

Reheating ...................................................................................12

Defrosting...................................................................................12

Soften .........................................................................................13

Melt.............................................................................................13

Boil & Simmer.............................................................................14

Browning Pan Use .....................................................................14

Keep Warm.................................................................................15

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................15

General Cleaning........................................................................15

Replacing Filters.........................................................................16

Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................16

Replacing Oven Light.................................................................17

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................17

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................18

Replacement Parts and Accessories.........................................18

WARRANTY ..................................................................................19

SÉCURITÉ DE L’ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE....20

Spécifications électriques ..........................................................22

PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................22

Revêtement de la cavité du four................................................22

Système de micro-ondes – Technologie OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus...22

Plateau rotatif .............................................................................23

Grille de cuisson.........................................................................23

Poêle à brunir et poignée ...........................................................23

COMMANDE DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES ...............................24

Affichage.....................................................................................24

Barre de progression..................................................................24

Mise en marche..........................................................................24

Ajouter une minute .....................................................................24

Annulation Arrêt..........................................................................24

Horloge .......................................................................................24

Signaux sonores.........................................................................25

Minuterie.....................................................................................25

Verrouillage des commandes.....................................................25

Ventilateur d'évacuation.............................................................25

Lampe de la table de cuisson....................................................25

Mode de démonstration.............................................................25

UTILISATION DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES...............................26

Caractéristiques des aliments....................................................26

Guide de cuisson........................................................................26

Ustensiles de cuisson et vaisselle..............................................27

Papier d’aluminium et métal.......................................................27

Puissance de cuisson pour micro-ondes ..................................28

Cuisson manuelle.......................................................................28

Cuisson à détection - une seule pression..................................29

Cuisson préréglée ......................................................................29

Boisson.......................................................................................30

Cuisson par étapes ....................................................................30

Réchauffage ...............................................................................31

Décongélation ............................................................................32

Ramollir.......................................................................................32

Faire fondre ................................................................................33

Faire bouillir et mijoter................................................................33

Utilisation de la poêle à brunir....................................................34

Garder au chaud.........................................................................35

ENTRETIEN DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES .................................35

Nettoyage général ......................................................................35

Remplacement des filtres ..........................................................36

Remplacement de la lampe pour la table de cuisson ...............37

Remplacement de la lampe du four...........................................37

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................38

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................39

Pièces de rechange et accessoires ...........................................39

GARANTIE.....................................................................................40

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 is the safety alert symbol. 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 “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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:

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric

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.

■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a

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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

■

Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" (91.44 cm).

■

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■

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 oven when not in use.

■

Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

■

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

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

■

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 oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the 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.

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.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

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.

Required:

■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply

with a fuse or circuit breaker.

Recommended:

■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.

■ A separate circuit serving only this appliance.

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.

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

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

A B C D E F G H

I J K L M K I

A. Door handle B. Door safety lock system C. Metal-shielded window D. Charcoal odor filter

(behind vent grille)

E. Microwave inlet cover

F. Microwave oven light G. Vent grille H. Control panel and display

I. Cooktop lights

J. Model and serial number plate

K. Grease filters

L. Cooking guide label

M. Cooking rack

Parts and Features Not Shown

Tur ntabl e Browning pan and handle

Oven Cavity Coating

The oven has a durable, nonstick coating that resists soil buildup by making cleaning easier than in conventional microwave ovens. See “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.

Microwave System – OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus

Technology

The microwave system featuring OPTIMAWAVE™ Plus Technology delivers a constant stream of microwave power – true high, medium and low power – to provide consistent, even results.

Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For example, to achieve a 50% power level (“medium”) in a typical microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH power and 50% of the time OFF.

Sensor Cooking

The microwave system features sensor cooking functions. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking.

Tur n ta b le

B C

A. Turntable B. Hub C. Support D. Shaft

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. Remove tape from the hub.

2. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

3. Place the turntable on the support.

Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

Turning Off the Turnt able

The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only. This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable, or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side.

To Tu rn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF. A “turntable off” icon will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL OFF is touched.

In contrast, microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system deliver the selected power level continuously. This constant stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of foods and messy food spatters.

Cooking Rack

The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the microwave oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder rack.

■ When not using the rack for cooking, remove it from the

microwave oven. Damage to the microwave oven could result if someone unintentionally turns it on.

■ Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders

when handling.

■ Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling

or floor.

■ Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.

■ Do not use metal cookware, utensils, or a browning dish with

the rack.

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

microwave oven.

■ Remove rack before using Popcorn function.

■ Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a

microwave-safe container.

■ The rack is designed specifically for this microwave oven. Do

not attempt to use any other rack in this microwave oven.

■ Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).

Damage to the microwave oven could result due to soil buildup.

