LG C156XFA Users manual

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MC-156SH

P/NO. 3828W5A1545

Printed in Korea

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY.............................................................	3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .........................	3
Grounding Instructions........................................	3
Important Safety Instructions .............................	4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ......................................	5-11
Specifications......................................................	5
Installation...........................................................	5
Parts and Accessories ........................................	6
Built-In Kits..........................................................	6
Control Panel ......................................................	7
Cooking Comparison Guide................................	8
Cookware Guide .................................................	9
Using the Oven Rack..........................................	9
Tips for Microwave Cooking .............................	10
Precautions .......................................................	11
Cleaning ............................................................	11
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .............	12-22
Setting the Clock...............................................	12
Timer On/Off .....................................................	12
Child Lock .........................................................	12
Ez On ................................................................	12
Warm Hold ........................................................	13
Reminder ..........................................................	13
Recall ................................................................	13
Start/Pause .......................................................	13
Clear .................................................................	13
More/Less .........................................................	14
Custom Set .......................................................	14
Custom Set Chart .............................................	14
Timed Cooking..................................................	14
Help...................................................................	14
Multi-Stage Cooking..........................................	15
Microwave Power Levels ..................................	15
Sensor Touch Operation Instruction .................	16

Sensor Cook .....................................................	16
Sensor Popcorn ................................................	16
Sensor Reheat ..................................................	16
Sensor Cook Guide .....................................	17-19
Sensor Reheat Guide .......................................	20
Defrost Auto/Time .............................................	21
Auto Defrost ......................................................	21
Auto Defrost Chart ............................................	21
Time Defrost .....................................................	22
Ez-Defrost .........................................................	22
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
CONVECTION OVEN ........................................	23
Tips for Convection Cooking.............................	23
Precautions .......................................................	23
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN ..........	24-30
Auto Bake .........................................................	24
Auto Roast ........................................................	24
Auto Bake Guide...............................................	25
Auto Roast Guide .............................................	26
Convection ........................................................	27
Convection Cooking Guide..........................	28-30
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
COMBINATION OVEN .......................................	31
Tips for Combination Cooking ..........................	31
Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking .............	31
Precautions .......................................................	31
Combination......................................................	31
USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN ...............	32
Combination Cooking Guide.............................	32
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE..........................	33
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ............................	34
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................	35-37
Questions and Answers...............................	35-36
Before Calling for Service .................................	37

The serial number is found on the front of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Date of Purchase:

Dealer Purchase From:

Dealer Address:

Dealer Phone No.:

Model No.:

Serial No.:

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SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

•Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

•Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

•Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

-door (bent),

-hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

-door seals and sealing surfaces.

•The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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 and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Ensure proper ground exists before use

w WARNING w

Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either:

1.If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance, or . . .

2.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 appliance.

NOTES:

1.A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2.Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3.If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

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 TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8.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.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not 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, and the like.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c.If materials inside the oven should 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 cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.

18.Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.

19.Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.

20.Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

SPECIFICATIONS

	MODEL					MC-156SH
Power Supply				120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power		Microwave		1,500 W
Consumption		Convection		1,500 W
Power Output		Microwave		1,000W*
		Convection		1,500W
Frequency				2,450 MHz
Rated Current		Microwave		13 A
		Convection		13 A
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)				225/8˝ x 147/8˝ x 20˝
Oven Cavity Dimensions (W			x x	1	7	1
			H D)	15 /4˝ x 10 /8˝ x 15 /4˝
Capacity of Oven Cavity				1.5 Cu. Ft.

*IEC 705 RATING STANDARD

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

INSTALLATION

A. Circuits

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

B. Voltage Warning

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located on the front or on the side of the control panel of the oven. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

C. Placement of the Oven

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow around the oven is important. Allow at least 2 inches of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for proper ventilation.

NOTES:

•Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.

•You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the “Built-In Kits” section.

D. Do not block the air vents

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

E. Radio interference

1.Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio reception.

2.When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

a.Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the oven.

b.Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.

c.Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.

d.Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

e.Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide

1 Glass Turntable

1 Rotating Ring

1 Metal Rack

Oven Front Plate

Window Door Screen

Door Seal

Display Window

Control Panel

Safety Interlock

System

Glass Turntable

Metal Rack

Rotating Ring

NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.

It is not recommended for commercial use.

BUILT-IN KITS

You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits.

These kits are available from your dealer.

