Whirlpool UMH50008HS User Manual

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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

Use & Care Guide

For assistance or service, call: In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canad, all 1-800-807-6777.

or visit our brand website at

In the U.S.A, www.whirlpool.com/owners In the Canada, www.whirlpool.ca/owners

ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Pour assistance ou service composez le Aux É.-U., composer le 1-800-253-1301. Au Canada, composer le 1-800-807-6777.

ou visitez notre site web à

Aux É.-U, ww.whirlpool.com/owners Au Canada, www.whirlpool.ca/owners

Table of Contents/Table des matières .........................................

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Model/Modèle UMH50008

W11174206A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ...........................

3

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................

5

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................

5

Turntable ......................................................................................

5

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ...................................................

6

Display..........................................................................................

6

Start ..............................................................................................

6

Stop ..............................................................................................

6

Time Entry ....................................................................................

6

Timer.............................................................................................

6

Clock ............................................................................................

6

Language/Weight Entry................................................................

6

Vent Fan .......................................................................................

7

Cooktop Light...............................................................................

7

Tones............................................................................................

7

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................

7

Food Characteristics....................................................................

7

Cooking Guidelines......................................................................

7

Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................

8

Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................

8

Microwave Cooking Power..........................................................

8

Defrost..........................................................................................

9

Manual Cooking ...........................................................................

9

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................

10

General Cleaning........................................................................

10

Replacing Grease Filter..............................................................

11

Replacing Charcoal Filter (for recirculation installation only).....

11

Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................

11

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................

12

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................

13

Replacement Parts.....................................................................

13

WARRANTY ..................................................................................

14

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

 

SÉCURITÉ DE L’ENSEMBLE FOUR À MICRO-ONDES/HOTTE....

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Spécifications électriques .........................................................

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PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................

17

Plateau rotatif .............................................................................

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COMMANDE DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES ..............................

18

Affichage.....................................................................................

18

Mise en marche..........................................................................

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Arrêt ............................................................................................

18

Programmation de la durée .......................................................

18

Minuterie.....................................................................................

18

Horloge .......................................................................................

18

Programmation de la langue/des unités de poids.....................

19

Ventilateur...................................................................................

19

Éclairage de la table de cuisson ................................................

19

Signaux sonores.........................................................................

19

UTILISATION DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES ...............................

19

Caractéristiques des aliments....................................................

19

Guide de cuisson........................................................................

20

Ustensiles de cuisson et vaisselle..............................................

20

Papier d’aluminium et métal.......................................................

20

Puissance de cuisson des micro-ondes....................................

21

Décongélation ............................................................................

21

Cuisson manuelle .......................................................................

21

ENTRETIEN DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES .................................

22

Nettoyage général ......................................................................

22

Remplacement du filtre à graisse ..............................................

23

Remplacement du filtre à charbon (pour une installation avec

 

recyclage uniquement) ...............................................................

23

Remplacement de la lampe de la table de cuisson...................

23

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................

24

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................

25

Pièces de rechange....................................................................

25

GARANTIE.....................................................................................

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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

DANGER WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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:

Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.

Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

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

Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave Oven Care” section.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

Do not overheat the liquid.

Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

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

Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

Do not mount over a sink.

Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 24" (61.0 cm).

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1)Door (bent),

(2)Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3)Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Whirlpool UMH50008HS User Manual

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Required:

A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15or 20-amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker.

Recommended:

A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.

A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For all cord connected appliances:

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

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with Part 18 of FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-001.

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual.

 

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

 

 

I

J

A. Model and serial number plate

G. Window

B. Control panel

H. Visor

C. Upper component housing

I. Cooktop light

D. Microwave inlet cover

J. Grease filter

E. Microwave oven light

Parts and Features not shown

F. Door lock system

Turntable

 

Turntable

A

B

C

A.Turntable

B.Support

C.Hub

The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. For best cooking results, do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts.

To Install:

1.Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom.

2.Place the turntable on the support.

Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL

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Display

Timer

When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “:” will appear in the display. If the “:” appears in the display at any other time, the clock is not set, or there has been a power failure. Reset the clock if needed. See “Clock.”

When the microwave oven is in use, the display will show cook time remaining. When the microwave oven is not in use, the display will show the time of day (if the clock is set).

Start

The Start control begins any function. If cooking is interrupted by opening the door, pressing the Start control will resume the cycle, within 10 minutes of interruption.

The Start control also automatically starts the microwave oven at full power (750W) for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook time with each additional touch of the control.

Time may be added to any manual cooking cycle in 30-second increments, at the current power level, by pressing the Start control during cooking.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 1 minute. The word “door” will appear in the display until the door is opened and closed.

Stop

The Stop control clears any incorrect command, and cancels any program during cooking.

The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and press Start control to resume the cycle.

Time Entry

The +/- control is used to enter time for setting the clock and for programming cooking cycles. The following represents the control press time increments.

Each Press Adds

Up to

 

 

5 seconds

1 minute

 

 

15 seconds

3 minutes

 

 

30 seconds

6 minutes

 

 

1 minute

30 minutes

 

 

NOTE: Press and hold +/- control to jump to 10 minutes.

The microwave oven may be used as a kitchen timer by using zero power (0W).

To Set:

1.Press +/- controls to set desired time. Each press adds or removes 5 seconds from the current time.

2.Press Power Level control repeatedly until 0W appears in the display.

3.Press Start control.

When the set time ends, a tone will sound.

The time can be reset during the countdown by pressing the +/- control repeatedly.

Clock

This is a 12-hour clock.

NOTE: If there is a power failure, the clock will have to be reset.

To Set:

The microwave oven must be off (in standby mode).

1.Press and hold Stop control for about 3 seconds, until the left-hand digits in the display blink.

2.Press the +/- controls to set the hour.

3.Press Start control. The right-hand digits will blink.

4.Press the +/- controls to set the minutes.

5.Press Start control to complete the setting.

To Remove:

1.Press and hold Stop control for about 3 seconds, until the left-hand digits in the display blink.

2.Press Stop control. The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.

Language/Weight Entry

The microwave oven display’s language and weight entry mode may be changed using Customer Settings.

The default language is English, but may be changed to French. The default weight entry mode is grams, but may be changed to ounces.

NOTE: If there is a power failure, the language and weight entry mode will return to the default settings.

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To Change Settings:

1.Press and hold Defrost control for about 3 seconds, until “Cset” appears in the display.

2.Press the +/- control to select language, then press Start control.

3.Press the +/- control to select weight entry mode, then press Start control to complete the setting. Depending on the language setting, “Done” or “Fini” will appear in the display.

Vent Fan

The vent (exhaust) fan has 3 speeds: high, medium and low. The fan speed indicator lights show the current fan speed. If left on, the fan will automatically shut off after 4 hours.

Override Mode

To keep the microwave oven from overheating, the vent fan will automatically turn on at high speed if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot. It may stay on for several minutes to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off and the fan speed cannot be changed until the temperature drops below a certain level.

NOTE: While the fan is in override mode, the fan speed indicator lights will not necessarily reflect the actual speed (high).

To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Press Vent Fan control repeatedly to scroll through the speeds or to turn off.

Cooktop Light

To Turn Light On/Off: Press Light control repeatedly to toggle on and off.

Tones

Tones are audible signals that cannot be turned off, and they indicate the following:

Two tones

Reminder, repeat every 30 seconds

Three tones

End of cycle

MICROWAVE OVEN USE

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.

Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven.

Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in microwave oven.

Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves.

Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven.

Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.

Food Characteristics

When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results.

Amount of Food

The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.

Size and Shape

Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food.

Starting Temperature

Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.

Composition and Density

Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a light, porous food, such as cake.

Cooking Guidelines

Covering

Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking.

Stirring and Turning

Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.

Arranging

If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.

Piercing

Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to allow steam to vent.

