Viking VMOH330SS Maintance Manual

Use & Care Manual

Built-in Microwave Hood

VMOH330SS

SERVICE INFORMATION

If service is required:

1. Call your authorized service agency.

2. Have the following information readily available: a. Model number b. Serial number c. Date purchased d. Name of dealer from whom purchased

3. Clearly describe the problem that you are having.

If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problem, contact Viking Range, LLC at (888) 845-4641 or write to:

VIKING RANGE, LLC

PREFERRED SERVICE

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA

Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required. The model and serial number for your oven are located on the left side of the oven cavity on an identiﬁcation label.

Model Number _______________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________

Date of Purchase _____________________________ Date Installed _________________________________________

Dealer's Name ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to ensure protection under the warranty.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO

FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

6 INSTALLATION GUIDE

8 SPECIFICATIONS

9 FEATURES DIAGRAM

12 OPERATION PROCEDURE

12 TO SET POWER LEVEL

13 CONTROLS

13 SETTING THE CLOCK 13 KITCHEN TIMER MODE 14 TIME DEFROSTING 14 WEIGHT DEFROSTING 14 MELT/SOFTEN 14 KEEP WARM 14 TIME COOK 15 COOKING IN TWO STAGES 16 +30 SEC 16 EXPRESS COOK 16 ONE TOUCH COOK (PRESET) 17 SENSOR OPERATIONS 17 SENSOR COOK 18 TURNTABLE ON-OFF 18 VENT FAN 18 COOKTOP LIGHT 19 MUTE 19 FILTER RESET 19 TO SET POWER SAVE MODE 19 CHILD SAFETY LOCK 19 TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 19 METAL RACK

20 CARE AND CLEANING

20 MICROWAVE OVEN INTERIOR 20 OVEN BOTTOM 20 GLASS TRAY/TURNTABLE 20 METAL RACK 21 ROLLER GUIDE 21 OVEN EXTERIOR 21 LIGHT COMPARTMENT 21 CONTROL PANEL 21 WAVEGUIDE COVER 21 THE EXHAUST FEATURE 21 REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS 21 TO REMOVE GREASE FILTER 21 TO CLEAN GREASE FILTER 21 TO REPLACE GREASE FILTER 22 LIGHT REPLACEMENT 23 INSTALL / REPLACE CHARCOAL FILTER

24 BEFORE YOU CALL

25 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

26 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

26 UTENSIL GUIDE 27 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY 27 ARCING 27 MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES 28 HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD 29 COOKING TECHNIQUES 30 DEFROSTING GUIDE 31 COOKING 32 REHEATING 33 VEGETABLE 34 RECIPES

37 MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this microwave 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 microwave oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue

to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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 microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualiﬁed service personnel.

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 3.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this 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.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. 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.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualiﬁed service personnel. Contact nearest Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not 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 locations.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together upon closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16. To reduce the risk of ﬁre in the microwave oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to

appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking.

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

before placing bag in microwave oven.

c. If materials inside the microwave oven should

ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave 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.

17. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to

be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO

THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: a. Do not overheat the liquid. b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.

d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before removing the container.

e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

18. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable.

19. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and ﬁre.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

20. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.

21. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the ﬁlters.

22. Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the ﬁlters.

23. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment up to 30 inches wide.

24. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is designed for household use only.

25. When ﬂaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. Keep the area under the hood properly ventilated at all times. Turn off cooking equipment if you see ﬂames or a ﬁre occurs.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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 an 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 followings.

• Reorient the receiving antenna of 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 microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance 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.

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 appliance is properly grounded. And 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 appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

IMAGE PART & DESCRIPTION QTY.

Mounting Plate 1

Top Cabinet

Template

Wall Template

Installation

Manual

Use & Care

Manual

Top Cabinet Template 1

Rear Wall Template 1

Installation Manual 1

Use and Care Manual 1

Guide Roller Ring 1

Grease Filters 2

WARNING:

Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Examine the oven after unpacking.

Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.

2. Check the parts

Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Viking Range, LLC.

IMAGE PART & DESCRIPTION QTY.

Hardware Kit (Screws) 1

Grease Filter Holders 2

Glass Turntable 1

3. Location

• The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualiﬁed technician or service company.

Failing to have a qualiﬁed technician install the oven

may result in electric shock, ﬁre, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).

• Plug the power plug into the wall socket ﬁrmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

This may result in electric shock, ﬁre, problems with the

product, or injury.

Metal Rack 1

Damper (Exhaust Adapter)

4. Power Supply

• Check your local power source.

This microwave oven requires a current of approximately

15 amperes, 120Volts, 60Hz and a grounded outlet.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

a. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the

risks of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available

and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

c. If a long cord or extension cord is used:

- The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the oven.

- The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord.

- The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape the table top or counter where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

• Check power cord and outlet.

- Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.

- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.

- Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3-pronged outlet. Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit.

- Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

- Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the product’s speciﬁcations.

When using 3-pronged plug

3-Prong Receptacle

3-Prong Plug

Receptacle Box Cover

5. Critical usage WARNINGS

If the microwave appliance is ﬂooded, please contact your nearest service center. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁre.

Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” found on page 3.