SIZE	COLOR	KIT MODEL NO.
27˝	White	CMK-1527W
30˝	White	CMK-1530W

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CONTROL PANEL

1.DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2.AUTO BAKE: Touch this pad to bake foods automatically.

3.AUTO ROAST: Touch this pad to roast foods automatically.

4.CONVECTION COOK: Touch this pad to cook with convection manually.

5.COMBINATION ROAST: Touch this pad to cook with combination roast.

6.COMBINATION BAKE: Touch this pad to cook combination bake.

7.SENSOR COOK: Touch this pad to cook without entering a cook power or time.

8.SENSOR POPCORN: Touch this pad to pop popcorn without entering a cook power or time.

9.SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat without entering a cook power or time.

10.MORE: Touch this pad to add time to Sensor Cook, Time Cook, and other oven functions, or to increase temperature for the convection cooking.

11.LESS: Touch this pad to subtract time from Sensor Cook, Time Cook, and other oven functions, or to decrease temperature in the convection cooking.

12.TIMER ON/OFF: Touch this pad to use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer.

13.CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound control, clock Off or On, scroll speed, Demo Off or On, lbs °F/kg °C.

14.WARM HOLD: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven.

15.HELP: Touch this pad for feature information.

16.DEFROST AUTO/TIME: Touch this pad to defrost foods by entering weight or cook time.

17.EZ-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods quickly.

18.EZ ON: Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook power for 1 minute to 99 minutes, 59 seconds.

19.NUMBER PADS: Touch number pads to enter cook time, power level, quantities, or weights.

20.TIME: Touch this pad to set a cook time.

21.POWER: Touch this pad to set a cook power.

22.REMINDER: Touch this pad to use your oven like an alarm clock.

23.RECALL: Touch this pad to repeat the previous manual cooking program.

24.START/PAUSE: Touch this pad to start all entries, stop cooking without opening the door, or pause the oven temporarily during cooking.

25.CLEAR: Touch this pad to clear all entries during cooking and programming.

26.CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

More Less

Clock Timer

On/Off

Convection

	Cook	Auto	Auto
		Bake	Roast
		Combination
	Roast		Bake
		Microwave
	Sensor	Sensor	Sensor
	Cook	Popcorn	Reheat

Defrost Ez-Defrost

Auto/Time

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

	Time	0	Power
	Custom	Warm	Help
	Set	Hold
	Reminder	Recall
		Start/	Ez On
	Clear
		Pause

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE

Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options: microwave cooking, convection cooking, and combination cooking.

Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces.

Combination cooking combines microwave energy with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.

You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking, or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically.

The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection, and combination cooking.

	MICROWAVE				CONVECTION				COMBINATION

COOKING	Microwave energy is	Hot air circulates around	Microwave energy and
METHOD	distributed evenly	food to produce browned	convection heat combine to
	throughout the oven for fast,	exteriors and sealed-in	cook foods in up to one-half
	thorough cooking of food.	juices.	the time of regular ovens,
			while browning and sealing
			in juices.
HEAT SOURCE	Microwave energy.	Circulating heated air.	Microwave energy and
			circulating heated air.
HEAT	Heat produced within food	Heat conducted from	Food heats from instant
CONDUCTION	by instant energy	outside of food to inside.	energy from penetration and
	penetration.		heat conducted from outside
			of food.
BENEFITS	• Fast, high efficiency	• Aids in browning and seals	• Shortened cooking time
	cooking.	in flavor.	from microwave energy.
	• Oven and surroundings do	• Cooks some foods faster	• Browning and crisping
	not get hot.	than regular ovens.	from convection heat.
	• Easy clean-up.

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

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COOKWARE GUIDE

Microwave Cooking

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven.

However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1.Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2.Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3.Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

Convection Cooking

•Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.

•Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.

•Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light, tender crust.

•Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass.

Combination Cooking

•Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

•Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but is not recommended for foods that require crusting or all-around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

COOKWARE	MICROWAVE	CONVECTION	COMBINATION
Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ceramics, China	Yes	Yes	Yes
	(Do not use china
	with gold or silver trim.)
Metal Cookware	No	Yes	No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass	No	No	No
Microwave-Safe Plastic	Yes	No	Yes*
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper	Yes	No	No
Paper Products	Yes	No	No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood	Yes	No	No

* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F

USING THE OVEN RACK

								MICROWAVE	CONVECTION	COMBINATION
								No	Yes	Yes

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.

COVERING

A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing.

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.

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PRECAUTIONS

•Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.