MICROWAVE OVEN

CONTROL

Browning Pan and Handle

The browning pan, with its nonstick surface and detachable handle, has been specially designed for microwave use, and is ideal for pan-frying (pan-browning) foods in the microwave oven. See “Browning Pan Use” section.

Use the handle to grasp the pan. Place gripping end on the edge of pan, squeeze handle and lift pan. See “Assistance or Service” to order replacement parts. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions.

Display

When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will blink in the display. Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking. If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed.

If “RETRY” blinks in the display for 1 second, an invalid value has been entered. Retry your entry.

When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown.

Progress Bar

The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during all cook cycles except Keep Warm. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all the lines in all 3 segments are lit, the cooking cycle is complete.

Start

The START control starts any function except the Timer. If nonsensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle.

To n e s

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

■ Valid entry (short tone)

■ End of Timer countdown (long tone) (on some models)

Two to nes

■ End of stage in multistage cooking

■ Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

■ Hidden feature has been entered or exited

Three tones

■ Invalid entry

■ Control Lock active

Add a Minute

The ADD A MINUTE control automatically starts the microwave oven at 100% power for 1 minute, and adds 1 minute of cook time, up to 99 minutes, with each additional touch of the control.

Touching ADD A MINUTE during a cook cycle will add 1 minute of cook time at the current cook power.

Cancel Off

The CANCEL OFF pad clears any incorrect command and cancels all functions except for the Timer, Control Lock and Demo Mode. It will not erase the time of day.

The oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle. A sensor cooking cycle may not be resumed if interrupted by opening the door.

Clock

This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59), and does not show a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

The microwave oven and Timer must be off.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.

3. Touch CLOCK or START.

To Remo ve :

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Touch 0.

3. Touch CLOCK.

The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.

Four tones

■ End of cycle

To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: Touch and hold the number pad “1” for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on.

To Turn Off/On All Tones: Touch and hold the number pad “2” for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn tones back on.

Timer

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. While the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate. To

see the time countdown for 5 seconds while the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF.

To Set:

1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF.

If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to the time of day mode.

2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time.

3. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or START.

If not touched within 5 seconds, “START?” will appear on the display. If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and the end-of-timer tone will sound.

If the Timer is active in the display, touch TIMER SET/OFF to cancel timer. If the Timer is not active in the display, touch TIMER SET/OFF to make the Timer active in the display, then touch TIMER SET/OFF again or CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer.

Remember, touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is active in the display will cancel the cook function, not the Timer.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

Control Lock

The Control Lock disables the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven.

While the control panel is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light controls will function. If any other control pad on the control panel is touched, “LOCK” will appear in the display and 3 short tones will sound.

To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold CANCEL OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat to unlock and remove the padlock icon from the display.

Vent F an

The vent fan has 5 speeds ranging from 5 (fastest) to 1 (slowest). Zero (0) is off.

To protect the microwave oven, the vent fan will automatically turn on at speed 5 if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot. It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off.

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.

To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Repeatedly touch the VENT FAN 5 SPEEDS pad to cycle through the speeds 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 and off, 0. “FAN” and the selected number will appear on the display for 2 seconds.

Cooktop Light

The cooktop light has 3 settings: on, night and off. To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF pad

repeatedly to cycle through the settings.

Demo Mode

The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the microwave generator (magnetron). The microwave oven light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate (if set ON).

To Tu rn On/ O ff: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. Touch and hold TIMER SET/OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and “d” appears in the display. Repeat to turn off and remove “d” from the display.

Food Characteristics

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 needed. 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.

Cooking Guidelines

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.

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.

MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins

Plastic: Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers

Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Silicone

Bakeware Styrofoam Straw, Wicker,

Wooden Containers

Wax Paper Acceptable for use.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1. Place 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.

®†

Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not use in microwave oven. Do not use in microwave oven.

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.

Cookware and Dinnerware

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, Metal

Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)

Ceramic Glass, Glass

China, Earthenware

Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Acceptable for use.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Aluminum Foil and Metal

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

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved 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.

†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.

Microwave Cooking Power

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

100%, High (default setting)

90% 9 Cooking small tender pieces of

80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or

NUMBER USE

10 Quick heating convenience

foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables.

meat, ground meat and poultry pieces.

Heating cream soups.

casseroles. Cooking and heating foods,

such as meat loaf, that need a cook power lower than high.

Manual Cooking

To Us e:

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level.

See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart

4. Touch S TART.

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.

5. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display

and/or stop reminder tones.

The cook time and power may be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.

To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. The countdown will freeze for a few seconds. Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume.

To Change Cook Power: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the cook power levels. Touch START.

70%, Medium-High

60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as

50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry,

40% 4 Heating bread, rolls and

30%, MediumLow, Defrost

20% 2 Softening ice cream, butter and

10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.

7 Reheating a single serving of

food. Cooking fish fillets.

cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards.

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna.

whole fish and pot roasts. Simmering stews.

pastries.