If the microwave generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest service center.

• In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch the microwave, power cord, or plug.

• Do not use a ventilating fan.

• A spark may result in an explosion or ﬁre.

Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not

come into contact with your body while cooking or just after cooking.

• In the event of a grease ﬁre on the surface units below the oven, smother the ﬂaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a ﬂat tray.

Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended

at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware. Use high heat on surface units only when necessary.

If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven

door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the ﬁre may spread.

• Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own. There is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.

When using grounding adaptor, make sure

the receptacle box is fully grounded.

Grounding Lead

Grounding Adaptor

Receptacle Box Cover

Receptacle

THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY 120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING

INPUT POWER 1500 W

MICROWAVE

OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 29.9" x 16.3" x 15.9"

CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 20.6" x 10" x 14.9"

CAVITY VOLUME 1.8 CU. FT.

NET WEIGHT APPROX. 50.3 LBS

TIMER 99 MIN. 99 SEC.

POWER SELECTIONS 10 LEVELS

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY OUTPUT 950 W

FREQUENCY 2450 MHz

29.9” 15.9”

16.3”

FEATURES DIAGRAM

2 3 4 5 6 7

12 11 10

13 14 16

9 8

1. DOOR LATCHES

2. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping

microwaves conﬁned in oven.

3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE

Located on the front wall of the microwave oven.

4. CHARCOAL FILTER Behind Vent Grille

5. OVEN LIGHT

6. WAVEGUIDE COVER

Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking

foods.

7. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGITAL DISPLAY

For detailed information on each feature, see Features

Diagram section, pages 10, 11.

8. HOOD CONTROLS

Vent Fan - Press Turbo, High, Low or Off. Light - Press On or Off.

9. DOOR BUTTON

To open the door push the door open button.

10. COOKTOP LIGHT

11. GREASE FILTERS

12. HANDLE FILTERS

Use to insert Grease Filters.

13. METAL RACK

Use for extra space when cooking with more than one

container at the same time.

14. TURNTABLE / GLASS TRAY

Composed of glass tray and roller guide. The roller

guide is placed ﬁrst in the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray. Both parts must be in place when using the microwave oven.

15. VENTILATION MOTOR

Your microwave oven is designed for adaptation to

the following three types of ventilation.

(Recirculation ventilation system, Vertical ventilation

system,Horizontal ventilation system)

See installation manual to select the type of ventilation

required for your installation.

16. GUIDE ROLLER RING

FEATURES DIAGRAM

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the press of a ﬁnger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

2 3

10 11

13 14

• Each time a pad is pressed, a beep will sound.

• When STOP/CLEAR Pad is pressed during oven operation, the oven will stop; however, all programmed information is retained. To clear all information, press the STOP/CLEAR Pad again.

FEATURES DIAGRAM

1. DISPLAY - Displays time of day, time or power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

2. FROZEN ENTREE - Press this pad to cook Frozen Entrees. The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food.

3. POTATO - Press this pad to cook Potato. The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food.

4. REHEAT - Press this pad to reheat food. The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food.

5. FROZEN VEGETABLES - Press this pad to cook Frozen Vegetables. The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food.

6. POPCORN - Press this pad to cook prepackaged microwave Popcorn weight 3.5/3.0/1.75 ounces.

7. BEVERAGE - Press this pad to reheat a beverage.

8. MELT/SOFTEN - Press this pad to melt or soften Butter, Chocolate, Ice Cream and Cheese.

9. CLOCK - Press this pad to enter time of day.

Also press and hold this pad for 3 seconds to set power save mode. For detailed information on this feature, see Controls section, page 19.

18. KITCHEN TIMER - Press this pad to use as a minute timer, delay cooking, hold setting after cooking.

Also press and hold this pad for 3 seconds to set sound on/off. For detailed information on this feature, see Controls section, page 19.

19. STOP/CLEAR - When pressed once, it pauses the oven operation. When pressed twice, it resets the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

Also press and hold this pad for 3 seconds to set child safety lock function. For detailed information on this feature, see Controls section, page 19.

20. START - After all selections are made, press this pad to start the oven or timer.

21. LIGHT - Press this pad to turn on or off the cooktop light.

22. VENT FAN - Press this pad to turn the fan on turbo, high, low or off.

23. FILTER RESET - Press and hold this pad for 3 seconds to reset time after replacing the ﬁlter.

Charcoal ﬁlters must be replaced every 6 months.

10. TURNTABLE ON-OFF - Press this pad to turn turntable on or off.

11. TIME COOK - Press this pad to set the Microwave cooking time.

• Power Level 10 (High) is automatic but lower heat levels may be programmed.

12. KEEP WARM - Press this pad and safely keep food warm for up to 30 minutes.

13. DEFROST - Press this pad to set defrosting time or defrosting weight.

14. POWER LEVEL - Press this pad if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking.

15. NUMBER PADS - Press these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time or weight, time of day, power level.

16. EXPRESS COOK - Press these pads to set 1-6 minutes preset cooking time at 100% power level.

17. +30 SEC - Press this pad for 30 seconds instant "ON" cooking time or to add 30 seconds of cooking time as the timer is counting down.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

This section includes useful information about oven operation.

