Whirlpool YKHMS147H User Manual

A Note to You ...........................2

Microwave Oven Safety............3

Installation Instructions ...........6

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven........................7

Using Your Microwave Oven...10

Understanding your new MICRO-DIAL™

microwave oven......................10

How to use your new

MICRO-DIAL control ...............10

Function Example--Cook ........11

Using Hints .............................12

Using Demo Mode ..................12

Using Learning Mode .............12

Setting the Clock ....................13

Using the Child Lock ..............13

Audible Signals.......................14

Using Bookmark .....................14

Using the Minute Timer ..........15

Understanding “Doneness”

Control....................................15

Understanding Sensor

Cooking...................................15

Using Reheat..........................15

Manual Cooking at variable

powers....................................16

Manual Cooking in stages......17

Using Defrost..........................17

Using Pan Brown ....................18

Using EASY SIMMER ............19

Using 2-4 Plates.....................20

Using the Exhaust Fan...........20

Using the Cooktop Light.........21

Using the cooking rack...........21

Caring for Your Microwave

Oven.........................................22

Questions and Answers.........24

Troubleshooting......................25

Requesting Assistance or

Service .....................................27

Warranty...................................28

Use & Care Guide

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID

KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

appliance!

For assistance

Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free .........................................................................1-800-461-5681

For service ......................................................................................................................1-800-807-6777

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling the telephone number above.

When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven” section.)

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. You must provide proof

of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Model Number_____________________________

Serial Number _____________________________ Date Installed _____________________________

Builder/Dealer Name _______________________ Address __________________________________ Phone____________________________________

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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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.

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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

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

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

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

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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.

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

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

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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this 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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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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.

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

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

microwave oven if 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 should ignite, keep oven

door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

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

Microwave Oven Safety

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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

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Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.

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

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

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

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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, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

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. Do not mount over a sink.

Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.

Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

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

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See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Hints" section of the MICRO-DIAL™ control.

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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.

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.

Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

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.

• For a permanently connected appliance:

The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Safety

Removing and replacing the microwave oven

Installation Instructions

Removing and replacing the microwave oven

4. Hold microwave hood combination in place with

one hand. Pull hook E to release microwave hood from mounting plate. If grille cannot be removed (per instructions in pt. 2), insert a thin looped wire or similar tool through an opening in grille to pull hook.

If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combination for any reason, follow these simple steps:

To remove:

1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove filters and vent grille.

• If filters A are installed,

push in at the tab and slide filter to the outside edge to remove.

• Remove the two screws

B from the top of the

microwave oven cabinet (the screws located closest to the front

corners). Do not remove the screws located towards the center of the cabinet.

• Remove the vent grille C. Set the screws and

grille aside. (If grille cannot be removed, see pt. 4.)

3. After removing all oven contents, including the

turntable and support, tape the door in the closed position. Then remove the two bolts D securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

5. Grasp the microwave oven. Rotate the microwave

oven downward. (Be careful that door does not swing open.)

6. Lift off the support tabs F at the bottom of the

mounting plate. Set the microwave oven aside on a protected surface.

To replace:

1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.

2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward. Thread the power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet.

3. Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet. Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate until locking latch snaps into the cabinet.

4. Replace the two bolts securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet.

5. Untape the door and replace the turntable and support.

6. Replace the vent grille.

7. Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven

cabinet (the screws located closest to front corners).

8. If filters were installed, replace them (see “Installing and caring for the filters” in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section, if needed).

9. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Operating tips

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing

on it when the door is open.

• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat

containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot.

• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in

the oven.

• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,

gourds, or clothes in the oven.

• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.

Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.

• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.

Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.

• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the

glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.

• When you use a browning dish, the browning

dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 in. (5.5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.

Electrical connection

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause

them to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.

• For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in

certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating when stirring or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.

• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during the cooking time.

• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.

• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

To install turntable and support:

• Remove tape holding the hub (PN 4393754) in place.

• Place the support (PN 4393752) on the cavity bottom.

• Place the turntable on the hub. Make sure the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom are between the three “spokes” of the hub.

• The rollers (PN 4393753) on the support should fit inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.

• The turntable turns both clockwise and counterclockwise. This is normal.

Crisper pan:

This specially-designed microwave pan (PN 4393536)

lets you cook crispy pizza, sizzle chicken, fry breakfast foods like eggs and sausage, or prepare juicy hamburgers. See the “Pan Brown” section on in your MICRO-DIAL control display.

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not

operate unless the door is securely closed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents

microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

4. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when

cooking in more than one container at the same time (See Page 21).

5. Glass Turntable (PN 4393751) (not shown).

Included in oven cavity – see below for installation instructions. This turntable rotates food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results.

6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Packed in oven cavity during shipment.