•To program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads at once.

•Do not strike the control panel with silverware, cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.

•Always use caution when taking cookware out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in this section for more information.

•Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven.

•Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy.

•Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.

•Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking.

•The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven.

•Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst.

•There are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn:

—Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container or commercial packages designed for microwave ovens.

—Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not microwave-approved.

—Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.

—Do not repop unpopped kernels.

—Do not reuse popcorn bags.

—Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.

—Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.

—Follow directions on bag.

CLEANING

NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.

INTERIOR

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

•The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.

•The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.

DOOR

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the contents of whole display will show on the display.

To set the clock for 12:30.

1. Touch Clear.

Clear

2. Touch Clock.

Display scrolls the words Clock

ENTER TIME OF DAY.

3. Enter the correct time by

touching the numbers in 1 2 3 0 sequence. Display scrolls

the words TOUCH START.

	4. Touch Start/Pause.	Start/
		Pause

TIMER ON/OFF

Timer On/Off operates as a kitchen timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

	To set 3 minutes.
1.	Touch Clear.	Clear
2.	Touch Timer On/Off.	Timer

	Display scrolls the words	On/Off
	ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC.

3. Enter the time by touching the
numbers in sequence.	3	0	0

Display scrolls the words

TOUCH TIMER.

	4. Touch Timer On/Off.	Timer
		On/Off
	To cancel timer at any time, touch
	Timer On/Off.

NOTES:

•To set the timer when the oven is operating, touch Timer On/Off and enter the desired time by touching the number pads; then touch Timer On/Off again. The timer countdown will show on the display for four seconds, then the cooking time will display again.

•You can check the timer at any time while the oven is operating by touching the Timer On/Off pad.

•To cancel the timer, touch Timer On/Off twice.

CHILD LOCK

This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted oven operation by children. Once the CHILD LOCK is set, no cooking can take place.

To set the Child Lock.

1.Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED appears in the display and two

tones are heard. If the clock is

0

already set, the time of day will show on the display.

If the CHILD LOCK is set and another cooking pad is touched, the word LOCKED will show in the display.

To cancel the Child Lock.

	1. Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED	0
	disappears from the display.

After CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will show on the display and the oven’s cooking functions will operate normally.

EZ ON

A time-saving feature, this pad lets you set and start microwave cooking without touching Start/Pause.

To cook for 2 minutes.

1.Touch Clear.

2.Touch Ez On twice.

3.At the end of the cook time, four tones will sound.

The oven will stop.

Clear

Ez On

x 2

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WARM HOLD

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a timed cooking cycle.

To use WARM HOLD.

1.Put hot, cooked food in the oven and close the door.

	2.	Touch Clear.	Clear
	3.	Touch Warm Hold.
			Warm
		Display scrolls the words
			Hold
		TOUCH START.
			Start/
	4.	Touch Start/Pause.
		Display shows WARM.	Pause

To program WARM HOLD to automatically follow another cooking cycle:

•After entering the timed cooking instruction, touch

WARM HOLD before touching Start/Pause.

•When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones. “WARM” will show on the display while the oven continues to run.

NOTES:

•Opening the door or touching Clear cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then touch Start/Pause if additional WARM HOLD time is desired.

•Food that is covered during cooking should be covered during WARM HOLD.

•Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during WARM HOLD.

•Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD.

•Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle. The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.

REMINDER

The reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven. The reminder time can be set to activate up to 12 hours later.

Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

1. Touch Clear.

Clear

2. Touch Reminder.

Display scrolls the words Reminder

ENTER REMIND TIME.

3.Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. Display scrolls the words

TOUCH REMINDER.

4.Touch Reminder.

Display scrolls the words	Reminder
REMINDER SET Once.

NOTE: Programmed reminder time can be displayed by touching Reminder. To clear the reminder program, touch Reminder then touch Clear.

RECALL

This convenient feature lets you repeat the previous cooking function without having to reprogram the oven.

To set RECALL.

1.Put the food in the oven and close the door.

2.	Touch Clear.	Clear
3.	Touch Recall.	Recall

The oven will repeat the previous cooking program.

START/PAUSE

Touch this pad to:

1.Start the function you set.

2.Pause the oven temporarily during cooking.

• Touch this pad again to restart after PAUSE.

CLEAR

Touch this pad to:

1.Cancel a program during cooking.

2.Erase or reset during programming.

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MORE/LESS

The More and Less functions will adjust the cook time of many oven functions. More will add 10 seconds to the cook time each time you press it. Less will subtract 10 seconds of cook time each time you press it.

