Whirlpool MG207OXAB, MG3090XAQ, MG207OXAQ, MG3090XAB User Manual
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A Note To You
Understanding Micm
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Installation
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Getting To Know Your
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Cooking With
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Caring For Your
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Cooking Guide 42
Questions And
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MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL ELEMENT
MODELS MG207OXAQ/B
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1-800-253-1301
MG3090XAQ/B
A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we
have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and
maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and
mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you
about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols
and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is toll-free,
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see
‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 47. If you need further help, feel free to call our
Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete
model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number
plate (see diagram on page 12). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for
you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and
telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
24
hours a day.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
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Dealer
Dealer Phone
Name
Understanding Microwave
Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mkrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and offklent operatkn. However,
as with any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon and safety precautkns whkh must be
followed to ensure sate and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unlt.
To reduce the rlsk of bums, fire, electrkal shock, InJury to
persons, exposure to excessive mkrowave energy, or damage
when uslng the mkrowave oven, follow bask precautions,
lncludlng the tollowlng:
l Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
l Read and follow the specific ‘PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found on page 5.
l This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
‘GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 9.
l Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 8.
. Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers-for example,
closed glass jars-may explode and should
not be heated in this oven.
l Do not heat, store or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
l 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 or cook food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
l As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
l 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. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
l Be careful when removing food after using
the grill element. Element will still be hot
and can cause burns.
l When grilling/crisping, do not use plastic
utensils on the CRISPWARE” Crisper Pan
or grill. The utensils may melt.
. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.
l Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance Fire may result.
l Do not store or use this appliance out-
doors. Do not use this product near waterfor example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
l See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 40.
l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate microwave cooking.
Paper can char or burn, and some
plastics can melt if used when heating
foods. Do not use any combustible
materials when using the CRISPWARETM
Crisper Pan or the grill feature.
continued on next page
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-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficutt
to maintain appropriate deep frying
temperatures.
-Test dinnerware or cookware before
using.
into the oven with a cup of water beside
it. Cook at 100% Cook Power for one
minute.
stays cool,
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware,
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing
cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use can
damage the oven, as can containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
- If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off,
and disconnect the power cord or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
To test a dish for safe use, put it
tl the dlsh gets hot and water
do not
use It. Some dishes
-Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave anything in the cavity
when not in use.
-Do not mount over a sink.
- Do not store anything directly on top of
the appliance when appliance is in
operation.
.
Read and follow “Operating safety precautions” starting on page 6.
.
1.
A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used
temporarily, (a) the marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a groundingtype, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appliance, and (c) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
4. A qualified electrician must install a
properly grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do
not
place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
Do
not
operate the oven if it is damaged. It
is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage
to thef -
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealina surfaces.
. ,
Do not
door window is broken.
for microwave leakage by qualified service
personnel after a repair is made.
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
Do
outer cabinet removed.
operate the microwave oven if the
The microwave oven should be checked
The oven should not be adjusted or
not
operate the microwave oven with the
Operating safety precautions
To
reduce the risk of bums, fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage when
using the microwave oven, follow the
precautions on pages 6-7.
Never
swing on it when the door is open. Injury could
result.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg lnslde
the
shell.
Steam build-up in whole eggs may
cause them to burst and bum you, and
possibly damage the oven.
eggs before heating. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode.
Cover poached eggs and
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Slice
allow
hard-boiled
a standing
lean on the door or allow a child to
Stir before heating
For best results, stir thick liquids several
times before heating or reheating.
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud
noise during or after heating or when adding
ingredients (coffee, etc.) resulting in harm to
the oven and possible personal injury.
Liquids
6
Usa hot pads.
heat containers, but the hot food does.
NOTE:
and oven parts to become hot. Also, the
Crisper Pan always becomes very hot when
used. Use oven mitts when touching containers, oven parts, and pan after grilling to
prevent burns.
Heat from the grill will cause container
Do not overcook potatoes.
At the end of the recommended cooking time,
potatoes should be slightly firm because they
will continue cooking during standing time.
After microwaving, wrap
set aside
cooking while standing.
Microwave energy does not
Fire could result.
potatoes in foil and
for 5 minutes. They will finish
Do not
Product life may be shortened.
container of water in the oven.
after the oven has been running for a while.
