Maytag JMC8130DD, JMC8127DD User Manual

Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
Electric Microwave
Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with oven.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................2-4
Installation and Operation .....................................................................5-6
Features ................................................................................................8-9
Control Panel..........................................................................................10
Operating Instructions.......................................................................11-15
Fresh Vegetable Chart............................................................................16
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................18
Warranty.................................................................................................20
Guide de l’utilisateur...............................................................................21
Guía del Usuario ....................................................................................41
A/01/03
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2003
Maytag Appliances Sales Company Part No.8112P218-60
MCS P/N 53001181 3828W5A2901
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Serial Number
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JMC8127DD/JMC8130DD
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety In­structions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating a microwave.
Always contact your dealer, distribu­tor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
DANGER— Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe per-
sonal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION— Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor per-
sonal injury.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
•Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
Grounding Instructions
Oven MUST be grounded.
Grounding reduces risk of electric shock
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered.
WARNING
by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or ser­vicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is prop­erly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.
Microwave operates on standard household current, 110-120V.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
When using electrical microwave, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
WARNING
1. READ all instructions before using the appliance.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY in IMPOR-
TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
3. This appliance MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUND- ING INSTRUCTIONS in Installation Instructions.
4. Install or locate this appliance ONLY in accor- dance with the installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.
6. Use this appliance ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM PERSONS.
8. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section of manual on page 17.
9. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
10. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.
11. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
12. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a dam­aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
13. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examina­tion, repair, or adjustment.
14. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on the appliance.
15. DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swim­ming pool, or similar locations.
16. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
17. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
18. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful expo-
sure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
B. DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accu-
mulate on sealing surfaces.
C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that
there is no damage to:
1. door (bent),
2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, cont.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.
2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or knife before cooking.
3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.
4. Do not operate oven without load or food in oven cavity.
5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Popping time varies depending on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave unattended.
6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or dam­age to oven.
7. Do not use metal utensils in oven.
8. Never use paper, plastic or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking.
9. When cooking with paper, plastic or other com­bustible materials, follow manufacturer’s recom­mendations for product use.
10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite.
11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause container or bag to break. Pierce or open container or bag before cooking.
12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physi­cian or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.
CAUTION
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appear­ing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ-
UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with nar-
row necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before remov­ing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
WARNING
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend appli-
ance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facili­tate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes.
DO NOT leave paper products, cooking uten­sils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
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Installation and Operation
CIRCUITS
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp cir­cuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electri­cian.
VOLTAGE
The voltage used at the wall recepta­cle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
UNPACKING OVEN
• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity.
•Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately.
Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.
•Remove all materials from oven interior.
• If oven has been stored in extreme­ly cold area, wait a few hours before connecting power.
PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN
Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart. Free air flow around the oven is important. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range or cooktop. Exposure to heat from a cooking surface will damage the microwave oven.
DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS
All air vents should be kept clear dur­ing cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled suffi­ciently.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Pay attention as food cooks. The instructions in this book have been formulated with great care,
but your success in preparing food depends, of course, on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your recipe. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps rec­ommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem.
Factors affecting cooking times.
Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under­cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maxi­mum time given, according to per­sonal preference. The governing phi­losophy of this book is that it is best
for a recipe to be conservative in giv­ing cooking times. While under­cooked food may always be cooked a bit more, overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, partic­ularly those for bread, cakes, and custard, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will con­tinue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer por­tions of the foods gradually travels inward. If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burned.
As you gain experience in using your microwave oven, you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for vari­ous foods.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING
Browning: Meats and poultry that
are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve an appe­tizing color. The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and barbecue sauce. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to foods, the original flavor of recipes is not altered.
Covering: A cover traps heat and steam and causes food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or microwave cling-film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.
Covering with waxed paper: Waxed paper effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling-film, it allows the food to dry out slightly.
Testing if cooked: Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test food frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5° F (3° C) and 15° F (8° C) during standing time.
Standing time: Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and develop.
HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING
Density of foods: Light, porous food
like cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.
Height of foods: The upper portion of tall foods, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower por­tion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall foods during cooking, sometimes several times.
