Siemens HF36V306, HF36V305 User Manual

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Over the Range Microwave

Use and Care Manual

Models: HF36V305, HF36V306

Please read instructions before using.

Important: Save these instructions.

Installer: Please these Instructions with this unit for the owner.

Owner: Please retain these instructions for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Cookware Guide Tips For Microwave Cooking Parts And Accessories Control Panel

USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Learn About Your Microwave Oven

Help .................................................................... 10

Clock

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Kitchen Timer Control Set-Up Vent HI/LO/Off T/Table On/Off Child Lock Light HI/LO/Off Light Timer Easy Cook Hold Warm Favorite Recipe +/– (More/Less) Cooking At High Power Level Cooking At Lower Power Level Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle Cooking Guide For Lower Power Level Sensor Operating Instructions Sensor Cooking Guide Adding Or Subtracting Cook Time Popcorn

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Pizza.................................................................... 16

Potato

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Vegetable

Cook.................................................................... 17

Reheat................................................................. 17

Auto Defrost Weight Conversion Chart Defrosting Tips Auto Defrost Chart Time Defrost Quick Defrost Use Of The Two Position Metal Rack Time Defrost Chart Getting The Best Cooking Results Fish And Shellfish Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table Appetizers/Sauces/Soups

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Meat Cooking Table Poultry Poultry Cooking Table Pasta And Rice Pasta Cooking Table Rice Cooking Table Care And Cleaning Metal Rack Cleaning The Grease Filter Charcoal Filter Replacement Cooktop/Night Light replacement Oven Light replacement

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Before Calling For Service Questions And Answers

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SAFETY

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.

particularly important that the oven door closes

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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)

WARNING:

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:

• Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.

• 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 modifica- tion to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or damage to your oven.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, elec-

tric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all the instructions before using your oven.

• Do not allow children to use this oven without close

supervision.

• Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as

sulfide and chloride, 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.

• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use

this product near water (for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement near a swimming pool, or similar location.)

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

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

• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow

grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.

• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive

cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters.

• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on

the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety

switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.

• Always turn fan on HIGH when cooking foods that

might flame up, or any time flames occur on the cooktop.

• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking

equipment 36 inches wide or less.

• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is

made for household use only.

• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch

the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or deter-

gents and a sponge or soft cloth.

• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it

thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

• To avoid a fire hazard:

- Do not severely overcook food. Severely

overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially when you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.

- Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the

power lines it may cause the oven to turn on.

- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven.

• If a fire should start inside the oven:

- Keep the oven door closed.

- Turn the oven off.

- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• To avoid electric shock:

- This appliance must be grounded. Connect the oven

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 5.

- Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has

been damaged or dropped.

- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.

- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• To avoid improperly cooking some foods:

- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food.

Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause per sonal injury.

- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.

- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.

- Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven.

- Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat,

sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode.

• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

• Use your oven only for the operations described in this

manual.

• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

• Preserve the oven floor:

- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.

- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-cook-

ing packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish.

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SAFETY

- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or

turntable. Use a microwavable dish.

- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. If you use a browning dish incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with

the provided installation instructions.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized ser vice facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be over-

heated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

- Do not overheat the liquid.

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

- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container once heating has begun.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

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

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground

prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can result in

a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

• For a permanently connected appliance:

The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

USE

Ovenproof Glass

• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls without metallic trim.

China

• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without metallic trim can be used in your oven.

Plastic

• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.

• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of the dish.

• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap. This will allow excess steam to escape.

• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags only for short time

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

DO NOT USE

Metal Utensils

• Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil trays.

• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave oven.

Metal Decoration

• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.

CenturaTM Tableware

• The Corning Company recommends that you do not use Centura tableware and some CorelleTM closed-

handle cups for microwave cooking.

Aluminum Foil

• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.

• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings.

• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven.

Paper

• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or design can be used in your oven.

• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of any paper product in the microwave oven.

