Oster OMW1480 User Manual

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Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and retain
MICROWAVE OVEN
OMW1480
Owner’s Manual
this information for future reference. SERIAL NO.
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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 the oven
door close properly and that there is no damage to the :
① Door ( bent ), ② Hinges and latches ( broken or loosened ), ③ Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY………………….…………. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS……………….……………………………... GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.…………………………….……………………….…... UTENSILS GUIDE…………………………………………………………………………. COOKING TECHNIQUES………………………………………………………………… BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE……………………….…………………………… SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….…………………………… PART NAMES…… .………………………………………………………………………... CONTROL PANEL……………………………………………………………………...….. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…………….……………………………………………... ABOUT “MENU COOKING” SETTINGS………………………………...………………. CLEANING AND CARE…………………………………………………………………….
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 1.
3. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 3 inches is required between the oven and any adjacent
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking. wall. One side must be open. Leave a minimum clearance of 3 inches above the oven. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet from the bottom of the oven. This appliance must be grounded. Connected only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ” on page 3.
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers, for example, closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
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b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
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Microwave heating of beverage can
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handle the container.
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Do not deep fry food in the microwave. It is difficult to control the fat which could cause a fire hazard.
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Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking.
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be
checked
before serving in order to avoid burns.
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Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be
damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surface. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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Use only thermometers which are specifically designed for use in microwave ovens.
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Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.
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Be certain the glass tray and roller ring are in place when you operate the
oven.
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WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out
needed to handle the utensil.
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Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
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Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact your dealer or manufacturer authorized servicer.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded.
Extension Cord
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. Notes: 1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult
a qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the
oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocated the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
UTENSILS GUIDE
This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited use for short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave.
Recommended
·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.
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Microwaveable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some
steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
·Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering; these absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and could ignite.
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·Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.
·Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use
recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.
·Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
·Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.
Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used on
microwave food once the food has been removed from the oven.
Limited Use
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Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.
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.
·Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.
·Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, such as warming dinner
rolls for a few seconds; baskets and bowls may be flammable.
Not Recommended
·Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter and cause damage and injury.
·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.
Note: Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in
the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used.
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COOKING TECHNIQUES
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in mind: Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food. Arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the turntable.
Turning Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large foods such as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as cakes and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
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heating baby food, stir well at removal and test the temperature before serving.
Adding moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperse evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
If the oven fails to operate: A) Check to ensure that the oven is
C) Check to ensure that the control panel plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely. B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFY THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.
is programmed correctly and the timer is
set.
C) Check to ensure that the door is
securely closed engaging the door safety
lock system. Otherwise, the microwave
energy will not flow into the oven.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption: Output: Operation Frequency: Outside Dimensions(H×W×D): Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D): Oven Capacity: Cooking Uniformity: Net Weight:
120V~60Hz, 1450W 1000W
2450MHz
12 5/8”×21 7/8”×19 5/16” in. 9 15/16”×14 15/16”×15 7/8” in.
1.4cu.ft Turntable System (Φ13” ) Approx. 43.3lbs.
PART NAMES
①Door Safety Lock System ② Oven Window ③ Oven Air Vent ④ Shaft ⑤ Roller ⑥ Glass Tray ⑦ Control Panel
DO NOT REMOVE THE CARDBOARD OVEN AIR VENT COVER THAT IS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE!
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CONTROL PANEL
(Also see following pages for more detail.)
DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, indicators and
present time are displayed.
MENU COOKING:
BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE/SOUP
SEAFOOD POPCORN
FROZEN DINNER PIZZA
FRESH VEGETABLES REHEAT
FROZEN VEGETABLES
Allows you to reheat or cook food
automatically without entering power level
or time.
POWER/MUSIC
Use to set power level or select the kind of
reminder signal.
DEFROST BY WEIGHT
Touch to set the weight of the food to be
defrosted; the oven automatically sets the
defrosting time and power level.
SPEED DEFROST
Touch to set defrosting time; the oven
automatically divides the defrosting time
into periods of alternating defrost and
stand
times by cycling on and off.
MORE/LESS
Adds or reduces the cooking time of menu
cooking.
TIMER
You can use the TIMER function
independently, even while a cooking
program is going on in the oven.
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Clears all previous settings if touched
NUMBER PADS(0-9)
Touch to set times, power level, weight or amounts of food.
CLOCK
Touch to set the clock.
RESET
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS
ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry. TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try again.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Touch CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system.
