LG Electronics USA S174ZH MW Oven User Manual 3828W5A2260

LG Electronics USA MW Oven 3828W5A2260

Users Manual

Operating Ins tructionsMicrowave OvenModels MS -164ZFThis manual contains S afety Instructions, Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the oven.Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.Antes de operar este producto, lea este instructivo en su totalidad.E l manual de instrucciones en espa–ol puede ser encontrada en la p‡ginas 23-29(S panish Operating Instructions can be found on pages 23-29)Feature How to OperateTo S et C loc kTo C ook usingQuick Min P adTo S etP ower & TimeTo Defrost usingAuto Defros t P adTo Use as a K itchen TimerTo reheat usingAuto R eheat P ad(page 11)E nter time of day.P res s. P res s.(up to 10 min.)P res s. P res s.To C ook usingAuto C ook P adsQUIC K G UIDE TO OP E R ATIONP art No. 3828W5A2260S elect recipe S elect serving/weighteg.To us eC hild S afety Lock Hold ÒS tartÓ P ad until ÒLÓ appears in the display.Hold ÒS tartÓ P ad until ÒLÓ disappears in the display.ThruS et weight.P res s. P res s.ThruS et cooking time.P ress to select P ower LevelP res s.ThruThruP res s.P res s.P res s. P res s.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Microwave Oven.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-dooroperation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is importantnot to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Under normal conditionsoven will not operate with door open.(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allowsoil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that theoven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properlyqualified service personnel.© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2002.The serial number of this product may befound on the back side of the oven. Youshould note the model number and theserial number of this oven in the spaceprovided and retain this book as a perma-nent record of your purchase for future ref-erence.Model No. _________________________Serial No. _________________________Date of Purchase ___________________Technical Specifications*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD Specifications subject to change without notice.2Power Source:Power Consumption:Output:*Outside Dimensions(H x W x D):Oven Cavity Dimensions (H x W x D):Operating Frequency:Uncrated Weight:120 V, 60 Hz13.5 Amps, 1,600 W1,200 W1317/32” x 2219/32” x 17 5/16”(344 x 573.5 x 440 mm)10 9/32” x 16 9/16” x 16 11/16”(261 x 421 x 424 mm)2,450 MHzApprox. 37.2 lbs. (16.9 kg)MS-164ZFContentsBefore OperatingPrecautions...............................................................................................Inside Front CoverImportant Safety Instructions .............................................................................................4Installation and Grounding Instructions............................................................................5Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................6Cookware and Utensil Guide .................................................................................................7Feature Diagram ....................................................................................................................8Control Panel .........................................................................................................................8OperationClock Setting ..........................................................................................................................9Child Safety Lock ...................................................................................................................9Quick Min Function ................................................................................................................9Power & Time Setting ........................................................................................................... 9Timer Setting ........................................................................................................................10Popcorn Function .................................................................................................................11Auto Reheat .........................................................................................................................11Auto Defrost .........................................................................................................................12Auto Defrost Chart ...............................................................................................................13Auto Cook ............................................................................................................................14Auto Cook Chart ..................................................................................................................14Food Characteristics ............................................................................................................15Cooking Techniques........................................................................................................15-16Using Your Microwave Oven...........................................................................................17-18Heating or Reheating Guide ................................................................................................19Fresh Vegetable Chart .........................................................................................................20Quick Guide to Operation...................................................................................Back CoverMaintenanceTechnical Specifications .............................................................................Inside Front CoverCare of Your Microwave Oven .............................................................................................21Before Requesting Service ..................................................................................................22Limited Warranty & Customer Services........................................................................23 - 24Manual de instrucciones (Spanish Operating Instructions)Instrucciones de Seguridad ......................................................................................25 - 26Instrucciones para Conexión a Tierra..............................................................................26Instrucciones de Instalación.............................................................................................27Sugerencias Utiles ...............................................................................................................28Panel de Control ..................................................................................................................29El poder & el tiempo poniendo.............................................................................................29Niveles de intensidad de las microondas ........................................................................... 30Trace para el cocinero automatico.......................................................................................30Guia Rapida de Operación ..................................................................................................313
4WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, elec-tric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposureto excessive microwave energy:1. Read all instructions before using theappliance.2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY,” found on the inside front cover. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connectonly to properly grounded outlet. See“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” foundon page 5.4. Install or locate this appliance only inaccordance with the installation instruc-tions found on page 5.5. Do not cover or block any openings on thisappliance. 6. Do not store or use this appliance out-doors. Do not use this product near water—forexample, near a kitchen sink, in a wetbasement, or near a swimming pool, andthe like.7. Use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in this manual. DO NOT use corro-sive chemicals, vapors, or non-food productsin this appliance. This type of oven is specifi-cally designed to heat or cook. It is notdesigned for industrial or laboratory use. Theuse of corrosive chemicals in heating or clean-ing will damage the appliance and may resultin radiation leaks.8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oventhat come together on closing the door,use only mild, non-abrasive soaps ordetergents applied with a sponge or softcloth. 9. Do not allow children to use this appliance,unless closely supervised by an adult. 10. Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged cord or plug, if it is not workingproperly, or if it has been damaged ordropped.11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.13. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table orcounter.14. This appliance should be serviced only byqualified service personnel. Contact thenearest authorized servicenter for examina-tion, repair or adjustment. 15. Some products such as whole eggs, nar-row neck bottles and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—mayexplode and should not be heated in this oven. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attendappliance if paper, plastic, or other com-bustible materials are placed inside theoven to facilitate cooking.(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper orplastic bags before placing bag in oven. (c) If materials inside the oven shouldignite, keep oven door closed, turnoven off, and disconnect the powercord, or shut off power at the fuse orcircuit breaker panel.(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purpos-es. Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils, or food in the cavity when not inuse.General Use1. DO NOT tamper with ormake any adjustments orrepairs to door, ControlPanel housing, safetyinterlock switches or anyother part of the oven. DONOT remove outer panelfrom oven. Repairsshould only be done by a qualified service per-son.2. DO NOT operate the ovenempty. The microwaveenergy will reflect continu-ously throughout the ovencausing overheating, iffood or water is not pre-sent to absorb energy. This could damage theoven and result in the risk of a fire.3. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other mate-rials in oven, or use newspapers or paper bagsfor cooking. Fire could result. 4. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless thepaper product is labeled as safe for microwaveoven use. Recycled paper products may containimpurities which may cause sparks, and result infires when used. 5. DO NOT hit or strike Control Panel. Damage tocontrols may occur. Fire could result. 6. POT HOLDERS should always be used whenremoving items from the oven. Heat is trans-ferred from the HOT food to the cooking contain-er and from the cooking container to the GlassTray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT afterremoving the cooking container from the oven.7. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on topof, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with astove or any other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precau-tions should be followed, including the following:Examine Your OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material andexamine the oven for any damage such as dents,broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notifydealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOTinstall if oven is damaged.Placement of Oven1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface.For proper operation, the oven must have suffi-cient air flow. Allow 4-inches (10 cm) of spaceon both sides and top of oven.a. DO NOT block air vents.If they are blocked during operation, theoven may be overheated and damaged.When using any cloth over the oven, the airintake and exhaust should not be blocked.Also should allow space on back and bothsides of oven properly. b. DO NOT place oven near a hot, damp sur-face such as a gas or electric range, ordishwasher.c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidityis too high.2. This oven was manufactured for household use only.Grounding InstructionsThis appliance must be grounded. In the eventof an electrical short circuit, grounding reducesthe risk of electric shock by providing an escapewire for the electric current. This appliance isequipped with a cord having a grounding wire witha grounding plug. The plug must be plugged intoan outlet that is properly installed and grounded.WARNING—Improper use of the groundingplug can result in a risk of electric shock.Consult a qualified electrician or service person ifthe grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether theappliance is properly grounded. If it is necessaryto use an extension cord, use only a three wireextension cord that has a three blade groundingplug, and a three slot receptacle that will acceptthe plug on the appliance. The marked rating ofthe extension cord should be equal to or greaterthan the electrical rating of the appliance.Power Supply1. A short power-supply cord is provided toreduce the risks resulting from becoming entan-gled in or tripping over a longer cord.2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are avail-able and may be used if care is exercised intheir use.3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) themarked electrical rating of the cord set orextension cord should be at least as great asthe electrical rating of the appliance, (2) theextension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wirecord, and (3) the longer cord should bearranged so that it will not drape over thecounter top or tabletop where it can be pulledon by children or tripped over accidentally.Wiring Requirements1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT.No other appliance should share the circuit withthe microwave oven. If it does, the branch cir-cuit fuse may blow, the circuit breaker may trip,or the food may cook slower than the timesrecommended in this manual.2. The VOLTAGE used must be the same asspecified on this microwave oven (120 V, 60Hz). Using a higher voltage is dangerous andmay result in a fire or other incident causingoven damage. Using a lower voltage will causeslow cooking. Panasonic is NOT responsiblefor damage resulting from the use of the ovenwith other than the specified voltage.3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 20AMP, 120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET.Where a standard two-prong outlet is encoun-tered, it is the personal responsibility and oblig-ation of the consumer to haveit replaced with a properlygrounded three-prong out-let.TV / Radio Interference1. Operation of the microwave oven may causeinterference to your radio, TV or similar equip-ment.2. When there is interference, it may be reducedor eliminated by taking the following measures:a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven.(See Care of Your Microwave Oven) b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from themicrowave oven as far as possible. c. Use a properly installed antenna to obtainstronger signal reception.Glass Tray1. DO NOT operate the oven without RotatingRing and Glass Tray in place.2. DO NOT operate the oven without the GlassTray fully engaged on the drive hub. Impropercooking or damage to the oven could result.Verify that the Glass Tray is properly engagedand rotating by observing its rotation when youpress Start.3. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designedfor this oven. Do not substitute any other glasstray.4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool beforecleaning or placing in water.5. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.Always place food in a microwave-safe dish, oron a rack set in a microwave-safe dish.6. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches ovenwalls, causing the tray to stop moving, the traywill automatically rotate in the opposite direc-tion. This is normal.7. Glass Tray can turn in either direction.Rotating Ring1. Rotating Ring and oven floor should be cleanedfrequently to prevent excessive noise.2. Rotating Ring must always be used for cookingalong with Glass Tray.3. Always replace Rotating Ring and Glass Trayin their proper positions.5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSInstallation and Grounding Instructions
6Safety PrecautionsIMPORTANTProper cooking depends upon the power, thetime set and the quantity of food. If you use asmaller portion than recommended and cook atthe time for the recommended portion, fire canresult. 1) HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS / SMALLQUANTITIES OF FOODS•DO NOT use your oven for home canning, youroven cannot maintain the food at the proper can-ning temperature. Improperly canned food mayspoil and be dangerous to consume.• DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables inyour oven. Small quantities of food or foods withlow moisture content can dry out, scorch or catchon fire if overheated.2) POPCORN3) DEEP FAT FRYING•DO NOT attempt to deep fat fry in yourmicrowave oven. Cooking oils may burst intoflames and may cause damage to the oven andperhaps result in burns. Microwave utensils maynot be able to withstand the temperature of thehot oil, and could shatter or melt.4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS•Potatoes, apples, whole eggs, egg yolks,whole squash and sausages are examples offoods with nonporous skins. These types offoods must be pierced before microwave cookingto prevent their bursting.•Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until justdone. Use recommended weights for programmedcooking. Overcooking causes dehydration andmay result in a fire.5) LIQUIDS•Liquids can become "superheated" in amicrowave, and when the container is moved inany way, the superheated liquids can"explode" out of the container."Superheated" water is hotter than boilingwater, EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOTAPPEAR TO BUBBLE. To reduce the possibilityof this occurrence:Always make sure that liquids are stirredvigorously before heating to assure that theliquid is mixed with air. NEVER HEAT LIQUIDSFOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME.6) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL•Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Heatis transferred from the HOT food to the containerand the Glass Tray. Use potholders when remov-ing utensils from the oven or when removing lidsor plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils toavoid burns.•The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. Itshould be allowed to cool before handling orbefore paper products, such as paper plates ormicrowave popcorn bags, are placed in the ovenfor microwave cooking.•When using foil, skewers, warming rack or uten-sils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal materialand interior oven walls. If arcing occurs (spark-ing), remove metal material (skewers etc.) and/ortransfer to a non-metallic container.•Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, asarcing may occur.•If an entree is heated in a foil tray, maintain atleast 1-inch (2.5 cm) spacing from the oven walls.7) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS•DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which con-tain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The syn-thetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. Usepaper toweling under supervision.8) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS•Browning dishes or grills are designed formicrowave cooking only. Always follow instruc-tions provided by the manufacturer. DO NOTpreheat browning dish more than 6 minutes.•If an oven cooking bag is used for microwavecooking, prepare according to package directions.DO NOT use a wire twist-tie to close bag,instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cutfrom the open end of the bag.9) THERMOMETERS•DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometerin your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave-safethermometers are available for both meat andcandy.10) BABY FORMULA / FOOD• DO NOT heat baby formula or food in themicrowave oven. The glass jar or surface of thefood may appear to be only warm while the interi-or can be so hot as to burn the infant’s mouth andesophagus.11) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS• When reheating pastry products, check tempera-tures of any fillings before eating. Some foodshave fillings which heat faster and can beextremely hot, while the surface remains warm tothe touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).12) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES•DO NOT use the oven for any reason other thanthe preparation of food.•DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your OvenPopcorn may be popped in a microwave ovencorn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops inits own package is also available. Follow pop-corn manufacturers’ directions and use a brandsuitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. CAUTION: When using pre-packagedmicrowave popcorn, follow recommendedpackage instructions. Check package weightbefore using the Popcorn pad (see PopcornPad section). Set the oven for the weight ofthe popcorn package. If these instructions are not followed, thepopcorn may not pop adequately or mayignite and cause a fire. Never leave ovenunattended when popping popcorn. Allowthe popcorn bag to cool before opening,always open the bag away from your faceand body to prevent steam burns.7Cookware and Utensil GuideITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTSYes for Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of Aluminum Foil Shielding meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occuronly if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.Browning Dish Yes Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.Dinnerware Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use inLabeled Yes microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the “Microwave-Safe” back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.Other Dinnerware ? Use CONTAINER TEST below.Disposable polyester Yes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be Paperboard Dishes purchased in grocery stores.Fast Food Carton No Metal handle may cause arcing.with Metal HandleFrozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less thanMetal Yes 3/4-in.(2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-in. (2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Microwave-safe Yes Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time. For containers more than 3/4-inch (2 cm) deep,remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container.Glass Jars Yes, Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass use caution jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.GlasswareHeat Resistant Oven Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. Glassware & Ceramics (See CONTAINER TEST below)Metal Bakeware No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.Metal Twist-Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie Oven Cooking Bag Yes provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not close with a metal twist-tie. Make six 1/2-in. (1 cm) slits near the closure.Paper Plates & Cups Yes Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking times such as hot dogs.Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.Parchment Paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens.PlasticMicrowave-Safe Yes Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check Cookware manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses. Reheat & Storage Yes, Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for use caution cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat fromhot food may cause the plastic to warp.Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!Plastic Foam Cups Yes, Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use use caution to bring foods to a low serving temperature.Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and Plastic Wrap Yes prevent spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable for Microwave Heating”. Check package directions. Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving temperature.ThermometersMicrowave-safe, only Yes Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.Conventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot.Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.CONTAINER TESTTO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1- cup glass measure with waterand place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10(HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container shouldremain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed somemicrowave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
