Wolf Mw24 Owner's Manual

M I C R O WAV E O V E N

USE & CARE INFORMATION

C O N T E N T S

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.

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.

In addition, this Use & Care Information may signal an IMPORTANT NOTE which highlights information that is especially important.

WOLF® is a registered trademark of Wolf Appliance Company, LLC

W O L F MICROWAVE OVEN

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.

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.

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.

C O N TA C T

I N F O R M AT I O N

Wolf Customer Service: 800-332-9513

Website:

wolfappliance.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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.

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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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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

	FOOD	CHILDREN

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.

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.

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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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W O L F

WA R R A N T Y

Wolf products are covered by a two and five year

residential warranty (exclusions apply). See warranty details at the end of this guide.

W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N FEATURES

MICROWAVE OVEN F E AT U R E S
		One touch door open pad		Removable turntable
		Oven door with see-through window		Ventilation openings (rear)
		Safety door latches		Oven light
		Door hinges		Waveguide cover
		Door seals and sealing surfaces		Control panel
		Turntable motor shaft		Interactive display – 99 minutes, 99 seconds
		Removable turntable support		Menu label

M I C RO WAV E O V E N

Model MW24

Rating plate

Safety door latches

Oven door

with see-through window

Door seals and	Ventilation	Menu label	Oven light
sealing surfaces	openings (rear)

Interactive display

Control panel

One touch door open pad

Door hinges	Turntable	Waveguide cover			Data plate (located on
					bottom of microwave)

Keep wave guide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and fires.

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W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N FEATURES

INTERACTIVE D I S P L AY

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.

I N T E R A C T I V E D I S P L AY

C O N T RO L PA N E L

Help Pad

Sensor

Cooking Pads

Convenience Pads (see inside microwave oven door)

Power Level Pad

Number Pads

Keep Warm Pad

Timer/Clock Pad

Add A Minute Pad

Stop/Clear Pad

Quick On/Start Pad

M E N U L A B E L F O R C O N V E N I E N C E PA D S

BREAKFAST		LUNCH		DINNER			DEFROST			RECIPES		BEVERAGE
1.	Scrambled Eggs	1.	Meal in a Cup	1.	Saucy Chicken	Super Defrost		Auto Defrost		1.	Beef Wraps	1. To make Coffee or Tea
2.	Bacon	2.	Hot Dogs in Buns	2.	Hawaiian Pork	1.	1 lb Ground Meat	4.	Ground Meat	2.	Mexican Chicken	2. Reheat
3.	Hot Cereal	3.	Soup	3.	Fiesta Chili	2.	1 lb Boneless Chicken	5.	Steaks, Chops or Fish	3.	Italian Salad
4.	Rolls & Muffins	4.	Microwave Pizza	4.	Glazed Salmon	3.	2 lb Bone-in Chicken Pieces	6.	Chicken Pieces	4. Tuna Macaroni
5.	Frozen Breakfast Foods	5.	Frozen Sandwich	5.	Healthy Frittata			7.	Roast	5.	Garden Medley
								8.	Casserole or Soup

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W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N INSTALLATION

UNPACKING YO U R M I C RO WAV E

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.

CHOOSING A L O C AT I O N

F R E E - S TA N D I N G

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.

B U I LT- I N

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.

Hinges

Waveguide cover

Safety door latches

Door seals and sealing surfaces

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W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL R E Q U I R E M E N T S

The Wolf microwave oven requires a separate, grounded 110/120 VAC, 60 Hz power supply.

	The service should have its own 15 amp circuit			Improper use of the grounding plug can
				result in a risk of electric shock.
	breaker, and a grounded 3-prong receptacle
	should be located within reach of the power
	cord.		E X T E N S I O N C O R D
	The oven is equipped with a 3-prong ground-
			If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use
	ing plug. It must be plugged into a wall recep-
			only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
	tacle that is properly installed and grounded.
			grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will
	Should you only have a 2-prong outlet, have a
			accept the plug on the microwave oven. The
	qualified electrician install the correct wall
			marked rating of the extension cord should be
	receptacle.
			AC 115-120 volt, 15 amp. or more.
	A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and
			Be careful not to drape the cord over the
	used temporarily if local codes allow. Follow
			countertop or table where it can be pulled on
	package directions.
			by children or tripped over accidentally.
	A short power-supply cord is provided to
			This outlet must be checked by a qualified
	reduce risk of becoming entangled in or
			electrician to see if it is wired with correct
	tripping over a longer cord.
			polarity. Verify that the outlet provides 120-volt
	IMPORTANT NOTE: This appliance must be		power and is correctly grounded. It is not
			recommended using a GFCI circuit, this may
	grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord a
			cause product operation interruptions.
	grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must
	be plugged into a wall receptacle that is		NOTES:
	properly installed and grounded in accordance
	with the National Electrical Code and local			If you have any questions about the
	codes and ordinances. In the event of an			grounding or electrical instructions, consult
	electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk			a qualified electrician or service person.
	of electric shock by providing an escape wire			Neither WOLF nor the dealer can accept any
	for the electric current.
				liability for damage to the oven or personal
				injury resulting from failure to observe the
				correct electrical connection procedures.
			R A D I O O R T V I N T E R F E R E N C E
	Grounding Plug		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.

Grounding-Type

Electrical Outlet

Electrical Grounding Plug

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W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N OPERATION

ABOUT M I C RO WAV E C O O K I N G

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.

S I G N S O F D O N E N E S S

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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W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N OPERATION

COOKWARE S U G G E S T I O N S

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.

A C C E S S O R I E S

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.

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W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N OPERATION

BEFORE O P E R AT I N G

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 S E T T H E C L O C K

Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).

1)Touch TIMER/CLOCK and number 2.

ENTER

TIME OF

DAY

2)Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence. 1 2 3 0

12:30

3)Touch TIMER/CLOCK again.

12:30

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.

S TO P / C L E A R

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.

T I M E C O O K I N G

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

5:00

2)Touch QUICK ON/START.

5:00

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W O L F M I C RO WAV E O V E N OPERATION

TO S E T 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.

TO U C H	% P O W E R		L E V E L
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%

Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.

1)Enter defrosting time 5 0 0.

5:00

2)Touch POWER LEVEL eight times or hold until the desired power appears.

30

3)Touch QUICK ON/START.

5:00

4)When the defrost time is complete, a long tone will sound and END will appear in the display.

END

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