Maytag MMV5100AA User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE AND COOKING GUIDE
Over-The-Range Microwave Oven Model MMV5100AA
Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven. Part no.8112p171-60 MCS p/n 74005587 A/08/00
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
Do not
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: MMV5100AA Power Source: Power Consumption: Maximum Output: Oven Capacity: Turntable Diameter:
Dimensions: Weight:
Specifications subject to change w ithout notice.
*According to IEC-705 test procedure. The IEC-705 test procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output.
Please record your product’s information
When you call to request service, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. Please fill in the information below. Please also record purchase date, price and where purch ased. Keep your sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.
attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not
place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do not
operate the oven if it is damag ed. It is particularly important that the oven door clos e properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) DOOR (bent) (2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened) (3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES
The oven
properly qualified service personnel.
should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
AC 110-120V, 60 Hz 1500W 1000W*
1.7 cu. ft.
5
12-
"
/
8
(w x h x d)
Approx. 63 lbs.
29-
7
/
8
" x 17" x 16-
1
"
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Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Where Purchased:
(Located on the front of the oven) (Located on the front of the oven)
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For additional questions, please contact us:
Maytag Appliance Sales Company Atten: CAIR
®
Center P.O.Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 1-800-688-9900(USA) 1-800-688-2002(CANADA) 1-800-688-2080(U.S.TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com
For service and warranty information, see page 39-40.
IMPORTANT
Please keep your sales slip. Should any warranty service be required, proof of original date of purchase is needed.
NOTE
In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.
REGISTRATION
Federal law requires registration of all microwave ovens.T o comply with the law, please fill out the PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD packed with the oven.
1. Check the model and serial numbers on the card to see that they match the numbers on the data plate. The data plate is located on the front of t he oven when the door is open. If the numbers on the card are not the same as those on the data plate, cross out the numbers on the card and write in the numbers as they appear on the data plate.
2. Mail the card. The return address is included on the reverse side of the card.
If you move or are not the original owner of this oven, you must by law renew the registration. Send the renewal registration information to:
Maytag Customer Service Warranty Administration P. O. Box 4970 Cleveland, TN 37320-4970
Renewal Registration information must provide: a) Your name and address. b) The microwave oven’s model and serial numbers.
SAFETY SET UP OPERATION
COOKING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions 4 Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven 5 Grounding Instructi ons 6 Interf erence Note 7 Utensils 7 Materials 8
SET UP
Names of Oven Parts and Accessories 9 Turntable Installation 10 Charcoal Filter Installation 10 Grease Filter Installation 1 0
OPERATION
Control Panel and Features 11 Selecting Ventilation Direction 13 Setti ng Clock 13 Child Lock-Out 13 Timer 14 Timed Cooking and Power Level 14 Auto Sensor Microwaving 16
Auto Sensor Microwaving Tips 17 Optional Settings 18 Auto Defrost 19 Add 30 Seconds 20 One Touc h Start Cooking 21 Custom Programs 22 Turntable Setting 23 Fan Speed Control 23 Light 23 Delay Off-Fan 24
COOKING GUIDE
Cooking Princi ples and Technique s 25 Cooking with Metal Rack 26 Auto Sensor Cooking Tips 27 Sensor Cooking Recipes 29 Meats, Pou ltry and Fish 31
MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting 34 Questions and Answers 36 Care and Cleaning 37 Warranty 39
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MAINTENANCE
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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING -
injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read al l instruct ions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.
3. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.
If a fire should start:
• Keep the oven door closed.
• Turn the oven off.
• Disconnect the power cord or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Keep in mind the following rules at all times to reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend the appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Do not use the oven cavity for
storage purposes. Do not store combustible items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. inside the oven. If lightning strikes the pow er line, the oven may turn on by itself.
c. Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
4. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDIN G INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.
5. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
6. Some products such as whole eggs, water with oil or fat, sealed
To reduce the ri sk of burns, electric shock, fire,
containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or defrost food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. It is intended for home use.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
10.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.
12.Do not store or use this appliance outdoor s.
13.Do not use this oven near water, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.
14.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
16.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. When cleaning door and oven surfaces that meet when door is closed, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. (See “Care and Cleaning” instructions on page 37.)
18.Do not mount over a sink.
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19.This oven is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.
20.This oven is intended to be used above ranges with a maximum width of 30 inches.
21.Clean the underside of the microwave oven often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave oven or the fan filters.
22.W hen flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
23.Use care when cleaning the vent­hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filt er.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER AND SA FE USE OF YOUR OVEN
• The oven must be level.
• The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking.
• Place cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.
• Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break. See page 8.
• When using the Popcorn feature of this microwave oven, use only the bag sizes specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or in a commercial package recommended especially for microwave ovens.
• The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensu re that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.
• Do not operate the microwave oven empty. Operat ing the oven without any food or food that is extremely low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.
• Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause it to break.
• Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur and could cause physical injury.
• Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.
• D o not a ttempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.
• Do not do home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.
• Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This microwave oven is made for household use only.
• Liquids, such as beverages, that are heated in a microw ave oven, can overheat beyond their boiling point without any evidence of bubbling. This could result in hot liquids suddenly boiling over. To prevent this occurrence, the following steps should be taken:
(a)Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
(b)Do not overheat. (c)Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.
(d)After heating, allow to stand in
the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.
• The metal rack must be removed from the oven when the rack is not used for cooking.
SAFETY
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GROUNDING INST RUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Where standard two­prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Properly polarized and grounded outlet
Three-pronged (grounding) plug
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
NOTE: If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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INTERFERENCE NOTE
Microwave ovens generate radio frequency energy during operation and if not installed properly may cause interference to radio and television reception. You can determine if this unit is causing interference by turning it on and off while the interference is occurring. If interference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more of the following measures:
• clean door and seal surfaces of the oven.
• reorient the television or r a dio rece iving antenna.
• relocate the oven with respect to the television or radio receiver.
• plug the oven into a different outlet so that it, and the television or radio receiver, are on different circuits.
If the interference persists, you may want to consult an experienced radio/ television technician for additional s uggestions.
UTENSILS
See following page for further instructions on
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches pierced.
“materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven.” Do the test below to see if the utensil is safe for use in a microwave oven.
Utensil Test:
1.
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250 mL) along with the utensil in question.
2.
Cook on minute.
3.
Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.
maximum
power (P100) for 1
SAFETY
CAUTION:
1.
Do not use plastic containers for testing.
2.
Some containers and dishware may be warm (or hot) in only one area. Do not use a container that becomes warm anywhere.
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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instruc-
Glass jars Always remove lid. Us e only to heat food until just
Glassware Heat-resist ant oven glassware only. Make sure there is
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not cl ose with Paper plates and
cups Paper towels Use to cover food for reheati ng and absorbing fat. Use
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
Thermometers Microwave- safe only (meat and candy thermometers). Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain
cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook-
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.
ing.
The
foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.
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browning dish must be at least ble. Incorr ect usage may cause the turntable to break.
inch abo ve the turnt a-
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tions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may
break.
no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
with supervision for short-term cooking/warming only . steaming.
instruction s. Shoul d be labeled “Microwave Safe.” Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. If this happens, discard the food. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plas tic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
to retai n moisture. Do n o t a llow plastic wrap to touch food.
moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food car ton wit h metal handle
Metal or metal­trimmed utensils
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal
trim may cause arcing . Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fi re in the oven. Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature. Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven
and may split or crack.