Wood

• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and may split or crack when you use them in the microwave oven.

Tightly Closed Containers

• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure to leave an opening for steam to escape from covered cookware.

Brown Paper

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

Metal Twist Ties

• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become hot and cause a fire.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content will brown lightly when cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.

COVERING

A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned during cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after cooking inside as well as outside the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Stop the cooking when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 F during standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of food in rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to cover the dish with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls

to prevent arcing.

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables such as potatoes and squash.

CLEANING

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable. They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

• The turntable may be cleaned in the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.

• The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch stop/clear to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

CONTROL PANEL

OVEN SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply Input Power Cooking Power

Frequency Rated Current Outer Dimensions

Cavity Volume Net Weight

120 VAC, 60 Hz 1,500 W 1,000 W (IEC 60705 Standard) 2,450 MHz 13 A (WxHxD) 2915/16” x 167/16”x 155/8”

1.8 Cu. Ft. 60 lbs.

• See page 9 for control panel features.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.

1. Display: The Display includes a clock and

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

2. 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 15 for more information.

3. 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 16 for more information.

4. Pizza: 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 from the pizza. See page 16 for more information.

5. Cook: Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees, cas-

serole 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 17 for more information.

6. Reheat: Touch this pad to reheat casseroles,

dinner plates and soup or 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 17 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 16 for more information.

8. Favorite recipe: Touch this pad to recall one

cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. See page 12 for information.

9. Easy cook: Touch this pad to set and start

quickly at 100% power level. See page 12 for more information.

10. Auto defrost: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch this pad

to select food type and defrost food by weight. See page 18 for more information.

11. Time defrost: Touch this pad to defrost most

other frozen foods. See page 21 for more information.

12. Quick defrost: This pad provides Quick defrost-

ing for 1.0 pound of frozen foods. See page 21 for more information.

13. Numbers: Touch number pads to enter cooking

time, power level, quantities, or weights.

14. Kitchen timer: Touch this pad to set the kitchen

timer. See page 10 for more information.

15. Clock: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.

See page 10 for more information.

16. Light timer: Touch this pad to set the light timer.

See page 11 for more information.

17. – (Less): Touch this pad to subtract ten

seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

18. + (More): Touch this pad to add ten seconds of

cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

19. Help: Touch this pad to learn how to use each

oven function. See page 10 for more information.

20. Stop/clear: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to

clear all entries.

21. Start: Touch this pad to start a function. If you

open the door after oven begins to cook, touch start again.

22. Power level: Touch this pad to select a cooking

power level. See page 13 for more information.

23. Program: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.

See page 13 for more information.

24. Hold warm: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked

foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. See page 12 for more information.

25. Control set-up: Touch this pad to change the

oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight from Lbs to Kg. See page 10 for more information.

26. T/table on/off: Touch this pad to turn off the

turntable. OFF will appear in the display. See page 11 for more information.

NOTE: This option not available in sensor

cook and defrost modes.

27. Vent hi/lo/off: Touch this pad to turn the fan on

or off. See page 11 for more information.

28. Light hi/lo/off: Touch this pad to turn on the

cooktop/countertop light. See page 11 for more information.

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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

CAUTION

• 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. See page 6 for details.

HELP

The Help pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press Help, then select a key pad.

Example: To learn about the popcorn feature.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch help pad.

Touch popcorn pad.

TOUCH THIS KEYPAD THEN THE DESIRED FEATURE

TOUCH THIS KEYPAD TO POP MICROWAVE POPCORN THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW SENSING UNTIL REMAINING COOK TIME HAS BEEN CALCULATED

CLOCK

This oven includes a 12-hour clock.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch clock pad.

(Press once for AM, twice for PM)

Touch number keypad

[8], [0] and [0].

Touch start pad.

AM ENTER TIME OF DAY

8 : 00 TOUCH START

8 : 00

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

Example: To time 3 minutes.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch kitchen timer

pad.

