Viking Range VMOR205, CVMOR205 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Manual
Built-In Convection Microwave Hood
VMOR205 / CVMOR205
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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 a 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 microwave oven are located
on the left side of the microwave 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
SERVICE INFORMATION
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2 SERVICE INFORMATION
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS
4-5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5 PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
6 UNPACKING AND EXAMINING
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
8-14 INFORMATION YOU
NEED TO KNOW
8 About Your Microwave Oven
8-9 About Children and
the Microwave
9 About Food
10-12 About Utensils and Coverings
13 About Microwave Cooking
14 About Safety
15-17 PART NAMES
15-16 Microwave Oven Parts
16 Accessories
17 Control Panel
18 BEFORE OPERATING
18 To Set the Clock
18 Stop/Clear
19-21 MANUAL MICROWAVE
OPERATION
19 Time Cooking Microwave
19 To Set Power Level
20 Keep Warm
20 Hood Light/Hood Fan
20-21 Turntable On/Off
21-27 MICROWAVE FEATURES
21 Defrost
22 Defrost Chart
22 Manual Defrost
23-24 Sensor Cooking
24 Reheat
24 Popcorn
25 Sensor Chart
26 Sensor Cook
26-27 Sensor Cook Chart
27-30 MANUAL CONVECTION AND
AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING
27-28 Convection Cooking
27-28 Cook with Convection
28 Preheat and Cook
with Convection
28-29 Broil
29 Slow Cook
29-30 Automatic Mix Cooking
29-30 Low Mix/Bake
29 High Mix/Roast
30 Cook with Automatic Mix
30 Preheat and Cook with
Automatic Mix
30-34 CONVECTION AUTOMATIC
OPERATION
30-31 Convec Broil
31 Convec Broil Chart
32 Convec Roast
32 Convec Roast Chart
33 Convec Bake
33-34 Convec Bake Chart
35-37 OTHER CONVENIENT
FEATURES
35-36 Help (Control pad)
36 Multiple Sequence Cooking
36 Timer
37 More or Less Time Adjustment
37 Add-A-Minute
37 Touch On
37 Help (Display indicator)
38 Demonstration Mode
38-42 CLEANING AND CARE
38 Exterior
38 Door
38 Touch Control Panel
38 Interior - After
microwave cooking
39 Interior - After convection,
mix or broil cooking
39 Waveguide Cover
39 Odor Removal
39 Turntable/Turntable Support
39 Microwave Oven Racks
40 Grease Filters
40 Fan
40-41 Light
41 Charcoal Filter
42 Microwave
Oven Light
43 SPECIFICATIONS
44 SERVICE CALL CHECK
45 MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 5.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 7.
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
microwave 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
microwave 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 Viking Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near
water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool, 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. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 38.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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17. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated 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 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. Clean ventilation openings and grease filters frequently—Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on ventilation openings, hood (louver) or grease
filters.
19. Use care when cleaning the louver and the grease filters. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the louver and the
grease filters.
20. When flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on.
21. This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36" wide or less.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(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.
(c) Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the microwave oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken
or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
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UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE
THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the
top cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Use
and Care Manual.
Remove the feature sticker from the outside of
the door, if there is one.
Check the microwave oven for any damage, such
as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals
and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside
the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the
microwave oven and contact your AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
Oven cavity
Waveguide cover
Hinges
Latches
Door seals and
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into
a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric
shock.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Check Installation Instructions for proper location
for the power supply.
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz,
AC only, 15 amp. or more protected electrical
supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall
receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG.
Note:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions,
consult a qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither Viking nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the mi-
crowave oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct
electrical connection procedures.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio
or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate
the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven as feasible or check the
position and signal of the receiving antenna.
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ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for
reference.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking
principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn
the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven.
The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave
energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron
cycling on and off.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the
moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the
microwave oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation
as uncovered ones. Vents on the microwave oven back must not be blocked.
After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will hear the sound of the
cooling fan. The fan may continue to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending
on the oven temperature.
Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, convection microwave ovens have a
tendency to become hot during convection, automatic mix and broil cooking.
The microwave oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry
clothes or newspapers.
Your microwave output is rated 850 watts using the IEC Test Procedure. In
using recipes or package directions, check food at the minimum time and add
time accordingly.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising
person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/
she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven
door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove
coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because
they may be extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill, he/she can
cook everything.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 35 for
Child Lock feature.