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SET UP
NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton. Your oven comes with the following materials and accessories:
Turntable 1 Grease filter 2 Turntabl e roller res t 1 Charcoal filter 2 Instruction Manual 1 Damper assembly 1 Installation Instructions 1 Hardware package 1 Upper cabinet template 1 Metal rack 1 Wall template 1
SET UP
Door
Safety interlock system
Shuts off oven power if door is open ed duri ng oper ation
.
Interior light Control panel
Door rele ase but t on
• Press the button to open door.
• When you open the do or during the cooking process, cooking will stop but the progr am will not be cancele d. C lose the door and touch ST ART to resume cooking.
Metal rack
When cooking two or three dishes at the same time or larger dishes.
Grease filters
Do not run the fan without grease filters.
Cooktop lig ht
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TURNTABLE INSTALLATION
• Both turntable and roller rest
Turntable
• All food and containers of fo od
Turntable memory allows the
Roller rest
Receptacle
Hub (underside)
1. Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on top of the roller res t as sh own in the di agram.
• The turntable rotates cloc kw ise
Make sure the turntable hub is securely locked in the receptacle.
• If turntable or roller rest cracks or
Never place the turntabl e up side down. The turntable should never be restricted.
CHARCOAL FILTER INSTALLATION
If the microwave oven has been installed for room venting, the air vented by the fan will be recirculated back into the room through a pair of disposable charcoal filters that help to remove smoke and odors. If these filters become excessively dirty or discolored, they should be replaced. Under norm al cond itions, these filters should be replaced onc e every 6 to 12 months.
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Grasp the charcoal filter with both hands, each one holding an opposite end of the filt er.
3. Insert one end of the filter into the
4. Repeat for other charcoal fi lter.
GREASE FILTER INSTALLATION
The reusable meta l grease filt ers tr ap grease released by food on the cooktop. They also prevent damage to the inside of microwave due to flames from food on the cooktop.
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Grasp the grease filter with one
3. Insert one end of the filter without
4. Insert ring end of grease filter into
5. Repeat for other grease fi lter.
must always be used during cooking.
must always be placed on the turntable for cooking.
turntab le to return to its startin g position at the end of cooking operation. This is especially convenient for cups or other items with handles. At the end of cooking, “0”may remai n in the display briefly to al low the turntab le to return to its startin g position. The oven light and fan will remain on but the m icrowave power is turned off.
and counterclockwise; this is normal.
breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center for more information reg arding replacement.
opening as sho wn. Inse rt other end into the opening and slide toward the front side of microwave oven until filter is securely in position.
2
3
1
hand holding the ring and t he other hand holding the opposi te end.
ring into the opening and slide toward the r ear of microw ave oven.
the opening and slide enti re fi lter towards the front side of the microw av e ove n un t il filter is securely in posit io n .
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OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Remember: After connecting supply cord, follow word prompts
for setting proper venti lation direction. The oven wil l not operate until ventilati on direction is selected.
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OPERATION
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(3)
(13) (14) (15)
(16)
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (CONT.)
(1) Display Window
Upper line: Counts down cooking
time in minutes and/or seconds. Shows clock tim e when ove n is not in use. The word prompt scrolls to guide you when setting the clock and at every operation stage. Lower line: Shows power level when using Tim ed Cooking. Shows Timer time when this feature is selected.
(2) Indicators
Indicators light or flash in the display window. 1/ 2/ 3: Lig hts to indicate curr ent cook ing stage.
DEF: Lights during Defrost. LOCK: Lights to indicate the Child
Lock-Out feature is set. SENSOR: Flashes duri ng Sen sor
cooking.
START:
press START.
Auto Sensor keypads (Page 16) Popcorn Baked Potato Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable Reheat Entree Frozen Entree Pizza Slice
These Sensor keypads provide accurate and fast microwaving for a variety of popu lar foo ds without any guesswork.
Soup/Beverage
This selection requires the entry of number of servings.
More+/Less-
Used to adjust cooking time for above menus.
(4) Custom Programs (Page 22) (5) Add 30 sec. (Page 20)
Flashes to prompt you to
(6) Auto Defrost (Page 19)
Provides t wo opti ons. Pre ss once to set Quick Defrost, twice to set Defrost. DEFROST: Provides m ore tho rough defrosting results. QUICK DEFROST: Provides faster defrosting results. This option is excellent fo r thawin g items su ch as ground meat for use in spaghetti sauce or for taco meat.
(7) Options (Page 18)
Allows you to customize the following oven feature settings: word prompt on/off, clock on/off, beep on/off, word speed, language selection, weight selection and turbo exhaust for room venting.
(8) Cook Time (Page 14) (9) Power Level (Page 14) (10) Timer (Page 14 ) (11)Number keys
Allows for the immediate start of one of 6 preset times from 1 to 6 minutes.
(12) Clock (Page 13 )
Turntable On/Off (Page 23)
To turn turntable on or off. Fan (Page 23)
To increase or decrease fan speed. Delay Off-Fan (Pa ge 24)
To turn off fa n automatically at your selected time. Light (Page 23)
To turn the regular light or night light on and off.
(17) START
To start cooking.
To set and cancel child lock-out.
(18)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.
Beep Sound
A beep sounds wh en a keypad is pressed, to confirm your key entry.
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SELECTING VENTILATION DIRECTION
After connecting power supply cord, you must select proper ventilation direction. If your microwave oven has been installed for room venting, press number 1. If your oven has been install ed for roof or wall venting, press number 2. This is to be sure that exhaust air is vented corre ctly.
Example: To set for room ventilation:
Step Procedure Keypad
Plug in. Press 1 to select room venting.
1
2
Note: • If you do not select a ventilation direction, you can not use the oven.
Press Vent way
1 2
Press any key except 1 and 2 to fix the room venting direction. Example: 3
When you reset the venti lation direc tion or after a power in terruption, unplug the oven fr om the AC outlet and plug it in again a nd then reset the proper ventilation direction.
Room Ven t i ng
Roof or Wall Venting
1
One Touch
3
One Touch
SETTING CLOCK
To set the correct time of day, fol low the steps below.
Example: To set 3:15:
Step Procedure Keypad
Press Clock.
1
Clock
OPERATION
Press 3, 1 and5 to enter time of day.
2
Press Clock. The clock begins operation.
3
Note: • If the clock (or display) shows any abnormali ty, unplug the oven from
the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock.
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or after a power interrupti on, reset the clock.
This is a 12-hour clock.
You can use the oven without setting the clock.
The clock dis pl ay ca n be tu rned off. See page 18 (Opt ion al Set tings) for more details.
3
One Touch
1
One Touch
Clock
5
One Touch
CHILD LOCK-OUT
The oven has a safety feature whic h prevents use by children. This feature locks the operation of the oven unt il canceled.
To set:
Step Procedure Keypad
Press START and hold for 4 seconds. LOCK appears in the display.
1
To cancel:
Step Procedure Keypad
Press START and hold for 4 seconds. LOCK disappears from the display.
1
START
START
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TIMER
START
You can set and use the Timer function independently, or while a cooking program is in progress. The Timer will be displayed on the lower line of the display. Timer can be set from 0 to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
Example:
Step Procedure Keypad
1 2 3
Note: •
To set timer for 3 minutes:
Timer
Press
.
Timer
3, 0
Press
Press The timer st arts count ing and ove n will beep for 7 seconds when time is up.
and 0 to set 3 minutes.
START
.
