LG Electronics USA C156XFA Microwave Oven User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY............................................................. 3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ......................... 3
Grounding Instructions........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions ............................. 4
Sensor Cook ..................................................... 16
Sensor Popcorn ................................................ 16
Sensor Reheat .................................................. 16
Sensor Cook Guide ..................................... 17-19
Sensor Reheat Guide ....................................... 20
Defrost Auto/Time ............................................. 21
Auto Defrost ...................................................... 21
Auto Defrost Chart ............................................ 21
Time Defrost ..................................................... 22
Ez-Defrost ......................................................... 22
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ...................................... 5-11
Specifications...................................................... 5
Installation........................................................... 5
Parts and Accessories ........................................ 6
Built-In Kits.......................................................... 6
Control Panel ...................................................... 7
Cooking Comparison Guide................................ 8
Cookware Guide ................................................. 9
Using the Oven Rack.......................................... 9
Tips for Microwave Cooking ............................. 10
Precautions ....................................................... 11
Cleaning ............................................................ 11
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............. 12-22
Setting the Clock............................................... 12
Timer On/Off ..................................................... 12
Child Lock ......................................................... 12
Ez On ................................................................ 12
Warm Hold ........................................................ 13
Reminder .......................................................... 13
Recall ................................................................ 13
Start/Pause ....................................................... 13
Clear ................................................................. 13
More/Less ......................................................... 14
Custom Set ....................................................... 14
Custom Set Chart ............................................. 14
Timed Cooking .................................................. 14
Help................................................................... 14
Multi-Stage Cooking.......................................... 15
Microwave Power Levels .................................. 15
Sensor Touch Operation Instruction ................. 16
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
CONVECTION OVEN ........................................ 23
Tips for Convection Cooking............................. 23
Precautions ....................................................... 23
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN .......... 24-30
Auto Bake ......................................................... 24
Auto Roast ........................................................ 24
Auto Bake Guide............................................... 25
Auto Roast Guide ............................................. 26
Convection ........................................................ 27
Convection Cooking Guide.......................... 28-30
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
COMBINATION OVEN ....................................... 31
Tips for Combination Cooking .......................... 31
Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking ............. 31
Precautions ....................................................... 31
Combination...................................................... 31
USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN ............... 32
Combination Cooking Guide............................. 32
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE.......................... 33
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ............................ 34
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 35-37
Questions and Answers............................... 35-36
Before Calling for Service ................................. 37
The serial number is found on the front of this
unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a
permanent record of your purchase.
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Purchase From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Model No.:
Serial No.:
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
• 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.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage to
the:
- door (bent),
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance 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. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
The marked rating of the extension cord shall
be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance, or . . .
2. 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 appliance.
NOTES:
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1)
the marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type
3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
w WARNING w
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded, and either:
1. 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 appliance.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your
oven.
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. 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.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. 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.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. 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, and the like.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. 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.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
17. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal
injury.
18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.
19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.
20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become
overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients
(instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results,
stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
Power Supply
MC-156SH
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power
Consumption
Microwave
Convection
1,500 W
1,500 W
Power Output
Microwave
Convection
1,000W*
1,500W
Frequency
Rated Current
2,450 MHz
Microwave
Convection
13 A
13 A
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)
225/8˝ x 147/8˝ x 20˝
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)
151/4˝ x 107/8˝ x 151/4˝
Capacity of Oven Cavity
1.5 Cu. Ft.
*IEC 705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
INSTALLATION
A. Circuits
D. Do not block the air vents
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a
20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a
licensed electrician.
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.
B. Voltage Warning
E. Radio interference
The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven name plate located on
the front or on the side of the control panel of the oven.
Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your
microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of
proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV
or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the
oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the
TV or radio.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the
receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
C. Placement of the Oven
Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your
kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.
Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen
countertop or a specially designed microwave oven
cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not
place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow
around the oven is important. Allow at least 2 inches
of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for
proper ventilation.
NOTES:
• Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.
• You can build your microwave oven into a wall or
cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the
“Built-In Kits” section.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide
1 Glass Turntable
1 Rotating Ring
1 Metal Rack
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal
Display Window
Control Panel
Safety Interlock
System
Glass Turntable
Metal Rack
Rotating Ring
NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.
It is not recommended for commercial use.
BUILT-IN KITS
You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits.
These kits are available from your dealer.
SIZE
COLOR
KIT MODEL NO.
27˝
30˝
White
White
CMK-1527W
CMK-1530W
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL PANEL
1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and
indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. AUTO BAKE: Touch this pad to bake foods
automatically.
3. AUTO ROAST: Touch this pad to roast foods
automatically.
4. CONVECTION COOK: Touch this pad to cook
with convection manually.
5. COMBINATION ROAST: Touch this pad to cook
with combination roast.
6. COMBINATION BAKE: Touch this pad to cook
combination bake.
7. SENSOR COOK: Touch this pad to cook without
entering a cook power or time.
8. SENSOR POPCORN: Touch this pad to pop
popcorn without entering a cook power or time.
9. SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat
without entering a cook power or time.
10. MORE: Touch this pad to add time to Sensor
Cook, Time Cook, and other oven functions, or to
increase temperature for the convection cooking.
11. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract time from
Sensor Cook, Time Cook, and other oven
functions, or to decrease temperature in the
convection cooking.
12. TIMER ON/OFF: Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
13. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound
control, clock Off or On, scroll speed, Demo Off
or On, lbs °F/kg °C.
14. WARM HOLD: Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked foods warm in your microwave oven.
15. HELP: Touch this pad for feature information.
16. DEFROST AUTO/TIME: Touch this pad to
defrost foods by entering weight or cook time.
17. EZ-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods
quickly.
18. EZ ON: Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook
power for 1 minute to 99 minutes, 59 seconds.
19. NUMBER PADS: Touch number pads to enter
cook time, power level, quantities, or weights.
20. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cook time.
21. POWER: Touch this pad to set a cook power.
22. REMINDER: Touch this pad to use your oven like
an alarm clock.
23. RECALL: Touch this pad to repeat the previous
manual cooking program.
24. START/PAUSE: Touch this pad to start all
entries, stop cooking without opening the door, or
pause the oven temporarily during cooking.
25. CLEAR: Touch this pad to clear all entries during
cooking and programming.
26. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
More
Less
Clock
Timer
On/Off
Convection
Auto
Bake
Cook
Auto
Roast
Combination
Roast
Bake
Microwave
Sensor
Cook
Sensor
Popcorn
Defrost
Auto/Time
Sensor
Reheat
Ez-Defrost
Time
Power
Custom
Set
Warm
Hold
Reminder
Recall
Clear
Start/
Pause
Help
Ez On
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options: microwave cooking,
convection cooking, and combination cooking.
Combination cooking combines microwave energy
with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while
browning and crisping to perfection.
Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency
radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through
the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster
than regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food
directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven.
Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly
convenient because less time is spent in food
preparation.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking,
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection, and combination
cooking.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in
flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food
surfaces.
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
COOKING
METHOD
Microwave energy is
distributed evenly
throughout the oven for fast,
thorough cooking of food.
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and sealed-in
juices.
Microwave energy and
convection heat combine to
cook foods in up to one-half
the time of regular ovens,
while browning and sealing
in juices.
HEAT SOURCE
Microwave energy.
Circulating heated air.
Microwave energy and
circulating heated air.
HEAT
CONDUCTION
Heat produced within food
by instant energy
penetration.
Heat conducted from
outside of food to inside.
Food heats from instant
energy from penetration and
heat conducted from outside
of food.
BENEFITS
• Fast, high efficiency
cooking.
• Oven and surroundings do
not get hot.
• Easy clean-up.
• Aids in browning and seals
in flavor.
• Cooks some foods faster
than regular ovens.
• Shortened cooking time
from microwave energy.
• Browning and crisping
from convection heat.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKWARE GUIDE
Microwave Cooking
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven.
However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
Convection Cooking
• Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is
important.
• Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.
• Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce
a light, tender crust.
• Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the
cleanability of glass.
Combination Cooking
• Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may
cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.
• Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but is not recommended for foods
that require crusting or all-around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
COOKWARE
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ceramics, China
Yes
(Do not use china
with gold or silver trim.)
Yes
Yes
Metal Cookware
No
Yes
No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
No
No
No
Microwave-Safe Plastic
Yes
No
Yes*
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper
Yes
No
No
Paper Products
Yes
No
No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood
Yes
No
No
Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass
* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F
USING THE OVEN RACK
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
No
Yes
Yes
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at
least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked
a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent,
such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue
sauce.
ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry,
fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently
for doneness.
COVERING
A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper
will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and
help retain heat. When warming bread items, use
waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
STANDING TIME
Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after
being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to
cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove
most foods when they are slightly undercooked and
they will finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during
standing time.
SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PRECAUTIONS
• Place the front surface of the door three inches or
more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.
• To program the oven, make sure you touch the center
of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads
will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time
a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads
at once.
• Do not strike the control panel with silverware,
cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.
• Always use caution when taking cookware out of the
oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food
and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in
this section for more information.
• Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This
may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable
to cool before removing it from the oven.
• Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or
water should always be in the oven during operation
to absorb the microwave energy.
• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes.
They may catch fire.
• Use thermometers that have been approved for
microwave oven cooking.
• The turntable must always be in place when you
operate the oven.
• Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the
shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it
to burst.
• There are several precautions to follow when
microwaving popcorn:
— Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe
container or commercial packages designed for
microwave ovens.
— Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not
microwave-approved.
— Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
— Do not repop unpopped kernels.
— Do not reuse popcorn bags.
— Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping
slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.
— Do not leave microwave unattended while popping
corn.
— Follow directions on bag.
CLEANING
NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power
cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to
prevent an accidental oven start.
DOOR
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel
and the oven front frame should be free of food or
grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then
rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.
INTERIOR
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This
should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never
use cleaning powders or rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear
any entries that might have been entered accidentally
while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the
turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult
to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They
should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a
mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean,
rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning
powders, steel wool, or rough pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful
not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause
the turntable to break during use.
• The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SETTING THE CLOCK
CHILD LOCK
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when
power resumes after a power interruption, the contents
of whole display will show on the display.
This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted
oven operation by children. Once the CHILD LOCK is
set, no cooking can take place.
To set the clock for 12:30.
To set the Child Lock.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Clock.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME OF DAY.
3. Enter the correct time by
touching the numbers in
sequence. Display scrolls
the words TOUCH START.
1. Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED
appears in the display and two
tones are heard. If the clock is
already set, the time of day will
show on the display.
Clock
If the CHILD LOCK is set and another cooking pad is
touched, the word LOCKED will show in the display.
To cancel the Child Lock.
Start/
Pause
4. Touch Start/Pause.
1. Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED
disappears from the display.
TIMER ON/OFF
EZ ON
To set 3 minutes.
To cook for 2 minutes.
2. Touch Timer On/Off.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC.
4. Touch Timer On/Off.
A time-saving feature, this pad lets you set and start
microwave cooking without touching Start/Pause.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
After CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will
show on the display and the oven’s cooking functions
will operate normally.
Timer On/Off operates as a kitchen timer for timing up
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds and can be used at any
time, even when the oven is operating.
3. Enter the time by touching the
numbers in sequence.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH TIMER.
Timer
On/Off
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Ez On twice.
3. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
Timer
On/Off
To cancel timer at any time, touch
Timer On/Off.
NOTES:
• To set the timer when the oven is operating, touch
Timer On/Off and enter the desired time by touching
the number pads; then touch Timer On/Off again.
The timer countdown will show on the display for four
seconds, then the cooking time will display again.
• You can check the timer at any time while the oven is
operating by touching the Timer On/Off pad.
• To cancel the timer, touch Timer On/Off twice.
12
Clear
Ez On
x2
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
WARM HOLD
REMINDER
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes. You can use
WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a
timed cooking cycle.
The reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock
without starting the oven. The reminder time can be
set to activate up to 12 hours later.
Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
To use WARM HOLD.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
1. Put hot, cooked food in the oven
and close the door.
2. Touch Clear.
Clear
3. Touch Warm Hold.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
Warm
Hold
4. Touch Start/Pause.
Display shows WARM.