1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 15 Amp 120V AC 60Hz power outlet.

2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.

The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place

during cooking.

3. Close the door. Make sure that it is ﬁrmly closed.

4. The oven light is on when the microwave oven is operating.

5. The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pushing the door open button of the control panel. The oven will automatically stop.

6. Each time a pad is pressed, a beep will sound to acknowledge the press.

7. The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level.

8. The display will show “ : 0” when the oven CLOCK is not set.

9. Time clock returns to the present time when the cooking time ends.

10. When the STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed during oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all information is retained. To erase all information (except the present time), press the STOP/CLEAR pad once more. If the oven door is opened during oven operation, all information is retained.

11. If the START pad is pressed and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely. The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset.

TO SET POWER LEVEL

The power level is set by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad and number pad. If you wish to use a different power level, press the POWER LEVEL pad before pressing START pad. Enter the power level desired by pressing the appropriate number pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and the percentage of power.

PRESS POWER LEVEL

PAD AND NUMBER

Power Level + 1 + 0 PL10 100% Power Level + 9 PL-9 90% Power Level + 8 PL-8 80% Power Level + 7 PL-7 70% Power Level + 6 PL-6 60% Power Level + 5 PL-5 50% Power Level + 4 PL-4 40% Power Level + 3 PL-3 30% Power Level + 2 PL-2 20% Power Level + 1 PL-1 10% Power Level + 0 PL-0 0%

POWER LEVEL

(DISPLAY)

NOTE: If “PL-0” is selected, the oven will work with

the fan but no power. You can use this level to remove odors.

APPROXIMATE

PERCENTAGE

OF POWER

Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet.

CONTROLS

SETTING THE CLOCK

When the oven is ﬁrst plugged in, the display will show " : 0" and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display show “ : 0” when the power comes back on.

1. Press the CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system.

2. Press the CLOCK pad once more. This is a 24 hour clock system.

3. Enter the correct time of day by pressing the number pads in sequence.

4. Press the CLOCK pad.

The ENTER, TIME indicators blink and "12H" is displayed.

NOTE: This oven has multiple clock systems. If you want a 12 hour clock system, omit this step.

The display stops blinking, and the colon starts blinking. If you selected a 12 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If you selected a 24 hour clock system, this digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59.

HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER pad.

2. Press the amount of time you want to delay.

3. Press TIME COOK pad to program the desired cooking time for food to be cooked.

4. Press START pad.

The ENTER, TIME indicators blink and “ : 0” is displayed. The display will show what you pressed.

When you press the START pad, the TIME indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, the oven will beep. The TIME indicator goes off and COOK indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in MICROWAVE mode. When MICROWAVE cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

HOW TO USE TO SET A HOLDING TIME

NOTE:

1. If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and an error signal tone will sound. Press the CLOCK pad and re-enter the time.

2. If you want to set power save mode, press and hold the CLOCK pad for 3 seconds. For detailed information on this feature, see Controls section, page 19.

KITCHEN TIMER MODE

Timer operates as a minute timer. Timer operates without microwave energy.

HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER pad.

2. Press the amount of time you want to count down.

3. Press START pad.

The ENTER, TIME indicators blink and “ : 0” is displayed. The display will show what you pressed.

The TIME indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

1. Press TIME COOK pad to program the desired cooking time for food to be cooked.

2. Press KITCHEN TIMER pad.

3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold.

4. Press START pad.

The ENTER, TIME indicators blink and “ : 0” is displayed. The display will show what you pressed.

The COOK indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in MICROWAVE mode. When the MICROWAVE cook ends, the oven will beep. The COOK indicator goes off and TIME indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When the KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds. (99:99)

NOTE: If you want to turn sound on or off, press and hold KITCHEN TIMER pad for 3 seconds. For detailed information on this feature, see Controls section, page 19.

CONTROLS

TIME DEFROSTING

When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.

1. Press DEFROST pad once.

2. Press number pads for the desired defrosting time.

3. Press START pad.

The DEF indicator lights and ENTER, TIME indicators blink, “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you pressed. When you press the START pad, the DEF indicator starts

blinking to show the oven is in the TIME DEFROST mode. The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the TIME DEFROST mode. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds. (99:99)

WEIGHT DEFROSTING

WEIGHT DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time.

Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.

1. Press DEFROST pad twice.

2. Press number pads for the desired defrosting weight.

MELT/SOFTEN

The MELT/SOFTEN feature can be used to melt or soften butter, chocolate, ice cream and cheese.

See the chart for speciﬁc settings to use.

1. Press MELT/SOFTEN pad once for butter, twice for chocolate, three times for ice cream, four times for cheese.

2. Press START pad.

The display will show what you pressed.

MELT/SOFTEN ITEM CHART

PRESS PAD DISPLAY

Once S--1 Butter Twice S--2 Chocolate 8 oz Three Times S--3 Ice Cream Four Times S--4 Cheese 1 plate

SOFTEN

ITEM

WEIGHT

/2 cup

/2 gallon

KEEP WARM

KEEP WARM feature maintains food at a warm temperature for 30 minutes.

1. Press KEEP WARM pad.

2. Press START pad.

When pressing KEEP WARM pad, the display shows "30:00".

