Wolf Appliance Company MW24 User Manual
USE & CARE GUIDE
Microwave Oven
Contents
Important Note
Wolf Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Instructions and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microwave Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Microwave Oven Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Microwave Oven Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sensor Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Convenience Pad Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Microwave Oven Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wolf Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Features and specifications are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit our website, wolfappliance.com for the
most up-to-date information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in
parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specified.
o ensure the safe and efficient use of Wolf equipment,
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please take note of the following types of highlighted
information throughout this guide:
IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is especially
important.
CAUTION signals a situation where minor injury or product
damage may occur if instructions are not followed.
WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if precautions are not followed.
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Thank You
our purchase of a Wolf microwave oven attests to the
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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 guide.
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.
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 at the end of this guide 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The microwave oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
Safety Instructions and Precautions 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE 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:
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Read this use & care guide and all instructions
carefully before using the appliance.
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Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS found on page 11.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—are
able to explode and should not be heated in this
oven.
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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 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.
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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.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
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Do not store 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.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
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See door surface cleaning instructions on
page 43.
BUILT-IN APPLICATIONS
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Do not mount over a sink.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
Safety Instructions and Precautions 5
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN:
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Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
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Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
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If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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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 THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
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Do not overheat the liquid.
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Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
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Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks. Use a wide-mouth container.
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After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before
removing the container.
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Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions and Precautions 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
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Always use pot holders 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.
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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.
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Stay near the microwave oven while it is in use
and check cooking progress frequently so that
there is no chance of overcooking food.
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Never use the oven cavity for storing cookbooks
or other items.
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Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
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Keep the waveguide cover clean. Food residue
can cause arcing and fires. Refer to page 43.
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Use care when removing items from the oven so
that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do
not touch the safety door latches.
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Always have food in the microwave oven when it
is on to absorb the microwave energy.
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Never use the microwave oven without the
turntable and support. Never turn the turntable
over so that a large dish can be placed in the
oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and
counterclockwise.
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If the oven light fails, consult Wolf factory certified
service.
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When using the microwave 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.
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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.
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The microwave oven is for food preparation only.
It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
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Your microwave 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.
Safety Instructions and Precautions 7
FOOD
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Check foods to see that they are cooked to USDA
recommended temperatures.
160°F
(70°C)
—Fresh pork, ground meat, boneless
white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen
prepared food.
165°F
(75°C)
—Leftovers, ready-to-reheat
refrigerated, and deli and carry-out fresh food.
170°F
(75°C)
—White meat of poultry.
180°F
(80°C)
—Dark meat of poultry.
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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.
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Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent
explosion. Do not cook eggs in shells or reheat
whole eggs.
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Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot
dogs and sausages so that steam escapes.
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Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave
oven. Listen while popping corn for the popping
to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use the special
POPCORN touch pad. Do not exceed the
maximum time on popcorn package.
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Do not heat baby food in original jars. Transfer
baby food to a small dish and heat carefully,
stirring often. Check temperature before serving.
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Do not heat bottles with nipples on. Put nipples
on bottles after heating and shake thoroughly.
Wrist-test before feeding. Do not heat disposable
bottles.
After heating baked goods with fillings, pierce
outside of food to release steam and avoid burns.
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Do not heat or cook in closed glass jars or air tight
containers.
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Do not preserve foods by canning using the
microwave oven, as harmful bacteria may not be
destroyed.
CHILDREN
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Children below the age of seven should use the
microwave oven with a supervising person very
near to them. Children ages 7–12 should have a
supervising person in the same room.
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The child must be able to reach the microwave
oven comfortably; if not, they should stand on a
sturdy stool.
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At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or
swing on the oven door.
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Children should be taught all safety precautions:
use pot holders, remove coverings carefully, pay
special attention to packages that crisp food
because they may be extra hot.
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Do not assume that because a child has mastered
one cooking skill they can cook everything.
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Children need to learn that the microwave oven is
not a toy. Refer to page 16 for the control lock
feature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Microwave Oven Features
English, French and Spanish language options.
Built-in or freestanding option for design versatility.
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• Built-in trim kits available to match Wolf L series and
E series ovens.
• Large-capacity interior.
• Easy-to-operate touch control panel and programma-
ble power options.
• Sensor cooking to monitor and adjust settings.
• Warming feature for gentle heating.
• Turntable is removable for easy cleaning.
• Interactive visual display with timer up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds.
STANDARD MICROWAVE OVEN
Model MW24
Waveguide cover
Menu label
• Menu label and food guide.
• Interior light and window in door.
• One-touch door open pad.
• Safety door latches will not allow oven to operate
unless door is closed.
• Control panel can be deactivated or locked.