2. Touch Reminder.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER REMIND TIME.
Reminder
3. Enter the time you want the
oven to remind you.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH REMINDER.
Start/
Pause
4. Touch Reminder.
Display scrolls the words
REMINDER SET Once.
To program WARM HOLD to automatically follow
another cooking cycle:
• After entering the timed cooking instruction, touch
WARM HOLD before touching Start/Pause.
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear
two tones. “WARM” will show on the display while
the oven continues to run.
Reminder
NOTE: Programmed reminder time can be displayed by
touching Reminder. To clear the reminder program,
touch Reminder then touch Clear.
RECALL
This convenient feature lets you repeat the previous
cooking function without having to reprogram the oven.
NOTES:
• Opening the door or touching Clear cancels WARM
HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then
touch Start/Pause if additional WARM HOLD time is
desired.
• Food that is covered during cooking should be
covered during WARM HOLD.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during WARM HOLD.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should
be covered during WARM HOLD.
• Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD
cycle. The quality of some foods will suffer with
extended time.
To set RECALL.
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch Clear.
Clear
3. Touch Recall.
Recall
The oven will repeat the previous cooking program.
START/PAUSE
Touch this pad to:
1. Start the function you set.
2. Pause the oven temporarily during cooking.
• Touch this pad again to restart after PAUSE.
CLEAR
Touch this pad to:
1. Cancel a program during cooking.
2. Erase or reset during programming.
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MORE/LESS
TIMED COOKING
The More and Less functions will adjust the cook time
of many oven functions. More will add 10 seconds to
the cook time each time you press it. Less will subtract
10 seconds of cook time each time you press it.
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. There are 10 power level settings in
addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the
“Microwave Power Level Chart” on page 15 for more
information.
To adjust SENSOR POPCORN for more cook time.
To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80% power.
1. Touch Sensor Popcorn.
The oven will cook food automatically with the
sensor system.
1. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
2. Touch More. Remaining cook time will increase
by 10 seconds.
2. Touch 5, 3, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
NOTES:
• More and Less do not adjust cook time for the
DEFROST and WARM HOLD functions.
• Use More and Less during the cook cycle.
• For Convection cooking, More and Less are used as
temperature selection pads.
3. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.
Program your microwave oven to turn the clock and
demo modes on or off, adjust the sound level, adjust
the scroll speed of the display, and switch between
pounds and kilograms, °C and °F.
Power
Start/
Pause
6. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
Custom
Set
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will
automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
HELP
3. Touch 2.
CLOCK OFF.
The Help displays feature information and helpful hints.
Press Help, then select a feature pad.
NOTE: To turn the clock back on, repeat Steps 1-3.
To learn about custom set.
CUSTOM SET CHART
Function
5. Touch Start/Pause.
To turn off the clock.
2. Touch 2.
Display scrolls the words
CLOCK ON TOUCH1 OFF TOUCH2.
4. Touch 8.
Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
CUSTOM SET
1. Touch Custom Set.
Time
1. Touch Help.
Touch
Keypad
Choices
Sound Control
Mute, Low, Medium, Loud
Clock ON/OFF
Clock On or Clock Off
Scroll Speed
Slow, Normal, Fast
LBS °F/KG °C
Lbs °F or Kg °C
Demo ON/OFF
Demo On or Demo Off
2. Touch Custom set.
NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the
default settings are: Loud Sound, Clock ON, Normal
Speed, LBS °F, Demo OFF.
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Custom
Set
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MULTI-STAGE COOKING
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can
program your oven to switch from one power level to
another for up to 2 stages.
Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let
you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the
chart below for suggestions:
To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Power
Level
1. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
2. Touch 5, 3, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
Time
10
(High)
3. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.
8. Touch 3.
Display scrolls the words
P-30 TOUCH START.
9. Touch Start/Pause.
Power
Start/
Pause
10. When the first stage is over, you
will hear two short tones as the
oven begins the second cook
stage.
11. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
NOTE: If you are using the AUTO DEFROST feature
as one of the cooking stages, it must be programmed
as the first stage.
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•
•
•
•
•
Boiling water.
Making candy.
Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
Cooking tender cuts of meat.
Cooking whole poultry.
• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
• Reheating prepared foods quickly.
• Reheating sandwiches.
• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.
• Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.
• Cooking veal.
• Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings & custard.
• Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
• Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.
• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking pork chops, roast.
• Taking chill out of fruit.
• Softening butter.
• Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
• Softening butter & cream cheese.
• Standing time.
Time
Use
5. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
7. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.
Power
4. Touch 8.
Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
6. Touch 3, 0, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
Microwave Power Level Chart
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SENSOR TOUCH OPERATION
INSTRUCTION
A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically
adjusts cook time for the best cooking results. It’s easy
and convenient—the oven will guide you, step-by-step,
to cook or reheat foods. The Sensor Menu, with many
popular food choices, is preprogrammed to cook or
reheat food perfectly everytime.
SENSOR POPCORN
SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially
packaged microwave popcorn (1.75 to 3.5 ounces).
For best results:
• Use fresh popcorn.
• Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave
popcorn on the center of turntable.
To pop 3.5 oz.
For more information about Sensor Touch Cooking
Programs, see the “Sensor Cook Guide” on pages
17-19. This Guide provides specific instructions for
cooking and heating a variety of foods.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Sensor Popcorn.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a
build-up of vapor.
• Make sure the door remains closed.
• Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.
• Opening the door or touching the Clear before
the vapor is detected will abort the process. The
oven will stop.
• Before using Sensor Touch, make sure the glass
turntable is dry, to assure the best results.
Clear
Sensor
Popcorn
NOTES:
• Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped
kernels.
• Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave
oven with this feature.
• If you use a microwave popper, test it on sensor.
There are many such devices available and their
results may vary.
• IN NO CASE should you use a popper that concentrates the microwave energy.
Categories:
Sensor Cook
Sensor Popcorn
Sensor Reheat
SENSOR REHEAT
SENSOR COOK
This feature allows you to reheat precooked, roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels.
SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without having to select cooking times
and power levels. The oven automatically determines
required cooking times for each food item.
Sensor Reheat has 3 categories: Dinner plate,
Soup/Sauce, Casserole.
Sensor Cook has 10 food categories.
To reheat casserole.
To cook FROZEN ENTREE.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Sensor Cook.
Display scrolls the words
SELECT MENU 0 - 9
3. Touch 4.
Display shows SENSING.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
1. Touch Clear.
Clear
2. Touch Sensor Reheat.
Display scrolls the words
SELECT MENU 1 - 3
Sensor
Cook
3. Touch 3.
Display shows SENSING.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
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Sensor
Reheat
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
1. POTATOES
To cook potatoes:
Serving size is 1 to 4 medium, about 8 to 10 oz (225g
to 280g) each.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place
around the edge of the oven tray, at least 1 inch
(2.5cm) apart.
2. FRESH VEGETABLES
To cook fresh vegetables:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place moist vegetables in a microwavable container.
Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes
standing time after cooking.
3. FROZEN VEGETABLES
To cook frozen vegetables:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Remove from package and place vegetable in a
microwavable container.
Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes
standing after cooking.
4. FROZEN ENTRÉE
To cook a frozen entrée:
Entrée size: 10 to 20 oz (280g to 560g).
Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three
sides.
If entrée is not in a microwave-safe container, place it
on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most entrées need 2 to 3 minutes standing time after
cooking.
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
5. RICE
To cook rice:
Follow package instructions for ingredient amounts.
Place rice and liquid (water, chicken, or vegetable
stock) in a microwave-safe container, cover with
casserole lid or plastic wrap and vent.
Most rice needs 2 to 3 minutes standing time after
cooking.
6. CASSEROLE
To cook casseroles:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a 1- to 2-quart
(1- to 2-L) casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking is complete, allow 3 minutes standing
time.
7. GROUND MEAT
To cook ground meat:
Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (1/4 to 2 lbs).
Crumble meat into a microwavable container.
Season and cover with plastic wrap.
Vent cover for well-done meat.
Cover dish for medium cooked meat (such as meat to
be used in another dish and cooked further).
8. FISH/SEAFOOD
To cook fish/seafood:
Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (1/4 to 2 lbs).
Place the food around the sides of a microwave-safe
container. Season and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125ml)
liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) if desired.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
9. SCRAMBLED EGGS
To cook scrambled eggs:
Serving size is 2 to 5 eggs.
Break eggs into a 4-cup (1L) measuring cup or
1-quart (1L) casserole dish.
Add 1 tablespoon (15mL) milk or water per egg and
beat. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
When cooking is complete, remove from oven, stir, and
allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time.
10. FROZEN PIZZA
To cook frozen pizza:
Use only frozen pizza made for microwave use.
Do not cover (the kind that comes with a succeptor
cooking tray).
Serving size is 1 or 2 pizzas.
Follow package directions.
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SENSOR REHEAT GUIDE
1. DINNER PLATE
To reheat dinner plate:
Serving size is about 8 to 16 oz (225g to 450g).
Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
2. SOUP/SAUCE
To reheat soup/sauce:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place food to be heated in a casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
3. CASSEROLE
To reheat casserole:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place food to be heated in a casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
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DEFROST AUTO/TIME
The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Touch Defrost Auto/Time once
for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
For best results:
• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its
original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper).
Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to
the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the
foods to cook.
• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before
freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat
when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center
when removed from the oven.
AUTO DEFROST
Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The
defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting
method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost list shows
which defrost setting is recommended for the food you
are defrosting. With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times for each food
item according to the weight you enter. For added
convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in tone
mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost
cycle. Four different defrosting levels are provided.
AUTO DEFROST CHART
Sequence
1. MEAT
BEEF
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew,
(0.1 to 4.0kg) Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,
Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
1. MEAT
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
4. BREAD
LAMB
Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast
After touching the Defrost Auto/Time pad once, select
the food category by touching a number pad: 1 (MEAT),
2 (Poultry), 3 (Fish), and 4 (Bread). Available weights
for Meat, Poultry and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (0.1 to
4.0kgs). The available weight for Bread is 0.1 to 1 lb
(0.1 to 0.5kg).
PORK
Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs,
Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 lb, 1/2-inch thick)
To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Defrost Auto/Time once.
Display scrolls the words
MEAT TOUCH 1
POULTRY TOUCH 2
FISH TOUCH 3
BREAD TOUCH 4.
5. Touch Start/Pause.
2. POULTRY POULTRY
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts (boneless)
(0.1 to 4.0kg) CORNISH HENS
Whole
Clear
Defrost
Auto/Time
3. Touch 1.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER WEIGHT.
4. Enter the weight by touching
1 and 2. Display scrolls the
words 1.2 LBS TOUCH START.
Food
TURKEY
Breast (under 6 lbs)
FISH
3. FISH
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Fillets, Whole Steaks
(0.1 to 4.0kg) SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
4. BREAD MUFFINS
0.1 to 1.0 lb ROLL CAKE
(0.1 to 0.5kg)
Start/
Pause
NOTE: After you touch Start/Pause, the display counts
down the defrost time. The oven will beep once during
the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn,
separate, or rearrange the food as needed. Remove any
portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to
the oven and touch Start/Pause to resume the defrost
cycle. The oven will not STOP during the BEEP
unless the door is opened.
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TIME DEFROST
EZ-DEFROST
Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time.
The EZ-Defrost feature provides you with the quick
defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods. The
oven automatically sets the defrosting time for each
food. Three quick defrost settings are preset in the
oven. Select a category by touching the number pad:
1 (Meat), 2 (Poultry) and 3 (Fish).
To defrost for 3 minutes.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
To defrost 1 lb of meat.
2. Touch Defrost Auto/Time
twice.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER DEFROST TIME.
Defrost
Auto/Time
3. Touch 3, 0, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
x2
1. Touch Clear.
Start/
Pause
5. Turn food over when the oven
signals.
2. Touch Ez-Defrost.
Display scrolls the words
MEAT TOUCH 1
POULTRY TOUCH 2
FISH TOUCH 3.
Ez-Defrost
3. Touch 1.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
6. At the end of the defrost time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
Clear
Start/
Pause
NOTE: The oven will beep once during the Defrost
cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or
rearrange the food.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING
This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function.
