Maytag MMV5156ACW, MMV5156ACS, MMV5156ACQ, MMV5156ACB, MMV5156AAW Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual

MM V515 6AA /MM V515 6A C

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Contents

important Safety instructions ................................................................ 2-4

Features ................................................................................................ 5-6

Operation ............................................................................................ 7-17

Cooking ............................................................................................. 18-22

Maintenance ...................................................................................... 23-24

Recommended Utensils ......................................................................... 25

Trouble Shooting .................................................................................... 26

Questions and Answers ......................................................................... 27

Warranty ................................................................................................. 28

Guide de rutilisateur ............................................................................... 29

Gufa del Usuario .................................................................................... 57

Electric Microwave

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B/01/03 °2003 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Part No.8112P223-60 MCS P/N 74007466 3828W5A2756

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

What You Need to Know About

Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety In- structions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible condi- tions and situations that may occur.

Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintain-

ing, or operating microwave. Always contact your dealer, distributor,

service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not

understand.

I _,WARNING I

To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be

grounded and plug must not be altered.

Grounding Instructions

grounded. Grounding Oven MUST be I_I_

reduces risk of electric

shock by providing an

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

[ _, DANGER l

DANGER-- Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or

death.

i a,wAR.mG l

WARNING--Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe per-

sonal injury or death.

i CAUT,O. i

CAUTION-- Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor per-

sonal injury.

escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs. This oven is

equipped with a cord having a ground- ing wire with a grounding plug.The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or ser- vicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is proper- ly 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 combi-

nation 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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

i a,cAuvlo, i

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

1. READ all instructions before using oven.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCES-

SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on this page.

3. This oven MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly GROUNDED outlet. See installation

instructions.

4. install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

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 oven ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. 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.

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 oven 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. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact near- est authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

14. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on

oven.

15. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water - for example, near a

kitchen sink, in a wet basement, 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.

19. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.

20. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or filters.

21. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood fil- ters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lyebased oven cleaners may damage the filters.

22. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

23. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cook- ing equipment 36 inches or less wide.

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 to 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

Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message

I WARNING I

To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven

when paper, plastic, or other combustible mate- rials 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 ignite, keep oven

door CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or cir-

cuit breaker panel.

d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

I : WARNING I

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appear- ing 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 remov-

ing the container.

5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

I CAUTION I

To avoid 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 oven unattended.

6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mer- cury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunc- tion, 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 com- bustible materials, follow manufacturer's recom-

mendations on 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 physi- cian or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

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Features

Door Handle

Window with

Metal Shield

Door Safety Lock System

Model and Serial Number Plate Vent Grille

Glass Turntable

Metal Rack

Grease Filter

Cooking Guide

Cooktop/Countertop Light

Panel

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC,

60 Hz

Input Power 1,500 W Cooking Power 1,000 W

(IEC 6O705 Standard)

Frequency 2,450 MHz Rated Current 13 A

Outer Dimensions 291%j' x 16_6" (WxHxD) 15 _8"

Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu. Ft. Net Weight 52 Ibs.

FEATURES

® ®

Sensor Controls

4 9

5 0

NOTE: Features and styling may

vary by model.

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time set- tings and cooking functions

selected.

POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your

microwave oven. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how

long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page

11for more information.

. BAKED POTATO: Touch this

pad to cook potatoes. The oven's sensor will tell the oven

how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato. See page 12 for

more information.

PIZZA SLICE: Touch this pad to reheat pizza. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects. See page

11 for more information.

Features (cont'd)

5. COOK: Touch this pad to cook 11. frozen entree, casserole, and

rice. The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of

humidity coming from the food. See page 12 for more informa-

tion.

6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinner plate, and soup/sauce. The oven's

sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the

amount of humidity coming from the food. See page 12 for more

information.

7. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to cook vegetables. The oven's

sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the

amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables. See page

12 for more information.

8. CUSTOM RECIPE: Touch this pad to recall one cooking

instruction previously pro- grammed into memory. See page 9 for more information.

9. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time

each time you press it. See page 9 for more information.

10. LESS: Touch this pad to sub- tract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 9 for more information.

AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch this pad to select

food type and defrost food by weight. See page 13 for more

information.

12.

TiME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen

foods. See page 15 for more information.

13.

ADD 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100%

power level. See page 8 for more information.

14. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

15. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level.

16. CUSTOM PROGRAMS: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

See page 9 for more informa- tion.

17. HOLDWARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in

your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. See

page 8 for more information.

18. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all

entries.

19.

START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door

after oven begins to cook, touch START again.

20. OPTIONS: Touch this pad to change the oven's default set-

tings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. See

page 7 for more information.

21. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function.

See page 7 for more informa- tion.

22. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable.

OFF will appear in the display. See page 7 for more informa-

tion.

NOTE: This option not available in

sensor cook and defrost modes.

23. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. See page 7 for more information.

24. LIGHTTIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer. See page 8 for

more information.

25. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. See page 7 for more information.

26. FAN Hi LOW OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. See

page 7 for more information.

27. LIGHT HI LOW OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/coun-

tertop light. See page 8 for more information.

0 eration

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts

behind microwave cooking and intro-

duces you to the basics you need to

know to operate your microwave

oven. Please read this information

before use.

[ ,CAUTION i

> To avoid risk of personal

injury or property damage,

do not run oven empty. To avoid risk of personal

injury or property damage,

do not use stoneware, alu-

minum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in

the oven.

HELP

The HELP pad displays feature infor-

mation and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.

Example: To learn about POPCORN.

1. Touch HELP pad.

2. Touch POPCORN pad.

CLOCK

This oven includes a 24-hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch CLOCK pad. (Press once for

AM, twice for PM)

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to

99 minutes, 99 seconds. Example: To time 3 minutes.

1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

3 0 0 2. Enter the time by

using the number key pad.

3. Touch START pad. When the

time is over, you will hear seven

beeps and END will display.

OPTIONS

You can change the default values for

beep sound, clock, display speed

and defrost weight.

See following chart for more informa-

tion.

No,

Function No. Result

Beep ON/ 1 Sound ON

OFF control 2 Sound OFF

Clock display 1 Clock ON control 2 Clock OFF

Display 1 Slow speed

2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed

Defrost weight 1 Lbs. modeselected 2 Kg.

Example: To change defrost

weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg).

1. Touch OPTIONS pad.

FAN HI LOW OFF

The FAN moves steam and other

vapors from the cook- ing surface. The vent will operate at low speed whenever the oven is on.

To operate the vent manually: Touch

FAN once for High fan speed, twice

for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off.

NOTE:

If the temperature gets too hot

around the microwave oven, the fan

in the vent hood will automatically

turn on at the HIGH setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an

hour. When this occurs, the vent can- not be turned off.

TURNTABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the

turntable on. It can be

turned off for large dishes.

Press TURNTABLE ON/OFF to turn

the turntable on or off.

NOTE:

• This option is not available in sen- sor cook and defrost modes.

• Sometimes the turntable can

become hot to touch. Be careful

touching the turntable during and after cooking.

• Do not run the oven empty.

8 0 0 2. Enter the time by

using the number key pad.

3. Touch CLOCK pad.

4 2. Touch number 4

2 3. Touch number 2

pad.

Operation (cont'd)

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to pre- vent the microwave from being acci-

dentally started or used by children. The Child Lock feature is also useful

when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental pro-

gramming when wiping the control panel.

Example: To set

Example: To cancel the child lock.

the child lock.

Touch STOP/

CLEAR pad.

Touch and hold 0

pad more than 4

seconds.

LOCKED will

appear in the dis-

play window with

two beeps.

1. Touch and hold 0 pad more than 4

seconds.

LOCKED will dis-

appear and you

hear two beeps.

At this time the oven is ready.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.

(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

200

700

NOTE:

• To reset that time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 5.

Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.

2. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to

turn on.

3. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad again.

(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

4. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to

turn off.

5. Touch START pad.

1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad.

2. Touch STOP/ CLEAR pad.

NOTE:

• If you touch ADD 30 SEC., it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 minutes. 59 seconds.

HOLD WARM

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You can use

HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

1. Touch HOLD WARM pad.

2. Touch START

pad.

NOTES:

• HOLDWARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.

• Food cooked covered should be covered during HOLD WARM.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during HOLD

WARM.

• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be covered during HOLD WARM.

LIGHT HI LOW OFF

Touch LIGHT pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or

three times to turn the light off.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically at any time you

want. The light comes on at the same time every day until reset.