Touch number keypad

[3], [0] and [0].

Touch start pad.

• When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and

END will display.

ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC

3 : 00 TOUCH START

Timer and time counting down.

CONTROL SET-UP

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. (LBS/KG) See following chart for more information.

No. Function No. Result

1 Sound ON/OFF 1 Sound ON control 2 Sound OFF 2 Clock ON/OFF 1 Clock ON control 2 Clock OFF 3 Scroll Speed 1 Slow speed control 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 4 LBS/KG choice 1 Lbs. control 2 Kg.

Example: To change defrost weight mode from Lbs

to Kg.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch control set-up

pad.

Touch number [4] pad.

Touch number [2] pad.

SOUND ON/OFF TOUCH 1 CLOCK ON/OFF TOUCH 2 SCROLL SPEED TOUCH 3 LBS/KG CHOICE TOUCH 4

LBS TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2

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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

VENT HI/LO/OFF

The Vent moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. From the off position, the first touch of the vent pad turn the vent on High speed. Touch the pad again to turn the vent on Low speed, and a third time to turn the fan back off.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting. It may stay on for up to an hour. When this occurs, you cannot turn the vent

fan off. Wait until it turns off automatically.

T/TABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press t/table on/off pad to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTE:

• The t/table on/off feature does not operate with the DEFROST or SENSOR cooking modes.

• Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

• Do not run the oven empty.

CHILD LOCK

Child Lock is a safety feature used to lock the control panel so that so that it cannot be operated. To set Child Lock, touch stop/clear once. Touch and hold 0 pad more than four seconds LOCKED will appear in the display window and you hear two beeps. To cancel child lock, touch and hold 0 more than four seconds. LOCKED will disapper and you hear two beeps.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch light hi/lo/off pad once for bright light, again for low light and a third time to turn the light back off.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the Lo Light to turn on and off automatically at any time. The light will come on at the low setting the same time every day and turn off at a set time until reset.

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

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch light timer

pad. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

Enter the time you

want the Light to turn on. Touch number keypad [2], [0] and [0].

Touch light timer pad

again. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

Enter the time you

want the Light to turn off. Touch number keypad [7], [0] and [0].

Touch start pad.

NOTE:

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

Example: To cancel the Light Timer.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

AM ENTER LIGHT ON TIME OR TOUCH CLEAR TO RESET THE TIMER

2 : 00 TOUCH LIGHT TIMER

AM ENTER LIGHT OFF TIME

7 : 00 TOUCH START

Time of day.

Touch light timer

pad.

Touch stop/clear pad.

NOTE:

• If you want to cancel the light timer in operation, touch light hi/on/off the pad.

AM ENTER LIGHT ON TIME OR TOUCH CLEAR TO RESET THE TIMER

Time of day.

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EASY COOK

A timesaving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch start pad. This feature cooks for 30 seconds on HI each time you press the pad.

Example: To set easy cook for 2 minutes.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch easy cook pad

4 times.

NOTE:

• Easy cook will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

Time counting down and power 100.

HOLD WARM

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. You can use hold warm by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

Example: To use hold warm.

FAVORITE RECIPE

Favorite recipe lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Example: To program cooking for 2 minutes.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch favorite recipe

pad.

Enter the cook time.

Touch number keypad [2], [0] and [0].

Touch start pad.

Example: To recall the custom recipe.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch favorite recipe

pad.

Touch start pad.

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

and END will display.

1 : 30 TOUCH START OR ENTER NEW TIME

2 : 00 TOUCH START OR POWER

Time counting down.

2 : 00 TOUCH START OR POWER

Time counting down.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch hold warm

pad.

Touch start pad.

Food Type Recommended Quantity

Liquid 1-2 cups Dry 5-10 ozs.

To make hold warm automatically 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 multicycle cooking.

NOTE:

• Hold warm operates for up to 99 minutes 59 seconds.

• Food cooked covered should remain 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.