Moisture content of foods: Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relative­ly dry foods such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture.
Bone and fat content of foods:
Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Therefore, care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked.
NOTE: It is a common misconception that microwaves cook food from the inside out. This comes from heating filled pastries with a high sugar con­tent, like jelly doughnuts. The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot! If you cook a chicken or a roast, you’ll see the outside is cooked first.
Shape of foods: Microwaves pene­trate only about 1 inch (2.5cm) into foods; the interior portion of thick foods is cooked as the heat generat­ed on the outside travels inward. In other words, only the outer edge of any food is actually cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction.
It follows then that the worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick cube. The cor­ners will burn long before the center is even warm. Round, thin, and ring shaped foods cook most successfully in the microwave.
Quantity of foods: The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one-third when halving a recipe.
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Installation and Operation, cont.
Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other
foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.
Arranging and spacing: Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.
Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving tech­niques. In conventional cooking, foods are stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved foods, howev­er, are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the center as the outside food heats first.
Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.
Placing thicker portions near the edge: Since microwaves are attract-
ed to the outside portion of foods, it makes sense to place thicker por­tions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly.
Elevating: Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and center of the foods.
Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell, skin, or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include both yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many whole vegeta­bles and fruits.
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Cooking Utensils
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.
CAUTION
MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven:
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resem­bles lightning. Most heat-resistant non-metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materi­als that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven.
Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the utensil in question
next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven.
Just read through the following checklist.
1. Dinner plates: Many kinds of dinnerware are microwave-safe. If in doubt, consult the manufac­turer's literature or perform the microwave test.
2. Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave­safe. This includes all brands of oven-tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.
3. Paper: Paper plates and con-
tainers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, provided the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also
very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In general, avoid colored paper products as the color may run.
4. Plastic storage containers: These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.
5. Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-safe provided they are specially made for cooking. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture.
6. Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is avail­able. For the most part, you can probably cook with items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.
7. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic: Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure.
Features
Your oven will be packed with the fol­lowing materials:
Glass Turntable . . . . . . . . . .1 each
Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . .1 each
Tu r ntable Shaft . . . . . . . . . .1 each
Rotating Ring . . . . . . . . . . . .1 each
This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recom­mended for commercial purposes and will void the warranty.
NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120­Volt/60 Hz AC circuit. This oven is designed for built-in installation. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
JMC8127DD
Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Input Current 13 A
Power Consumption 1,500 W
Output (IEC 60705 1,000 W Standard)
Oven Capacity 1.5 cu.ft.
Tu r ntable Diameter 12
3
4
Weight (approx.): Black/White/Bisque 69.8 lbs. Stainless Steel 71.8 lbs.
Outer Dimensions 26
3
4 ”x 237⁄16
(W x H x D) x 20
3
16
JMC8130DD
Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Input Current 13 A
Power Consumption 1,500 W
Output (IEC 60705 1,000 W Standard)
Oven Capacity 1.5 cu.ft.
Tu r ntable Diameter 12
3
4
Weight (approx.): Black/White/Bisque 76.7 lbs. Stainless Steel 78.7 lbs.
Outer Dimensions 29
3
4 ”x 237⁄16
(W x H x D) x 20
3
16
Tu r ntable
Shaft
9
Tu r ntable
Rotating Ring
Hub (Underside)
Tu r ntable Shaft
TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
1. Place the rotating ring on the cavi­ty bottom.
2. Place the turntable on top of the rotating ring as shown in the dia­gram. Make sure the turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft.
• Never place the turntable upside down. The turntable should never be restricted.
• Both turntable and rotating ring must always be used during cook­ing.
• All food and containers of food are always placed on the turntable for cooking.
• The turntable rotates clockwise and counter clockwise; this is nor­mal.
• If turntable or rotating ring cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center for more information regarding replace­ment.
BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
• When installing a built-in oven, an opening is required:
27” microwave oven: 25
1
2 ±1⁄16”(W) x 221⁄2 ±1⁄16” (H)
x 23
1
2 min. (D)
30”microwave oven: 28
1
2 ±1⁄16”(W) x 221⁄2 ±1⁄16” (H)
x 23
1
2 min. (D)
•Blocking the intake and/or outlet opening can damage the oven.
