Whirlpool UMV2186AA User Manual

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Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

UMV2186AA

Part No. : 8112P278-60 Form No. : Code No. : DE68-03114B

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Safety

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MPORTANT

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the fol lowing:

AFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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(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 front face of the oven

and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the

1) Door (bent or dented),

2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3) Door seals and seal ing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified ser vice personnel.

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WARNING

Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, call

for the name of an authorized ser vice center near you.

1-800-688-1120 (U. S. A. a nd CANADA)

WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.

• Read and follow the specific “

Excessive Microwave Energy

• This appliance m ust be groun ded. Con nect only to properly g rounded outlets. See “ manual.

• Install or place th is appliance only in accordance with the in stallation instructions provided.

• Some items, like whol e eggs and food in sealed containers, may explode if heated in this oven.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of ove n i s spe ci fic ally designed to heat, cook, or dry foo d. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

• 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.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

Important Grounding Instructions

Precautions to Avoid Exposure to

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Safety

Important Safety Instructions, continued

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water – for example, near a kit chen sink , in a w et bas ement, or ne ar a sw imming pool, etc.

• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.

• When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

• 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.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven: a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,

or other combustible materials are inside.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing

bags in oven.

c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, tur n

the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circ uit bre aker pan el. If t he door i s ope ned, th e fire may spread.

d. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes. Do not

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

• Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.

• Do not cook without th e glass tray in place on the ove n floor. F ood wil l not cook properly without the tray.

• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.

• Dishes and contai ners can bec om e hot. Handle with care.

• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from hands and face.

• Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.

• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.

• Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

• Do not mount over a sink.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.

• This over-the-range ov en was desi gned for us e over rang es no wider than 91.44 cm(36 inches). It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

• 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:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.

2. Stir the liquid bot h before and halfway through heating it.

3. Do not use straig ht-sided contai ners with narrow necks.

4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwa ve oven for a

short time before removing th e container.

5. Use extreme care whe n inserting a spoon or ot her utensil into the

container.

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Safety

MPORTANT GROUNDING

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces th e risk of elec tric sh oc k b y pro vidin g an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is eq uip pe d with a c ord tha t includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is pro pe rly installe d an d grounded. Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

WARNING

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

NOTE

Connect the oven only to a 20A or greater and on a dedicated

circuit.

THE VENT FAN

The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see page 15).Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.

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

• Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automati c fa n operation, use adequ ate s iz ed coo kwa re an d use high heat on surface units only when neces sary.

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

• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agent, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.

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Contents

Safety ....................................................................................................... 2

Contents ................................................................................................... 5

Your New Microwave oven ..................................................................... 5

Checking Parts ................................ ..... ..... ...... ..... ............................... ..... ...... ..... ... 5

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven ......................................................... 6

Control Panel Buttons................................................................................. 7

Operation ................................................................................................. 8

Turning on the Power and Selecting a Display Language ......................................8

Using the Option feature .......................................................................8

Selecting the Display Weight .......................................... ........................................9

Setting the Remind End Signal ...............................................................................9

Setting the Clock AM/PM ...................................................................... 9

Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment .........................................................9

Setting the Sound Controls ...................................................................................10

Setting the Child Protection Lock ..........................................................................10

Setting and Using the Custom Button ........ ...........................................................11

Using the Kitchen Timer .......................................................................................11

Using the Pause/Cancel Button .......................................................... 11

Using the Help Button ...........................................................................................11

Using the Add 30sec. Button ................................................................................11

Using the Sensor Cook Buttons ............................................................................12

Using the Sensor Reheat Button ..........................................................................12

Using the Auto Defrosting Button .........................................................................12

Using the Rapid Defrosting Button .......................................................................12

Using the Handy Helper Button ............................................................................13

Using the Kids Meals Button .................................................................................13

Using the Snack Bar Button ..................................................................................14

Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ................................................................14

Multi-stage Cooking .... ..... .....................................................................................15

Using the More/Less Buttons ................................................................................15

Turning the Turntable On/Off ................................................................................15

Turning the Light Bright/Night/Off ........................................................................15

Operating the Vent Fan (3 Speed).........................................................................15

Setting the Auto Night Light ..................................................................................16

Setting Vent Auto Time Set .................................................................16

How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving .............................................................17

Cooking Instructions ............................................................................ 18

Cooking Utensils ...................................................................................................18

Testing Utensils ....................................................................................................18

Cooking Techniques .............................................................................................19

General Tips ........................................................................................ 19

Auto Sensor Cook ................. ...... ..... .....................................................................20

Utensils & Cover For Sensor Cooking ..................................................................20

Important ............................................................................................. 20

Cooking Guide ......................................................................................................23

Recipes ....................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ............25

Appendix ................................................................................................ 27

Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................................................27

Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................27

How to Clean the Outside .....................................................................................28

Light Bulb Replacement ......................................................................28

Exhaust Feature ...................................................................................................29

Specifications ...................................................................................... 30

Warranty .................................................................................................31

Your New Microwave oven

Checking Parts

Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Microwave oven

registration card

top template

roller guide ring

hardware-kit

(Part No. : DE92-90505E)

owner’s manual

wall template

installation

instructions

glass tray

charcoal filter

(Part No. : DE63-00367D)

shelf

(Part No. : DE97-00369A)

grease filters

(Part No. : DE63-00196A)

exhaust adaptor

(Part No. : DE92-90242A)

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Y our Ne w Microwave o ven

Setting Up Your Microwave Oven 1 Plug the cord into a grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display

on your oven will show:

ENJOY YOUR COOKING --- PRESS OPTION PAD FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS.

