LG JMC8127DDS, JMC8127DD, JMC8130DD Owner's Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner's Manual

JM C812 7D D /JM C813 0D D

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 2-4

Installation and Operation ..................................................................... 5-6

Cooking Utensils ...................................................................................... 7

Features ................................................................................................ 8-9

Control Panel .......................................................................................... 10

Operating Instructions ...................................................................... .11-15

Fresh Vegetable Chart ............................................................................ 16

Care and Cleaning ................................................................................. 17

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 18

Warranty ................................................................................................. 20

Guide de I'utilisateur ............................................................................... 21

Gufa del Usuario .................................................................................... 41

Electric Microwave

Keep instructions for future reference.

Be sure manual stays with oven.

A/01/03

MCS P/N 53001181

_2003 Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Part No.8112P218-60

3828W5A2905

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

What You Need

to Know About

Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety In- structions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and

care must be exercised when

installing, maintaining, or operating a

microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distribu- tor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do

not understand.

I &WARNING I

To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be

grounded and plug must not be altered.

Grounding Instructions

Oven MUST be grounded.

risk of electric shock Grounding reduces __

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER I

DANGER m Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injuryor

death.

_WARNING I

WARNING--Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe per-

sonal injury or death.

I _i_ CAUTION ]

CAUTIONm Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor per-

sonal injury.

by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short

occurs. This 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.

Consult a qualified electrician or ser- vicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is prop- erly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If

the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged intoa separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table.

When the oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in

cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.

Microwave operates on standard household current, 110-120V.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has

been type tested and found to comply with limitsfor ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:

° Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television. ° Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

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

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It isthe responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message

I &WARNING ]

When using electrical microwave, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

1. READ all instructions before using the appliance. 9.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAU-

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY in IMPOR-

TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

3. This appliance MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUND- ING INSTRUCTIONS in Installation Instructions.

4. Install or locate this appliance ONLY in accor- dance with the installation instructions.

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers--for example, closed glass jars--are

able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.

Use this appliance ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory

use.

7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is

necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM PERSONS.

8. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section of manual on page 17.

10. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes.

11. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.

12. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a dam-

13. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced

14. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on

15. DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO NOT

16. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

17. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.

18. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or

Baby food jars shall be open when heated and

contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

It is made for household use only.

aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

ONLY by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examina- tion, repair, or adjustment.

the appliance.

use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swim- ming pool, or similar locations.

counter.

PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY

A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful expo-

sure 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 accu-

mulate on sealing surfaces.

C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that

there is no damage to:

1. door (bent),

2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3. door seals and sealing surfaces.

D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, cont.

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.

Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure 8. may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or

knife before cooking. 9.

Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes and similar

foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.

Do not operate oven without load or food in oven

cavity.

Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies

depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to

heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will

scorch or burn. Do not leave unattended.

Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or dam-

age to oven.

Do not use metal utensils in oven. Never use paper, plastic or other combustible

materials that are not intended for cooking. When cooking with paper, plastic or other com-

bustible materials, follow manufacturer's recom- mendations for product use.

10.

Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite.

11.

Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open container or bag before cooking.

12.

To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physi-

cian or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

CAUTION ]

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appli- ance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facili- tate cooking.

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bag in oven.

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.

DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking uten-

sils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

iLWARNING

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appear- ing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is

removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ-

UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO

THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injuryto persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.

2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

3. Do not use straight-sided containers with nar- row necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before remov-

ing the container.

5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation and Operation

CIRCUITS

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp cir-

cuit. No other electrical appliances or

lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electri-

cian.

VOLTAGE

The voltage used at the wall recepta- cle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door. 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.

UNPACKING OVEN

• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity.

• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately.

Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.

• Remove all materials from oven interior.

• If oven has been stored in extreme- ly cold area, wait a few hours

before connecting power.

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. Free

air flow around the oven is important.

