LG Electronics USA V164XK Microwave Oven User Manual

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

P/NO. 3828W5A1560Printed in KoreaMV-1642GTMICROWAVE OVENOWNER'S MANUALPLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALTHOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.Website: http://www.LGEservice.comE-mail: http://www.LGEservice.com/techsup.html
Report No.: 03-LAE-M011 FCC Part 18 (ISM)Date: January 14, 2003CertificationLG Electronics Inc. FCC ID: BEJV164XKAPPENDIX F. Owner’s Manual with regard to FCC Instruction
TABLE OF CONTENTS- 2 -TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................2SAFETY...................................................................3Important Safety Instructions ................................3Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure ToExcessive Microwave Energy ...............................4INFORMATION........................................................5Location of Model Number....................................5Oven Specifications ..............................................5Electrical Rating ....................................................5Electrical Requirements ........................................5Grounding Instructions..........................................5Microwave Oven Features ....................................6Oven Control Panel...............................................7OPERATION............................................................9LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......9Clock ..................................................................9Kitchen Timer.....................................................9Light Timer ........................................................9Fan Hi/Lo/Off....................................................10Light Hi/Lo/Off..................................................10Turntable On/Off ...............................................10Child Lock .........................................................10Help....................................................................10Hold Warm .........................................................10Custom Set ........................................................11Ez On .................................................................11Custom Cook .....................................................11More(+) / Less(-) ................................................12Cooking at High Cook Power.............................12Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................12Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle.........12Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” ..........13SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........14Sensor Cooking Guide......................................14Adding or Subtracting Cook time ......................15Popcorn.............................................................15Vegetable..........................................................15Pizza .................................................................15Potato................................................................16Cook..................................................................16Reheat ..............................................................16AUTO DEFROST.................................................17AUTO DEFROST CHART...................................18TWO POSITION METAL RACK..........................20COOKING................................................................21Getting the Best Cooking Results ......................21Fish & Shellfish ..................................................21Appetizers/Sauces/Soups..................................22Meat ...................................................................22Poultry................................................................24Pasta and Rice...................................................25MAINTENANCE.......................................................26CARE AND CLEANING .......................................26Metal Rack .........................................................26Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................26Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............26Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................27Oven Light Replacement ...................................27QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................27MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................28BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................29
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electricshock, fire, injury to persons or exposure toexcessive microwave energy.• Read all the instructions before using youroven.• Do not allow children to use this oven withoutclose supervision.• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” foundon page 4.• Use the microwave oven only for its intended useas described in its manual. Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. Thistype of oven is specifically designed to heat, cookor dry food. It is not designed for industrial orlaboratory use.• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Donot use this product near water -for example, neara kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near aswimming pool, and the like.• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Donot leave paper products, cooking utensils, or foodin the cavity when not in use.• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do notallow grease to accumulate on the hood or thefilters.• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fanon.• Suitable for use above both gas and electriccooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based ovencleaners, may damage the filters.• When cleaning the door and the surfaces thattouch the door, use only mild, non-abrasivesoaps or detergents and a sponge or softcloth.• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-insafety switches to make sure the power is offwhen the door is open.• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have itthoroughly checked by a qualified servicetechnician before using it again.• To avoid a fire hazard: - Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can starts a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.- Do not store combustible items (bread,cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightningstrikes the power lines, it may cause the oven toturn on.- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sureto remove them before placing the item in theoven.• If a fire should start:- Keep the oven door closed.- Turn the oven off.- Disconnect the power cord or shut off thepower at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.• To avoid electric shock:- This appliance must be grounded. Connect itonly to a properly grounded outlet. See theelectrical grounding instructions on page 5.- Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged cord or plug, if it is not workingproperly or if it has been damaged or dropped.- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug inwater.- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.- This appliance should be serviced only byqualified service personnel. • Install or locate the microwave oven only inaccordance with the provided installationinstructions.• Do not mount onen a sink.• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damageto your oven.- 3 -SAFETY
- 4 -SAFETYPRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY ...• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result inharmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safetyinterlock.• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closeproperly 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 cleanerresidue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or babyfood. Uneven heating may occur and possiblycause personal injury.- Do not heat small-necked containers, such assyrup bottles.- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.- Do not attempt home canning in yourmicrowave oven.- Do not heat the following items in themicrowave oven: whole eggs in the shell; waterwith oil or fat; sealed containers or closed glassjars. These items may explode.• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.It is made for household use only.• Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.• Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put thepackage on a microwavable dish.- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor.Use a microwavable dish.- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch abovefloor. Carefully read and follow the instructions forthe browning dish. If you use a browning dishincorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.• Preserve the metal rack:- Remove the metal rack from the oven when youare not using it.- Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack init.- The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use potholders to remove it after cooking.- Do not use foil or metal containers on the metalrack.• This appliance should be serviced only byqualified service personnel. Contact nearestauthorized service facility for examination, repairor adjustment.