8Feature DiagramControl PanelInternal Air VentsDoor Safety Lock SystemExternal Air VentsControl PanelIdentification PlateGlass TrayRotating RingHeat/Vapor Barrier Film (do not remove)Menu LabelCover (do not remove)eafdcbghijBeep Sound:When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be heard.If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the unit did not or cannot accept theinstruction. The oven will beep twice between programmed stages. At the end of anycomplete program, the oven will beep.ባቤቧቨቩቭብቦቢቪቯቫቮ1. DISPLAY WINDOW.2. AUTO DEFROST PAD (Page 12)3. POWER LEVEL PAD (Page 9)4. AUTO REHEAT PAD (Page 11)5. AUTO COOK PAD (Page 14)6. NUMBER PAD7. TIMER PAD (Page 10)8. POPCORN PAD (Page 11)9. QUCIK MIN PAD (Page 9)10. CLOCK PAD (Page 9)11. SERVING/WEIGHT PAD (Page 14)12. START PAD.One tap allows oven to begin functioning. If door isopened or STOP/RESET pad must be pressed againto restart oven.13. STOP/RESET PAD.Before cooking: One tap clears your instruction.During cooking: One tap temporarily stops thecooking process. Another tap cancels all yourinstructions and time of day or colon appears on theDisplay Window.9Clock SettingChild Safety LockThe oven will operate without setting theclock.NOTES:1. To reset the clock, repeat steps 1-3.2. The clock will keep the time of day as longas the oven is plugged in and electricity issupplied.3. Clock is a 12 hour display.4. Oven will not operate while colon is flashing.NOTES:1. You can use other power levels, select desiredpower level before setting cooking time.2. After setting the time by Quick Min Pad, youcannot use Number Pads, and vice versa.3. Press Quick Min Pad to add more time duringcooking. To verify the additional cooking time,check the Display Window.NOTES:1. For more than one stage cooking, repeatsteps 1 and 2 for each stage of cookingbefore pressing Start Pad.2. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power for thefirst stage, you may begin at step 2.3. Two beeps will sound between each stageof programming. Five beeps will sound atthe end of the enrire sequence.4. When selecting P10 (HIGH) power, themaximum programmable time is 30 minutes.For other power levels, the maximum time is99 minutes and 99 seconds.5. For reheating, use P10 (HIGH) for liquids,P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH) for most foods and P6(MEDIUM) for dense foods.6. For defrosting, use P3 (MEDIUM-LOW).You can use this safety feature to lock the control panel so that children cannot use theoven when you do not want them.1.2.3.• Press once.➤Colon flashes.• Enter time of day usingthe number pads.➤Time appears on theDisplay Window: Coloncontinues flashing.• Press.➤Colon stops flashing;time of day is entered.1. • Hold until “L”.appears from the display.Example: To set 11:25 a.m. or p.m.To set CHLID SAFETY LOCK:1. • Hold until “L”.appears from the display.To cancel CHLID SAFETY LOCK:Quick Min FunctionThis feature allows you to set and/or add cook-ing times easily in multiples of one minute.1.2.• Set cooking time(up to 10 taps/minutes)To set Standing Time:Power & Time SettingHow do I program Power and Time?1.2.3.• Select Power Level.(according to the chart below)• Set Cooking Time usingnumber pads.Pressoncetwice3 times4 times5 times6 times7 times8 times9 times10 timesPower LevelP10 (HIGH)P9P8P 7 (MEDIUM-HIGH)P 6 (MEDIUM)P5P4P 3 (MEDIUM-LOW)/DEFROSTP2P 1 (LOW)• Press.➤Cooking will start. Thetime on the screen willcount down.Example: To cook at P6 (MEDIUM) Powerfor 1 minute 30 seconds.• Press Start Pad.➤Cooking will start onP10(HIGH) power.
1110Timer Setting Auto ReheatPopcorn FunctionIngenious Use by orThis feature allows you to program aStanding Time after cooking is completedand to program the oven as a minute timerand/or to program a delay start.NOTES:1. If oven door is opened during Stand Time orKitchen Timer, the time on the screen willcontinue to count down.2. Stand Time and Delay time cannot be pro-grammed before any Auto Control Function.This is to prevent the starting temperature offood from rising before defrosting or cookingbegins. A change in starting temperaturecould cause inaccurate results.NOTES: For best results, follow these recom-mendations:1. All foods must be previously cooked.2. Foods should always be covered loosely withplastic wrap, wax paper or casserole lid.3. All foods should have a covered stand time of3 to 5 minutes.4. DO NOT reheat bread and pastry productsusing Auto Reheat Use manual power andtime instead.5. DO NOT reheat beverages.6. Times are based on an approximate servingsize of 4 oz.7. A plate of food is normally 3-4 servings.REMARK: When popping multiple bags oneright after the other, the cooking times mayvary slightly. This does not affect the popcornresults.CAUTION: If pre-packaged popcorn is a dif-ferent weight than is recommended. Do notuse the popcorn setting, or inadequate pop-ping or a fire may occur. Follow the manufac-turers instructions.1.2.3.• Press.• Set desired amount oftime using number pads.(up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.)• Press.➤Time will count downwithout oven operating.To Use as a Kitchen Timer:Example: To count 5 minutesThis feature allows you to reheat 1 to 4 serv-ings of precooked room temperature andrefrigerator temperature foods without settingpower and time.When using popcorn pad, maybe the weight isnot the same as offered. By using the numberpads or , the programs can be adjustedto cook for a heavier or lighter weight.1 tap= More+2 taps= More++Press1 tap= Less+2 taps= Less++1.2.• Press until thedesired number ofservings appears inthe Display Window.Example: To reheat 2 cups of soup1.3.2.• Set the desired weightof prepackagedmicrowave popcorn.• Press Start Pad.➤Cooking time appears inthe display and begins tocount down.• Press.➤Cooking time appears inthe Display Windowand begins to countdown.Example: To heat 1.75 oz. of Popcorn1.2.3.4.• Press once.5 times• Enter desired amount ofdelayed time using number pads. (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.)• Enter the desired cookingprogram (see page 7 fordirections)➤To Set Delay Start:Example: To start cooking 5 minutes later.(3 mins. at MEDIUM Power.)• Press.➤Delayed time will countdown. Then cooking willstart.1.2.3.4.• Press once.5 timesPress twice• Enter the desired cookingprogram (see page 7 fordirections)➤PressTo Set Stand Time:Example: To stand for 5 mins. after cooking(3 mins. at MEDIUM Power)• Press.➤Cooking will start.After cooking, stand timewill count down withoutoven operating.• Set desired amount ofStand Time using num-ber pads. (up to 99 min-utes and 99 seconds.)Pressoncetwice3 times1.75 oz. (50g)3.0 oz. (85g)3.5 oz. (99g)WeightPress Auto Reheatpad to indicatenumber or servingsoncetwicethree timesfour timesAverageServingSize4-6 oz.8 oz.12 oz.16 oz.Timewill varydependingon size andwattage of ovenorOptionalTo control by or pad:
1312POULTRY(dEF2)twice3 timesPoultryWhole ChickenChicken PiecesCornish Hens: Whole,SplitTurkeyBreast (under 6 lbs.)Turn over. Finish defrosting breast-sidedown. Cover warm areas with aluminumfoil.Separate pieces and rearrange.Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.Turn over and arrange.10-20 min. Rinse under coldrunning water.5-10 min.10-20 min.Rinse under coldrunning water.10-20 min.Rinse under coldrunning water.STEAKS/CHOPS(dEF3)Beef SteaksPork ChopsLamp ChopsFishSteaks, whole fish filletsShellfishCrabmeat, ShrimpLobster tailsScallopsTurn over. Cover warm areas withaluminum foil.Same as above.Same as above.Turn over and rearrange. Cover headand tail with foil. Turn over. Separate fillets when partiallythawed if possible.Rearrange and break apart.Turn over and rearrange.Turn over and rearrange.10-20 min. 10-20 min.10-20 min.5 min.5 min. Rinse with coldwater to separate.5 min.5 min.5 min.At Reminder ToneTurn over. Remove thawed portions andbreak apart. Return remainder to oven.Turn over. Remove thawed portions withfork.Turn over.Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.Same as above.Turn over.Turn over.Turn over.Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.Same as above.StandingTime5 min.5 min.5 min.10-20 min.10-20 min.10-20 min.2 min.5 min.5 min.10-20 min.10-20 min.10-20 min.AUTO DEFROST CHARTCategoryGROUNDMEAT(dEF1)Touch keypadonceFood to be DefrostedBeefGround beefCubes for stewHamburger pattiesPot roastRib roast, Rump roast,Chuck roastPorkBacon, Hot dogsSausage links Sausage patties Ribs, RoastLambRibs RoastsAuto DefrostAUTO DEFROST thaws frozen food with-out entering a cook time or cook power.Three defrost categories are preset in youroven: Ground Meat, Poultry, andSteaks/Chops. See the Auto Defrost Charton the next page.NOTES:• For added convenience, AUTODEFROST has a built-in reminder tone totell you when to check, turn over, sepa-rate, or rearrange food. The oven willsound a tone during the defrost cycle. Atthe tone, open the door and turn, separate,or rearrange food. Remove any portion thathave thawed. Return frozen portion to theoven and touch START to resume thedefrost cycle.• You can defrost foods that weight 0.1 to6.0 lbs (0.1 to 4.0 kg).For best results:• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultryfrom its original closed paper or plasticpackage (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrapwill hold steam and juice close to thefoods, which can cause the outer surfaceof the foods to cook.• Shape ground meat into the form of adoughnut before freezing. When defrost-ing, remove thawed meat when thereminder tone sounds and continuedefrosting.• Place foods in a shallow container or on amicrowave roasting rack to catch drip-pings.• Food should still be somewhat icy in thecenter when removed from the oven.To choose the unit of weight (oz/lb or g/kg).1. You can choose the unit of weight whenyou turn on a oven.2. If you don’t select a unit when you just turnon a oven, the oven will be selected to“oz/lb”.oz/lbg/kgTouch the “start” padAt the end of the defrost time, five short toneswill sound. The oven will stop.Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of groundbeef.1.2.3.4.• to enter 1.2 lbs.• once for Meat.• Press.➤To start the oven.(Time counting down.)