Please read these instructions carefully.
Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the
food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air
over the food surfaces. Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads.
DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE TURNTABLE IN PLACE.
1. You can cook food with the Metal Cooking Rack on the turntable.
2. Do not cover turntable or metal rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food.
3. Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items.
Choose pans that do not have extended handles.
4. Use convection cooking for items like soufflés, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and for some meat
and fish cooking.
5. You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking;
however, you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the convection oven
cooking directions. See examples in the charts in this section.
6. When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. Preheat the
empty oven just as you do a regular oven. You can start heavier dense foods such as meats, casseroles, and
poultry without preheating.
7. All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking.
8. As in conventional cooking, the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results. Refer to
the charts in this Use and Care Guide.
9. Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing
and damage to the oven may occur.
10. After preheating, if you do not open the door, the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature
for 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONS
• The oven cavity, door, turntable, rotating ring, metal racks, and cooking utensils will become very hot.
USE THICK OVEN GLOVES when removing the food, cooking utensil, metal rack, and turntable from the oven
after convection cooking.
• Do not use lightweight plastic containers, plastic wraps, or paper products during any convection cycle.
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This section gives you the instructions for operating automatic convection and combination cooking.
You can select among 8 popular foods using Auto Roast and Auto Bake.
AUTO BAKE
AUTO ROAST
Auto Bake automatically bakes frozen pizza, muffins,
biscuits, and frozen french fries. Some foods have a
preheat time. When you cook muffins and biscuits,
place food on the rack after the preheat cycle.
Auto Roast automatically roasts beef, whole chicken,
turkey breasts, and pork.
To roast a whole chicken (3 lbs).
1. Touch Clear.
To bake 6 muffins.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Auto Bake.
Display scrolls the words
FROZEN PIZZA TOUCH 1
MUFFINS TOUCH 2
BISCUIT/ DINNER
ROLL/B.STICK TOUCH 3
FROZEN FRENCH FRIES
TOUCH 4.
3. Touch 2 for muffins.
Display scrolls the words
USE RACK AND 6 CUP
MUFFIN PAN NO FOOD IN
OVEN TOUCH START.
4. Touch the Start/Pause.
2. Touch Auto Roast.
Display scrolls the words
BEEF TOUCH 1
WHOLE CHICKEN TOUCH 2
TURKEY BREASTS TOUCH 3
PORK TOUCH 4.
Clear
Auto
Bake
Auto
Roast
3. Touch 2 for whole chicken.
Display scrolls the words
USE RACK ENTER 2.5 - 6LBS.
4. Touch the 3, 0 to set the
desired weight.
Display scrolls the words
3.0 LBS TOUCH START.
5. Touch the Start/Pause.
Start/
Pause
Start/
Pause
NOTE:
• Auto Roast can be programmed with More/Less.
When you want to adjust the time of the preset
program, use More or Less after Step 4.
• The available weight for each food is different.
Refer to the “Auto Roast Guide” on page 26.
After preheat cycle ends, the oven
will beep and directions will be
displayed during auto cooking.
Follow the instructions. Open the
door and place muffin cup on the
rack. Close the door.
5. Touch the Start/Pause.
Clear
Start/
Pause
NOTES:
• Frozen pizza and frozen french fries do not have a
preheat time.
• Auto Bake can be programmed with More/Less.
When you want to adjust the time of the preset
program, use More or Less after Step 3.
• Refer to the “Auto Bake Guide” on page 25 for more
information.
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AUTO BAKE GUIDE
1. FROZEN PIZZA
To cook frozen pizza:
For best results, a pizza pan is not required.
Use a 12-inch thin-crust frozen pizza. If using a rising
crust pizza, add an additional 10 to 20 minutes baking
time on convection 450°F.
Place frozen pizza directly on short rack.
After baking is over, remove pizza from the oven.
2. MUFFINS
To cook muffins:
Use 1 package of a muffin mix.
Place short rack on turntable.
After PREHEAT, use 6-cup muffin pan;
place pan on rack.
3. BISCUIT/DINNER ROLL/BREAD STICKS
To cook biscuits, dinner rolls, or bread sticks:
For best results, bake one pan of biscuits, dinner rolls,
or breadsticks at a time.
After PREHEAT, place the biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart
on engrossed 12-inch round pizza pan or cookie sheet
on short rack.
Cool on rack for 10 minutes after cooking
4. FROZEN FRENCH FRIES
To cook frozen french fries:
Use frozen, prepared french fries.
Do not overlap or layer potatoes.
For crispier potatoes, use MORE to add additional
cooking time.
Spread the french fries on 10-inch pan.
Place the 10-inch pan on short rack.
After cooking, remove pan from the oven.
Weight range: 4 to 16 oz.
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AUTO ROAST GUIDE
1. BEEF
To cook beef roast:
Weigh roast and pat dry with paper towels.
Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof plate on turntable to catch
drippings.
Place roast on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast beef with aluminum foil and let
stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Weight range: 2 to 4 lbs.
2. WHOLE CHICKEN
To cook whole chicken:
Weigh whole chicken. Remove giblets and neck and discard.
Thoroughly wash inside and outside of chicken with cold water.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Secure the legs with kitchen
twine. Brush outside of chicken with melted butter or margarine.
Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof plate on turntable to catch
drippings. Place chicken breast side up on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast chicken with aluminum foil and
let stand for 10 minutes.
Weight range: 2.5 to 6 lbs.
3. TURKEY BREAST
To cook turkey breast:
Weigh turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels. Brush turkey
breast with melted butter. Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof
plate on turntable to catch drippings. Place turkey breast on
short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast turkey with aluminum foil and let
stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Weight range: 3 to 6 lbs.
4. PORK ROAST
To cook pork roast:
Weigh roast and pat dry with paper towels.
Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof plate on turntable to catch
drippings.
Place roast on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast with aluminum foil and
let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Weight range: 2 to 4 lbs.
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CONVECTION
During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven.
Convection cooking temperature range from 225°F to 450°F and 100°F may be programmed.
It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking.
To set the convection cooking at 325°F for 45
minutes with preheat.
To set the convection cooking at 375°F for 45
minutes without preheat.
To preheat:
To cook
1. Touch Clear.
Clear
2. Touch Convection Cook.
Display scrolls the words
350F TOUCH MORE OR LESS
FOR TEMP SET OR START OR
ENTER COOKING TIME.
Cook
3. Touch Less once to set 325°F.
Display scrolls the words
325F TOUCH START FOR
PREHEAT OR ENTER
COOKING TIME.
Less
4. Touch Start/Pause.
Display shows PREHEAT 325F.
Start/
Pause
1. Put food on the oven rack, and
close the door.
7. Touch Start/Pause.
3. Touch Convection Cook.
Display scrolls the words
350F TOUCH MORE OR LESS
FOR TEMP SET OR START OR
ENTER COOKING TIME.
Cook
5. Touch 4, 5, 0, 0 to set the
cooking time.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
5. After preheating,
display scrolls the words
PLACE FOOD ON RACK.
Open the door, place food on the
oven rack, and close the door.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
Clear
4. Touch More once to set 375°F.
Display scrolls the words
375F TOUCH START FOR
PREHEAT OR ENTER
COOKING TIME.
To cook:
6. Touch 4, 5, 0, 0 to
set the cooking time.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
2. Touch Clear.
6. Touch Start/Pause.
More
Start/
Pause
At the end of the cooking time,
four tones will sound and display
shows END.
NOTES:
• By using the More/Less in convection cooking, you
can set the desired temperature.
• The temperature range has 10 steps from 225°F to
450°F including 100°F (dough rising).
• Use More/Less to increase/decrease the temperature
by 25°F after touching the Convection. (The default
temperature is 350°F.)
Start/
Pause
At the end of cooking time, four
tones will sound and display shows
END.
NOTES:
• When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
five tones will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.
• The oven temperature drops very quickly when the
door is opened; however, this should not prevent food
from being fully cooked during normal cooking time.
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USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
CONVECTION COOKING GUIDE
1. Always use metal accessory rack when convection baking. (See page 6.)
2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results
because they prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull (satin-finish)
bottoms are recommended for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom browning.
3. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram absorb heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts.
4. Preheating the oven is recommended when baking foods by convection.
5. To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open the oven door to check food as little as possible.
Oven Temp.
Time, Min.
Comments
Biscuits
400°F
10 to 12
Canned refrigerated biscuits take
2 to 4 minutes less time.
Corn Bread
400°F
15 to 20
Muffins
400°F
18 to 24
Remove from pans immediately
and cool slightly on wire rack.
Popovers
350°F
30 to 40
Pierce each popover with a fork
after removing from oven to
allow steam to escape.
Nut Bread or Fruit Bread
350°F
55 to 65
Interiors will be moist and tender.
Yeast Bread
375°F
18 to 25
Plain or Sweet Rolls
350°F
13 to 16
Lightly grease baking sheet.
Angel Food
350°F
40 to 50
Invert and cool in pan.
Cheesecake
350°F
60 to 65
After cooking, turn oven off and
let cheesecake stand in oven 30
minutes with door ajar.
Coffee Cake
350°F
25 to 30
Cup Cakes
350°F
15 to 20
Fruit Cake (loaf)
300°F
80 to 90
Gingerbread
350°F
35 to 40
Butter Cakes, Cake Mixes
350°F
30 to 40
Use 2 shelves. Top layer may
bake in less time.
Fluted Tube Cake
350°F
40 to 50
Grease and flour pan.
Pound Cake
350°F
60 to 70
Cool in pan 10 minutes before
inverting on wire rack.
Bar
350°F
35 to 45
Use same time for bar cookies
from a mix.
Drop or Sliced
375°F
10 to 14
Use same time for sliced cookies
from a mix.
FOOD
Breads
Cakes
(2 layers)
Cookies
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Interior will be moist and tender.
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
CONVECTION BAKING TABLE
Oven Temp.
Time, Min.
Comments
Baked Apples or Pears
350°F
30 to 40
Bake in cookware with shallow sides.
Bread Pudding
300°F
35 to 40
Pudding is done when knife inserted
near center comes out clean.
Cream Puffs
400°F
30 to 35
Puncture puffs twice with toothpick
to release steam after 25 minutes
of baking time.
Custard (individual)
350°F
45 to 50
Set cups in baking dish. Pour
boiling water around cups to a
depth of 1 inch.
Meringue Shells
300°F
30 to 35
When done, turn oven off and let
shells stand in oven 1 hour to dry.
Frozen
375°F
40 to 45
Follow package directions.
Meringue-topped
325°F
13 to 16
Follow package directions.
Two-crust
400°F
50 to 55
Follow package directions.
Quiche
350°F
30 to 35
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Pastry Shell
400°F
10 to 16
Pierce pastry with fork to prevent
shrinkage.
Meat, chicken, seafood
combinations
350°F
20 to 40
Cook times vary with casserole size
and ingredients.
Pasta
350°F
25 to 45
Cook times vary with casserole size
and ingredients.
Potatoes, scalloped
350°F
55 to 60
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Vegetable
350°F
25 to 35
Cook times vary with casserole size
and ingredients.
Frozen Bread Dough
350°F
30 to 35
Follow package directions.
Frozen Dinners
350°F
20 to 25
Follow package directions.
Frozen Entrees
350°F
50 to 60
Follow package directions.
Frozen Pizza Rolls,
Egg Rolls
400°F
8 to 10
Follow package directions.
Pizza
425°F
15 to 25
Follow package directions.
Slice and Bake Cookies
375°F
13 to 15
Let stand a few minutes before
removing from pan to cool.
Meat Loaf
325°F
55 to 60
Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
Oven-Baked Stew
325°F
80 to 90
Brown meat before combining with
liquid and vegetables.
Swiss Steak
350°F
60 to 70
Let stand 2 minutes after cooking.
Stuffed Peppers
350°F
40 to 45
Use green, red, or yellow peppers.
375°F
55 to 60
Pierce skin several places. Add 1/4
cup water to dish. Turn squash
halves cut side up after 30 minutes
of cook time and cover.
Baked Potatoes
425°F
50 to 60
Pierce skin with a fork before
baking.
