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How to keep your microwave oven at its best.
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the oven on the upper left side, if P.O. 730
cabinet mounted. Cleveland, TN 37311
If yourmicrowave is the upper (eye
level) portion of a combination gas
or electric range this information is If you received a
located as follows: damaged oven...
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cooking top. Model and serial microwave oven.
" numbers will be to the right on the
wall of the burner box. Save time and money.
These numbers are also on the Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver on
Consumer Product Ownership page 21. It lists minor causes of
Registration Cardthat came with
your microwave oven. Before operating problems that you can
sending in this card, please write correct yourself.
these numbers here:
Model Number The electric output of this ]
microwave oven is 625 watts.
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Serial Number
Usethesenumbers in any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven.
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and
gas ranges.
Optional Accessory
available at extra cost from your supplier.
HMA-11A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation.
' Contents IMPORTANT J
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BeforeMicrowaving ........... 2 Read all instructions before using this appfiance. Q
SafetyInstructions.......... 3,4 -
FeaturesofYour Whenusingdeetficalappliances * As withanyappliance,close
MicrowaveOven............ 5 basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe supervisionis necessarywhen fD
Features of YourMicrowave followed,includingthefollowing: usedbychildren.
Touch Control Panel ....... 6, 7 WARNING-To reducethe *Toreducetheriskof firein the e,t.
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SettheClock .7 ovencavity:
............... riskofburns,electricshock,fire,
CookingbyTime ............. 8 injurytopersonsorexposureto --Do notovercookfood.Carefully
Cook'NWatch............... 8 excessivemicrowaveenergy: attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,or
Cooking by Temperature ....... 9 • Use thisapplianceonlyforits othercombustiblematerialsare
CookCodeControl........ 10,11 intended useasdescribedin this placedinsidetheovento facilitate
Defrosting.................. 13 manual." cooking.
--Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
AutomaticRoasting ........ 14,15 * Readandfollowthespecific paperor plasticbagsbefore
Timer ..................... 16 "PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
ExhaustFeature............. 17 POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO placingbagin oven.
CareofYour EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE --Do notuseyour microwaveoven
MicrowaveOven ........ 18,19 ENL_GY" onpage2. todrynewspapers.
GroundingInstructions ....... 20 • Thisappliancemustbegrounded. --Paper towels,napkinsandwax _.
TheProblemSolver .21 Connectonlytoproperlygrounded paper.Recycledpaperproducts _ _
......... cancontainmetalfleckswhich
outlet.See"GROUNDING O
If You Need Service ....... 22 INSTRUCTIONS"onpage20. maycause arcingor ignite.Paper
productscontainingnylonor nylon
• Forbestoperation,plugthis filamentsshouldbeavoided,as [_
applianceintoitsownelectrical theymayalsoignite.
outlet,topreventflickeringof --Do notoperatetheovenwhile _"
Microwaving Tips figh_,blowingoffuseortripping emptyto avoiddamageto the gJ
ofcircuitbreaker. I_
ovenand thedangeroffire.Ifby
• Installorlocatethisappliance accidenttheovenshouldrunempty;
• Makesureallutensilsusedin
yourmicrowaveovenarelabeled onlyinaccordancewiththe aminute or two,noharmis done. _.
"suitableformicrowaving" Check providedinstallationinstructions. However,tryto avoidoperatingthe _l
yourCookbookforspecific testto • Do notcoveror blockany ovenemptyatall times--it saves ¢B
determine"microwavesafe"utensils, openings on the appliance, energyandprolongsthe lifeof
• Papertowels,waxpaper,and • Do notuseoutdoors, the oven.
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover --Do notpop popcornin your
dishesinordertoretainmoisture • Donotimmersepowercordor
andpreventspattering, plug in water, microwaveovenunlessina special
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
• Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire • Keeppowercordawayfrom unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
stirring, rotating,or rearranging, heatedsurfaces, useinmicrowaveovens. _'_
CheckyourCookbookforspecific • Do notletpowercordhangover --If materialsinsideovenshould
instructions, edgeoftableorcounter, ignite,keepovendoorclosed,tam
• Steambuildsuppressurein foods * Donot operatethisapplianceifit oven off, and disconnectpower t,.t.
whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin t_
hasadamagedpowercordorplug, cord, or shutoffpowerat fuseor
ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolks andchickenliversto prevent if itis notworkingproperly,orif it circuitbreakerpanel. I_
bursting, hasbeendamagedordropped. • Someproductssuchaswhole
• Seedoorsurfacecleaning eggsandsealedcontainers--for
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instructionsonpage 18. example,closedglassjars--may tq
• This applianceshouldbe explodeandshouldnotbeheated
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice in this oven.
personnel.Contactnearest • Avoidheatingbabyfoodin t.,,.
authorizedservicefacilityfor glassjars, evenwithouttheir lids; 0
examination,repairor adjustment, especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
• Don't defrost frozen beverages * Plastic utensils--Plastic utensils THE EXHAUST HOOD:
innarrowneckedbottles (especially designedfor microwavecooking * Have it installed and properly "
carbonated beverages). Even if are very useful, but should be grounded by a qualified installer.