2 Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the right side of the

door.

3 Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.

4 Place the pre-assembled rin g in the in den tati on in the cen ter of the

oven.

5 Place the glass tray securely in the center of the pre-assembled

roller guide.

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Y our Ne w Microwave o ven

Control Panel Buttons

5 6

3 11

13 12

15 14

1. Sensor Cook Buttons p.12

Sensor settings to cook popular foods.

2. Auto Defrost, Rapid Defrost p.12

Sets weight of food to be defrosted.

3. Sensor Reheat p.12

Sensor settings to reheat popular foods.

4. Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.13

Selects type of dish to be reheated.

5. More/Less p.15

Increase or decrease cooking time.

6. Number Buttons

Set cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.

7. Power Level p.14

Press this pad to set a power level other than high.

8. Clock am/pm p.9

Sets current time

9. Light Bright/Night/Off Button p.15

10. Turntable On/Off Button p.15

11. Add 30sec. p.11

Press once for every 30sec. of cooking at High power.

12. Option p.8

Press to set non-cooking feature.

13. Custom p.11

Press twice to program your favorite recipe. Press once to cook with that recipe.

14. Start

Press to start cooking.

15. Kitchen Timer p.11

Sets kitchen or convenience timer.

16. Pause/Cancel p.11

Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.

17. Help p.11

Press to see help information about the feature you are using.

18. Vent 3-Speed p.15

19. Auto Night Light p.16

Press this pad to set the night timer.

20. Vent Auto Time Set p.16

Press this pad when setting ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes.)

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Operation

Turning on the Power and Selec ting a Display Language

The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has been an interruption in power, the display shows after four seconds

ENJOY YOUR COOKING -- -- -- PRESS OPTION PAD FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS.

1 Press Option button i mmediat ely after p luggi ng in you r mic rowa ve.

The display will show

PRESS 1--6 TO SELECT VARIOUS OPTIONS

2 Press 1 button. The display will show:

LANGUAGE CHOICE PRESS OPTION PAD

3 Press Option button. The display will show:

ENGLISH PRESS START

4 Press Option button repeatedly to select the language you wish to

use:

•ENGLISH

• FRENCH

• SPANISH

If you continue to press Option, the settings will cycle in the order shown here:

ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH

5 Press the Start button.

Using the Option feature

Your new microwave oven can be customized to suit your personal tastes. Simply pres s Option to set these opti ons. Fo r your c onven ience, all the options are summarized in the following table:

My Choice

options

Language Choice

Display Weight Weight options are

Remind End Signal

Daylight Savings Time Adjustment

Sound Controls Sound Controls can

Child Lock This feature preven ts

Description Operation

Language options are English, French and Spanish.

pounds or kilograms.

The Remind End Signal can be turned On and Off.

The time can be advanced one hour for DST without resetting the Clock.

be turned On and Off.

use by unsupervised children.

Press Option, 1 and select by repeatedly pressing Option. To set, press Start. Press Option, 2 and select by repeatedly pressing Option. To set, press Start. Press Option, 3 and select by repeatedly pressing Option. To set, press Start.

Press Option, 4 and select by repeatedly pressing Option. To set, press Start.

Press Option, 5 and select by repeatedly pressing Option. To set, press Start. Press Option, 6 and select by repeatedly pressing Option. To set, press Start.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset these options.

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Operation

Selecting the Display Weight

You can choose between pounds(LBS) and kilo gram s (KG).

1 Press Option button and then press the 2 button.

The display sh ows: LBS OR KG PRESS OPTION PAD

2 Press Option button.

The display sh ows: LBS

3 Press the Option button repeatedly to select the weight

measurements you wish to use.

4 Press the Start button.

Setting the Remind End Sig nal

The Remind End Signal can be set On or Off.

1 Press the Option button and then press 3.

The display sh ows: REMIND END SIGNAL ON/OFF PRESS

OPTION PAD

2 Press the Option button to select ON.

The display sh ows: ON

3 Press the Start button. The display returns to the time of day.

To turn Remind End Signal off, repeat steps 1-3 above.

Setting the Clock AM/PM 1 Press the Clock button.

The display will show: SELECT AM/PM

2 To select AM or PM, press the Clock button. 3 Use the number buttons to enter the current time.

You must press at least three numbers to set the clock. For example, if the current time is 5:00, enter 5,0,0.

The display will show: 500

4 Press Clock again. A colon will appear, indicating that the time is

set.

If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock. You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by

pressing the Clock button.

Setting the Daylight Saving Time adjustment

1 Press the Option button and then 4.

The display wil l show : DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON/OFF PRESS OPTION PAD

2 Press the Option button to select ON.

Press again to select OFF.