3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,

poultry and precooked foods. Melting chocolate, butter and

marshmallows.

cheese.

One Touch Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad.

Use the following chart as a guide for the ONE TOUCH pads.

FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS

Popcorn* 3.5 oz (100 g)

Baked Potato

Dinner Plate

*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping

to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

3 oz (85 g)

1.5 oz (43 g)

1-4 medium, 10-13 oz (283-369 g) each, similar in size

1 serving (1 plate), 8-16 oz (227-454 g)

Pop only one package at a time. For bag sizes not listed in this section, follow package directions.

Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place on turntable around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. At the end of cooking, let stand 5 minutes.

Place food on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

To Use One Touch Sensor Cooking:

Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavity are dry.

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch one of the ONE TOUCH pads.

The microwave oven will turn on automatically. The progress bar will show the approximate time remaining. If more or less time is required (for BAKED POTATO and

DINNER PLATE only), touch COOK POWER after the microwave oven starts to cook.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

3. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display

and/or stop reminder tones.

Preset Cooking

Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION

Frozen Entrée*

Instant Cereal 2 1-4 servings/

Frozen Vegetables*

Canned Vegetables

Fresh Vegetables*

Rice* 6 0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice

1 10-20 oz (283-567 g)/

Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in microwavable container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Follow package directions. Use microwavable bowl with high sides.

3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

Remove from package. Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

4 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

5 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

Place in microwavable container. Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.

(medium or long grain)/ Follow ingredient measurements on package. Place rice and liquid in microwavable container. Cover with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir.

FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION

Scrambled Eggs

Chicken Pieces

*Sensor function

7 1-4 eggs/

Break eggs into a bowl with tall sides. Add 1 tbs (15 mL) milk or water per egg and beat. Cover with plastic wrap. When cooking is complete, remove from oven, stir and allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time.

8 1-4 boneless breasts, 4-6 oz (113-

170 g) each/ Place in microwavable container, and add 2 tbs (30 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand in microwave oven for 3 minutes after cooking.

To Use Preset Cooking:

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch COOK.

3. Touch number pad from chart

Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.

4. Touch number pads to enter quantity (for Cereal, Canned

Vegetables, Scrambled Eggs and Chicken Pieces only). The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for

Frozen Entrée, Frozen Vegetables, Fresh Vegetables and Rice.

Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER.

5. Touch S TART.

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.

6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display

and/or stop reminder tones.

Beverage

Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the BEVERAGE pad. One or two 8-oz (250 mL) cups can be heated automatically using this function.

To Us e B EV ERA GE :

1. Place beverage on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch BEVERAGE.

The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup.

3. Touch BEVERAGE a second time to heat 2 cups.

The microwave oven will start 5 seconds after the appropriate number of cups to be heated is selected. The display will count down the cook time.

If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before the microwave oven starts to cook.

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 OFF or open the door to clear the display

and/or stop reminder tones.

Cooking in Stages

The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages.

Sensor cooking cannot be done in stages.

To Cook in Stages:

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook for the

first stage. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level for

the first stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages.

5. Touch START.

The display will count down each of the cook times. A “1,” “2” and “3” will appear on the display during their respective stages.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display

and/or stop reminder tones.

The cook time and cooking power of the cycling stage can be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.

To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. Use the number pads to enter the new cook time. Touch START.

To Change Cooking Power: Touch COOK POWER. Use the number pads to enter the new cooking power or repeatedly touch COOK POWER. Touch START.

To Us e R eheat :

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch R EHE AT.

3. Touch number pad from chart

Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through foods.

4. Touch number pads to enter quantity for Casserole and

Baked Goods only. The sensor will determine quantities for Pizza Slice, Soup and

Sauce. Reheat time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK

POWER.

5. Touch S TART.

The display will count down the reheat time. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and

the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display

and/or stop reminder tones.

To Reheat Manually: Follow instructions in “Manual Cooking” section, and use 70% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

Two or More Plates

Two plates may be heated side by side, or 1 dish larger than the turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. For best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or larger dish) halfway around, and switch plates between top and bottom (if heating more than 2 plates). See “Cooking Rack” section.

Reheating

Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION

Casserole 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

Place in microwavable container, and cover with plastic wrap. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.

Pizza Slice* (refrigerated)

Baked Goods (example: medium muffin or bagel)

Soup* 4 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

Sauce* 5 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

2 1-3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each/

Place on paper towel.

3 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each**/

Place on paper towel.

Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.

The turntable must be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or 1 larger dish. See “Turntable” section.

Defrosting

The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.

■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal

results.

■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before

defrosting.

■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the

end of cycle for more even defrosting.

■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such

as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

The automatic Defrost control has 4 categories: Meat, Poultry, Fish and Bread. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food.

*Sensor function

**For smaller rolls, 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece.

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