the container is opened, pressure used carefully. Even microwave Seethe special installation booklet
can build up. This can cause the plastic may not be as tolerant of packed with the microwave oven.
container to burst, resulting in overcooking conditions asare glass
injury, or ceramic materials and may * The vent fan in your oven will
• Use metal only as directed in soften or char if subjected to short operate automatically under
Cookbook. Foil strips as used on periods of overcooking. In longer certain conditions (see
meat roasts are helpful when used exposures to overcooking, the food Automatic Fan Feature, page
as shown in Cookbook. and utensils could ignite. For 7). While the fan is operating
these reasons: 1)Use microwave caution is required to prevent
TV dinners maybe microwaved plastics only and use them in strict the starting and spreading of
in foil trays less than 3/4" high; compliance with the utensil accidental cooking fires while
remove top foil cover and return manufacturer's recommendations, the vent fan is in use. For this
tray to box. When using metal in 2) Do not subject empty utensils to reason:
microwaveoven,keep metal at least microwaving. 3) Do not permit --Never leave surface units
1 inch away from sides of oven. children to use plastic utensils unattended at high heat settings.
• Cooking utensils may become without complete supervision. Boilovercauses smokingandgreasy
hot because of heat transferred * When cooking pork follow spilloversthat may igniteand spread
from the heated food. Potholders our directions exactly and always ifvent fan isoperating. Tominimize _
maybe needed to handlethe utensil, cook the meat to at least 170°E automatic fanoperation, use
• Sometimes, the oven floor can This assures that, in the remote adequate sized utensils and use
become too hot to touch. Be possibility that trichina may be high heat settings 0nly when
careful touching the floor during present in the meat, it will be necessary.
and after cooking, killed and meat will be safe to eat. --In the event of a grease fire,
• Foods cooked in liquids (such * Boiling eggs is not smother flaming pan on surface
as pasta) may tend to boil over recommended in a microwave unit bycovering pan completely
more rapidly than foods containing oven. Pressure can build up with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
less moisture. Should this occur, inside egg yolk and may cause it or fiat tray.
refer to page 18for instructions on to burst, resulting in injury. --Never flame foods under the
how toclean the inside of the oven. * Foods with unbroken outer oven with the vent fan operating
because it may spread the flames.
• Thermometer--Do not use a "skin" such as potatoes, sausages,
thermometer in food you are tomatoes, apples, chicken livers --Keep hood and grease filters
microwaving unless the and other giblets, and egg yolks clean, according to instructions on
thermometer is designed or (see previous caution) should be pages 17and 19,to maintain good
recommended for use in the pierced to allow steam to escape venting and avoid grease fires.
microwave oven. during cooking.
• Remove the temperature probe * "Boilable" cooking pouches SAVE THESE
from the oven when not in use. If and tightly closed plastic bags INSTRUCTIONS
you leavethe probeinsidethe oven should be slit, pierced or vented
withoutinsertingitinfoodorliquid, as directed in Cookbook. If they
and turn on microwave energy, it are not, plastic could burst during
can create electrical arcing in the or immediately after cooking,
oven and damage oven walls, possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storagecontainers shouldbe
at least partially uncoveredbecause
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
coveting carefully and direct steam
awayfrom hands and face.
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Features of YourMicrowave Oven
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Toremind you that you have food in the _,_
oven, the oven will beep once a minute until
you either open the oven door or touch the
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open 5. Plastic Mode Stirrer Cover. 9. Grease Filters. {_
door. Door must be securely Protects the mode stirrerwhich
latched for oven to operate, distributes microwave energy into 10. Cooktop Light.
2. Window with Metal Shield. the oven. 11. Oven Light. Light comes on I_
Screen allows cooking to be viewed & Temperature Probe. Use when door is opened or when oven II
while keeping microwaves confined with Temp Cook and Roast Code is operating in any function.
in oven. functions only. 12. Touch Control Panel and
3. Model and Serial Numbers. 7. Receptacle for Temperature Digital Readout Display. For O
(Cabinet mounted only. See page 2 Probe. Probe must be securely detailed information on each I,_
for complete information.) inserted into receptacle before oven feature, see pages 6 and 7. I_
will start any temperature or Roast 13. Hood Controls.
4. Oven Vent. Code cooking. Fan Pads. Press HI, LO or OFF. 1_
Light Pad. Press ON to illuminate ii
8. Oven Floor. counter surface.
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FeaturesofYourMicrowaveTouchControl Panel
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven
controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It's
designed to be easy to use and understand. With your
microwave oven, you have the option of using your
Cook Code or Roast Code pads for quick andeasy
convenience cooking. Oryou may make your own
programs to suit your individualized cooking style.
"EE EE" Appears on Readout
• When using Temp Cook function, you have entered
a temperature less than 90°E or more than 199°F.
"PR OB" Appears on Readout:
• Probe has been forgotten when RoastCode or Temp
Cook functions are being used.
• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
1. Readout Panel. Displays time of day, time counting
down during cooking functions, temperature, power
level and cooking mode.
2. Time I and Time 2. Microwave for a preset
amount of time using automatic Power Level 10or
change power level after setting time. (See page 8.)
3. Cook Code Control. Use this pad as a short-cut
method for entering cooking time and power level.
(See pages 10and 11.)
4. Defrost. Gentle, more uniform thawing at
automatic Power Level 3, or change power level after
entering time. (See page 13.)
5. Temp Cook. Use the temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature. When internal food
temperature reaches 90°E, oven shows temperature
until preset temperature is reached and holds
temperaturefor up to one hour. (See page 9.)
6. Cook 'N Watch. Use this padfor short term
cooking which automatically turns oven off after
3 minutes. (See page 8.)
7. Power. Touch this pad before entering another
power level if you want to change from automatic
PowerLevel 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3
(LOW) for defrosting.
8. Timer. This featureuses no microwave energy
while it functions as both akitchen timer or as a
holding period between defrost and time cooking. (See
page 16.)
When Power is Connected to the Oven
The panel displays four8's and all of the oven
functions on the lower portion. After 15seconds,
all lights disappear and "PF" appears in the upper
portion. Touch OFF/RESET pad and oven is ready for
use and the clock can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching
OFFRESET. I_
9. Roast Code. Insert probe, touch this pad and
desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or P'e.t,
temperature cook meat with automatic preset 1_
program. (See pages 14 and 15.) tq
10. Number Pods. Touch these pads to enter Time, fD
Temperature, Power Level, Cook Code and Roast fI]
Codecodes. 0
11. Clock. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set clock,
first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For
example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3, and O
0 and 1:30 will appear in the readout display. "Start" 1_
will flash on readout directing you to touch START tq
thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or change
time, simply repeat the above process. I_
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12. Off/Reset. When touched, it stops the oven and tJ.
erases all settings except for time of day.
13. Start. Must touch this pad for oven to begin any _"
function.
14. Vent Fan. Press HI, LO, or OFF for desired fan _'_
speed.
15. Light. Touch ON to illuminate counter, el-
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE O
Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, I_
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures
high enough to overheat some internal parts of the
microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the vent t--.,
fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed
if excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen,
the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will
automatically turn off when the internal parts have
cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30
minutes after the range and microwave oven controls
have been turned off.
Cooking byTime
The time cooking feature allows To Use Cook 'N Watch
you to preset the cooking time. Step 1: Touch COOK 'N WATCH.
The oven shuts off automatically. "Start Cook 'N Watch" flashes on
PowerLevel 10 (HIGH) is display.
recommended for most cooking, Step 2: Touch START. "Cook 'N "
but you may change this for more Watch" and time counting up to
cooking flexibility. See your Step 4: Touch START. "Cook 3 minutes are displayed. Power
Cookbook. Time" and time counting down Level 10is automatically set in
Tobecome better acquainted with show on display, oven but another power level can be
time cooking, make a cup of coffee Step 5: When time is up_ the oven selected either during programming
by following the steps below, signals and flashes "End _'Oven, or during cooking.
light, and fan shut off. Step 3: Open the door or touch the
Step 6: Open the door. OFF/RESET pad to stop cooking.
The oven will automatically signal,
flash "End" and shut off at the end
Using the Time2 Feature of 3 minutes.
With the Time 2 feature, you can
set two time cooking functions Questions and Answers
within one program. This would be Q. I set my oven for the time
ideal if you desired to change power called for in the recipe, but at the
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of levelsduringyourcooking operations.
end of the time allowed, my dish
water and add I teaspoon of instant The following is an example of how wasn't done. What happened?
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration to change power levels using Tune 2. A. Since house power varies due to
and is microwave safe. Place cup Step 1: Repeat Steps 1, 2 and 3. time or location many Time Cooking
in oven and close door. Step 2" Touch TIME 2. recipes give you a time range to
prevent overcooking. Set the oven
Step 3: Set your time as in Step 3. for minimum time, test the food for
Step 4: To change the power level, doneness, and cook your dish a
touch POWER pad and desired little longer, if necessary.
number pad for new power level.
Q. I touched the number pads
Step 5: Touch START. and selected my power level. When
Step 6: Power Level 10 is in use I touched START, however, my
and Time 1 counts down. oven didn't come on. Why not?
Step 2: Touch TIME 1. Display Step 7: At the end of Time 1the A. The TIME 1 pad must be
shows :0. "Enter 1 Cook Time" next selected power level is in use touched before setting the number
flashes, and Tune 2 is shown counting down. pads or else your oven will not
Step 8: When time is up, the oven begin cooking.
signals and flashes "End7 Oven, Q. I want to cook on a power
light, and fan shut off. level other than HIGH. What do
P- Step 9: Open the door. I need to do?
A. Tochange the power level, touch
the POWER pad. "P-10" appears
Cook 'N Watch
on the display panel. Enter new
• The Cook 'N Watch feature is a number.
short term cooking program which Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Step 3: Select your time. Touch automatically turns the oven off Cooking function to check the food?
