Magic Chef DM15H 14B Use Ard Care Instructions
MAGIC OF
MICROWAVE
COOKBOOK
PLUS, USE ARD CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLE CODE PROGRAMS..........................................11-19
EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE About coded cookingprograms ........................11
MICROWAVEENERGY..........................................1 SE'R'ING "CONVENIENCE AND FROZEN" ......12
Code chart .........................................................13
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................1-2 SETTING "COOK BY WEIGHT"..........................14
Code chart .........................................................15
INSTALLATION.......................................................3 SETTING "DEFROST BY WEIGHT". ..................16
Defrostingtips....................................................17
OVEN FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS/ SETTING "REHEAT". ...........................................18
DEFINITIONS .........................................................4 Codechart.........................................................19
CONTROL PANEL.....:............................................5 CARE & MAINTENANCE.....................................20
Cleaning
SETTINGTHE CLOCK...........................................6 Outsidesurfaces
Interiorsurfaces
SE'n'ING THE OVENTIMER.................................7 Replacingovenlightbulb
SE'n'ING THE COOKTIME ...................................8 SERVICE ...............................................................21
Beforecallingservicechart
SE'I'rlNG "SPEED DEFROST" ............................9 Howto obtainservice
SETTING "POPCORN", .......................................10 SPECIAL COOKING TIPS ..............................22-29
RECIPES/COOKINGINFORMATION............30-54
RECIPEINDEX................................................55-56
WARRANTY..........................................................57
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
The Federal_Governmentrequires that Includethe MODEL NUMBER and SERIAL
records be filed on the location of all micro- NUMBER in all correspondence. These
wave ovens. A registration card, packed inside numbers are found on the rating plate which is
this oven, is used to track the location of our located inside the oven cavity. Write the
microwave ovens. Please fill in the registration information here for handy reference.
card now and mail to us. Ifyou move, register
your new address by writing to us at the
iaddress below. If you bought this microwave
oven from a previous owner, please establish DATEPURCHASED:
your ownership by writing to:
Microwave Records MODELNUMBER:
240 Edwards St. S.E.
Cleveland, TN 37311
SERIALNUMBER:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY
A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
the door open since open-door operation It is particularly important that the oven door
can result in harmful exposure to microwave close properly and that there is no damage to
energy. It is important not to defeat or the (1) Door (bent), (2) hinges and latches
tamper with the safety interlocks. (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and
B. Do not place any object between sealing surfaces.
oven front face and the door or allow D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on by anyone except properly qualified service
sealing surfaces, personnel.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Whenusingelectricalappliances,basicsafety servicefacilityforexamination,repairorreplacement.
precautionsshouldbefollowed,includingthefollowing: Donot attemptto serviceorrepairthis appliance.
WARNING--To reducethe riskof burns,electrical 10. Do notcoveror blockanyopeningson the
shock,fire, injuryto personsor exposureto excessive appliance.Do notstore itemson topof microwave
microwaveenergy: ovenifthere arelouversontop of oven.
1. READALLTHE INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING 11. Do notstorethisapplianceoutdoors.Donot
THEAPPLIANCE. usethisproductnearwater-for example,near
2. Readandfollow the specific"Precautionsto avoid a kitchensink,ina wet basement,or neara
possibleexposureto excessivemicrowaveenergy" swimmingpool,and thelike.
foundabove. 12. Donot immersecord or pluginwater.
3. Thisappliancemustbe groundedandproperly 13. Keepcordaway fromheatedsurfaces.
polarized.Connectonlyto a properlygroundedand 14. Donot letcord hangoveredgeof table or counter.
polarizedoutlet.See'GroundingIns'mJctJons"onpage3. 15.When cleaningsurfacesof doorandoventhat
4. Installor locatethisapplianceonly in accordance cometogetheronclosingthe door,use onlymild,
withtheinstallationinstructionsdescribedinthis nonabrasivesoapsordetergentsappliedwitha
manual, spongeor soft cloth.
5. Someproductssuchas wholeeggsandsealed
containers,suchasclosedglassjars, mayexplode 16. Toreducethe riskof firein the ovencavity:
andshouldnot be heatedinthis oven. a. Do notovercookfood,especiallystarchy
6. Usethis applianceonlyforitsintendeduseas itemssuchaspotatoesandfattyitemssuch
describedin the manual.Donotusecorrosive as bacon.Carefullyattendapplianceifpaper,
chemicalsorvaporsinthis appliance.This typeof plastic,or othercombustiblematerialsare
ovenis specificallydesignedto heat,cook,dry,or placedinsidetheovento facilitatecooking.
defrostfood. It is notdesignedfor industrial, b. Removewire twist-tiesfrom paperor plastic
laboratory,or commercialuse.Itis intendedfor bag beforeplacingbagin oven.
homeuseonly.Do not usefordryingclothes,linens, c. If materialsinsidetheoven shouldignite,keep
newspaper,orsimilarnon-foodtype items, ovendoor closed,turnovenoff,anddisconnect
7. Makesurethat allpersonsusingthis appliance, the powercord, or shut offpoweratthe fuseor
especiallychildren,arecloselysupervisedand circuitbreakerpanel.
properlyinstructedon howto usethisappliance, d. Do notusethe cavityfor storagepurposes.