• Plug oven into a standard 120­Volt/60 Hz household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that the microwave is the only appliance on the circuit.
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Control Panel
1. Display window
Upper line: The word prompt scrolls to guide you when setting the clock and at every operating stage. It shows power level when using timed cooking.
Lower line: Counts down cooking time in minutes and/or seconds. Shows clock time when oven is not in use. Shows kitchen timer time when this feature is selected.
2. Auto Sensor Keypads (pgs. 13-14)
– Soup/Sauce – Reheat Entree –Frozen Entree –Pizza Slice –Popcorn – Baked Potato –Fresh Vegetable –Frozen Vegetable
These Sensor keypads provide
accurate and fast microwaving for a variety of popular foods with no guesswork.
3. Rapid Defrost (pg. 15)
Provides faster defrosting results. This option is excellent for thaw­ing 1lb. of frozen ground beef.
4. Auto Defrost (pg. 15)
Provides thorough defrosting results.
5. Beverage (pg. 13)
This keypad heats one to three 8 oz. cups.
6. Stop/Clear
Clears all previous settings if pressed before cooking starts. Press once to stop oven during cooking, press twice to stop and clear all entries.
7. Timer (pg. 11)
8. Clock (pg. 11)
9. Custom Program (pg. 11)
10.Control Setup (pg. 13)
Allows the customization of the following oven feature settings.
– Sound – Clock Display – Display Scroll Speed – Lbs/Kg –Volume Level – Language Option
11.More/Less (pg. 13)
12.Add 30 Sec. (pg. 11)
13.Start
To start cooking.
14.Number Keys
Allows for the immediate start of one of 5 preset times from 1 to 5 minutes.
15.Cook Time (pg. 12)
16.Power Level (pg.12)
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Operating Instructions
ADD 30 SEC.
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START.
NOTE: If you touch Add 30 Sec., it will add 30 seconds up to 9 minutes 59 seconds.
Example: To set for 2 minutes.
Touch Add 30 Sec. 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.
CHILD LOCK
This safety feature prevents unwant­ed oven operation. Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the con­trol panel.
If the CHILD LOCK is set and you touch another cooking pad, the word LOCKED shows in the display. Cancel the child lock according to the procedure below.
To set the child lock:
After the CHILD LOCK is turned off, the oven will operate normally.
1. Touch STOP
CLEAR.
2. Touch and hold 0 pad until the word
LOCKED
appears in the display and two beeps are heard.
To cancel the child lock:
Touch and hold 0 pad until the word
LOCKED
disappears in the display.
12-Hour CLOCK and TIMER
Oven is equipped with a 12-hour clock and a timer that can be set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Clock does not display AM or PM.
To set clock:
1. Touch STOP CLEAR pad.
2. Touch CLOCK pad.
ENTER TIME
OF DAY scrolls through display.
3. Enter desired time by using digit touch pads.
TOUCH START
scrolls through display.
4. Touch START.
Stop
Clear
Clock
Start
To set timer:
1. Touch STOP CLEAR pad.
2. Touch TIMER pad.
ENTER TIME IN
MIN. AND SEC.
scrolls through display.
3. Enter desired time by using digit touch pads.
TOUCH START
scrolls through display.
4. Touch START.
•To cancel timer
at any time, press STOP CLEAR pad.
Stop
Clear
Timer
Start
Add
30 Sec.
Stop
Clear
0
0
CUSTOM PROGRAM
CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking immediately
Example: To cook for 2 minutes at 60% power.
1. Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR ENTER NEW TIME.
2. Enter cooking time. Display scrolls TOUCH
START OR POWER.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL. Display scrolls ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10.
4. Enter power level
6. Display scrolls P60 TOUCH START.
5. Touch START.
To recall the custom program:
1. Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR ENTER NEW TIME.
2. Touch START.
Custom
Program
Power
Level
Start
Custom
Program
Start
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Operating Instructions (cont’d)
MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK
For Multi-Stage cooking, touch COOK TIME and repeat Cook Time steps 3-5 in previous section before touching the START pad.
Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook.
Power
Level Use
10 • Boiling water.
(HIGH) • Making candy.
• Cooking poultry pieces, fish and vegetables.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat.
•Whole poultry.
9•Reheating rice, pasta and vegetables.
8•Reheating prepared foods quickly.
• Reheating sandwiches.
7•Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
• Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.
6•Cooking veal.
• Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings and custard.
5•Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
4•Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
3•Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking pork chops, roast.
2•Taking chill out of fruit.
• Softening butter.
1•Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
• Softening butter and cream cheese.
0•Standing time.
• Independent timer.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART
COOK TIME
This function allows you to cook food for a desired amount of time. Because many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI-POWER), there are 10 power level settings in addition to HI-POWER.
When cooking is complete, beeps will sound. The word COOKEND shows in the display window. Then the oven shuts itself off.
NOTE: If you do not select the power level, the oven will operate at power HIGH. To set HI-POWER cooking, skip steps 4 and 5 below.
Example: To cook food on 80% Power (power 8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds.
1. Touch COOK TIME pad.
2. Touch number keys.
ENTER COOK- ING TIME scrolls through display.
3. Enter 5 minutes 30 seconds by touch­ing [5], [3], and [0]. Display scrolls the words 5:30
TOUCH START OR POWER.
4. Touch POWER LEVEL. Display
scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10.
5. Touch 8.
To select power level 80%. Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
6. Touch START.
Cook Time
5
5 Min.
Power
Level
8
Start
3
3 Min.
0
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table above will give you some idea of which foods are pre­pared at each of the various power levels.
in the display continu­ously.
2. Touch 4. Display scrolls the words LBS. TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2.
3. Touch 2. Display scrolls the words KG. The cur­rent time will be dis­played.
NOTE: To select LBS., repeat steps 1-2 then, touch number 1.
CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHART
NO FUNCTION CHOICE REMARKS
1 SOUND ON / OFF Sound On or Sound Off All of the key sound and End of Cycle sound on or off.
2 CLOCK ON / OFF Clock On or Clock Off When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use.
3 SCROLL SPEED Slow, Normal, or Fast Control speed of message that scrolls across display.
4 LBS. / KG Lbs or Kg Set control to LBS. or KG for Auto Defrost.
5VOLUME LEVEL Low, Medium, High Controls volume of key sound.
6 LANGUAGE OPTION English, Spanish, French Select language of message that scrolls across display.
NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default settings are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed, LBS, Medium
Volume and English.
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SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
For most Sensor Cook programs, a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided on the next pages. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.
Hints
1. Make sure the door remains closed.
2. Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.
3. Opening the door or touching the STOP CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop.
4. Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry, to assure the best results.
CONTROL SET-UP
CONTROL SET-UP allows you to set the oven for your preferences.
You can select SOUND ON/OFF,
CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED, LBS/KG, VOLUME LEVEL and LAN- GUAGE OPTION.
Example 1: To turn off Sound of beeper.
1. Touch CONTROL SET­UP.Four modes show in
the display repeatedly.
2. Touch 1. Display scrolls the words SOUND ON
TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH
2.
3. Touch 2. Display scrolls the words SOUND OFF. The current time will be displayed.
NOTE: To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 - 2 then touch num­ber 1.
Example 2: To select kg unit.
1. Touch CONTROL SET­UP.Four modes show
Control
Setup
1
1 Min.
2
2 Min.
Control
Setup
4
4 Min.
2
2 Min.
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the Cook time, Add 30 Sec., and Sensor Cook programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. You must wait until the control display begins to count down before adding or sub­tracting time.
Example: To adjust the SENSOR COOK (ex. popcorn) cooking time for a longer time, or for a shorter time.
1. Touch POPCORN. Display scrolls the word POPCORN.
2. Press the MORE or LESS pad during time countdown. MORE or LESS will not operate during display scrolling.
Popcorn
BEVERAGE
This pad heats beverages in 8 oz. cups.