7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light.

8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference for various oven functions.

9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Pads.

10. Control Panel. Touch the pads or operate the

MICRO-DIAL™Control on this panel to perform all functions.

11.Vent Grille.

12. Microwave Inlet Cover. Do not remove or disturb.

13. Oven Cavity Light.

14. Model and Serial Number Plate.

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64287

Microwave oven features

FIRST

BOOKMARK

SCREEN

COOK

POPCORN

TIME

FAN

TIMER

TURNTABLE

ON / OFF

LIGHT

SET / OFF

ON / OFF

OFF

CANCEL

LIGHT

ON / OFF

FAN

ON / OFF

POPCORN

COOK

TIME

TURNTABLE

ON / OFF

TIMER

SET / OFF

OFF

CANCEL

SCREEN

BOOKMARK

FIRST

SCREEN

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

Control panel features

1. Display screen shows the time of day and First Screen when the microwave oven is not in use. During programming, it displays function menus for you to choose from, servings and weights for you to enter, preparation instructions, and cooking time/power settings for you to select. During a cooking cycle, it counts down the remaining time and prompts you to stir, turn food, etc., as necessary.

2. PREVIOUS SCREEN. Touch this pad to turn back a page.

3. FIRST SCREEN. Touch this pad to reset display to the first page.

4. BOOKMARK. Touch this pad to choose and store and recall favorite programs, see pg. 14.

5. MICRO-DIAL

™

Control. Use this control to select

oven functions, such as quantities of food and cooking times/powers.

6. LIGHT ON/OFF. Touch this pad to switch the cooktop light on and off. Touch up or down arrows to control brightness.

7. POPCORN. Touch this pad to make perfect microwave popcorn automatically.

8. COOK TIME. Touch this pad for manual control of cook time and power.

9. TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn the turntable on or off.

10. TIMER SET/OFF. Touch this pad to set or cancel the minute timer.

11. FAN ON/OFF. Touch this pad to start or stop the

hood vent fan. Touch up or down arrows to control fan speed.

12. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to stop and cancel any microwave function.

13. Night Light Sensor turns on Night Light when it detects a low light level, see pg. 21.

Control panel featuresControl panel features

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Understanding your new MICRO-DIAL

microwave oven

COOK

Choices include: Cereals Eggs Fish Frozen - Fast Food Grains - Rice/Pasta Meat Poultry Vegetables Manual

REHEAT

Choices are: One Plate 2-4 Plates Beverage Casserole Roll Muffin Pizza Sauce Soup Manual

PAN BROWN

Menu offers: Coconut Eggs, Fried Omelet French Toast Ham Steak Hamburger Hash Browns Meatballs Nuts, Toasted Pizza Poultry, Breast Sausage Sesame Seeds Manual

EASY SIMMER

Selections are: Rice Pasta Boil & Simmer

2-4 PLATES

Select reheat for 2, 3, or 4 Plates

HINTS

Offers helpful advice about: Cleaning Power Food Techniques Utensils

CUSTOM

Menu includes: Child Lock Set Clock Nite Lite Signals Demo Mode Display Contrast Learning Mode

BOOKMARK

Touchpad lets you choose favorite cooking programs, store them in memory and recall them whenever you want

Faster, easier, better than ever before--

that's microwave cooking with the new MICRO-DIAL control. Just watch the display screen and choose what you want from the menus.

How to use your new MICRO-DIAL Control

Turn MICRO-DIAL control:

• To select a function

• To set cook time

• To set cook power.

• To set the clock.

• To set Minute Timer.

Press MICRO-DIAL control:

• Enter a selection.

• To see Next Page.

• To start cooking.

Function Selections

Touch FIRST SCREEN pad:

• To start over.

Touch OFF/CANCEL pad:

• To stop any microwave function.

It’s as EZ as 1, 2, 3! This microwave has a special pan that can brown and fry foods. Now you can cook fun foods like… Crispy Pizza… foods like juicy hamburgers or breakfast sausage and eggs. Cook rice and pasta to perfection using the Easy Simmer. Please open the door and look inside. Halogen lighting makes seeing inside better than ever. Enjoy the quietness of the exhaust hood. You can even choose from 5 fan speeds. A learning mode found under Custom Menu Selection makes exploring fun. Features can be tried without turning the Microwave on.

Using Your Microwave Oven

DEFROST

Choose from: Meat Poultry Fish Manual

Using Your Microwave Oven

Function Example – Cook

The MICRO-DIALTMcontrol leads you quickly and easily through the choices about what you’re cooking, then automatically sets the right cook power and cook time. To see how easy it is, follow this example about preparing servings of instant cereal.

NOTE: The example used is merely an explanation of the function. The actual values and entries are subject to change by KitchenAid to improve cooking performance.