Do not place oven above a gas or

electric range or cooktop. Exposure to heat from a cooking surface will damage the microwave oven.

DO NOT BLOCK

AIR VENTS

All air vents should be kept clear dur-

ing 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 suffi-

ciently.

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN

Pay attention as food cooks. The instructions in this book have

been formulated with great care,

but your success in preparing food

depends, of course, on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while

it cooks. Your microwave oven is

equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in

operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your recipe. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps rec-

ommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the

necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem.

Factors affecting cooking times. Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to

bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will

find that the food remains under- cooked at the lower end of the time

range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maxi- mum time given, according to per- sonal preference. The governing phi- losophy of this book is that it is best

for a recipe to be conservative in giv- ing cooking times. While under- cooked food may always be cooked a

bit more, overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, partic-

ularly those for bread, cakes, and custard, recommend that food be

removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not

a mistake. When allowed to stand,

usually covered, these foods will con-

tinue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer por-

tions of the foods gradually travels

inward. If the foods are left in the

oven until they are cooked all the way through, the outer portions will

become overcooked or even burned. As you gain experience in using your

microwave oven, you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for vari-

ous foods.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE

COOKING

Browning: Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer

will brown lightly in their own fat.

Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a

browning sauce to achieve an appe-

tizing color. The most commonly

used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and barbecue sauce. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to foods, the original flavor of recipes is not altered.

Covering: A cover traps heat and steam and causes food to cook more

quickly.You may either use a lid or microwave cling-film with a corner

folded back to prevent splitting.

Covering with waxed paper: Waxed

paper effectively prevents spattering

and helps food retain some heat. Since it makes a looser cover than a

lid or cling-film, it allows the food to

dry out slightly.

Installation and Operation, cont.

Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread

should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Arranging and spacing: Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small

cakes, and hors d'oeuvres will heat

more evenly ifplaced inthe oven and equal distance apart, preferably in a

circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.

Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving tech- niques. In conventional cooking,

foods are stirred for the purpose of

blending. Microwaved foods, howev-

er, are stirred in order to spread and

redistribute heat. Always stir from the

outside towards the center as the outside food heats first.

Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should

be turned so that the top and bottom willcook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.

Placing thicker portions near the edge: Since microwaves are attract- ed to the outside portion of foods, it makes sense to place thicker por- tions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This

way, thicker portions will receive the

most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly.

Elevating: Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves

can be absorbed by the underside

and center of the foods.

Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell,

skin, or membrane are likely to burst

in the oven unless they are pierced

prior to cooking. Such foods include both yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many whole vegeta-

bles and fruits.

Testing if cooked: Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven,

itis necessary to test food frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave

until completely cooked, but most

foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still

slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature offoods will rise between 5° F (3° C) and 15° F (8° C) during standing time.

Standing time: Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes

after being removed from the microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed

to be dry in texture (some cakes and

biscuits, for example). Standing

allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and

develop.

HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE

COOKING

Density of foods: Light, porous food

like cakes and breads cook more

quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must

take care when microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not

become dry and brittle. Height of foods: The upper portion

of tall foods, particularly roasts, will cook more quicklythan the lower por-

tion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall foods during cooking, sometimes

several times.

Moisture content of foods: Since the heat generated from microwaves

tends to evaporate moisture, relative- ly dry foods such as roasts and some

vegetables should either be sprinkled

with water priorto cooking or covered

to retain moisture.

Bone and fat content of foods: Bones conduct heat and fat cooks

more quickly than meat. Therefore,

care must be taken when cooking

bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do

not become overcooked. NOTE: It is a common misconception

that microwaves cook food from the

inside out. This comes from heating filled pastries with a high sugar con- tent, likejelly doughnuts. The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot!If you cook a chicken or a roast, you'll see

the outside is cooked first.