To clear a Timer setting, press Timer and cooking, press Timer. Timer on the lower line of the display flashes for 5 seconds. Press STOP/CLEAR while Timer on the lower line of display flashes. The Timer will stop but the oven continues cooking to the end. To stop beeps of Timer, touch Timer. Timer will not beep if the oven beeps at the same time to indicate another oven operation (the end of a cooking, for example). If you do not enter a time for 10 seconds after step 1, the setting is cleared with a beep. If cooking completes while you are setting the Timer, all settings are cleared. Restart from step 1. If no key is touched for 5 seconds after the last key entry at step 2 above, the timer automatically starts.
Stop/Clear
3
One Touch
. If you are using both
0
START
0
TIMED COOKING AND POWER LEVEL
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. The oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 99 seconds of cooking. In addition to the different microwave power from 10 levels, level).
Multi-stage Cooking:
You can program the oven for up to 3 stages of cooking in sequence. Each stage can be programmed with a different time setting and power level. To program 2-stage or 3-stage cooking, go through steps 1-3 on page 15. Steps 1-3 should be followed for each stage of cooking that is programmed. After the time and power levels have been entered for all stages, press S power sequences that were entered.
Delay Start Cooking:
You can delay the time that you would like the cooking to start. Cooking can be delayed up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. To delay cooking, follow proc edure for multi-stage cooking, but for stage1 use power level
. The oven will cook in accordance with the time and
P 0
.
P100
(maximum) power level, you can select
P90
P 0
to
(0-90% of total power
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Example:
Step Procedure Keypad
1
To cook at power level P80 for 40 seconds:
Cook Time.
Press
Cook Time
Enter 40 seconds by pressing 4 and 0.
2
Power Level
Press the display.
Power leve l Press
P100 (100%) once P90(90%) twice P80(80%) 3 times P70(70%) Medium High 4 times
3
P60(60%) 5 times P50(50%) Medium 6 times P40(40%) 7 times P30(30%) P20(20%) 9 times P10(10%) 10 times P 0 (0%) 11 times
Press
Med L ow/D efros t
START
.
until
P80
4
Note: •
POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE
P100
P90
P80
P70 Medium High
P60
If no power level is entered, the power level will always be (100%).
Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on power.
To check the power level while Timer is operating, press
.
Level
To change power level during cooking, Press level on the lower line of the display flashes for 3 seconds. During this time, press
Power Leve l
level appears.
• Cooking poultry, vegetables, and most casseroles.
• Boiling water.
• Preheating a browning dish.
• Reheati ng ri ce and pasta.
• Reheati ng pr ec ooked or prepared food quickly.
• Coo king fis h.
• Cooking cheese dishes.
• Cooking scrambled eggs.
•Baking cakes.
appears in
8 times
4
One touch
0
Power
Level
START
Power Level
repeatedly until your desired power
P50 Medium
• Cooking custards and pasta.
• C o oking rump roast, ham, veal, lamb.
P40
• Cooking less tender cuts of meat in liquid or slow-cooking dishes.
• Completing the cooking cycle of less tender roasts.
P30 Med Low/ Defrost
• Completing the cooking cycle of casseroles, stews, sauces.
• Time defrosting.
P20
• Softening chocolate.
• C la rifying butter.
• Heating breads, rolls, pancakes, tacos, tortillas, French toast.
P10
• Softening cream cheese, butter.
• Keeping casseroles warm.
15
P100
P100
Power
.
Power
OPERATION
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AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVI NG
The Auto Sensor feature uses a built- in humidity sensor that measures the amount of steam/hum idity in t he oven t o accuratel y determine correct c ooking time and power level for the food placed in t he oven. A variety of popular foods have been preprogrammed. These foods are listed below in the REHEAT or COOK Food categories.
Press keypad to select your desired food type then press
Soup/Beverage Soup/Beverage
REHEAT Food Categories COOK Food Categories
REHEAT ENTREE POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE BAKED POTATO SOUP/BEVERAGE FRESH VEGETABLE PIZZA SLICE FROZEN VEGETABLE
Example -
Step Procedure Keypad
Press
selection requires entr y of number of servings by pressing keypad until your desired setting appears on the display.
To reheat left over pizza:
PIZZA SLICE
.
1
MORE/LESS
Press cooking time; press twice to decrease
2
time.
START
Press
once to increase
.
3
START
PIZZA SLICE
MORE/LESS
START
.
Note: •
Pause Reminder
About halfway through the Auto Sensor cooking process, 5 beeps sound to remind you to stir (turn or separate) the fo od. If you do not open the door at the reminder, the oven continues to com plet e cooking. The Pause prompt scrolls across the display.
Do not open the oven door until time countdown starts in the display (after you pressed
Use the popcorn. Bag sizes: 1.75 oz to 3.5 oz only.
POPCORN
START
).
keypad to pop prepackaged microwave-ready
MORE/LESS ADJUSTMENT
MORE/LESS
The either increasing or decreasing the preprogrammed cooking time. To increase the time, press To decrease the time, press
If an Error Message appears... ERROR 1:
ERROR 2:
keypad allows fine adjustments in Auto Sensor Microwaving by
MORE/LESS
MORE/LESS
The door is opened before time countdow n starts. Press
CLEAR
, and use Timed Cooking to finish. (Partially-cooked foods
are no longer suitable for Auto Sensor Microwaving.) Auto Sensor Microwaving was attempted within 5 minutes after
plugging in the oven. Press retry.
once, and press
twice, and press
STOP/CLEAR
START
.
START
.
STOP/
, wait for 5 minutes and
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AUTO SENSOR MICROWAVING TIPS
General Sensor Cooking/Reheating:
• For foods not listed in the Sensor Reheating/Cooking Guide (pages 27 - 28), use Timed Cooking.
•After
• Room temperature should be
• Keep the inside of oven, the
• Always cover food completel y
REHEAT ENTREE FROZEN ENTREE
• Auto Sensor Reheat is best used
• Very dense foods (e .g. frozen
START
is pressed, do not open the door while the words SENSOR COOKING scroll across the display. During thi s ti m e , th e oven is measuring the amount of steam generated fro m the food. The oven then determines the heating or cooking time for the food.
below 35°C (95°F). turntable and the outside of
cooking containers dry. Wipe off all spillovers. Excessive humidity in the oven may result in an incor rect cooking time.
(but not too tightly) with wax paper, plastic wrap or casserole lids. Loose-fitting covers may cause the oven to miscalculate time. Never use tigh tly sealed plastic cont ainers such as those with plastic snap closing lids.
for 1 - 2 servings. lasagna) should be allowed to
stand covered after reheating.
• The following foods are not recommended: Boil-in -t he-bag entrees or vegetables, raw or uncooked food, food that mus t be reheated uncovered, foods that should be crisp in texture after reheating, frozen cheesecake, dried foods, bread or pastry, beverages.
• Do not reheat in foil containers.
• When reheat ing 1 cup (250 m L) of delicate sauces/dips that contain sour cream, eggs or cream chees e, use Timed Cooking on power level P30 for 4 - 5 minutes and stir halfway through cooking time.
SOUP/BEVERAGE
• W hen reheating canned soups, remove from can. Add milk or water as directed on can. Place in a microwave-safe bowl or cup.
• Liquid must be room or refrigerati on tem perature.
POPCORN
• Use bag sizes 1.75 oz - 3.5 oz only.
See pages 27 - 30 for Auto Sensor Cooking Tips and Sensor Cooking Recipes.
OPERATION
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OPTIONAL SETTINGS
Press
Options pad
Press number pads to select
Options
The below.:
Optional Features
key allows you to customize oven feature settings as shown
Word Prompt on/off
The Word Prompt may be turned on or off*.
