Wolf Mw24 Owner's Manual
U SE &CARE I NFORMATION
M ICROWAVE O VEN
CONTENTS
Wolf Microwave Oven 3
Safety Instructions and Precautions 4
Wolf Microwave Oven Features 8
Wolf Microwave Oven Installation 10
Wolf Microwave Oven Operation 12
Wolf Microwave Oven Cooking Features 16
Wolf Microwave Oven Cooking Guide 22
Wolf Sensor Cooking 25
Wolf Sensor Cooking Recipes 28
Wolf Microwave Oven Convenience Pads 32
Wolf Convenience Pad Cooking Guide 34
Wolf Dinner Sensor Recipes 36
Wolf Microwave Oven Defrost 41
Wolf Microwave Oven Care 44
Wolf Troubleshooting 45
Wolf Service Information 46
Wolf Warranty 47
As you read this Use & Care Information,
take particular note of the CAUTION and
WARNING symbols when they appear.
This information is important for safe and
efficient use of the Wolf equipment.
In addition, this Use & Care Information may
signal an IMPORTANT NOTE which highlights
information that is especially important.
signals a situation where minor injury or
product damage may occur if you do not
follow instructions.
states a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if precautions are not
followed.
WOLF®is a registered trademark of Wolf Appliance Company, LLC
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THANK YOU
Your purchase of a Wolf microwave oven
attests to the importance you place upon the
quality and performance of your cooking
equipment. We understand this importance
and have designed and built your microwave
oven with quality materials and workmanship
to give you years of dependable service.
We know you are eager to start cooking, but
before you do, please take some time to read
this Use & Care Information. Whether you are
a beginning cook or an expert chef, it will be
to your benefit to familiarize yourself with the
safety practices, features, operation and care
recommendations of the Wolf microwave
oven.
We appreciate your choice of a Wolf Appliance product and welcome any suggestions
or comments you may have. To share your
opinions with us, please call 800-332-9513.
Your Wolf microwave oven is protected by a
warranty that is one of the finest in the
industry. Take a moment to read the warranty
statement on page 47 and refer to it should
service become necessary.
WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Wolf Customer
Service:
800-332-9513
Website:
wolfappliance.com
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this
microwave oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the
microwave oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the microwave oven
if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage
to the: door (bent), hinges and
latches (broken or loosened) or door
seals and sealing surfaces.
The microwave oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
Read all instructions before using
this appliance to reduce the risk
of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
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When using electrical appliances basic
safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
Read this Use and Care Information
carefully before using your new
microwave.
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on
page 3.
This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS” on page 11.
Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs
and sealed containers—for example,
closed glass jars—may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook
or dry food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND PRECAUTIONS
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 nearest Wolf authorized
service center for examination,
repair or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliance.
Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product
near water—for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
Do not immerse cord or plug in
water.
Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter.
See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 44.
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LIQUIDS
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea
are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury
to persons:
Do not overheat the liquid.
Stir the liquid both before and
halfway through heating it.
Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
Use a wide-mouthed container.
After heating, allow the container
to stand in the microwave oven at
least for 20 seconds before
removing the container.
Use extreme care when inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
container.
BUILT-IN
If the oven is installed as a built-in,
observe the following instructions:
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not store anything directly on
top of the appliance surface when
the appliance is in operation.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN
THE OVEN CAVITY:
Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper
or plastic bags before placing bag
in oven.
If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the cavity when not in use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND PRECAUTIONS
CHILDREN
Children below the age of 7 should
use the microwave oven with a
supervising person very near to
them. Children between the ages of
7 and 12 should have a supervising
person in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the
oven comfortably; if not, they
should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be
allowed to lean or swing on the
oven door.
Children should be taught all safety
precautions: use potholders, remove
coverings carefully, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food
because they may be extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child
has mastered one cooking skill they
can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the
microwave oven is not a toy. See
page 18 for Child Lock feature.
FOOD
Puncture egg yolks before cooking
to prevent “explosion”. Don’t cook
eggs in shells.
Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.
Use specially bagged popcorn for
the microwave oven. Listen while
popping corn for the popping to
slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special
Popcorn pad.