Twice-Baked Potatoes
400°F
25 to 30
Pierce skin with fork before baking.
FOOD
Fruits,
Other
Desserts
Pies,
Pastries
Casseroles
Convenience
Foods
Main
Dishes
Vegetables Acorn Squash Halves
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USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
MEAT ROASTING TABLE FOR CONVECTION COOKING
MEATS
MINUTES/POUND
OVEN TEMPERATURE
Rib (2 to 4 lbs.)
Rare
Medium
Well
21 to 26
26 to 31
31 to 36
325°F
325°F
325°F
Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin
Rare
Medium
Well
25 to 30
30 to 35
35 to 40
325°F
325°F
325°F
Beef Tenderloin
Rare
Medium
12 to 16
16 to 20
325°F
325°F
Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 lbs.)
Chuck, Rump
45 to 50
325°F
Ham
Canned (3-lb. fully cooked)
Butt
(5-lb. fully cooked)
Shank (5-lb. fully cooked)
20 to 25
20 to 25
17 to 20
325°F
325°F
325°F
Lamb
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
21 to 26
26 to 31
325°F
325°F
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
25 to 30
29 to 34
325°F
325°F
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
26 to 30
32 to 36
325°F
325°F
Pork Chops
(1/2 to 1-inch thick)
2 chops
4 chops
6 chops
12 to 15
15 to 18
18 to 25
325°F
325°F
325°F
Whole Chicken
(21/2 to 31/2 lbs.)
25 to 35
375°F
Chicken Pieces
(21/2 to 31/2 lbs.)
13 to 16
350°F
Cornish Hens
Unstuffed (1 to 11/2 lbs.)
Stuffed (1 to 11/2 lbs.)
10 to 15
15 to 20
375°F
375°F
Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.)
19 to 21
375°F
Turkey Breast
(4 to 6 lbs.)
21 to 25
325°F
Fish, whole
(3 to 5 lbs.)
10 to 15
400°F
Lobster Tails
(6 to 8-oz. each)
12 to 17
350°F
Beef
Pork
Poultry
Seafood
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN
TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING
COMBINATION
This section gives you instructions to operate each
combination cooking function. Please read these
instructions carefully. Sometimes combination
microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the
best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time
for foods that normally need a long time to cook. This
cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside
and crispy on the outside. In combination cooking, the
convection heat and microwave energy alternate
automatically. Your oven has two preprogrammed
settings that make it easy to cook with both convection
heat and microwave energy automatically.
This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make
it easy to cook with both convection heat and
microwave automatically.
Oven
Temperature
Microwave
Power
Combination Roast
350°F
40%
Combination Bake
375°F
10%
To roast with combination cooking for 45 minutes.
1. Put food on the oven rack, and
close the door.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR
COMBINATION COOKING
1. Meats may be roasted directly on the metal rack or
in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack. When
using the metal rack, please check your cooking
chart for information on proper use.
2. Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and
tenderized using oven cooking bags.
3. When baking, check for doneness after cooking
time is up. If not completely done, let stand in oven
for a few minutes to complete cooking.
2. Touch Clear.
Clear
3. Touch Combination Roast.
Display scrolls the words
350F TOUCH MORE OR
LESS FOR TEMP SET
OR ENTER COOKING TIME.
Roast
4. Touch 4, 5, 0, 0 to set the
cooking time.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
PRECAUTIONS
5. Touch the Start/Pause.
1. All cookware used for combination cooking must be
BOTH microwave-safe and ovenproof.
2. During combination baking, some baking cookware
may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the
oven walls or metal accessory racks. Arcing is a
discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves
come in contact with metal.
— If arcing occurs, place a heatproof dish between
the pan and the metal rack.
— If arcing occurs with other baking cookware, do
not use them for combination cooking.
At the end of cooking time,
four tones sound and display
shows END.
Start/
Pause
NOTES:
• The temperature can be adjusted; however, the
microwave power cannot.
• By using the More/Less in combination cooking, you
can adjust the temperature by 25°F after step 3.
(The default temperature is 350°F.)
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USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN
COMBINATION COOKING GUIDE
MEATS
Beef
Ham
Lamb
Pork
Poultry
Seafood
Rib (2 to 4 lbs.)
Rare
Medium
Well
Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin
Rare
Medium
Well
Beef Tenderloin
Rare
Medium
Chuck, Rump or Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 lbs.)
(Use cooking bag for best results.)
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Canned (3-lb. fully cooked)
Butt
(5-lb. fully cooked)
Shank (5-lb. fully cooked)
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Pork Chops (3/4 to 1-inch thick)
2 chops
4 chops
6 chops
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Whole Chicken
(21/2 to 6 lbs.)
Chicken Pieces
(21/2 to 6 lbs.)
Cornish Hens
Unstuffed
Stuffed
Duckling
Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
Turn breast side up after half of cooking time.
Fish
1-lb. fillets
Lobster Tails
(6 to 8-oz. each)
Shrimp
(1 to 2 lbs.)
Scallops
(1 to 2 lbs.)
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COMBINATION
TEMPERATURE
MINUTES/POUND
300°F
300°F
300°F
11 to 14
14 to 17
17 to 20
300°F
300°F
300°F
11 to 14
14 to 17
17 to 20
300°F
300°F
14 to 17
17 to 20
275°F
30 to 40
300°F
300°F
300°F
15 to 18
15 to 18
15 to 18
300°F
300°F
13 to 18
18 to 23
300°F
300°F
14 to 19
19 to 24
300°F
300°F
13 to 16
14 to 17
350°F
350°F
350°F
10 to 13
13 to 16
16 to 19
375°F
18 to 20
375°F
15 to 18
375°F
375°F
375°F
300°F
18 to 25
23 to 30
15 to 18
11 to 15
350°F
7 to 10
350°F
10 to 15
350°F
8 to 13
350°F
8 to 13
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE
To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount
of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room
temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed
in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked
food.
ITEMS
COOK TIME
(AT HIGH)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Sliced meat
3 slices (1/4-inch thick)
1-2 minutes
Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces
1 breast
1 leg and thigh
2-31/2 minutes
11/2-3 minutes
Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent.
Fish fillet
(6-8 oz.)
2-4 minutes
Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and
vent.
4-6 minutes
Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent.
1-31/2 minutes
5-8 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
11/2-3 minutes
31/2-51/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Reheat filling and bun separately.
Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once.
Heat bun as directed in chart below.
Lasagna
1 serving (101/2 oz.)
Casserole
1 cup
4 cups
Casserole –
cream or cheese
1 cup
4 cups
Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef
1 sandwich
(1/2 cup meat filling)
without bun
1 -21/2 minutes
Mashed potatoes
1 cup
4 cups
1-3 minutes
5-8 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Baked beans
1 cup
11/2-3 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
4 cups
21/2-4 minutes
71/2-11 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Rice
1 cup
4 cups
11/2-31/2 minutes
4-61/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
15-30 seconds
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack
11/2-21/2 minutes
4-6 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
11/2-21/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll
Vegetables
1 cup
4 cups
Soup
1 serving (8 oz.)
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FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
Amount
Cook Time
at High
(Minute)
2 medium
4 medium
1 Ib.
5-8
10-13
3-6
Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover.
2-3 minutes
Add 1/2 cup water. Cover.
2-3 minutes
Beans, Green &
Wax
1 lb.
7-11
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir
halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Beets, Fresh
1 Ib.
12-16
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Broccoli, Fresh,
Spears
1 Ib.
4-8
Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water.
2-3 minutes
Cabbage, Fresh,
Chopped
1 Ib.
4-7
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
2 cups
2-4
Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
1 lb.
7-11
Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Flowerettes, Fresh
Celery, Fresh,
Sliced
2 cups
4 cups
21/2-41/2
6-8
Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Corn, Fresh
2 ears
5-9
Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2 qt. baking dish.
Cover.
2-3 minutes
Vegetable
Artichokes
(8 oz. each)
Asparagus,
Fresh, Spears
Carrots, Fresh,
Sliced
Cauliflower,
Fresh, Whole
Instructions
Standing
Time
Mushrooms,
Fresh, Sliced
12
/ Ib.
2-31/2
Place mushrooms in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Parsnips, Fresh,
Sliced
1 Ib.
4-8
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
4 cups
7-10
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Sweet Potatoes
Whole Baking
(6-8 oz. each)
2 medium
4 medium
5-10
7-13
Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
White Potatoes,
Whole Baking
(6-8 oz. each)
Spinach, Fresh,
Leaf
2 potatoes
4 potatoes
5-8
10-14
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
1 Ib.
4-7
Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.
Squash, Acorn or
Butternut, Fresh
1 medium
6-8
Cut squash in half. Remove seeds.
Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.
2-3 minutes
Zucchini, Fresh,
Sliced
1 Ib.
41/2-71/2
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Zucchini, Fresh,
Whole
1 Ib.
6-9
Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Peas, Green,
Fresh
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2-3 minutes
TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers
Operation
Answer
Question
Why is the oven light not on during
cooking?
There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
Have you:
• Set a cook time?
• Touched START?
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven
has been designed to vent this steam.
Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates empty?
Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
Does microwave energy pass through the
viewing screen in the door?
No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not
let microwave energy pass through.
Why does a tone sound when a pad on the
control panel is touched?
The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.
Can my microwave oven be damaged if
food is cooked for too long?
Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food
to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire
and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near
the oven while you are cooking.
When the oven is plugged into wall outlet
for the first time, it might not work properly.
What is wrong?
The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily
become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you
plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power
interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet
and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.
Why do I see light reflection around the
outer case?
This light is from the oven light which is located between the
oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
What are the various sounds I hear when
the microwave oven is operating?
The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
microwave oven’s magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the
magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical
switch. The change in blower speed is from the change in line
voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.
Food
Question
Answer
What is wrong when baked foods have a
hard, dry, brown spot?
A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the
cooking or reheating time.
Why do eggs sometimes pop?
When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,
simply pierce the yolk before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers (continued)
Food
Answer
Question
Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?
Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same
recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied
for one of these reasons:
• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?
Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for
microwave cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made
for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails
to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.
Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:
• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt
to pop leftover kernels.
• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn
directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating
of the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.
• Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to
2-3 seconds between pops.
• Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.
• Follow directions on bag.
Why do baked apples sometimes burst
during cooking?
The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to
allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As
in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands
during the cooking process.
Why do baked potatoes sometimes
burn during cooking?
If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.
CAUTION: Do not overcook.
Why is a standing time recommended
after microwave cooking time is over?
Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few
minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The
amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.
Why is additional time required for
cooking food stored in the refrigerator?
As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects
total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a
refrigerator than for food at room temperature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center. Authorized
Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.
Possible Causes
Problem
Oven does not start
• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the door closed?
• Is the cooking time set?
Arcing or Sparking
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the oven empty?
Incorrect time of day
• Have you tried to reset the time of day?
Unevenly Cooked Foods
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the glass turntable in the oven?
• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Overcooked Foods
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Undercooked Foods
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Are the ventilation ports clear?