ABOUT FOOD
FOOD DO DON'T
Eggs,
sausages,
nuts, seeds,
fruits &
vegetables
• Puncture egg yolks
before cooking to
prevent “explosion”.
• Pierce skins of potatoes,
apples, squash, hot
dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.
• Cook eggs in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds
in shells.
Popcorn
(See page 24
for specific
cooking
instructions)
• Use specially bagged
popcorn for the
microwave oven.
• Listen while popping corn
for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use
special Popcorn pad.
• Pop popcorn in
regular brown bags
or glass bowls.
• Exceed maximum time
on popcorn package.
Baby food • Transfer baby food to small
dish and heat carefully,
stirring often. Check
temperature before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles
after heating and shake
thoroughly. “Wrist”
test before feeding.
• Heat disposable bottles.
• Heat bottles with
nipples on.
• Heat baby food
in original jars.
General • Cut baked goods with lling
after heating to release
steam and avoid burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before,
during and after heating
to avoid “eruption”.
• Use deep bowl, when
cooking liquids or cereals,
to prevent boilovers.
• Heat or cook in
closed glass jars or
air tight containers.
• Can in the microwave
as harmful bacteria may
not be destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds,
herbs or wet papers.
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ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces, already in your
kitchen, can be used successfully in your new convection microwave oven.
The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be
used in each mode.
UTENSILS
AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE ONLY
CONVEC
BROIL,
SLOW COOK
HIGH MIX/
ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Aluminum foil YES. Small flat pieces
of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on food
can be used to shield
areas from cooking or
defrosting too quickly.
Keep foil at least 1 inch
from walls of oven.
YES. For
shielding
YES.
For shielding
Aluminum
containers
YES. Can be used if
3/4 filled with food.
Keep 1 inch away
from walls and do
not cover with foil.
YES. BroilNo cover
YES. Can be used
if 3/4 filled with
food. Keep 1
inch away from
walls and do not
cover with foil.
Browning dish YES. Do not exceed
recommended
preheating time.
Follow manufacturer's
directions.
NO NO
Glass
ceramic
(Pyroceram
®
)
YES. Excellent YES.
Excellent
YES. Excellent
Glass, heatresistant
YES. Excellent. YES.
Excellent.
YES. Excellent.
Glass,
non-heatresistant
NO NO NO
Lids, glass YES YES. Broil-
No cover
YES
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UTENSILS
AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE
ONLY
CONVECTION
BROIL,
SLOW COOK
HIGH MIX/
ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Lids, metal NO YES. Broil-
No cover
NO
Metal
cookware
NO YES YES. Do not use
metal covering.
Metal, misc:
dishes with
metallic trim,
screws, bands,
handles. Metal
twist ties
NO NO NO
Oven
cooking bags
YES. Good for large
meats or foods that
need tenderizing.
DO NOT use
metal twist ties.
YES. BroilNo cover
YES. DO NOT
use metal
twist ties.
Paper plates YES. For reheating. NO NO
Paper towels YES. To cover for
reheating and
cooking. Do not
use recycled paper
towels which may
contain metal fillings.
NO NO
Paper,
ovenable
YES YES. For
temperatures
up to 400°F.
Do not use
for broiling.
YES. For
temperatures
up to 400°F.
Microwavesafe plastic
containers
YES. Use for
reheating and
defrosting. Some
microwave-safe
plastics are not
suitable for cooking
foods with high fat
and sugar content.
Follow manufacturer's
directions.
NO NO
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UTENSILS
AND
COVERINGS
MICROWAVE
ONLY
CONVECTION
BROIL,
SLOW COOK
HIGH MIX/
ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
Plastic,
Thermoset
®
YES YES. Are heat
resistant up
to 425°F. Do
not use for
broiling.
YES
Plastic wrap YES. Use brands
specially marked
for microwave use.
DO NOT allow
plastic wrap to
touch food. Vent so
steam can escape.
NO NO
Pottery,
porcelain
stoneware
YES. Check
manufacturer's
recommendation
for being
microwave safe.
YES YES. Must be
microwave safe
AND ovenable.
Styrofoam YES. For reheating. NO NO
Wax paper YES. Good covering
for cooking and
reheating.