Shape of foods: Microwaves pene-

trate only about 1 inch (2.5cm) into foods; the interior portion of thick foods is cooked as the heat generat-

ed on the outside travels inward. In other words, only the outer edge of

any food is actually cooked by

microwave energy; the rest is cooked

by conduction. It follows then that the worst possible

shape for a food that is to be

microwaved is a thick cube. The cor-

ners will burn long before the center is even warm. Round, thin, and ring shaped foods cook most successfully

in the microwave. Quantity of foods: The number of

microwaves in your oven remains

constant regardless of how much

food is being cooked. Therefore, the

more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember

to decrease cooking times by at least one-third when halving a recipe.

Cooking Utensils

I CAUTION I

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS

Just read through the following 5. checklist.

Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven:

Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resem- 2. bles lightning. Most heat-resistant non-metallic cooking utensils are

safe for use in your microwave oven.

However, some may contain materi- als that render them unsuitable as

microwave cookware. If you have any

doubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to find out if it

can be used inyour microwave oven. Testing utensils for microwave

use: Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water

in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water

heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by

the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You probably

have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven.

Dinner plates: Many kinds of

dinnerware are microwave-safe.

If in doubt, consult the manufac-

turer's literature or perform the microwave test.

Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave- safe. This includes all brands of

oven-tempered glass cookware.

However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might

shatter as the food warms.

Paper: Paper plates and con- tainers are convenient and

safe to use in your microwave oven, provided the cooking

time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and

moisture, Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods

and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In general,

avoid colored paper products as the color may run.

Plastic storage containers: These can be used to hold foods

that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be

used to hold foods that will need considerable time inthe oven as

hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.

Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-safe provided

they are specially made for cooking. However, be sure to

make a slit in the bag so that

steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture.

Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapes and sizes of

microwave cookware is avail- able. For the most part, you can

probably cook with items you already have on hand rather

than investing in new kitchen

equipment.

Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic: Containers made of

these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven,

but they should be tested to be

sure.

Features

NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120- Volt/60 Hz AC circuit. This oven is designed for built-in installation. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Oven Front Plate

Window Display Window

Door Screen Control Panel

Safety Door

Lock System

Your oven will be packed with the fol-

Turntable

Shaft

Rotating Ring

lowing materials:

Glass Turntable .......... 1 each

Owner's Manual .......... 1 each

Turntable Shaft .......... 1 each

Rotating Ring ............ 1 each

This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recom- mended for commercial purposes and will void the warranty.

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

JMC8127DD

Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Current 13 A Power Consumption 1,500 W

Output (IEC 60705 1,000 W Standard)

Oven Capacity 1.5 cu.ft. Turntable Diameter 12¾"

Weight (approx.): Black/White/Bisque 69.8 Ibs.

Stainless Steel 71.8 Ibs. Outer Dimensions 26_'4"x 237A6''

(W x H x D) x 20N6"

JMC8130DD

Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Input Current 13 A Power Consumption 1,500 W

Output (IEC 60705 1,000 W Standard)

Oven Capacity 1.5 cu.ft. Turntable Diameter 12¾"

Weight (approx.):

Black/White/Bisque 76.7 Ibs.

Stainless Steel 78.7 Ibs.

Outer Dimensions 29¾" x 23_46"

(W x H x D) x 20_6"

TURNTABLE

INSTALLATION

1. Place the rotating ring on the cavi- ty bottom.

2. Place the turntable on top of the rotating ring as shown in the dia- gram. Make sure the turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable

shaft.

Hub

(Underside)

Turntable

_ otating

Ring

Never place the turntable upside

down. The turntable should never be restricted.

Both turntable and rotating ring must always be used during cook- ing.

All food and containers of food are always placed on the turntable for

cooking. The turntable rotates clockwise

and counter clockwise; this is nor- mal.

If turntable or rotating ring cracks or breaks, contact your nearest

authorized service center for more information regarding replace-

ment.