Improper Defrosting
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY............................................................. 3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ......................... 3
Grounding Instructions........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions ............................. 4
Sensor Cook ..................................................... 16
Sensor Popcorn ................................................ 16
Sensor Reheat .................................................. 16
Sensor Cook Guide ..................................... 17-19
Sensor Reheat Guide ....................................... 20
Defrost Auto/Time ............................................. 21
Auto Defrost ...................................................... 21
Auto Defrost Chart ............................................ 21
Time Defrost ..................................................... 22
Ez-Defrost ......................................................... 22
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ...................................... 5-11
Specifications...................................................... 5
Installation........................................................... 5
Parts and Accessories ........................................ 6
Built-In Kits.......................................................... 6
Control Panel ...................................................... 7
Cooking Comparison Guide................................ 8
Cookware Guide ................................................. 9
Using the Oven Rack.......................................... 9
Tips for Microwave Cooking ............................. 10
Precautions ....................................................... 11
Cleaning ............................................................ 11
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............. 12-22
Setting the Clock............................................... 12
Timer On/Off ..................................................... 12
Child Lock ......................................................... 12
Ez On ................................................................ 12
Warm Hold ........................................................ 13
Reminder .......................................................... 13
Recall ................................................................ 13
Start/Pause ....................................................... 13
Clear ................................................................. 13
More/Less ......................................................... 14
Custom Set ....................................................... 14
Custom Set Chart ............................................. 14
Timed Cooking .................................................. 14
Help................................................................... 14
Multi-Stage Cooking.......................................... 15
Microwave Power Levels .................................. 15
Sensor Touch Operation Instruction ................. 16
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
CONVECTION OVEN ........................................ 23
Tips for Convection Cooking............................. 23
Precautions ....................................................... 23
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN .......... 24-30
Auto Bake ......................................................... 24
Auto Roast ........................................................ 24
Auto Bake Guide............................................... 25
Auto Roast Guide ............................................. 26
Convection ........................................................ 27
Convection Cooking Guide.......................... 28-30
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
COMBINATION OVEN ....................................... 31
Tips for Combination Cooking .......................... 31
Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking ............. 31
Precautions ....................................................... 31
Combination...................................................... 31
USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN ............... 32
Combination Cooking Guide............................. 32
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE.......................... 33
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE ............................ 34
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 35-37
Questions and Answers............................... 35-36
Before Calling for Service ................................. 37
The serial number is found on the front of this
unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a
permanent record of your purchase.
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Purchase From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Model No.:
Serial No.:
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
• 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.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage to
the:
- door (bent),
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance 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. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
The marked rating of the extension cord shall
be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance, or . . .
2. 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 appliance.
NOTES:
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1)
the marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type
3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
w WARNING w
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded, and either:
1. 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 appliance.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your
oven.
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. 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.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. 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.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. 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, and the like.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. 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.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
17. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal
injury.
18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.
19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.
20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become
overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients
(instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results,
stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
Power Supply
MC-156SH
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power
Consumption
Microwave
Convection
1,500 W
1,500 W
Power Output
Microwave
Convection
1,000W*
1,500W
Frequency
Rated Current
2,450 MHz
Microwave
Convection
13 A
13 A
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)
225/8˝ x 147/8˝ x 20˝
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)
151/4˝ x 107/8˝ x 151/4˝
Capacity of Oven Cavity
1.5 Cu. Ft.
*IEC 705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
INSTALLATION
A. Circuits
D. Do not block the air vents
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a
20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a
licensed electrician.
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.
B. Voltage Warning
E. Radio interference
The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven name plate located on
the front or on the side of the control panel of the oven.
Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your
microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of
proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV
or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the
oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the
TV or radio.
d. Move the microwave oven away from the
receiver.
e. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
C. Placement of the Oven
Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your
kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home.
Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen
countertop or a specially designed microwave oven
cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not
place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flow
around the oven is important. Allow at least 2 inches
of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for
proper ventilation.
NOTES:
• Never place the turntable in the oven upside down.
• You can build your microwave oven into a wall or
cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the
“Built-In Kits” section.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Owner’s Manual and Cooking Guide
1 Glass Turntable
1 Rotating Ring
1 Metal Rack
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal
Display Window
Control Panel
Safety Interlock
System
Glass Turntable
Metal Rack
Rotating Ring
NOTE: This microwave oven is designed for household use only.
It is not recommended for commercial use.
BUILT-IN KITS
You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits.
These kits are available from your dealer.
SIZE
COLOR
KIT MODEL NO.
27˝
30˝
White
White
CMK-1527W
CMK-1530W
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL PANEL
1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and
indicators that tell you the time of day, cook time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. AUTO BAKE: Touch this pad to bake foods
automatically.
3. AUTO ROAST: Touch this pad to roast foods
automatically.
4. CONVECTION COOK: Touch this pad to cook
with convection manually.
5. COMBINATION ROAST: Touch this pad to cook
with combination roast.
6. COMBINATION BAKE: Touch this pad to cook
combination bake.
7. SENSOR COOK: Touch this pad to cook without
entering a cook power or time.
8. SENSOR POPCORN: Touch this pad to pop
popcorn without entering a cook power or time.
9. SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat
without entering a cook power or time.
10. MORE: Touch this pad to add time to Sensor
Cook, Time Cook, and other oven functions, or to
increase temperature for the convection cooking.
11. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract time from
Sensor Cook, Time Cook, and other oven
functions, or to decrease temperature in the
convection cooking.
12. TIMER ON/OFF: Touch this pad to use your
microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
13. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to select sound
control, clock Off or On, scroll speed, Demo Off
or On, lbs °F/kg °C.
14. WARM HOLD: Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked foods warm in your microwave oven.
15. HELP: Touch this pad for feature information.
16. DEFROST AUTO/TIME: Touch this pad to
defrost foods by entering weight or cook time.
17. EZ-DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost foods
quickly.
18. EZ ON: Touch this pad to cook at 100% cook
power for 1 minute to 99 minutes, 59 seconds.
19. NUMBER PADS: Touch number pads to enter
cook time, power level, quantities, or weights.
20. TIME: Touch this pad to set a cook time.
21. POWER: Touch this pad to set a cook power.
22. REMINDER: Touch this pad to use your oven like
an alarm clock.
23. RECALL: Touch this pad to repeat the previous
manual cooking program.
24. START/PAUSE: Touch this pad to start all
entries, stop cooking without opening the door, or
pause the oven temporarily during cooking.
25. CLEAR: Touch this pad to clear all entries during
cooking and programming.
26. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
More
Less
Clock
Timer
On/Off
Convection
Auto
Bake
Cook
Auto
Roast
Combination
Roast
Bake
Microwave
Sensor
Cook
Sensor
Popcorn
Defrost
Auto/Time
Sensor
Reheat
Ez-Defrost
Time
Power
Custom
Set
Warm
Hold
Reminder
Recall
Clear
Start/
Pause
Help
Ez On
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options: microwave cooking,
convection cooking, and combination cooking.
Combination cooking combines microwave energy
with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while
browning and crisping to perfection.
Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency
radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through
the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster
than regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food
directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven.
Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly
convenient because less time is spent in food
preparation.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking,
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection, and combination
cooking.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in
flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food
surfaces.
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
COOKING
METHOD
Microwave energy is
distributed evenly
throughout the oven for fast,
thorough cooking of food.
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and sealed-in
juices.
Microwave energy and
convection heat combine to
cook foods in up to one-half
the time of regular ovens,
while browning and sealing
in juices.
HEAT SOURCE
Microwave energy.
Circulating heated air.
Microwave energy and
circulating heated air.
HEAT
CONDUCTION
Heat produced within food
by instant energy
penetration.
Heat conducted from
outside of food to inside.
Food heats from instant
energy from penetration and
heat conducted from outside
of food.
BENEFITS
• Fast, high efficiency
cooking.
• Oven and surroundings do
not get hot.
• Easy clean-up.
• Aids in browning and seals
in flavor.
• Cooks some foods faster
than regular ovens.
• Shortened cooking time
from microwave energy.
• Browning and crisping
from convection heat.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKWARE GUIDE
Microwave Cooking
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven.
However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
Convection Cooking
• Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is
important.
• Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.
• Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce
a light, tender crust.
• Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the
cleanability of glass.
Combination Cooking
• Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may
cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.
• Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but is not recommended for foods
that require crusting or all-around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
COOKWARE
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ceramics, China
Yes
(Do not use china
with gold or silver trim.)
Yes
Yes
Metal Cookware
No
Yes
No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
No
No
No
Microwave-Safe Plastic
Yes
No
Yes*
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper
Yes
No
No
Paper Products
Yes
No
No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood
Yes
No
No
Heat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass
* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F
USING THE OVEN RACK
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
No
Yes
Yes
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at
least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked
a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent,
such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue
sauce.
ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry,
fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently
for doneness.
COVERING
A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper
will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and
help retain heat. When warming bread items, use
waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
STANDING TIME
Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after
being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to
cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove
most foods when they are slightly undercooked and
they will finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during
standing time.
SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PRECAUTIONS
• Place the front surface of the door three inches or
more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.
• To program the oven, make sure you touch the center
of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads
will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time
a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads
at once.
• Do not strike the control panel with silverware,
cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.
• Always use caution when taking cookware out of the
oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food
and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in
this section for more information.
• Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This
may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable
to cool before removing it from the oven.
• Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or
water should always be in the oven during operation
to absorb the microwave energy.
• Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes.
They may catch fire.
• Use thermometers that have been approved for
microwave oven cooking.
• The turntable must always be in place when you
operate the oven.
• Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the
shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it
to burst.
• There are several precautions to follow when
microwaving popcorn:
— Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe
container or commercial packages designed for
microwave ovens.
— Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not
microwave-approved.
— Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
— Do not repop unpopped kernels.
— Do not reuse popcorn bags.
— Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping
slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.
— Do not leave microwave unattended while popping
corn.
— Follow directions on bag.
CLEANING
NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power
cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to
prevent an accidental oven start.
DOOR
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel
and the oven front frame should be free of food or
grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then
rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads.
INTERIOR
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This
should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never
use cleaning powders or rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear
any entries that might have been entered accidentally
while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the
turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult
to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They
should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a
mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean,
rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning
powders, steel wool, or rough pads.
• The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful
not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause
the turntable to break during use.
• The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
CHILD LOCK
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when
power resumes after a power interruption, the contents
of whole display will show on the display.
This is a unique safety feature that prevents unwanted
oven operation by children. Once the CHILD LOCK is
set, no cooking can take place.
To set the clock for 12:30.
To set the Child Lock.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Clock.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME OF DAY.
3. Enter the correct time by
touching the numbers in
sequence. Display scrolls
the words TOUCH START.
1. Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED
appears in the display and two
tones are heard. If the clock is
already set, the time of day will
show on the display.
Clock
If the CHILD LOCK is set and another cooking pad is
touched, the word LOCKED will show in the display.
To cancel the Child Lock.
Start/
Pause
4. Touch Start/Pause.
1. Touch and hold 0 until LOCKED
disappears from the display.
TIMER ON/OFF
EZ ON
To set 3 minutes.
To cook for 2 minutes.
2. Touch Timer On/Off.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC.
4. Touch Timer On/Off.
A time-saving feature, this pad lets you set and start
microwave cooking without touching Start/Pause.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
After CHILD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will
show on the display and the oven’s cooking functions
will operate normally.
Timer On/Off operates as a kitchen timer for timing up
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds and can be used at any
time, even when the oven is operating.
3. Enter the time by touching the
numbers in sequence.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH TIMER.
Timer
On/Off
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Ez On twice.
3. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
Timer
On/Off
To cancel timer at any time, touch
Timer On/Off.
NOTES:
• To set the timer when the oven is operating, touch
Timer On/Off and enter the desired time by touching
the number pads; then touch Timer On/Off again.
The timer countdown will show on the display for four
seconds, then the cooking time will display again.
• You can check the timer at any time while the oven is
operating by touching the Timer On/Off pad.
• To cancel the timer, touch Timer On/Off twice.
12
Clear
Ez On
x2
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
WARM HOLD
REMINDER
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes. You can use
WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a
timed cooking cycle.
The reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock
without starting the oven. The reminder time can be
set to activate up to 12 hours later.
Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
To use WARM HOLD.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
1. Put hot, cooked food in the oven
and close the door.
2. Touch Clear.
Clear
3. Touch Warm Hold.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
Warm
Hold
4. Touch Start/Pause.
Display shows WARM.
2. Touch Reminder.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER REMIND TIME.
Reminder
3. Enter the time you want the
oven to remind you.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH REMINDER.
Start/
Pause
4. Touch Reminder.
Display scrolls the words
REMINDER SET Once.
To program WARM HOLD to automatically follow
another cooking cycle:
• After entering the timed cooking instruction, touch
WARM HOLD before touching Start/Pause.
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear
two tones. “WARM” will show on the display while
the oven continues to run.
Reminder
NOTE: Programmed reminder time can be displayed by
touching Reminder. To clear the reminder program,
touch Reminder then touch Clear.
RECALL
This convenient feature lets you repeat the previous
cooking function without having to reprogram the oven.
NOTES:
• Opening the door or touching Clear cancels WARM
HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then
touch Start/Pause if additional WARM HOLD time is
desired.