No matter which function you select, its program gets you cooking in a hurry! If you’d like to practice before you actually start microwave cooking, see “Using Learning Mode” section.

TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad. TURN to select Cook and PRESS.

TURN to select Cereals and PRESS.

TURN to select Instant All Cereal and PRESS.

TURN to select 3 servings and PRESS.

If you already know how to prepare food, TURN to select START and PRESS, to skip following steps. Or, TURN to select Prepare and PRESS.

TURN to select “Doneness” (see p. 15) and PRESS. TURN to adjust, and PRESS.

TURN to START and PRESS. Clock will count down cooking time.

WAIT for tones that signal the end of cooking time.

Follow directions and PRESS.

Using Your Microwave Oven

Using Demo Mode

Using Learning Mode

This program lets you practice using the MICRO-DIAL Control. It enters every programming step with real displays and tones

without

turning on the microwave power.

NOTE: When finished, repeat turning control left to select Off.

TURN to select ON and PRESS.

TURN to select function and PRESS.

TURN to select Learning Mode and PRESS.

TURN to select Demo Mode and PRESS.

PRESS to activate Demo Mode.

TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to select Custom and PRESS.

This program demonstrates the features and capabilities of your microwave hood combination featuring the MICRO-DIAL

System. Microwave cooking simply doesn’t get any quicker, easier or better.

TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to select Custom and PRESS.

Using Hints

This section offers helpful information and suggestions about using and caring for your microwave hood combination.

This example follows Hints about Cleaning, starting with the First Screen.

TURN to select Cleaning and PRESS.

TURN to select Odors and PRESS.

TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to select Hints and PRESS.

Follow instructions on screen.

NOTE: The “book” icon (shown above) will appear at various times during the Learning Mode function to indicate that the oven is operating without microwave power.

Using Your Microwave Oven

Setting the Clock

When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the “Welcome” screen will appear.

NOTES:

• To turn off the clock, select Set Clock and touch OFF/CANCEL. The clock continues to keep the correct time when the display is off.

• To restore the clock display, select Set Clock and PRESS.

TURN to Set Hours and PRESS.

TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to Custom and PRESS.

TURN to set AM or PM and PRESS.

TURN to set Minutes and PRESS.

PRESS to enter the time.

TURN to Set Clock and PRESS.

Using the Child Lock

The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave oven when you do not want them to.

To lock the control panel:

1. TURN to select Custom

PRESS for Next Screen.

2. PRESS to select Child Lock will appear on the display screen.

3. TURN left to CLOSED.

LOCKED will appear when you touch the control or any pad except FAN ON/OFF and LIGHT ON/OFF.

To unlock the control panel:

1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.

2. TURN right to OPEN.

NOTE: The “lock” icon will appear in the top

right corner of the First Screen.

TURN to select Child Lock and PRESS.

TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to select Custom and PRESS.

TURN to CLOSED and PRESS.

Using Your Microwave Oven

Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven. A programming tone will sound each time you press the MICRO-DIAL™ control or touch a pad. One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown.

Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.

Audible signals

Two quick, short tones sound once every minute for the first 15 minutes after an end-of-cooking signal as a reminder if the food has not been removed from the oven.

Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry.

TURN to select Signals and PRESS.

TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to select Custom and PRESS.

Turn dial to select function and “OFF” will be displayed.

To disable the programming tone:

This program lets you store and use up to 10 of your favorite functions, without having to go through the normal selection process.

To save or add a function in Bookmark:

1. TOUCH the FIRST SCREEN pad and PRESS.

2. TURN to select a function; TURN to select food.

3. TOUCH the BOOKMARK pad. PRESS to add

selected function to Bookmark.

To use a function in Bookmark:

1. TOUCH the FIRST SCREEN pad.

2. TOUCH the BOOKMARK pad.

3. TURN to select a bookmarked function and

PRESS.

4. Follow instructions for selected function.

Using Bookmark

To delete a program in Bookmark:

1. TOUCH the FIRST SCREEN pad.

2. TOUCH the BOOKMARK pad. The list of book-

marked functions is displayed.

3. TURN to bookmarked function to be deleted.

4. TOUCH the BOOKMARK pad. Screen displays

deletion confirmation. PRESS to delete selected bookmark function.

NOTES:

• All functions can be placed in Bookmark except Welcome, First Screen, Bookmark, Set Clock, Popcorn, Fan, Light, Turntable, Minute Timer, Manual and preparations screens.

• Bookmarks are stored and displayed in chronological order with the last addition at the top of the list.

• If ten bookmarks are already stored, the addition of another bookmark will automatically cause the deletion of the oldest bookmark.

• If a function already stored as a bookmark is stored again, the bookmarked function will move to the top of the list. All other bookmarks remain the same.