Do not
the oven. Fire could result.
gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.
start a microwave oven when it is empty.
If you practice programming the oven, put a
It is normal for the oven door to look wavy
use newspaper or other printed paper in
Do not
dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
Glaea turntable
/
Do not
the glass turntable is securely in place and can
rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either
direction.
the shaft in oven cavity floor.
support rollers are completely inside center
circle of turntable for proper rotation.
up in oven.
turntable to avoid possible breakage.
removing from oven to avoid possible breakage. If glass turntable cracks or breaks,
contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement.
General information
operate in the microwave mode unless
Make sure
support base is all the way on
Make sure
Make sure
the glass turntable is correct-side
Carefully place
cookware on glass
Handle glass turntable with care
when
Do not
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven
because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
li your electrk power line or outlet voltage
is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be
longer. Have a qualified electrician check
your electrical system.
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Installation Instructions
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
Installing your microwave oven
Fire, Elect&al Shock, Excessive Expo-
sure To Mkrowave Energy, Personal
Injury and Product Damage Hazard
l Do not block the rear air intake openings
or exhaust vents. Allow a few inches of
space at back of oven where intake
1. Empty
inside it with a soft, damp cloth.
damage such as misaligned door, damage
around the door, or dents inside the oven or
on the exterior. If there is any damage, do
not operate the unit until it has been
checked by an authorized Whirlpools
service technician and any repairs made.
the microwave oven and
clean
Check
for
opening and exhaust vents are located.
Blocking the air intake openings and
exhaust vents could cause damage to
the oven and poor cooking results. Make
sure the microwave oven legs are in
place to ensure proper airflow.
l Do not install the oven next to or over a
heat source (for example, a cooktop or
range). Also, do not install oven in any
area where excessive heat and steam
are generated. This could cause a fire,
electrical shock, excessive exposure to
microwave energy, other personal injury
or damage to the outside of the cabinet.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or
shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven
and the food and utensils you put in it. (The
control side of the unlt Is the heavy side.
Use care when handling.)
Model MG2070XA is approximately 35 Ibs
(15.75 kg). The weight of Model MG3090XA
is approximately 50 Ibs (22.5 kg). The
microwave oven should be at a temperature
above 50°F (10%) for proper operation.
Exhaust vents
Exhaust vents
(not shown)
-Air intake
opening6
The weight of
(Rear exhau6t
ent6 for Model
MG2070XA
not 6hown)
Built-in kits
You can build your microwave oven into a wall
or cabinet by using one of the following kits.
Do not build in your microwave oven within
2 feet of any gas or electric range, cooktop
or oven.
For Model MG309OXA:
- 24’ for black models (MK3094XAB
[43 192491)
-24’ for white models (MK3094XAQ
[43 192481)
For Model MG2070XA:
- 24’ for black models (MK2074XAB
[4378054])
-24’ for white models (MK2074XAQ
[4376053])
These kits are available from your Whirlpool
Dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit, it
can be ordered by writing to:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPot-te, IN 46350
OR by returning the customer order card
enclosed with your Use and Care Guide.
3. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp
fused electrical supply is required. (Rmedelay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
*GROUNDING INSTRUCTlONS
Electrkal Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical
shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
5. For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. In the event of an of the customer to have a properly grounded
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces and correctly polarized 3-prong wall recep-
the risk of electrical shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a polarized grounding instructions are not completely
3-prong grounding plug. It must be understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
plugged into a correctly polarized mating the appliance is properly grounded.
3-prong grounding type wall receptacle,
properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. If a
mating wall receptacle is not available or if
you are not sure if the wall receptacle is
properly grounded and polarized, have it
checked by a qualified electrician.
3-prong grounding type
wall receptacle
3-prong grounding
Plug
POWet 6Upp1y
cord
/’
-0
Grounding prong
;
I 3
@!!b
‘\
It is the personal responsibility and obligation
tacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Consult a qualified electrician if the
It Is not recommended to use an exterr
slon cord with your mkrowave oven, but If
you f Ind R necessary to do so temporarily
(untll a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle Is Installed), use only a
heavy duty UL llsted 3-wire groundlng
type extension cord contalnlng three
16-gauge (mlnlmum) copper wires.
not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than
10 feet may affect the cooking performance of
your microwave oven). The plug on the
extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle (as shown on this
page) and the receptacle end of the extension
cord must accept the 3-prong grounding plug
of the microwave oven.