HOLD WARM TOUCH START

WARM

NOTE: Power level will default to hi, but this setting in modifiable.

+/– (MORE/LESS)

By using the + or – keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing + will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. Pressing – will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

NOTE: This feature cannot be used during cooking, only when setting the initial cook time.

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COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVEL

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes,

30 seconds at 100% power.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Enter the cook time.

Touch number keypad [8], [3] and [0].

Touch start pad.

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

8 : 30 TOUCH START OR POWER

Time counting down, power 100.

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. See cooking guide for power levels, page 14.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes, 30 seconds

at 70% power

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Enter the cook time.

Touch number keypad [7], [3] and [0].

Touch power level

pad.

7 : 30 TOUCH START OR POWER

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10

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 minutes at 100% power

and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Enter the cook time. Touch number keypad

[3], [0] and [0].

Touch program pad.

Enter the second cook time. Touch number keypad [7], [3] and

[0].

Touch power level pad.

Enter the power level. Touch number [7] pad.

Touch start pad.

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

3 : 00 TOUCH START OR POWER

ENTER COOKING TIME

7 : 30 TOUCH START OR POWER

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10

P-70 TOUCH START

Time counting down.

Enter the power level.

Touch number [7] pad.

Touch start pad.

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

P-70 TOUCH START

Time counting down and power 70.

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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVEL

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

POWER LEVEL

10 HIGH

MICROWAVE OUTPUT

100%

90%

80%

70%

60%

50%

USE

• Boil water

• Cook ground beef

• Make candy

• 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 or veal

• Cook cakes, muffins, brownies or cupcakes

• Cook pasta

• Cook meats or whole poultry

• Cook custard

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

40%

30%

20%

10%

• Cook less tender cuts of meat

• Reheat frozen convenience foods

• Thawing meat, poultry or seafood

• Cooking small quantities of food

• Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces

• Soften butter or cream cheese

• Heating small amounts of food

• Soften ice cream

• Raise yeast dough

• Standing time (no power output)

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SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The oven automatically determines required cooking time for each food item. The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period. 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 heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor, following these recommendations:

Food cooked with the sensor system should be at

normal storage temperature.

Glass TURNTABLE and outside of container

should be dry to assure best cooking results.

Foods should always be covered loosely with

microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper or a lid.

Do not open the door or touch the stop/clear pad

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.

ADDING OR SUBTRACTING SENSOR COOK TIME

If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 seconds after choosing the function. You can only increase or decrease cook time when sensor is displayed.

Example: If you want to add to the Sensor Cook cas-

serole cooking time.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch cook pad.

Choose food category.

Touch number [2] pad.

Touch number [9] pad.

Cook Time Touch Pad Number

Less 7 Normal 8 More 9

SELECT MENU 1 TO 3

- - SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

CASSEROLE

(Display once)

SENSING

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results.

Always use microwavable containers and cover

them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can

prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

Match the amount to the size of the container.

Fill containers at least half full for best results.

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.

POPCORN (SENSOR)

Popcorn lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Example: To pop popcorn.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch popcorn pad.

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

and END will display.

CAUTION

• DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while popping corn.

POPCORN

(Display once)

SENSING

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PIZZA (SENSOR)

Pizza lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power level.

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch pizza pad.

• When the reheat time is over, you will hear four beeps

and END will display.

• Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices

PIZZA

(Display once)

SENSING

(about 5 ozs. each)

POTATO (SENSOR)

Potato lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power levels.

Example: To cook 2 potatoes.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

VEGETABLE (SENSOR)

Vegetable has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen and Canned.

Example: To cook frozen vegetables.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch vegetable pad.

Choose food category.

Touch number [2] pad.

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

NOTE: Place the canned vegetable in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 5 minutes.

• Recommended amounts: 1-4 cups

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

FRESH TOUCH 1 FROZEN TOUCH 2 CANNED TOUCH 3

FROZEN VEGETABLE

(Display once)

SENSING

Touch potato pad.