2. Touch CLOCK pad once more. This is
before cooking starts.
TURNTABLE
Touch to turn turntable on or off.
START/STOP
Touch where the [ start/stop ] is to start or
stop cooking
to not have the clock displayed, touch RESET pad. You can check the clock time while cooking is in progress by touching the CLOCK pad.
SETTING THE OVEN TIMER
1. Touch TIMER pad.
2. Enter the amount of time you want to
a 24 hour clock system.
3. Use the number pads to enter the correct time. If you selected 12 hour
clock system, the digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If you selected 24 hour clock system, the digital clock allows you to set from
0:00 to 23:59.You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock(one for hour and two for minutes).
4. Touch CLOCK pad. The clock starts counting.
NOTE:
When the oven is first plugged in or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME, if you prefer
count down by touching the number pads. Digit time is in minutes and seconds and set left to right. Set one digit (a 5 for 5 seconds) or up to four digits (2405 for 24 minutes, 5 seconds).
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
·Time countdown can be seen in display for 3 seconds before clock or cooking time is returned to display.
·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET to cancel TIMER during timing process.
·A long beep will sound at the end.
TIME COOKING
A. One-stage Cooking
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1. Use the number pads to set a cooking
sound and END appears in time. You can set a cooking time from one seconds to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. If you are setting a time greater than one minute, you must enter numbers for both minutes and seconds. For example, to set 20 minutes, enter 2,0,0,0.
2. If you want to set a power level other than 100% power, touch POWER, then use the number pads to enter the power level. You can set the power level from 1 to 9.
3. Touch START/STOP to start cooking.
USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO
REPRESENT POWER LEVELS
Number pad % of Power
9 90% 8 80% 7 70% 6 60% 5 50% 4 40% 3 30% 2 20% 1 10%
B. Multistage Cooking
You can program oven for 4 cooking stages. Each stage can be programmed with a different power level and time. To program 2-stage, 3-stage or 4-stage cooking, repeat the one-stage cooking steps 1 and 2 and touch START. The oven will automatically proceed to the end of cooking stages.
NOTE:
After total time has elapsed, 4 beeps
display. Touch RESET pad or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function.
SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT”
1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.
2. Enter weight.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
·Weight must be in pounds and ounces. Ounce weights less than 10 must be preceded by a 0. If label gives weight in pounds only, change the fraction of a pound to ounces using the chart on this page.
CONVERTING FRACTIONS
OF A POUND TO OUNCES
FRACTIONS
OF A POUND
OUNCES
Less than .03 0
.03 to .09 1 .10 to .15 2 .16 to .21 3 .22 to .27 4 .28 to .34 5 .35 to .40 6 .41 to .46 7 .47 to .53 8
.54 to 59 9 .60 to .65 10 .66 to .71 11 .72 to .78 12 .79 to .84 13 .85 to .90 14 .91 to .97 15
above .97 go to next even
·Maximum weight for defrosting is 5 lb 16 oz.
·Turn food over when oven beep twice. Touch START/STOP pad
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defrosting.
SETTING “MUSIC”
seconds, LOCK indicator lights.
·After total defrosting time, 4 beeps sound and END appears in display. Touch RESET or open oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function.
SETTING “SPEED DEFROST”
1. Touch SPEED DEFROST pad.
2. Enter desired defrosting time by touching correct number pads. Digital timer sets minutes and seconds from left to right so a single digit can be set (5 for 5 seconds ) or up to 4 digits (2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
To cancel, press and hold RESET pad for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.
SETTING “TURNTABLE ON/OFF”
For most cooking, the turntable should
be on; however the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes are used.
Touch TURNTABLE pad and note the
indicators ON/OFF in the display.
Touch to select the kind of reminder signal.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
1. Touch START/STOP pad.
·After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display. Touch RESET pad or open door to clear END before starting another cooking function.
SETTING “SAFETY LOCK”
The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by little children. To set, press and hold RESET pad for 3
ABOUT “ MENU COOKING ” SETTINGS
“MENU COOKING” allows you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time. When setting “MENU COOKING”, check visual guide on pad for
·You can restart the oven by touching START/STOP pad.
·Touch RESET to erase all instructions.
