Maytag UMC5200 BAB-W-S, UMC5200BCB-W-S User Manual

Microwave Oven

Use & Care Guide

Models: UMC5200BAB/W/S

UMC5200BCB/W/S

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manuel d’entretien et d’utilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Guía de uso y cuidado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in minor personal injury.

WARNING

Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of

injury to persons:

Do not overheat the liquid.

2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

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

THIS COULD

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WARNING

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.

READ all instructions before using oven.

2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 4.

3. Install or locate this oven ONLY

the installation instructions in this manual.

4. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and SHOULD NOT this oven.

5. 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.

6. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION necessary when used by

PERSONS.

in accordance with

be HEATED in

CHILDREN or INFIRM

10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.

11. 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.

12. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced

ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

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

oven.

14. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT

product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.

15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.

16. Keep cord AWAY

17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or

counter.

from HEATED surfaces.

use this

7. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section.

8. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

9. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when paper,

plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before

placing bag in oven.

c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door

CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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

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

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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 exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

B. DO NOT place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate 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.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.

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.

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. has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. leave oven unattended.

Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to oven.

Do not use metal utensils in oven.

8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking.

9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible materials, follow manufacturer's recommendations 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 physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.

Do not continue to heat after popping

Do not

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WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded and plug must not be altered.

Grounding Instructions

Oven MUST be grounded. Grounding reduces risk

of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The that is properly installed and grounded. See Installation Instructions. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown. Microwave operates on standard household current, 110120V.

Do not cut or remove the third(ground) prong.

plug must be plugged into an outlet

WARNING

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:

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Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

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Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

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Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

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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 television interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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Installation and Operation

CIRCUITS

For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15A (CANADA)or 20A (USA) circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.

VOLTAGE

The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN

Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart. Do not place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow around the oven is important.

UNPACKING OVEN

• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity.

• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately. Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.

• Remove all materials from oven interior.

• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a few hours before connecting power.

BUILT-IN CAPACITY

For information call: 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. 1-800-688-2002 Canada

• Available Trim kit is UMTK30/27.

DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS

All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off.The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

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

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Storage Temperature: Foods

taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature.

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Size: Small pieces of food cook

faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

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Natural Moisture: Very moist

foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.

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Stir foods such as casseroles and

vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring 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.

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Place delicate areas of foods,

such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish.

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Arrange unevenly shaped foods,

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

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Shield, with small pieces of

aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.

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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 center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

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Wrapping in waxed paper or

paper towel:

Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Roller Ring

2 3

6 7

Features

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,550 W

1,500 W (CANADA)

Cooking Power 1,100 W (USA)

1,000 W (CANADA)

(IEC 60705 Standard) Frequency Rated Current 13.5 A (USA)

Outer Dimensions (WxHxD)

Cavity Volume 2.0 Cu. Ft. Net Weight 41.4 lbs.

2,450 MHz

13 A (CANADA)

18 3/16"

(USA)

/32" x 13 17/64" x

Features

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven

1. Plug the cord into a grounded

outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will show:

PLEASE TOUCH CLOCK AND SET TIME OF DAY.

Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the door.

3. Wipe the inside of the oven with a

damp cloth.

4. Place the pre-assembled ring in

the indentation in the center of the oven.

5. Place the glass tray on top of the

ring so that the three glass tabs in the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the

oven.

FEATURES

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes

a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

2. COOK: Touch this pad to cook

beverage, frozen dinner, frozen breakfast, chicken breast. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food. See page 13 for more information.

3. 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 12 for more information.

4. VEGETABLES: Touch this pad to cook

fresh or frozen 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 13 for more information.

5. SOFTEN/MELT, SNACKS, KIDS MEALS

specific food. for more information.

CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch this

pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. See page 10 for more information.

: Touch this pad to cook

See pages 15,16 and 17

12. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat

dinner plate, casserole, and pasta. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to reheat depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food. See page 13 for more information.

13.

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 12 for more information.

14. BAKED POTATO:

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 13 for more information.

15. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the

time of day. See page 9 for more information.

16. CONTROL SETUP: Touch this pad

to change the oven’s default settings. See page 9 for more information.