3 Press the Start button. Time of day will advance one hour.

If OFF is selected, time will go back one hour.

If the clock is set for standard time, this function allows convenient time changes without needing to reset the clock. Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday of April, and reverts to Standard time at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday of October.

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Operation

Setting the Sound Controls 1 Press the Option button and then 5.

SOUND CONTROLS PRESS OPTION PAD will appear in the

display.

2 Press the Option button to select ON.

Press again to select OFF.

3 Press the Start button.

Setting the Child Protection Lock

You can lock your microwave oven when unsupervised children are around.

1 Press the Option button and then 6.

The display will show: CHILD LOCK ON/OFF PRESS OPTION

PAD

2 Press the Option button to select ON.

Press again to select OFF.

3 Press the Start button. The display retu rns to the tim e of day.

As this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To unlock it, repeat steps 1~3 above.

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Operation

Setting and Using t he Custom Button

The Custom button memorizes the time and power setting for a particular food.

Programming the Custom button

1 Press the Custom button. Press the button twice to delete the

previous Custom setting. The display sh ows: ENTER COOKING TIME AND POWER

2 Use the Number buttons to enter the amount of cooking time. The

display will show the amount of time you have set.

3 Press the Power Level button and use the Number buttons to

enter the power level. The display will show the power level you have set. You can set the power level from 0 to 9.

1 = Warm 6 = Simmer 2 = Low 7 = Medium Hi gh 3 = Defrost 8 = Reheat 4 = Medium Low 9 = Sauté 5 = Medium 0 = High

4 Press the Custom button again. The display will read CUSTOM

RECIPE SAVED.

Using the Custom button

Press the Custom button, then press Start button. You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button.

Using the Pause/Cancel Button

The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have entered. It also allows you to pause the oven’s cooking cycle, so that you can check the food.

• To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel button

once. To restart, press Start button.

• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to

the time of day: press Pause/Cancel button twice.

• To clear instructions you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel

button once, then re-enter the instructions.

• To cancel a timer setting: press Pause/Cancel button once.

Using the Help Button

Your microwave offers helpful instructions for many procedures.

1 When you need feature information and helpful hints, press the

Help button and then press the button that you want to get

information on. Help information is available in 3 languages (English, French and Spanish).

Using the Add 30sec. Button

This button offers a conveni ent way to h eat food in 30 sec . increm ents at the High power level.

Using the Kitchen Timer 1 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the

timer to run.

2 Press the Kitchen Timer button. 3 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed. 4 To cancel timer setting: Press Pause/Cancel button twice.

1 Press the Add 30sec. button once for each additional 30 sec. you

want to increase your cooking time by. For example, press it twice for one minute. The time will display, and the oven starts automatically.

Each time the Add 30se c. but ton is pre ssed 30 sec. will be ad ded to the time counting down.

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Operation

Using the Sensor Cook Buttons

By actually sensing the humidity that es capes as foo d heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of food.

1 Press the Sensor Cook button corresponding to the food you are

cooking (Potato, for example). The display sh ows Potato and your microwave oven will begin

cooking automatically.

When cooking popcorn, wait at least five minutes between each bag to avoid overheating the glass tray. If you want to adjust the cooking time, you can use the More/Less buttons. See page 15 for more information. If you want to check the current time while cooking is in progress, press the Clock button.

•

See page 21 for the Sensor Cooking Guide.

Using the Sensor Reheat Button

Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked. Plate of food and casserole s hou ld be stored at refrigerato r tem perature. To use sensor reheating:

1 Press Sensor Reheat button.

PLATE OF FOOD 1 SERVING appears in the display.

Press the Sensor Reheat button repeatedly to select the item you want.

PLATE OF FOOD CASSEROLE PASTA REHEAT

Using the Auto Defrosting Button

To thaw frozen food, enter the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.

1 Press the Auto Defrost button.

The display shows: 0.2 LB (0.1Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure).

2 To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button

repeatedly. 0.5 lb appears in the display when the Auto Defrost button is pressed twice. The repeated press increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, from 0.5 lb up to 6.0 lbs. You can also us e the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly. The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically.

Once or twice during defrost ing , the ov en w ill beep an d the dis pl ay will read TURN THE FOOD OVER.

3 Open the oven door, and turn the food over. 4 Press the Start button to resume defrosting even if you do not turn

the food over when TURN THE FOOD OVER is displayed.

Using the Rapid Defrosting Button

The Rapid Defrost function will automatically activate when defrosting foods that weigh 1.0 lb only.

1 Press the Rapid Defrost button.

The display shows: 3:00 The oven starts automatically.

Once or twice during defrost ing , the ov en w ill beep an d the dis pl ay will read TURN THE FOOD OVER

2 Open the oven door, and turn the food over.

2 Press the Start button.

If you want to adjust the heating time, use the More/Less buttons. See page 15 for more inform ati on on the M ore/ Les s b utto ns . If you want to check the current time while reheating, press the Clock button.

The More/Less buttons cannot be used with the Beverage.

•

See page 22 for the Sensor Reheat Guide.

3 Press the Start button to resume defrosting even if you do not turn

the food over when TURN THE FOOD OVER is displayed.