8. Donotoperatethisapplianceifithas adamaged Do notleavepaper products,cooking utensils,
cordor plug,if it isnotworkingproperly,or if it has orfoodinthe cavitywhennotin use.
beendamagedordropped. _ e. Donotput metalinsidethe oven,exceptas
9. This applianceshouldbeservicedonlyby qualified specificallydescribedin the manualor
servicepersonnel.Contactthe nearestauthorized cookbookifsuppliedwiththis oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
17.Useonlycookingutensilsandaccessoriesmade preventsabruptboiloversthatsometimesoccur
foruseinthe microwaveandspecificallydescribed afterair-depletedliquidsareheated,especiallyin
in this manual.Usealuminumfoil onlyasdirected tall,narrowcontainers.
in this book. 23. Do notfry or deepfatfry in this microwaveoven.
18.Donotuseoutdoors. Hotoil candamageovenpartsand utensilsand
19.Donotpoppopcornin anythingotherthana even resultinskin burns.
microwaveovenpopperunlessitisa specially 24. Plasticwrap: Useonlythosetypesdesignedfor
treatedbaglabeled:"Microwavepopcornintended microwaveovenuse andavoidforminganair-tight
foruseinthemicrowave", seal.Foldbacka smallcornerorcuta smallslitto
20. Neveruse brownpaperbags,glassor plastic allowsteamto escape.Usepet holderswith plastic
bowls,orother unsuitablecontainerstopop wrap-coveredutensils.
popcorn.Toavoidscorchingandburning,remove 25. Staynearthe appliancewhileitisin useandcheck
popcornafterpoppinghasslowedtotwo orthree cookingprogressfrequently.Leavingthe appliance
secondsbetweenpeps.Prolongedpeppingcan unattendedmayresult inovercookedfood and
causesmokingfromoverheatedoil,breakageof possiblya fire in youroven.
dishes,damagetoovenandeventuallya fire.
21. Donot removetheoutercaseorthe plasticstirrer 26. BUILT-ININSTALLATIONSONLY:
coverinsidetheovencavity. Donot mountanyportionof ovenover asink or
22.Brisklystir liquidsorpureedbabyfoodbefore any otherheatingappliance.
heating'andreheatingto incorporateair.This
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVETIPS TO AVOID OVEN DAMAGE
Donot operate microwaveovenwhen empty PREVENT BURSTINGOR EXPLOSIONS FROM
orwith empty utensils. FOODAND CONTAINERS
Never usesharp-edged utensilsinor near Pierce microwavable plastic bags and pouches
the oven. for frozen foods before heating. Piercefoods with
DO NOT USE WHITE CERAMIC BROWNING heavyskins such as potatoes,whole squash, apples
DISH INTHIS OVEN. High heat from underside of and chestnuts before cooking. Piercing allows steam
dish can permanently scorch oven turntable, to escape and eliminatespressure build-up.
USE ALUMINUM FOILonly as directed inthis CONTAINERSWITH RESTRICTEDOPENINGS
book. Small stripsof foil on meats are helpful in such as narrow-necked pop bottlesor salad dressing
shielding microwaves to preventovercooked areas, bottlesshould never be placed in the microwave for
Low-sidedaluminum foil pans, suchas TV dinner either defrosting or heating.These can explode,
trays,may be used. even if the top has been removed, when heat has
Use careto keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch built up in the lowerportion of the container.
awayfrom oven walls, door ortop. Metalplaced RAW EGGS INTHE SHELL OR HARD COOKED
closerthan 1-inchfrom interiorsurfaces can cause EGGS should never be microwaved. Eggs heat so
arcing(electricalsparks). Ifarcing occurs, stop quicklythat pressure build-up mightnot be avoided,
microwaveandremove foil. and an explosion could occur.
Dyesused in microwave popcorn bags can Do not use recycled paper products when
discoloroven's turntable. Before microwaving, microwaving.They maycontain small metal
placebags on popcorn tray supplied withoven, fragments which could ignite.
oron other microwave-safe utensil.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
This oven was carefully packed and shipped in WARNING
goodcondition.Ifyoufindshippingdamages,notify
thedealerimmediately. Toprovidecontinuousprotectionagainstelectrical
Removeall packing materialsboth outside and shock,connecttoproperlygroundedoutletsonly.
insidethe oven before using it. Improperuseof thegroundingplug canresultin
a riskofelectricalshock.
This microwave oven is designed for household
use only.It is not intendedfor commercialor DONOT,UNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES,CUTOFF
industrialuse. THE3RDGROUNDINGPRONG.
Somemodels are designed as a countertop unit
only and not intended for built-inapplications. EXTENSION CORDS
The oven can be set on any sturdy counter,shelf,
table, roomdivider or rolling cart. If it is necessary to use an EXTENSION CORD,
useonly 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
Theoven requires free movement of air for proper grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will
operation. DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS located on accept the plugon the appliance. The marked rating
the back and underneaththe oven. Also, do not ofthe extension cord should be equal to or greater
removethe feetfrom the bottom of the oven. than the electrical rating of the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DONOT USE EXTENSION CORDS FOR
BUILT-INAPPLICATIONS.CONSULT A QUALIFIED
This appliance must be grounded. Inthe event of ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALLTHE APPROPRIATE
an electricalshortcircuit, grounding reducesthe risk RECEPTACLE.
of electricshock by providing an escape wire for the
electriccurrent. INTERFERENCE WARNING
This appliance isequipped with a grounding plug. Microwave ovens generate radio frequency
The plug must be plugged into a 120volt, 15ampere energy during operation and if not installedproperly,
outletthat is properly installed and grounded in
may cause interference to radio and television
accordancewith applicable electrical codes, reception. Youcan determine ifthis unit is causing
For proper operation, noother appliance should interference by turning it on and offwhile the
be on the same circuit as the microwave oven. interferenceis occurring. If interference occurs it may
Consulta qualified electrician orserviceman be corrected by one or more of the following
if the grounding instructions are not completely measures:
understood, or ifdoubt exists as to whether the a. Relocate the TV,radio, or microwave oven.
appliance is properly grounded, b. Plugthe oven into a differentoutlet so that
it and the receiver areon differentcircuits.