• Two and five year residential warranty—exclusions
apply—see warranty at the end of this guide.
Touch control
panel
Location of
rating plate
Removable
turntable
Interactive visual
display
Interior light
Convenience
pads
One-touch door
open pad
Trim kits match L
and E series ovens
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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
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
DEFROST
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
7. Roast
8. Casserole or Soup
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Control Panel
he control panel of the Wolf microwave oven features
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touch controls and an interactive visual display. Refer to
the control panel illustration for location of the touch pads.
The control panel features sensor cooking pads that can
be used to cook many foods without having to calculate
cooking time or power level. The control panel also offers
six convenience pads to assist with meal preparation. The
menu label on the inside front face of the oven, lists the
foods programmed into the convenience pads. Refer to
the illustration below. Follow cooking instructions in the
interactive visual display.
VISUAL DISPLAY
When the microwave oven is in use, features, cooking
instructions and timer functions will appear in the interactive visual display. When the oven is not in use, the time of
day will be displayed. If the HELP indicator is lighted in the
display, touch the HELP pad on the control panel for a
specific cooking hint which may assist you. Refer to the
illustration below.
Visual Display
Help Pad
ensor
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Cooking Pads
Convenience
Pads
Power Level
Pad
Number Pads
Visual display.
Menu label for convenience pads.
Help Indicator
Timer/Clock
Pad
Stop/Clear Pad
Control panel.
Keep Warm Pad
Add Minute Pad
Quick On /Start
Pad
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Installation
BUILT-IN APPLICATION
Your microwave oven can be built into a cabinet or wall
by itself or can be used above a Wolf 30"
E series built-in oven.
Refer to installation instructions provided with the
microwave oven trim kit and the Wolf built-in oven (if
applicable). Do not install above any other type of built-in
oven. The trim kit includes finish trim strips, ducts,
installation instructions and information on the location
of the power supply. To order the trim kit, contact your
authorized Wolf dealer.
Be sure to check the local building code as it may require
that the opening be enclosed with sides, ceiling and rear
partition. The proper functioning of the microwave oven
does not require the enclosure.
FREESTANDING APPLICATION
You will use the microwave oven frequently, so plan its
freestanding location for ease of use. If possible, allow for
counter space on at least one side of the oven. Allow at
least two inches (5 cm) on the sides, top and at the rear of
the oven for air circulation.
(762) L series or
UNPACK THE MICROWAVE OVEN
Remove and recycle all packing materials from the exterior
and inside the oven cavity. Do not remove the waveguide
cover, which is located on the right interior wall of the
oven. Refer to the illustration on page 8. Read enclosures
and save this use & care guide for future reference.
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 microwave oven and contact your dealer or
Wolf factory certified service.
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GROUNDING
PLUG
GROUNDED
ELECTRICAL OUTLET
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Electrical Requirements
he Wolf microwave oven requires a separate, grounded
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110/120 V AC, 60 Hz electrical supply. The service should
have its own 15 amp circuit breaker. A grounded 3-prong
receptacle should be located within reach of the power
cord. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is not recommended and may cause interruption
of operation.
The microwave oven is equipped with a power cord with a
3-prong grounding plug. The power cord must be plugged
into a mating 3-prong grounded outlet. If you only have a
2-prong outlet, have a qualified electrician install a
properly grounded outlet. If you have any questions about
the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified
electrician or service technician.
The power cord provided with the microwave oven is short
to reduce the risk of it becoming entangled or tripping
over it. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician install an outlet near the appliance.
The outlet must be checked by a qualified electrician to
see if it is wired with correct polarity. Verify that the outlet
provides 120-volts and is properly grounded.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Wolf cannot accept any liability for
damage to the microwave oven or personal injury resulting
from failure to observe the correct electrical connection
procedures.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The oven is equipped
with a cord having 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.
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
oven. Make sure the cord does not hang over the countertop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
The marked rating of the extension cord should be
115/120 V AC, 15 amp or more.
Grounded electrical supply.
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Microwave Oven Operation
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oven, make sure you read and understand the operation
instructions completely.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The microwave oven cannot be used
for cooking without the turntable in place. Never restrict
movement of the turntable.
If the electrical supply to the oven should be interrupted,
the display will read ENJOY YOUR MICROWAVE PRESS
CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is reinstated.
If this occurs during cooking, the program will be erased.
The time of day will also be erased. Touch STOP/CLEAR
and reset the clock for the time of day.
BEFORE OPERATING
1) Plug in oven. Close the door. The display will read
WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK.