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

• When installing a built-in oven, an opening is required:

27" microwave oven: 251,_+ 1/_6"(W) x 221_± 1/_6"(H) x 231/_min. (D)

30"microwave oven: 281/2± 1/_8"(W) x 221_± 1/_6"(H)

x 231/2min. (D)

• Blocking the intake and/or outlet opening can damage the oven.

Plug oven into a standard 120- Volt/60 Hz household outlet. Be

sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that the

microwave is the only appliance on the circuit.

(__ Turntable

Shaft

Control Panel

soup/ Sauce

Frozen

Entree

Reheat

Entree

Pizza

1. Display window

Upper line: The word prompt scrolls to guide you when setting the clock and at every operating stage. It shows power level when

using timed cooking.

Lower line: Counts down cooking time in minutes and/or seconds.

Shows clock time when oven is not in use. Shows kitchen timer time when this feature is selected.

2. Auto Sensor Keypads (pgs. 13-14)

- Soup/Sauce

- Reheat Entree

- Frozen Entree

- Pizza Slice

- Popcorn

- Baked Potato

- Fresh Vegetable

- Frozen Vegetable

These Sensor keypads provide

accurate and fast microwaving for a variety of popular foods with no guesswork.

5!ice

Baked

Potato

Frozen

Vegetable

Fr_h

V_Jetobte

Popcom

Ra id

Defrost

Auto

ILoverage

Custom Control _13_ Start Cook Power

Program Setup _ Time I 0 I tevd

3. Rapid Defrost (pg. 15)

Provides faster defrosting results. This option is excellent for thaw-

ing lib. of frozen ground beef.

4. Auto Defrost (pg. 15) Provides thorough defrosting

results.

5. Beverage (pg. 13) This keypad heats one to three 8

oz. cups.

6. Stop/Clear

Clears all previous settings if pressed before cooking starts.

Press once to stop oven during

cooking, press twice to stop and clear all entries.

7. Timer (pg. 11)

8. Clock (pg. 11)

9. Custom Program (pg. 11)

I t++o++ll7 2 3

I I I 1 Mln+ 2 Mtn. 3 Min.

ILe. 114 5 6

4 Min+ S Min,

I JI

@._ Add3oseo17 8 9

10.Control Setup (pg. 13)

Allows the customization of the following oven feature settings.

- Sound

- Clock Display

- Display Scroll Speed

- Lbs/Kg

- Volume Level

- Language Option

11. More/Less (pg. 13)

12. Add 30 Sec. (pg. 11)

13. Start To start cooking.

14. Number Keys Allows for the immediate start of

one of 5 preset times from 1 to 5 minutes,

15. Cook Time (pg. 12)

16, Power Level (pg.12)

Operating Instructions

12-Hour CLOCK and

TIMER

Oven is equipped with a 12-hour clock and a timer that can be set up to 99

minutes and 99 seconds. Clock does not display AM or PM.

To set clock:

Stop

Clear

Clock

Start

To set timer:

Stop

Clear

Timer

Start

1. Touch STOP CLEAR pad.

2. Touch CLOCK pad.

• ENTER TIME

OF DAY scrolls

through display.

3. Enter desired time

by using digit touch pads.

• TOUCH START

scrolls through display.

4. Touch START.

1. Touch STOP CLEAR pad.

2. Touch TIMER pad.

• ENTERTIME IN

MIN. AND SEC. scrolls through

display.

3. Enter desired time

by using digit touch pads.

• TOUCH START

scrolls through display.

4. Touch START.

• To cancel timer at any time,

press STOP CLEAR pad.

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need

to touch START.

NOTE: If you touch Add 30 Sec., it will add 30 seconds up to 9 minutes

59 seconds. Example: To set for 2 minutes.

Add Touch Add 30 Sec.

30 Sec. 4 times. The oven

begins cooking and display shows time counting down.

CHILD LOCK

This safety feature prevents unwant- ed oven operation. Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the con-

trol panel.

If the CHILD LOCK is set and you

touch another cooking pad, the word

LOCKED shows in the display.