Ifthe interference persists,you maywant to consult
an experienced radio/televisiontechnician for
additionalsuggestions.
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OVEN FEATURES
_,..,, _-_;_--_-_ 1. Window door.
2. Rating plate (model and
t ii.______ I _" "J- serialnumbers).
__i I 3. Painted oven cavity.
4. Oven light bulb.
Control panel.
6. Safety interlock system.
7. Cook code chart.
SPECIFICATIONS
0.8 cu. ft. Series
Height (Exterior) 123/4'
Width (Exterior) 203/8"
Depth (Exterior) 13'/,"
Volume Inside (cu. ft.) 0.8
Approximate Shipping Weight 42 Ibs.
Total Connected Load (for 120 volts) 10Amps
Output Power (Watts) 600 watts*
_ecific_tions subject to change by manufacturer
• IEC test method
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN
THIS BOOKLET
GLOSSARYOFOVENFEATURES SPEEDDEFROST:SPEEDDEFROSTautomatically
MicrowaveWattage:Wattageaffectsmicrowave changespowersettingsthreetimesfor4 equally-timed
cooktime.Highwatt(800watt)microwaveovenscook gradually-lowerpowerstages. Forfirst1/4of SPEED
fasterthan mediumwatt(600 watt)ovens.Microwavetimes DEFROSTtime,oven microwavesat80% of power.
onfood packagesusuallycorrelatetowattages.(EX: Thesecond1/4oftime is at 60%,then 40%and 20%.
"Microwave5to7 minutes(600to650-wattoven.") Ifyour Gradualpower reductiongivesfastestdefrostingpossible
wattageishigherthanon pkg.reducetime; with leastamountofheatingneartheendof thawingperied.
iflower,addtime. Two-StageOvenSettings:COOKfunctioncan manually
VersatileOvenTimer:Timercanbe usedalonewhile besetto sequencetwopowerstages. Touch"COOK,"then
nocookingtakesplace.Italsosetsall microwavefunctions, timeand power(ifdifferentthan HI),for the firststage;
whetheryou manuallyentertime,or ovenautomatically retouch"COOK;'time and lowerpowerbeforetouching
entersthetimecalculatedfromcodesfromchartinsidethe START.This givesgradually-lowertwo-stepheating.You
oven.You canalsodobothtypesoftiming(non-cooking canstagedefrost-and-cookalso.Set SPEEDDEFROST
andcooking)simultaneously.Whensimultaneoustiming, andtime,thenentereitherone-stageortwo-stage"COOK;'
displaywillfavorthe cookingtime;after3 seconds,the non- Don'ttouch"START"untilallstagesareentered.
cookingtimewillnot showondisplay,butyou can recallit by
touchingTIMERpad.
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QUICK REFERENCE FOR USING
CONTROL PANEL
(Also see following pages for more detail.)
DISPLAY POWER PAD
When set, displays clock/timer; Use with timed COOK operation;
shows cookingfunction(COOK, cookingpower can be adjusted
DEFROST, etc.) and step-by-step when lower than HI (100%) is
word prompts (which tell you which Aftertouching,entersingle-
pad totouch) for easy oven setting, digitnumber representingdesired
lowerpercent ofpower.
COOK PAD
Touch COOK, then set microwave TIMER
time and touch START for recipes \ Set any time, even whileoven
or packaged foods with microwave_ is operating. Touch pad, set time,
time nstruct ons ".-_,_.. ..... touch START. Touch RESET
SPEED DEFROST to cancel.
Automatically programs lower
power levels for even defrosting !_=_¢IED DEFROST BY WEIGHT
DEFROST Coded* defrosting for large meats.
of small, quickly-defrosted foods. _ Automatic contrels switch power
Must set TIME and START. /
IE431NllE--NVE-'mNCE t "-'--m'PHU,EIL'N/ levels tothaw without excessive
outside warming.
CONVENIENCE
AND FROZEN
Uses codes* to heat frozen
REHEAT
convenience foods where _ COOK BY DEFROSl" BY Set code* and number of individual
Mustn°microwaVesetLBS. timeandoz.iSgiven. / WEIGHT WEIGHT servings. No need to lookupcook
/ / time. For single serving, touch
COOK (ROAST) BY WEIGHT /
REHEAT,
the food's code and
Set code* then enter weight of / / POPCORN REHEAT /
START.
meat accurately. Easier than old / /
"minutes per pound" method. After / / NUMBER PADS
Touch toset Cook, Speed, Defrost,partial cooking, oven stops, leaving' /
time on display. Turn meat over l/ ,_ Timer and Clock.
and touch STARTto finish cooking./ 1 2 3 /
//
POPCORN / / RESET
Automatic one-step setting for a / Touch to clear displayof incorrect
entry or unused time after cooking;
3-3"2 oz. bag of microwave 4 5 6/ / also cancels timer.
popcorn. Touch POPCORN pad, )
then START.