See page 22 for the Rapid(1.0 lb only) and Auto

•

Defrosting Guide.

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Operation

Using the Handy Helper Button 1 Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are

cooking. The display shows: MELT CHOCOLATE 1CUP CHIPS. Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below)

2 Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size yo u want.

Only the 1 button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate ite ms. (Refer to the Handy Helpe r Chart below for the serving)

3 Press the Start button to begin cooking.

Handy Helper Chart

Item Amount Remarks

Melt Chocolate

Soften Cream Cheese

Melt Butter 1 stick

1 cup chips or 1 square

8-oz package

2 sticks

• Place chocolate chips or square in a microwave-safe container.

• When oven beeps, stir chocolate and restart oven.

• Stir and let stand 1 minute.

• Unwrap cream cheese and place on microwave-safe container.

• Cut in half verti cal ly .

• Let stand 2 minutes.

• Unwra p butter an d place in a micro wavesafe container.

• Cut in half verti cal ly .

• Cover with wax paper.

• Let stand 2 minutes, then stir

Using the Kids Meals Button 1 Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are

cooking. The display sh ows: CHICKEN NUGGETS Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you

want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart bel ow )

Kids Meals Chart

Item Amount Remarks

Chicken Nuggets (frozen)

Hot Dogs 2 hot dogs

French Fries (frozen)

Frozen Sandwiches (in crisping sleeve)

9-oz package size

1 serving 2 servings

4 hot dogs

1 serving 2 servings

1 sandwich 2 sandwiches

• Put a paper towel on top of plate and arrange nuggets in spoke fashion.

• Do not cover.

• Let stand 1 minute after heating.

Note: Refer to package directions for serving size and amount of food. Use the MORE pad if chicken nugge ts are not hot enough.

• Prick hot dogs and place on plate

• When oven beeps, add buns and restart oven.

• Let stand 1 minute after heating.

Note: For the best texture, buns should be added to hot dogs when the oven beeps.

• Place 2 paper towels on microwavesafe plate.

• Arrange fre nch fries on towe ls. Do not overlap.

• After cooking, plot with additional paper towel.

• Let stand 1 minute after heating.

Note: Refer to package directions for serving size and amount of food.

• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor "crisping sleeve" packaged with sandwich.

• Place on microw ave-safe plate.

• Remove from "crisping sleeve".

• Let stand 2 minutes after heating.

Note: For larger size sandwiches, use the MORE pad to increase the heating time.

2 Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size yo u want.

(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)

3 Press the Start button to begin cooking.

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Operation

Using the Snack Bar Button 1 Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are

cooking. The display sh ows: NACHOS 1 SERVING Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the i tem you w ant.

(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)

2 Press the Number 1 or 2 button to select the serving size yo u want.

Only the 1 button(serving) is available for Nachos. (Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)

3 Press Start button to begin cooking.

Snack Bar Chart

Item Weight Remarks

Nachos 1 serving • Place tortilla chips on plate without

Chicken Wings 5-6 oz.

Potato Skins 1 cooked

Cheese Sticks (frozen)

7-8 oz.

potato 2 cooked potatoes

5-7 pcs 8-10 pcs

overlapping.

• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.

•Contents :

- 2 cups tortilla chips

- 1/3 cup grated cheese

• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken wings.

• Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion.

• Cover with wax paper.

• Let stand 1 to 2 minutes after heating.

• Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges. Scoup or cut out potato flesh, leaving about 1/4" of skin.

• Place skins in spoke fashion around plate.

• Sprink le w ith bacon, onions and cheese.

•Do not cover.

• Let stand 1 to 2 minutes after heating.

• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke fashion.

•Do not cover.

• Let stand 1 to 2 minutes after heating.

Note: Sizes of cheese stick vary. For smaller size cheese nuggets, use the LESS pad to decrease the heati ng time. For la rger size cheese sticks, use the MORE pad to increase heating time.

Setting Cookin g Ti mes & Power Levels

Your microwave all ows yo u to set up to three different stages of cooki ng, each with its own time length and power level. The power level lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).

One-stage Cooking

For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The power level is autom atica lly s et at High . If y ou want the power set at any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button.

1 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time

from one second t o 99 mi nutes, 99 s econds. To set a time over one minute, enter the seconds too.

For example, to set 20 minutes, enter 2, 0, 0, 0 .

2 If you want to set the power level to something other than High,

press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to enter a power level.

Power Levels:

1 = Warm 6 = Simmer 2 = Low 7 = Medium High 3 = Defrost 8 = Reheat 4 = Medium Low 9 = Sauté 5 = Medium 0 = High

The display shows: PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE

COOKING TIME.

3 Press the Start button to begin cooking. If you want to change the

power level, press Pause/Cancel button before you press the Start button,and re-enter all of the instructions.

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your microwave.

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Operation

Multi-stage Cooking 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the “One-Stage Cooking” section on the

previous page.

PRESS START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME

appears in the display.

When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered.

To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the

Power Level button twice.