2. Open the door.
·You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
·Oven stops operating when door is opened.
correct setting. Three “MENU COOKING” settings allow you to cook several amounts of the same food. These include the “BAKED POTATO” “BEVERAGE/SOUP”,
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and “FROZEN DINNER”. After you touch
SETTING “BEVERAGE/SOUP ”
these pads, ENTER AMT appears In the display. In each “MENU COOKING” category, smaller size food is set by touching pad once. One dot (·) below picture of smaller-size food signifies one touch of the pad. The large size can be set by touching the picture pad twice. Two dots(·· ) below the picture of large size food signifies two touches of the pad.
SETTING “BAKED POTATO”
For 4 to 6 oz. potatoes:
1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad once.
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking times for small-medium potatoes are as follows:
For 5 to 7 oz. coffee cups:
1. Touch BEVERAGE/SOUP pad once.
2. Enter number of cups by touching number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking
times for coffee cups are as follows: 1 cup : 1 min. 00 sec. 2 cups: 2 min. 00 sec. 3 cups: 2 min. 50 sec. 4 cups: 3 min. 50 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad. For the larger 10 to 12 oz. coffee mugs:
1. Tap BEVERAGE/SOUP pad twice.
2. Enter number of mugs by touching
number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking
times for coffee mugs are as follows: 1 mug: 1 min. 50 sec. 2 mugs: 3 min. 10 sec.
1 potato: 3 min. 00 sec. 2 potatoes: 5 min. 40 sec. 3 potatoes: 8 min. 20 sec.
4 potatoes: 11 min. 20 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
For the large 8 to 10 oz. potatoes:
1. Tap POTATO pad twice.
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking times for large potatoes are as follows:
1 potato: 4 min. 30 sec. 2 potatoes: 8 min. 00 sec. 3 potatoes: 11 min. 40 sec.
4 potatoes: 15 min. 20 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
3 mugs: 4 min. 30 sec. 4 mugs: 5 min. 40 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “SEAFOOD”
1. Touch SEAFOOD pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-8) to select the amount of food.
AMOUNT(Ib.) COOKING TIME
1 1 min. 20 sec. 2 2 min. 40 sec. 3 3 min. 10 sec. 4 4 min. 10 sec. 5 4 min. 30 sec. 6 5 min. 00 sec. 7 5 min. 30 sec. 8 6 min. 00 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
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SETTING “POPCORN”
1. Touch POPCORN pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select the amount of food.
AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 (3oz.) 1 min. 45 sec.
2 (1.5oz.) 1 min. 35 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “FROZEN DINNER”
To microwave small dishes (7-9oz.) of frozen dinner,
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select
the number of dishes;
Number of dishes Cooking time
1 4 min. 15 sec. 2 7 min. 30 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
To set the oven to microwave large dishes (10-12 oz.) of frozen dinner,
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad twice.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select
the number of dishes; Number of dishes Cooking time
1 8 min. 2 13 min. 30 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING“FRESH VEGETABLES”
1. Touch FRESH VEGETABLES pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-6) to select
the amount of vegetables.
AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 2 min. 30 sec. 2 4 min. 00 sec.
3 5 min. 40 sec. 4 7 min. 10 sec. 5 8 min. 45 sec. 6 10 min. 20 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “PIZZA”
Reheating a slice ( or two thin ones) of leftover pizza:
1. Touch PIZZA pad once. 0:55 ( 55 sec.) appears.
2. Touch START/STOP pad.
Heating a whole frozen pizza:
1. Tap PIZZA pad twice. 4:30 ( 4 min. 30 sec.) appears.
2. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “ REHEAT”
1. Touch REHEAT pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-7) to select the amount (5oz.) of food.
AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 0 min. 18 sec. 2 0 min. 35 sec. 3 0 min. 50 sec. 4 0 min. 55 sec. 5 1 min. 10 sec. 6 1 min. 30 sec. 7 2 min. 00 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
This setting lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results.
SETTING“FROZEN VEGETABLES”
1. Touch FROZEN VEGETABLES pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-6) to select
the amount of vegetables.
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AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 2 min. 45 sec. 2 4 min. 50 sec. 3 6 min. 25 sec. 4 8 min. 20 sec. 5 10 min. 00 sec. 6 12 min. 00 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
CLEANING AND CARE
1. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.
3. The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
4. Wipe the window on both sides with a
a soft cloth. This may occur when the
microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions, this is normal.
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
8. The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.
9. Remove odors from your oven by
damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters.
5. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.
combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
10. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.
6. If steam accumulates inside or around
the outside of the oven door, wipe with
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