17. ADD 30 SEC: Touch this pad to set

and start quickly at 100% power level. See page 9 for more information.

NOTE:

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Add 30 sec pad can not be used with any sensor control pad or AUTO DEFROST

Touch this pad

7. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost food by weight. See page 18 for more information.

8. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. See page 9 for more information.

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

10. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to

select a cooking power level.

11 . STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop

the oven or to clear all entries.

18. ENTER/START: Touch this pad to

start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, close the door and touch ENTER/START again.

Operating Instructions

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This section introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CAUTION

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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, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

CLOCK

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

1. Touch

2. Enter the time

3. Touch

4. Touch 1 for AM.

5. Touch

NOTE:

●

Follow steps 1-3 above, when clock

is set in the 24 hour clock mode.

CLOCK

pad.

by using the number pads.

ENTER/

START pad.

ENTER/

START

pad.

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Kitchen Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Example: To set for 3 minutes.

1. Touch

KITCHEN

TIMER pad.

2. Enter the time by using the number pads.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

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

CONTROL SETUP

You can change the default values. See following chart for more information.

No. Function No. Result

Weight mode

selected

Sound ON/OFF

control Clock display

control

4 Scroll speed

Remind end

Signal

6 Demo Mode

Daylight

Saving Time

8 Language

Example: To change weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg).

Lbs.

Kg.

12Sound ON

Sound OFF

1212HR

24HR

Slow speed Nomal speed

Fast speed

3 12ON

OFF

12ON

OFF

12ON

OFF

1 2English

Spanish

CHILD LOCK

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

Example: To set the child lock.

1. Touch STOP/ CLEAR pad.

2. Touch and hold

ENTER/START

pad more than 3 seconds.

CHILD

LOCK ON will

appear in the display window with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.

1. Touch and hold

ENTER/START

pad more than 3 seconds.

LOCKED

will disappear and you hear two beeps.

ADD 30 SEC.

A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch the ENTER/ START pad.

Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2 minutes.

Touch

ADD 30 SEC.

pad 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down

1. Touch CONTROL SETUP pad.

2. Touch number

3. Touch number

1 pad.

2 pad.

Operating Instructions

CUSTOM PROGRAM

CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking automatically.

Example: Memory to cook for 2 minutes at 70% power.

1. Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM

2. Enter the cook time.

3. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

4. Enter the power level.

5. Touch

START pad.

Example: To recall the custom program.

1. Touch CUSTOM PROGRAM

2. Touch START pad.

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

END will display.

pad.

ENTER/

pad.

ENTER/

MORE/LESS

By using the MORE(9) or LESS(1) pad, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

1. Touching pad will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you touch it.

2. Touching pad will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you touch it.

MORE(9)

LESS(1)

COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVELS

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds at 100% power.

1. Enter the cook time.

2. Touch

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

Note: If the oven is set to cook for more than 25 minutes, it will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power after 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.

END will display.

START

ENTER/

pad.

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 9 power settings in addition to HIGH.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power.

Enter the cook

1. time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power level.

4. Touch

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

See cooking guide for Power levels, page 11.

END will display.

ENTER/

START pad.

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 cycle is defrost.

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

1. Enter the first cook time.

2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

3. Enter the power level.

Enter the

4. second cook time.

5. Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

6. Enter the power level.

7. Touch ENTER/

START

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

pad.

Operating Instructions

COOKING GUIDE FOR POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels 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

Boil water. Cook ground beef. Make candy.

10 High 100%

9 90%

8 80%

7 70%

6 60% Cook pasta.

5 50%

4 40%

3 30%

2 20%

1 10%

Cook fresh fruits and vegetables Cook fish and poultry. Preheat browning dish. Reheat beverages. Bacon slices.

Reheat meat slices quickly. Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.

All reheating. Cook scrambled eggs.

Cook breads and cereal products. Cook cheese dishes, veal. Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.

Cook meats, whole poultry. Cook custard. Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.

Cook less tender cuts of meat. Reheat frozen convenience foods.

Thaw meat, poultry, and seafood. Cook small quantities of food. Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.

Soften butter and cream cheese. Heat small amounts of food.