2 Use the Number buttons to set a second cooking time. 3 Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set

the power level of the second stage of cooking. The display shows the power level you have set and PRESS

START OR ENTER NEXT STAGE COOKING TIME

Turning the Turntable On/Off

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press Turntable On/Off button to turn the turntable on or off.

Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch.

Use pot holders touching the turntable during and after cooking.

Turning the Light Br ight/Night/Off

Press the Light Bright / Night /Off button to adjust the light or turn it on/off.

Press Light Bright / Night /Off once for on light, twice for the night light and three times to turn the light off.

4 Press the Start button to begin cooking, or repeat steps 2 and 3 to

set a cooking time a nd pow er lev el for a third s tage of cook ing. When finished, press Start button.

Using the More/Less Buttons

The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They only work in the Sensor Re heat, Sensor Cooking(except

Beverage), Add 30 sec, Custom Cook, Kitchen Timer, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or Time Cook modes. Use the More/

Less button only aft er you hav e already b egun cook ing with on e of these procedures.

1 To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

More(9) button.

2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the

Less(1) button.

Operating the Vent Fan (3 speed)

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press Vent Fan 3 speed button once for High fan speed, twice for

Medium fan speed and thre e tim es for Low fan speed or four ti mes to turn the fan off.

Note:

The Vent Fan protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on, you may find that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.

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Operation

Setting the Auto Night Light

The Auto Night Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times.

1 Press the Auto Night Light button.

ENTER ON TIME will appear in the display.

Enter the time of day for the light to come on.

2 Select AM or PM by pressing the CLOCK AM/PM button. 3 Press the Auto Night Light button.

The display will show: ENTER OFF TIME Enter the time of day for the light to go off.

4 Select AM or PM by pressing the CLOCK AM/PM button. 5 Press the Auto Night Light button.

Note:

To review the Night light settings, press the Auto Night Light button. To turn the Night light off, press 0 after selecting the Auto Night Light.

Setting Vent Auto Time Set 1 Press Vent (3 Speed) button to select Vent fan speed.

2 Press the Vent Auto Time Set button.

The display will show: AFTER 1 MINUTE VENT FAN OFF The setting time ranges are 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes. After setting time, the Vent Fan will automatically turn off.

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Operation

How to Use the Metal Shelf When Microwaving

• Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.

• Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat.

• Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. This could damage the microwave.

• Use pot holders when handling the shelf-it may be hot.

• Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn.

Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position.

For best results Uneven results

The shelf gives you the option to reheat more than one dish of food at the same time.

Shelf and Reheating

To reheat on 2 levels or to reheat 2 dishes on the lower level:

1 Multiply reheat time by 1½. 2 Switch places after ½ the time.

Switch place after 1/2 time Switch place after 1/2 time

2-level reheating

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Cooking Instructions

Cooking Utensils

Recommended Use

• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.

• Microwa vab le brow ni ng di sh — U s e to brown the e xt erio r of s ma ll items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.

• Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.

• Wax pape r — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

• Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering; th ey absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain met al and can catch fire.

• Paper plates and cups — Use for short- term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and can catch fire.

• Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven.

Limited Use

• Aluminum fo il — Use narrow strips of f oil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Keep the foil no more than 1~2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.

• Ceramic, porc ela in, and stonewa re — Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.

• Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.

• Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for short-term heating, as they can be flammable.

Not Recommended

• Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwav e, and can shatter.

• Paper bags — Th ese are a fire hazard , except for p opcorn ba gs that are designed for microwave use.

• Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.

• Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.

• Metal utensils — These can dama ge your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.

Testing Utensi ls

If you are not sure whe t he r a dis h is mi cro w ave-s afe or not, you can perform this test:

1 Fill a measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, nex t to

the dish you want to test.

2 Press the Add 30sec. button once to heat them for 30 seconds at

High power.

The water should be w arm and the dish you are te sting should b e cool. I f the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.

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Cooking Instructions

Cooking Tech n iques

Stirring

Stir foods such as casser oles an d vegeta bles whi le cook ing to dis tribut e heat evenly. Food toward the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.

Arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven. Keep the foil no more than 1~2 inches long and 1 inch wide.

Turning

Turn foods ov er midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes af ter the ov en sto ps. Let foods s tand to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liq uids, such a s soup or h ot chocol ate, shoul d be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heati ng baby f ood, s tir well and te st the foo d temp erature before serving.

Adding Moisture

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses e venly . Add a s mall amou nt of wate r to dr y food to help it cook.

Venting

After covering a di sh with plastic wra p, v en t p las ti c wr a p by turn in g b ac k one corner so excess steam can escape. Make sure to vent the wrap away from hands an d f ace. Venti ng tow ards you could result i n burn s on your hands and face.

General Tips

• Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture shoul d be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough.

• Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.

• Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.

• Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.

• Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, the jelly inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in mind to avoid burns.

• Home ca nning in the microwave oven is not recommended becaus e all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process.

• Althoug h m ic row aves do n ot h eat the cookware, the heat is from th e food often transferred to the c ookware. Alwa ys use po t holders whe n removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.

• Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can heat to very high temperatures. Keep this in mind to avoid injury.

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Cooking Instructions

Auto Sensor Cook

The Auto Sensor allows you to cook your food automatically by detecting the amount of humidity generated from the food while cooking.