- 5 -Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you howto use all the fine features of this microwave oven. LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBERTo request service information or replacement parts,LG Electronics CANADA will require the completemodel number of your microwave oven. The number ison the left side of control panel as shown in theillustration below.OVEN SPECIFICATIONSOutput Power 1000W (IEC 705 Standard)Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-3/8”Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu.ftNet Weight 65 lbs.ELECTRICAL RATING* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz* 14 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +Ventilation Fan)ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSThe oven is designed to operate on a Standard120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is atleast 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the onlyappliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hzor any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. If an electricalshort circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for theelectric current. The cord for this appliance has agrounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug intoan outlet that is properly installed and grounded.WARNING - If you use the grounding plugimproperly, you risk electric shock.Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand thegrounding instructions or if you wonder whether theappliance is properly grounded.Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has ashort power-supply cord. See the separate InstallationInstructions for directions on properly placing the cord.Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch orcrush it in any way.If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade groundingplug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plugon the appliance. The marked rating of the extensioncord shall be equal to or greater than the electricalrating of the appliance.For a permanently connected appliance:This appliance must be connected to a grounded,metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor should be run with the circuitconductors and connected to the equipment groundingterminal or lead on the appliance.Ensure proper groundexists before useMODEL NUMBER LABELINFORMATION
- 6 -MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURESDoor HandleWindow withMetal ShieldModel and SerialNumber PlateGlass TurntableCooking GuideVent GrilleOven ControlPanelCooktop/Countertop LightGrease FilterDoor SafetyLock SystemTwo-PositionMetal RackINFORMATION
OVEN CONTROL PANEL1210151620918172226253519232421131214117468Sensor Touch1 2 34 5 67 8 90Popcorn Cook PizzaPotato ReheatVegetableEz OnHoldWarm+–AutoDefrostTimeCook PowerHelpCustomCook CustomSet ClockAM/PM Light TimerAM/PMTurntableOn/OffFanHi/Lo/Off LightHi/Lo/Off KitchenTimerStop/Clear Start- 7 -INFORMATION
- 8 -INFORMATION1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock andindicators to tell you time of day, cooking timesettings and cooking functions selected.2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcornin your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tellthe oven how long to cook depending on the amountof humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 15for more information. 3. COOK: Touch this pad to cook frozen entree,casserole, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell theoven how long to cook depending on the amount ofhumidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 16for more information.4. PIZZA: Touch this pad to cook pizza withoutselecting cooking times and power levels. See page15 for more information.5. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. Theoven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cookdepending on the amount of humidity it detects fromthe potato. See page 16 for more information.6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinnerplate, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor will tell theoven how long to cook depending on the amount ofhumidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 16for more information.7. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to reheat vegetables.The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cookdepending on the amount of humidity it detects fromthe vegetables. See page 15 for more information.8. MORE(+): Touch this pad to add ten seconds ofcooking time each time you press it. See page 12 formore information.9. LESS(-): Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds ofcooking time each time you press it. See page 12 formore information.10. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch onpad to select food type and defrost food by weight.See page 17 for more information.11. EZ ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at100% power. See page 11 for more information.12. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cookingtime, power level, quantities or weights.13. POWER: Touch this pad to select a cooking powerlevel.14. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cookedfoods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 10 for moreinformation.15. TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.16. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven orclear all entries. 17. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If youopen the door after oven begins to cook, retouchSTART. 18. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use eachoven function. See page 10 for more information.19. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall onecooking instruction previously programmed intomemory. See page 11 for more information. 20. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change theoven’s default settings for sound, clock, displayspeed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.See page 11 for more information.21. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day.See page 9 for more information.22. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.See page 9 for more information.23. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn offthe turntable. “T/TABLE OFF” will appear in thedisplay. See page 10 for more information.24. FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan onor off. See page 10 for more information.25. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on thecooktop/countertop light. See page 10 for moreinformation.26. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchentimer. See page 9 for more information.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVENThis section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need toknow to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.CLOCKThis oven includes a 24 hour clock. LIGHT TIMERYou can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automaticallyat any time you want. The light comes on at the sametime every day until reset.OPERATION1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch CLOCK.(Press once for AM, twice forPM.)3. Enter the time by using thenumber key pad. 4. Touch CLOCK.Example: To set 8:00 AM.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.3. Enter the time by using thenumber key pad. 4. Touch START.When the time is over, you willhear seven beeps and ENDwill display.Example: To count 3 minutes.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch LIGHT TIMER.(Press once for AM, twice for PM.)3. Enter the time you want theLIGHT to turn on.4. Touch LIGHT TIMER again.(Press once for AM, twice forPM.)5. Enter the time you want theLIGHT to turn off.6. Touch START.Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.KITCHEN TIMERYou can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use theTimer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off theLIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6.NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER inoperation, you should touch key.Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.- 9 -300Stop/ClearKitchenTimerStart800Stop/ClearClockAM/PMClockAM/PM200700Stop/ClearLight TimerAM/PMLight TimerAM/PMStartLight TimerAM/PMStop/ClearLightHi/Lo/Off
- 10 -CHILD LOCKYou may lock the control panel to prevent themicrowave from being accidentally started or used bychildren.HOLD WARMYou can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in yourmicrowave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. Youcan use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automaticallyfollow a cooking cycle.NOTES:• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99seconds.• Food cooked covered should be covered duringHOLD WARM.• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should beuncovered during HOLD WARM.• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate couldbe covered during HOLD WARM.To make HOLD WARM automatically followanother cycle:• While you are programming the cooking instructions,touch HOLD WARM before touching START. • When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear twotones and “WARM” will appear in the oven display.• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTODEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking. OPERATION1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch and hold 0more than 4seconds. LOCKED will appearin the display window with twobeeps.Example: To set the child lock.1. Touch and hold 0more than 4seconds. LOCKED willdisappear and you hear twobeeps. At this time the oven is ready.Example: To cancel the child lock.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch HOLD WARM.3. Touch START.Example: To use the hold warm.TURNTABLE ON / OFFFor best cooking results, leave theturntable on. It can be turned off forlarge dishes. Press TURN TABLEON/OFF to turn the turntable on or off. NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hotto touch. Be careful touching the turntableduring and after cooking.• Do not run the empty without food in it.HELPThe HELP pad display feature information and helpfulhints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch HELP.3. Touch POPCORN.Example: To learn about POPCORN.FAN HI / LO / OFFThe FAN moves steam and othervapors from the surface cooking.Touch FAN once for High fan speed,twice for Low fan speed, or a threetimes to turn the fan off. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around themicrowave oven, the fan in the vent hood willautomatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool theoven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.When this occurs, you can not turn the fan offmanually.LIGHT HI / LO / OFFTouch LIGHT once for bright light,twice for the night light or three timesto turn the light off.FanHi/Lo/OffLightHi/Lo/OffTurntableOn/Off0Stop/Clear0Stop/ClearHelpPopcornStop/ClearHoldWarmStart
- 11 -OPERATIONCUSTOM SETYou can change the default values for beep sound,clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo modeoperations.See following chart for more information.NUMBER1121212312122Sound ON/OFFcontrolSound ONSound OFFClock ONClock OFFSlow speedNormal speedFast speedLbsKgDemo ONDemo OFFClock displaycontrolDisplayDefrost weightmode selectDemo modeselect345CUSTOMSET RESULT1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch CUSTOM SET.3. Touch number 4.4. Touch number 2.Example: To change defrost weight mode.(from lbs to kg)NUMBEREZ ONA time-saving pad, this simplified control lets youquickly set and start microwave cooking without theneed to touch START.NOTE:If you touch Ez On, it will add 30 seconds up to 3minutes ; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1minutes up to 99 min 59 seconds.Touch Ez On 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.Example: To set Ez On for 2 minutes.CUSTOM COOKCUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cookinginstruction previously placed in memory and begincooking quickly.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch CUSTOM COOK. 3. Enter the cook time.4. Touch START.Example: To memorize for 2 minutes.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch CUSTOM COOK. 3. Touch START.When the cook time is over, youwill hear four beeps and ENDwill display.Example: To recall the memory.Stop/ClearCustomSet42Ez OnStop/ClearCustomCook200StartStop/ClearCustomCookStart