Soften ice cream. Raise yeast dough.

Operating Instructions

SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate the sensing period by scrolling the name of the food. 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 oven will beep and either turn off or the display will show the remaining heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor, follow these recommendations:

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

2. Glass turntable and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results.

3. Most foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper, or a lid. See sensor tables on page 14.

Do not open the door or touch

4. the STOP/CLEAR pad during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps once and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window or the oven will turn off. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.

IMPORTANT:

When using sensor cook, the oven must cool for 5 minutes between uses or food will not cook properly.

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

3. Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

4. Be sure the outside of the cooking 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 COOK TIME

By using the MORE(9) or LESS(1) pad all of the sensor cook and time cook settings can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.

Example: To pop popcorn

POPCORN

Touch pad.

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

●

Recommended amounts:

3.0-3.5 ozs.

END will display.

PIZZA SLICE

Reheating pizza with PIZZA SLICE lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power levels.

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

PIZZA

Touch SLICE pad.

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

●

Recommended amounts: 1-4 slices.

●

After heating, let stand for 1-3

minutes

NOTE:

If food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when using the sensor feature, complete cooking using a power level and cooking time. DO NOT continue using the sensor pad.

END will display.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results.

1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

Operating Instructions

BAKED POTATO

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

Recommended amounts: 1-6

potatoes.

●

Let stand 5 minutes.

END will display.

COOK

Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program cooking times and power levels. COOK has preset cooking times and power levels for 4 food categories: Beverage, Frozen

Dinner, Frozen Breakfast, Chicken Breast. Example: To cook Frozen Breakfast.

1. Touch COOK

pad.

2. Choose food category.

Category

Fresh Vegetable

Frozen

●

Recommended amounts :1-4

servings

Vegetable 2

Touch Pad

Number

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

Recommended amounts:

Beverage 8-10 ozs.

Frozen Dinner 8-14 ozs.

Frozen Breakfast 4-8 ozs.

Chicken Breast 8-24 ozs.

●

After cooking let stand for 1-3

minutes.

END will display.

Recommended amounts:

Dinner Plate 1 serving

Casserole 1-4 servings

Pasta 1-4 servings

●

After reheating let stand for 1-3

minutes.

NOTE:

If food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when using the sensor feature, complete cooking using a power level and cooking time. DO NOT continue using the sensor pad.

Operating Instructions

SENSOR COOK TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT

Popcorn

Baked Potato

Pizza Slice

Fresh

Vegetables

Frozen

VEGETABLES

Vegetables

Beverage

Frozen Dinner

Frozen

COOK

Breakfast

Chicken

Breast

Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot bag from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. Turn the food over when oven beeps. Let stand 3-5 minutes. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use

Put 1-3 slices of pizza on microwave-safe plate with wide end of slice towards the outside edge of the plate. Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use for thick crust pizza.

Place fresh vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use

MORE(9)

Place frozen vegetables in microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2-4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use

MORE(9)

Use measuring cup or mug, do not cover. Place the beverage in the oven. After heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Remove food from outer wrapping and follow box instructions for covering and standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Follow package instructions for covering and standing. Use this pad for frozen sandwich, breakfast entree, etc. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Place chicken breasts on a microwave-safe plate and cover with plastic wrap. Cook to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes. Use the

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pad when cooking dense vegetables such as carrots or broccoli spears.

pad to increase cooking time for larger or thicker chicken breasts.

MORE(9) pad when cooking larger potatoes.

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pad to increase reheat time

3.0-3.5 oz 1package.

1 to 6 potatoes

1 to 4 slices

1 to 4 servings

8 to 10 oz.

8 to 14 oz.

4 to 8 oz.

8 to 24 oz.

SENSOR REHEAT TABLE

CATEGORY DIRECTIONS AMOUNT

Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucked under plate. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heating using cooking time and power level.

Dinner Plate

Casserole

Pasta

NOTES:

• Desired food temperature varies from person to person.

• Use the preference.

• Allow food to stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

MORE(9)/LESS(1) pads to fit your temperature

Contents :

- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish(up to 6 oz. with bone)

- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)

- 1/2 cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.) Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating

with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heating using cooking time and power level. Stir foods once before serving. Contents :

- Casserole-refrigerated foods.