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

and END will display.

• Recommended amounts: 1-4 potatoes

NOTE:

• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.

POTATO

(Display once)

SENSING

(about 8-10 ozs. each)

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COOK (SENSOR)

Cook lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Power Levels. Cook has preset power for 3 food categories: Frozen

Entree, Casserole and Rice.

Example: To cook rice.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch cook pad.

Choose food category.

Touch number [3] pad.

Category Touch Pad Number

Frozen Entree 1 Casserole 2 Rice 3

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

and END will display.

SELECT MENU 1 TO 3

- - SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

RICE

(Display once)

SENSING

REHEAT (SENSOR)

Reheat lets you heat foods without needing to program times and power levels. Reheat has preset power levels for 3 categories:

Casserole, Dinner Plate and Soup/Sauce.

Category Touch Pad Number

Casserole 1 Dinner Plate 2 Soup/Sauce 3

Example: To reheat Casserole.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch reheat pad.

Choose food category.

Touch number [1] pad.

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

and END will display.

SELECT MENU 1 TO 3

- - SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

CASSEROLE

(Display once)

SENSING

• Recommended amounts:

Category Quantities

Frozen Entree 10-21 ozs. Casserole 1-4 cups Rice 1/2 -2 cups

NOTE:

Use only long grain rice with sensor cook program. See page 27 to cook other types of rice.

• Recommended amounts:

Category Quantities

Casserole 1-4 cups Dinner Plate 1-2 servings Soup/Sauce 1-4 cups

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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 chart on pages 19 - 20 provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

Category Touch Pad Number

Meat 1 Poultry 2 Fish 3

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch auto defrost

pad.

Choose food category.

Touch number [1] pad.

Enter the weight by

touching pad [1] and [2].

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 this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch start to resume the defrost cycle.

MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3

ENTER WEIGHT

1.2 LBS TOUCH START

Time counting down and DEFROST.

WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART

To enter food weight in auto defrost, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the 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

1.6 .10

3.2 .20

4.0 .25 (One-Quarter Pounds)

4.8 .30

6.4 .40

8.0 .50 (One-Half Pounds)

9.6 .60

11.2 .70

12.0 .75 (Three-Quarter Pounds)

12.8 .80

14.4 .90

16.0 1.00 (One Pound)

Pounds

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 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.

• 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 rectangular 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 aluminum 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. See page 6.

• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to cook too fast.

• For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting 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.

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AUTO DEFROST CHART

Meat Setting

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.

FOOD

BEEF

Ground Beef, Bulk

Ground Beef, Patties

Round Steak

Tenderloin Steak

Stew Beef

Pot Roast, Chuck Roast

Rib Roast

Rolled Rump Roast

LAMB

Cubes for Stew

Chops(1 inch thick)

AT BEEP

Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder and return to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.

Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

PORK

Chops(1/2 inch thick)

Hot Dogs

Spareribs Country-style Ribs

Sausage, Links

Sausage, Bulk

Loin Roast, Boneless

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

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AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONT’D)

Poultry Setting

FOOD

CHICKEN

Whole (up to 6 lbs.)

Cut-up

CORNISH HENS

Whole

TURKEY

Breast (under 6 lbs.)

Fish Setting

FOOD

FISH

AT BEEP

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.

Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

AT BEEP

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable 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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

SHELLFISH

Crabmeat

Lobster tails

Shrimp

Scallops

NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. (4.0 Kg). Available weight is 0.1-6.0 lbs (0.1-4.0 Kg).

Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over.

Break apart. Turn over.

Turn over and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

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.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

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TIME DEFROST

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. The Time defrost chart (see page 22) provides some basic guidelines for using time defrost.

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

PROCEDURE DISPLAY

Touch time defrost

pad.

Enter the defrosting

time you want. Touch number keypad [2], [0] and [0].

Touch start pad.

(Defrost starts)

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

ENTER DEFROST TIME

2 : 00 TOUCH START

Time counting down and defrost.