1514Food Characteristics Cooking TechniquesBone and FatBoth bone and fat affect cooking. Bones maycause irregular cooking. Meat next to the tips ofbones may overcook while meat positioned undera large bone, such as a ham bone, may beundercooked. Large amounts of fat absorbmicrowave energy and the meat next to theseareas may overcook.DensityPorous, airy foods such as breads, cakes or rollstake less time to cook than heavy, dense foodssuch as potatoes and roasts. When reheatingdonuts or other foods with different centers bevery careful. Certain foods have centers madewith sugar, water or fat and these centers attractmicrowaves (For ex., jelly donuts). When a jellydonut is heated, the jelly can become extremelyhot while the exterior remains warm to the touch.This could result in a burn if the food is notallowed to cool properly in the center.QuantityTwo potatoes take longer to cook than one pota-to. As the quantity of the food increases so doesthe cooking time. When cooking small amounts offood such as one or two potatoes, do not leaveoven unattended. The moisture content in thefood may decrease and a fire could result.ShapeUniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin end of adrumstick will cook more quickly than the meatyend. To compensate for irregular shapes, placethin parts toward the center of the dish and thickpieces toward the edge.SizeThin pieces cook more quickly than thick pieces.Starting TemperatureFoods that are room temperature take less timeto cook than if they are chilled or refrigerated orfrozen.PiercingFoods with skins or membranes must be piercedscored or have a strip of skin peeled before cook-ing to allow steam to escape. Pierce whole eggyolks and whites, clams, oysters, chicken livers,whole potatoes and whole vegetables. Wholeapples or new potatoes should have a 1-inch stripof skin peeled before cooking. Score sausagesand frankfurters.BrowningFoods will not have the same brown appearanceas conventionally cooked foods or those foodswhich are cooked utilizing a browning feature.Meats and poultry may be coated with browningsauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce orshake-on browning sauce. To use, combinebrowning sauce with melted butter or margarine;brush on before cooking. For quick breads or muffins, brown sugar can beused in the recipe in place of granulated sugar, orthe surface can be sprinkled with dark spicesbefore baking.Auto CookUse this function to cook food without enter-ing a cook time or power. Refer to the AutoCook Chart below for more information.AUTO COOK CHARTPad1. Oatmeal2. Beverages3. Bacon (slice)4. Omelet5. Soup6. FrozenEntrees7. FrozenPizza (single)8. Hot Dog9. Potatoes10. FreshVegetables11. FrozenVegetables12. Rice13. ChickenPieces14. Ground Meat15. Fish FilletsServing/Weight1/2, 1 cup 1, 2 cups 4, 6, 10 slices2, 4 eggs1, 2 cups 10, 20 oz. 4, 8 oz. 1, 2, 3, 4 pieces 1, 2, 3, 4 pieces 4, 8, 12, 16 oz. 6, 10, 16 oz.1/2, 1, 11/2cups 6, 12, 18, 24 oz. 16, 32 oz. 4, 8, 12, 16 oz.HintsPut amount of oatmeal in a microwave-safe cup andadd water according to the manufacturers’ directions.No cover. Stir thoroughly after heating.Use mug or microwave-safe cup with no cover.Stir after reheating.Place slices of bacon on a 3 sheet of paper towel onmicrowave-safe dish. Cover with paper towel. Use ‘more / less’function according to the brand, thickness or preference.< Ingredients for 2 eggs >1 tablespoon butter or margarine2 tablespoons milksalt and ground black pepperMelt butter in a 9-inch pie plate, turn the plate to coatthe bottom with butter.Combine the remaining ingredients and pour intothe pie plate and cover with plastic wrap.Let stand 2 minutes.With a spatura, loosen the edges of the omeletfrom the plate; fold into thirds to serve.Pour soup into a microwave-safe bowl.Cover loosely with lid or vented plastic wrap.Stir after reheating.Follow manufacturers’ directions for covering.Follow manufacturers’ directions.Make slits on hot dogs and place on paper towels.Pierce skin with a fork and place potatoes on paperTowel. Do not cover. Stand 5 minutes after cooking.All pieces should be the same size.Add small amount of water and cover with lid or plastic wrap.Add small amount of water and cover with lid or ventedplastic wrap. Stir thoroughly at beep for even cooking.Add double amount of hot water and cover with plastic wrap.Place chicken pieces with skin side up and cover withplastic wrap.Cover with plastic wrap. Stir thoroughly at beep for even cookingPlace fish fillets in a single layer and cover with plastic wrap.1.2.• Press.Example: To cook a 10 oz. Frozen Entrée• Select the desired cate-gory number using thenumber pads.3.4.• Press until thedesired quantityappears on theDisplay Window.• Press.➤Cooking time appears inthe Display Windowand begins to countdown.