- Pasta-canned spaghetti and ravioli, refrigerated foods.

NOTE: If food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when using the sensor feature, complete cooking using a power level and cooking time. DO NOT continue using the sensor pad.

1 serving

(1 plate)

1 to 4 servings

Operating Instructions

SOFTEN/MELT

SOFTEN/MELT lets you soften or melt 3 categories of food : Melt Chocolate, Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Butter.

Example: To melt chocolate.

1. Touch SOFTEN/MELT pad.

2. Choose food category(1-3).

3. Touch ENTER/START pad.

Melt Chocolate 1 Soften Cream Cheese 2 Melt Butter 3

Category Touch Pad Number

SOFTEN/MELT CHART

Item

Melt Chocolate 2 squares or

Soften Cream Cheese 1 package (8 oz.) • Unwrap cream cheese and place on microwave-safe dish.

Melt Butter 1 stick (1/4 lb.) • Remove wrapping and cut butter in half vertically.

Amount or

servings

1 cup chips

2 sticks (1/2 lb.)

Remarks

• Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe dish.

• Stir well at half time when the oven beeps, and re-start the oven.

• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps its shape even when heating time is over.

• Let stand 1-2 minutes.

• Place butter in dish, cover with wax paper.

• Stir well after finishing and let stand 1-2 minutes.

Operating Instructions

KIDS MEALS

KIDS MEALS lets you heat 4 categories of food : Chicken Nuggets, Hot dogs, French Fries and Frozen Sandwiches.

Example: To cook frozen sandwiches.

1. Touch KIDS MEALS pad.

2. Choose food category(1-4).

3. Touch ENTER/START pad.

KIDS MEALS CHART

Item

Chicken Nuggets 1 serving

Hot Dogs 2 EA

French Fries 1 serving

Frozen Sandwiches

Amount or

servings

(4-5 oz.) 2 servings (6-7 oz.)

4 EA

(4-5 oz.) 2 servings (6-7 oz.)

1 EA 2 EA

Category Touch Pad Number

Chicken Nuggets Hot Dogs 2 French Fries Frozen Sandwiches

Remarks

• Put a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on paper towel.

• Do not cover. Let stand 1 minute.

• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the oven beeps, add buns and re-start the oven.

• Place 2 paper towels on plate and arrange french fries on towels, do not overlap.

• Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven.

• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor “sleeve” (which is in package) and put on plate.

3 4

Operating Instructions

SNACKS

SNACKS lets you heat 4 categories of food : Nachos, Chicken Wings, Potato Skins, and Cheese Sticks.

Example: To cook chicken wings.

1. Touch SNACKS pad.

2. Choose food category(1-4).

3. Select serving size. (Chicken Wings, Potato Skins, Cheese Sticks)

4. Touch ENTER/START pad.

Category Touch Pad Number

Nachos 1 Chicken Wings Potato Skins Cheese Sticks

SNACKS CHART

Item

Nachos 1 serving • Place tortilla chips on plate without overlapping.

Chicken Wings

Potato Skins 1 cooked potato

Cheese Sticks

Amount or

servings

5-6 oz. 7-8 oz.

2 cooked potatoes

5-6 pcs 7-10 pcs

• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

• Contents :

- 2 cups tortilla chips

- 1/3 cup grated cheese

• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings.

• Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion and cover with wax paper.

• Touch '1' or '2' to select amount.

• Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoop or cut out potato flesh, leaving about 1/4” of skin.

• Place skins in spoke fashion around plate.

• Sprinkle with bacon, onions and cheese. Do not cover.

• Touch '1' or '2' to select amount.

• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke fashion.

• Do not cover.

• Touch '1' or '2' to select amount.

Remarks

2 3 4

Operating Instructions

AUTO DEFROST

Defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting times according to the weight you enter. For added convenience, the AUTO DEFROST includes beeps to remind you to check or turn over the food during the defrost cycle.

After touching the AUTO DEFROST pad once, select the food weight. Available weight ranges are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.

Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.

1. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

2. Enter the weight.

3. Touch ENTER/

START pad.

