TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... |
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Cooking at High Cook Power |
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Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels |
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SAFETY................................................................ |
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Popcorn |
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Important Safety Instructions |
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Potato |
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Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To |
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Cook.............................................................. |
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Excessive Microwave Energy |
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Pizza |
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Cooking Guide for One Touch Cook |
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INFORMATION..................................................... |
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Reheat........................................................... |
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Location of Model Number |
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Beverage |
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Oven Specifications |
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Cooking Guide for Reheat............................. |
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Electrical Rating |
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Auto Defrost |
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Electrical Requirements |
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Defrosting Tips |
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Grounding Instructions |
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Auto Defrost Chart |
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Microwave Oven Features |
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Two Position Metal Rack............................... |
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Oven Control Panel |
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COOKING ........................................................... |
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OPERATION ........................................................ |
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Getting the Best Cooking Results |
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Learn about your Microwave Oven |
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Fish & Shellfish |
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Clock |
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Appetizers/Sauces/Soups |
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Kitchen Timer.................................................. |
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Meat |
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Light Timer |
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Poultry |
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Vent Hi/Low/Off............................................... |
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Pasta and Rice |
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Turntable On/Off |
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Child Lock |
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MAINTENANCE.................................................. |
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Light Hi/Low/Off |
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Care and Cleaning |
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Custom Set |
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Metal Rack |
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Help................................................................. |
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Cleaning the Grease Filters |
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Hold Warm |
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Charcoal Filter Replacement......................... |
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EZ on |
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Cooktop/Countertop Light Replacement |
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More/Less |
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Oven Light Replacement............................... |
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Custom Cook |
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Questions and Answers |
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Cooking at Lower Power Levels |
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Microwave Utensil Guide |
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ................... |
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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.
?Read all the instructions before using your oven.
?Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.
?Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 4.
?Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.
?If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.
?To avoid a fire hazard:
Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can starts a fire in the oven.
?Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in its manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
?Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water -for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
?Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
?Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.
? When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
?Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.
Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies,
etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the
power lines, it may cause the oven to turn on.
Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to
remove them before placing the item in the oven.
? If a fire should start:
Keep the oven door closed.
Turn the oven off.
Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
? To avoid electric shock:
This appliance must be grounded. Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical grounding instructions on page 5.
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.
Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in
water.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
?Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.
?When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
service personnel.
?Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
?Do not mount onen a sink.
?Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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? To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause personal injury.
Do not heat small-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.
Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.
Do not attempt home canning in your
microwave oven.
Do not heat the following items in the
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell; water
with oil or fat; sealed containers or closed glass
jars. These items may explode.
?Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.
?Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
?Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
Do not allow the gray film on special microwave- cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.
Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor. Use
a microwavable dish.
Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly,
you could damage the oven floor.
? Preserve the metal rack:
Remove the metal rack from the oven when you are not using it.
Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in it. The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use pot
holders to remove it after cooking.
Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal rack.
?This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 interlock.
?Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
door (bent)
hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
door seals and sealing surfaces.
?Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
?The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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Please read this owner's manual. It will tell you how to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts, the service center will require the complete model number of your microwave oven. The number is on the oven front as shown in the illustration below.
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power |
1,000W (IEC 705 Standard) |
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16"(W) x 16-7/16"(H) x 15-1/2"(D)
Cavity Volume |
1.7 Cu.ft |
Net Weight |
60 lbs. |
ELECTRICAL RATING
*Electrical Rating of the Oven: 120V AC, 60Hz
*13 Amp./ 1,500W ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +
Ventilation Fan)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING - If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation Instructions for directions on placing the cord properly. Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it in
If it is necessary 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.
Ensure proper ground exists before use
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Model and Serial
Number Plate
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Vent Grille |
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Door Handle |
Two-position |
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Metal Rack |
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Window with |
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Metal Shield |
Cooking Guide |
Door Safety
Lock System
Oven Control
Grease Filter |
Panel |
Glass Turntable
Cooktop/Countertop Light
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1.DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.
2.MORE: Press this pad to add ten seconds of
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cooking time each time you press it. |
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See page |
for more information. |
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LESS: Press this pad to subtract ten seconds of |
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cooking time each time you press it. |
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See page |
for more information. |
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AUTO DEFROST: Press this pad to select food type |
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and defrost food by weight. |
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See page |
for more information. |
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ONE TOUCH CONTROL: Press these keys let you |
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cook foods easily. |
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See page |
for more information. |
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NUMBER: Press number pads to enter cooking |
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time, power level, quantities, or weights. |
7.POWER LEVEL: Press this pad to select a cooking power level.
8.TIME COOK: Press this pad followed by number Pads to set a cooking time.
9.STOP/CLEAR: Press this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.
10.START: Press this pad to start a function. If you
open the door after oven begins to cook, START again.