1716Meat1. No special techniques are required. Meat shouldbe prepared as with conventional cooking.Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrostmeat before cooking.2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack ormicrowave-proof plate and place on the turntable.3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking Chart(below). Use the longer time for large meats andthe shorter time for smaller meats. For thickerchops, use the longer time.4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cookingtime.5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil aftercooking. The standing time is very important as itcompletes the cooking process.6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughlycooked before eating.Poultry1. No special techniques are required. Poultryshould be prepared as with conventional cooking.Season if desired.2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Removegiblets and any metal clamps.3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oilunless the poultry is self-basting.4. All poultry should be placed on a microwaveroasting rack or a microwave-proof plate andplaced on the turntable.5. Cook according to the instructions in the PoultryCooking Chart below. Turn over halfway throughthe cooking time. Because of its shape, poultryhas a tendency to cook unevenly, especially invery bony parts.Turning during roasting helps tocook these areas evenly.6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes wrapped in foil aftercooking before carving. The standing time is veryimportant, as it completes the cooking process.7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eat-ing. Whole poultry is completely cooked when thejuices run clear from the inside thigh when it ispierced with a sharp knife. Poultry pieces shouldbe pierced with a sharp knife through the thickestpart to ensure that the juices are clear and theflesh is firm.WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.BEEFStanding/RolledRib– Rare– Medium– Well-doneGround Beef (tobrown for casse-role)Hamburgers,Fresh or defrost-ed(4 oz. each)– 2 patties– 4 pattiesPORKLoin, LegBacon– 4 slices– 6 slicesMicrowavePower888HIGH(100%)HIGH(100%)HIGH(100%)8HIGH(100%)HIGH(100%)Cooking TimePer Pound7 to 9 minutes8 to 10 minutes9 to 12 minutes 5 to 7 minutes1 to 3 minutes2 to 4 minutes9 to 14 minutes2 to 4 minutes3 to 5 minutesMeat Cooking ChartCHICKENWholeBreast(boned)PortionsTURKEYWholeMicrowavePower8888Cooking TimePer Pound6 to 9 minutes5 to 7 minutes5 to 7 minutes6 to 9 minutesPoultry Cooking ChartNOTES:• The times listed above are only a guide.Allow for difference in individual tastes andpreferences. The times may also vary due tothe shape, cut, and composition of the food.• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of thestuffed bird should be used when calculatingthe cooking time.NOTE: The times listed above are only aguide. Allow for difference in individualtastes and preferences. The times mayalso vary due to the shape, cut, and com-position of the food.PoultryCOOKING TIPSMeatUsing Your Microwave OvenCooking Techniques Cooking TechniquesShieldingThin areas of meat and poultry cook more quicklythan meaty portions. To prevent overcooking,these thin areas can be shielded with strips ofaluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used tohold the foil in place.TimingA range in cooking time is given in each recipe.The time range compensates for the uncontrol-lable differences in food shapes, starting temper-ature and regional preferences. Always cook foodfor the minimum cooking time given in a recipeand check for doneness. If the food is under-cooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add timeto an undercooked product. Once the food isovercooked, nothing can be done.StirringStirring is usually necessary during microwavecooking. We have noted when stirring is helpful,using the words once, twice, frequently or occa-sionally to describe the amount of stirring neces-sary. Always bring the cooked outside edgestoward the center and the less cooked center por-tions toward the outside of the dish.RearrangingRearrange small items such as chicken pieces,shrimp, hamburger patties or pork chops.Rearrange pieces from the edge to the centerand pieces from the center to the edge of thedish.TurningIt is not possible to stir some foods to redistributethe heat. At times, microwave energy will concen-trate in one area of a food. To help insure evencooking, these foods need to be turned. Turnover large foods, such as roasts or turkeys,halfway through cooking.Stand TimeMost foods will continue to cook by conductionafter the microwave oven is turned off. In meatcookery, the internal temperature will rise 5°F to15°F (3°C to 8°C), if allowed to stand, tented withfoil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Casseroles andvegetables need a shorter amount of standingtime, but this standing time is necessary to allowfoods to complete cooking to the center withoutovercooking on the edges.Testing DonenessThe same tests for doneness used in convention-al cooking may be used for microwave cooking.Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers.Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow anddrumstick moves freely. Fish is done when itflakes and is opaque. Cake is done when a tooth-pick or cake tester is inserted and comes outclean. Candy is done when it reaches the propertemperature for each stage of crystallization.SpacingIndividual foods, such as baked potatoes, cup-cakes and appetizers, will cook more evenly ifplaced in the oven equal distances apart. Whenpossible, arrange foods in a circular pattern.CoveringAs with conventional cooking, moisture evapo-rates during microwave cooking. Casserole lids orplastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. Whenusing plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by fold-ing back part of the plastic wrap from the edge ofthe dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen orremove plastic wrap as recipe directs for standtime. When removing plastic wrap covers, as wellas any glass lids, be careful to remove themaway from you to avoid steam burns. Variousdegrees of moisture retention are also obtainedby using wax paper or paper towels. However,unless specified, a recipe is cooked covered.
18 19Heating or Reheating GuideTo heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines.Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange thefood in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster thanrefrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwav-able container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid orplastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the follow-ing chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.Items Cook time Special Instructions(at HIGH)Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.3 slices (1/4-inch thick) 1-2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.* Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.Chicken pieces1 breast 2-3 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with 1 leg and thigh 2-3 minutes plastic wrap and vent.Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover (6-8 oz.) 1-21/2 minutes with plastic wrap and vent.Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic 1 serving (101/2oz.) 4-6 minutes wrap and vent.Casserole1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once 4 cups 4-7 minutes halfway through cooking.Casserole – cream or cheese1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once 4 cups 2-4 minutes halfway through cooking.Sloppy Joe orBarbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately.1 sandwich 1 -2 minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once. (1/2cup meat filling) Heat bun as directed in chart below.without bunMashed potatoes 1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir 4 cups 5-8 minutes once halfway through cooking.Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casse role.1 cup 1-3 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.Ravioli or pasta in sauce1 cup 2-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once 4 cups 6-9 minutes halfway through cooking.Rice1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once 4 cups 3-5 minutes halfway through cooking.Sandwich roll or bunWrap in paper towel and place on glass mircrowavable rack1 roll 15-30 secondsVegetables1 cup 1-2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once 4 cups 2-4 minutes halfway through cooking.Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once 1 serving (8 oz.) 1-2 minutes halfway through cooking.Using Your Microwave OvenCOOKING TIPS (continued)Fish1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.3. Place the dish on the turntable.4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Chart below. Flakes ofbutter can be added to the fish if desired.5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Chart before serving.6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should beopaque and flake easily.Fresh Fish Cooking ChartFishFish FilletsWhole Mackerel, Cleanedand PreparedWhole Trout, Cleaned and PreparedSalmon SteaksPowerHIGHHIGHHIGHHIGHCooking TimePer Pound3 to 5 minutes3 to 5 minutes4 to 6 minutes3 to 6 minutesStandingTime2 to 3 minutes3 to 4 minutes3 to 4 minutes3 to 4 minutesMethodAdd 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juice––Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp.) lemon juice