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Enter the cook time.3. Touch START.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Enter the cook time.3. Touch POWER.4. Enter the power level.5. Touch START.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 secondsat 70% power.COOKING AT LOWER POWERLEVELSHIGH power cooking does not always give you thebest results with foods that need slower cooking, suchas roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9power settings in addition to “HIGH”. OPERATIONMORE(+) / LESS(-)By using the MORE(+) or LESS(-) Keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook and etc. can beadjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.Pressing MORE(+) will add 10 seconds of the cookingtime each time you press it. Pressing LESS(-) willsubtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time youpress it.COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLEFor best results, some recipes call for one Power Levelfor a certain length of time, and another Power Level foranother length of time. Your oven can be set to changefrom one to another automatically, for up to three cycles.- 12 -Stop/Clear730Power7Start1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Enter the first cook time.3. Touch TIME COOK.4. Enter the second cook time.5. Touch POWER.6. Enter the power level.7. Touch START.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100%power and then 70% power for 7 minutes30 seconds.Start300TimeCook730Power7Stop/ClearStop/Clear830Start
- 13 -OPERATIONPOWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE• Boil water.• Cook ground beef.• Make candy.• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.• Cook fish, and poultry. • Preheat browning dish.• Reheat meat slices quickly.• Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.• All reheating.• Cook scrambled eggs.• Cook breads and cereal products.• Cook cheese dishes,veal.• Cook cakes,muffins,brownies,cup cakes.• Cook pasta.• Cook meats,whole poultry.• Cook custard.• Cook whole chicken,turkey,spare ribs,ribroast,sirloin roast.• Cook less tender cuts of meat.• Reheat frozen convenience foods. • Thawing meat,poultry,and seafood.• Cooking small quantities of food.• Finish cooking casserole,stew,and somesauces.• Soften butter and cream cheese.• Heating small amounts of food.• Soften ice cream.• Raise yeast dough.• Standing time.10“HIGH”9876543210100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS”The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow youto choose the best power level for the food you arecooking. Below are listed all the power levels,examples of foods best cooked at each level, and theamount of microwave power you are using.
OPERATION- 14 -SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favoritefoods without selecting cooking times and power levels.The display will indicate “SENSING” during the initialsensing period. The oven automatically determinesrequired cooking time for each food item. When theinternal sensor detects a certain amount of humiditycoming from the food, it will tell the oven how muchlonger to heat. The display will show the remainingheating time. For best results by Sensor, followingthese recommendation.1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be atnormal storage temperature.2. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry toassure best cooking results. 3. Foods should always be covered loosely withmicrowavable plastic wrap, waxed paper or a lid.4. Do not open the door or touch the “STOP/CLEAR”key during the sensing time. When sensing time isover, the oven beeps twice and the remainingcooking time will appear in the display window. Atthis time you can open the door to stir, turn orrearrange the food.SENSOR COOKING GUIDEAppropriate containers and coverings help assure goodSensor cooking results.1. Always use microwavable containers and cover themwith lids or vented plastic wrap.2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They canprevent steam from escaping and cause food toovercook.3. Match the amount of the size of the container. Fillcontainers at least half full for best results.4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and theinside of the microwave oven are dry before placingfood in the oven. Beads of moisture turing into steamcan mislead the sensor.
OPERATION- 15 -ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOKTIMEIf the SENSOR function is too long or too short, youcan increase or decrease the cook time by 10% afterchoosing the function. You can only increase ordecrease cook time before cooking starts.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch COOK.3. Choose food category.4. Touch number 9.Example: If you want to adjust the Sensor Cook(casserole) cooking time for longer time.Cook timeLessNormalMoreTouch padnumber7891. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch POPCORN.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To pop 3.5 oz.VEGETABLEVEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 foodcategories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch VEGETABLE.3. Choose food category.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To reheat Frozen Vegetable.CategoryFreshFrozenCannedTouch padnumber1 23PIZZAReheating pizza with PIZZA lets you reheat one orseveral slices of pizza without selecting cooking timesand power levels.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch PIZZA. When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.29Stop/ClearCook2Stop/ClearVegetableStop/ClearPizzaStop/ClearPopcornPOPCORNPOPCORN lets you pop commercially packagedmicrowave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time.For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended whilepopcorn.