11.CUSTOM SET: Press this pad to change the oven's default settings for sound, clock, display
speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.
See page for more information.
12. HOLD WARM: Press this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes.
See page for more information.
13. EZ ON: Press this pad to cook for 30 seconds at 100% power level.
See page for more information.
14. CUSTOM COOK: Press this pad to recall one cooking instruction
memory.
See page for more information.
15. LIGHT TIMER: Press this pad to set the light timer. See page for more information.
16.KITCHEN TIMER: Press this pad to set the kitchen timer.
See page
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TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Press this pad to turn off |
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the turntable. OFF will appear in the display. |
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See page |
for more information. |
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CLOCK(TIME OF DAY): Press this pad to enter |
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the time of day. |
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See page |
for more information. |
19.HELP: Press this pad to learn how to use each oven function.
See page for more information.
20.VENT HI/LOW/OFF: Press this pad to turn the fan on or off.
See page for more information.
21. LIGHT HI/LOW/OFF: Press this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light.
See page for more information.
WARNING:
DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY WITHOUT FOOD IN IT. OTHERWISE THE OVEN MAY BE DAMAGED.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to |
examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the |
choose the best power level for the food you are |
amount of microwave power you are using. |
cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, |
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POWER LEVEL |
MICROWAVE OUTPUT |
10 |
100% |
HIGH |
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USE
?Boil water.
?Cook ground beef.
?Make candy.
?Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
?Cook fish and poultry.
?Preheat browning dish.
990%
880%
770%
660%
550%
440%
330%
220%
110%
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?Reheat meat slices quickly.
?Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
?All reheating.
?Cook scrambled eggs.
?Cook breads and cereal products.
?Cook cheese dishes, veal.
? Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
?Cook pasta.
?Cook meats, whole poultry.
?Cook custard.
?Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.
?Cook less tender cuts of meat.
?Reheat frozen convenience foods.
?Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
?Cooking small quantities of food.
?Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some
?Soften butter and cream cheese.
?Heating small amounts of food.
?Soften ice cream.
?Raise yeast dough.
?Standing time.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR ONE TOUCH COOK
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CATEGORY |
QUANTITY |
1 cup
Vegetables and
2 tbsp water
2 cups
DIRECTIONS
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Add water according to the quantity.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 5 minutes.
FRESH
1
VEGETABLE
FROZEN
2
VEGETABLE
3RICE
4CASSEROLE
5FROZEN ENTREE
Vegetables and 1/4 cup of water
3 cups
Vegetables and 1/3 cup of water
4 cups
Vegetables and 1/2 cup of water
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
1 cup
of long grain rice and
2 1/4 cups of water
2 cups
of long grain rice and
4 1/4 cups of water
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
10 oz
20 oz
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Let stand 5 minutes.
In large microwavable casserole, combine water, rice, margarine and salt.
Cover with microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Follow the package directions example of one frozen entree is lasagna with meat savce, chicken with rice,
breast with rice and vegetable.
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AUTO DEFROST CHART
Sequence Food
MEAT BEEF
Ground beef
Cubes for stew
Hamburger patties
Pot roast
Rib roast, Rump roast
Chuck roast
PORK
Bacon, Hot Dogs
Sausage, Links
Sausage, Bulks
Ribs, Roast
LAMB
Ribs
Roasts
POULTRY POULTRY
Whole Chicken
Chicken Pieces
CORNISH HENS
Whole, Split
TURKEY
Breast(under 6 lbs.)
STEAKS/ BEEF STEAKS CHOPS
PORK CHOPS
LAMB CHOPS
FISH
Steaks, Whole fish
Fillets
SHELLFISH
At Beep
Turn over. Remove thawed portions and break apart. Return remainder to oven. Turn over. Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over(finish defrosting breastside down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Turn over and rearrange. Cover head and tail with foil.
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible.
Crabmeat, Shrimp |
Rearrange and break apart. |
Lobster tails |
Turn over and rearrange. |
Scallops |
Turn over and rearrange. |
Note: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs(4.0kg).
Stand Time
5min.
5min.
5min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
2 min.
5min.
5min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min. Rinse under
cold running water.
5-10 min.
10-20 min. Rinse under
cold running water.
10-20 min. Rinse under
cold running water.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
5min.
5min. Rinse under cold water to separate.
5min.
5min.
5min.
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TWO POSITION METAL RACK
The two position Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven.
NOTE:
?Rack must be on 4 supports when used.
?Insert the rack securely into the four supports on the side walls of the oven.
?Turn the rack upside-down when using taller containers on the bottom of the oven.
WARNING:
DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY WITHOUT FOOD
ON METAL RACK, OTHERWISE THE OVEN MAY BE
DAMAGED.
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