QUICK DEFROST

The quick defrost feature provides rapid defrosting for 1 lb. of frozen food. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef.

Example: To defrost 1 lb. ground beef.

USE OF THE TWO POSITION METAL RACK

The two position metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside down to accommodate different container sizes.

To use rack:

Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

• Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of microwave oven.

Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE and

BELOW rack.

• Amount of food must be approximately the same in both containers to balance out cooking energy.

PROCEDURE

Touch quick defrost

pad.

Touch start pad.

NOTE:

• The microwave will beep and defrosting will pause so the door can be opened and the meat can be turned. If the door is not opened at this time, the countdown will resume.

• Any ground meat can be used with quick defrost, but this feature works best with ground beef.

GROUND BEEF 1.0 LBS TOUCH START

Time counting down and defrost.

CAUTION

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 two positions.

• Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.

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TIME DEFROST CHART

FOOD

MEAT

Bacon (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roasts (1 lb.)

Steaks, chops and cutlets

POULTRY Chicken cut up, broiler-fryer (21�2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken whole (2 to 3 lbs.)

Cornish hen

FISH & SEAFOOD

Fillets (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)

NOTE: Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines.

2 - 4 minutes 41/2 - 6 minutes 41/2 - 6 minutes

41/2 - 6 minutes per lb.

13 - 16 minutes

15 - 18 minutes

5 - 7 minutes per lb.

4 - 51/2 minutes 4 - 5 minutes

TIME

Turn meat over at beep. Let stand for 5 minutes after defrosting. Turn meat over at beep. Let 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. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil. Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil. Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil.

Place fish in casserole. Turn food over and break up after beep. Stand for 5 minutes.

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

refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The times in this book are based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

• 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.

• 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 stirring is not necessary, occasional stirring is sufficient.

• Turn over foods like pork chops, whole 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 center 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 parts of food that may cook quickly, such as

wing tips and leg ends of poultry with small pieces of aluminum foil.

• Let Stand: After you remove the food from the micro-

wave, 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.

• 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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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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 outside 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 microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done

• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides

FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE

FISH

Fish fillets

Fish steaks

Whole fish

Scallops

POWER LEVEL

COOKING TIME

31/2 -41/2 minutes

41/2 -51/2 minutes

41/2 -6 minutes

31/2 -5 minutes

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.

specific directions with power level and cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.

DIRECTIONS

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking.

Shrimp, shelled

31/2 -5 minutes

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

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APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

• 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 cook-

ing.

• 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 boilover, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.

• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plas-

tic 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 conventional 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 splattering.

- 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 overcooking.

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 temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10°F during standing time. The Meat Cooking Table on page 25 provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.

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MEAT COOKING TABLE

MEAT

BEEF

Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties

Sirloin tip roast (3-4 lbs.)

LAMB

Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 lbs.)

PORK

Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices 10 slices

POWER LEVEL

COOKING TIME

1-11/2 minutes

11/2 -2 minutes

21/2 -31/2 minutes

RARE (135°F):

8-10 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (155°F):

11-13 minutes

per pound

RARE (135°F):

11-12 minutes

per pound

MEDIUM (145°F):

12-13 minutes

per pound WELL (155°F): 13-14 minutes

per pound

11/2 -2 minutes

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

DIRECTIONS

Form patties with thumb depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roasting rack and 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 minutes. 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 during standing.)

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

Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops

4 chops

Loin roast, rolled, boneless (31/2- 41/2lbs.)

Sausage links, Fresh (or frozen and defrosted) (1-2 oz. each) 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links (8 oz. pkg.)

18-20 minutes

per pound

15-17 minutes

per pound

25-27 minutes

per pound (165°F)

45-60 seconds 1-11/2 minutes

11/2 -2 minutes 13/4 -2 minutes

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°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 5 minutes temperature may rise about 10°F during standing.

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°F during standing). 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.

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POULTRY

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

• Prepare the poultry for cooking:

- Defrost completely.

- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside 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 (such as worcestershire sauce) or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.

POULTRY COOKING TABLE

• Watch the poultry as it cooks.

- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of alumi-

num 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

• 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.

POULTRY

Chicken pieces (21/2 -3 lbs.)

Chicken whole (3-31/2 lbs.)

Cornish Hens whole (1-11/2 lbs. each)

POWER LEVEL

COOKING TIME

41/2 -51/2 minutes

per pound

12-13 minutes

per pound

6-7 minutes

per pound

DIRECTIONS

Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off. Place pieces in a 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 desiredan cover. Cover with waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes (the temperature may rise about 10°F while standing). The temperature in the high 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 while standing). 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 stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.

PASTA COOKING TABLE

PASTA

Spaghetti

4 cups water Add 8 ozs. spaghetti

Macaroni

3 cups water Add 2 cups macaroni

Lasagna noodles

4 cups water Add 8 ozs. lasagna noodles

POWER LEVEL

COOKING TIME

9-10 minutes

71/2 -81/2 minutes

6-7 minutes

51/2 -61/2 minutes

7-8 minutes

11-121/2 minutes

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

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

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

• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions, with Power Level and cooking time settings for most common types of pasta and rice.

DIRECTIONS

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 for the time indicated in chart or until water boils. Stir in pasta after water boils cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart (or until tender). Drain in a colander.

Egg noodles

6 cups water Add 4 cups noodles

RICE COOKING TABLE

RICE

Long grain

21/4 cups water Add 1 cup rice

Brown

21/2 cups water Add 1 cup rice

Long grain and wild rice mix

21/3 cups water Add 6 oz. package

Quick cooking

1 cup water Add 1 cup rice

POWER LEVEL

8-10 minutes

51/2 -61/2 minutes

COOKING TIME

5-6 minutes

15 minutes

41/2 -51/2 minutes

28 minutes

4-5 minutes

24 minutes

2-3 minutes

DIRECTIONS

Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings. Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.

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CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. 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.

METAL RACK

Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Dry completely. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER

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

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filter in place.

CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.

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

2. Remove the two vent grill mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3. Tip the grill forward, then lift itout.

4. Remove old filter.

1. To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. Pull filter downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.

2. Wash in dishwasher or soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry.

Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum filter will darken.

3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.

5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

6. Slide the bottom of the grill 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.

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COOKTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT

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

2. Remove the bulb cover and mounting screws.

3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb(s).

4. Replace bulb cover and mounting screws.

5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply or plug in the oven.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

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

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

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

4. Remove bulb holder.

5. Lift up the bulb holder.

6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

7. Replace the bulb holder.

8. 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 or plug in the oven.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

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

If nothing on the oven operates...

If the oven interior light does not work...

If oven will not cook...

If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks too rapidly...

If the time of day clock does not always keep correct time...

If food cooks unevenly...

If food is undercooked...

Possible Causes

• 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.

• the light bulb is loose or defective.

• 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 cooking function.

• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.

• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.

• be sure food is evenly shaped.

• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

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

• 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 over cooked...

If arcing (sparks) occur...

If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking...

If you vent fan starts automatically...

• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish) were followed.

• 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.

• check that door is firmly closed.

• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.

• 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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WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time. Only an authorized servicer should remove the outer case.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two rack positions at a time?

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal?

What are the humming noises I hear when my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it?

What does standing time mean?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?

Answer

Only use the rack that is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may damage your oven. Do not use the rack when sensor cooking.

Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. See page 6.

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

This is the sound the transformer makes when the magnetron tube cycles on and off.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking. Dish also may not be microwave safe. See page 6.

Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish, saves energy, and frees the oven for other purposes. In some dishes, the food temperature will coutinue to rise during this time.

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. See page 15.

How do I get the best results?

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Do not use regular paper bags with unpopped corn - - use only prepackaged, Microwavable Popcorn. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use special microwave poppers: When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.

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