It must
To test the oven, plug it into the
proper electrical outlet. Put
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oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches.
Follow the directions on page 19 to set the
oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time
is up, the water should be heated.
about one cup (250mL) of cold
water in a glass container in the
7.
Thls
microwave oven Is designed for use
In the household only and must not be
used for commercial purposes.
Do not
cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with
high voltage and should be serviced by an
authorized WhirlpoolSM service technician.
remove the door, control panel or
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Getting To Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.
In This Section
Page
features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How your mlcrowave oven works . . . . ..lO
Microwave
Utensils
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
oven features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 Uslng
Control
Setting the clock
panel
the Minute
How your microwave oven works
Mlcrowave ovens are safe.
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can see
what they do.
Microwave
A magnetron
microwaves. The microwaves move into the
oven where they contact food as it turns on the
glass turntable.
Your mlcrowave oven has the Whlrlpool
patented DUO SYSTEMTM heatlng system,
which releases microwaves in two locations
(one above food and one at bottom of food) for
perfectly uniform cooking.
in the microwave oven produces
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Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16
Magnetron
I
‘Oven cavity
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Glau tumtabk
The glass turntable
lets microwaves pass through. Then they
bounce off a metal floor, back through the
glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Mlcrowaves
and plastics without heating them so food
absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off
metal pans so food does not absorb the
energy.
pass through most glass, paper
Microwaves
Crisper Pan, however.
the bottom of the Crisper Pan is made of a
special material which absorbs microwaves.
This heats the pan very rapidly, browning and
crisping the bottom of the food.
of your microwave oven
do
heat the CRISPWARE’M
The rubberized pad on
In most mkrowave ovens, mkrowaves
not reach the center of a roast. The heat
spreads to the center from the outer, cooked
areas just as in conventional cooking. This is
one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a
while after cooking, or for stirring some foods
during the cooking time.
The microwaves disturb water molecules in
the food. As the molecules bounce around
bumping into each other, heat is made, like
rubbing your hands together. This is the heat
that does the cooking.
Although your VIP CRISPWAVETM microwave oven cooks this way also, the DUO
SYSTEMTM heating system allows microwaves
to reach the center of the food more easily.
This results in faster cooking.
may
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Microwave oven features
Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To help get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven’s basic features:
1. One-Touch Door Open Button
MG3090XA). Push to open door.
2. Door Handle
3.
Door Safety Lock System.
not operate unless the door is securely
closed.
(on Model MG2070XA).
4. Window with Metal Shleld.
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as
a screen to allow you to view food as it
cooks.
5. Glass Turntable.
as it cooks for more even cooking. It must
be in the oven during operation for best
cooking results. See pages 7, 11 and 40 for
more details.
This turntable turns food
(on Model
The oven will
Shield prevents
6. Removable Turntable Support
(under turntable).
7. Swlng-Down Grill Element
MG3090XA). This element is used for the
CRISP 1 8 2, PIZZA CRISP and GRILL
functions. See pages 33-39 and
page 41 for more information.
NOTE:
element hidden in the ceiling.
Model MG2070XA has a quartz grill
(on Model
6. Cook Guide Label.
9. Control Panel.
perform all functions. See pages 14 and 15
for more information.
10. Light.
Automatically turns on when door is
opened or when oven is operating.
11. External Oven Air Vents.
tom of Model MG3090XA. Model
MG2070XA has vents on bottom and
in back.)
Touch pads on this panel to
(On top and bot-
12. Model and Serial Number Plate.
NOTE:
come with your microwave oven, see
“Utensils” on page 13.
For information on the utensils that
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Utensils
Your microwave oven comes with a variety of useful cooking utensils. Please review this chart to
become familiar with their use.
time. Place one plate of food on the turntable
and another one above it on the shelf.
use this shelf when grllllng or when cooklng
foods (for example, mlcrowave popcorn)
prepackaged In containers wlth susceptor
materlal. Because the shelf Is made of
rack will put food close to the grill element.
Do not
crisp, brown bottom surface.
other utensils on the Crisper Pan since the pan
quickly becomes very hot and can cause
damage to the utensil. Always use the turntable
as support for the Crisper Pan.