NOTE:

• If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation,

touch _i_i_°,_ pad.

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start

microwave cooking without the need to touch the START pad.

Example: To set for 2 minutes.

Touch ADD 30 SEC.

pad 4 times. The oven begins

cooking and display shows time counting

down.

Food Recommended

Type Quantity

Liquid 1-2 cups

Dry 5-10 ozs.

To make HOLD WARM automati- cally follow another cycle:

• While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD

WARM before touching START.

• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and "WARM"

will appear in the oven display.

• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle

cooking.

CUSTOM RECIPE

CUSTOM RECIPE lets you recall one

cooking instruction previously placed

in memory and begin cooking quickly. Example: To cook for 2 minutes.

t. Touch CUSTOM

RECIPE pad.

2 0 0 2. Enter the cook

Example: To recall the favorite recipe.

time.

3. Touch START pad.

1. Touch CUSTOM RECIPE pad.

2. Touch START pad. When the

cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press

it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time

you press it.

COOKING AT HIGH

POWER LEVEL

Example: To cook food for 8 min- utes 30 seconds at 100% power.

830

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch START pad. When the cook

time is over, you will hear four

beeps and END will display.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER LEVELS

HiGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as

roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 10 power settings in

addition to HIGH.

Example: To cook food for 7 min-

utes 30 seconds at 70% power.

730

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power

level.

4. Touch START

pad. When the cook

time isover, you will hear four

beeps and END will display.

COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time. Your oven can

be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defrost or the

last at 0% power.

Example: To cook food for 3 min-

utes at 100% power and then 70%

power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

300

730

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch CUSTOM PROGRAMS pad.

3. Enter the second

cook time.

4. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

5. Enter the power level.

6. Touch START pad.

When the cook time is over, you

will hear four beeps and END

will display.

See cooking guide for Power levels, page 10.

0 eration (cont'd)

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE

10 High 100%

9 90% ,, Reheat meat slices quickly.

8 80% • All reheating.

7 70% • Cook breads and cereal products.

6 60% • Cook pasta.

5 50% • Cook meats, whole poultry.

4 40% • Cook less tender cuts of meat.

,, Boil water.

• Cook ground beef.

• Make candy. ,, Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Cook fish and poultry.

• Preheat browning dish. Reheat beverages.

Bacon slices. Place utensil on metal oven rack.

,, Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

Cook scrambled eggs.

Cook cheese dishes, veal.

• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

Cook custard.

• Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.

Reheat frozen convenience foods.

3 30% • Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.

Cooking small quantities of food. Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

2 20% • Soften butter and cream cheese.

Heating small amounts of food.

1 10% • Soften ice cream.

Raise yeast dough.

0 • Standing time.

SENSOR OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without select- ing cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period. The oven automatically determines

required cooking time for each food

item. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity

coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heat- ing time. For best results for cooking by Sensor, follow these recommen-

dations.

1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal

storage temperature.

2. Glass Tray (TURNTABLE) and outside of container should be

dry to assure best cooking

results.

Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plas- tic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid.

Do not open the door or touch the STOP/CLEAR key during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or

rearrange the food.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and cover-

ings help assure good Sensor cook- ing results.

1. Always use microwavable con- tainers and cover them with lids

or vented plastic wrap.

2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to

overcook.

3. Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill contain-

ers at least half full for best results.

4. Be sure the outside of the cook-

ing container and the inside of

the microwave oven are dry

before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into

steam can mislead the sensor.

ADDING OR

SUBTRACTING COOKTIME

If the SENSOR function is too long or

too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after

choosing the function. You can only

increase or decrease cook time when

sensor is displayed.

Example: If you want to adjust the Sensor Cook (casserole) cooking time for longer time.

1. Touch COOK pad.

2. Choose food cate-

2 gory.

9 3. Touch number 9

pad.

Cook Touch Pad Time Number

Less 7

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially pack- aged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. For best

results, use fresh bags of popcorn. If you are using a microwave popcorn

popper, follow manufacturer's instruc- tions.

Example: To pop popcorn.

1. Touch POPCORN pad.

When the cook time is over, you

will hear four

beeps and END

will display.

• Recommended amounts:

3.0-3.5 ozs.

I ,CAUTION ]

DO NOT leave microwave

oven unattended while pop- ping corn.