/
CLOCK 7 18 9 START/STOP
Touch as final step insetting oven.
Touch pad twice, touch number Touch to stop microwaving while
oven is in operation (retouch to
pads and START to set clock. _ CLOCK 0 tRI_T / continue timing shown on display.)
/
Will notstop Timer; timer must be
_TOP/ cancelled with RESET pad.
*Chart on oven frame above door gives brief code descriptions.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Afterinstallingyour microwave, set the clock as prompt CLOCK shows on the display and four O's
aconvenienttimepiece in your kitchen. When the (two on either side of the colon) flash. Setclock
oven is first plugged into a walloutlet,the word using the following steps:
1 2 3 1 2 3
4 5 6 4 5 6
8 9 7 _8
1.TouchCLOCKpad I-WlCE. 2.Enter the currenttime of 3.Touch START/STOPto
Word prompts"EnterClock day bytouching the correct lock in the time. Colon will
"lime" show on the display, number pads. Digitalclock stop flashing and clock will
is in hours and minutesand begin to keep currenttime.
you must set at least 3 digits After clock has been set, the
(onefor hour(s) and two for word prompt CLOCK and time
minutes.)Forminutes less of day will always show on the
than 10,preceedthe "minutes" display unless oven isin a
digit by a 0. Example:for 5 cooking operation.
minutes past2, set 2:05.
Colonwill flash between hour
and minute digits.
NOTES ON SETTING THE CLOCK
IFYOU MAKEA MISTAKEin settingthe correct BEEPS DURING OVEN SE-I-FING
time, touch RESETto return to CLOCK prompt on
the display.Resetfollowing above steps. 1BEEP-ovenacceptsthe entry.Informationhas
TO RECALLTIME OF DAYWHILE YOU ARE beenenteredinthe correctsequence.
COOKING,touch CLOCK pad. Time of day will 2 BEEPS- oven does notacceptthe entry.You
appear in the display for 3 seconds before returning mayhaveenteredinformationout ofsequenceor,
to the display ofcooking time countingdown on with somecodes,outsidethe boundariesof weight
the display, ortime setting.Checkentryandtry again.
INTHE CASE OF POWER FAILURE,00's will flash
on either side of the colon (:)when power hasbeen
restored. Reset following the steps above.
SETTING THE OVEN TIMER
"13merworks independently of cooking and can be even though oven is also timing a microwave
setanytime forvarious kitchen tasks. Use oven timer cookingfunction. Set time asfollows:
_. 1 2 3 1 2 3
• l 4
1. TouchTIMER pad. Word 2. Enter the amount of time 3. TouchSTART/STOR Word
prompts ENTERTIMER TIME you wishto set by touching prompt TIMER starts flashing
show on the display, the correct number pads. and timer begins counting
IFYOU ARE USINGTHE Digitaltimer is in minutes and down. IF YOU ARE USING
TIMER WHILE COOKING seconds and isset left to right. TIMER WHILE COOKING
INTHE OVEN: Cooking time Set 1 digit (a5 for 5 seconds, INTHE OVEN: TIMER starts
countdown will be temporarily for example) or up to 4 digits flashing and time countdown
replacedon the display while (24 0 5 for 24 minutes, 5 can be seen in display for 3
timer isbeing set. seconds). ENTER TIMER seconds beforecooking time
remainson the display, countdown is returnedto
display.Word prompt TIMER
flashes along with additional
word prompt indicating current
cooking mode.
NOTES ON SETTING THE OVEN TIMER
TO STOPOR RESETTIMER when cooking is When end oftime hasbeen reached,one long
not taking place, touch RESET. beep can be heard and TIMER will leave the display.
Ifoven is not cooking, CLOCK and time of day(if
WHEN SE-I-I-INGTIMER DURING A COOKING set) will return to the display.If oven is in cooking
OPERATIONtake care to set timer correctly. Once
the timer is set during cooking,setting cannot be operation, one long beep can be heard and TIMER
will leave display while oven iscontinuing cooking
changed without resettingthe cooking functionat the time countdown.
same time. Touching RESET will not allow you to
only change timer setting while cooking.
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SETTING THE COOK TIME
COOKING AT TWO DIFFERENT
QUICK & EASY
POWER LEVELS
4 5 4 5 SPE_Dp "
O1_FROST
CON'#ENIENCEFROZ
7 8 7 8
CQOK BY _ FROST
CLOCK 0 ¢¢OCK 0 WEtmrr
iirrARlr/sltop itrJu_v,_oP
When the (_orrectcookingtime is 1. Enterthecookingtime. (For 2. Touchthe POWER pad and
known,youcan simply enterthe example, 3 minutes_3-0-0.) enter a singledigitpower level
time (For example, 3 minutes-- afterentering microwavetime.