Example: To heat two 8 oz. cups of coffee:
1. Touch BEVERAGE. Display scrolls the words BEV TOUCH 1 TO 3 CUPS.
Beverage
2
2 Min.
NOTE: Be careful, the beverage will be very hot. Sometimes liquids heat­ed in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.
2. Touch number 2. The oven will start automat­ically.
cont.
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Operating Instructions (cont’d)
1. Touch FROZEN ENTREE.
Display scrolls the words FROZEN ENTREE and the microwave auto­matically starts.
SENSOR COOK CHART
Code Category Direction Amount
1 Soup/ Cover soups with microwave-safe plastic wrap before heating. Turn 1.5 - 4 cups
Sauce back corner to vent 1/2 to 1 inch. Stir soups after heating. Use a (12 - 32 ozs)
microwave-safe bowl, dish or mug. Do not cover utensil with glass lid. Allow to stand in microwave one minute after cooking. Fill 1/2 to 2/3 full.
2 Baked Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray around the 1 - 4 medium approx.
Potato edge, at least one inch apart. 8 -10 ozs. each
3Frozen Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave- 10 - 21 ozs.
Entree safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
4Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in 1 - 4 cups
Vegetable an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap
and vent.
5 Reheat Arrange foods in center of plate or casserole and cover with plastic 10 - 21 ozs.
Entree wrap and vent. Stir food after reheating. Food that cannot be stirred Entree, Casserole,
(e.g. lasagna) should be allowed to stand covered for approximately Pasta, in sauce, etc. 5 minutes after reheating.
6Fresh Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. 1 - 4 cups
Vegetable Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
7Pizza Pizza should be refrigerated but not frozen. Place precooked pizza on 1 - 3 slices
Slice a paper towel or paper plate. Do not cover. Place pizza point toward (3 - 5 ozs/slice)
center. CAUTION: Be careful when eating pizza heated in the micro­wave. The pizza surface and sauce can be very hot.
8Popcorn Follow package directions. Bag should be at room temperature. Do not 3.0 - 3.5 ozs.
use this feature if popcorn bag size is other than 3.0 - 3.5 ozs.
If you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during sensing, the process will be canceled.
SENSOR COOK
SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. The oven automatically determines the cooking time for each food item. This feature has 8 food cat­egories.
Example: To cook FROZEN ENTREE.
Frozen
Entree
When popping popcorn:
• After popping, open bag carefully. Popcorn and steam are extremely hot.
• Do not reheat unpopped ker­nels or reuse bag. Overcooking can result in an oven fire.
•Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn.
• If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow man­ufacturer’s instructions. Do not use Sensor Cook pop­corn program.
CAUTION
5. Room temperature should not exceed 95° F.
6. Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before Sensor Cooking.
Categories: Soup/Sauce
Baked Potato Frozen Entree Frozen Vegetable Reheat Entree Fresh Vegetable Pizza Slice Popcorn
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1. Touch AUTO DEFROST. Display scrolls the words
MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3.
2. Touch 1. Display scrolls the words ENTER
WEIGHT.
AUTO DEFROST
Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature pro­vides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The AUTO DEFROST guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrost­ing time and power levels for you.
The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange. Three different defrosting levels are provided.
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
•You can select the category by touching the numeric key 1 (MEAT), numeric key 2 (POUL­TRY), and numeric key 3 (FISH) after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad.
•Available weight is 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. (0.05 - 2.7 kgs).
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.
3. Enter the weight by touching 1 and
2.
Display scrolls the words 1.2 LBS.
TOUCH START.
4. Touch START. Defrosting starts.
NOTE:
When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle.
•For best results, remove fish, shell­fish, meat, and poultry from its orig­inal closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
RAPID DEFROST
This feature provides defrosting for
1.0 lb. frozen ground beef.
AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
Food
BEEF
Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew, Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chops (1 inch thick), Rolled roast
PORK
Chops (
1
2 inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs, Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 lb.
1
2 inch thick)
POULTRY
Whole (under 4 lbs.), Cut-up, Breasts (boneless)
CORNISH HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast
FISH
Fillets, Whole Steaks
SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
Sequence
1
MEAT
2
POULTRY
3
FISH
1. Touch RAPID DEFROST.
The oven begins defrosting without the need to touch START.