- 16 -OPERATIONPOTATOCooking with POTATO lets you bake one or severalpotatoes without selecting cooking times and powerlevels.NOTE:• Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.• After baking, let stand for 5 minutes wrapped.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch POTATO. When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Example: To cook 2 potatoes.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch COOK.3. Choose food category.Example: To cook Rice.COOKUsing COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times andCook Powers. Sensor Cook has preset Cook Powerfor 3 food categories: Frozen Entree, Casserole, andRice.1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch REHEAT.3. Choose food category.Example: To reheat Casserole.REHEATREHEAT lets you heat foods without needing toprogram times and Cook Powers.REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories:Casserole, Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce.CategoryCasseroleDinner PlateSoup/SauceTouch padnumber123CategoryFrozen EntreeCasseroleRiceTouch padnumber123When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.When the cook time is over,you will hear four beeps andEND will display.Stop/ClearPotato1Stop/ClearReheat3Stop/ClearCook
- 17 -OPERATIONWeight conversion chartYou are probably used to food weights as being inpounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (forexample 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).However, in order to enter food weight in AUTODEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of apound. If the weight on the food package is infractions of a pound, you can use the following chartto convert the weight to decimals.DEFROSTING TIPS• When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to beentered is the net weight in pounds and tenths ofpounds (the weight of the food minus the container).• Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food. AUTODEFROST gives best results when food to bethawed is a minimum of 0˚F (taken directly from a“true” freezer). If food has been stored in arefrigerator-freezer that does not maintain atemperature of 5˚F or below, always program alower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) toprevent cooking the food. • If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20minutes, enter a lower food weight.• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quicklythan a deep block.• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separatedpieces defrost more easily.• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shieldfoods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, butthe foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil candamage the oven lining.• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if theystart to become warm.• For better results, a preset standing time is includedin the defrosting time.NUMBER AFTERDECIMALEQUIVALENTOUNCE WEIGHT.10.20.25.30.40.50.60.70.75.80.901.001.63.24.04.86.48.09.611.212.012.814.416.0One-Quarter PoundOne- Half PoundThree-Quarters PoundOne PoundAUTO DEFROSTYour microwave oven is preset with three defrostsequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way todefrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost SequenceTable below provides some basic guidelines for usingthe three defrost sequences. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.Stop/ClearAutoDefrost11 2StartStartCategoryMeatPoultryFishTouch padnumber1234. Enter the weight.3. Choose food category.5. Touch START.6. After 1/3 of the defrost timeis over, The display willprompt you to turn over food.Open door, turn over food,and shield any warmportions.7. Close the door and restart.8. After 2/3 of the defrost timeis over, the display willprompt you to turn over food.Repeat steps 6 and 7.When the defrost time isover, you will hear fourbeeps and END will display.NOTE: If you do not open thedoor, the display willresume the countdown.
- 18 -OPERATIONFOOD AT BEEPSETTINGSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSBEEFGround beef(bulk)Ground beef(patties)Round steakTenderloinsteakStew beefPot roast,chuck roastRib roastRolled rump roastLAMBCubes forstewChops(1 inch thick)PORKChops(1 inch thick)Hot dogsSpareribsCountry styleribsSausage,linksSausage,bulkLoin roast,MEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATMEATRemove thawed portions withfork. Turn over. Returnremainder to oven.Separate and rearrange.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Remove thawed portions withfork. Separate remainder.Return remainder to oven.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warm areasRemove thawed portions withfork. Return remainder tooven.Separate and rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Separate and rearrange.Remove thawed portions withfork. Turn over. Returnremainder to oven.Turn over. Cover warm areaswith aluminum foil.Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts ofmeat should have the narrow or fatty areasshielded with foil at the beginning of a defrostsequence. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.Do not defrost less than two oz.patties. Depress center when freezing.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.AUTO DEFROST CHARTMeat setting
FOOD AT BEEPSETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSCHICKENWhole Cut-upCORNISHHENSWholeTURKEYBreastPOULTRYPOULTRYPOULTRYTurn over (finish defrostingbreast-side down). Coverwarm areas with aluminumfoil.Turn over. Cover warmareas with aluminum foil. Separatepieces and rearrange.Turn over. Cover warmareas with aluminum foil.Turn over. Cover warmareas with aluminum foil.Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavableroast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in coldwater. Remove giblets when chicken is partiallydefrosted.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.Place on a microwavable roasting rack.Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.FOOD AT BEEPSETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFISHFilletsSteaksWholeSHELLFISHCrabmeatLobster tailsShrimpScallopsFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHTurn over. Separate filletswhen partially thawed ifpossible.Separate and rearrange.Break apart. Rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Separate and rearrange.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Carefully separate fillets under cold water.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Run cold water over to finish defrosting.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touchsides of microwave . Finish defrosting byimmersing in cold water.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place in a microwavable baking dish.Place in a microwavable baking dish.AUTO DEFROST CHART (continued)Poultry settingFish setting- 19 -OPERATIONNOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. (4.0kg)
- 20 -OPERATIONTWO POSITION METAL RACKThe two position Metal Rack gives you extra spacewhen cooking in more than one container at the sametime. The metal rack can be turned upside-down tohelp fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven.NOTE:• Rack must be on 4 supports when used.• Insert the rack securely into the four supports on theside walls of the oven.• Turn the rack upside-down when using tallercontainers on the bottom of the oven.WARNING:DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT FOOD IN IT.