PIZZA SLICE

PIZZA SLICE lets you reheat one or

several slices of pizza without select-

ing cooking times and power levels. Example: To reheat 2 slices of

pizza.

1. Touch PIZZA SLICE pad.

When the reheat time is over, you

will hear four beeps and END

will display.

Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices, (about 5 ozs. per each slice).

Normal 8

More 9

Operation (cont'd)

BAKED POTATO

The BAKED POTATO pad lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power

levels. NOTE:

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 min- utes.

Example: To cook 2 potatoes.

1. Touch BAKED- POTATO pad.

When the cook time is over, you

will hear four beeps and END

will display.

• Recommended amounts: 1-4 potatoes (about 9-11 ozs. each)

VEGETABLE

VEGETABLE has preset cook pow- ers for 3 food categories: Fresh,

Frozen, and Canned. Example: To cook Frozen

Vegetables.

1. Touch VEGETABLE pad.

2. Choose food cate-

gory.

Touch Pad

Number

Fresh 1

Frozen 2

Canned 3

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

NOTE: Place canned vegetables in a microwavable bowl or casserole.

Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 5 minutes.

• Recommended amounts: 1-4 cups

• Recommend 1/4"-1/2" venting of cover.

COOK

Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. COOK has preset Cook Power for 3 food categories: Frozen Entree, Casserole, and Rice.

Example: To cook Rice.

1. Touch COOK pad.

2. Choose food

Frozen Entree 1

Casserole 2

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

Recommended amounts: Frozen Entree 10-21 ozs.

Casserole Rice 1/2-2 cups

NOTE: Use only long grain rice with sensor cook program. See page 22 to cook other types of rice.

category.

Touch Pad

Number

Rice 3

REHEAT

REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Casserole, Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce.

Example: To reheat Casserole.

1. Touch REHEAT pad.

2. Choose food

] category.

Touch Pad

Number

Casserole

Dinner Plate

When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

Recommended amounts: Casserole

Dinner Plate Soup/Sauce _ 1-4 cups

1 2 3

AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to

defrost frozen foods. The Auto

Defrost Sequence Table below pro- vides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

See guidelines for Auto Defrost, page

16-17.

Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of ground beef.

1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

] 2. Choose food

category.

] 2 3. Enter the weight.

4. Touch START pad.

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 food over, separate or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed. The oven will not STOP dur-

ing the beep unless the door is opened.

5. Close the door and restart.

Meat

Poultr_

Fish

Touch Pad

Number

1 2 3

When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will dis-

play. NOTE: If you do not open the door,

the display will resume the count- down.

0 eration (cont'd)

WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART

To enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. Ifthe weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.

Equivalent

Ounce Weight Tenths of a Pound

1.6 .10

3.2 .20

4.0 .25 One-Quarter Pound

4.8 .30

6.4 .40

8.0 .50 One-Half Pound

9.6 .60

11.2 .70

12.0 .75 Three-Quarter Pound

12.8 .80

14.4 .90

16.0 1.00 One Pound

DEFROSTING TIPS

When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best

results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0° F (taken directly

from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freez- er that does not maintain a temper- ature of 5° F or below, always pro- gram a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter

a lower food weight. The shape of the package alters

the defrosting time. Shallow rectan- gular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

You can use small pieces of alu- minum foil to shield foods like

chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the

side of the oven. Foil causes arc- ing, which can damage the oven

lining. Shield areas of food with small

pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

For better results, a preset stand-

ing time is included in the defrost- ing time.

For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a microwave safe

roasting rack. This prevents the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during defrost.

TiME DEFROST

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost.

The Time Defrost Chart provides some basic guidelines for using Time

Defrost. Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

1. Touch TiME DEFROST pad.

2 0 0 2. Enter the defrost-

ing time you want.

3. Touch START pad. (Defrost starts)

When the defrost time is over, you

will hear four beeps and END

will display.

USE OF THE METAL RACK

The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one con-

tainer at the same time. To use rack:

Place rack securely in the four

plastic supports.

• Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of microwave

oven.

2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE and BELOW rack.

• Amount of food must be

approximately the same to

balance out cooking energy.

I a,CAUTIONI

To avoid risk of property damage:

Do not use rack to pop

popcorn.

"_ Rack must be on the four

plastic supports when used.