Check foods to see that they
are cooked to the United States
Department of Agriculture’s
recommended temperatures.
To test for doneness, insert a meat
thermometer in a thick or dense area
away from fat or bone. Never leave
the thermometer in the food during
cooking, unless it is approved for
microwave oven use.
Don’t heat baby food in original jars.
Transfer baby food to a small dish
and heat carefully, stirring often.
Check temperature before serving.
Don’t heat bottles with nipples on.
Put nipples on bottles after heating
and shake thoroughly. “Wrist”
test before feeding. Don’t heat
disposable bottles.
After heating baked goods with
fillings, pierce outside of food to
release steam and avoid burns.
Don’t heat or cook in closed glass
jars or air tight containers.
Don’t preserve foods by canning
using the microwave oven, as
harmful bacteria may not be
destroyed.
GENERAL SAFETY
ALWAYS use potholders to prevent
burns when handling utensils that
are in contact with hot food. Enough
heat from the food can transfer
through utensils to cause skin burns.
Avoid steam burns by directing
steam away from the face and
hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge
of a dish’s covering and carefully
open popcorn and oven cooking
bags away from the face.
Stay near the oven while it’s in use
and check cooking progress
frequently so that there is no chance
of overcooking food.
NEVER use the cavity for storing
cookbooks or other items.
Select, store and handle food
carefully to preserve its high quality
and minimize the spread of
foodborne bacteria.
Keep waveguide cover clean. Food
residue can cause arcing and fires.
Use care when removing items from
the oven so that the utensil, your
clothes or accessories do not touch
the safety door latches.
If the oven light fails, consult a
Wolf Authorized service center.
NEVER use the oven without the
turntable and support nor turn the
turntable over so that a large dish
could be placed in the oven. The
turntable will turn both clockwise
and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the oven
when it is on to absorb the
microwave energy.
When using the oven at power
levels below 100%, you may hear
the magnetron cycling on and off. It
is normal for the exterior of the oven
to be warm to the touch when
cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of
microwave cooking. Room humidity
and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that
condenses in the oven. Generally,
covered foods will not cause as
much condensation as uncovered
ones. Vents on the oven back must
not be blocked.
The oven is for food preparation
only. It should not be used to dry
clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 1200 watts by
using the IEC Test Procedure. In
using recipes or package directions,
check food a minute or two before
the minimum time and add time
accordingly.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
One touch door open pad
Oven door with see-through window
Safety door latches
Door hinges
Door seals and sealing surfaces
Turntable motor shaft
Removable turntable support
WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
MICROWAVE OVEN
Model MW24
WOLF
WARRANTY
Wolf products
are covered by a
two and five year
residential warranty
(exclusions apply).
See warranty
details at the end
of this guide.
Removable turntable
Ventilation openings (rear)
Oven light
Waveguide cover
Control panel
Interactive display – 99 minutes, 99 seconds
Menu label
One touch
door open pad
Oven door
with see-through
window
Interactive display
Safety door
latches
Rating plate
Door hinges
Door seals and
sealing surfaces
Turntable
Ventilation
openings (rear)
Oven light
Waveguide cover
Control panel
Menu label
Data plate (located on
bottom of microwave)
Keep wave guide cover clean. Food residue
can cause arcing and fires.
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WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
The two-line, visual interactive display spells
out operating steps and shows cooking hints.
When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the
HELP
pad to read a specific hint which may
assist you.
INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
MENU LABEL FOR CONVENIENCE PADS
CONTROL PANEL
Sensor
Cooking Pads
Convenience
Pads (see inside
microwave oven
door)
Timer/Clock Pad
Stop/Clear Pad
Help Pad
Power Level Pad
Number Pads
Keep Warm Pad
Add A Minute Pad
Quick On/Start Pad
BREAKFAST
1. Scrambled Eggs
2. Bacon
3. Hot Cereal
4. Rolls & Muffins
5. Frozen Breakfast Foods
LUNCH
1. Meal in a Cup
2. Hot Dogs in Buns
3. Soup
4. Microwave Pizza
5. Frozen Sandwich
DINNER
1. Saucy Chicken
2. Hawaiian Pork
3. Fiesta Chili
4. Glazed Salmon
5. Healthy Frittata
Super Defrost Auto Defrost
1. 1 lb Ground Meat 4. Ground Meat
2. 1 lb Boneless Chicken 5. Steaks, Chops or Fish
3. 2 lb Bone-in Chicken Pieces 6. Chicken Pieces
DEFROST
7. Roast
8. Casserole or Soup
RECIPES
1. Beef Wraps
2. Mexican Chicken
3. Italian Salad
4. Tuna Macaroni
5. Garden Medley
BEVERAGE
1. To make Coffee or Tea
2. Reheat
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UNPACKING YOUR MICROWAVE
Remove all packing materials from inside
the oven cavity; however,
Do not remove
the waveguide cover,
which is located on
the right cavity wall, see illustration below.
Read enclosures and save this Use and
Care Information for future reference.
Remove the feature sticker (if there is one),
from the outside of the door.
Check the oven for any damage, such as
misaligned or bent door, damaged door
seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose
door hinges and latches and dents inside
the cavity or on the door. If there is any
damage, do not operate the oven and
contact your dealer or Wolf authorized
service center.
WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
CHOOSING A LOCATION
FREE-STANDING
You will use the oven frequently so plan its
location for ease of use. It’s wise, if possible,
to have counter space on at least one side of
the oven. Allow at least two inches on the
sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air
circulation.
BUILT-IN
Your microwave oven can be built into a
cabinet or wall by itself or above a Wolf 30"
(762) wall oven. Refer to the installation
instructions in both the wall oven and Wolf’s
Microwave Trim Kit. The trim kit includes finish
trim strips, ducts, installation instructions and
information on the location of the power
supply. To request the trim kit, contact your
dealer. Be sure to check the local building
code, as it may require the opening be
enclosed with sides, ceiling and rear partition.
The proper functioning of the oven does not
require the enclosure.
Safety
door
latches
Hinges
Door seals and sealing surfaces
Waveguide cover
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WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLATION
Grounding Plug
Grounding-Type
Electrical Outlet
Electrical Grounding Plug
EXTENSION CORD
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use
only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the microwave oven. The
marked rating of the extension cord should be
AC 115-120 volt, 15 amp. or more.
Be careful not to drape the cord over the
countertop or table where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.
This outlet must be checked by a qualified
electrician to see if it is wired with correct
polarity. Verify that the outlet provides 120-volt
power and is correctly grounded. It is not
recommended using a GFCI circuit, this may
cause product operation interruptions.
NOTES:
If you have any questions about the
grounding or electrical instructions, consult
a qualified electrician or service person.
Neither WOLF nor the dealer can accept any
liability for damage to the oven or personal
injury resulting from failure to observe the
correct electrical connection procedures.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by
the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check
that the convection microwave oven is on a
different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or
TV as far away from the oven as feasible or
check position and signal of receiving antenna.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Wolf microwave oven requires a separate,
grounded 110/120 VAC, 60 Hz power supply.
The service should have its own 15 amp circuit
breaker, and a grounded 3-prong receptacle
should be located within reach of the power
cord.
The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded.
Should you only have a 2-prong outlet, have a
qualified electrician install the correct wall
receptacle.
A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and
used temporarily if local codes allow. Follow
package directions.
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce risk of becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This appliance must be
grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must
be plugged into a wall receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk
of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
SIGNS OF DONENESS
Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
Center bottom of dish is very hot to the
touch.
Poultry thigh joints move easily.
Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
Arrange food carefully.
Place thickest
areas towards outside of dish.
Watch cooking time.
Cook for the shortest
amount of time indicated and add more as
needed. Severely overcooked food can
smoke or ignite.
Cover foods while cooking.
Check recipe
or cookbook for suggestions: paper towels,
wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid.
Covers prevent spattering and help foods
to cook evenly.
Shield with small flat pieces of
aluminum foil
any thin areas of meat or
poultry to prevent overcooking before
dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
(See page 13 for details.)
Stir foods from outside to center
of dish
once or twice during cooking, if possible.
Turn foods over once during microwaving
to speed cooking of such foods as chicken
and hamburgers. Large items like roasts
must be turned over at least once.