- 21 -COOKINGGETTING THE BEST COOKINGRESULTSTo get the best results from your microwave oven, readand follow the guidelines below.• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezeror refrigerator take longer to cook than the samefoods at room temperature. The time for recipes inthis book is based on the normal storage temperatureof the food.• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than largeones, pieces similar in size and shape cook moreevenly. For even cooking, reduce the power whencooking large pieces of food.• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook moreevenly because microwave energy is attracted towater molecules.• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables fromthe outside to the center to distribute the heat evenlyand speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through thecooking time to expose all sides equally tomicrowave energy.• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagustips, toward the center of the dish.• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chickenpieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatierparts toward the outside of the dish.• Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts offood that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and legends of poultry.• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from themicrowave, cover food with foil or casserole lid andlet it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoidovercooking the outer edges. The length of standingtime depends on the density and surface area of thefood.• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:Sandwiches and many other foods containingprebaked bread should be wrapped prior tomicrowaving to prevent drying out.Fish & ShellfishCooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions• Prepare the fish for cooking.- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker partstoward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish ina single layer for even cooking.- The type of cover you use depends on how youcook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid orvented plastic wrap.- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to becovered lightly with waxed paper to keep thecoating crisp and sauce from getting watery.- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is donewhen it turns opaque and the thickest part begins toflake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns frompink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table belowprovides specific directions with Power Level andCooking Time settings for most types of fish andshellfish.Fish And Shellfish Cooking TableFISHFish filletsFish steaksWhole fishScallopsShrimp, shelledHIHI7HIHI31/2-41/2 minutes41/2-51/2 minutes41/2-6 minutes31/2-5 minutes31/2-5 minutesArrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion towardoutside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cookcovered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turnthe fish halfway through cooking.Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,except stir instead of turning the shellfish.POWERLEVEL COOKINGTIME DIRECTIONS
- 22 -COOKINGAppetizers / Sauces / SoupsCooking Appetizers: Tips andTechniquesRecommended• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shreddedwheat, and crisp rye crackers are best formicrowave use. Wait until party time to add thespreads. Place a paper towel under the crackerswhile they cook in the microwave oven to absorbextra moisture.• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for evencooking.• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuringcup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of thesauce.• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidlythan those made with flour.Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holdsdouble the volume of the recipe ingredients toprevent boil-over, especially if you use cream ormilk in the soup.• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTEDplastic wrap or a microwavable lid.• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods toretain crispness.• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggestedtime. Add more time, if necessary, only afterchecking the food.Not Recommended• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry arebest done in a conventional oven with dry heat. • Breaded products can be warmed in the microwaveoven but will not come out crisp.• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flouruncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times duringcooking for a smooth consistency.• To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,reduce the amount of liquid slightly.• Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors,distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten thecooking time.• When converting a conventional soup recipe tocook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, andstrong seasonings.MeatCooking Meat: General Directions• Prepare the meat for cooking. - Defrost completely. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. - Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavablerack in a microwavable dish.- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts ofmeat.- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions aretoward the outside of the dish.- Cover the meat with waxed paper to preventsplattering.• Tend the meat as it cooks.- Drain juices as they accumulate to reducesplattering and keep from overcooking the bottomof the meat.- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil toprevent overcooking.NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the ovenwalls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meatwith foil at any one time.• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutesafter you remove it from the oven. The internaltemperature of the meat may rise from 5-10˚Fduring standing time.The Meat Cooking Table on the next page providesdetailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Timesettings for most cuts of meat.