When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

3. Press START pad.

The DEF indicator lights and ENTER, LBS indicators blink, "0.0" is displayed.

The display will show what you pressed. The defrosting time is automatically determined by the

weight selected. When you press the START pad, the DEF indicator starts

blinking and the defrosting time counts down in the display window. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 0.2 to 6.0 lbs.

TIME COOK

1. Press TIME COOK pad.

2. Press number pads for the cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL pad.

4. Press number pads for power level (0~10).

5. Press START pad.

CONTROLS

The COOK indicator lights and ENTER, TIME indicators blink., “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you pressed. The display will show PL10 for 100% power. The display will show PL-0 ~ PL10. If you skip steps 3 and 4, 100% power is automatic.

When you press START pad, the COOK indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.

The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE:

• Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds. (99:99)

• Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.

COOKING IN TWO STAGES

This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two different power levels. It automatically changes power settings and cooking time.

DEFROSTING + COOKING

1. Press DEFROST pad once.

2. Press number pads for the desired defrosting time.

3. Press TIME COOK pad.

4. Press number pads for the cooking time.

5. Press POWER LEVEL pad.

6. Press number pads for power level (0~10).

7. Press START pad.

The DEF indicator lights and ENTER, TIME indicators blink, “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you pressed. The COOK indicator lights and ENTER, TIME indicators

blink., “ : 0” is displayed. The display will show what you pressed. The display will show PL10 for 100% power. The display will show PL-0 ~ PL10. If you skip steps 5 and 6, 100% power is automatic.

When you press the START pad, the DEF and COOK indicators come on to conﬁrm the power levels selected. The DEF indicator starts blinking to show you that the oven is in TIME DEFROST mode.

The display counts down the time remaining in TIME DEFROST mode. When the oven beeps, turn over, break apart and/or redistribute the food. At the end of TIME DEFROST mode, the oven will beep and start MICROWAVE cook.

The DEF indicator goes off and the COOK indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in MICROWAVE mode. When MICROWAVE cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds. (99:99)

COOKING + COOKING

1. Press TIME COOK pad.

2. Press number pads for the cooking time.

3. Press TIME COOK pad.

4. Press number pads for the cooking time.

5. Press POWER LEVEL pad.

6. Press number pads for power level (0~10).

7. Press START pad.

COOK indicator lights and ENTER, TIME indicators blink. “ : 0” is displayed.

The display will show what you pressed. The COOK indicator lights and ENTER, TIME indicators

When you press START pad, the COOK indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in cook mode for stage 1.

At the end of stage 1, the oven will beep and start stage 2. The display counts down the time remaining in stage 2 mode. When stage 2 ends, you will hear 3 beeps.

NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds. (99:99)

CONTROLS

+30 SEC

+30 SEC allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply pressing the +30 sec pad. By repeatedly pressing the +30 sec pad, you can also extend reheating time to 99 minutes 99 seconds by 30 second increments.

Press the +30 SEC pad.

When you press the +30 SEC pad, “:30” is displayed and the oven starts reheating.

NOTE: +30 SEC cannot be used while the sensor is detecting the vapor emitted from the food during sensor cooking such as Potato, Frozen Entree, Frozen Vegetables or Sensor Reheat.

EXPRESS COOK

EXPRESS COOK is a quick way to set cooking time from 1-6 minutes at 100% (full power).

Press one of the EXPRESS COOK pads (from 1-6) for 1-6 minutes of cooking at 100% (full power).

5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.

6. Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn. CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight

than the recommended weight, do not use the popcorn pad. Follow the manufacturer's instruction.

CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the microwave oven unattended while popping corn.

When popping commercially packaged popcorn, remove the rack from the oven.

Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.

The display will show what you pressed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into cooking

time and the oven starts cooking.

ONE TOUCH COOK (PRESET)

ONE TOUCH cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by pressing just one pad.

To increase quantity, press the chosen pad until the number in the display is the same as desired quantity to cook.

1. Press POPCORN pad once for 3.5 oz bag, twice for 3.0 oz bag or three times for 1.75 oz bag.

2. Press START pad.

When you press POPCORN pad once, “ 3.5 ” is displayed.

NOTE:

1. Use prepackaged room-temperature microwave popcorn.

2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturer’s directions.

3. Pop only one bag at a time.

4. After popping, open bag carefully: popcorn and steam are extremely hot.

1. Press BEVERAGE pad once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups.

2. Press START pad.

When you press BEVERAGE pad once, “ 1 ” is displayed.

BEVERAGE: 7 oz/cup (mug)

• 1 cup (7 oz total volume): Press BEVERAGE once.

• 2 cups (14 oz total volume): Press BEVERAGE twice.

• 3 cups (20 oz total volume): Press BEVERAGE three times.

CONTROLS

SENSOR OPERATIONS

The Sensor Cook categories are designed to detect the increasing humidity released by the food during the cooking process. The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food.

USING SENSOR SETTINGS

1. After the oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Cook.

2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.

3. The oven works with foods at normal storage temperature.

4. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook.

5. Do not open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR pad until cooking time appears on the display window. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error message "Er01" will appear. To continue cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook manually.