• When cooking food, humidity is generated. The Auto Sensor determines the proper time and power level by detecting the humidity from the food, eliminating the need to set the cooking time and power level.

• When you co ver a contai ner wi th its li d or plas tic w rap durin g Senso r Cooking, the Auto Sensor will detect th e humidity generated after the container has been saturated with steam.

• Shortly before cooking ends, the remaining cooking time will begin its count down. This will be a good time for you to rotate or stir the food for even cooking if it is necessary.

• Before Auto Sensor cooking, food may be seasoned with herbs, spices or browning sauces. A word of caution; salt or sugar may cause burn spots on food s o these ingre dients shoul d be added afte r cooking.

• The More/Less pad is used to increase or decrease cooking time. Use this pad to adjust the degree of cooking to suit your personal taste.

Utensils & Cover For Sensor Cooking

• To obtain good cooking results with this function, follow the directions for selecting appropriate containers and covers in the charts in this book.

• Alw ays use microwa ve-safe conta iners and cover the m with their lids or with plastic wrap. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to allow steam to escape at the proper rate.

• Always cover with the lid intended for the utensil being used. If the utensil does not have its own lid, use plastic wrap.

• Fill containers at least half full.

• Foods that require stirring or rotating should be stirred or turned at the end of the Sens or Cook c ycle, when the time has sta rted to count down on the display.

Important

• It is not advisable to use the Auto Sensor cooking feature on a continuous cooking operation, i.e. one cooking operation immediately after another.

• Install the oven in a well ventilated location for proper cooling and airflow and to ensure the sensor will operate accurately.

• To avoid poor results, do not use the Auto Sensor when the room ambient temperature is too high or too low.

• Avoid pl ac ing t he ov en near hi gh m ois ture app lia nc es, sin ce th is will interfere with the proper performance of the Auto Sensor.

• Alway s kee p the in side o f th e oven clean . Wipe a ll spi lls with a damp cloth.

• This oven is designed for household use only.

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Cooking Instructions

Sensor Cooking Guide

• Foll ow th e in st ructions below when s ens or c oo kin g d iffe ren t ty pes of food.

Food Amount Procedure

Popcorn 3.0 ~ 3.5 oz

Potatoes 1 to 6

Beverage 8 oz. Use measuring cup or mug ; do not

Frozen Dinner

Pizza Reheat

Frozen Vegetables

1 package

potatoes.

8 to 14 oz. Remove food from outer wrapping and

1 to 3 slices Put 1~3 slices of pizza on a microwave-

1 to 4 servings Place frozen vegetables in microwave-

Use only one microwave-only bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when removing and opening the hot bag from oven. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Prick each potato several times with fork. Place on turntable in spoke-like fashion. Let stand 3-5 minut es. Let ov en cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

cover. Place the beverage in the oven. After heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

follow box instructions for covering and standing. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

safe plate with wide end of s lice tow ards the outside edge of the plate. Do not let slices overlap. Do not cover. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again. Use more pad to increa se rehea t time for thick crust pizza.

safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2~4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap dur ing cooking and stir before standing. Let ove n co ol for at least 5 minutes before using aga in.

Food Amount Procedure

Chicken Breast

Frozen Breakfast

Fresh Vegetables

8 to 16 oz. Place chicken breasts on a microwave

safe plate and cover with plastic wrap. Cook to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.

4 to 8 oz. Follow package i nstructions for cove ring

and standing. Use this pad for frozen sandwich, breakfast entree, pancakes, waffles, etc. Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes bef ore using again.

1to 4 cups Place fresh vegetables in microwave-

safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish and add 2~4 Tbs. water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap during cooking and stir before standing. Let ov en cool for at least 5 minutes before using again.

Notes:

Desired food temperature varies from person to person. Use the More/Less buttons to fit your temperature preference.

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Cooking Instructions

Sensor Reheat Guide

• Follow the instructions below when sensor reheating different types of food.

Food Amount Procedure

Plate of Food

Casserole 1 to 4 Pasta

Reheat

1 serving (1 plate).

servings.

Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucke d u nde r pl ate . If foo d is not as hot as you prefer after heating with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heati ng using time and power.

•Contents

- 3 - 4 oz. meat, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone)

- 1/2 cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.)

- 1/2 cup vegetables (about 3 - 4 oz.)

Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with SENSOR REHEAT, continue heating using time and power. Stir foods once before serving.

•Contents

- Casserole-refrigerated foods.

- Pasta-Canned spaghetti and ravioli.

Rapid(1.0 lb only) Defrosting Guide

Follow the Auto Defrosting instructions when defrosting different types of food but standard amount is 1.0lb only.

Auto Defrosting Guide

• Follow the instru ction s bel ow wh en defr osting diffe rent types o f food.

Food

Roast Beef, Pork

Steaks, Chops, Fish

Ground Meat

Whole Chicken

Chicken Pieces

Standard

Amount

2.5-6.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 10-20 minutes.

0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed portio ns of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defro sted. Let sta nd, covered, for 5-10 minutes.

0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defro sted. Let sta nd, covered with foil, for 5–10 minutes.