21Care of Your Microwave OvenBEFORE CLEANING:Unplug at socket of the oven. If impossible,leave oven door open to prevent oven fromaccidentally turning on.AFTER CLEANING:Be sure to replace the Rotating Ring andGlass Tray in the proper position andpress Stop/Reset Pad to clear the screen.INTERIORWipe the oven inside and outsidewith a soft cloth and a mild deter-gent solution. Then rinse andwipe dry. This should be doneweekly or more often, if needed.Never use cleaning powders orrough pads. Excessive oil splat-ters on the inside top will be diffi-cult to remove if left for manydays. Wipe splatters with a wetpaper towel, especially after cook-ing chicken or bacon.DOORFor best performance and safety, theinner door panel and the oven front frameshould be free of food or grease buildup.Wipe often with a mild detergent; thenrinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaningpowders or rough pads.REMOVABLE PARTSThe turntable and rotating ring areremovable. They should be hand-washedin warm (not hot) water with a mild deter-gent and a soft cloth. Once they areclean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.Never use cleaning powders, steel wool,or rough pads.• The turntable may be cleaned at thesink. Be careful not to chip or scratchthe edges as this may cause theturntable to break during use.• The rotating ring should be cleaned reg-ularly.20Fresh Vegetable ChartCook time Standingat HIGH TimeArtichokes 2 medium 5-7 Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes(8oz. each) 4 medium 7-10Asparagus, 1Ib. 3-6 Add 1/2cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutesFresh, SpearsBeans, Green & 1 lb. 4-7 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. casserole. Stir 2-3 minutesWax halfway through cooking.Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 5-8 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesRearrange halfway through cooking.Broccoli, Fresh, 1Ib. 4-7 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add 1/2cup water. 2-3 minutesSpearsCabbage, Fresh, 1Ib. 4-7 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesChopped Stir halfway through cooking.Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2-4 Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesSliced Stir halfway through cooking.Cauliflower, 1lb. 4-7 Trim. Add 1/4cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesFresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking.Flowerettes, Fresh2 cups 2-4Slice. Add 1/2 cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesCelery, Fresh, 4 cups 5-8 Stir halfway through cooking.SlicedCorn, Fresh 2 ears 5-9 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 11/2qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutesCover.Mushrooms, 1/2 Ib. 2-3 Place mushrooms in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesFresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.Parsnips, Fresh, 1Ib. 4-7 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesSliced Stir halfway through cooking.Peas, Green, 4 cups 5-9 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesFresh Stir halfway through cooking.Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutesWhole Baking 4 medium 8-11 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 5-7 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutesWhole Baking 4 potatoes 8-11 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.Spinach, Fresh, 1Ib. 3-5 Add 1/2cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesLeafSquash, Acorn or 1 medium 4-6 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutesButternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.Zucchini, Fresh, 1Ib. 4-7 Add 1/2cup water in 11/2qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutesSliced Stir halfway through cooking.Zucchini, Fresh, 1Ib. 4-8 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutesWhole Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking.Vegetable Amount Instructions
22 23Before Requesting ServiceAll these things are normal:The oven causes Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with theinterference with microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference causedmy TV. by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.Steam accumulates During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food. Most on the oven door and of the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air whichwarm air comes from circulates in the oven cavity. However, some steam will condense onthe oven vents. cooler surfaces such as the oven door. This is normal.I accidentally ran my Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven.microwave oven However, we do not recommend operating the microwave ovenwithout any food in it. without any food in it.The oven lights dim. When cooking with a power other than HIGH, the oven must cycle toobtain the lower power levels. The oven light will dim and clicking noises can be heard when the oven cycle.PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYOven will not turn on.The oven is not plugged in Remove plug from outlet, waitsecurely. 10 seconds and reinsert.Circuit breaker or fuse is Reset circuit breaker or replacetripped or blown. fuse.There is a problem with the Plug another appliance into theoutlet. outlet to check if it is working.Oven will not startcooking.The door is not closed completely. Close the oven door securely.Another program is already Press Stop/Reset Pad toentered into the oven. cancel the previous programand enter new program.➔➔Start Pad was not pressed after Press Start Pad.programming.Stop/Reset Pad has been pressed Program oven again.accidentally.The program is not correct. Program again according to theOperating Instructions.The Rotating Ring and oven bottom Clean these parts according to are dirty. Care of Your Microwave Oven.When the oven isoperating, there isnoise coming fromthe Glass Tray.➔The Glass Tray is not positioned Take out Glass Tray and Rotatingproperly on the Rotating Ring or there Ring. Wipe with a damp cloth and is food under the Rotating Ring. reset Rotating Ring and Glass Tray properly.The Glass Traywobbles. ➔The CHILD LOCK was activated Hold “ ” pad until “L” by pressing pad. disappears from the display.The word “L”appears in theDisplay Window.➔
2524INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADPRECAUCIÓN—To reducethe risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury topersons, or exposure to excessive microwaveenergy:1. Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar elaparato.2. Lea y siga las “PRECAUCIÓNES PARA EVI-TAR POSIBLE EXPOSICION EXCESIVA AENERGIA DE MICROONDAS” especificas,que se encuentran abajo. 3. Este aparato debe ser conectado a tierra.Conecte solamente a la toma eléctrica debida-mente conectada a tierra. Vea las “INSTRUC-CIONES PARA CONEXIÓN A TIERRA” quese encuentran en la página 24.4. Instale o ubique este aparato solamente deacuerdo con las instrucciones de instalaciónque se encuentran en la página 25.5. No cubra ni tape ninguna de las rendijas deeste aparato. 6. No almacene o use este aparato en exteriores.No use este aparato cerca del agua - porejemplo, cerca del fregadero de la cocina, enuna base mojada, o cerca de una alberca, ysimilares. 7. Use este aparato sólo para los fines para losque fué hecho, tal como se describen en estemanual. No use químicos o vapores corrosivosen este aparato. Este tipo de horno estáespecíficamente diseñado para calentar o coci-nar alimentos. No fué diseñado para usoindustrial o de laboratorio.8. Cuando limpie las superficies de la puerta y elhorno que vienen juntas al cerrar la puerta,use solamente jabones no abrasivos o deter-gentes suaves aplicados con una esponja ocon tela suave.9. No permita a los niños usar este aparato, amenos que sean supervisados muy de cercapor un adulto.10. No use este aparato si tiene dañado el cordóno la clavija, si no está trabajando adecuada-mente, o si ha sido dañado o se ha dejadocaer.11. No sumergir en agua el cable o la clavija.12. Mantenga el cordón lejos de superficiescalientes.13. No deje el cordón colgando en el borde de lamesa o mostrador.14. Este aparato debe recibir mantenimiento sólode personal calificado. Contacte las instala-ciones de servicio autorizadas más cercanaspara revisión, reparación o ajuste.15. Algunos productos, tales como los huevoscompletos y contenedores sellados - por ejem-plo frascos de vidrio cerrados - puedenexplotar y no deben ser calentados en estehorno. 16. Para reducir el riesgo de incendio en la cavi-dad del horno:(a) No sobrecocine los alimentos. Preste aten-ción cuidadosamente al aparato. El papel,plástico u otros materiales combustibles soncolocados dentro del horno para facilitar lacocción pero si no se utilizan adecuadamenteesto puede producir incendio en su horno.(b) Quite los sujetadores de alambre de las bol-sas de papel o plástico antes de colocar labolsa en el horno. (c) Quite los sujetadores de alambre de las bol-sas de papel o plástico antes de colocar labolsa en el horno. (d) No use la cavidad con propósitos de almace-naje. No deje productos de papel, utensillosde cocina o alimentos en la cavidad cuandono esté en uso.Su horno de microondas es un articulo para cocinar y usted debe usarlo con tanto cuidado como usa unaestufa o cualquier otro articulo para cocinar.Cuando utilice este aparato electrico, se deben sequir precauciones básicas de seguridad, incluyendo lassiguientes:Guarde estas instruccionesPRECAUCIÓNES PARA EVITARPOSIBLE EXPOSICION EXCESIVAA ENERGIA DE MICROONDAS(a) No intente hacer funcionar este horno con lapuerta ablerta ya que esto puede resultar peli-groso. Es importante no anular o biogear losmecanismos de seguridad.(b) No coloque ningún objeto entre el panel frontaldel horno y la puerta, ni permita que se acu-mule basura o residuos de limpiadores en lassuperficies de sellado.(c) No haga funcionar el horno si está dañado, esimportante que la puerta del horno abra y cierreapropiadamente: (1) la puerta (combada) (2) bisagras y seguro de la puerta (rotos o sueltos) (3) sellos de las puertas y superficies de sellado(d) El horno o deberá ser ajustado o reparado porninguna persona, excepto el personal de servi-cio debidamente calificado.