1,2 and Ofor a minute and 20 after 3 minutes. It's ideal for A. Yes. To resume cooking,
seconds. Display shows 1:20. melting cheese on food or other simply close the door and press
"1 Cook Time" flashes, quick cooking operations where the START pad. The timer must be
If another power level is desired, yon want to stop cooking at just reset for cooking to resume unless
touch Powerpad and desired number, the right time. time is remaining on timer.
although Power Level l0 (HIGH) is
preferred for this cup of coffee.
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Internal temperature is the best How toTempCook a Rolled Questions and Answers
test of doneness for many foods. Beef Rib Roast to Medium Q. After I followed the steps
"Temp Cook" takes the guesswork Step 1: Insert temperature probe and touched the START pad,
out of cooking because the oven and attach probe securely in oven "EE EE" flashed in the display O
automatically switches to "Hold" O
setting after reaching the preset food wall. Close the door. and a signal sounded. What's
wrong?
temperature and maintains that Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK. I=_.
temperature forup toone houror until "Enter Temp Cook" flashes. A. "EEEE" flashes if you set _l
the temperature either below 90°E
you touch the OFF/RESET pad. Step 3: Touch 1,2, 5 for 125°E or above 199°E The oven tells you,
"Temp Cook" flashes and "125" between the flashing of "EE EEl' _,m
The Temperature Probe shows on display, what incorrect entry was made. To ¢_
HANDLE CABLE Step.4: Touch Power pad. "P-" re-enter, touch OFF/RESET pad
and begin again.
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medium power. "Temp Cook;' Q. Are there any foods I can't _°
SENSOR CLIPI "125" and "P-5" show on display. Temp Cook?
The temperature probe is a food Step 5: Touch START. If internal A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
thermometer that gauges the temperature of the roast is less than cream, frozen whipped toppings,
internal temperature of your food; 90°E, display will show -90 or if etc. soften rapidly at warm
it must be used when using "Temp temperature is 9ff'F. or above, display temperatures. Batters, doughs and
Cook" or "Roast Code_' To utilize shows temperature counting up. frozen foods are also difficult to
your probe properly, follow directions cook precisely v;,iththe probe. It's
for use and insertion in this book Step 6: After approximately half of best to Time Cook these foods.
in the section entitled "Automatic cooking time, open door and turn
Roasting? roast over. Close door and touch Q. Why did "PROB" flash on
start. (Remember to re-insert probe.) the display after I touched the
START pad?
Step 7: When 125°E is reached, A. "PROB" will flash if you
the oven will sound and display don't seat the cable end of the probe
"Hold? The oven will then hold
securely into the receptacle in the
the temperature.
oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
Step 8: Touch the OFF/RESET COOK pad and forget to use the
pad to stop the cycle, probe.
Step 9: Remove probe and food Q. Can I leave my probe in the t_
from the oven. oven if it's not inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall,
Cooking Tips you may damage the oven. t_.
• Use alower power level; it will Q. Can I Temp Cook different
heat more evenly even though portions of food at different
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requiring more time. temperatures?
• Be sure frozen food has been A. Yes. The temperature probe ¢_
completely defrosted before inserting gives you the freedom to cook
probe. Probe may break off if used different portions of food at
in frozen foods, different temperatures to suit
individual eating styles. Simply [_
• Use the clip to keep the probe in place probe in food and change
place while heating, temperature setting as needed. I_
• Cover foods loosely for moisture ._.
control and quick, even heating. _'-_
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How to Use (Magic Codes) COOK CODE Control
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The COOK CODE Control oven can only be programmed to whole minutes only. If your recipe
provides a shortcut method for 99 minutes when using the COOK calls for power level changes or
entering time andthe power level CODE control and the highest power different amounts of time needed
on your microwave oven. Cook level is 10which is represented by between addition of ingredients,
Codes are only used for recipes "07 When setting a 2 digit Cook you may set one Code for the first
which need little or no attention, Code control entry,the first is part of the recipe, then after
andwhich require no change of time, the second is power level. For completion, set another Code for
power level during cooking, example, 50 means 5 minutes at that period of time and power level.
Recipes which requireadditional power level 10. Remember that Cook Codes are for
ingredients, attention or change of Onthe following pageaye shown microwaving by time only. Ifyou
power level during microwaving many frequently prepared foods are microwaving by temperature,
should be cooked in the usual andtheir codes. It's easy, though, you must use the Temp Cook or
manner. Also, recipes with cooking to make Codes for many other Roast Code function.
time of less than one minute or recipes. Just select one or two When the oven completes Cook
more than 99 minutes cannot use digits representing the length of Code program, it automatically
Codes. cooking time desired, and a final shuts off. It will then display
To understand the Cook Code digit forthe power level required. "End" and beep once a minute
control, it is important to know The Codes given on the chart are until you either open the door or
what the numbers mean and what for the minimum time needed to touch the OFF/RESET pad.
the sequence is. The first and avoid overcooking which can dry
second numbers, if setting a 3 digit out food and make it tasteless and
Code, indicate the amount of time tough. If you feel that more
you desire: the last control entry cooking is needed, add additional
number is always the power level, time by changing the first digit of
For example, 125 means 12minutes the Code. Youcannot add seconds
at power level 5. NOTE: Your to the cycle time--Codes are for
ForExample: How to Set
COOK CODE Control
Programming your oven for Cook
COOK CODE Code Control operation is easy.