2.5-6.0 lbs. Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Start defrosting with the breast side down. After the first stage, turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 30–60 minutes in the refrigerator.

0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.

Procedure

Notes:

Check foods when the ov en si gna ls . Afte r the final stage, sma ll s ec tio ns may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of the food.

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Cooking Instructions

Cooking Guide

Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave

• Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

• Start m eat fat-sid e down. Use n arrow strips o f aluminu m foil to shie ld any bone tips or thin meat areas.

• Check the temper ature in sev eral places before let ting the meat stand the recommended time.

• The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Roast Beef Boneless

Up to 4 lbs.

Pork Boneless or bone-in

Up to 4 lbs.

• Expect a 10°F rise in temperature during the standing time.

Cooking Tim e :

7-11 min. / lb. for 145° F Rare 8-12 min. / lb. for 160° F Medium 9-14 min. / lb. for 170° F Well Done

Power Level: High(0) for

first 5 minutes, then Medium(5).

Cooking Tim e :

11-15 min. / lb. for 170° F Well Done

Power Level: High(0) for

first 5 minutes, then Medium(5).

Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wa x paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Let s tand 10 minutes.

Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave

• Place po ultry on a micr owave-safe roast ing rack in a micro wave-safe dish.

• Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.

• Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook.

• Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.

Food Cook Time/Power Level Directions

Whole Chicken

Up to 4 lbs.

Chicken Pieces

Up to 2 lbs.

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lb. 180°F dark meat 170°F light meat

Power Level: Medium

High(7).

Cooking Time:

6-9 min. / lb. 180°F dark meat 170°F light meat

Power Level: Medium

High(7).

Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near th e bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat near th e bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

Food Remove from oven

Beef Rare

Medium Well Done

Pork Medium Well Done

Poultry Dark meat Light meat

135°F 150°F 160°F

150°F 160°F

170°F 160°F

After standing

(10 min.)

145°F 160°F 170°F

160°F 170°F

180°F 170°F

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Cooking Instructions

Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave

• Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.

• Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.

• Use a tight cover to stea m fis h. A lig hter co ver of wax paper o r paper towel provides less steaming.

• Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.

Food

Steaks

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Fillets

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Shrimp

Up to 1.5 lbs.

Cook Time/Power

Level

Cooking Time:

6-10 min. / lb.

Power Level:

Medium-High(7).

Cooking Time:

3-7 min. / lb

Power Level:

Medium-High(7).

Cooking Time:

3-5 ½ min. / lb.

Power Level:

Medium-High(7).

Directions

Arrange steaks on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the outside of rack. Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 3-5 minutes.

Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning any thin pieces under. Cover with wax paper. If over ½ inch thick, turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 2-3 minutes.

Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover with wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5 minutes.

Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave

• Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.

• Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.

• Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.

Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave

• Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra water is needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and green beans are being cooked, add about ¼ cup water.

• Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than larger ones.

• Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking. They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time has passed.

• Alway s pla ce veget abl es like as paragus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center.

• When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.

• Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should have th eir skin pricked in sev eral spo ts before cooking to prevent them from bursting.

• For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time.

• Gener all y, the den se r the food, the lon ger the standi ng time. (Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served immediately.

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Cooking Instructions

Recipes

Beef and Barley Stew

1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flou r 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup) ½ cup barley 1 bay leaf ¼ tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed

1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion, flour, and Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is no longer pink, sti rrin g once.

2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and pepper. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to 1½ hours until carrots and beef are tender, stirring 2 to 3 times.

3. Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

¼ cup butter or margarine ¼ cup chopped onion 1½ Tbs. flour ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. dry mustard 1/8 tsp. pepper 1½ cups milk ¼ cup chopped red pepper 8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry)

1. In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter and onion at High for 1 to 2 minutes until onion is soft, stirring once.

2. Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well. C ook at Hig h for 30 to 60 seconds until mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth.

3. Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils and thickens slightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted.

4. Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover wi th lid. C ook at High f or 4 to 6 minutes until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

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Cooking Instructions

Warm Potato Salad

2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. celery seed

/8 tsp. pepper

2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar

1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine potatoes and ¼ cup water. Cover with lid. Cook at High until potatoes are tender (7-10 minutes); stir twice. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

2. In a medium bowl, cook bacon at High until crisp (2½-3½ minutes); stir once. Place bacon on a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tbs. drippings.

3. Combine drippings and onion. Cover with plastic wrap; turn back a corner to vent steam. Cook at Hig h until tende r (1½-2½ minutes ); stir once.

4. Stir in sugar, salt, flour, celery seed, and pepper. Cook at High until mixture boils ( 30-40 s econds) . Sti r in v inegar and ½ cup water . Cook at High until l iq uid b oil s and thickens sli ght ly (1 -2 minutes); stir on ce . Add bacon to dressing. Pour dressing over potatoes. Stir well.

Makes 6 servings.