*Prompt words may be shortened.
Clock on/of f
The clock display can be turned off and back on.
Beep on/off
The beep sound may be turned off and back on.
Word Speed Setting
The word speed can be changed to your preference.
Language Selection
You can select from English, Spanish o r French for di sp lay.
Weight Selection
The weight selection can be changed to your preference.
Turbo Exhaust
To increase air speed of exhaust fan for room ventilation. This option only appears on display when Room Venting is selected.
once
twice
3 time s
4 time s
5 time s
6 time s
7 time s
1-ON 2-OFF
1-ON 2-OFF
1-ON 2-OFF
1-HIGH 2-MEDIUM (default setting) 3-LOW
1-ENGLISH (default setting) 2-ESPAÑOL 3-FRANÇAIS
1-LB (default setting) 2-KG
1-YES (Exhaust fan operates at highest speed.) 2-NO (Exh aust fa n speed wil l not change.)
Example: To select Spanish for Word Prompt display:
Step Procedure Keypad
Press the language choice prompt appears: 1-ENGLISH
1
2-ESPANOL 3-
FRANCAIS
Options
key 5 times until
Options
Press 2 to select Spanish.
2
2
One Touch
Note:
When first plugged in, the oven will automatically display English in
the Word Prompt display.
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AUTO DEFRO S T
Auto Defrost allows you to easily defrost food two ways. Power levels and times are automatically determined when the food weight is entered. Press Auto Defrost once for QUICK DEFROST. Press Auto Defrost twice for DEFROST.
DEFROST:
Use for more thorough defrosting of larger, dense frozen foods.
Ideal for items such as roasts, whole chicken and steak.
QUICK DEFROST:
Use to assist in the separation of frozen pieces of chicken, ground m eats, or fish that need preparation prior to cook ing. Excellent for defrosting ground meat for use in spaghetti sauce or taco meat.
Example:
Step Procedure Keypad
1
2
3
To thoroughly defrost a 2.5 lb w hole chicken:
Auto Defrost
Press Defrost course.
Press Defrost course
once
twice
Enter the weight of food. Weight must be converted to pounds and tenths (0.1) of a pound. Example: 2 lb. 8 oz. = 2.5 lbs
Conversion Chart:
Ounces Tenths of a Pound
1 - 2 3 - 4
5
6 - 7
8
9 - 10
11 - 12
13
14 - 15
START
Press Total defrost time appears in the display.
twice to select
QUICK DEF ROST
DEFROST
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
.
Defrost
2
One Touch
Auto
One Touch
START
5
Defrosting Techniques:
Remove freezer paper, plastic wrap or foil wrap. Place food in a microwave-safe dish.
To prevent thin parts and edges from becoming too warm and cooking before center of food is defrosted, shield with small pieces of aluminum foil.
Because some foods will still be icy in the center, it is necessary to have standing time after defrosting the food in the oven. Food should be taken out of the oven to complete defrosting. A longer standing time might be required for denser foo ds such as roasts.
Timed Defrosting
: Use power level
P30
(Medium Low). For most frozen foods, allow approximately 5 minutes per pound. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 1 lb, you may start on
minutes.
Then reduce to the power level
P30
and enter remaining time.
P100 for 2
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OPERATION
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Note: •
Maximum weight for defro st ing is 5.9 lbs. If we ight is entered at more than 5.9 lbs, a beep sounds to alert you to enter correct weight.
If START is pressed without entering a weight, the control will default to 1.0 lb.
Beep tone sounds 5 times du ring the defrosting cycle to signal that food should be rearranged to improve defrosting performance. After turning or rearranging, close door and press START. The oven continues the defrosting cycle to the end if you do not open the door.
Food should be removed from s tyrofoam packages before defrosting.
DEFROSTING CHART
Item During Defro sting
Ground Meat (Beef, Poultry) Turn over. Remove defrosted portions. Steaks/Chops/Ribs/Roasts/Whole
Chicken/Meat Pieces such as Chicken Pieces, Liver, Stew Meat, Bacon, Fish or Seafood
Turn over and rearrange. Shield warm or defrosted portions wi th smal l pieces of aluminum foil. Br eak apart pi eces and remo ve any meat, poultry, or fish that is almost thawed. Some ice crystals should remain. Rinse chicken pieces, Cornish hens and fish fillets in cold water to separate after defrosting.
ADD 30 SECONDS
This feature provides 2 functions:
Allows you to cook for only 30 seconds on P100 (maximum power).
Allows you to extend a cooking time by 30 se conds without pressing
START
Example:
Step Procedure Keypad
1 2
Note:
. You can repeat this option up to 3 times during Timed Cooking.
To set 30-second cooking:
Add 30 sec.
Press
once.
Add
30 Sec.
START
Press The display shows time countdown.
This feature cannot be used during Auto Sensor Microwaving or
.
START
Auto Defros t by weight.
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ONE TOUCH START COOKING
A time-saving feature, this simplified control lets you quickly start
START
microwave cooking without pressing
Example:
To set One Touch Start cookin g for 2 minutes:
.
Step Procedure Keypad
Press 2. The display shows time counting down.
2
One Touch
1
Press Cooking time
1 - 6 1 - 6 minutes
Note:
This feature only cooks at highest power level (P100). If this feature is not set within one minute of closing the door, the door must be opened and closed again.
ONE TOUCH START REHEATING AND COOKING CHART
Reheating Amount Time Special Notes
Meat
Chili, stews
Hamburgers, meat loaf slices
Poultry
Chicken pieces24
Chicken, turkey, sliced
Seafood
Shrimp, crab, or scallops in sauce, frozen
Cooked rice, pasta
Canned vegetables
2 cups 3 - 4 min. Place in microwave-safe dish.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking time.
1 serving 2 servings
1
- 1 min.
/
2
1 - 2 mi n.
Place on microwave-safe plate. Cover w ith paper towel. Turn over once.
1 - 2 mi n. 2 - 3 mi n.
Heat on microwave-safe plate. Cover with wax paper. If fried, cover with paper towel.
3 - 5 oz 1 - 2 min. Heat on microwave-safe plate.
Cover with wax paper.
1
6
oz 3 - 5 min. Pierce pouch and place on
/
2
microwave-safe plate. Flex pouch to mix halfway through cooking time.
1 cup (250 mL) 2 cups (500 mL)
1 - 2 mi n. 2 - 3 mi n.
Heat in microwave-safe casserole, covered with plastic wrap.
8 oz 15 oz
1 - 2 mi n 2 - 3 mi n.
Use microwave-safe casserole, covered. Stir once.
OPERATION
Cooking Amount Time Special Notes
Mashed potatoes
4 servings 3 - 5 min. Follow package directions.
Reduc e liquid by 1 tbsp (15 mL).
instant
Pudding and pie filling mix
Cereals
Cream of Wheat (regular)
1
3
oz 4 - 6 min. Follow package directions.
/
4
Stir once.
1
cup (50 mL) 1 - 2 min.
/
4
3
Add
cup (175 mL) of water.
/
4
Cook uncovered. Stir once. Let stand for 1 minute.
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CUSTOM PROGRAMS
For food or recipes prepared m ost o ften, you can easily customize a program using your own sequences or cooking stages (power levels/ cooking times). You can set 3 different custom programs (No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3). Each program may have 1 - 3 cooking stages. For example, you frequently co ok 1 cup long-grain rice. For Stage 1 you use 100% power for 5 minutes to bring water to a boil. You then add rice, salt and butter and for Stage 2 you use 30% power for 20 minutes to cook rice. To set these 2 cooking sequences in the first Custom Program (No.1):
Stage 1 for 5 minutes at P100 (100% power) Stage 2 for 20 minutes at P30 (30% power)
Custom Programs
Press
1
No.1 appears in the displ ay.