NOTES:

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After you touch ENTER/ START

pad, the display counts down the defrost time. The oven will beep twice during the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn the food as needed. Remove any portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to the oven and touch ENTER/START pad to resume the defrost cycle.

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The oven will beep to signal you

to check or turn over the food.

DEFROSTING GUIDE

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Follow the instructions below when

defrosting different types of food.

Food

Roast Beef, Pork

Steaks, Chops, Fish

Ground Meat

Whole Chicken

Chicken Pieces

Standard

Amount

2.5-6.0 lbs.

0.5-3.0 lbs.

2.5-6.0 lbs.

0.5-3.0 lbs.

Procedure

Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes.

After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes

After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil, for 510 minutes.

Remove giblets before freezing poulty. Start defrosting with the breast side down. After the first stage, turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.

After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.

DEFROST TIPS

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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).

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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-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

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If the food is stored outside the

freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

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The shape of the package alters the

defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

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Separate pieces as they begin to

defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

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Shield areas of food with small

pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

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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 arcing, which can damage the oven lining.

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Let food stand covered for 15 to 30

minutes.

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Let Roasts or Whole poultry stand

for 30 to 60 minutes.

Operating Instructions

COOKING GUIDE

Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave

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Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

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Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas.

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Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.

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The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.

Food Cook time Power level Directions

8-12 min./lb. for 145° F

Roast Beef Boneless (Up to 4 lbs.)

Pork Boneless or bone-in (Up to 4 lbs.)

(Rare)

9-13 min./lb. for 160° F

(Medium)

10-15 min./lb. for 170° F

(Well Done)

12-16 min./lb. for 170° F

(Well Done)

High(10) for first 5 minutes, then medium(5)

Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Let stand 10 minutes.

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Expect a 10°F rise in temperature during the standing time.

Food Remove from oven After standing (10 min.)

Beef

Pork

Poultry

Rare Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Dark meat Light meat

135°F 145°F 150°F 160°F 160°F 170°F 150°F 160°F 160°F 170°F 170°F 180°F 160°F 170°F

Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave

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Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

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Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.

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Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.

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Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Whole Chicken

Up to 4 lbs.

Chicken Pieces

Up to 2 lbs.

Cooking Time: 7-10 min. / lb. 180°F dark meat 170°F light meat Power Level: Medium High(7).

Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

Operating Instructions

Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave

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Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.

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Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

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Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming.

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Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Arrange steaks on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the outside of rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 3-5 minutes.

Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning any thin pieces under. Cover with wax paper. If over ½ inch thick, turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 2-3 minutes.

Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover with wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5 minutes.

Steaks

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Fillets

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Shrimp

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Cooking Time: 7-11 min. / lb.

Power Level: Medium-High(7).

Cooking Time: 4-8 min. / lb

Power Level:Medium-High(7).

Cooking Time: 4-6 ½ min. / lb.

Power Level: Medium-High(7).

Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave

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Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.

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Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.

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Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.

Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave

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Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegetables such as

potatoes, carrots and green beans are being cooked, add about ¼ cup water.

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Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger ones.

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Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable

before cooking. They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time has passed.

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Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the

tips toward the center.

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When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.

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Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several spots

before cooking to prevent them from bursting.

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For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time.

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Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served immediately.

Care and Cleaning

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.

Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven.

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Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.

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Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.

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To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat two cups of water (add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh) in a four-cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling. Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes.

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Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray. To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it carefully and do not put it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

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Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven, don’t let water seep into the openings.

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Wash the door window with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.

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If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.

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Never operate the oven without food in it; this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on.

Cooking Utensils

Recommended Use

• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.

• Microwave Browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your Browning dish.

• Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.

• Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

• Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.

• Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and can catch fire.

• Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe.” and follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.

Not Recommended

• Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter.

• Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.

• Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.

• Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.

• Metal utensils — These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.

Testing Utensils

If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test:

1 . Fill a glass measuring cup with water and put it

inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test.

Limited Use

• Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Keep the foil no more than 1-2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.

• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe.” If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.

• Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe.” Other plastics can melt.

• Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as they can be flammable.

2 .Press the Add 30sec. button once to heat them for 30 seconds at High power.

The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.

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