Black Bean Soup

1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained 1 can (14-16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 can (7-8.5 oz.) corn 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies 1-2 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste

1. Place onion and garlic in a 3-quart cassero le. Co ver with l id. Co ok at High for 2 to 4 minutes until tender.

2. Add one can of beans, mash beans with a fork. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

3. Cook uncovered, at High for 10 minutes; stir. Reduce power to Medium and cook for 5 minutes. Stir before serving.

Makes about 2 quarts.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting Guide

Before you call a repair person for your oven, check this list of possible problems and solution s.

Neither the oven’s display nor the oven operate.

• Properly insert the plug into a grounded outlet.

• If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on.

• Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again.

• Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.

• Plug another appliance into the outlet; if the other appliance doesn’t work, have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.

• Plug the oven into a different outlet.

The oven’s display works, but the power won’t come on.

• Make sure the door is closed securely.

• Chec k to see if pac king material or oth er mate rial is stuck to the door seal.

• Check for door damage.

• Press Cancel twice and re-enter all cooking instructions.

The power goes off before the set time has elapsed.

• If there has not been a power outage, remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, then plug it in again. If there was a power outage, the time ind icato r will dis play : ENJOY YOUR COOKING - - - PRESS OPTION PAD FOR PERSONAL OPTIONS. Reset the clock and any cooking instructions.

• Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuse.

The food is cooking too slowly.

• Make sure the oven is on its own 20 amp circuit line. Operating another appliance on the same circuit can cause a voltage drop. If necessary, move the oven to its own circuit.

You see sparks or arcing.

• Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil, use only narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the foil and interior oven walls.

The turntable makes noises or sticks.

• Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.

• Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly.

Using your micr owave causes TV or radio interference.

• This is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, such as hair dryers. Move your microwave further away from other appliances, like your TV or radio.

Note:

If the oven is set to cook for more than 25 minutes, it will au tomatically adjust itself to 70 percent power after 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Care and Cleaning

Follow these instructions to clean and care for your oven.

• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing the oven to work less efficiently.

• Wipe up spi ll s im m edi ate ly. Use a damp cloth and mi ld s oap. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.

• To help loosen baked on food particles or liquids, heat two cups of water (add the juice of one lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh) in a four-cup measuring glass at High power for five minutes or until boiling. Let stand in the oven for one or two minutes.

• Remove the glas s tray from the oven when cl eaning th e oven or t ray. To prevent the tray fr om breaking , handle i t carefull y and do not put it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

• Clean the outside surface of the oven with soap and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. To prevent da mage to the ope rating parts of the oven, don’t let water seep into the openings.

• Wash t he door win dow with very mild soap and wa ter. Be sure to u se a soft cloth to avoid scratching.

• If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate when operating the oven in high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.

• Never operate the oven without food in it; this can damage the magnetron tube or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water in the oven when it is not in use to prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on.

If you have a problem you cannot solve,

please call our service line:

(1-800-688-1120)

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Appendix

How to Clean the Outside

Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel and Door

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.

Door Surface

It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Bottom

Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.

Light Bulb Repla ce m en t

Cooktop Light

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 20-watt halogen bulb.

1. To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the ma in fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

2. Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover.

3. Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. After

breaking the adhesive seal, rem ove the bulb by gen tly turning. Put in new bulb.

4. Replace the light cover and screw. Connect electrical power to the oven.

Oven Light

Replace the burned-out bulb with a 20-watt halogen bulb.

1. To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the ma in fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

2. Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws(on the front outer case. See page 29 for Rem ovin g Char coal F ilter) tha t hold i t in pla ce.

3. Next, remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secures the light housing. Remove the housing and bulb.

4. Insert new bulb. Replace the light housing and screw.

5. Replace the top grille and 2 screws, Connect electrical po wer to the

oven.

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Appendix

Exhaust Feature

The Vent Fan

The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusab le grea se filters . A charcoal filter can be used for removing smoke and odors in case the

fan is not vented outside.

Reusable Grease Filters

The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods o n the cook top from dam aging the i nside of the microwave.

For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the vent fan is used. The grease filters should be cleaned once a month, or as needed.

Removing and Cleaning the Filters

To remove, slide it to the left using the tab. Pull filter down and out. To clean the grease filters, soak and then swish them around in hot

water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the

metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and let them dry before replacing. To replace, slide the filters in the frame slot on the left of the opening.

Pull up and to the right to lock into place.

Charcoal Filter

The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. If the oven is installed on the wall (or cabinet) and not vented to the out-

side, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.

The charcoal filter sho uld be replaced when it is noticeably d irty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).

Removing Charcoal Filter

To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws that hold it in place. Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it.

Screws

Remove 3 grille screws to remove the grill

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Appendix

Installing Charcoal Filter

To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter.

Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown. It will rest at an angle on 2 side su pport tabs a nd in fr ont of the rig ht rear tab. Re place the grille and 3 screws.

If you have a problem you cannot solve,

please call our service line:

1-800-688-1120

Specifications

Model Number UMV2186AAB/W/S Oven Cavity 1.9 cuft Controls 10 power levels, including defrost Timer 99 minutes, 99 seconds Power Source 120 VAC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 1650 Watts Power Output 1100 Watts Oven Cavity Dimensions 22 Outside Dimensions 35 Shipping Dimensions 40 Net/Gross Weight 75/82.5 lbs

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