Cook Time
Press
.
2
5, 0
Press
and 0to enter 5 minutes.
3
Cook Time
Press
.
4
2, 0, 0
Press
and 0to enter 20 minutes.
5
Power Level
Press
6
appears in display.
Custom Programs
Press
The Custom Program No.1 is now
7
programmed into the microwave
memory.
To use a Custom Program:
Once programming is completed, you
can call up any of your Custom
Programs (No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3) by
1
pressing the
once, twice or 3 time s.
Press
Custom Programs
START
.
2
once.
repeatedly unt il P30
once.
keypad
2
One Touch
5
One Touch
Custom
Programs
Cook Time
0
Cook Time
0
Power
Level
Custom
Programs
Custom
Programs
START
0
0
0
To delete a Custom Program:
Call up the Custom Program (No. 1, No.
2 or No. 3) you want to delete by
1
pressing
Press
Custom Programs
Cook Time
.
2
Press 0 and then
Custom Programs
3
Note: •
For custom programming, only Timed Cooking can be used.
For more details, see page 14 for multi-stage cooking.
Custom
Programs
.
Cook Time
.
0
Custom
Programs
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TURNTABLE SETTING
The turntable plays an important part in even heat distribution in your microwave oven. The turntable, however, may be turned off to accommodate large dishes. Press off and twice to turn turntable back on. It is better to keep the turntable on for optimum resu lts.
Press Turntable setting
once
2 times
Turntable On/Off
OFF
ON
once to turn turntable
Note: •
Even if you change the turntable setting to off mode, your turntable will turn back ON the next time the oven is used.
This feature can only be set with Timed Cooking. You cannot turn off the turntable when using A uto Sensor Microwaving or Auto Defrost by weight.
Each time you press
Turntable On/Off
, the setting will change to
either ON or OFF.
When your turntable is off, rotate or rearrange the dish halfway through cooking for best results.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
This feature allows you to vent air from around the cooktop. Press once to set HIGH speed, 2 times to set LOW speed or 3 times to turn the fan off.
Press Fan speed
once 2 times 3 times
HIGH
LOW
OFF
Automatic Fan:
When the oven senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below it, th e fan automatically turns on at
speed to protect the microwave oven.
LOW
The fan automatically turns off when the internal parts are cool and back to a safe level. When the fan is in automatic operation, display.
flashes in the
*
LIGHT
There are two light settings: Regular and night light.
OPERATION
Press Cooktop Light
once 2 times 3 times
Note:
The light turns off automatically after 3 hour s .
Regular Light
Night Light
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OFF
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DELAY OFF-FAN
-
-
Delay off allows you to turn the fan off automatically at a selected time up to 30 minutes. After you have selected the time, delay off time disappears from the display.
Press Delay off time
once 2 times 3 times
10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes
Note: •
To check remaining time, press
DELAY OFF
FAN
. The remaining
time appears in the display for 3 seconds.
To change the remaining time, press
DELAY OFF-FAN
while the display shows remaining delay off time. You may change to the original 10, 20 or 30 minute choice by pressing the pad 1-3 times.
If fan is not operating then pres s
DELAY OFF
FAN
, fan will
operate at HIGH speed.
When automa tic fan is operating, the fan may not turn off automatically until the internal parts are cool and back to a safe temperature level.
To clear delay off mode or to change fan speed during delay off mode, simply press
FAN
key 1 - 3 times to select your desired
setting.
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COOKING GUIDE
COOKING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES
The advantages of microwave cooking are speed and efficiency. For warming, heating, and defrosting, nothing compares. Here are a few tips that will make microwaving easier and more enjoyable.
Microwave Cooking Principles
Because microwave cooking requires only one-quarter to one­third the time of conventional cooking, cooking prin ciples become even more important.
Quantity
In microwave cooking, the cooking time is dependent on the amount of food in the oven. If you double the recipe, plan on doubling t he cooking time.
Density
Dense foods, such as potatoes, need more cooking time, as they take longer for microwave energy to penetrate and for the heat to be conducted through them.
Shape and Size
Cut food into un iform shapes and sizes for even cooking in the microwave. When cooking irregular shapes (such as chicken pieces), place the thicker parts to the outer edge of the dish.
Moisture, Sugar and Fat
Food high in moisture, sugar or fat cook faster. Add a minimum of liquid to moisten foods. Excessive amounts of water slow cooking.
Starting Temperature
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to microwave than food at room temperature.
Delicate Ingredients
Delicate foods such as eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, etc., cook very quickly, and should be watched carefully.
Microwave Cooking Techniques
Arranging:
Arrange food in a circular pattern, with denser , thicker items at the edge of the dish.
Piercing:
Pierce the membrane of foods such as eggs, oysters, snails, sausages, livers, clams and whole vegetables, so they do not burst. Pierce pouches when using cook-in­the-bag food items.
Reheating:
extremely well by using a low level of microwave energy. Place denser foods near the outer edge of the dish when reheating.
Covering:
reheat better when covered. Pierce plastic wrap to vent steam.
Stirring:
Stir foods to help cook /
reheat more quickly and evenly.
Turning Over:
cooking, turn larger solid items such as roasts or baked potatoes over halfway through the cooking time.
Shielding:
of aluminum foil to prevent corners and thin or bony areas from overcooking.
Standing Time:
cooking even after removal from the oven. Standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking/defrosting.
Converting Recipes
Microwave recipes will likely call for less liquid and cooking time.
Microwave Thermometers
A microwave-safe thermometer can be used to achieve the best results. Insert the thermomet er carefully and properly into the food.
The guide below gives suggested thermometer readings for meat and poultry. Keep in mind that standing time is essential for most food to reach its proper temperature. Internal temperatures should be measured after 5-10 minutes of standing time.
Guide to Internal Temperatures
145°F (63°C) . Rare beef 150°F (66°C) . Vegetables, hot drinks,
160°F (71°C) . Medium beef, lamb, 170°F (77°C) . Well-done beef, lamb, 170°F (77°C) . Whole fish
185°F (85°C) . Well-done,
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Cooked food r eheats
Most foods will cook and
To promote even
Use small, smooth strips
Foods continue
COOKING GUIDE
soups, casseroles veal, pork pork
poultry pieces or roasted bird
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COOKING WITH METAL RACK
The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking more than one dish at the same time. Set the metal rack on the hooks located on the inside walls of the oven.
NOTE:
The Turntable may be turned off to accommodate large dishes, See
Turntable setting on page 23.
Metal Rack Installation
1. Place the metal rack in guides on the side wall of oven cavity so that the
sides of the rack face downward as shown in the illustration below.
2. Place food into the oven following ins tructions below.
3.
Set the desired cooking time and power level.
Tips for food placement :
Place delicate quick cooking food on the bottom tray and longer cooking food on the me tal rac k.
Place two foods with similar cooking times on the metal rack and one with a shorter co oking time on the bottom tray.
If all foods require the same cooking time, reverse the location of dishes in the oven halfway through cooking time.
Rotate the dishes, rearrange or stir food halfway through cooking for best results.
Use plastic wrap to cover foods.
Do not store the metal rack in the oven.
Do not let food container or rack touch the top of the oven cavity.
Do not use browning dish or metal container when using this rack.