NO NO
Wicker,
wood, straw
YES. May be used
for short periods of
time. Do not use
with high fat or high
sugar content foods.
Could char.
NO NO
DISH CHECK If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the
empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish
becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase.
Evaluate carefully before you purchase, so that they meet your needs. A
microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness
and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when
using microwave-only cooking. Viking Range, LL
C is not responsible for
any damage to the microwave oven when accessories are used.
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ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and
add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions:
paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
• Shield any thin areas of meat or poultry with small flat pieces of aluminum foil
to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if
possible.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods,
as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at
least once.
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top
to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.
• Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and stir, if possible.
Cover for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking without
overcooking.
• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures
have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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ABOUT SAFETY
• Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department
of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away
from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave oven use.
TEMP FOOD
160˚F (71˚C) For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry,
fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
165˚F (74˚C) For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated,
and deli and carry-out “fresh” food.
170˚F (77˚C) White meat of poultry.
180˚F (82˚C) Dark meat of poultry.
• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are
in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through
utensils to cause skin burns.
• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly
lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and
microwave oven cooking bags away from the face.
• Stay near the microwave oven while it's in use and check cooking progress
frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.
• NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and
minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or res.
• Use care when removing items from the microwave oven so that the utensil,
your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.
• Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch away from walls, ceiling
and door of microwave oven.
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MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS
PART NAMES
1. Oven door with see-
through window.
2. Door hinges.
3. Waveguide cover
DO NOT REMOVE.
4. Turntable motor shaft.
5. Oven light.
It will light when oven is
operating or door is open.
6. Safety door latches.
The oven will not
operate unless the door
is securely closed.
7. One touch DOOR
OPEN button.
Push to open door.
8. Fan Hi / Lo button.
Push for high/low/off.
9. Light button.
Push for on/off.
10. Auto-Touch control panel.
11. Time display: Digital display,
99 minutes 99 seconds.
12. Ventilation openings.
FRONT VIEW
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2
1
4
6
5
6
7
8 9
10
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INTERACTIVE COOKING SYSTEM
The Interactive Cooking System offers step-by-step instructions in the
display for using the oven, from setting the clock to programming each
feature. It also includes Help setting for instructions on using Child Lock,
Audible Signal Elimination, Auto Start and Help. There is a choice of
English, Spanish or French and a choice of U.S. Customary Unit-pound or
Metric-kilograms. Touch Help and follow the directions displayed or check
page 35-36.
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13. Serial plate
14. Light cover.
15. Grease filters.
16. Removable ceramic turntable.
The turntable will rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Only remove for cleaning.
17. Removable turntable support.
Place the turntable support
on the floor of the oven
cavity and the turntable on
the turntable support.
18. Removable low rack for broiling
and meat and poultry roasting.
19. Removable high rack
for two level baking.
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BOTTOM VIEW
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15
18
19
(Rear of Microwave)
(Front of Microwave)
ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are designed especially for
use in this oven only for convection, mix or broil cooking.
DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do
not substitute similar types of racks for these specially
designed ones.
High rack (Baking rack)–for convection and low mix.
• This rack is placed on the turntable for two-level
cooking, such as layer cakes, muffins, etc.
Low rack (Broiling rack)–for convection, broiling or
high mix.
• Place on the turntable and use for roasting or broiling
to allow juices to drain away from food.
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CONTROL PANEL
Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there
are feature descriptions and usage information.
Interactive Display Words will light in the display to indicate
features and cooking instructions.
20, 40 20, 40
20-21 18
29
28-29
29
29-30
28, 30
27-28
21-22
36
19
24
37
24
18
37
35-36
33-34
32
30-31
23-24
20
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BEFORE OPERATING
• Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and
understand this Use and Care Manual completely.
• Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures:
1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display
will show
WELCOME
.
2. Touch the Stop/Clear pad.
:
will appear.
3. Set clock.
TO SET THE CLOCK
1. Touch Clock pad.
2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence. Touch
Clock pad again.
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time,
ERROR
will
appear in the display. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted,
the display will intermittently show
WELCOME
after the power is reinstated. If
this occurs during cooking, the program will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased. Simply touch Stop/Clear pad and reset the clock for the
correct time of day.