>-Use the rack only when

cooking food on rack position.

>-Do not cook with rack on

floor of the oven.

TiME DEFROST CHART

FOOD TiME SPECIAL iNSTRUCTiONS

MEAT Bacon (1 lb.)

Ground meat (1 lb.) Roasts

Steaks, chops and cutlets

POULTRY

Chicken, broiler-fryer

cut up (2½ to 3 Ibs.)

Chicken, Whole (2 to 3 Ibs.) Cornish hen

FiSH & SEAFOOD Fillets (1 lb.) 4 - 5_2minutes Place block in casserole. Turn food over and break up

Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 4 - 5 minutes after beep. Stand for 5 minutes. NOTE : Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines.

2 - 4 minutes 4V2- 6 minutes 4V2- 6 minutes

4V_- 6 minutes per lb.

13 - 16 minutes 15 - 18 minutes

5 - 7 minutes per lb.

Turn meat over at beep. Stand for 5 minutes after defrosting. Turn meat over at beep. Stand for 5 minutes after defrosting. Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil.

Stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Same as above.

Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil. Stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil.

0 eration (cont'd)

AUTO DEFROST CHART

Meat Setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL iNSTRUCTiONS

BEEF Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of

meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence.

Ground Beef, MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Bulk Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Freeze in doughnut shape.

Ground Beef, MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Patties Depress center when freezing.

Round Steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

aluminum foil.

Tenderloin MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Steak aluminum foil.

Stew Beef MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Separate remainder and return to oven.

Pot Roast, MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Chuck Roast aluminum foil.

Rib Roast MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

aluminum foil.

Rolled Rump MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Roast aluminum foil.

LAMB

Cubes for MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Stew Return remainder to oven.

Chops MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. (1 inch thick)

PORK

Chops MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

1/2 inch thick) Hot Dogs MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Spareribs MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Country-style aluminum foil. Ribs

Sausage, MEAT Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Links

Sausage, MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Bulk Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Loin Roast, MEAT Turn over. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Boneless Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

AUTO DEFROST CHART (cont'd)

Poultry Setting FOOD

CHICKEN Whole

(up to 6 Ibs.)

Cut-up

CORNISH HENS

Whole

TURKEY Breast POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

(under 6 Ibs.) aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Fish Setting

SETTING

POULTRY

POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with

aluminum foil.

aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

AT BEEP

SPECIAL iNSTRUCTiONS

Place chicken breast-side up on a micro- wavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by

immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL iNSTRUCTiONS FISH

Fillets FISH Turn over. Separate fillets when Place in a microwavable baking dish.

partially thawed if possible. Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Steaks FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Whole FISH Turn over. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.

SHELLFISH Crabmeat FISH Break apart. Turn over. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Lobster tails FISH Turn over and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Shrimp FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Scallops FISH Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish.

NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 Ibs. (4.0 Kg).

Available weight is 0.1-6.0 Ibs (0.1-4.0 Kg).

Cooking

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigera- tor take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage tem- perature of the food.

• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces simi- lar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to

water molecules. Stir foods such as casseroles and

vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stir- ring is not necessary.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the

cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the cen-

ter of the dish. Arrange unevenly shaped foods,

such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the

dish. Shield, with small pieces of alu-

minum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and

leg ends of poultry. Let It Stand: After you remove the

food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let

it stand to finish cooking in the cen- ter and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and sur-

face area of the food. Wrapping in waxed paper or

paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing pre-

baked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent dry-

ing out.

FISH AND SHELLFISH

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

Prepare the fish for cooking.

- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the out- side of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

-The type of cover you use depends on how you cook.

Poached fish needs a micro- wavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered light- ly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from get- ting watery.

- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns

opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and

firm.

The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific direc- tions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish

and shellfish.

FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE

FiSH POWER LEVEL COOKING TiME DiRECTiONS

-ish fillets HI 31/2-41/2minutes Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of lY2 quart microwavable

-ish steaks HI 41/2-51/2minutes baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season,

Rhole fish 7 4_2-6 minutes more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway

3callops Hi 3Y2-5minutes Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed 3hrimp, shelled HI 3Y_-5minutes above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking

through cooking.

APPETIZERS/SAUCES/ SOUPS

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

Recommended

• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the

microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.

• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cooking.

• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and

Techniques

• Use a microwavable casserole or

glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the

sauce. Sauces made with cornstarch

thicken more rapidly than those made with flour.

Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques

• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of

the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.

• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plastic wrap or a

microwavable lid.

• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness.

Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.

Not Recommended

• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a con- ventional oven with dry heat.

Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not

come out crisp. Cook sauces made with cornstarch

or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency.

To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of

liquid slightly. Stirring occasionally will help blend

flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking

time. When converting a conventional

soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt,

and strong seasonings.

MEAT

Cooking Meat: General Directions

• Prepare the meat for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Trim off excess fat to avoid splat-

tering.

- Place the meat, fat side down, on

a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish.

- Use oven cooking bag for less

tender cuts of meat.

- Arrange the meat so that thicker

portions are toward the outside of the dish.

- Cover the meat with waxed paper

to prevent splattering.

• Tend the meat as it cooks.

- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of

the meat.

- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcook-

ing.

NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover

more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time.

Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal temper-

ature of the meat may rise from 5-10 ° F during standing time.

The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time set- tings for most cuts of meat.

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MEAT COOKING TABLE

POWER COOKING

MEAT LEVEL TIME DIRECTIONS

Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted

4 oz. each)

patty 2 patties 4 patties

Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.)

LAMB Lamb mast, rolled

boneless (3-4 Ibs.)

PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 5 slices

0 slices

HIBEEF

1-1½ minutes 1½-2 minutes

21/2-31/2minutes

8-10 minutes

per pound

RARE (135 ° F)

11-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (155 ° F)

11-12 minutes

per pound

RARE (135 ° F)

12-13 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (145 ° F)

13-14 minutes

per pound

WELL (155° F)

1½-2 minutes

2-3 minutes 4-5 minutes 7-8 minutes

Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered 1 minute.

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack. Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10° F).

Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack. Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper. Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 min- utes. Shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature

is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10° F).

Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting rack. Cover with paper towels. Place microwavable roasting rack on the metal oven rack. After cooking, let stand 1 minute.

Chops

5-7 oz. each)

2 chops

4 chops

Loin Roast, rolled, boneless

31/2- 41/2Ibs.)

Sausage links, Fresh or Frozen,

defrosted

1-2 oz. each)

2 links 4 links 5 links

0 links (8 oz. pkg.)

18-20 minutes

per pound

15-17 minutes

per pound

25-27 minutes

per pound

(165 ° F)

45-60 seconds

1-1½ minutes 1½-2 minutes 1_4-2minutes

Place chops in microwavable baking dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170° R Turn chops over halfway through cooking.

Let stand covered 5 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10° F).

Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish. Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10° E) internal temperature of pork should reach 170° F before serving.

Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.

POULTRY

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

• Prepare the poultry for cooking.

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the out-

side edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering.

- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.

POULTRY COOKING TABLE

POWER COOKING

POULTRY

LEVEL TiME DiRECTiONS

• Watch the poultry as it cooks. Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of alu- minum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least

1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.

• Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh

meat should be 180-185 ° R

• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes.

The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed direc- tions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry.

Chicken pieces (2V2-3Ibs.)

Chicken whole (3-3V_Ibs.)

Cornish Hens whole

(1-1½ Ibs. each)

41t_-5Y2minutes

per pound

12-13 minutes

per pound

6-7 minutes

per pound

Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off. Place pieces ina single layer in a microwavable baking

dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or

browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with

waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast

side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with

butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook ½ of estimated time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook Y3of estimated time again. Shield if

necessary. Cook remaining ½of estimated time or until no

longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil

10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10° R) The temperature in the thigh should be 180° F-185 ° F when the poultry is done.

Before cooking, wash and shake the water off. Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens

breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed

paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield

bone ends of drumsticks with foil.

Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or

browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until

no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from

microwave when they reach desired temperature.

Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may

rise about 10° F). Temperature in breast should be 170° F

before serving.

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PASTA AND RiCE

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,

but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stir-

ring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it isstill firm.

• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide spe- cific directions, with Power Level and cooking time set- tings for most common types of pasta and rice.