Only Timed Cooking can be used when cooking with metal rack. Do not use metal rack with the Auto Sensor feature or for defrosting.
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AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS
Reheating Guide
Item/Amount
Plate of food Pasta in sauce, turkey dinner, meatl oaf dinner or similar types.
Menu
Course
Arrange less dense foods in the center of plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sta nd, co vered, for a few minutes after reheating.
Special Notes
Fully cooked, convenience foods
4 oz.- 20 oz.
Casserole Entree
Fried chicken
2 - 4 pieces
Casserole Entree Lasagna, macaroni and cheese or other similar types. Turkey dinner, meatl oaf dinner or similar types.
4 oz. - 20 oz.
Beverage Coffee, Tea 1- 3 servings (8 - 24 oz.)
Soup 1-3 servings 1 serving (8 oz.)
REHEAT ENTREE
FROZEN ENTREE
SOUP/
BEVERAGE
Fully cooked, convenience foods that state they can be reheated i n a microwa ve oven may be reheated using this program. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sta nd, co vered, for a few minutes after reheating.
Food sho uld be cov ered w ith pl asti c wrap , fi lm or a casserole lid. Stir food after reheating. Food that can not be stirred (ex. lasagna) should be allowed to stand covered for approximately 2-3 minutes after reheating.
Cover with wax paper.
Food should be covered with plastic wrap or film. Stir food after reheating. Food that can not be stirred (Ex. lasagna) should be allowed to stand covered for approximately 2-3 minutes after reheating. When reheat ing f roze n plate o f foo d, use LE SS time adjustment for best results.
Frozen convenience foods that state they can be reheated in a microwave oven may be reheated using this program. For better results , follow the suggestions below when reheating manufactured, frozen convenience foods.
If there is a film that covers the tray, pie rce the film approximately four times using a fork. You may also replace t he film w ith microwave-safe plastic wrap and pierce the plastic wrap in the same manner.
Follow package instructions for suggested standing time, after cooking. Approxi mat ely 1- 5 min ute s.
Cover soups with plastic wrap before heating. Stir soups after heating. When heating cream-type soups or thicker soups, use MORE time adjustment for best results. Use a microwave-safe bowl, dish, or mug.
Beverages do not need to be covered before heating. Stir beverages after heating.
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AUTO SENSOR COOKING TIPS
(CONT. )
Item/Amount
Pizza Slice 1-6 slices 1 slice (3 oz.)
Menu
Course
PIZZA SLIC E
Special Notes
Pizza should not be frozen. Place precooked pizza on a paper towel or paper plate. Do not cover. Place pizza point toward the center.
CAUTION:
in the m icro wav e. The pizza s urfa ce and sauce can be very ho t.
Be car eful when ea ting pi zza he ated
Cooking Guide
Item/Am oun t Menu Course Special Notes
Popcorn
1.75 oz. - 3.5 oz.
Baking potatoes White potatoes Sweet potatoes
Whole: 1 - 6 potatoes 6 - 8 oz . each.
Asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, carrots , green beans, mushrooms, spinach
4 oz. - 2 lbs Broccoli, carrots,
corn, cauliflower, green, beans, peas, sp inach, or a mixture of these.
4 oz. - 2 lbs
POPCORN
BAKED
POTATO
FRESH
VEGETABLES
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
Follow package directions.
1) Bag should be at room temperature.
2) Do not use this f eatu r e, if po pco r n ba g size is other than 1.75 oz. - 3.5 oz.
CAUTION:
1) After poppi ng, ope n ba g careful ly. Popco rn and st eam are extremely hot.
2) Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag. Ove rcooking can res ult in an oven fire.
3) Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn.
Wash, scrub, and pierce potatoes in several places with a fork. Place on paper towels. Arrange potatoes in a circle, end-to-end. Avoid placing potatoes in the center of the turntable. Turn potatoes over after word prompt scrolls across the display window. Allow 5-10 minutes standing time.
Wash. Prepare and cut into slices, cubes, wedges, or julie nne strips. Plac e vegetables in 1/2 quart to 2 quar t micro wave-safe c ass erole dish. Add 1 tablespoon of water for every 4 ounce serving. Cover dish with plastic wrap or casserole lid. Stir vegetables after word prompt scroll s across th e display w indow. Let vegetables stand for approximately 2 minutes, or until vegetabl es are desired tenderness.
Follow p ackage i nstructi ons f or the quanti ty of water to be added. Place vegetables in a 1/2 to 2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap or casserole lid. Stir vegetables after word prompt scrolls across the display window. Follow package instructions for suggested standing time, or let stand app rox i ma tely 3 minutes, or until vegetabl es are desired tenderness.
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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES
BAKED POTATO RECI PE
Twic e-B aked Potatoes
4 baking potatoes (8 oz - 230 g each)
1
cup (125 mL) butter or margarine
/
2
1
cup (125 mL) dairy sour cream
/
2
1
tsp. (2 mL) salt
/
2
Dash pepper Paprika
4 servings
Cooking Time: About 15 - 19 minutes
Pierce potatoes with a fork several times. Pl ace in ov en end- to-end i n a ring on a paper towel, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Cook o n Turn over after pause pro mp t scr olls across the display. Remove from oven. Let stand several minutes. When potat oes can be handl ed, remo ve
1
inch (0.6 cm) horiz ontal slice from top
/
4
of each pot ato . Carefully scoop out pulp, keeping skins intact. Blend butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper into potato pulp. Beat vigorously until smooth. Spoon pulp mixture into potato shells, or pipe in with pastry bag and star tip. Place fil led shells in a ring alon g edge of microwave-safe plate. Cook on P100, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.
FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES
Asparagus with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 lb (450 g) asparagus, washed and
trimmed 2 tbsp. (30 mL) water 2 tsp. (10 mL) finely grated orange
peel
1
cup (50 mL) orange juice
/
4
2 tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil or vegetable
oil 1 tbsp. (15 mL) balsamic or red wine
vinegar
1
tsp. (2 mL) Dijon mustard
/
2
Salt and pep per to tast e
4 servings
Cooking Time: About 6 - 9 minutes
T rim asparagus so that stems will lie flat in microwave-safe dish. Add water. Cover with dish lid or plastic wrap. Place in oven. Cook on
VEGETABLE
prompt scrolls across the display. When done, drain, cover and set as ide. Meanwhile, combine orange peel, orange juice, oil, vinegar and mustard in a non-metallic dish. Pour o ver asp ar a gus and t oss li ghtly to coat asparagus. Cover, and cook on P100, 1 to 1 through. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes, or until asparagus is desired tenderness.
BAKEDPOTATO
FRESH
. Stir once after pause
1
minutes or until heated
/
2
.
COOKING GUIDE
Carrot and Basil Bake
1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled and
shredded 1 small onion, minced 2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter or margarine 2 tbsp. (30 mL) water 1 tsp. (5 mL) parsley flakes
1
tsp. (2 mL) basil
/
2
1
tsp. (2 mL) salt
/
2
6 servings
Cooking Time: About 6 - 9 minutes
Combine all ingredients in 2 quart (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole. Cover with casserole lid. Cook on
FRESH VEGETABLE
. Stir once after pause prompt scrolls across the display. Let stand 3 minutes before serving.