Cancel the child lock according to the procedure below.

To set the child lock:

Stop 1. Touch STOP

Clear CLEAR.

To cancel the child lock:

2. Touch and hold 0

pad until the word

LOCKED

appears in the display and two beeps are heard.

Touch and hold 0

pad until the word LOCKED

disappears in the display.

CUSTOM PROGRAM

CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking

immediately

Example: To cook for 2 minutes at

60% power.

Custom

Program

Power

Level

Start 5.Touch START.

To recall the custom program:

Custom 1. Touch CUSTOM

Program PROGRAM.

Start 2. Touch START.

1. Touch CUSTOM

PROGRAM.

Display scrolls

the words TOUCH START OR ENTER NEW TIME.

2. Enter cooking time. Display scrolls TOUCH

START OR POWER.

3. Touch POWER

LEVEL. Display

scrolls ENTER

POWER LEVEL

0TO 10.

4. Enter power level

6. Display scrolls

P 60 TOUCH

START.

Display scrolls

the words TOUCH START OR ENTER NEW TIME.

After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the oven will operate normally.

Instructions (cont'd)

COOK TIME

This function allows you to cook food for a desired amount of time.

Because many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER), there are 10 power level settings in

addition to HI-POWER. When cooking is complete, beeps will

sound. The word COOKEND shows

in the display window. Then the oven shuts itself off.

NOTE: If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power

HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 4 and 5 below.

Example: To cook food on 80% Power (power 8) for 5 minutes 30

seconds.

Cook 1. Touch COOK

Time TIME pad.

2. Touch number keys.

• ENTER COOK- ING TIME scrolls

through display.

5 3 0 3. Enter 5 minutes 30

5 Min.3 Min. seconds by touch-

ing [5], [3], and [0]. Display scrolls

the words 5:30 TOUCH START

OR POWER.

Power 4. Touch POWER

Level LEVEL. Display

scrolls the words ENTER POWER LEVEL 0 TO 10.

5. Touch 8.

To select power

level 80%. Display

scrolls the words P 80 TOUCH START.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART

Power

Level Use

• Boiling water.

(HIGH)

MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK

For Multi-Stage cooking, touch

COOK TIME and repeat Cook Time steps 3-5 in previous section before

touching the START pad. Auto Defrost can be programmed

before the first stage to defrost first and then cook.

• Making candy.

• Cooking poultry pieces, fish and vegetables.

• Cooking tender cuts of meat.

• Whole poultry.

9 • Reheating rice, pasta and vegetables.

8 • Reheating prepared foods quickly.

• Reheating sandwiches.

7 • Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.

• Cooking cakes, breads.

• Melting chocolate.

6 • Cooking veal.

• Cooking whole fish.

• Cooking puddings and custard.

5 • Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.

• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip. 4 • Thawing meat, poultry and seafood. 3 • Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

• Cooking pork chops, roast.

2 • Taking chill out of fruit.

• Softening butter.

1 • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

• Softening butter and cream cheese. 0 • Standing time.

• Independent timer.

MICROWAVE POWER

LEVELS

Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table above will give you some idea of which foods are pre- pared at each of the various power

levels.

Start 6. Touch START.

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, all

of the Cook time, Add 30 Sec., and

Sensor Cook programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add

10 seconds to the cooking time each

time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.You must wait until the control display begins to count down before adding or sub- tracting time.

Example: To adjust the SENSOR COOK (ex. popcorn) cooking time

for a longer time, or for a shorter time.

Popcorn 1. Touch POPCORN.

Display scrolls the

word POPCORN.

2. Press the MORE or

LESS pad during time countdown. MORE or

LESS will not operate

during display scrolling.

BEVERAGE

This pad heats beverages in 8 oz. cups.

Example: To heat two 8 oz. cups of coffee:

Beverage 1. TouchBEVERAGE.

Display scrolls the words BEV TOUCH 1

TO 3 SERVING.