- 23 -COOKINGForm patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browningagent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking.Let stand covered 1 minute.Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Adddesired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turnmeat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary.Remove roast from microwave oven when desiredtemperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10˚F).Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such asrosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes. Shield if necessary.Remove roast from microwave when desired temperatureis reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes (Temperature may rise about 10˚F).Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack.Cover with paper towels. After cooking, let stand 1 minute.Place chops in microwavable baking dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plasticwrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperaturereaches 170˚F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.Let stand covered 5 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10˚F).Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bagloosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about10˚F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170˚Fbefore serving.Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.BeefHamburgers,Fresh or defrosted(4 oz. each)1 patty2 patties4 pattiesSirloin tip roast(3-4 lbs.)LambLamb roast, rolledboneless(3-4 lbs.)PorkBacon slices2 slices4 slices6 slicesChops(5-7 oz. each)2 chops4 chopsLoin Roast,rolled, boneless(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)Sausage links,Fresh or Frozen,defrosted(1-2 oz. each)2 links4 links6 links10 links(8 oz. pkg.)Meat Cooking TableMEAT POWERLEVEL COOKINGTIME DIRECTIONSHI55HI33HI1-11/2 minutes11/2-2 minutes21/2-31/2 minutes8-10 minutesper poundRARE(135˚F)11-13 minutesper poundMEDIUM(155˚F)11-12 minutesper poundRARE(135˚F)12-13 minutesper poundMEDIUM(145˚F)13-14 minutesper poundWELL(155˚F)11/2-2 minutes21/2-3 minutes31/2-41/2 minutes18-20 minutesper pound15-17 minutesper pound25-27 minutesper pound(165˚F)45-60 seconds1-11/2 minutes11/2-2 minutes13/4-2 minutes
- 24 -COOKINGPoultryCooking Poultry: General Directions• Prepare the poultry for cooking.- Defrost completely.- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at theoutside edge of the baking dish. When cookinglegs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reducesplattering.- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to givea browned appearance.• Watch the poultry as it cooks.- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips ofaluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil atleast 1 inch from the oven walls and other piecesof foil.• The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and thejuices run clear. When done, the temperature in thethigh meat should be 180-185˚F.• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foilfor 10 minutes.The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detaileddirections, Power Level, and Cooking Time settingsfor most cuts and types of poultry.Poultry Cooking TablePOULTRYChicken pieces(2 1/2-3 lbs).Chicken whole(3-3 1/2 lbs)Cornish HensWhole(1-1 1/2 lbs. each)HIHIHI4 1/2-5 1/2 minutesper pound12-13 minutesper pound6-7 minutesper poundWash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Placepieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish withthicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browningagent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper.Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let standcovered 5 minutes.Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breastside down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter,or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover withwaxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast sideup, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxedpaper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield ifnecessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time or until nolonger pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10˚F.) Thetemperature in the high should be 180˚F-185˚F when thepoultry is done.Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tiewings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breastside down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper.Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield boneends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings.Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings ifdesired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear.Remove hens from microwave when they reach desiredtemperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10˚F). Temperature in breastshould be 170˚F before serving.POWERLEVEL COOKINGTIME DIRECTIONS
- 25 -COOKINGPasta And RiceMicrowave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,but the microwave is a more convenient methodbecause you can cook and serve in the same dish.There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastesjust like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwaveoven.Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in acasserole, undercook it so it is still firm.• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below providespecific directions, with Power Level and cookingtime settings for most common types of pasta andrice.Pasta Cooking TableTYPE OF PASTASpaghetti4 cups water. Add 8 oz. spaghettiMacaroni3 cups water.Add 2 cups macaroniLasagna noodles4 cups water.Add 8 oz. lasagna noodlesEgg noodles6 cups water.Add 4 cups noodlesHI5HI5HI5HI59 to 10 minutes71/2 to 81/2 minutes6 to 7 minutes51/2 to 61/2 minutes7 to 8 minutes11 to 121/2 minutes8 to 10 minutes51/2 to 61/2 minutesCombine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover withvented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagnanoodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plasticwrap for macaroni and egg noodles.Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart oruntil water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered atPower Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender. Drain in a colander.POWERLEVEL COOKINGTIME DIRECTIONSRice Cooking TableLong grain2 1/4 cups water.Add 1 cup riceBrown2 1/2 cups water. Add 1 cup riceLong grain andwild rice mix2 1/3 cups water.Add 6 oz. pkg.Quick cooking1 cup water.Add 1 cup riceHI5HI5HI5HI4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes14 minutes4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes28 minutes4 1/2 to 5 minutes24 minutes2 to 3 minutesCombine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2quart microwavable casserole. Cover withmicrowavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook asdirected in chart at Power Level HI or until waterboils. Stir in rice and any seasonings.Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level5 or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling waterand let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or untilwater is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff withfork.POWERLEVEL COOKINGTIME DIRECTIONSTYPE OF RICE