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SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONT.) FRESH VEGETABLE RECIPES
Creamy Cabbage
1 lb (450 g) cabbage, shredded
1
cup (50 mL) water
/
4
1 package (3 oz - 85 g) cream cheese,
cut into cubes
2 tbsp. (30 mL) milk
1
tsp. (2 mL) celery seed
/
2
1
tsp. (2 mL) salt
/
2
Dash pepper Chopped parsley
5 - 6 servings
FROZEN VEGETABLE RECIPES
Neapolitan Green Beans
1 pac kage (10 oz - 280 g) frozen green
beans 2 tbsp. (30 mL) water 1 small onion, thickly sliced
1
cup (125 mL) Italian dressing
/
2
3 sliced bacon, cooked
3 - 4 servings
Cooking Time: About 12 - 15 minutes
Place cabbage and water in 2 quart (2 litre) microwave-safe casserole. Cover with casserole lid. Place in oven . Cook on
FRESH VEGETABLE
. Stir once after pause prompt scrolls across the display. Add remaining ingredients except parsley. Stir. Cover. Cook on P100, 4 to 5 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Cooking Time: About 8 - 11 minutes
Place green beans and water in
1
quart (1
1
/
2
casserole. Cover with casserole lid.
1
litre) microwave-safe
/
2
Place in oven . Cook on
FROZEN VEGETABLE
. Stir once after pause prompt scrolls across the display. Add onion and Italian dressing. Cover an d cook on P1 00, 2 t o 3 min utes, or until beans are tender and onion is transparent. Sprinkle with crumbled cooked bacon.
Cheesy Broccoli for Two
1 package (10 oz - 280 g) frozen
broccoli spears
2 tbsp. (30 mL) water
1
cup (1 oz - 30 g) sh red ded Monterey
/
4
ja ck cheese
2 servings
Cooking Time: About 6 - 9 minutes
Place broccoli and water in shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in oven. Cook on
FROZEN VEGETABLE
. Stir once after pause prompt scrolls across the display. Sprinkle cheese over broccoli. Cook, uncover ed, on P100,
1
to 1 minut e .
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2
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TIMED COOKING - MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH
PREPARATION
Use a microwave-safe dish.
Defrost frozen food completely.
Wash poultry and fish in cool water.
Arrange small items in a single layer in dish, avoid overlapping edges of food.
Place thick sections toward edge of the dish.
Use a rack in the dish to elevate meat out of the juices.
Use spices and seasonings as desired.
Add salt after cooking, if necessary.
Aluminum foil can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry wings and legs to prevent overcooking.
Foil should be applied toward the end of cooking time.
Place meat fat side down to start cooking. Turn fat side up half way through cooking time.
COOKING
Use wax paper or plastic wrap to stop spattering.
Turn over or rearrange meat, poultry and fish halfway through cooking time.
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Beef
4 oz each Hamburgers, refrigerated 2
Hamburgers, frozen
P100
4
P100
2
P100
4
P100
Cooking
Time
2 - 4 min. 4 - 6 min.
4 - 6 min. 7 - 9 min.
CHECKING DONENESS
See page 25 for internal temperatures for desired doneness.
Beef:
The color of the meat, on the inside, indicates doneness. Rare roast should be red inside. Medium is pink and gray indicates well done.
Pork:
Cooked pork meat should be gray with clear juice.
Poultry:
Juices should be clear yellow when cooked. Legs should move freely.
Fish and Seafood:
Should be opaque
in color and flake easily. To check internal temperature of
various meats and poultry, use a microwave or conventional meat thermometer after removing meat from the oven. Insert the thermometer, avoiding bone or fat. Lower temperatures are found in the center of th e roa st or in the muscle close to a large bone.
use a conventional meat thermometer i n the microwave oven. (See pg. 25).
Never
Return undercooked fo od to oven for a short period of time at the recommended power level. Let stand as recommended in chart. Cover roasts and whole poultry during stand time.
Standing
Time
2 min. 2 min.
3 min. 3 min.
Special Notes
Place in a shallow dish and cover loosely with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Defrost frozen patties just enough to easily separate. Tur n over halfway through cooking.
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Roasts, tender 1 lb P50 10 - 13 min. 10 - 15 min.
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Cover with wax paper. Shield halfway through cooking and turn roast over if nece ssary. Stand tented with foil.
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Beef
Meat loaf, 1
1
/2 lb P50
Cooking
Time
15 - 20 min.
Standing
Time
5 min.
Special Notes
Arrange in dish. Cover with wax paper.
Pork
Chops, loin thick, 7 oz each 1
1
/2 inch
P100 P100
2
P100
4
3 - 5 min. 6 - 8 min.
9 - 11 mi n.
2 min. 3 min. 3 min.
Pork roast, 1 lb P50
12 - 15 min.
10 - 15 min.
Ham, slice 1 inch thick, 1 lb P100 7 - 9 min. 5 min.
Sausage links, Wieners, fresh 1 - 2 oz each 24P100
P100
Bacon, slice s
24P100
P100
1
/2 - 2 min.
1 - 3 min.
1
1
/2 - 2 min.
1
2
/2 - 4 min.
1 min. 1 min.
1 min. 1 min.
Lamb
Chops, shoulder
1
/2 inch thick 12P100
P100
2 - 4 min. 4 - 6 min.
2 min. 5 min.
Place in a shallow dish. Cover loosely with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Cover with wax paper. Shield halfway through cooking and turn roast over if necessary. Approx. temp. after standing: 170 °F (77° C) *
Cover with wax paper. Turn over halfway through cooking.
Score or pierce before cooking. Cover with wax paper. Turn over once.
Cook on bacon rac k and cover with a paper towel, or place bacon between two sheets of paper tow el on dish. Do not turn bacon over.
Cover loosely with wax paper.
Poultry
Chickens, whole, up to 4 lb
1 lb
P100
6 - 9 min.
Cor nish hens
1 lb
P100
5 - 8 min.
*Check with conventional thermometer.
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10 min. 10 min.
Place breast -side down on a roasting rack in a dish. Cover with plastic wrap or wax pa per. Turn over halfway through cooking. St a nd tented with foil. When cooked, internal temperatur e of thigh should be 185°F (85°C) and juices should run clear.
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Cooking
Time
Standing
Time
Special Notes
Poultry
Chicken pieces, up to 2 lb
1 lb P100 5 - 8 min. 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fish fillets, Fish steaks 2, 6 oz each Scallops 1 lb Shrimp, medium size,
shelled and cleaned, 1 lb
Whole fish,
stuff ed or unstuff ed, 1
3
1
/2 to 13/4 lb
/4 lb
P100
P50 P70
P70
P100
4 - 6 min. 6 - 9 min. 4 - 7 min.
4 - 7 min.
7 - 10 mi n.
3 min. 5 min. 3 min.
3 min.
5 min.
Arrange skin-side up in a baking dish, with meatier portions towards edge of dish. Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.
Arrange in a single layer in dish. Cover with wax pape r. Rearrange or stir shrimp or scallops halfway through cooking.
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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Oven will not start.
Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.
Door is open.
A fuse in your home may be blown.
Plug into the outlet.
Close the door and try again.
You did not press START.
Replace fus e or conta ct a qualified electrician.
Arcing or sparking.
Food is not cooked, defrosted enough or overcooked.
LOCK appears on display.
The oven is not cooking even though the display shows time counting down.
The turntable will not rotate.
You do not hear any tone when keypad is pressed or end-of­cooking sound.
The circuit breaker tripped.
Plug is not inserted into wall outlet pro perly.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven such as metal or foil are used.
The oven is operated when empty.
Spilled food remains in the cavity.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
The cooking time or power level is not at recommended setting.
Food is not t urned or stirr ed.
The control is locked.