2 Digit Follow these simple steps.
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_ Step 2: Enter the proper Code. For
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example, a recipe calling for 12
Time in PowerLevel minutes cooking time at power
Minutes High (10) level 10would be 120. 120appears
on the display panel.
COOK CODE Step 1: Touch COOK CODE.
3 Digit "Enter Code" flashes.
Step 3. Touch START. Display will
Time in PowerLevel show time counting down and
Minutes Med (5) "Cook Time:'
10
' COOK CODE Control Guide
Detach and Tape to Inside Cabinet Door or Other Prominent Place
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The COOK CODE Control feature gives you an easy Cookbook which comes with your microwave oven.
automatic way to accurately set microwave time for Always use the microwave-safe containers and
foods requiring only one power level and little microwave techniques as described in the Cookbook.
attention during cooking. The Chart below shows To set Codes for many other foods or recipes refer to
frequently prepared foods and the suggested Codes to
page 10 in this Use and Care Book. COOK CODE
use with each. For specific information on stirring, Codes given are for minimum time. Check and add
turning or rotating, check the Microwave Guide and time if necessary to complete cooking.
FOOD COOKING CODE FOOD COOKING CODE
Appetizers (Warming) Meats/Main Dishes
Dip (Cream Cheese) Bacon
I/2Cup 25 2 Slices 20
1Cup 45 4 Slices 40
Dips (Sour Cream) Chicken
IACup 13 8-10Pieces 180
1Cup 23 2 Pieces 50
Pastry Bites (Reheating) 4 Pieces 100
2 Servings 17 Chuck Roast (3 Ibs.) 605
4 Servings 10 Eggs, Baked (2 Eggs) 27 -
"- Breads and Desserts Eggs, Scrambled (2 Eggs) 20
Entrees, Frozen
Apples (2) 60
8 OZ. 50
"o Bran Muffins (5-6) 37 16oz. 110
Brownies, Mix 60 2 Ibs. 200
o Cakes, Mix (16cups fluted mold) 177 Fish Fillets (1 lb.) 60
Cheese Bread, Yeast (i loaf) 105 Frank (in bun)
"_ 2 20
¢O ' Chocolate Chip Bars 60 4 30
Nut Bread Mix (1loaf) 97
Meat Loaf (1½ ibs.) 237
Beverages Sausage (Raw)
Coffee, Soup (1cup) 10 4 Patties 30
Milk Bases (1Cup) 27 4 Links 20
Swiss Steak (2 ibs.) 705
Frozen Foods (Defrost) Frozen TV Dinner (12oz.) 80
Note: Times given below are forentire defrost cycle.
Usually food must be rotated, broken up or turned over Vegetables (Fresh)
while defrosting. Check Cookbook for specific information. Beans, Green (1lb.) 150
Cake, Whole Iced 23 Broccoli (l tA-I½ lbs.)
Chicken, Cut-up (2 ½-3 ½ lbs.) 143 Spears 147
Dessert Topping, Whipped 13 Cut 120
Doughnuts or Pastries (2-4) 13 Cauliflower, Head 137
Corn on Cob (4) 120
Fish Fillets (1 lb.) 83
Hamburger (2 lbs.) 123 Potatoes (4) 120
Pie, Fruit Filling, Whole 83 Squash (1 lb.) 100
Zucchini (I lb.) 100
Roast (4-5 ibs.) 403
Steak or Chops (2 lbs.) 123 Vegetables (Frozen)
l0 oz. pkg. 80
' Defrosting
' The Defrost setting is designed Questions and Answers
for even thawing for large amounts
of food and is one of the most Q. When I press START, I hear
important advantages of a a dull thumping noise. What is it?
microwave oven. A. This sound is normal. It is
• Power Level 3 is automatically letting you know the oven is using a
set for defrosting, butyou may PowerLevel lower than 10(HIGH).
change this for more flexibility. Q. Can I Defrost small items in
• See your Cookbook for Step 4: Touch START. "Def Time" a hurry?
defrosting help. shows and time counts down on A. Yes, but they will need more
To become better acquainted with display. When cycle is completed, frequent attention than usual. Raise
the defrost function, defrost frozen the oven signals and flashes "End,'" the Power Level after entering the
pork chops by following the steps then automatically shuts off. time by touching the power pad and
below. Step 5: Turn package over, close the desired number pad for another
Step 1"Place package of frozen door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4. power level. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in 1/2; Power Level
chops in the oven and close door. Step 6: Open door, remove 10cuts the time to approximately
package and separate chops to 1/3. During either, rotate or stir
finish defrosting, food frequently.