3-0-0) and press start. High Ifyou do not set a power level,
power is automatically set. oven assumes HI power. Use
these single digits to represent
power levels called for:
Digit % of Power Name
9 90
8 8O
7 70 Med. Hi
TWO-STAGE COOKING 6 8o
5 50 Med Lo
Two-Stage COOK functionlets youcook a foodat two differentpower 4 40
levels withone-time setting. Some recipes in this cookbook use two 3 30 Lo
cooking steps. (For example, rice should be cooked in two stages. Stage 2 20
1--5 minutes on HIGH, Stage 2--10-12 minutes at power level "5".) 1 10 Warm
If you are cooking at a lower
II--I 71F-I
COOK I IS ' I__II I
power and wish to return to "HI"
power, press the POWER pad
twice.
STAGE 1 STAGE 2
Enterthe proper cooking time Touch the cook pad and then THESE ARE NORMAL:
for Stage 1. With most recipies, enter the proper cooking time for
the first stage uses automatic Stage 2. Select a different power • Outside of oven may feel
HI power, level (usually lower) by following warm. Steam may escape
Step 2 above, from oven or moisture in oven
Touch START/STOP pad. may be seen after cooking.
MEM (Memory) word prompt
shows in the display during Stage • Change in interior light
1 2 3 1 cooking. After Stage 1, two beeps intensity,and change in blower
4 5 6 sound and oven automatically sound when lower (than HI)
switches to Stage 2. MEM is no power settings are used.
7 : 8 9 longer seen. • TV or radio interference
cu_cK 0 _-r (similar to interference
,--_ A ,, AFTER TOTAL TIM.EJ-IAS experienced inother small
w_-_ ELAPSED, four long beeps sound appliances) may be noticed.
" _/'_X and END appears in display. Touch This does not indicate a
RESET or open oven door to clear problem.
END before starting another cooking
function.
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SETTING "SPEED DEFROST"
Speed Defrost automatically sets microwave oven pieces are frozen together.) This attention makes
power for quickest thawing of small to medium size defrosting faster and more even.
foods. Speed Defrost works in conjunction with the
"How do I know whether to set Speed Defrost or
l_mer, so you must know how much time to set. A Defrost by Weight?"
Defrost chart in this book gives times for most
popular foods. Defrost times are also printed on This is determined by the type of food being
some packages of frozen foods, such as bakery defrosted and amount of attention that must be
foods which must be defrosted before they are eaten, paid to the food. The automatic-coded Defrost by
Speed Defrost thawing times are usually fast enough Weight program is specifically designed for large,
dense meat roasts which must thaw slowly for even
that you stay close to oven and can attend to the food defrosting. Defrost by Weight requires only one
as it is defrosting. Many foods benefit from being turn-over of the meat."
turned over, rearranged or broken apart (if separate
1 2 3 1 3
COOK POWER
P 7 7 8 ; 9
P_
1. Touch SPEED DEFROST. 2. Enter desired Speed Defrost 3. Touch START/STOP. DEF(rost)
Word prompts ENTER time by touching correct number flashes in the display and
DEF(rost) TIME shows in the pads. Digital timer sets minutes defrost time begins counting
display, and seconds from left to right so down.
a single digit can be set (5 for 5
seconds, for example, or up to 4
digits (2 4 0 5 for 24 minutes 5
seconds.) ENTER DEF(rost)
remains on the display.
TO SET "SPEED DEFROST" AND ONE OR
TWO-STAGE COOKING SEQUENTIALLY
After setting SPEED DEFROST, oven can be 2. For Defrost and Two Stage Cook, follow steps 1
programmed to automatically switch to One or Two- and 2 above. Before touching START, enter two
Stage COOK. COOK programs, using a different (usually lower)
power for the second COOK. MEM(ory) shows in
This feature is useful for frozen, moist casseroles
and similar foods which can be stirred while the display during both Defrost and first COOK
reconstituting. After defrosting, cook at HI, then stage. Oven beeps twice when switching stages.
reduce to lower settings until bubbling hot. Stir
occasionally to break up and redistribute heat. INTERRUPT DEFROSTING (to stir food, turn it
1. For Defrost and One Stage Cook, follow steps over, or other attention). Either touch START/STOP
1 and 2 above. Before touching START, touch (to stop the oven) or open the oven door (open
COOK, enter time using number pads and power door always stops oven.) Unelapsed time will show
if desired. Then touch START. MEM(ory) shows on display; reclose door and restart to continue.
in the display until oven switches (beeps twice) Or, if no additional defrosting is needed,
to COOK. See page 8 for detailed information touching RESET clears display.
on Staged Cooking.
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SETTING "POPCORN" PAD
Popcorn is a favorite snack. POPCORN control TIPSTO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVEPOPCORN
automatically sets the correct COOK time for a Popcorn cooks very quickly, and can overcook
3 to 3'/2-oz. bag of microwave popcorn.
and burn easily. It is best to stay close enough to
ABOUTTHE POPCORNTRAYPACKEDWITHOVEN microwave while corn is popping so that it can be
watched. Stop popping when pops slow down to
All purchased bags of microwave popcorn have
3 seconds apart.
been specially designed with an inner lining on one
side which gets very hot during microwaving. Microwave popcorn brands vary in yield. Do not
These bags carry consumer instructions indicating try to repop any unpopped kernels.
which side should be up during popping. When
following the "this side up" instructions, you will Unless you have a microwave-recommended
place the bag's heat-absorbing lining towards the utensil for popping corn, do not pop popcorn any
other way than with commercial bags of microwave
bottom ofthe oven, which helps the popcorn pop popcorn. Using glass or ceramic dishes or paper
evenly and efficiently.
bags may cause harm to oven.