You may be using Timer.
The door is not securely closed.
You have turned the turntable off.
The turnta ble is not co rrectly in place.
You have turned off beep sound.
Reset circuit breaker.
Fully insert the 3-prong plug into wall outlet.
Check materials and utensils you can use in microwave oven. (page 8)
Do not ope rate with oven empty.
Clean cavity with wet towel.
Use microwave-safe cookware only. (page 8)
Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.
Check the chart. (page 15)
Turn or stir food.
Press START and hol d for 4 seconds to unlock control panel. (page 13)
Press STOP/CLEAR to cancel the Timer.
Open and close the d oor.
Set TURNTABLE ON/OFF key to on. (page 23)
Check that the turntable is correctly placed on the receptacl e. See tu rntable installation on page 10.
Reset the settin g to beep sound on. See the optional set t i ngs on page 18.
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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
ERROR
(ERROR 1, 2) message appears in the display window.
Why couldn’t I get good results even though I cooked food using Auto Sensor Cooking?
ERROR 1: If door is opened before time countdown appears in the display.
ERROR 2: If the oven has not been plugged into a power s upply f or mor e than 5 minutes when you star t Sensor Cooking.
The food was not covered properly.
STOP/CLEAR
or the door was opened while the sensor was programming the right cooking time and power level.
The food being co oke d was not suitable for Auto Sens or Microwavin g.
There may have been too much or not enough food to ensure proper results from Auto Sensor Microwaving.
was pressed
STOP/CLEAR
Press restart usin g Timed Cooking on page 14.
STOP/CLEAR
Press wait for 5 minutes to restart from step 1 of Auto Sensor Microwaving on page 16.
See pa ges 16 - 17 and pages 27 - 28 for instructions on how to prepare foo d.
Do not o pen the door o r
STOP/CLEAR
press while display shows SENSOR COOKING.
Use Timed Coo king . (see page 14)
When cooking more than 2 lbs (900 g) or l ess than 4 oz. (115 g) of food, use Timed Cooking on page 14.
and
and
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q.
When the microwave oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it does not work properly. What is wrong?
A.
The microcomputer used in the microwave oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fa il to func tion as programmed. Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in again. The microcomputer should then automatically reset for proper functioning.
Q.
Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the microwave oven is turned on?
A.
This noise occurs when the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom are dirty. Clean the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom. Frequent cleaning of these parts should eliminate or reduce the noise.
Q.
Why is there noise coming from the microwave oven when reducing power?
A.
When cooking with a power other than P100, the oven cycles on and off to obtain the lower power level. The clicking noise can be heard when the oven cycles on and off. This is normal.
Q.
Why is there steam coming out of the air exhaust vent?
A.
Steam is produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam out of the air exhaust vent.
Q.
What is wrong when the microwave oven interior light will not glow?
A.
There may be several reasons why the interior light will not glow. The light bulb may have burned out or Replace the light bulb or press yourself. Contact an Authorized S e rvice Center.
Q.
Why do eggs sometimes pop ?
A.
The egg yolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane. Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it.
microwave eggs in the shell since they may explode.
Q.
How are boil-overs avoided?
A.
Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking or use a lower power level. If you open the microwave oven door or touch will stop boiling.
Q.
Why does the beep tone sound w hen a pad on the control panel is pressed?
A.
The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered. However, you can turn off the beep tone. See optional settings page 18.
Q.
Why does the exhaust fan start when the FAN keypad is not pressed?
A.
High temperature air from the heating surface below the microwave oven can cause an overheating condition that may damage the oven. The exhaust fan will start automatically to cool off the microwave oven and prevent damage to it.
Q.
How can you be sure your microwave oven is turned off when the exhaust fan is operating?
A.
When you are operating the microwave, the sound of the exhaust fan may be louder than the microwave itself. This could pos sibly prevent you from knowing for sure if the microwave oven is turned off. The microwave oven is designed to automatically turn off when door is open. If for some reason you are not sure the microwave oven is turned off, turn the exhaust fan off to eliminate the s ound and check to see if the microwave oven is operating. If you are still not satisfied, have the microwave oven checked.
START
START
may not have been pressed.
. Never replace the light bulb by
Never
STOP/CLEAR
, the food
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CARE AND CLEA NING
Wipe the microwave oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Th en rinse and w ipe dry. This should be done on a weekly basis, more often if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil spatters on the top of the interior cavity will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe spatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
Stubborn soils:
soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup of water with some lemon juice in it.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The following parts may be removed as described. They should be washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild deter gent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse them well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool or rough pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned in the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use. It may be washed in the dishwasher.
• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly. It may be washed in the dishwasher.
The metal grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub to remove embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaner. Do not place in a dishwasher. T he filter will turn black or could be damaged.
Boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 minutes. Steam will
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SPECIAL CA RE
STAINLESS STEEL/BRUSHED CHROME
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Clean them often with a mild detergent. Then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or abrasive pads.
• DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE
BLEACH.
• ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN C L EAN I NG.
• TO PREVENT SCRATCHING, DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR CAUSTIC
AGENTS. Daily Cleaning/Light Soil
white vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar multi-surface cleaner - using a sp onge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with S tainless Steel Magic Spray (Part No.20000008).**
Moderate/Heavy Soil
Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
Discoloration
Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
(SELECT MODELS):
-- Wipe with one of the following - soapy water,
-- Wipe with one of the following - Bon Ami or Soft
-- Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo
After cleaning the control panel, press that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.
CHILD LOCK - OUT
The panel. (page 13.)
COOKTOP LIGHT replacement
To replace the cookto p light bulb, follow instructions below:
1. Disconnect the power.
2. Remove the screw and carefully remove the cover.
3. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs available from your authorized dealer. High intensity 40-watt bulbs, which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used.
4. Replace the cover and put the screw back in.
5. Plug in oven or reconnect power.
Caution:
Be sure the power is disconnected at the house circuit breaker or unplug the power supply cord. When light is damaged, contact your Authorized Service center.
*Brand names and registered trademarks of the respective manufacturer. **To order, call 1-800-688-8408.
feature can be activated when cleaning the control
STOP/CLEAR
to clear any entries
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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY
Full Two Year Warranty
For two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Limited Parts Warranty
After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the fifth year, the following parts which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the par t itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada: (1) Touch pad and microprocessor, (2) Magnetron tube, (3) High voltage transformer, (4) High voltage capacitor (5) High voltage rectifier.
Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or Canada
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located outside the United States or Canada.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the appliances are brought into Can ad a due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.
What is Not Covered by These Warranties
1. Conditions and damages
resulting from any of th e following: a. Improper installation, delivery
or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification,
alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents or
unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current,
voltage or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.
2. Warranties are void if the original
serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. Light bulbs.
4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
5. The cost of service or service call to: a. Correct installation errors. b. Instruct the user on the proper
use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the
servicer.
6. Consequential or incidental
damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these warranties.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.
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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY(CONT.)
If You Need Service
• Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900, USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada or 1-423-472-3333 to locate an authorized servicer.
• Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY (above) for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.
• If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Attn: CAIR 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call
800-688-2002 (Canada) or 1-423-472-3333.
for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080. NOTE: When writing or callin g about a service problem, please include the following information: a. Your name, address and telephone number; b. Model number and serial number; c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer; d. A clear description of the problem you are having; e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
• User’s guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.
1-800-688-9900 (USA) and 1-
®
Center, P.O. Box
U.S. customers using TTY
Part no.8112p171-60 MCS p/n 74005587 A/08/00
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