• Food that is covered during cooking should be
covered during WARM HOLD.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during WARM HOLD.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should
be covered during WARM HOLD.
• Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD
cycle. The quality of some foods will suffer with
extended time.
To set RECALL.
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch Clear.
Clear
3. Touch Recall.
Recall
The oven will repeat the previous cooking program.
START/PAUSE
Touch this pad to:
1. Start the function you set.
2. Pause the oven temporarily during cooking.
• Touch this pad again to restart after PAUSE.
CLEAR
Touch this pad to:
1. Cancel a program during cooking.
2. Erase or reset during programming.
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MORE/LESS
TIMED COOKING
The More and Less functions will adjust the cook time
of many oven functions. More will add 10 seconds to
the cook time each time you press it. Less will subtract
10 seconds of cook time each time you press it.
This feature lets you program a specific cook time
and power. There are 10 power level settings in
addition to HIGH power (100%). Refer to the
“Microwave Power Level Chart” on page 15 for more
information.
To adjust SENSOR POPCORN for more cook time.
To cook for 5 minutes 30 seconds at 80% power.
1. Touch Sensor Popcorn.
The oven will cook food automatically with the
sensor system.
1. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
2. Touch More. Remaining cook time will increase
by 10 seconds.
2. Touch 5, 3, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
NOTES:
• More and Less do not adjust cook time for the
DEFROST and WARM HOLD functions.
• Use More and Less during the cook cycle.
• For Convection cooking, More and Less are used as
temperature selection pads.
3. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.
Program your microwave oven to turn the clock and
demo modes on or off, adjust the sound level, adjust
the scroll speed of the display, and switch between
pounds and kilograms, °C and °F.
Power
Start/
Pause
6. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
Custom
Set
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will
automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power.
HELP
3. Touch 2.
CLOCK OFF.
The Help displays feature information and helpful hints.
Press Help, then select a feature pad.
NOTE: To turn the clock back on, repeat Steps 1-3.
To learn about custom set.
CUSTOM SET CHART
Function
5. Touch Start/Pause.
To turn off the clock.
2. Touch 2.
Display scrolls the words
CLOCK ON TOUCH1 OFF TOUCH2.
4. Touch 8.
Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
CUSTOM SET
1. Touch Custom Set.
Time
1. Touch Help.
Touch
Keypad
Choices
Sound Control
Mute, Low, Medium, Loud
Clock ON/OFF
Clock On or Clock Off
Scroll Speed
Slow, Normal, Fast
LBS °F/KG °C
Lbs °F or Kg °C
Demo ON/OFF
Demo On or Demo Off
2. Touch Custom set.
NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the
default settings are: Loud Sound, Clock ON, Normal
Speed, LBS °F, Demo OFF.
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Custom
Set
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MULTI-STAGE COOKING
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook
powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can
program your oven to switch from one power level to
another for up to 2 stages.
Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let
you cook or heat a wide variety of foods. Refer to the
chart below for suggestions:
To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
Power
Level
1. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
2. Touch 5, 3, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
Time
10
(High)
3. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.
8. Touch 3.
Display scrolls the words
P-30 TOUCH START.
9. Touch Start/Pause.
Power
Start/
Pause
10. When the first stage is over, you
will hear two short tones as the
oven begins the second cook
stage.
11. At the end of the cook time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
NOTE: If you are using the AUTO DEFROST feature
as one of the cooking stages, it must be programmed
as the first stage.
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•
•
•
•
•
Boiling water.
Making candy.
Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
Cooking tender cuts of meat.
Cooking whole poultry.
• Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
• Reheating prepared foods quickly.
• Reheating sandwiches.
• Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.
• Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.
• Cooking veal.
• Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings & custard.
• Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
• Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.
• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking pork chops, roast.
• Taking chill out of fruit.
• Softening butter.
• Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
• Softening butter & cream cheese.
• Standing time.
Time
Use
5. Touch Time.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
7. Touch Power.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 - 10.
Power
4. Touch 8.
Display scrolls the words
P-80 TOUCH START.
6. Touch 3, 0, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START OR POWER.
Microwave Power Level Chart
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SENSOR TOUCH OPERATION
INSTRUCTION
A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically
adjusts cook time for the best cooking results. It’s easy
and convenient—the oven will guide you, step-by-step,
to cook or reheat foods. The Sensor Menu, with many
popular food choices, is preprogrammed to cook or
reheat food perfectly everytime.
SENSOR POPCORN
SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially
packaged microwave popcorn (1.75 to 3.5 ounces).
For best results:
• Use fresh popcorn.
• Place only one bag of prepackaged microwave
popcorn on the center of turntable.
To pop 3.5 oz.
For more information about Sensor Touch Cooking
Programs, see the “Sensor Cook Guide” on pages
17-19. This Guide provides specific instructions for
cooking and heating a variety of foods.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Sensor Popcorn.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
• The Sensor Touch system works by detecting a
build-up of vapor.
• Make sure the door remains closed.
• Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.
• Opening the door or touching the Clear before
the vapor is detected will abort the process. The
oven will stop.
• Before using Sensor Touch, make sure the glass
turntable is dry, to assure the best results.
Clear
Sensor
Popcorn
NOTES:
• Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped
kernels.
• Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave
oven with this feature.
• If you use a microwave popper, test it on sensor.
There are many such devices available and their
results may vary.
• IN NO CASE should you use a popper that concentrates the microwave energy.
Categories:
Sensor Cook
Sensor Popcorn
Sensor Reheat
SENSOR REHEAT
SENSOR COOK
This feature allows you to reheat precooked, roomtemperature or refrigerated foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels.
SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your
favorite foods without having to select cooking times
and power levels. The oven automatically determines
required cooking times for each food item.
Sensor Reheat has 3 categories: Dinner plate,
Soup/Sauce, Casserole.
Sensor Cook has 10 food categories.
To reheat casserole.
To cook FROZEN ENTREE.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Sensor Cook.
Display scrolls the words
SELECT MENU 0 - 9
3. Touch 4.
Display shows SENSING.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
1. Touch Clear.
Clear
2. Touch Sensor Reheat.
Display scrolls the words
SELECT MENU 1 - 3
Sensor
Cook
3. Touch 3.
Display shows SENSING.
The oven will cook food
automatically by sensor system.
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Sensor
Reheat
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
1. POTATOES
To cook potatoes:
Serving size is 1 to 4 medium, about 8 to 10 oz (225g
to 280g) each.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place
around the edge of the oven tray, at least 1 inch
(2.5cm) apart.
2. FRESH VEGETABLES
To cook fresh vegetables:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place moist vegetables in a microwavable container.
Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes
standing time after cooking.
3. FROZEN VEGETABLES
To cook frozen vegetables:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Remove from package and place vegetable in a
microwavable container.
Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most vegetables need stirring and 2 to 3 minutes
standing after cooking.
4. FROZEN ENTRÉE
To cook a frozen entrée:
Entrée size: 10 to 20 oz (280g to 560g).
Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three
sides.
If entrée is not in a microwave-safe container, place it
on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Most entrées need 2 to 3 minutes standing time after
cooking.
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
5. RICE
To cook rice:
Follow package instructions for ingredient amounts.
Place rice and liquid (water, chicken, or vegetable
stock) in a microwave-safe container, cover with
casserole lid or plastic wrap and vent.
Most rice needs 2 to 3 minutes standing time after
cooking.
6. CASSEROLE
To cook casseroles:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a 1- to 2-quart
(1- to 2-L) casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking is complete, allow 3 minutes standing
time.
7. GROUND MEAT
To cook ground meat:
Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (1/4 to 2 lbs).
Crumble meat into a microwavable container.
Season and cover with plastic wrap.
Vent cover for well-done meat.
Cover dish for medium cooked meat (such as meat to
be used in another dish and cooked further).
8. FISH/SEAFOOD
To cook fish/seafood:
Serving size is 4 to 32 oz (1/4 to 2 lbs).
Place the food around the sides of a microwave-safe
container. Season and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125ml)
liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) if desired.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
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SENSOR COOK GUIDE
9. SCRAMBLED EGGS
To cook scrambled eggs:
Serving size is 2 to 5 eggs.
Break eggs into a 4-cup (1L) measuring cup or
1-quart (1L) casserole dish.
Add 1 tablespoon (15mL) milk or water per egg and
beat. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
When cooking is complete, remove from oven, stir, and
allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time.
10. FROZEN PIZZA
To cook frozen pizza:
Use only frozen pizza made for microwave use.
Do not cover (the kind that comes with a succeptor
cooking tray).
Serving size is 1 or 2 pizzas.
Follow package directions.
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SENSOR REHEAT GUIDE
1. DINNER PLATE
To reheat dinner plate:
Serving size is about 8 to 16 oz (225g to 450g).
Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
2. SOUP/SAUCE
To reheat soup/sauce:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place food to be heated in a casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
3. CASSEROLE
To reheat casserole:
Serving size is 1 to 4 cups (250mL to 1L).
Place food to be heated in a casserole dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
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DEFROST AUTO/TIME
The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Touch Defrost Auto/Time once
for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
For best results:
• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its
original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper).
Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to
the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the
foods to cook.
• Form the meat into the shape of a doughnut before
freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat
when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or on a
microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center
when removed from the oven.
AUTO DEFROST
Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The
defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting
method for frozen foods. The Auto Defrost list shows
which defrost setting is recommended for the food you
are defrosting. With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times for each food
item according to the weight you enter. For added
convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in tone
mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange the food during the defrost
cycle. Four different defrosting levels are provided.
AUTO DEFROST CHART
Sequence
1. MEAT
BEEF
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes for stew,
(0.1 to 4.0kg) Tenderloin steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,
Rump roast, Chuck roast, Hamburger patty.
1. MEAT
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
4. BREAD
LAMB
Chops (1-inch thick), Rolled roast
After touching the Defrost Auto/Time pad once, select
the food category by touching a number pad: 1 (MEAT),
2 (Poultry), 3 (Fish), and 4 (Bread). Available weights
for Meat, Poultry and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0 lbs (0.1 to
4.0kgs). The available weight for Bread is 0.1 to 1 lb
(0.1 to 0.5kg).
PORK
Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot dogs, Spareribs,
Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 lb, 1/2-inch thick)
To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Defrost Auto/Time once.
Display scrolls the words
MEAT TOUCH 1
POULTRY TOUCH 2
FISH TOUCH 3
BREAD TOUCH 4.
5. Touch Start/Pause.
2. POULTRY POULTRY
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, Breasts (boneless)
(0.1 to 4.0kg) CORNISH HENS
Whole
Clear
Defrost
Auto/Time
3. Touch 1.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER WEIGHT.
4. Enter the weight by touching
1 and 2. Display scrolls the
words 1.2 LBS TOUCH START.
Food
TURKEY
Breast (under 6 lbs)
FISH
3. FISH
0.1 to 6.0 lbs Fillets, Whole Steaks
(0.1 to 4.0kg) SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops
4. BREAD MUFFINS
0.1 to 1.0 lb ROLL CAKE
(0.1 to 0.5kg)
Start/
Pause
NOTE: After you touch Start/Pause, the display counts
down the defrost time. The oven will beep once during
the Defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn,
separate, or rearrange the food as needed. Remove any
portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to
the oven and touch Start/Pause to resume the defrost
cycle. The oven will not STOP during the BEEP
unless the door is opened.
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TIME DEFROST
EZ-DEFROST
Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time.
The EZ-Defrost feature provides you with the quick
defrosting method for 1.0 pound frozen foods. The
oven automatically sets the defrosting time for each
food. Three quick defrost settings are preset in the
oven. Select a category by touching the number pad:
1 (Meat), 2 (Poultry) and 3 (Fish).
To defrost for 3 minutes.
Clear
1. Touch Clear.
To defrost 1 lb of meat.
2. Touch Defrost Auto/Time
twice.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER DEFROST TIME.
Defrost
Auto/Time
3. Touch 3, 0, and 0.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
x2
1. Touch Clear.
Start/
Pause
5. Turn food over when the oven
signals.
2. Touch Ez-Defrost.
Display scrolls the words
MEAT TOUCH 1
POULTRY TOUCH 2
FISH TOUCH 3.