The Crisper Pan is designed specifically for
use with the patented DUO SYSTEMTM heating
system in this oven.
Do not use Crisper Pan
Do not place any
In any other mlcrowave oven or In a thermal
The Crisper Pan is dishwasher-safe.
NOTE: Scratches on the Crisper Pan surface
will occur with normal use.
Pan order chart
For Model MG3090XA For both
12’/4’ x 1’ Crisper Pan P.N. 4378130 10’ x 1’ Crisper Pan P.N. 4378133
11’K x 1’ Crisper Pan P.N. 4378131 8’14’ x 2’14’ Baking Pan P.N. 4378134
11’ x 1 VS’ Baking Pan P.N. 4378132
To order additional Crisper or Baklng Pans,
see chart below and write to:
Whirlpool Corporation OR Use the CRISPWARETM order card
Attention: Customer Service Dept. included with your Use and Care Guide.
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350
models
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Control panel features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you
select the desired cooking function quickly and
easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary
Command Pad. The following is a list of all the
Command and Number Pads located on the
control panel. For more information, see pages
16-39.
1.
Dlsplay.
tell you cooking time settings and cooking
functions selected.
2.
COOK TIME. You
entering a cooking time. However, touching
this pad is optional. See pages 19 and 21 for
more information on entering cooking times.
3.
COOK POWER.
a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The
higher the number, the higher the microwave
power or ‘cooking speed.” See page 20 for
more information. See the “Microwave
cooking chart” on page 43 for specific Cook
Powers to use for the foods you are cooking.
4.
ADD
one minute at 100% Cook Power or to add
an extra minute to your cooking cycle. See
page 23 for more information.
5.
AUTO COOK.
common microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program times and Cook Powers.
See page 24 for more information.
6. AUTO DEFROST.
by Number Pads to thaw frozen food by
weight. See page 27 for more information.
7. POPCORN.
popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven
will automatically heat for a preset time at a
preset Cook Power. See page 31 for more
information.
8. CRISP.
pizza and other dough-based foods. Use it
also for baking and to fry bacon and eggs,
sausages, etc. See page 33 for more
information.
9. PIZZA CRISP.
without having to enter cooking times or
Cook Powers. See page 36 for more
information.
This display includes indicators to
can touch this pad before
Touch this pad followed by
MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for
Touch this pad to cook
Touch this pad followed
Touch this pad when popping
Touch this pad to crisp precooked
Touch this pad to cook pizza
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GRILL.
10.
burgers, sausages, steaks and cutlets.
See page 37 for more information.
Number Pads.
11.
enter cooking times, Cook Powers, food
classes, quantities or weights.
NOTE:
during cooking for every function except
AUTO DEFROST and the Crisp functions.
You can change times during cooking for
every function except AUTO DEFROST.
Mlnur And Plus Pads.
12.
(-) or plus (+) pad to enter amounts or to
change cooking times when the microwave oven is in cycle. Each touch of the
minus (-) pad decreases the amount by a
set number. Each touch of the plus (+) pad
increases the amount by a set number.
See page 23 for more information.
13. START.
function on the microwave oven to start
the function. If you open the door after the
oven begins to cook, retouch START.
14.
CLOCK.
correct time of day. See page 16 for more
information.
15. CANCEL.
incorrect command, to cancel a program
during cooking, or to clear the Display.
Touch this pad to prepare ham-
Touch Number Pads to
You can change Cook Powers
Touch the minus
Touch this pad after setting a
Touch this pad to enter the
Touch this pad to erase an
NOTES:
l
lt you touch
same cycle (for example, AUTO DEFROST
and AUTO COOK), the second command will
cancel the first.
l
lf you attempt
instructions, nothing will appear in the
Display and nothing will sound.
CANCEL and
two Command Pads for the
to enter unacceptable
Touch
reenter
the instructions.
Interrupting cooking
You can stop the oven during a cycle by
opening the door. The oven stops heating and
the fan stops, but the light stays on.
restart
touch
cooking, close the door and
Ii you do not want to continue cooking:
l Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
To
Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven:
l
A programming tone will sound
you touch a pad.
*Three tones
cycle.
signal the end of a cooking
*To cancel tones, hold down
you hear a tone (about 3 seconds). Repeat to
turn tones back on.
each time
CANCEL until
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