When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the

food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.

The door may be opened when remaining cooking

time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired.

6. Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with loose ﬁtting lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containers. They will prevent steam from escaping and this will mislead the sensor, usually causing the food to overcook.

7. Check food for temperature or doneness after cooking. If food is not completely cooked, enter additional cooking time manually. Do not use one of the Sensor Cook categories twice in succession on the same food portion. This may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.

SENSOR COOK

Sensor is semi-conductor device that detects the vapor emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking time and power level for various food and quantities and you don't need to enter the weight or quantity of the food.

1. Press POTATO pad.

2. Press START pad.

When you press POTATO pad, "SCPO" is displayed. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the

food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.

1. Press FROZEN ENTREE pad.

2. Press START pad.

When you press FROZEN ENTREE pad, "SCFE" is displayed.

When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.

1. Press FROZEN VEGETABLES pad.

2. Press START pad.

When you press FROZEN VEGETABLES pad, "SCFV" is displayed.

When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.

1. Press REHEAT pad.

2. Press START pad.

COVERING FOODS

Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the Sensor Cook Chart for these foods.

1. Casserole lid.

2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.

3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.

/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow

When you press REHEAT pad, "SrH" is displayed. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the

food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.

CONTROLS

SENSOR COOK CHART

PRESS PAD DISPLAY

Potato SCPO 8 - 24 oz Before cooking, pierce potato skin with fork 5-6 times. Place potatoes on

Frozen Entree SCFE 8 - 32 oz Follow the directions that are speciﬁc for the microwave oven that are printed

Frozen Vegetables SCFV 6 - 16 oz 2-4 tbsp water per serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Reheat SrH 4 - 36 oz For casseroles, add 2-3 tbsp water, cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

NOTE:

Do not use the SENSOR COOK twice in succession on the same food portion.

This may result in severely over-cooked or burnt food. If additional time is needed after previous cooking, use

one of the +30 SEC pad or TIME COOK pad.

• Use proper container and cover for best sensor cooking result.

• Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lid or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can be prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

• Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven.

TURNTABLE ON-OFF

For best cooking results, the turntable should be on. However, the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes are used.

Press TURNTABLE ON-OFF pad.

WEIGHT

the turntable.

on the packaging.

• The food type to avoid: beverage, frozen pizza or frozen food, raw food, biscuits and cake.

VENT FAN

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. You can control the 3-speed fan by pressing the VENT FAN pad.

The options are displayed for 2 seconds.

NOTE:

1. Turbo and High fan speed cannot be used together with microwave cooking.

2. An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on for low speed if it senses too much heat. If you have turned the fan on you may ﬁnd that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool.

3. If there is no user input for 10 hours, cooktop light and vent fan will turn off automatically to save energy.

COMMENTS

Press VENT FAN pad once for turbo fan speed, twice for high fan speed, three times for low fan speed or four times to turn the fan off.

COOKTOP LIGHT

The options are displayed for 2 seconds.

NOTE:

1. This option is not available in sensor cook, one touch cook, defrost and melt/soften modes.

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

3. Do not run the oven empty.

You can control the light by pressing the LIGHT pad.

Press LIGHT pad once to turn the light on or twice to turn the light off.

The options are displayed for 2 seconds.

NOTE: If there is no user input for 10 hours, cooktop light and vent fan will turn off automatically to save energy.

CONTROLS

MUTE

Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven.

To mute, press KITCHEN TIMER pad for 3 seconds. The MUTE indicator lights. To turn sound on, press KITCHEN TIMER pad for 3 seconds. A beep sounds and the MUTE indicator will be turned off.

FILTER RESET

If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal ﬁlter should be replaced approximately every 6 months. The charcoal ﬁlter cannot be cleaned.

The FILTER RESET pad will light up when is time to replace the charcoal ﬁlter.

Press and hold FILTER RESET pad for 3 seconds after replacing the ﬁlter. See page 23.

TO SET POWER SAVE MODE

1. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. “ :0” or clock appears in the display.

2. Press and hold the CLOCK pad for 3 seconds.

The display will turn off and a beep

sounds.

To operate the oven in power save

mode, press any key.

Then “ :0” or clock will be shown and

the operation of all function keys will be same as in the normal mode.

But if there is no operation within

10 seconds in clear mode, all the contents of display will disappear.

3. To cancel power save mode simply repeat setting procedure when the display is on.

The power save mode will be canceled

and a beep sounds.

The oven is again available for normal

use.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

Child safety lock feature may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock, press and hold STOP/ CLEAR pad for 3 seconds.

A beep sounds and "Loc" will be displayed for 3 seconds.

To unlock, press and hold STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds. A beep sounds.

NOTE:

1. While the Child Lock is active, only the STOP/CLEAR pad works to unlock it.

2. Microwave oven cannot be used while Child Lock is activated.

TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING

1. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad.

• You can restart the oven by pressing the START pad.

• Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once more to erase all instructions.

• You must enter in new instructions.

2. Open the door.

• You can restart the oven by closing the door and pressing the START pad.

NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.

METAL RACK

The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time.

The rack allows several foods to be cooked or reheated at one time.