Ez-Defrost
3. Touch 1.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
4. Touch Start/Pause.
6. At the end of the defrost time,
four tones will sound.
The oven will stop.
Clear
Start/
Pause
NOTE: The oven will beep once during the Defrost
cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or
rearrange the food.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING
This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function.
Please read these instructions carefully.
Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the
food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air
over the food surfaces. Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads.
DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE TURNTABLE IN PLACE.
1. You can cook food with the Metal Cooking Rack on the turntable.
2. Do not cover turntable or metal rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food.
3. Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items.
Choose pans that do not have extended handles.
4. Use convection cooking for items like soufflés, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and for some meat
and fish cooking.
5. You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking;
however, you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the convection oven
cooking directions. See examples in the charts in this section.
6. When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. Preheat the
empty oven just as you do a regular oven. You can start heavier dense foods such as meats, casseroles, and
poultry without preheating.
7. All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking.
8. As in conventional cooking, the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results. Refer to
the charts in this Use and Care Guide.
9. Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing
and damage to the oven may occur.
10. After preheating, if you do not open the door, the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature
for 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONS
• The oven cavity, door, turntable, rotating ring, metal racks, and cooking utensils will become very hot.
USE THICK OVEN GLOVES when removing the food, cooking utensil, metal rack, and turntable from the oven
after convection cooking.
• Do not use lightweight plastic containers, plastic wraps, or paper products during any convection cycle.
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This section gives you the instructions for operating automatic convection and combination cooking.
You can select among 8 popular foods using Auto Roast and Auto Bake.
AUTO BAKE
AUTO ROAST
Auto Bake automatically bakes frozen pizza, muffins,
biscuits, and frozen french fries. Some foods have a
preheat time. When you cook muffins and biscuits,
place food on the rack after the preheat cycle.
Auto Roast automatically roasts beef, whole chicken,
turkey breasts, and pork.
To roast a whole chicken (3 lbs).
1. Touch Clear.
To bake 6 muffins.
1. Touch Clear.
2. Touch Auto Bake.
Display scrolls the words
FROZEN PIZZA TOUCH 1
MUFFINS TOUCH 2
BISCUIT/ DINNER
ROLL/B.STICK TOUCH 3
FROZEN FRENCH FRIES
TOUCH 4.
3. Touch 2 for muffins.
Display scrolls the words
USE RACK AND 6 CUP
MUFFIN PAN NO FOOD IN
OVEN TOUCH START.
4. Touch the Start/Pause.
2. Touch Auto Roast.
Display scrolls the words
BEEF TOUCH 1
WHOLE CHICKEN TOUCH 2
TURKEY BREASTS TOUCH 3
PORK TOUCH 4.
Clear
Auto
Bake
Auto
Roast
3. Touch 2 for whole chicken.
Display scrolls the words
USE RACK ENTER 2.5 - 6LBS.
4. Touch the 3, 0 to set the
desired weight.
Display scrolls the words
3.0 LBS TOUCH START.
5. Touch the Start/Pause.
Start/
Pause
Start/
Pause
NOTE:
• Auto Roast can be programmed with More/Less.
When you want to adjust the time of the preset
program, use More or Less after Step 4.
• The available weight for each food is different.
Refer to the “Auto Roast Guide” on page 26.
After preheat cycle ends, the oven
will beep and directions will be
displayed during auto cooking.
Follow the instructions. Open the
door and place muffin cup on the
rack. Close the door.
5. Touch the Start/Pause.
Clear
Start/
Pause
NOTES:
• Frozen pizza and frozen french fries do not have a
preheat time.
• Auto Bake can be programmed with More/Less.
When you want to adjust the time of the preset
program, use More or Less after Step 3.
• Refer to the “Auto Bake Guide” on page 25 for more
information.
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AUTO BAKE GUIDE
1. FROZEN PIZZA
To cook frozen pizza:
For best results, a pizza pan is not required.
Use a 12-inch thin-crust frozen pizza. If using a rising
crust pizza, add an additional 10 to 20 minutes baking
time on convection 450°F.
Place frozen pizza directly on short rack.
After baking is over, remove pizza from the oven.
2. MUFFINS
To cook muffins:
Use 1 package of a muffin mix.
Place short rack on turntable.
After PREHEAT, use 6-cup muffin pan;
place pan on rack.
3. BISCUIT/DINNER ROLL/BREAD STICKS
To cook biscuits, dinner rolls, or bread sticks:
For best results, bake one pan of biscuits, dinner rolls,
or breadsticks at a time.
After PREHEAT, place the biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart
on engrossed 12-inch round pizza pan or cookie sheet
on short rack.
Cool on rack for 10 minutes after cooking
4. FROZEN FRENCH FRIES
To cook frozen french fries:
Use frozen, prepared french fries.
Do not overlap or layer potatoes.
For crispier potatoes, use MORE to add additional
cooking time.
Spread the french fries on 10-inch pan.
Place the 10-inch pan on short rack.
After cooking, remove pan from the oven.
Weight range: 4 to 16 oz.
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AUTO ROAST GUIDE
1. BEEF
To cook beef roast:
Weigh roast and pat dry with paper towels.
Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof plate on turntable to catch
drippings.
Place roast on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast beef with aluminum foil and let
stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Weight range: 2 to 4 lbs.
2. WHOLE CHICKEN
To cook whole chicken:
Weigh whole chicken. Remove giblets and neck and discard.
Thoroughly wash inside and outside of chicken with cold water.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Secure the legs with kitchen
twine. Brush outside of chicken with melted butter or margarine.
Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof plate on turntable to catch
drippings. Place chicken breast side up on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast chicken with aluminum foil and
let stand for 10 minutes.
Weight range: 2.5 to 6 lbs.
3. TURKEY BREAST
To cook turkey breast:
Weigh turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels. Brush turkey
breast with melted butter. Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof
plate on turntable to catch drippings. Place turkey breast on
short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast turkey with aluminum foil and let
stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Weight range: 3 to 6 lbs.
4. PORK ROAST
To cook pork roast:
Weigh roast and pat dry with paper towels.
Place a microwave-safe/heat-proof plate on turntable to catch
drippings.
Place roast on short rack.
After cooking, loosely tent roast with aluminum foil and
let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Weight range: 2 to 4 lbs.
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CONVECTION
During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven.
Convection cooking temperature range from 225°F to 450°F and 100°F may be programmed.
It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking.
To set the convection cooking at 325°F for 45
minutes with preheat.
To set the convection cooking at 375°F for 45
minutes without preheat.
To preheat:
To cook
1. Touch Clear.
Clear
2. Touch Convection Cook.
Display scrolls the words
350F TOUCH MORE OR LESS
FOR TEMP SET OR START OR
ENTER COOKING TIME.
Cook
3. Touch Less once to set 325°F.
Display scrolls the words
325F TOUCH START FOR
PREHEAT OR ENTER
COOKING TIME.
Less
4. Touch Start/Pause.
Display shows PREHEAT 325F.
Start/
Pause
1. Put food on the oven rack, and
close the door.
7. Touch Start/Pause.
3. Touch Convection Cook.
Display scrolls the words
350F TOUCH MORE OR LESS
FOR TEMP SET OR START OR
ENTER COOKING TIME.
Cook
5. Touch 4, 5, 0, 0 to set the
cooking time.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
5. After preheating,
display scrolls the words
PLACE FOOD ON RACK.
Open the door, place food on the
oven rack, and close the door.
Display scrolls the words
ENTER COOKING TIME.
Clear
4. Touch More once to set 375°F.
Display scrolls the words
375F TOUCH START FOR
PREHEAT OR ENTER
COOKING TIME.
To cook:
6. Touch 4, 5, 0, 0 to
set the cooking time.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
2. Touch Clear.
6. Touch Start/Pause.
More
Start/
Pause
At the end of the cooking time,
four tones will sound and display
shows END.
NOTES:
• By using the More/Less in convection cooking, you
can set the desired temperature.
• The temperature range has 10 steps from 225°F to
450°F including 100°F (dough rising).
• Use More/Less to increase/decrease the temperature
by 25°F after touching the Convection. (The default
temperature is 350°F.)
Start/
Pause
At the end of cooking time, four
tones will sound and display shows
END.
NOTES:
• When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
five tones will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.
• The oven temperature drops very quickly when the
door is opened; however, this should not prevent food
from being fully cooked during normal cooking time.
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CONVECTION COOKING GUIDE
1. Always use metal accessory rack when convection baking. (See page 6.)
2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results
because they prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull (satin-finish)
bottoms are recommended for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom browning.
3. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram absorb heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts.
4. Preheating the oven is recommended when baking foods by convection.
5. To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open the oven door to check food as little as possible.
Oven Temp.
Time, Min.
Comments
Biscuits
400°F
10 to 12
Canned refrigerated biscuits take
2 to 4 minutes less time.
Corn Bread
400°F
15 to 20
Muffins
400°F
18 to 24
Remove from pans immediately
and cool slightly on wire rack.
Popovers
350°F
30 to 40
Pierce each popover with a fork
after removing from oven to
allow steam to escape.
Nut Bread or Fruit Bread
350°F
55 to 65
Interiors will be moist and tender.
Yeast Bread
375°F
18 to 25
Plain or Sweet Rolls
350°F
13 to 16
Lightly grease baking sheet.
Angel Food
350°F
40 to 50
Invert and cool in pan.
Cheesecake
350°F
60 to 65
After cooking, turn oven off and
let cheesecake stand in oven 30
minutes with door ajar.
Coffee Cake
350°F
25 to 30
Cup Cakes
350°F
15 to 20
Fruit Cake (loaf)
300°F
80 to 90
Gingerbread
350°F
35 to 40
Butter Cakes, Cake Mixes
350°F
30 to 40
Use 2 shelves. Top layer may
bake in less time.
Fluted Tube Cake
350°F
40 to 50
Grease and flour pan.
Pound Cake
350°F
60 to 70
Cool in pan 10 minutes before
inverting on wire rack.
Bar
350°F
35 to 45
Use same time for bar cookies
from a mix.
Drop or Sliced
375°F
10 to 14
Use same time for sliced cookies
from a mix.
FOOD
Breads
Cakes
(2 layers)
Cookies
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Interior will be moist and tender.
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
CONVECTION BAKING TABLE
Oven Temp.
Time, Min.
Comments
Baked Apples or Pears
350°F
30 to 40
Bake in cookware with shallow sides.
Bread Pudding
300°F
35 to 40
Pudding is done when knife inserted
near center comes out clean.
Cream Puffs
400°F
30 to 35
Puncture puffs twice with toothpick
to release steam after 25 minutes
of baking time.
Custard (individual)
350°F
45 to 50
Set cups in baking dish. Pour
boiling water around cups to a
depth of 1 inch.
Meringue Shells
300°F
30 to 35
When done, turn oven off and let
shells stand in oven 1 hour to dry.
Frozen
375°F
40 to 45
Follow package directions.
Meringue-topped
325°F
13 to 16
Follow package directions.
Two-crust
400°F
50 to 55
Follow package directions.
Quiche
350°F
30 to 35
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Pastry Shell
400°F
10 to 16
Pierce pastry with fork to prevent
shrinkage.
Meat, chicken, seafood
combinations
350°F
20 to 40
Cook times vary with casserole size
and ingredients.
Pasta
350°F
25 to 45
Cook times vary with casserole size
and ingredients.
Potatoes, scalloped
350°F
55 to 60
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Vegetable
350°F
25 to 35
Cook times vary with casserole size
and ingredients.
Frozen Bread Dough
350°F
30 to 35
Follow package directions.
Frozen Dinners
350°F
20 to 25
Follow package directions.
Frozen Entrees
350°F
50 to 60
Follow package directions.
Frozen Pizza Rolls,
Egg Rolls
400°F
8 to 10
Follow package directions.
Pizza
425°F
15 to 25
Follow package directions.
Slice and Bake Cookies
375°F
13 to 15
Let stand a few minutes before
removing from pan to cool.
Meat Loaf
325°F
55 to 60
Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
Oven-Baked Stew
325°F
80 to 90
Brown meat before combining with
liquid and vegetables.
Swiss Steak
350°F
60 to 70
Let stand 2 minutes after cooking.