To adjust SENSOR POPCORN for more cook time.

1.Touch Sensor Popcorn.

The oven will cook food automatically with the sensor system.

2.Touch More. Remaining cook time will increase by 10 seconds.

NOTES:

•More and Less do not adjust cook time for the

DEFROST and WARM HOLD functions.

•Use More and Less during the cook cycle.

•For Convection cooking, More and Less are used as temperature selection pads.

CUSTOM SET

Program your microwave oven to turn the clock and demo modes on or off, adjust the sound level, adjust the scroll speed of the display, and switch between pounds and kilograms, °C and °F.

To turn off the clock.

	1. Touch Custom Set.	Custom
	2. Touch 2.	Set
	Display scrolls the words	2
	CLOCK ON TOUCH1 OFF TOUCH2.
	3. Touch 2.	2
	CLOCK OFF.

NOTE: To turn the clock back on, repeat Steps 1-3.

CUSTOM SET CHART

Function	Touch	Choices
	Keypad
Sound Control	1	Mute, Low, Medium, Loud
Clock ON/OFF	2	Clock On or Clock Off
Scroll Speed	3	Slow, Normal, Fast
LBS °F/KG °C	4	Lbs °F or Kg °C
Demo ON/OFF	5	Demo On or Demo Off

NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default settings are: Loud Sound, Clock ON, Normal Speed, LBS °F, Demo OFF.

TIMED COOKING

This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. There are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the “Microwave Power Level Chart” on page 15 for more information.

To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80% power.

1. Touch Time.

Display scrolls the words Time

ENTER COOKING TIME.

2.Touch 5, 3, and 0. Display scrolls the words

TOUCH START OR POWER.

3.Touch Power.

Display scrolls the words

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.

4.Touch 8.

Display scrolls the words

P-80 TOUCH START.

5.Touch Start/Pause.

6.At the end of the cook time, four tones will sound.

The oven will stop.

5 3 0

Power

8

Start/

Pause

NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.

HELP

The Help displays feature information and helpful hints. Press Help, then select a feature pad.

To learn about custom set.

	1. Touch Help.	Help
	2. Touch Custom set.	Custom
		Set

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 2 stages.

To set a 2-stage cook cycle.

1. Touch Time.

Display scrolls the words Time

ENTER COOKING TIME.

2. Touch 5, 3, and 0.

Display scrolls the words 5 3 0

TOUCH START OR POWER.

3. Touch Power.

Display scrolls the words Power

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.

4. Touch 8.

Display scrolls the words 8

P-80 TOUCH START.

5. Touch Time.

Display scrolls the words Time

ENTER COOKING TIME.

6. Touch 3, 0, and 0.

Display scrolls the words 3 0 0

TOUCH START OR POWER.

7. Touch Power.

Display scrolls the words Power

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.

8. Touch 3.

Display scrolls the words 3

P-30 TOUCH START.

	9. Touch Start/Pause.	Start/
		Pause

10.When the first stage is over, you will hear two short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.

11.At the end of the cook time, four tones will sound.

The oven will stop.

NOTE: If you are using the AUTO DEFROST feature as one of the cooking stages, it must be programmed as the first stage.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the chart below for suggestions:

Microwave Power Level Chart

	Power	Use
	Level
		• Boiling water.
	10	• Making candy.
		• Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
	(High)
		• Cooking tender cuts of meat.
		• Cooking whole poultry.
	9	• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
	8	• Reheating prepared foods quickly.
		• Reheating sandwiches.
		• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.
	7	• Cooking cakes, breads.
		• Melting chocolate.
		• Cooking veal.
	6	• Cooking whole fish.
		• Cooking puddings & custard.
	5	• Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
		• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
	4	• Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.
	3	• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
		• Cooking pork chops, roast.
	2	• Taking chill out of fruit.
		• Softening butter.
	1	• Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
		• Softening butter & cream cheese.
	0	• Standing time.

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SENSOR TOUCH OPERATION INSTRUCTION

A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically adjusts cook time for the best cooking results. It’s easy and convenient—the oven will guide you, step-by-step, to cook or reheat foods. The Sensor Menu, with many popular food choices, is preprogrammed to cook or reheat food perfectly everytime.

For more information about Sensor Touch Cooking Programs, see the “Sensor Cook Guide” on pages 17-19. This Guide provides specific instructions for cooking and heating a variety of foods.