Using Your Microwave Oven

Using the Minute Timer

Using Reheat

You can also use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 90 minutes.

NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET/OFF.

You can reheat microwaveable foods just by choosing a category and quantity. Reheat has preset times and cook powers for 9 categories, plus Manual.

1. TURN dial to select Reheat and PRESS for next screen

2. TURN to select one of 9 Reheat categories, or Manual and PRESS for next screen.

3. TURN to select “Doneness”, if desired, and PRESS. TURN to set or reset “Doneness” and PRESS.

4. TURN to select START and PRESS to activate Reheat program.

NOTE: If you need more or less cooking time, select and adjust “Doneness” before choosing START.

Understanding Doneness Control

For many cooking functions, the screen displays a “Doneness” bar which you control by turning the MICRO-DIALTMcontrol toward Plus or Minus.

For most foods, the maximum and minimum “Doneness” settings add or subtract about 6% from Normal cook time.

For Defrost, the controlled percentage depends on food type and weight.

NOTE: When the “Doneness” function is completed for a specific food, the “Doneness” bar stays at that setting. It does not re-set to the previous setting.

Understanding Sensor Cooking

Food releases humidity during cooking/heating. How much humidity food releases is affected by the quantity, temperature and shape of the food. Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects this

humidity. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food. Just set the MICRO-DIAL control for the food you want to cook or heat.

To set Timer:

1. TOUCH TIMER SET/OFF.

2. TURN to Set Time and PRESS.

3. TURN to START and PRESS. To cancel Timer:

1. TOUCH TIMER SET/OFF.

Using Your Microwave Oven

WHEN TO USE IT

• Quick heating many convenience foods and

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

• Heating cream soups

• Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable casseroles

• 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 nonstirrable casseroles, such as lasagna

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

• Simmering stews

• Melting chocolate

• Heating bread, rolls and pastries

• Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,

poultry, and precooked foods

• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

• Keeping food warm

• Taking chill out of fruit

NAME

High

Medium-High

Medium

Medium-Low, Defrost

Low

Manual Cooking at variable powers

Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent or name which cook power to use. The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number stands for, and the cook power name usually used. It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.

NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cook times. The maximum power for this oven is 1000 watts.

COOK POWER

100% of full power

90% of full power

80% of full power

70% of full power 60% of full power

50% of full power

40% of full power

30% of full power

20% of full power 10% of full power

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. Each percentage stands for a different level of cook power; i.e., 100% equals full power. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking.

1. TOUCH COOK TIME pad.

2. TURN to time and PRESS. TURN to set cook time

and PRESS.

3. TURN to power and PRESS. TURN to cook power and PRESS.

4. TURN to Start and PRESS.

Using Your Microwave Oven

For best results, some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to 4 stages.

You can set your chosen cook functions in any order. However, if you use Defrost, it must be the

first

stage.

To set cooking stages:

1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.

2. TOUCH COOK TIME pad.

3. Enter first-stage cooking time.

TURN to Time and PRESS. TURN to set Time, PRESS to enter Time.

4. Set first-stage cook power. TURN to Power and PRESS.

TURN to set Power, PRESS to enter Power.

5. Complete first-stage program. TURN to Add Stage and PRESS to set.

6. Repeat Steps 3-5 for next stage(s).

7. Start the oven

TURN to select START and PRESS to enter.

Changing instructions

You can change cooking times for a stage any time after that stage starts by turning the MICRO-DIAL™ control.

Manual Cooking in stages

Using Defrost

You can defrost meats, poultry and fish by entering the weight. If the weight is not known, the oven will help you. You can also defrost using manual setting.

Defrosting by weight:

1. TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad. TURN to select

Defrost and PRESS.

2. TURN to select category and PRESS.

3. TURN to select Yes and PRESS.

4. TURN to select weight and PRESS.

5. TURN to START and PRESS.

Defrosting unknown weight:

1. TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad. TURN to select

Defrost and PRESS.

2. TURN to select category and PRESS.

3. TURN to select No. Help me and PRESS.

4. If steaks, chops, or poultry pieces are selected,

TURN to select Size and PRESS.

5. TURN to enter amount and PRESS.

6. TURN to START and PRESS.

Defrosting tips

• Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrost-

ed food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.

• The length of defrosting time varies according to

how solidly the food is frozen.

• The shape of the package affects how quickly

food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.

• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces.

Separated pieces defrost more easily.

• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts

of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.

• For better results, let food stand after defrosting.

• Turn over food during defrosting or standing time.

Break apart and remove food as required.

• When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered

is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

• Before starting, make sure you have removed any

of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.

• Open containers such as cartons before they are

placed in the oven.

• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.

• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a

suitable container.

• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as

sausage.

• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even

defrosting.

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