Note: Your oven can be programmed with the door open except for Start/
Touch On, Add-A-Minute, Reheat and Popcorn.
STOP/CLEAR
Touch the Stop/Clear pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily during cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.
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MANUAL MICROWAVE OPERATION
TIME COOKING MICROWAVE
Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99).
Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros.
• Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%
1. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads 500.
2. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
TO SET POWER LEVEL
There are eleven preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for
foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook
or recipes for specific recommendations.
TOUCH POWER
LEVEL PAD ONCE
THEN TOUCH
APPROXIMATE
PERCENTAGE
OF POWER
COMMON WORDS FOR
POWER LEVELS
Power Level 100% High
9
8
90%
80%
7 70% Medium High
6 60%
5 50% Medium
4 40%
3 30% Med Low/Defrost
2 20%
1 10% Low
0 0%
• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
1. Enter defrosting time by touching the number pads 500.
2. Touch Power Level pad and number 3.
3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
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KEEP WARM
Keep Warm can only be programmed with manual cooking or as a separate
program.
• Suppose you want to cook a baked potato for 4 minutes at 100% power and
you want to keep it warm after cooking for 30 minutes.
1. Touch number pads for the desired cook time for 1 baked potato.
Ex: 400 for 4 minutes.
2. Touch Keep Warm pad.
3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
At the end of cook time, Keep Warm is displayed warming food until end
of 30 minutes.
To use Keep Warm as a separate program, touch Keep Warm pad within 1
minute after cooking, closing the door or touching the Stop/Clear pad.
HOOD LIGHT/HOOD FAN
Your microwave oven is equipped with a Hood Light and a Hood Fan which
can be used whether the door is open or closed.
To turn the Hood Light on, touch the Light pad once. To turn the Hood Light
off, touch the Light pad again.
To turn the Hood Fan on, touch the Fan Hi/Lo pad once for high speed. To turn
the Hood Fan to low speed, touch pad twice and touch the pad three times
to turn the fan off.
TURNTABLE ON/OFF
For most cooking, the turntable should be on; however the turntable can be
turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes, such as the popular
13"x9"x2" glass utility casserole, are used. The casserole should be placed on
the turntable so that it is level.
• Suppose you want to cook lasagna in a 13"x9"x2" casserole for 45 minutes
on 40% power.
1. Touch Turntable On/Off pad and note TURNTABLE OFF in the display.
2. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads 4500.
3. Touch Power Level pad and number 4 for 40% power.
4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
Note: The door can be opened for checking food and the turntable will stay in
the off position. After checking, close door and touch Start/Touch On.
The turntable will stay off for one minute after door is opened when time-ofday appears in the display. It is possible to reprogram the oven during that
minute without touching the Turntable On/Off pad. The display always indicates
whether the turntable is off or on.
THE TURNTABLE SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON WHEN USING THE SPECIAL
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FEATURES. On/Off function can be used with manual cooking modes and
Reheat. Turntable off condition will automatically change to on condition when
you select auto cooking except Reheat and Convec Bake.
When cooking large quantities of food which cannot be stirred, it is best to use
a lower power level such as 40% or 50%. You may speed cooking of large
amounts by programming 5 to 10 minutes on 100% power (HIGH) followed by
the desired time on lower power. See page 36 for how to program multiple
sequences. You may wish to reverse a large casserole once during cooking;
simply open door, reposition casserole, close door and touch Start/Touch
On.
MICROWAVE FEATURES
DEFROST
Defrost automatically defrosts foods ground meat, steaks, chicken pieces.
• Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak.
1. Touch Defrost pad once.
2. Select desired food by touching Defrost pad until the display shows the food
name. Ex: touch twice for steak.
3. Enter weight by touching the number pads 20.
4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated
message.
5. After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm
portions. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
6. After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the
door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
7. After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart on page
22.
Note:
1. The weight can be entered in increments of 0.1 lb. If you attempt to enter
more or less than the allowed amount
ERROR WEIGHT TOO SMALL OR TOO L ARGE
will
appear in the display.
2. Defrost can be programmed with More/Less Time Adjustment. See page
37.
3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on
Defrost Chart, use time and 30% power. See Manual Defrost on page 22.
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DEFROST CHART
TOUCH
DEFROST
PAD*
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
Once Ground
Meat
0.5 - 3.0 lb Remove any thawed pieces after each stage.