However, the high heat next to turntable can cause POPCORN setting is for a single 3 to 31/2-oz.bag
discoloration from the microwave package unless of microwave popcorn. Resetting the POPCORN
the package is placedon "a heat-proof microwave- control may be necessary if bag weighs more than
safedish". 3'/2-oz.
Be careful when handling hot bag of popcorn.
To prevent steam burns, keep hands to sides of
package, rather than the top. Especially warn
children of high heat in popcorn bags.
% d
0
3 •
1. Touch POPCORN pad. 2. Touch START/STOR 3. AFTER TIME HAS ELAPSED
COOK appearsin the display, The word promptCOOK two longbeeps sound and END
alongwith timesetting of 3:20 flashes while timercounts appears in display.Touch
(3 minutes 20 seconds.) This down during cooking operation. RESET or open door to clear
automatically-setcooktime Interiorlightgoes on and fan END before startinganother
hasbeen coordinatedwith sound isheard.Turntable cookingfunction.
oven's wattage for best rotates,unless manuallyturned
finished results, off by touching TURNTABLE
pad. (For singlepopcorn bag,
leavingturntable on gives best
cooking results.)
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ABOUT CODED COOKING FUNCTIONS
Cookingcodes are presetcooking programs for flashes. Inputspecific information,depending on the
certainfoodsto make setting the oven easier and function set. A chart on the oven frame (opendoor
forbest cooking results. There isno needto set the to view)gives brief code information. Chart below
cookingtime or power for code-microwaved foods, summarizes the information that must be input so
but other information isneeded to set the codes ovencan calculate time and power settings for
accurately, specific code set.
Touchthefunction padsfor the codes below.CODE
OTHER INFORMATION
NUMBER OF CODES (BESIDES CODE) TO
CODE FUNCTION TYPE OF FOOD TO CHOOSE FROM ENTER
Convenience and Frozen Convenience 5 Weight of food inIbs.
Frozen Foods (pounds) and oz.
ounces)
Cook by Weight Large meat roasts, 6 Weight of meat in Ibs.
up to 5-8 pounds (pounds) and oz.
(ounces)
OVEN STOPS after
partial cooking, leaving
time on timer. Turn
meat over and Restart.
Defrost by Weight Large meat roasts, There is no code Weight of meat in Ibs.
up to 9 pounds selection. Input weight (pounds) and oz.
only. (ounces)
OVEN STOPS after
partialdefrosting,
leavingtime on timer.
Turn meat over and
Restart.
Reheat Cooking fresh potatoes 6 Amount(number)of
and bacon. Reheating servings. Know the
already-cooked maximumnumberof
selectedentrees servingsthe codewill
and bakery items allow.
CODE 8 ONLY - OVEN
STOPS after partial
cooking,leavingtime on
timer.Stir and check
food; restartif
necessary.
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SETTING "CONVENIENCE AND FROZEN" CODE
Thiscode isvery useful for heatingfrozen codewill set. For partially-thawedfood, check the
conveniencefoods. The food must be solidly frozen donenesswhile cookingtakes place. You mayneed
fortimes inthis codeto be accurate, to remove food beforethe preset time isup. With
If food haspartiallythawed, food will cook more CONVENIENCE AND FROZEN code, oven beeps
quickly,and cooking time will beshorter than the periodicallyto remind you to check cooking progress.
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1. Touch"CONVENIENCE AND 2. Select desired code, from 3. Check the weight of the
FROZEN"pad. Word prompt 1through 5. Door frame (open frozen convenience food
shows"ENTERCODE" on the door to view) and chart at you are cooking. Most
display, fight describe types of food for convenience foods give
eachcode. Enter by touching weighton the package. If
the correct number pad. packageweight is morethan
16oz. (1 lb.), convertthe
weightto LB. and OZ. using
the chart on oppositepage./ _--J --
L_/_
Eachcode has a maximum
weightfor itsspecific food type.
•" I Ifthe code isset forweight
4. Enter weight:word prompt :_t ;_ , 8 above the maximum,two short
ENTER shows in display and .... " I beeps willsignal the error.
O'sshow where LB and OZ _ _-_
shouldbe entered. LB flashes _' :. _,_'
untilyou enter pound(s)by
touching correctnumber pad.
When pound(s)has been '_T
entered, LBwillstopflashing
and OZ willflash. Entertwo
digitsfor ounces. Example: for
1 pound, 5 ounces, touch I 5. TouchSTART/STOPto start 6. At end ofcooking, oven
(lb.),0 (first digitof ounces), oven. CODE flashes indisplay switches to "Hold"time, to
thentouch5. Assoonasall as time countsdown. Intedor equalizetemperatureoffood.
threedigitshave been set, lightgoes onandfansound is Duringthe 2 to5 minute"Hold"
displaywillimmediatelyshow heard.Turntable rotates unless (timedepends on code)
cook time. manuallyturned off by turntablegoes off,butfan and
touching TURNTABLEpad. interiorlight stay on. At end
(TurnoffTurntable pad for of"Hold,"ovensounds4 long
large,oblongdishes which beeps and END showson
could drag.) display.Touch RESETor open
Duringcooking a beep will oven doorto clear display for
Weightslessthan10ounces be heardonceor twice, anothercookingfunction.
mustbeprecededby a 0
for 8 ounces,touch dependingoncode,as a II
I
o(Example:(Ib.),O (firstdigitof ounces), signalto checkthefoodwhile , When ovenswitchespower levels,
thentouch8. Assoonas all cooking.Ifnecessary,stir,turn IIyoumayobservechangeininterior
threedigitshavebeenset, or rearrangethefood. Recheck II lightintensityand/orchangein
at secondbeep (ifheard)and II blowersound.This isnormal.
display
will
immediately
show
cooktime. removefoodwhencompletely
II
cooked.