Rearrange foods
such as meatballs
halfway through cooking both from top to
bottom and from the center of the dish to
the outside.
Add standing time.
Remove food from
oven and stir, if possible. Cover for standing
time which allows the food to finish
cooking without overcooking.
Check for doneness.
Look for signs
indicating that cooking temperatures have
been reached.
WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION
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COOKWARE SUGGESTIONS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware.
Many pieces already in your kitchen can be
used successfully in your new microwave
oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch
the interior walls during cooking.
For further reference about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or
follow recipe suggestions.
Use these utensils for safe microwave
cooking and reheating:
glass ceramic
heat-resistant glass
microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
microwave-safe plastics
paper plates
browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer’s
directions.)
These items can be used for short time
reheating of foods that have little fat or
sugar in them:
wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE:
dishes with metallic trim
non-heat-resistant glass
non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
recycled paper products
brown paper bags
food storage bags
metal twist-tie
metal pans and bakeware
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To check if a dish is safe
for microwaving, place the empty dish in the
oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
Carefully test the plate and if a dish becomes
very hot, DO NOT use it for microwaving.
The following coverings are ideal:
Paper towels
are good for covering foods
for reheating and absorbing fat while
cooking bacon.
Wax paper
can be used for cooking and
reheating.
Plastic wrap
that is specially marked for
microwave use can be used for cooking and
reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to
touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
Lids
that are microwave-safe are a good
choice because heat is kept near the food to
hasten cooking.
Oven cooking bags
are good for large
meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO
NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit
bag so steam can escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your
microwave oven:
Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on the food can be used to shield
areas that are either defrosting or cooking
too quickly.
Foil should not come closer than one inch
to any surface of the oven.
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before
you purchase so that they meet your needs. A
microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in
determining correct doneness and assure you
that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Wolf is not responsible for any damage
to the oven when accessories are used.
WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION
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WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION
STOP/CLEAR
Touch
STOP/CLEAR
to:
Erase if you make a mistake during
programming.
Cancel timer.
Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
Return the time of day to the display.
Cancel a program during cooking, touch
twice.
TIME COOKING
Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes
and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the
seconds after the minutes, even if they are
both zeros.
Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes
at 100%.
1)
Enter cooking time.
5 0 0
2)
Touch
QUICK ON/START
.
5:00
5:00
BEFORE OPERATING
Before operating your new microwave oven,
make sure you read and understand the Use
and Care information completely.
Before the oven can be used, follow these
procedures:
1)
Plug in oven. Close the door. The oven
display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND
PRESS CLOCK.
2)
Touch
STOP/CLEAR
.
will appear.
TO SET THE CLOCK
Suppose you want to enter the correct time
of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).
1)
Touch
TIMER/CLOCK
and number 2.
2)
Enter the correct time of day by touching
the numbers in sequence.
1 2 3 0
3)
Touch
TIMER/CLOCK
again.
This is a 12-hour clock. If the incorrect clock
time is entered, ERROR will appear in the
display. Touch
STOP/CLEAR
and re-enter
the time.
12:30
12:30
TIME OF
DAY
ENTER
:
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WOLF MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION
TO SET POWER LEVEL
There are eleven preset power levels. Touch
POWER LEVEL
the specified number of times
for desired percentage of power as shown in
the chart.
Using lower power levels increases the
cooking time which is recommended for foods
such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of
meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific
recommendations.
Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes
at 30%.
1)
Enter defrosting time
5 0 0
.
2)
Touch
POWER LEVEL
eight times or hold
until the desired power appears.
3)
Touch
QUICK ON/START
.
4)
When the defrost time is complete, a long
tone will sound and END will appear in the
display.
END
5:00
30
5:00
TOUCH % POWER LEVEL
Power Level x 1 100% High
Power Level x 2 90%
Power Level x 3 80%
Power Level x 4 70% Medium High
Power Level x 5 60%
Power Level x 6 50% Medium
Power Level x 7 40%
Power Level x 8 30% Med Low/Defrost
Power Level x 9 20%
Power Level x 10 10% Low
Power Level x 11 0%
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