2 2. Touch number 2. The

2 Min. oven will start automat-

ically.

NOTE: Be careful, the beverage will be very hot. Sometimes liquids heat- ed in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.

CONTROL SET-UP

CONTROL SET-UP allows you to set

the oven for your preferences. You can select SOUND ON/OFF,

CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG, VOLUME LEVEL and LAN-

GUAGE OPTION.

Example 1: To turn off Sound of beeper.

Control 1.

Setup

1 the words SOUND ON

7Min. TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH

,-_ the words SOUND OFF.

2 Min.

NOTE: To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 - 2 then touch num-

ber 1. Example 2: To select kg unit.

Control 1.Touch CONTROL SET-

Setup UP. Six modes show

Touch CONTROL SET-

UP. Six modes show in

the display repeatedly.

2. Touch 1. Display scrolls

3. Touch 2. Display scrolls

The current time will be

displayed.

4 Min.

2 Min.

NOTE: To select LBS., repeat steps 1-2 then, touch number 1.

in the display continu-

ously.

2. Touch 4. Display scrolls the words LBS. TOUCH

1 KG TOUCH 2.

3. Touch 2. Display scrolls the words KG. The cur-

rent time will be dis- played.

SENSOR COOK OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

For most Sensor Cook programs, a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided on the next pages. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.

Hints

1. Make sure the door remains closed.

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

3. Opening the door or touching the

STOP CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop.

4. Before using Sensor Cook, make

sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the

oven are dry, to assure the best

results.

cont.

CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHART

2 3

4 5 6

NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default settings are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed, LBS, Medium

FUNCTION

SOUND ON / OFF CLOCK ON / OFF

SCROLL SPEED

LBS./ KG

VOLUME LEVEL

LANGUAGE OPTION

Volume and English.

Sound On or Sound Off

Clock On or Clock Off Slow, Normal, or Fast

Low, Medium, High

English, Spanish, French

CHOICE

Lbs or Kg

REMARKS

All of the keysound and End of Cycle sound on or off. When clock isoff nothingdisplays when oven is not in use.

Control speed of message that scrollsacross display. Set controlto LBS. or KG for Auto Defrost.

Controls volume of key sound.

Select language of message that scrolls across display.

Instructions (cont'd)

5. Room temperature should not exceed 95° F.

6. Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before Sensor

Cooking.

Categories: Soup/Sauce

Baked Potato Frozen Entree

Frozen Vegetable

Reheat Entree Fresh Vegetable

Pizza Slice

Popcorn

SENSOR COOK CHART

Code

Category

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 the cooking time for each

food item. This feature has 8 food cat- egories.

Example: To cook FROZEN ENTREE.

Frozen 1. Touch FROZEN

Entree ENTREE.

Display scrolls the

words FROZEN

ENTREE and the microwave auto-

matically starts.

Direction

CAUTION

When popping popcorn:

After popping, open bag carefully. Popcorn and steam are extremely hot.

Do not reheat unpopped ker- nels or reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an

oven fire. Never use a brown paper

bag for popping corn. If you are using a microwave

popcorn popper, follow man- ufacturer's instructions. Do

not use Sensor Cook pop- corn program.

Amount

2 Baked Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the 1 - 4 medium approx.

3 Frozen Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave- 10 - 21 ozs.

4 Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in 1 - 4 cups

5 Reheat Arrange foods in center of plate or casserole and cover with plastic 10 - 21 ozs.

6 Fresh Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. 1 - 4 cups

7 Pizza Pizza should be refrigerated but not frozen. Place precooked pizza on 1 - 3 slices

Soup/

Sauce

Potato edge, at least one inch apart. 8 -10 ozs. each

Entree safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Vegetable an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap

Entree wrap and vent. Stir food after reheating. Food that cannot be stirred Entree, Casserole,

Vegetable Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with

Slice a paper towel or paper plate. Do not cover. Place pizza point toward (3 - 5 ozs/slice)

Cover soups with microwave-safe plastic wrap before heating. Turn

back corner to vent 1/2 to 1 inch. Stir soups after heating. Use a microwave-safe bowl, dish or mug. Do not cover utensil with glass lid. Allow to stand in microwave one minute after cooking. Fill 1/2 to 2/3 full.

and vent.