Defrosting Tips Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the Cookbook seem right
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic for my food?
can be defrosted in the package. A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display Set your oven for the time indicated O
shows :0 and "'Enter Def Time" in your Cookbook. If your food is
flashes, still not completely thawed at the I_-
end of that time, reset your oven _l
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be
completely thawed before
• For even defrosting, some foods cooking?
need to be broken up or separated A. Some foods should not be
part of the way through the
defrosting time. completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
Step 3: Touch 8, 0 and 0 for 8 it is better to begin cooking while it
minutes. Display shows 8:00 and is still slightly frozen.
"DefTime" flashes. If you wish to Q. Can I open the door during
change power level, touch Power - _ _ defrosting to check on the
pad and then new number, progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
• Pre-packaged frozen dinners and press START. The oven begins
can be defrosted and microwave operating if time is left on timer.
cooked. They should be replaced in If not, reset timer.
their boxes. Be sure to remove any
foil covers. Keep metal trays at
least l" away from cavity walls.
• Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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AutomaticRoasting
Roast Code uses the temperature
probe to cook to the desired serving
temperature. Unlike Temp Cook,
which uses a single power level,
Roast Code uses up to 3 power / -....
settings which automatically switch .,.
during roasting, thus providing
even, tender cooking results Step 2. At 90°E, display switches
without overcooking, to show meat's internal temperature.
Just as in conventional roasting,
only tender roasts should be roasted
until specified internal temperatures Poultry, pork or ham roasts need no
are reached. Less tender roasts trivet. Add 1/2cup water to roast
should be microwaved by time, dish, cover with plastic wrap. (For
according to the Cookbook which cooking bag method, see Cookbook.)
comes with your oven. Complete
information on preparing roasts for
microwaving is in your Cookbook. _ ____.>/___ Step 3. After a pre-programmed
temperature is reached, depending
Preparing Roasts on the code select, oven flashes
for Roasting ,)/ _ "turn" and beeps four times. Open
the oven door andturnthe meat
over.The probe maybe disconnected
for easier access to the meat without
interruptingthe program.(Remember
to re-insert the probe.)
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
How to Roast Beef
to Medium
Place tender beef roast on trivet in
microwavesafe dish. Insert probe Step 4. Close door and touch
from the front horizontally into the START. The temperature will return
center meaty area not touching bone on display. Oven monitors internal
or fat. Make sure the handle does food temperature; automatically
not touch the food or top or sides of switching to lower powez:as meat's
the oven. Cover with wax paper, temperature rises. This helps
prevent toughening or overcooking.
Step 1. Touch ROAST CODE
Pad. "Enter Code" flashes. Touch
number pad 2. "Code 2" appears on
display and "Start" flashes. Touch
START. Display shows -90 and
"Temp Cook:'
Step 5. After final temperature is
reached, oven switches to hold temp
for up to 1hour, then shuts off.
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Roast Code Chart
• Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking.
• When oven beeps and flashes "turn_' turn meat over.
• Recommended Codes are also shown on Roast Code Chart on control panel. 1_
Final Approx. Time Hold*
Food Code Temp. (min. per lb.) Minutes O
Beef
Tender Roast
Rare 1 115° 12-14 5-10 I,_.
Medium 2 125° 14-16 10-15
Well 3 145° 17-18 30
Pork [_
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Loin Roast 4 175° 18-20 20
Precooked Ham 1 115° 17-19 5-10 ('_f,_
Poultry _'_,d.
Whole Chicken (3 lbs.) 5 190 ° 13-15 20 [_l
Turkey Breast 4 175° 13-15 20
(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
*Recommendedstanding time before serving.
Automatic Simmer Simmer
(Roast Code 6) (Roast Code 6)
Your Cookbook has information on Approx.
Automatic Simmering, including Food Time/Hrs.
chart andrecipes.
Total time includes time to bring Beef
food to 180OF.and hold at that Pot Roast* 6-8
temperature until done. Oven switches to "Hold" at Stew 6-8
180OF.until you remove food and Chili 11-13
turn off oven. If stirring is Chicken*
recommended, you can reset oven Stewing 11-12
by retouching START. Touch Broiler/Fryer 4-6
OFF/RESET after cooking. Ham or Pork
Roast 4-6
Soup 0
SetSimmer likeRoast Code, example Stock/Vegetable 3_6 _,_
left. Display shows - 90 until food Split Pea 13-15
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is 90°F., then switches to show *For frozen, add 2to 3 hours.
food temperature until 180°F.
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HowtoUse the Timer
The TIMER has three timing
functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
• It can be set to delay cooking.
• It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The TI1VfERoperates without Step 2: Touch DEFROST pad. Step 8: Touch START. "Def
microwave energy. Time;' and 15:00 counting down
show on display. As each function is
How to Time a3-Minute automatically performed oven
display shows instructions entered
Phone Call and the function.
1. Touch TIMER pad. The display Step 9: When time is up, the oven
shows :0 and "Enter Time"
flashes. The display shows :0 and "Enter signals and flashes "End."