However, for the best cooking and reheating, use TURNTABLE ON function and cook with SENSOR COOK modes without the rack. When the rack is used, set time and power level manually.

The oven is again available for normal use.

TO AVOID RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE:

1. Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

2. Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used.

3. Use the rack only when cooking food on rack position.

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

CONTROLS CARE AND CLEANING

TO USE METAL RACK:

1. Place rack securely on the four plastic supports. Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of microwave

oven.

Allow plenty of space around and between the dishes.

Pay close attention to the cooking and reheating progress.

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

Amount of food must be approximately the same to

balance out cooking energy.

3. Reposition the foods and reverse them from the rack to turntable and stir them at least once during any cooking or reheating time.

After cooking or reheating, stir if possible. Using a lower

power level will assist in better cooking and reheating uniformity.

IMPORTANT:

To avoid oven damage, DO NOT store or use the metal rack in this oven unless more than one item is being cooked or a recipe calls for it.

RECOMMENDED USAGE

1. Soups

2. Casseroles

3. Dinner Plates

WARNING:

The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

MICROWAVE OVEN INTERIOR

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning.

The oven interior should be cleaned after each use with a damp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup. Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad. When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door and oven that come together when the door is closed, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water and several tablespoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5-7 minutes. This also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven. Wipe off excess moisture after use.

NOTE:

• Do not spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a surface. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and then clean.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners, oven cleaners, abrasive cleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch or dull oven surfaces.

• Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrer cover to clean, it may damage the cover or affect the cooking performance of your oven.

OVEN BOTTOM

Wash oven bottom with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry. Do not use excessive amounts of water when cleaning the oven, especially around the turntable. Do not allow water or cleaning agents to seep into turntable gears located underneath.

GLASS TRAY/TURNTABLE

Allow to cool before removing and cleaning. Wash in soapy water or dishwasher.

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

ROLLER GUIDE

Clean frequently to prevent excessive noise. Wash in soapy water or dishwasher.

OVEN EXTERIOR

Wipe the outside of your oven with a soapy cloth, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners. They may scratch the surface.

LIGHT COMPARTMENT

Clean off the grease and dust on the light compartment cover on the bottom side of the microwave oven often with warm water and detergent.

CONTROL PANEL

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry. Do not spray cleaners directly on panel. Spray cleaners on cloth and then wipe.

WAVEGUIDE COVER

The waveguide cover is located on the right side wall of the oven cavity. It is made from mica so it requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good oven performance. Carefully wipe with a damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the cover immediately after they occur. Built-up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch ﬁre. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.

REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

The reusable grease ﬁlters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate the microwave without the ﬁlters in place. In situations where ﬂaming might occur on surfaces below the hood, ﬁlters will stop the entry of ﬂames into the unit.

TO REMOVE GREASE FILTER

To remove the grease ﬁlter holder, pull the tab toward the front of the oven. Repeat for the other grease ﬁlter holder.

To remove the grease ﬁlter from the holder, pull using the "ﬁnger hold" to assist as shown in below image.

PULL

FINGER HOLD

THE EXHAUST FEATURE

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal ﬁlters which collect grease. When the fan is being operated, air is drawn up through the ﬁlters and is then discharged through the venting to the outside or through the charcoal ﬁlters if not vented to the outside.

METAL GREASE

FILTER

COOKTOP

LIGHT

METAL GREASE

FILTER

TO CLEAN GREASE FILTER

To clean grease ﬁlters, soak and then agitate ﬁlter in solution of hot water and detergent. Do not use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

TO REPLACE GREASE FILTER

To replace the grease ﬁlter, slide the grease ﬁlter into the grease ﬁlter holder. Insert the grease ﬁlter holder into the designated area of the bottom of the oven. Repeat for the other grease ﬁlter.

CARE AND CLEANING

LIGHT REPLACEMENT

COOKTOP LIGHT

When replacing the cooktop light, make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the lamp.

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

2. Remove the screw from the light cover and lower the cover until it stops.

3. Remove the screw on center of the LED Light secured to the cover and pull out terminal.

4. Replace with 1.0-watt LED light available from your authorized dealer and secure with screw.

5. Replace the light cover and mounting screw.

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

OVEN LIGHT

When replacing the oven light, make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the lamp.

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

2. Remove the vent grille mounting 3 screws and open the door.

3. Slide the grille air to the left, then pull it straight out.

4. Remove the charcoal ﬁlter, if present.

5. Pull the hook a little and remove light cover.

6. Push the right hook holding the oven light to the right side and remove the LED light.

7. Replace with 0.4-watt LED light available from your authorized dealer.

8. Replace the light cover.

9. Replace the grille air and 3 screws and close the door.

10. Plug the oven in or turn on the power at the main

power supply.

LIGHT COVER LED LIGHT

CARE AND CLEANING

INSTALL / REPLACE CHARCOAL FILTER

CHARCOAL FILTER

If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal ﬁlter should be replaced if it is used for approximately 6 months.

You can purchase Charcoal Filter from Viking Range, LLC.