(e.g. lasagna) should be allowed to stand covered for approximately Pasta, in sauce, etc.

5 minutes after reheating.

plastic wrap and vent.

center. CAUTION: Be careful when eating pizza heated in the micro- wave. The pizza surface and sauce can be very hot.

1.5 - 4 cups (12 - 32 ozs)

8 Popcorn Follow package directions. Bag should be at room temperature. Do not 3.0 - 3.5 ozs.

use this feature if popcorn bag size is other than 3.0 - 3.5 ozs.

If you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during sensing, the process will be canceled.

AUTO DEFROST

Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature pro- vides you with the best defrosting

method for frozen foods. The AUTO DEFROST guide will show you which

defrost sequence is recommended

for the food you are defrosting. With the Auto Defrost feature, the

oven automatically sets the defrost-

ing time and power levels for you.

The oven automatically determines

required defrosting times for each

food item according to the weight you enter.

For added convenience, the Auto

Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange. Three different defrosting levels are provided.

1 MEAT 2 POULTRY 3 FISH

• You can select the category

by touching the numeric key 1 (MEAT), numeric key 2 (POUL- TRY), and numeric key 3 (FISH) after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad.

• Available weight is 0.1 - 6.0 Ibs.

(0.1 - 2.7 kgs).

Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of ground beef.

Auto

Defrost

1 Min,

1. Touch AUTO

DEFROST.

Display scrolls the

words MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3.

Touch 1.

Display scrolls the

words ENTER

WEIGHT.

I 2 3.

1 Min. 2 Min.

Start 4.

NOTE:

When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the

door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that

have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to

resume the defrost cycle.

• For best results, remove fish, shell- fish, meat, and poultry from its orig- inal 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.

Enter the weight by touching 1 and

Display scrolls the

words 1.2 TOUCH

START.

Touch START.

Defrosting starts.

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

Sequence

MEAT

POULTRY

FISH

BEEF

Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.

LAMB Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast

PORK

Chops (½ inchthick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs.

Rolled roast, Sausage.

VEAL Cutlets (1 lb. ½ inch thick)

POULTRY

Whole (under 4 Ibs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless) CORNISH HENS

Whole TURKEY Breast

FISH

Fillets, Whole Steaks

SHELLFISH

Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops

• For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,

scrape off thawed meat when the

beep sounds and continue defrost- ing.

• Place foods in a shallow container

or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.

• Food should still be somewhat icy

in the center when removed from the oven.

RAPID DEFROST

This feature provides defrosting for

1.0 lb. frozen ground beef.

Rapid

Defrost

Food

1. Touch RAPID

DEFROST.

The oven begins defrosting without

the need to touch START.

Fresh Chart

Cook time

Vegetable

Artichokes (8 ozs. each)

Asparagus, Fresh, spears

Beans, green and wax

Beets, Fresh

Broccoli, Fresh, speam

Cabbage, Fresh,

chopped Carrots, Fresh,

sliced Cauliflower,

Fresh, whole

Celery, Fresh, sliced

Corn, Fresh

Amount

2 medium 4 medium

1 lb.

2 cups

1 lb.

2 cups 4 cups

2 ears

at HIGH

(minutes)

5-8

10-12

3-7

7-10

12-16

5-9

5-7

3-6

6-10

3-5 7-9

5-8

Instructions

Trim. Add 2 tsp. water and 2 tsp. lemon juice. Cover. Cook stem end up.

Wash and turn half of spears around. Add ½ cup water. Cover.

Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Add ½cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking.

Place broccoli in baking dish.

Add ½ cup water. Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add ¼ cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Trim. Add ¼cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice. Add Y2cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.