2. Touch number pads 3, 0 and 0 DefTime" flashes. Questions and Answers
(for 3 minutes and no seconds). Step 3: Touch pads l, 5, 0 and 0 for
Display shows 3:00 and "'Time" 15minutes defrosting time. 15:00 Q. What will happen ifl
flashes, appears on display. (Defrosting is accidentally reverse my defrost,
3. Touch START. Display shows automatically set on power level 3 hold and cook instructions? -
time counting down. but can be changed by touching the A. The oven will automatically
4. When time is up, oven signals, Power pad and the desired power rearrange your program. Defrosting
flashes "'End," and display shows level.) will always come first, then hold,
time of day. and then the cooking function.
Programming a HOLD Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only
TIME want to defrost a food, hold it, and
The Timer can also be used to _ cook it later. All you need to do is
program "hold time" between 0 program in Defrost and amount of
microwave cooking functions. The time. Then program Hold andthe
time can range from one second to Step 4: Set standing or hold time amount of time. Be sure to put the
99 minutes and 99 seconds. A by touching TIMER. The display thawed dish in the refrigerator
HOLD, or "standing" time may be shows :0 and "Enter Time" promptly.
found in some of your own recipes flashes. NOTE: Let foods remain at room
or Cookbook. Step 5: Touch 1,0, 0 and 0 to hold temperature only as long as safe.
for ten minutes. 10:00 appears on Times will vary.
Programming Delayed display and "Time" flashes.
Cooking Q.I programmed my oven for a
specific defrosting time but it
To set the oven to delay cooking up defrosted longer than necessary.
to 99 minutes follow Steps ! and 2 What happened?
to enter hold time. Then, touch A. When instructions conflict,
TIME 1and enter cooking time the oven carries out the last
before pressing START. instruction. You may have set the
oven to Defrost for 4 minutes,
How to Defrost, Hold and Step 6: Touch TIME 1pad. The Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then
Time Cook display shows :0 and "Enter 1 Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen Cook Time" flashes, the oven would Defrost for 6
minutes and Hold/Time for 2
casserole for 15minutes, hold for Step 7: Touch 2, 5, 0 and 0 for minutes.
10minutes and then Time Cook for twenty-five minutes of cooking
25 minutes. Here's how to do it: time. "i Cook Time" flashes and
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer 25:00 appears on display.
and place in oven.
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The Exhaust Feature
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METAL METAL
FILTER FILTER
COOKTOPLIGHT
The exhaust hood feature on your Then pull filter downward and to
microwave oven is equipped with the front. The filter will drop out. t'_
two metal filters which collect _'J
grease. When the fan is operated, To clean grease filter, soak, then
air is drawn up through the filters _/ agitate filter in hot detergent
and is then discharged through the _......t_./t solution. Don't use ammonia or I_
__kN-- other alkali because it will darken I,_o
provided
venting
to the outside.
The hood also has a light for //:___K_,_N k I I metal. Light brushing can be used
illuminating the counter space, f " ' _'_ t[ to remove embedded dirt. Rinse,
__--_1 _ shakeand remove moisture before
replacing. Filters should be
cleaned at least once a month.
Never operate your hood without
To replace grease filter, slide the the filter in place. In situations
filter in the frame slot on the back where flaming might occur on
® ...._, --_'_i_ of the opening, surfaces below hood, filter will
:_ i " retard entry of flames into the unit.
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To remove grease filter, grasp the _ ' _'_ --_.',"
to therear."fingerhold" on the filter and slide ___ff[®_,'. -.' _ti _
Pull filter upward and to the front
to lock into place. _J
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Care of Your Microwave Oven
Your new Microwave Oven is How to Clean the Inside How to Clean the Outside
a valuable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following Walls, floor and plastic cover. Case. Clean the outside of your
Because there is little heat except oven with soap and damp cloth, they
these rules: in the food, or sometimes in the rinse and dry. Wipe the window
• Keep your oven clean and utensils, spills andspatters are easy clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven to remove. Some spatters can be trim is best wiped with a damp
door a few minutes after cooking removed with a paper towel, others cloth andthen with a dry towel.
helps "air-out" the interior. An may require a damp cloth. Remove
occasional thorough wiping with a greasy spatterswith asudsy cloth, Control Panel. Wipe with a damp
solution of baking soda and water then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
keeps the interior fresh, use abrasive cleaners on oven walls, cleaning sprays, large amounts of
NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL soap and water, abrasives, or sharp
• Don't use sharp-edged utensils on OVEN CLEANER ON ANY objects on the panel--they can
your oven. The inside and outside PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE damage it.
oven walls can be scratched. The OVEN. Door Surface. When cleaning
control panel can be damaged.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up surfaces of door and oven that
• Don't remove the mode stirrer spatters daily, wash when soiled, come together on closing the door,
cover at the top of the oven with a minimum of sudsy, warm use only mild, non-abrasive soaps
(microwave feature 5 on page 5). water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. or detergents applied with a sponge _
Youwill damage the oven. or soft cloth.