•The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.

•Make sure the door remains closed.

•Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.

•Opening the door or touching the Clear before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop.

•Before using Sensor Touch, make sure the glass turntable is dry, to assure the best results.

Categories:

Sensor Cook

Sensor Popcorn

Sensor Reheat

SENSOR POPCORN

SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn (1.75 to 3.5 ounces).

For best results:

•Use fresh popcorn.

•Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable.

To pop 3.5 oz.

1.	Touch Clear.	Clear
2.	Touch Sensor Popcorn.
	The oven will cook food	Sensor
	automatically by sensor system.	Popcorn

NOTES:

•Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped kernels.

•Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave oven with this feature.

•If you use a microwave popper, test it on sensor. There are many such devices available and their results may vary.

•IN NO CASE should you use a popper that concentrates the microwave energy.

SENSOR COOK

SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. The oven automatically determines required cooking times for each food item.

Sensor Cook has 10 food categories.

To cook FROZEN ENTREE.

1.	Touch Clear.	Clear
2.	Touch Sensor Cook.	Sensor
	Display scrolls the words
		Cook
	SELECT MENU 0 - 9
3.	Touch 4.	4
	Display shows SENSING.

The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system.

SENSOR REHEAT

This feature allows you to reheat precooked, roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.

Sensor Reheat has 3 categories: Dinner plate, Soup/Sauce, Casserole.

To reheat casserole.

1.	Touch Clear.	Clear
2.	Touch Sensor Reheat.	Sensor
	Display scrolls the words
		Reheat
	SELECT MENU 1 - 3
3.	Touch 3.
	Display shows SENSING.	3
	The oven will cook food

automatically by sensor system.

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SENSOR COOK GUIDE

1. POTATOES

To cook potatoes:

Serving size is 1 to 4 medium, about 8 to 10 oz (225g to 280g) each.

Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place around the edge of the oven tray, at least 1 inch (2.5cm) apart.

2. FRESH VEGETABLES

To cook fresh vegetables:

Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).

Place moist vegetables in a microwavable container. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking.

3. FROZEN VEGETABLES

To cook frozen vegetables:

Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L). Remove from package and place vegetable in a microwavable container.

Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes standing after cooking.

4. FROZEN ENTRÉE

To cook a frozen entrée:

Entrée size: 10 to 20 oz (280g to 560g).

Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three sides.

If entrée is not in a microwave-safe container, place it on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Most entrées need 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking.

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SENSOR COOK GUIDE

5. RICE

To cook rice:

Follow package instructions for ingredient amounts. Place rice and liquid (water, chicken, or vegetable stock) in a microwave-safe container, cover with casserole lid or plastic wrap and vent.

Most rice needs 2 to 3 minutes standing time after cooking.

6. CASSEROLE

To cook casseroles:

Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).

Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a 1- to 2-quart (1- to 2-L) casserole dish.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

After cooking is complete, allow 3 minutes standing time.

7. GROUND MEAT

To cook ground meat:

Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (1/4 to 2 lbs). Crumble meat into a microwavable container. Season and cover with plastic wrap.

Vent cover for well-done meat.

Cover dish for medium cooked meat (such as meat to be used in another dish and cooked further).

8. FISH/SEAFOOD

To cook fish/seafood:

Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (1/4 to 2 lbs).

Place the food around the sides of a microwave-safe container. Season and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125ml) liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) if desired.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

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SENSOR COOK GUIDE

9. SCRAMBLED EGGS

To cook scrambled eggs:

Serving size is 2 to 5 eggs.

Break eggs into a 4-cup (1L) measuring cup or 1-quart (1L) casserole dish.

Add 1 tablespoon (15mL) milk or water per egg and beat. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

When cooking is complete, remove from oven, stir, and allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time.

10. FROZEN PIZZA

To cook frozen pizza:

Use only frozen pizza made for microwave use. Do not cover (the kind that comes with a succeptor cooking tray).

Serving size is 1 or 2 pizzas. Follow package directions.

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SENSOR REHEAT GUIDE

1. DINNER PLATE

To reheat dinner plate:

Serving size is about 8 to 16 oz (225g to 450g).

Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

2. SOUP/SAUCE

To reheat soup/sauce:

Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L). Place food to be heated in a casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

3. CASSEROLE

To reheat casserole:

Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L). Place food to be heated in a casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

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DEFROST AUTO/TIME

The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Touch Defrost Auto/Time once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.