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

2. Remove the grille air mounting 3 screws and open the door.

3. Slide the grille air to the left, then pull it straight out.

4. Push the charcoal ﬁlter backward and remove it.

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

6. Replace the grille air and 3 screws and close the door.

7. Plug the oven in or turn on the power at the main power supply.

CHARCOAL FILTER GRILLE AIR

BEFORE YOU CALL

Check the following to be sure a service call is necessary:

IF NOTHING ON THE OVEN OPERATES:

• Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.

• Check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in house.

• Check that controls are set properly.

• Check that the cooking time is set.

IF THE OVEN INTERIOR LIGHT DOES NOT WORK:

• The LED light may be loose or defective. See page 22 or call a qualiﬁed servicer.

IF OVEN WILL NOT COOK:

• Check that control panel was programmed correctly.

• Check that door is ﬁrmly closed.

• Check that START pad was pressed.

• Auto Start may have been set.

• The Control Lockout may have been set.

• Check the area between the door and seal for obstructions.

IF OVEN TAKES LONGER THAN NORMAL TO COOK OR COOKS TOO RAPIDLY:

IF FOOD COOKS UNEVENLY:

• Refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures.

• Be sure food is evenly shaped.

• Be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.

• Check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent overcooking.

IF FOOD IS UNDERCOOKED:

• Check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time and power levels) were correctly followed.

• Check household voltage.

• Try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit.

• Be sure food was completely defrosted before cooking.

IF FOOD IS OVERCOOKED:

• Check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time and power levels) were correctly followed.

• The initial temperature of food may have been higher than normal.

IF ARCING (SPARKS) OCCUR:

• Be sure microwave-safe dishes were used.

• Be sure wire twist-ties were not used.

• Be sure oven was not operated when empty.

• Be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.

• Check instructions on food density, etc.

• Verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low.

IF THE TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK DOES NOT ALWAYS KEEP CORRECT TIME:

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

• Check that the oven is properly grounded.

• Try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separate electrical circuit.

IF OVEN FLOOR OR GLASS TRAY ARE HOT:

• This is normal. The ﬂoor is absorbing heat from the food.

IF THE INTERIOR OF OVEN COLLECTS MOISTURE:

• This is normal. Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven surface. Wipe off excess moisture from oven after each use.

IF THE DISPLAY SHOWS A TIME COUNTING DOWN BUT THE OVEN IS NOT COOKING:

• Check that door is ﬁrmly closed.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any

food in it. Is it damaged?

A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not

damage the oven. However, it is not recommended.

Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller

guide removed?

A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always

be used in the oven before cooking.

Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?

A : The door can be opened anytime during the cooking

operation. Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed.

Q : What does "Er01" message mean?

A : "Er01" means SENSOR ERROR and will appear if you

open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR pad while cooking time is displayed. To continue cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook manually.

Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven

after cooking?

A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven

is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface.

Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates

while empty?

A : Yes. Never run it empty.

Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop?

A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop

due to steam buildup inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells.

Q : Why is this standing time recommended after the

cooking operation has been completed?

A : Standing time is very important. With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not

in the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.

followed directions exactly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent over-cooking, the most common problem in getting accustomed to a microwave oven.

Variations in the size, shape, weights and dimensions

could require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker.

Q : Does microwave energy pass through the viewing

screen in the door?

A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to

the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.

Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the

turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish?

A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will

get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must ﬁt on the turntable.

Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either

direction?

A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclock-

wise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.

Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?

How do I get the best results? A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following

manufacture’s guidelines. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.

Q : What does “standing time” mean?

A : “Standing time” means that food should be removed

from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to ﬁnish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.

Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the

microwave cooking guide says?

A : Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

UTENSIL GUIDE

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reﬂected or

absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various utensils and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

UTENSIL

Aluminum foil

Crisp plate

China and earthenware

Disposable polyester cardboard dishes

Fast-food packaging

• Polystyrene cup containers

• Paper bags or newspaper

• Recycled paper or metal trims

Glassware

• Oven-to-table ware

• Fine glassware

• Glass jars

Metal

• Dishes

SAFE

COMMENTS

Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used.

Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless decorated with a metal trim.

Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.

Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt.

May catch ﬁre.

May cause arcing.

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.

Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.

Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.

May cause arcing or ﬁre.

• Freezer bag twist-ties

Paper

• Plates, cups, napkins and kitchen paper

• Recycled paper

Plastic

• Containers

• Cling ﬁlm

• Freezer bags

Wax or grease-proof paper

Recommended use

Limited Use

Not Recommended

May cause arcing or ﬁre.

For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture.

May cause arcing.

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolor at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic.

Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the ﬁlm as hot steam will escape.

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY

GENERAL USE

• Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.

• Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.

• Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a child hanging on an open door. This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven.

• Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges are loose or broken.

• Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven.

• Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on ﬁre.

• Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or ﬁres.

• Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven.

FOOD

spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating.

• Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn. Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the

commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product. The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag.

Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturer's

suggested popping time.

Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can

result in scorch, burn or ﬁre. Remember, the popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle. Remove with caution and use pot holders.

ARCING

If you see arcing, open the door and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

• Dirt or grease on waveguide cover.

• Never use your microwave oven for home canning. The oven is not designed for proper home canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.

• Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods.

• Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done.

• Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully. These can quickly dry out, burn or catch on ﬁre.

• Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build up and eggs can explode.

Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are examples

of food with non-porous skins.

These must be pierced before cooking to prevent

bursting.

• Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

• Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a

MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES

Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD

In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON.

Oven Cavity

Turntable

REFLECTION

The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen.

TRANSMISSION

Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food, all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent.

Magnetron

Waveguide

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASUREMENTS

15 g 25 g 1 oz

50 g 2 oz 100 g 4 oz 175 g 6 oz 225 g 8 oz 450 g 1 lb

VOLUME MEASUREMENTS

30 ml 1 ﬂ oz 100 ml 3 ﬂ oz 150 ml 5 ﬂ oz ( 300 ml 10 ﬂ oz ( 600 ml 20 ﬂ oz (1 pt)

SPOON MEASUREMENTS

1.25 ml

2.5 ml

5 ml 1 tsp

15 ml 1 tbsp

/2 oz

/4 tsp

/2 tsp

/4 pt)

/2 pt)

ABSORPTION

The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e., HEAT. This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1½-2 inches (4-5cm) and as heat spreads through the food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside inward.

FLUID MEASUREMENTS

1 c 8 ﬂ oz 240 ml 1 pt 16 ﬂ oz (UK 20 ﬂ oz) 480 ml (UK 560 ml) 1 q 32 ﬂ oz (UK 40 ﬂ oz) 960 ml (UK 1120 ml) 1 g 128 ﬂ oz (UK 160 ﬂ oz) 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml)

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

COOKING TECHNIQUES

STANDING TIME

Dense foods e.g., meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to ﬁnish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminum foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated meals, vegetables, fish, etc. require 2-5 minutes standing. After defrosting food, standing time should also be allowed. If food is not cooked after standing time, return to the oven and cook for additional time.

MOISTURE CONTENT

Many fresh foods e.g., vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season, particularly jacket potatoes. For this reason, cooking times may have to be adjusted. Dry ingredients e.g., rice and pasta, can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ.

DENSITY

Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.

CLING FILM

Cling ﬁlm helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam to escape. Always take care when removing cling ﬁlm from a dish as the buildup of steam will be very hot.

LIQUIDS

All liquids must be stirred before and during heating. Water especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.

TURNING & STIRRING

Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.

ARRANGING

Individual foods e.g., chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are toward the outside.

QUANTITY

Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.

PIERCING

The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages, etc., will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.

COVERING

Cover foods with microwave cling ﬁlm or a lid. Cover ﬁsh, vegetables, casseroles and soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or pastry items.

SHAPE

Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square.

SPACING

Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.

STARTING TEMPERATURE

The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

DEFROSTING GUIDE

• Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe.

• Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down.

• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block.

• After

• During defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the

Then, close oven door, press the START pad to

/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food. You may wish to turn over, break apart, rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food.

food over. At this point, open oven door and check the food. Follow the techniques listed below for optimum defrost results.

complete defrosting.

• When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very brieﬂy, or let stand a few minutes. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there are any icy areas.

Poultry and ﬁsh may be placed under running cool

water until defrosted

• Turn over: Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks or chops.

• Rearrange: Break apart or separate steaks, chops, hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood pieces and chunks of meat such as stew beef.

• Shield: Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as chicken wings. To prevent arcing, do not allow foil to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.

• Remove: To prevent cooking, thawed portions should be removed from the oven at this point. This may shorten defrost time for food weighing less than 3 lbs (1350 g).

DEFROSTING CHART (BY TIME DEFROST)

ITEM WEIGHT

DEFROSTING

TIME

STANDING

TIME

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

BEEF

Minced Beef 1 lb / 450 g 8 - 10 min. 15 - 20 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions

with fork.

Stew Meat 1

/2 lb / 675 g 12 - 14 min. 25 - 30 min. Separate and rearrange once.

Patties 4 (4 oz / 110 g) 6 - 8 min. 15 - 20 min. Turn over after half the time.

PORK

Spareribs 1 lb / 450 g 6 - 8 min. 25 - 30 min. Separate and rearrange once. Chops 4 (5 oz / 125 g) 6 - 8 min. 25 - 30 min. Separate and turn over once. Minced Pork 1 lb / 450 g 7 - 8 min. 15 - 20 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions

with fork.

POULTRY

Whole Chicken 2

/2 lb / 1125 g 22 - 24 min. 45 - 90 min. Break side down. Turn over after half the

time. Shield as needed. Chicken Breasts 1 lb / 450 g 8 - 10 min. 15 - 30 min. Separate and rearrange once. Fryer Chicken (cut up) 2 lb / 900 g 17 - 19 min. 25 - 30 min. Separate and rearrange once.

Chicken Thighs 1

/2 lb / 675 g 12 - 14 min. 15 - 30 min. Separate and rearrange once.

FISH & SEAFOOD

Whole Fish 1 lb / 450 g 6 - 8 min. 15 - 20 min. Turn over after half the time.

Shield as needed. Fish Fillets 1

/2 lb / 675 g 8 - 10 min. 15 - 20 min. Turn over after half the time.

Shield as needed.

Shrimp

/2 lb / 225 g 2 - 3 min. 15 - 20 min. Turn over after half the time.

Shield as needed.

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