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CONVENIENCE AND FROZEN CONVERTING OUNCES TO
CODE DESCRIPTIONS POUNDS AND OUNCES
Sometimes package weights above 16 oz. (one
Maximum pound) are given in oz. (ounces) only. Set
Code Weight TypeofFood Instructions Convenience and Frozen Code in LB. and OZ.
Chart below converts ounces-only weights to
1 1lb.8 oz. Frozen Includes1 ormore ounces and pounds. EX: For package weight
(24oz.) vegetables, servingswithor marked 21 oz., set 1 lb., 5 oz.
rice,pasta withoutsauce.
Followpackage OUNCES ABOVE LB. AND OZ.
directionsfor
venting;alsofor A POUND WEIGHT
addingwaterand
covering.Pasta 17 1 01
dishesmaycook
anddryquickly; 18 1 02
checkwhile
cooking. 19 1 03
MicrowaveFrench
friesmayrequire 20 1 04
additionaltime. 21 1 05
2 2 Ibs. Frozenentrees, Replacefoilcover 22 1 06
(32oz.) dinnersin withplasticwrap.
pouches Ventasdirected 23 1 07
onpkg.Checkat
firstbeep;check 24 1 08
andremoveifdone
atsecondbeep. 25 1 09
3 2 Ibs. Frozonmicro- Aftercooking, 26 1 10
(32oz.) wavepetpies, gentlyshakepot
pastrytopped pietoevenly 27 1 11
microwave distributeheatin
casseroles filling. 28 1 12
4 1 lb.8oz. Frozenbreakfast Followpackage 29 1 13
(24oz.) foods(waffles, directionsifmicro-
pancakes), waveableheating 30 1 14
sandwiches, sleeveisprovided
breadedchicken Somesandwiches 31 1 15
pieces microwavebestif
wrappedinpaper 32 2 00
towelorsetontop
of boxprovidedin
package.Thick
sandwichesmay
take30 secondsto
1minuteextratime.
Chickenpieces
includenuggets,
stripsand patties.
Removeanydip in
packageandheat
separately.
5 1 lb. Frozenbread Removewrap,
(16oz.) andpastries placeonmicro-
suchas rolls, wavesafe dishand
doughnuts, heat.Follow
muffins,mini- packagedirections
loaves(tothaw for covering.If food
andwarm) isn'tcompletely
frozen,remove
early.
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SETTING "COOK BY WEIGHT" CODE
Thiscode isfor roastingmeats in the microwave. Its Meat-roast weights in about 3 to 6 pound range
automatically-settimesand power levels give better microwave best, although COOK BY WEIGHT code
resultsthan microwaving at one power only,and it is allows setting lower or higher weights than 3-6 lb.
easiertomicrowave meat with this setting than with Dependingon code, two beeps signal error in setting
cookbookinstructions becauseyou do not have to too-high weight.
calculate"minutesper pound" cooking times. As "Cook by Weight" preprogramsoven to stop after
soonas you enter thecode (whichtells oventhe
type of meat) andtheweight, ovencalculates partial cooking, so meat won't ovemook on one side.
Turn meat over,then touch STARTto continue
cooking time. cooking.
Meat must be defrostedand at refrigeratedtemp-
eratureto correspondwith preset times in this code.
R.IBROAST
_--/_f--/ ,--
OZ
P " 4. Enter weight.Word prompt
"_" 3. Check weight of meat.Weight ENTER shows in display and
must be in pounds and O'sshow where LBand OZ
1. TouchCOOKBY WEIGHT ounces.If label givesweight in shouldbe entered. LB flashes
pad. Word prompt shows poundsonly (Ex: 3.28 pounds), untilyou enter pound(s) by
ENTER CODEon display, changethe fraction of a pound touching correct number pad.
(the numbers after the decimal When pound(s) has been
2. Select desired code from 1 point)to ounces using chart on entered, LB will stop flashing
through6_Doorframe (open opposite page. (Ex: 3.28 Ibs. and OZ will flash. Example: fo,_
the doorto view) and chart at converts to 3 lb. 05 oz.) 3 pounds, 5 ounces, touch 3
rightdescribetypes of food for (lb.),0 (first digit of ounces),
then touch5. As soon as all
eachcode. Enterthe one-digit
codeby touching the correct these digits havebeen set,
numberpad. display will immediately show
cook time.
Ounce weights less than 10
mustbe preceded by a 0
_ (Example: for 8 ounces,touch
1 2 3 0 (lb.),0 (first digit of ounces),
then touch 8. As soon as three
4 5 6 digitsare set,display immedi-
,7 8 9. atelyshowscook time.