2) Touch STOP/CLEAR. The display will show:
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efore operating your new microwave
Time-of-Day Clock
TO SET THE CLOCK
1) Touch TIMER /CLOCK and number 2. The display
will show:
TIMEENTER
2) Touch number pads for the time of day and touch
TIMER/CLOCK again.
The oven has a 12-hour clock. If an incorrect clock time is
entered, an error message will appear in the display. Touch
STOP/CLEAR and enter the correct time.
Time Cooking
The microwave oven can be programmed to cook for up
to 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 by touching numbers 5 0 0.
3) Set the clock.
TOUCH STOP/CLEAR TO:
• Clear the display and return the time of day to the
display.
• Cancel the timer.
• Stop the oven temporarily during time cooking.
• Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
• Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice for time
cooking.
5.00
2) Touch QUICK ON /START.
3) When cooking time is complete, an audible tone will
sound and the display will show:
END
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Power Level
he microwave oven has eleven preset power levels.
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Using lower power levels increases the cooking time
which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk
and long slow cooking of meats.
Touch POWER LEVEL the specified number of times for
desired percentage of power as shown in the chart below.
Consult a microwave cookbook or recipe for specific
recommendations.
Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%:
1) Enter defrost time by touching numbers 5 0 0.
5.00
2) Touch POWER LEVEL 8 times for 30%, or hold until the
desired power level appears in the display.
30
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3) Touch QUICK ON /START.
4) When defrost time is complete, an audible tone will
sound and the display will show:
END
Multiple Sequence Cooking
he microwave oven can be programmed for up to four
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automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power
level setting to another automatically.
Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at
100% and then continue to cook for 30 minutes at 50%:
1) Enter cooking time by touching numbers 5 0 0. Then
touch POWER LEVEL for 100% power.
5.00
2) Enter second cooking time 3 0 0 0. Then touch POWER
LEVEL 6 times for 50% power.
30.00
3) Touch QUICK ON /START.
• If 100% is selected as the final sequence, it is not
necessary to touch POWER LEVEL.
• To view the power level, simply touch POWER LEVEL.
As long as you are touching POWER LEVEL, the power
level will be displayed.
• Keep warm can be programmed continuously even if
four cooking sequences have been set.
Touch Level Power
POWER LEVEL High 100%
POWER LEVEL x2 90%
POWER LEVEL x3 80%
POWER LEVEL x4 Medium High 70%
POWER LEVEL x5 60%
POWER LEVEL x6 Medium 50%
POWER LEVEL x7 40%
POWER LEVEL x8 Medium Low /Defrost 30%
POWER LEVEL x9 20%
POWER LEVEL x10 Low 10%
POWER LEVEL x11 0%
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Timer
he microwave oven features an independent timer that
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can be set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Suppose you want to time a 3-minute phone call:
1) Touch TIMER /CLOCK and the number 1.
2) Enter time by touching numbers 3 0 0.
The display will show:
3.00
TIMER
3) Touch TIMER /CLOCK. The timer will count down.
4) After the timer cycle ends, the display will show:
TIMER IS
FINISH ED
5) To cancel the timer before the timing cycle ends, touch
STOP/CLEAR.
Add Minute
he add minute feature allows you to cook for a minute at
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100% by simply touching ADD MINUTE. You can also
extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly
touching ADD MINUTE during manual cooking.
Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one minute:
1) Place soup in microwave-safe dish on turntable.
2) Touch ADD MINUTE. The cooking time will count down
from 1 minute.
1.00
• Touch ADD MINUTE within 1 minute after cooking,
closing the door, touching STOP/CLEAR or during
cooking.
• Add minute cannot be used with sensor cooking or the
keep warm feature.
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Quick On
he quick on feature allows you to cook at 100% power
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by touching QUICK ON/START continuously. Quick on is
ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below
boiling. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes.
Suppose you want to melt cheese on a piece of toast:
1) Place toast on microwave-safe dish on turntable.
2) Touch and hold QUICK ON/START. The cooking time
will begin counting up.
3) When the cheese is melted as desired, discontinue
holding QUICK ON/START. Oven stops immediately.
• Touch QUICK ON/START within 3 minutes after
cooking, closing the door or touching STOP /CLEAR.
• Quick on can only be used three times in a row. If more
times are needed, open and close the door or touch
STOP/CLEAR.
• Note the time it takes for frequently used foods and
program that time for future reference.
Time Adjustment
he time adjustment feature allows you to add more time
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or reduce the time for cooking in any of the sensor
cooking settings, except DINNER and RECIPES.
• To add more time, touch POWER LEVEL once before
touching QUICK ON/START. The display will show:
MORE
• To reduce the time, touch POWER LEVEL twice before
touching QUICK ON/START. The display will show:
LESS
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