Let stand, covered, 5–10 minutes.
Twice Steaks
(Chops,
fish)
0.5 - 4.0 lb After each stage of defrost cycle, rearrange
and if there are warm or thawed portions,
shield with small flat pieces of aluminum
foil. Remove any meat or fish that is nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered, 10–20
minutes.
3 times Chicken
Pieces
0.5 - 3.0 lb After each stage of defrost cycle, if there
are warm or thawed portions, rearrange
or remove. Let stand, covered, 10–20
minutes.
* Number of touched AFTER initial touch to access Defrost.
Note: Check foods when oven signals. After final stage, small sections may
still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals
are thawed.
Shielding prevents cooking from occurring before the center of the food is
defrosted. Use small smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner
sections of the food.
MANUAL DEFROST
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is
above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column on the DEFROST CHART,
you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using
Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under Time Cooking
Microwave on page 19. Estimate defrosting time and press 3 for 30% when
you select the power level.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately
5 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen
spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the microwave oven periodically to remove or separate the
portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated
defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments on Power Level 3
until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to
remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.
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SENSOR COOKING
The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and
humidity) emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times
and power level for various foods and quantities.
It takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking.
USING SENSOR SETTINGS:
1. Room temperature should not exceed 95˚F.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the microwave
oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. During the first part of sensor cooking, the food name will appear on the
display. Do not open the microwave oven door or touch Stop/Clear during this
part of the cooking cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this
occurs, an error message will appear and sensor cooking will be interrupted.
To continue cooking, touch the Stop/Clear pad and select cooking time and
power. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder
of cooking time will appear on display. At this time, you may stir or season
food, as desired.
4. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed,
continue to cook with variable power and time.
5. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly,
ERROR
will be displayed, and
the microwave oven will turn off.
6. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch Help pad when the HELP indicator is
lighted in the display.
7. At the end of any cycle, open the door or touch Stop/Clear pad. The time
of day will reappear on the display.
SELECTING FOODS:
1. The sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example,
food for dinner plate reheat would be at refrigerator temperature and
popcorn at room temperature.
2. More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts should be cooked by
time and variable power.
COVERING FOODS:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the chart
for these foods.
1. Casserole lid
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover
dish loosely; allow approximately ½ inch to remain uncovered to allow steam
to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
3. Paper towel: Use paper towels to absorb excess fat and moisture when
cooking bacon and potatoes. Line the turntable when baking potatoes.
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4. 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.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from
you.
REHEAT
TURNTABLE ON:
You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad. You don’t need to calculate reheating time or power level. To reheat food with turntable on, simply
touch the Reheat pad.
• Suppose you want to heat prepared chili.
Touch Reheat pad.
When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of reheating
time will appear. After cooking, follow the instructions on the display.
TURNTABLE OFF:
You may reheat using a 11"x 8"x 2" or 13"x 9"x 2" casserole with the turntable
off. First touch Turntable On/Off and note indicator. Then touch Reheat. The
display will indicate turntable off and microwave oven will start automatically.
After cooking, follow the instructions on the display.
POPCORN
• Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn.
Touch Popcorn pad once.
This sensor setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You
may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time.
Unfold the bag and place in oven according to directions.
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SENSOR CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
Leftovers
such as rice,
potatoes,
vegetables,
casserole.
4 - 32 oz Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than
amount to reheated. Flatten, if possible.
Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper.
Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with
larger quantities of more dense foods such
as stews.
Soup 1 - 4 cups After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods
should be very hot. If not, continue to heat
with variable power and time. After stirring,
recover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.
Canned
entrees and
vegetables
4 - 16 oz Use Less Time Adjustment by touching Power
Level pad twice for small quantities of canned
vegetables.
Dinner Plate
1 plate
3 - 6 oz of meat
plus vegetables
and/or potato/
rice
Use this pad to reheat precooked foods
from the refrigerator. Place meaty portions
and bulky vegetables to outside of plate.
Cut large items like baked potatoes in
smaller pieces. Flatten foods such as mashed
potatoes and other dense foods. Cover with
wax paper or plastic wrap. ONE PLATE ONLY.
After cooking, check that food is very hot
throughout and that the bottom center of
the plate is very hot. If not, continue heating
using time and power level. Allow to stand,
covered, 2 to 3 minutes.