5. TouchSTART/STOPto start 6. After partialcooking, oven 7.After total cooking time, 4 long
oven.CODE flashesin display beepstwice and stops. Interior beeps soundand END appears
as time counts down. Interior light goes off but time remains in display,TouchRESET or
lightgoes on and fan sound is on the display.Stop isto open oven door to clear END
heard.Turntable rotates unless prevent meat's overcooking on beforestarting another cooking
manuallyturned off by one side beforeturning over. function. Let roast stand few
touchingTURNTABLEpad. After turning meat over,touch minutes before carving (see
(Turnoff Turntablepad for STARTto resettime on display chart and tips opposite page).
large,oblongdisheswhich and finish cooking.
coulddrag.)
Whenovenswitchespower levels, youmay observe
change in lightingintensityand/or change in blower sound.
14 This is normal.
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MEAT TIPS FOR CONVERTING FRACTIONS
"COOK BY WEIGHT" CODE OF A POUND TO OUNCES
i Use tender roasts meant for dry roasting (roasts Mostmeatpackagesshow weight in pounds only.
which do not need to be steamed with added Between-p0undweights are given Jnfractions of
; water or sauce.)Place fat-side-downon a pound (EX: .28 lb.) rather than ounces. Convert
i microwave safe rackin dishlarge enoughto hold fractions of a pound(numbers after the decimal
drippings.Cover lightlywith wax paper to prevent point) to ounces for COOK BY WEIGHT feature
by using chart below.- (EX: for 3.28 pounds, set
i spattering. 3 lb. 5 oz.)
After cooking,allow meat to stand. Small or rare
i roasts,stand 10minutes.Largeror morewell FRACTIONOF A POUND OUNCES
donemeats,standupto20 minutes.Use meat
thermometerincenterofthickestareaofmeatto lessthan.03 0
accuratelydeterminewhethermeatisdone* .03 to .09 1
OVEN STOPS (beepstwice) afterpartial cooking .10to .15 2
to allow you to turnmeat for most even roasting.
Although oven isstopped, correct time for .16to .21 3
finishing roastingwill remainon display.
.22 to .27 4
Remove roast fromoven, turn it over and drain
dish of excessivedrippings.Shieldwithfoil strips .28to .34 5
(do notallow foil to be closer than 1-inchfrom ....
.34 to .40 6
oven sides) if necessary.Recoverwith wax paper
and returnto oven. TouchSTARTto finish .41to .46 7
cooking.
.47 to.53 8
Besidesstopping oven once, COOK BY
WEIGHTcode also sounds additional short .53 to .59 9
beep(s)once or twicemoreduring cooking as
remindersto check meat several times during .59 to .65 10
lengthy roasting. .66 to .71 11
*Unlessspecificallyrecommendedformicrowaving,donotput .72 to.78 12
meatthermometerinoven. .79 to .84 13
"COOK BY WEIGHT" to.go 14
CODE DESCRIPTIONS .91to.97 15
above.97 go to next
Internal Maximum evenpound
Code Roast Temperature Recommended
TyDe afterStanding Weight
1 Beef Rare-140deg. 6 lb.
Roasts
2 Beef Medium-160deg. 6 lb.
and
Lamb
3 Beef Welldone-170deg. 6lb.
and
Lamb
4 Pork Welldone-170deg. 6 lb.
Roasts
5 Pre- Heated-140deg. 5 lb.
cooked
Ham
6 Turkey Welldone-170deg. 5 lb.
Breast
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SETTING OVEN FOR
"DEFROST BY WEIGHT" CODE
Set DEFROST BY WEIGHT forany weightup to 9 pound of hamburger or delicateshrimp, choosing
pounds.Becauseit isa more gentle defrost setting DEFROST BY WEIGHT will give more even thawed
than "Speed Defrost,"it is especiallygoodfor meats resultsthan SPEED DEFROST setting. Choose
which are dense in the center butvulnerableto DEFROST BY WEIGHT for large meat roasts.
overcookingon the edges. For meatsas small as a
1. Checkweightof meat. Itmust 2. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT 3. Touch START/STOPto start
be in pounds and ounces. If pad. Word prompt ENTER oven. CODE flashes in display
labelgivesweight inpounds shows in display and O'sshow as time counts down. Interior
only (Ex:3.28 pounds),you where LB and OZ should be light goes on and fan sound is
canchangethe fractionof a entered. LB flashes untilyou heard.
pound (the numbers afterthe enter pound(s) by touching
decimalpoint)to ounces using correct number pad.When
chart on page 15. (Ex: 3.28 Ibs. pound(s) has been entered, LB
converts to 3 lb.05 oz.) will stop flashing and OZ will
flash. Example:for 3 pounds, 5
Unwrapmeat beforedefrosting, ounces, touch 3 (lb.), 0 (first
digit of ounces),then touch5.
As soon as all three digits
have been set, display will
immediatelyshow cooktime.
Ounce weights lessthan 10
mustbe preceded bya 0
(Example: for 8 ounces, touch
t___ 0 (lb.),0 (first digit ofounces),
then touch 8. As soon as three
digitsare set, display immedi-
ately shows cook time.
l-
4. After partial defrosting, oven 5. AItertotal cooking time, 4 long
beepstwice and stops. Interior beeps sound and END When oven switches power
lightgoes off buttime remains appears in display.Touch levels, you may observe
onthe display.This pause in RESET or open oven door to change inlight intensityand/or
operationisto allowspecial clear END beforestarting change in blower sound.
attentionto meat. See another cooking function. This is normal.
"DefrostingTechniques"
opposite page. After attending
to meatappropriately,touch
STARTto reset time on display
and finishcooking.
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