Husk. Add 2 tsp water in 1½ qt. baking dish.

Cover.

Standing

Time

2-3 minutes

Mushrooms,

Fresh, sliced Parsnips, Fresh,

sliced

Peas, Green, Fresh

Sweet Potatoes, Whole Baking

(6-8 ozs. each) White Potatoes,

Whole Baking (6-8 ozs. each)

Spinach, Fresh, leaf

Squash, Acorn or Butternut, Fresh

Zucchini, Fresh, sliced

Zucchini, Fresh, whole

½ lb.

1 lb.

4 cups

2 medium 4 medium

2 potatoes 4 potatoes

1 lb.

1 medium

1 lb.

2-3½

4-8

6-9

5-7

6-11

5-7

8-13

5-7

6-8

5-8

7-8

Place mushrooms in 1½ qt. covered casserole.

Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.

Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.

Pierce potatoes several times with fork.

Add ½ cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.

Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover.

Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.

Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking.

2-3 minutes

2-3 minutes 2-3 minutes

2-3 minutes

I CAUTION I

To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at soume by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker.

Before cleaning the oven, unplugthe power supply cord of the oven or open the oven door to prevent an accidental

oven start.

Part Inside of the Oven

Glass Tray and Rotating Ring

Control Panel

Door

Outside Oven Surface

Description

• Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers.

• It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to

assure a tight seal.

• Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.

• Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.

• The glass tray and rotating ring can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. ° Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth.

• The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

• If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door,

wipe the panel with a soft cloth.

• This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high

humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.

• Wipe with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Rinse and dry. Do not use

harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.

= To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be

allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.

Stainless Steel

° DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAININGCHLORINE BLEACH.

• ALWAYSWIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.

• Daily Cleaning/Light Soil - Wipe with one of thefollowing - soapy water, whitevinegar/water

solution, Formula409 Glassand SurfaceCleaner* or a similarglasscleaner- usinga sponge or softcloth.Rinseand dry.Topolishand help preventfingerprints, follow withStainlessSteel MagicSpray.*

• Moderate/Heavy Soil- Wipewithone ofthefollowing - Bon Ami, BakingSoda or Soft

Scrub*- usinga dampspongeor softcloth.Rinseand dry.Stubbornsoilsmay be removed witha dampScotch-Brite*pad;rubevenlywiththe grain.Rinseanddry.To restorelusterand

removestreaks, follow withStainlessSteelMagic Spray.

• Discoloration - Usinga damp spongeor softcloth,wipe withCameo Stainless Steel

Cleaner*. Rinseimmediatelyanddry.Toremovestreaksand restoreluster,followwith

StainlessSteel MagicSpray.

After cleaning the oven, be sure the rotating ring and glass tray are in the correct position.

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting.

*Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

I &WARNING I

To avoid risk of severe personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not remove outer case at any time. Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check the following listto be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.

Problem

Oven will not start

Arcing or sparking

Uneven cooking or poor defrosting

Overcooked foods

Undercooked foods

Possible Causes

• Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.

-Plug into the outlet.

• Door is open.

-Close the door, open, and try again.

• Wrong operation is set.

-Check operation instructions.

• Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.

-Use microwave-safe cookware only.

• The oven is operated when empty.

-Do not operate with oven empty.

• Food soils remain in the cavity.

-Clean cavity with wet towel.

• Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.

-Use microwave-safe cookware only.

• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.

-Use correct time/Cooking power level.

• Food is not turned or stirred.

-Turn or stir food.

• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.

-Use correct time/Cooking power level.

• Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.

-Use microwave-safe cookware only.

• Food is not defrosted completely.

-Completely defrost food.

• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.

-Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.

• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.

-Use correct time/Cooking power level.

ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL

• Dull thumping sound during oven operation.

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around door or outer wrapper.

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high.

• Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations. It is similar to the interference caused by other small

appliances such as mixers, blow dryer, etc.

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