Popcorn Only 1 package
at a time
Use only popcorn packaged for microwave
oven use. Try several brands to decide which
you like best. Do not try to pop unpopped
kernels. More/Less Time Adjustment can be
used to provide adjustment needed for older
popcorn or individual tastes.
3.0 - 3.5 oz bag
(Regular size)
Touch Popcorn pad once. This setting works
well with most 3.0-3.5 oz bags of microwave
popcorn.
1.5 - 1.75 oz
bag (Snack size)
Touch Popcorn pad twice for snack size
bags.
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SENSOR COOK
• Suppose you want to cook a baked potato.
1. Touch Sensor Cook pad.
2. Select desired sensor setting. Ex: touch number pad 1 to cook baked potatoes.
3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the
food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.
Open microwave oven door or touch Stop/Clear pad. The time of day will
appear in the display.
SENSOR COOK CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1. Baked potatoes 1 - 6 medium Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined
turntable. After cooking, remove from
microwave oven, wrap in aluminum foil
and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Frozen vegetables 1 - 6 cups Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After
cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes,
covered.
3. Fresh
vegetables, soft
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
Cauliflower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
Baked apples
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
1 medium
0.25 - 1.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
2 - 4 medium
Wash and place in casserole. Add no
water if vegetables have just been
washed. Cover with lid for tender
vegetables. Use plastic wrap for
tender-crisp vegetables. Stir before
standing if possible. After cooking, let
stand, covered, 2-5 minutes.
4. Fresh
vegetables, hard
Carrots, sliced
Corn on cob
Green beans
Winter squash,
diced
halves
0.25 - 1.5 lb
2 - 4 pcs.
0.25 - 1.5 lb
0.25 - 1.5 lb
1 - 2
Place in casserole. Add 1-4 tbsp. water.
Cover with lid for tender vegetables.
Use plastic wrap cover for tendercrisp vegetables. Stir before standing,
if possible. After cooking, let stand,
covered, 2-5 minutes.
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SENSOR COOK CHART (cont.)
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
5. Frozen
entrees
6 - 17 oz Use for frozen convenience food. It will give
satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish
to try several and choose your favorite. Remove
package from outer wrapping and follow package
directions for covering. After cooking, Iet stand,
covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.
6. Hot
dogs
1 - 4
servings
Place hot dog in bun and wrap in paper towel or
paper napkin.
7. Bacon 2 - 6 slices Place bacon on paper plate, lined with paper towel.
Bacon should not extend over the rim of plate.
Cover with paper towel.
8. Fish,
seafood
0.25 - 2.0 lb Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll
fillet with edges underneath). Cover with vented
plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3
minutes.
MANUAL CONVECTION AND
AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING
This section of the Use and Care Manual gives you specific cooking instructions
and procedures. Please consult your Convection Microwave Hood
Cookbook for helpful hints for convection and combination cooking.
The microwave oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and
it should never be restricted so that it cannot rotate. You may remove the
turntable when preheating the microwave oven and when preparing food to
be cooked directly on the turntable.
Caution: The microwave oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support,
racks and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves
when removing the food or turntable from the microwave oven.
CONVECTION COOKING
During convection heating, hot air is circulated throughout the microwave oven
cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and evenly. This microwave oven can
be programmed for ten different convection cooking temperatures for up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.
COOK WITH CONVECTION
• Suppose you want to cook at 350˚F for 20 minutes.
1. Touch Convec pad.
2. Select temperature by touching number pad
6
350˚F
.
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3. Enter cooking time by touching number pads 2000.
4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
PREHEAT AND COOK WITH CONVECTION
Your microwave oven can be programmed to combine preheating and
convection cooking operations. You can preheat to the same temperature as
the convection temperature or change to a higher or lower temperature.
• Suppose you want to preheat to 350˚F, and then cook 25 minutes at 375˚F
convection:
1. Touch Preheat pad.
2. Select temperature by touching number pad
6
350˚F
.
3. Touch Convec pad.
4. Select temperature by touching number pad
7
375˚F
.
5. Enter cooking time by touching number pads 2500.
6. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
When the microwave oven reaches the programmed temperature, it will
automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes and then the
display will change to time of day. Whenever Stop/Clear pad is touched
during this 30 minute period,
PRESS CONVEC
or
PRESS MIX
will be displayed and
cooking mode and time can be entered.