26 27Examine Su HornoDesempaque el horno, quite todo el material deempaque y examine que su horno no tenga ningúndaño, tales como abolladuras, seguros de la puer-ta rotos o resquebrajaduras en la puerta. Notifiqueinmediatamente a su distribuidor si el horno estádañado.Ubicación del Horno1. El horno debe ser colocado en una superficieplana y estable. Para su operación apropiada, elhorno debe tener suficiente corriente de aire.Deje 10 cm de espacio de ambos lados delhorno y 10 cm de espacio en la parte superiordel horno.a.NObloquear la ventilación del aire.Si es bloqueada la ventilación del airedurante la operación, el horno puede sobre-calentarse y quemarse.Cuando use algún trapo, franela o fundapara cubrir el horno, las tomas y salidas delaire no deberán ser bloqueadas. Tambiendebe tener un espacio apropiado para laparte trasera y los costados.b.NO coloque el horno cerca de una superficiehúmeda caliente, tal como un registro de gaso eléctrico.c.NO opere el horno cuando la humedad delcuarto sea muy alta.2. Este horno ha sido fabricado para uso en elhogar solamente.Interferencia de Radio1. La operación de su horno de microondas puedecausar interferencia en su radio, TV o equiposimilar.2. Cuando hay interferencia, se puede reducir oeliminar tomando las siguientes medidas:a.Limpie la puerta y las superficies selladorasdel horno.b.Ponga el radio, TV, etc. lo más lejos posibledel horno de microondas.c.Use una antena instalada adecuadamentepara obtener una recepción de señal másfuerte.Requerimientosde cableado1. El horno debe estar en un circuito separado.Ningún otro aparato debe compartir el circuitocon el horno. Si lo hace el fusible del circuitopuede estallar, el bloqueador del circuito tra-barse o la comida cocinarse más lento que enlos tiempos recomendados en este manual.2. El voltaje usado debe ser el mismo al especifi-cado en el horno de microondas (120 V.). Usarun voltaje más alto es peligroso y puede resul-tar en fuego u otro accidente causando daño alhorno. Usar un bajo voltaje dará como resultadoun cocinado más lento. Panasonic no se haceresponsable por daños resultantes del uso delhorno con otros voltajes que no sea el especifi-cado.3. El horno debe ser conectado en un enchufe atierra de al menos 20 amp 120 volt, 60 Hz.Donde se encuentre un enchufe estándar de 2entradas es responsabilidad y obligación delconsumidor reem-plazarlo por unenchufe a tierra de 3entradas.INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN*Determonado de acuerdo a procedimientos contemplados en la nomal IEC 60705.Las expecificaciónes estàn sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso.Especificaciones TécnicasPotencia Fuente de Poder:Potencia de Salida:*Dimensiónes Exteriores(Alto x Ancho x Fondo):Dimensiónes Cavidad del Horno(Alto x Ancho x Fondo):Frecuencia:Peso Sin Embalaje:13,5 Amps, 1600 W1200 W344 x 573,5 x 440 mm261 x 420,7 x 417,1 mm2450 MHzAprox. 16,9 kgMS-164ZFUso General1. NO altere o haga ningún ajuste o reparación ala puerta, al alojamiento del panel de control,interruptores entrecruzados de seguridad o acualquier otra parte del horno. NO quite el panelexterior del horno. Las reparaciones deben serhechas solamente por personal de servicio cali-ficado.2. NO opere el horno vacío. La energía demicroondas se reflejará continuamente a travésdel horno si los alimentos o agua no están pre-sentes para absorber energía. Esto puededañar el horno y resultar en peligro de incendio. 3. NO utilice este horno para calentar químicos ocualquier otros productos no alimenticios. NOlimpie este horno con cualquier producto etique-tado con contenido químico corrosivo. El calen-tamiento de químicos corrosivos en este hornopuede causar fugas de radiación.4. NO seque telas, periódicos u otros materialesen el horno. Pueden incendiarse.5. NO use productos de papel reciclado, ya quepueden contener impurezas que pueden causarchispas y/o incendios cuando se usen.6. NO use periódicos o bolsas de papel para coci-nar. Puede causar un incendio.7. NO pegue, NO golpee el panel de control.Pueden causarse daños a los controles. Puedecausar un incendio.8. Las manoplas para tomar cosas calientes siem-pre deben ser utilizados cuando se retirencosas de el horno. El calor se transfiere de losalimentos calientes a los contenedores paracocinar y de los contenedores a la Bandeja deCristal. La Bandeja de Cristal puede estar muycaliente después de sacar los contenedorespara cocinar del horno.9. NO almacene materiales flamables cerca, arri-ba, o dentro del horno. Pueden ser riesgos deincendio.Este aparato debe ser conectado a tierra. En elcaso de un corto circuito, la conexión a tierrareduce el riesgo de una descarga eléctrica propor-cionando una línea de escape para la corrienteeléctrica. Este aparato está equipado con un cabley clavija para conexión a tierra. La clavija debe serconectada en un receptor que esté instalado ade-cuadamente y conectado a tierra.PRECAUCION - El uso inapropiado de la clavijapara conexión a tierra puede resultar en riesgo dedescarga eléctrica.Consulte a un electricista o a personal de serviciocalificados, si las instrucciones para conectar atierra no son completamente comprendidas o siexiste duda de que el aparato está correctamenteconectado a tierra. Si es necessario usar un cablede extensión, use solamente cable de extensiónde tres hilos que tenga una clavija de tresentradas para conectar a tierra, y un receptor detres ranuras que acepte la clavija del aparato. Elcalibre marcado en el cable de extensión debe serigual o mayor al calibre eléctrico del aparato.Suministro Eléctrico1. Se provee un cable de suministro eléctrico cortopara reducir los riesgos resultantes deenredarse o tropezarse con un cable más largo.2. Juegos de cable más largos o extensionesestán disponibles y pueden utilizarse si se usancon cuidado.3. Si se usa un cable más largo o extensión, (1) elcalibre eléctrico marcado en el juego de cordóno extensión debe ser al menos tan grande comoel calibre eléctrico del aparato, (2) el cable deextensión debe ser de tres hilos del tipo deconexión a tierra, y (3) el cordón más largodebe ser arreglado de tal forma que no caigasobre la cubierta del mostrador o de la mesadonde pueda ser jalado por niños o tropezarseaccidentalmente.INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADINSTRUCCIONES PARACONEXIÓN A TIERRA
28 29Panel de Control(1) Pantalla indicadora (Ventana de Visualización)(2) Cocción a tiempo programado(3) Pulsador de potencia(4) Pulsador de recalentamiento automático(5) Pulsadores de auto cocción(6) Pulsadores de numéricos(7) Pulsador de tiempo(8) Pulsador de palomitas de maíz(9) Pulsador de rapido en minutos(10) Pulsador de reloj(11) Pulsador de porción/peso(12) Pulsador Para Comenzar(13) Pulsador Para/CancelarባቤቧቨቩቭብቦቢቪቯቫቮSugerenciasPulse Nivel de Potencia1 vez P10 (Alto)2 veces P93 veces P84 veces P7(Medio-alto)5 veces P6(Medio)6 veces P57 veces P48 veces P3 (Medio-bajo)9 veces P210 veces P1 (Bajo)Nivel de PotenciaPulse Peso1 vez 1.75 oz. (50g)2 veces 3.0 oz. (85g)3 veces 3.5 oz. (99g)Pulsador de PalomitasNotas:1. Use los paquetes previamente empacados de palomitas demaíz para microondas a temperatura ambiente. Lea lasinstrucciones del fabricante.2. Coloque la bolsa en el horno de acuerdo a las instruccionesdel fabricante.3. Coloque solamente una bolsa a la vez.4. Después de preparadas, abra la bolsa cuidadosamente, laspalomitas de maíz y el vapor estarán extremadamentecalientes.5. No vuelva a calentar los granos que no reventaron ni vuelva ausar la bolsa.6. Nunca deje el horno desatendido cuando prepare palomitasde maíz. Pare el horno cuando la explosión de las palomi-tas demore entre 2 y 3 segundos. El exceso de cocciónpuede hacer que las palomitas se quemen.7. Devido a la gran variedad de palomitas de maíz para microon-das en el mercado, tal vez sea necessario poner la bolsa enla orilla del plato giratorio para obtener mejores resultados.NOTA ACERCA DE PALOMITAS: Cuando se preparen varias bol-sas una tras otra, el tiempo de preparación puede variar ligera-mente. Esto no afecta al resultado de las palomitas.PRECAUCIÓN: Si el paqute de palomitas de maíz previamenteempacado es de un peso diferente a el recomendado, no use elsistema indicado para palomitas de maíz, o puede ocurrir que nose preparen adecuadamente o un incendio. Siga las instruc-ciones del fabricante.Sugerencias UtilesIMPORTANTELa cocción adecuada depende del tiempo des-ignado y del peso de los alimentos. Si usa unaporción menor de la recomendada y cocina porel tiempo para la porción recomendada, puederesulatar un incendio. Si ocurre un incendio,ponga el horno en posición de apagado y man-tengalo cerrado. Desconecte la energia eléctricao desconecte la caja de fusibles o el panel decontrol.1) ENLATADO CASERO/ALIMENTOSDESHIDRATADOS/PEQUEÑAS CANTIDADESDE ALIMENTOS• No use su horno para el enlatado casero o paracalentar cualquier frasco cerrado. La presiónaumentará y el frasco puede explotar. Su hornono puede mantener los alimentos a la temperatu-ra apropiada de enlatado.