Metal and plastic parts on door:
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF Wipe frequently with a damp Power Cord. If the cord becomes
BEFORE CLEANING ANY cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT soiled, unplug and wash with a damp
PART OF THIS OVEN. USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
CLEANING POWDERS OR water may be used, but be certain
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. to rinse and dry thoroughly before
THEY WILL MAR THE plugging cord into outlet.
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Automatic Temperature Probe.
Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.
Clean as soon after using as
possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy
cloth, then rub lightly with plastic
scouring ball if necessary. Rinse
and dry. (Or wash in dishwasher.)
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To replace hood, disconnect power To replace your oven lamp, first Clean off the grease and dust on
at main fuse or circuit breaker disconnect power at main fuse hood surfaces often. Use a warm
panel or pull plug. Remove 1 or circuit breaker or pull plug. detergent solution. About 1
screw from each side of lower panel Remove the top grill by taking off tablespoon of ammonia may be
and 3 screws from front edge. Lower 3 screws which hold it in place, added to the water. Take care not
panel until it rests on range below, to touch the filters and enameled
Be sure bulbs to be replaced are surfaces with this. Ammonia will
cool before removing. Remove bulbs tend to darken metal.
and replace with40 watt incandescent /_"L__F_--i; _ ?--7-'% _t_ "_ C[}
bulbs available from your supplier, t
Raise lower panel and replace i _ 1--_ O
screws. Connect electrical power
to microwave oven.
Next, remove the single screw
= - located above door near center of
___===__)( oven that secures lamp housing, i
Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt lamp available from your
REMOVE 7 SCREWS supplier.
Note:
Also remove the two screws
mounting the upper glass retainer
trim for easier lamp replacement.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall
In the event of an electrical short receptacle is encountered, it is
circuit, grounding reduces the risk your personal responsibility and
of electric shock by providing an obligation to have it replaced with
escape wire for the electric current, a properly grounded three-prong
This appliance is equipped with a wall receptacle.
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The Do not under any circumstance
plug must be plugged into an outlet cut or remove the third (ground)
that is properly installed and prong from the power cord.
grounded. (Fig. l) Do not use an adapter plug
with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord
WARNING-Improper with this appliance.
use of the grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
INSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
Fzg.1 BEFOREUSE
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
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The Problem Solver l
To save time and money-- t,q_'_
before you request service, All these things are normal on your Microwave Oven: 6
check the Problem Solver.
If you have a problem, it may be • Steam or vapor escaping from * Dull thumping sound while
minor. You may be able to correct around the door. operating at power levels other _l
ityourself. Just use this Problem • Light reflection around door or than high. _,J
Solver to locate your problem and outer case. * Some TV-Radio interference .t,qt_"
then follow the
suggested
might be noticed while using your ff_
recommendations. * Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while microwave oven. It's similar to the
operating at power levels other interference caused by other small I,-,4
than high. appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
eq-
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
OVEN WILL NOT A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset p_"
COME ON circuit breaker.
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Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed.
LIGHTED, YET OVEN START must be touched after entering cooking selection. -
WILL NOT START Another selection entered already in oven and OFF/RESET not touched to cancel it.
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME 1 or TIME 2.
OFF/RESET was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.
Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Roast Code or
Temp Cook.
Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after touching TEMP COOK.
Make sure you entered a code number after touching ROAST CODE or COOK CODE.
FOODS ARE EITHER Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount
OVERCOOKED OR of foods in oven. Touch TIME 1and additional cooking time for completion.
UNDERCOOKED Incorrect power level entered. Check Cookbook for recommended power level or
changing levels during cooking if necessary. I_
Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions. _'_
Check Cookbook or recipe for these instructions.
Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking
more than one food item. Check Cookbook for recommendation on increasing time. I_
Probe
not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook or Roast Code
functions. Check Cookbook or Roast Code section of this book fbr specific instructions, v_'_
"EE EE" APPEARS When using Temp Cook, a temperature less than 90°E or mo_e than 199°F. has
ON DISPLAY been entered.
When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.
"PR OB" APPEARS Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook
ON DISPLAY or Roast Code functions. O
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If YouNeed Service
Maycor has a nationwide If you are dissatisfied with the
network of service people. For the service you received, here are
nearest service outlet, contact the three steps you should follow:
dealer or consult the telephone
directory Yellow Pages under First, contact the people who
"Ranges." serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are dissatisfied. In most
For additional information about cases, this will solve the problem.
your microwave oven, write to the
manufacturer. Be sure to include Next, if you are still dissatisfied,
the model and serial numbers write all the details--including
shown on the serial plate on your phone number--to:
the front of the oven.
Service Department
P.O. 4970
Cleveland, TN 37311
Finally, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago. Illinois 60606
This panel, known as MACAP, is
a group of independent consumer
experts under the sponsorship of
several industry associations. Its Z
purpose is to study practices and
advise the industry of ways to improve
customer service. Because MACAP
is free of industry control and
influence, it is able to make F_
impartial recommendations and
consider each case individually.
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