•For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrost­ing.
• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
•Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.
Rapid
Defrost
Auto
Defrost
1
1 Min.
1
1 Min.
2
2 Min.
Start
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Fresh Vegetable Chart
Cook time
Vegetable Amount at HIGH Instructions Standing
(minutes) Time
Artichokes 2 medium 5-8 Trim. Add 2 tsp. water and 2 tsp. lemon juice. 2-3 minutes (8 ozs. each) 4 medium 10-12 Cover. Cook stem end up.
Asparagus, 1 Ib. 3-7 Wash and turn half of spears around. 2-3 minutes Fresh, spears Add
1
2 cup water. Cover.
Beans, green and 1 lb. 7-10 Add
1
2 cup water in 11⁄2 qt. casserole. 2-3 minutes
wax Stir halfway through cooking.
Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12-16 Add
1
2 cup water in 11⁄2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-9 Place broccoli in baking dish. 2-3 minutes spears Add
1
2 cup water.
Cabbage, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-7 Add
1
2 cup water in 11⁄2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
chopped Stir halfway through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 3-6 Add
1
4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower, 1 lb. 6-10 Trim. Add
1
4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, whole Stir halfway through cooking.
Celery, Fresh, 2 cups 3-5 Slice. Add
1
2 cup water in 11⁄2 qt. covered 2-3 minutes
sliced 4 cups 7-9 casserole.
Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5-8 Husk. Add 2 tsp water in 1
1
2
qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Cover.
Mushrooms,
1
2
Ib. 2-3
1
2
Place mushrooms in 1
1
2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, sliced
Parsnips, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-8 Add
1
2 cup water in 11⁄2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
sliced
Peas, Green, 4 cups 6-9 Add
1
2 cup water in 11⁄2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh Stir halfway through cooking.
Sweet Potatoes, 2 medium 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes Whole Baking 4 medium 6-11 2-3 minutes (6-8 ozs. each)
White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes Whole Baking 4 potatoes 8-13 2-3 minutes (6-8 ozs. each)
Spinach, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-7 Add
1
2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
leaf
Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 6-8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes Butternut, Fresh Place in 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover.
Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 5-8 Add
1
2 cup water in 1
1
2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
sliced
Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 7-8 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes whole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway
through cooking.
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Care and Cleaning
To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker.
CAUTION
Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power supply cord of the oven or open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.
Part Description
Inside of the Oven Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs and spillovers.
• It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal.
•Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.
• Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.
Glass Tray and Rotating • The glass tray and rotating ring can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. Ring Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth.
• The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.
Door If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door,
wipe the panel with a soft cloth.
• This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
Outside Oven Surface Wipe with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Rinse and dry. Do not use
harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.
To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
Stainless Steel
DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.
Daily Cleaning/Light Soil - Wipe with one of the following - soapy water, white vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.*
Moderate/Heavy Soil- Wipe with one of the following - Bon Ami, Baking Soda or Soft Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp Scotch-Brite* pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
Discoloration - Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To remove streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
After cleaning the oven, be sure the rotating ring and glass tray are in the correct position. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting.
*Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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Troubleshooting
To avoid risk of severe personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not remove outer case at any time. Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.
WARNING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL
• Dull thumping sound during oven operation.
• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
• Light reflection around door or outer wrapper.
•Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high.
• Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations. It is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as mixers, blow dryer, etc.
Problem Possible Causes
Oven will not start • Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.
-Plug into the outlet.
• Door is open.
-Close the door, open, and try again.
• Wrong operation is set.
-Check operation instructions.
Arcing or sparking • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• The oven is operated when empty.
-Do not operate with oven empty.
• Food soils remain in the cavity.
-Clean cavity with wet towel.
Uneven cooking or • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used. poor defrosting -Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
-Use correct time/Cooking power level.
• Food is not turned or stirred.
-Turn or stir food.
Overcooked foods • Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
-Use correct time/Cooking power level.
Undercooked foods • Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
-Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• Food is not defrosted completely.
-Completely defrost food.
• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
-Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.
• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
-Use correct time/Cooking power level.
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