Stuffed Peppers
350°F
40 to 45
Use green, red, or yellow peppers.
375°F
55 to 60
Pierce skin several places. Add 1/4
cup water to dish. Turn squash
halves cut side up after 30 minutes
of cook time and cover.
Baked Potatoes
425°F
50 to 60
Pierce skin with a fork before
baking.
Twice-Baked Potatoes
400°F
25 to 30
Pierce skin with fork before baking.
FOOD
Fruits,
Other
Desserts
Pies,
Pastries
Casseroles
Convenience
Foods
Main
Dishes
Vegetables Acorn Squash Halves
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USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN
MEAT ROASTING TABLE FOR CONVECTION COOKING
MEATS
MINUTES/POUND
OVEN TEMPERATURE
Rib (2 to 4 lbs.)
Rare
Medium
Well
21 to 26
26 to 31
31 to 36
325°F
325°F
325°F
Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin
Rare
Medium
Well
25 to 30
30 to 35
35 to 40
325°F
325°F
325°F
Beef Tenderloin
Rare
Medium
12 to 16
16 to 20
325°F
325°F
Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 lbs.)
Chuck, Rump
45 to 50
325°F
Ham
Canned (3-lb. fully cooked)
Butt
(5-lb. fully cooked)
Shank (5-lb. fully cooked)
20 to 25
20 to 25
17 to 20
325°F
325°F
325°F
Lamb
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
21 to 26
26 to 31
325°F
325°F
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
25 to 30
29 to 34
325°F
325°F
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
26 to 30
32 to 36
325°F
325°F
Pork Chops
(1/2 to 1-inch thick)
2 chops
4 chops
6 chops
12 to 15
15 to 18
18 to 25
325°F
325°F
325°F
Whole Chicken
(21/2 to 31/2 lbs.)
25 to 35
375°F
Chicken Pieces
(21/2 to 31/2 lbs.)
13 to 16
350°F
Cornish Hens
Unstuffed (1 to 11/2 lbs.)
Stuffed (1 to 11/2 lbs.)
10 to 15
15 to 20
375°F
375°F
Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.)
19 to 21
375°F
Turkey Breast
(4 to 6 lbs.)
21 to 25
325°F
Fish, whole
(3 to 5 lbs.)
10 to 15
400°F
Lobster Tails
(6 to 8-oz. each)
12 to 17
350°F
Beef
Pork
Poultry
Seafood
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN
TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING
COMBINATION
This section gives you instructions to operate each
combination cooking function. Please read these
instructions carefully. Sometimes combination
microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the
best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time
for foods that normally need a long time to cook. This
cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside
and crispy on the outside. In combination cooking, the
convection heat and microwave energy alternate
automatically. Your oven has two preprogrammed
settings that make it easy to cook with both convection
heat and microwave energy automatically.
This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make
it easy to cook with both convection heat and
microwave automatically.
Oven
Temperature
Microwave
Power
Combination Roast
350°F
40%
Combination Bake
375°F
10%
To roast with combination cooking for 45 minutes.
1. Put food on the oven rack, and
close the door.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR
COMBINATION COOKING
1. Meats may be roasted directly on the metal rack or
in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack. When
using the metal rack, please check your cooking
chart for information on proper use.
2. Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and
tenderized using oven cooking bags.
3. When baking, check for doneness after cooking
time is up. If not completely done, let stand in oven
for a few minutes to complete cooking.
2. Touch Clear.
Clear
3. Touch Combination Roast.
Display scrolls the words
350F TOUCH MORE OR
LESS FOR TEMP SET
OR ENTER COOKING TIME.
Roast
4. Touch 4, 5, 0, 0 to set the
cooking time.
Display scrolls the words
TOUCH START.
PRECAUTIONS
5. Touch the Start/Pause.
1. All cookware used for combination cooking must be
BOTH microwave-safe and ovenproof.
2. During combination baking, some baking cookware
may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the
oven walls or metal accessory racks. Arcing is a
discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves
come in contact with metal.
— If arcing occurs, place a heatproof dish between
the pan and the metal rack.
— If arcing occurs with other baking cookware, do
not use them for combination cooking.
At the end of cooking time,
four tones sound and display
shows END.
Start/
Pause
NOTES:
• The temperature can be adjusted; however, the
microwave power cannot.
• By using the More/Less in combination cooking, you
can adjust the temperature by 25°F after step 3.
(The default temperature is 350°F.)
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USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN
COMBINATION COOKING GUIDE
MEATS
Beef
Ham
Lamb
Pork
Poultry
Seafood
Rib (2 to 4 lbs.)
Rare
Medium
Well
Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin
Rare
Medium
Well
Beef Tenderloin
Rare
Medium
Chuck, Rump or Pot Roast (21/2 to 3 lbs.)
(Use cooking bag for best results.)
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Canned (3-lb. fully cooked)
Butt
(5-lb. fully cooked)
Shank (5-lb. fully cooked)
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Pork Chops (3/4 to 1-inch thick)
2 chops
4 chops
6 chops
Turn over after half of cooking time.
Whole Chicken
(21/2 to 6 lbs.)
Chicken Pieces
(21/2 to 6 lbs.)
Cornish Hens
Unstuffed
Stuffed
Duckling
Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
Turn breast side up after half of cooking time.
Fish
1-lb. fillets
Lobster Tails
(6 to 8-oz. each)
Shrimp
(1 to 2 lbs.)
Scallops
(1 to 2 lbs.)
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COMBINATION
TEMPERATURE
MINUTES/POUND
300°F
300°F
300°F
11 to 14
14 to 17
17 to 20
300°F
300°F
300°F
11 to 14
14 to 17
17 to 20
300°F
300°F
14 to 17
17 to 20
275°F
30 to 40
300°F
300°F
300°F
15 to 18
15 to 18
15 to 18
300°F
300°F
13 to 18
18 to 23
300°F
300°F
14 to 19
19 to 24
300°F
300°F
13 to 16
14 to 17
350°F
350°F
350°F
10 to 13
13 to 16
16 to 19
375°F
18 to 20
375°F
15 to 18
375°F
375°F
375°F
300°F
18 to 25
23 to 30
15 to 18
11 to 15
350°F
7 to 10
350°F
10 to 15
350°F
8 to 13
350°F
8 to 13
HEATING/REHEATING GUIDE
To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount
of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room
temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed
in a microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked
food.
ITEMS
COOK TIME
(AT HIGH)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Sliced meat
3 slices (1/4-inch thick)
1-2 minutes
Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces
1 breast
1 leg and thigh
2-31/2 minutes
11/2-3 minutes
Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent.
Fish fillet
(6-8 oz.)
2-4 minutes
Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and
vent.
4-6 minutes
Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent.
1-31/2 minutes
5-8 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
11/2-3 minutes
31/2-51/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Reheat filling and bun separately.
Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once.
Heat bun as directed in chart below.
Lasagna
1 serving (101/2 oz.)
Casserole
1 cup
4 cups
Casserole –
cream or cheese
1 cup
4 cups
Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef
1 sandwich
(1/2 cup meat filling)
without bun
1 -21/2 minutes
Mashed potatoes
1 cup
4 cups
1-3 minutes
5-8 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Baked beans
1 cup
11/2-3 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
4 cups
21/2-4 minutes
71/2-11 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Rice
1 cup
4 cups
11/2-31/2 minutes
4-61/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
15-30 seconds
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwavable rack
11/2-21/2 minutes
4-6 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
11/2-21/2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll
Vegetables
1 cup
4 cups
Soup
1 serving (8 oz.)
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FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
Amount
Cook Time
at High
(Minute)
2 medium
4 medium
1 Ib.
5-8
10-13
3-6
Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover.
2-3 minutes
Add 1/2 cup water. Cover.
2-3 minutes
Beans, Green &
Wax
1 lb.
7-11
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. casserole. Stir
halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Beets, Fresh
1 Ib.
12-16
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Broccoli, Fresh,
Spears
1 Ib.
4-8
Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water.
2-3 minutes
Cabbage, Fresh,
Chopped
1 Ib.
4-7
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
2 cups
2-4
Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
1 lb.
7-11
Trim. Add 1/4 cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Flowerettes, Fresh
Celery, Fresh,
Sliced
2 cups
4 cups
21/2-41/2
6-8
Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Corn, Fresh
2 ears
5-9
Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2 qt. baking dish.
Cover.
2-3 minutes
Vegetable
Artichokes
(8 oz. each)
Asparagus,
Fresh, Spears
Carrots, Fresh,
Sliced
Cauliflower,
Fresh, Whole
Instructions
Standing
Time
Mushrooms,
Fresh, Sliced
12
/ Ib.
2-31/2
Place mushrooms in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Parsnips, Fresh,
Sliced
1 Ib.
4-8
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
4 cups
7-10
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Sweet Potatoes
Whole Baking
(6-8 oz. each)
2 medium
4 medium
5-10
7-13
Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
White Potatoes,
Whole Baking
(6-8 oz. each)
Spinach, Fresh,
Leaf
2 potatoes
4 potatoes
5-8
10-14
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
1 Ib.
4-7
Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Add 1/2 cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.
Squash, Acorn or
Butternut, Fresh
1 medium
6-8
Cut squash in half. Remove seeds.
Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.
2-3 minutes
Zucchini, Fresh,
Sliced
1 Ib.
41/2-71/2
Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Zucchini, Fresh,
Whole
1 Ib.
6-9
Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking.
2-3 minutes
Peas, Green,
Fresh
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2-3 minutes
TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers
Operation
Answer
Question
Why is the oven light not on during
cooking?
There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
Have you:
• Set a cook time?
• Touched START?
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven
has been designed to vent this steam.
Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates empty?
Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
Does microwave energy pass through the
viewing screen in the door?
No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity.
The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not
let microwave energy pass through.
Why does a tone sound when a pad on the
control panel is touched?
The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.
Can my microwave oven be damaged if
food is cooked for too long?
Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food
to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire
and damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near
the oven while you are cooking.
When the oven is plugged into wall outlet
for the first time, it might not work properly.
What is wrong?
The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily
become scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you
plug in for the first time or when power resumes after a power
interruption. Unplug the oven from the 120-volt household outlet
and then plug it back in to reset the microcomputer.
Why do I see light reflection around the
outer case?
This light is from the oven light which is located between the
oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
What are the various sounds I hear when
the microwave oven is operating?
The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
microwave oven’s magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the
magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical
switch. The change in blower speed is from the change in line
voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.
Food
Question
Answer
What is wrong when baked foods have a
hard, dry, brown spot?
A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the
cooking or reheating time.
Why do eggs sometimes pop?
When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this,
simply pierce the yolk before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers (continued)
Food
Answer
Question
Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?
Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the same
recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need to be varied
for one of these reasons:
• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?
Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for
microwave cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is made
for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails
to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.
Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:
• Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or attempt
to pop leftover kernels.
• Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn
directly on the glass turntable. To avoid excessive heating
of the glass turntable, place the popcorn bag on a plate.
• Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to
2-3 seconds between pops.
• Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.
• Follow directions on bag.
Why do baked apples sometimes burst
during cooking?
The peel has not been removed from the top half of each apple to
allow for expansion of the interior of the apple during cooking. As
in conventional cooking methods, the interior of the apple expands
during the cooking process.
Why do baked potatoes sometimes
burn during cooking?
If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm.
CAUTION: Do not overcook.
Why is a standing time recommended
after microwave cooking time is over?
Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few
minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The
amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.
Why is additional time required for
cooking food stored in the refrigerator?
As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects
total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a
refrigerator than for food at room temperature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly, locate the
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest Authorized Service Center. Authorized
Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.
Possible Causes
Problem
Oven does not start
• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the door closed?
• Is the cooking time set?
Arcing or Sparking
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the oven empty?
Incorrect time of day
• Have you tried to reset the time of day?
Unevenly Cooked Foods
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Is the glass turntable in the oven?
• Did you turn or stir the food while it was cooking?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Overcooked Foods
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Undercooked Foods
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Were the foods completely defrosted?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Are the ventilation ports clear?
Improper Defrosting
• Are you using approved cookware?
• Was the time/cooking power level correct?
• Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting cycle?
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