Note: To preheat and cook with the same temperature, enter same temperature
in steps 2 and 4.
BROIL
Preheating is automatic when the Broil setting is used. Only actual cooking time
is entered; the oven signals when it is preheated to 450˚F. Oven temperature
cannot be changed. Use Broil setting for steaks, chops, chicken pieces and
many other foods. See Convection Broiling Chart in cookbook.
• Suppose you want to broil a ham steak for 15 minutes.
1. Touch Broil pad.
2. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads 1500.
3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. No food in oven.
When the microwave oven reaches the programmed temperature, a signal
will sound*.
4. Open the door. Place food in oven. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On
pad.
* If the microwave oven door is not opened, the microwave oven will
automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes. After this time
has elapsed, an audible signal will sound and the microwave oven will turn
off.
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Note:
1. Preheating for broil may take from 7 to 10 minutes depending on temperature
of room and available power.
2. Although time is usually set for the maximum broiling time, always check
food at the minimum time recommended in the chart of cookbook. This will
eliminate the need to completely reprogram the microwave oven if additional
cooking time is needed. Simply close the microwave oven door and touch
Start/Touch On to continue.
SLOW COOK
Slow Cook is preset at 300˚F for 4 hours. The temperature can be changed to
below 300˚F. The cooking time cannot be changed. This feature can be used
for foods such as baked beans or marinated chuck steak.
• Suppose you want to change oven temperature from 300˚F to 275˚F.
1. Touch Slow Cook pad.
2. Touch Slow Cook pad once more if you want to change the temperature
from 300˚F.
3. Touch temperature pad
3
275˚F
.
4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
Note: If you do not change the temperature, omit steps 2 and 3.
AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING
This microwave oven has two pre-programmed settings that make it easy to
cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically.
Microwave oven
temperature
Microwave power
High Mix/Roast 325˚F 30%
Low Mix/Bake 325˚F 10%
With the exception of those foods that cook best by convection heating alone,
most foods are well suited to mix cooking using either Low Mix/Bake or High
Mix/Roast.
The marriage of these two cooking methods produces juicy meats, moist
and tender cakes and fine textured breads, all with just the right amount of
browning and crispness.
The temperatures can be changed; however, the microwave power cannot.
The microwave oven temperature can be changed from 100˚F to 450˚F. To
change the temperature, first touch High Mix or Low Mix then touch the same
pad again. When the display says
SELECT TEMP
, touch desired temperature pad.
Ex: High Mix, High Mix pad, 7. The mix temperature will change to 375˚F
automatically.
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COOK WITH AUTOMATIC MIX
• Suppose you want to bake a cake for 25 minutes on Low Mix/Bake.
1. Touch Low Mix/Bake pad.
2. Enter cooking time by touching number pads 2500.
3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
PREHEAT AND COOK WITH AUTOMATIC MIX
Your microwave oven can be programmed to combine preheating and automatic
mix cooking operations. You can preheat at the same temperature as the preset
combination temperature or change it to a different temperature.
• Suppose you want to preheat to 350˚F and then cook 25 minutes on 325˚F
Low Mix/Bake.
1. Touch Preheat pad.
2. Touch temperature pad
6
350˚F
.
3. Touch Low Mix pad.
4. Enter cooking time by touching number pads 2500.
5. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
When the microwave oven reaches the programmed temperature, signal
will sound. The microwave oven will stop and directions will be displayed.
Follow the indicated message.
6. Open the door. Place food in the microwave oven. Close the door. Touch
Start/Touch On pad.
CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION
This section of the Use and Care manual offers instructions for preparing 12
popular foods using Convec Broil, Convec Roast and Convec Bake.
After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display.
For helpful hints, simply touch Help pad anytime HELP is lighted in the display.
CONVEC BROIL
Convec Broil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken pieces, steaks and fish
steaks.
• Suppose you want to broil 2 hamburgers.
1. Touch Convec Broil pad.
2. Select desired setting. Ex: for hamburgers, touch number pad 1.
3. Touch number pad 2 for quantity and follow information in display for
cooking information.
For well done or rare burgers, touch Power Level pad to select More for well
done or Less for rare. See More/Less Time Adjustment on page 37.
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