• Pequeñas cantidades de alimento o alimentoscon bajo contenido de humedad se pueden secar,quemar o incendiarse.• No seque alimentos, hierbas, frutas o vegetalesen su horno.3) FREIR CON MUCHA GRASA• No trate de freir con mucha grasa en su horno demicroondas. Cocinar aceites puede estallar enflamas y puede causar daño al horno y quizaacabar en quemaduras. Los utensillos demicroondas pueden no ser utiles para soportar latemperatura del aceite caliente, y podríanromperse.4) HUEVOS• No caliente huevos en su cascaron en el hornode microondas. La presión subirá y el huevoexplotará.5) ALIMENTOS CON PIELES NO POROSAS• Papas, manzanas, yemas de huevo, calabazascompletas y salchichas son ejemplos de alimen-tos con pieles no porosas. Estos tipos de alimen-tos deben ser perforados antes de cocinarlos enMicroondas para evitar que Estallen.• Use papas frescas para hornear y cocinelashasta que esten listas. Cocinar demasiado causadeshidratación y puede producir un incendio. Uselos pesos recomendados o puede ocurrir unincendio. 6) LIQUIDOS• Los liquidos pueden "sobrecalentarse" en elmicroondas y, cuando el recipiente se desplazaen un sentido, los liquidos sobrecalentadospueden "desbordarse" fuera del recipiente.El agua "sobrecalentada" es más caliente que elagua hervida, AUNQUE NO HAGA BURBUJAS.Para reducir la posibilidad de que esto ocurra,siempre debe agitar con fuerza los liquidosantes de calentarlos para que el liquido se mez-cle con aire. NO CALIENTE NUNCA LOS LIQUI-DOS DURANTE UN TIEMPO PROLONGADO.7) BANDEJA DE CRISTAL/UTENSILIOS DECOCINA/PAPEL ALUMINO• Los utensillos para cocinar se calientan durante lacocción en microondas. Use soportes para localiente, cuando saque los utensillos del horno ocuando quite tapas o cubiertas de envoltura deplástico de los utensillos de cocina, para evitarquemaduras.• La bandeja de cristal se calentará durante lacocción. Debe permitirse que se enfrie antes demanejarla o antes de colocar productos de papel,tales como platos de papel o bolsas de palomitasde maíz para microondas, para cocinar.• Cuando se use papel aluminio, brochetas, rejillaspara calentar o utensilios hechos de metal en elhorno, deje por lo menos 2,5 cm de espacio entreel material de metal y las paredes interiores delhorno. Si arquea (chispea) quite el material demetal (brochetas etc.) y/o cambielo a un contene-dor no metálico.• Platos con adornos metálicos no deberan serusados, ya que puede producirse arco eléctrico.8) TOALLAS DE PAPEL/TELAS• No use toallas de papel o telas que contenganfibras sinteticas en su tejido. La fibra sinteticapuede causar que la toalla se incendie.• No use bolsas de papel o productos de papelrecilado en el horno de microondas.9) BANDEJA DORADOR/BOLSAS PARA COCI-NAR EN HORNO• Los bandeja doradora o asados son diseñadospara cocinar en microondas solamente. Siempresiga las instrucciones dadas por el fabricante. Noprecaliente la bandeja doradora mas de 8 min.• Si se usa una bolsa para cocinar para el microon-das, prepare de acuerdo a las instrucciones delpaquete. No use sujetadores de alambre paracerrar la bolsa.10) TERMÓMETROS• No use termómetros convencionales para alimen-tos en su horno. Puede producir arco.11) GUÍA DE USO GENERAL DELHORNO/PUERTA DEL HORNO• No use el horno por cualquier razón que no sea lapreparación de alimentos.• No deje sin atención el horno mientras esté en uso.Siga Esta Precauciones de Seguridad Cuando Cocine en Su Horno2) PALOMITAS DE MAÍZLas palomitas de maiz deben prepararse en unrecipiente para palomitas de maiz adecuado parahorno de microondas. Palomilas de maiz parahorno de microondas que se preparan en su pro-pio paquete también están disponibles. Siga lasinstrucciones del fabricante de palomitas de maizy use una marca adecuada para la potencia desu horno de microondas. Nunca deje desalendi-do el horno cuando prepare palomitas de maiz.PRECAUCIÓNCuando use palomitas de maiz para microon-das previamente empacado siga las instruc-ciones recomendadas en el paquete. Reviseel peso del paquete antes de usar la tecla depalomitas de maíz. Prepare el horno para elpeso del paquete de palomitas de maíz . Si nose siguen estas instrucciones, las palomitasde maíz pueden no reventar adecuadamenteo pueden encenderse y causar un incendio.
30 31Para Poner el Reloj enla HoraPara Ajuste dePotencia y TiempoMinuto AutomáticoPara Descongelarusando el pulsador Para Usar como entemporizador decocinaTraba ParaNiños-ActivacionPara recalentarusa Auto ReheatpalsadorRegistre la hora o dia.Fije el peso.Presione. Presione.Presione.Seleccione potencia.(hasta a 10)Presione.Mantenga “Start” presionado hastaque el siguiente mensaje aparezcaen el indicador “L” y se escuchendos “beeps”Presione y mantenga presionda latecla “Start” hasta que la leyenda“L” desaparezca delindicador.Presione.Presione.Presione.Para Cocinar usandoel Pulsador AutoCocciónEstablezca el tiempo de cocción.GUIA RAPIDA DE OPERACIÓNCaracteristica Como Operalaaaaaeg.Seleccione Recipe Seleccione porciones/pesoPresione.Presione. Presione.Presione.Gráfico de cocción automática1. • Seleccione la categoria deseada.2. • Seleccione porciones/peso.➤Verifique el peso en la Ventana de Visualizacion.3. • Presione Encender.➤Aparece el tiempo de coccion. La Ventana de Visualizacionrealiza una cuenta regresiva..Esta función le permite cocinar la mayor parte de sus alimentos favoritos y algunas recetas nuevas graciasal Nuevo Sistema de Cocción con Inverter.Podrá cocinar sin necesidad de ajustar ni la oitencia ni el tiempo. Estos alimentos ya han sido probados ypretemporizados locales de la alimentación eléctrica ni los gustos individuales. En caso de que prefieracocinar los alimentos de una manera diferente, utilice el método de Potencia y Tiempo que aparece en lapágina 7.Ejemplo: Para cocinar 300g Entradas congeladosDESAYUNO ALIMENTOS CANTIDAD/PESO SUGERENCIASDesayuno 1.Avenas 0,5, 1 tazas Siga las instrucciones del fabicante para cantidades de liquido, cubierta o mesclado.2.Bebidas 1, 2 tazas Siga las instrucciones del fabicante para cantidades de liquido, cubierta o mesclado.3.Tocino 4 rebanadas Use un plato rigido. Cubralo con toallas de (100-133 g) papel. Si el bacon no se cocina a su gusto,6 rebanadas continúe calentándolo añadiendo más tiempo.(150-183 g)10 rebanadas(260-300 g)14 rebanadas(366-400 g)Comida 4.Sopa 1, 2 tazas Siga las instrucciones del fabricante para cantidades de liquido, cubierta o mesclado.5.Pizza 110, 225 g Siga las instrucciones del fabricante.CongeladaCena 6.Piesas 170,340,500,680 g. Ponglas con la piel hacia arriva, cubralas de Pollo con plastico de cocina.7.Carne 450, 900 g Separela en pequeñas porciones un plato Molida de Cristal. Cubrala con plastico de cocina.Despues de 2 “beeps” voltee la carne. El jugo deve ser transparente.8. Alimentos 225, 300, 600, 900 gSiga las instrucciones del fabricante. No agregeCongelados sal hast dispues de la coccion. Si necesita más tiempo, continúe cocinando de forma manual.9.Papas 1, 2, 3, 4 piesas Pique la cascara a con un tenedor.(170-225 g)10.Vegetales110, 225, 340, 450 gTodas las piesas deben ser del mismo tamaño. Fresco Agrebe agua, cubralo con una tapa o plastico.11.Vegetales 170, 300, 450 g Siga las instrucciones del fabricante. No Congelados agrege sal hasta despues de la coccion. Use menos agua que la recomendada.12.Arroz 0,5, 1, 1,5 tazas Use aqua caliente en un recipiente para microondas. Cubralo (deve tener ventilacion).

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