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Shielding

Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

Standing Time

Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using.

MATERIAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

 

Aluminum Foil,

See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.

Metal

 

 

 

Browning Dish

Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)

 

above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s

 

recommendations.

 

 

Ceramic Glass,

Acceptable for use.

Glass

 

 

 

China,

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Earthenware

 

 

 

Melamine

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

 

 

Paper: Towels,

Use nonrecycled and those approved by

Dinnerware,

the manufacturer for microwave oven use.

Napkins

 

 

 

Plastic: Wraps,

Use those approved by the manufacturer

Bags, Covers,

for microwave oven use.

Dinnerware,

 

Containers

 

 

 

Pottery and Clay

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

 

 

Silicone

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Bakeware

 

 

 

Straw, Wicker,

Do not use in microwave oven.

Wooden

 

Containers

 

 

 

Wax Paper

Acceptable for use.

 

 

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1.Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water next to cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven.

2.Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.

Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.

Aluminum Foil and Metal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

Always use the turntable.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, nonapproved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, 500W=Medium-High.

To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, press Power Level control. The display will briefly show the current power level, then will return to the cooking countdown.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

WATTAGE/NAME

USE

750W, High

Quick heating convenience foods and

(default setting)

foods with high water content, such as

 

soups, beverages and most vegetables.

 

Cooking small, tender pieces of meat,

 

ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.

 

 

500W, Medium-

Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.

High

Heating cream soups.

 

 

Cooking and heating foods that need a

 

cook power lower than high. For example,

 

whole fish and meat loaf.

 

Reheating a single serving of food.

 

Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese

 

and egg dishes, pudding and custards.

 

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as

 

lasagna.

 

 

350W, Medium

Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot

 

roasts.

 

Simmering stews.

 

Melting chocolate, butter.

 

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

 

 

160W, Medium-

Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and

Low, Defrost

precooked foods.

 

Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.

 

Taking chill out of fruit.

 

 

0W, No power

For kitchen timer use only; magnetron

 

does not turn on.

 

 

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Defrost

The defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.

Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting.

Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting.

Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

The defrost feature is for meat, poultry and fish only, between 4 and 70oz (100and 2000g). It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. Use the following chart as a guide.

MEAT

Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew

Lamb: stew and chops

Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage

The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties.

Place all meats in microwavesafe baking dish.

POULTRY

Chicken: whole and cut up

Place in microwave-safe

 

baking dish, chicken breast

Cornish hens

side up.

 

Turkey: breast

 

 

 

FISH

 

 

 

Fillets, Steaks, Whole,

Place in microwave-safe

Shellfish

baking dish.

 

 

To Use Defrost:

1.Unwrap food, place on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Press defrost control.

3.Press +/- controls repeatedly to enter the weight in ounces or grams, depending on the weight entry setting. See “Language/Weight Entry” section.

Weight can be set from 4 to 70 oz (100 to 2000 g).

4.Press Start control.

The display will count down the defrost time.

About midway through defrosting, the cycle will pause, and you will be prompted to turn the food. Open the door and stir or turn food. Close door, and press Start control to resume. If you do not wish to turn the food, the cycle will resume automatically after 2 minutes.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display.

5.Press Stop control or open the door to clear the display.

To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in “Manual Cooking” section, and use 160W cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

Manual Cooking

To Use:

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Press +/- control repeatedly to set the time. See “Time Entry” section for time entry increments.

If cooking with high power (750W), skip Step 3.

3.Press Power Level control repeatedly to select the desired power level. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

4.Press Start control.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display.

5.Press Stop control or open the door to clear the display.

The cook time and power may be changed after pressing Start control without interrupting cooking.

To Change Cook Time: Press Start control to add time in 30-second increments, or press the +/- controls to add or remove time in 5-second increments.

To Change Cook Power: Press Power Level control repeatedly to toggle through the power levels, resting on the desired new level.

NOTE: For best cooking results, use only small “snack size” commercially packaged microwave popcorn bags, due to the compact cavity size.

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