AUTO DEFROST

Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost list shows which defrost setting is recommended for the food you are defrosting. With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in tone mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost cycle. Four different defrosting levels are provided.

1.MEAT

2.POULTRY

3.FISH

4.BREAD

After touching the Defrost Auto/Time pad once, select the food category by touching a number pad: 1 (MEAT), 2 (Poultry), 3 (Fish), and 4 (Bread). Available weights for Meat, Poultry and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (0.1 to 4.0kgs). The available weight for Bread is 0.1 to 1 lb (0.1 to 0.5kg).

To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.

1. Touch Clear.

Clear

2.Touch Defrost Auto/Time once. Display scrolls the words

	MEAT TOUCH 1	Defrost
	POULTRY TOUCH 2	Auto/Time
	FISH TOUCH 3
	BREAD TOUCH 4.
3.	Touch 1.
	Display scrolls the words	1
	ENTER WEIGHT.
4.	Enter the weight by touching	1 2
	1 and 2. Display scrolls the
	words 1.2 LBS TOUCH START.
5.	Touch Start/Pause.	Start/
		Pause

NOTE: After you touch Start/Pause, the display counts down the defrost time. The oven will beep once during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food as needed. Remove any portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to the oven and touch Start/Pause to resume the defrost cycle. The oven will not STOP during the BEEP unless the door is opened.

For best results:

•Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.

•Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.

•Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

•Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.

AUTO DEFROST CHART

Sequence	Food
1. MEAT	BEEF
0.1 to 6.0 lbs	Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew,
(0.1 to 4.0kg)	Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,
	Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
	LAMB
	Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast
	PORK
	Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs,
	Country-style ribs.
	Rolled roast, Sausage.
	VEAL
	Cutlets (1 lb, 1/2-inch thick)
2. POULTRY	POULTRY
0.1 to 6.0 lbs	Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts (boneless)
(0.1 to 4.0kg)	CORNISH HENS
	Whole
	TURKEY
	Breast (under 6 lbs)
3. FISH	FISH
0.1 to 6.0 lbs	Fillets, Whole Steaks
(0.1 to 4.0kg)	SHELLFISH
	Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
4. BREAD	MUFFINS
0.1 to 1.0 lb	ROLL CAKE
(0.1 to 0.5kg)

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TIME DEFROST

Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length of time.

To defrost for 3 minutes.

1.	Touch Clear.	Clear
2.	Touch Defrost Auto/Time	Defrost
	twice.		x 2
	Display scrolls the words	Auto/Time
	ENTER DEFROST TIME.
3.	Touch 3, 0, and 0.	3 0 0
	Display scrolls the words
	TOUCH START.
4.	Touch Start/Pause.	Start/
		Pause

5.Turn food over when the oven signals.

6.At the end of the defrost time, four tones will sound.

The oven will stop.

EZ-DEFROST

The EZ-Defrost feature provides you with the quick defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for each food. Three quick defrost settings are preset in the oven. Select a category by touching the number pad: 1 (Meat), 2 (Poultry) and 3 (Fish).

To defrost 1 lb of meat.

1. Touch Clear.

Clear

2.Touch Ez-Defrost. Display scrolls the words

	MEAT TOUCH 1	Ez-Defrost
	POULTRY TOUCH 2
	FISH TOUCH 3.
3.	Touch 1.	1
	Display scrolls the words
	TOUCH START.
4.	Touch Start/Pause.	Start/
		Pause

NOTE: The oven will beep once during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN

TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING

This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully.

Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces. Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads.

DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE TURNTABLE IN PLACE.

1.You can cook food with the Metal Cooking Rack on the turntable.

2.Do not cover turntable or metal rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food.

3.Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items. Choose pans that do not have extended handles.

4.Use convection cooking for items like soufflés, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and for some meat and fish cooking.

5.You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking; however, you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the convection oven cooking directions. See examples in the charts in this section.

6.When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven. You can start heavier dense foods such as meats, casseroles, and poultry without preheating.

7.All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking.

8.As in conventional cooking, the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results. Refer to the charts in this Use and Care Guide.

9.Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur.

10.After preheating, if you do not open the door, the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature for 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONS

•The oven cavity, door, turntable, rotating ring, metal racks, and cooking utensils will become very hot.

USE THICK OVEN GLOVES when removing the food, cooking utensil, metal rack, and turntable from the oven after convection cooking.

•Do not use lightweight plastic containers, plastic wraps, or paper products during any convection cycle.

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