PASTA COOKING TABLE

POWER COOKING

PASTA LEVEL TiME DiRECTiONS Spaghetti

cups water

_,dd 8 oz. spaghetti Macaroni

3 cups water _,dd 2 cups macaroni

Lasagna noodles

cups water

_,dd 8 oz. lasagna _oodles

9-10 minutes

71/2-81/2minutes

6-7 minutes

51A-61Aminutes

7-8 minutes

11-12Y2minutes

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired.

Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with

vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles.

Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni

and egg noodles. Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until water

boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in

chart or until tender.

Drain in a colander.

Egg noodles 3 cups water _,dd 4 cups noodles

HI 8-10 minutes

5 51A-6Y2minutes

RICE COOKING TABLE

POWER COOKING

RICE LEVEL TIME DIRECTIONS Long grain Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart

2Y4cups water Hi 5-7 minutes microwavable casserole. _,dd 1 cup rice 5 15 minutes Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

Cook as directed in chart at Power Level Hi or until water boils.

Brown Stir in rice and any seasonings. 2½cups water Hi 41/2-5_2minutes

_,dd 1 cup rice 5 28 minutes Long grain and Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.

_vild rice mix HI 4-5 minutes Fluff with fork. 2½cups water 5 24 minutes

_,dd 6 oz. package _uick cooking Cook water until it boils.

cup water HI 2-3 minutes Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10

_,dd 1 cup rice minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Fluff with fork.

Maintenance

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and out- side. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or

more often, if needed.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.

1. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. Pull filter down-

ward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.

2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place in a dish-

washer. The aluminum will darken.

3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and

toward oven center to lock.

I &CAUTIONI

To avoid risk of personal

injury or property damage,

do not operate oven hood

without filters in place.

CHARCOAL FILTER

REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the char- coal filter should be replaced every 6

to 12 months, and more often if nec- essary. The charcoal filter cannot be

cleaned. To order a new charcoal fil- ter, contact the Parts Department at

your nearest Authorized Service Center or call 1-800-688-9900 (USA)

or 1-800-688-2002 (Canada). Order Charcoal Filter kit #: MVHRK4.

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (2 screws)

3. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out.

4. Open the door.

5. Push the hook and remove old filter.

Hook

6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place and close the door. The fil-

ter should rest at the angle shown.

7. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top

until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

Maintenance (cont'd)

COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT

REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover mount- ing screws.

3. Replace bulb with 30 watt appli- ance bulb.

4. Replace bulb cover, and mount- ing screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

OVEN LIGHT

REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2. Remove the vent cover mount- ing screws. (2 screws)

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

Lift up the bulb holder.

I _,CAUTION I

To avoid personal injury

or property damage, wear

gloves when replacing

light bulb.

Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.

Replace the bulb holder.

Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE DO NOT USE

Recommended Utensils

OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high intensity heat):

Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid

measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic trim.

CHINA:

Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.

PLASTIC:

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish

and press it to the sides. Vent plastic wrap by turning back

one edge slightly to allow excess steam to escape. The dish should

be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not touch the food.

As the food heats it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap

touches the food. Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-

rigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short

cooking time. Use these with care because the plastic may soften from the heat of the

food.

PAPER:

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no

metallic trim or design. Look for the manufacturer's label for use in

the microwave oven.

METAL UTENSILS:

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal

utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION:

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs

and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door of the oven.

WOOD:

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking.

Tightly closed pouches could explode.

BROWN PAPER:

Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb too much heat and could burn.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.

METAL TWIST TIES:

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and could cause a fire.

Troubleshooting

Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.

Problem Possible Causes If nothing on the oven operates • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house. check that controls are set properly.

If the oven interior light • the light bulb is loose or defective. does not work

If oven will not cook • check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• check that door is firmly closed. check that Start Pad was touched. check that timer wasn't started instead of a cook function.

If oven takes longer than • be sure the Power Level is programmed properly. normal to cook or cooks

too rapidly If the time of day clock does • check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

not always keep correct time • be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit. If food cooks unevenly • be sure food is evenly shaped.

be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.

If food is undercooked • check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were

correctly followed. be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit. be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

If food is overcooked • check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish)

were followed.

If arcing (sparks) occur • be sure microwavable dishes were used.

be sure wire twist ties were not used. be sure oven was not operated when empty.

make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.

If the display shows a time • check that door is firmly closed. counting down but the oven is • check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function. not cooking

Vent fan starts automatically • If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent

hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.

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