- 26 -MAINTENANCECARE AND CLEANINGFor best performance and safety, keep the oven cleaninside and outside. Take special care to keep the innerdoor panel and the oven front frame free of food orgrease build-up.Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe themicrowave oven inside and out, including the hoodbottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot)mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use achrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal andaluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with awet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken orbacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, ifneeded. METAL RACKWash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft ornylon scrub brush. Dry completely.Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to cleanrack.CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERSThe grease filters should be removed and cleanedoften, at least once a month.1. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the side. Pull filters downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a milddetergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not useammonia or place in a dishwasher. Thealuminum will darken.3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, thenpush up and toward oven center to lock.NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters inplace.CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENTIf your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter shouldbe replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often ifnecessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter, contact the ServiceCenter.1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.(2 middle screws)2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out3. Remove old filter.5. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Pushthe top until it snaps into place. Replace the mountingscrews. Turn the power back on at the main powersupply and set the clock. 4. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown and set theclock.
- 27 -MAINTENANCEOVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main powersupply.2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middlescrews)3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.4. Lift up the bulb holder.5. Replace bulb with a 30 watt appliance bulb.6. Replace the bulb holder.7. Slide the top of the vent cover into place. Push thebottom until it snaps into place. Replace themounting screws. Turn the power back on at themain power supply. COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main powersupply.2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 watt appliance bulb(s).4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that Imay reheat or cook in two levels at a time?A. Only use the rack that is supplied with yourmicrowave oven. Use of any other rack can result inpoor cooking performance and/or arcing and maydamage your oven.Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in mymicrowave oven?A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding(use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if trayis 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorbmicrowave energy). Never allow metal to touchwalls or door.Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave ovenappears wavy. Is this normal?A. This appearance is normal and does not affect theoperation of your oven.Q. What are the humming noises that I hear whenmy microwave oven is operating?A. You hear the sound of the transformer when themagnetron tube cycles on and off.Q. Why does the dish become hot when Imicrowave food in it? I thought that this shouldnot happen.A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat tothe dish. Use hot pads to remove food aftercooking.Q. What does “standing time” mean?A. ”Standing time” means that food should be takenout of the oven and covered for additional time aftercooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,saves energy and frees the oven for other purpose.Q. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Howdo I get the best results?A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn followingmanufacturer’s guidelines or use thepreprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listeningtest” by stopping the oven as soon as the poppingslows to a “pop” every one or two seconds. Do nottry to repop unpopped kernels. You can also usespecial microwave poppers. When using a popper,be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do notpop popcorn in glass utensils.Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaustvent?A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. Themicrowave oven has been designed to vent thissteam out the top vent.
- 28 -USEOVENPROOF GLASS (treated for highintensity heat):utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,cake plates, liquid measuring cups,casseroles and bowls without metallictrim.CHINA:bowls, cups, serving plates and platterswithout metallic trim.PLASTIC:Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plasticwrap loosely over the dish and press it tothe sides.Vent plastic wrap by turning back oneedge slightly to allow excess steam toescape. The dish should be deepenough so that the plastic wrap will nottouch the food. As the food heats it maymelt the plastic wrap wherever the wraptouches the food.Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid freezer containers and plasticbags only for short cooking time. Usethese with care because the plasticmay soften from the heat of the food.PAPER:Paper towels, waxed paper, papernapkins and paper plates with nometallic trim or design. Look for themanufacturer's label for use in themicrowave oven. DO NOT USEMETAL UTENSILS:Metal shields the food from microwave energy and producesuneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foiltrays.Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage yourmicrowave oven.METAL DECORATION:Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and maydamage the oven.ALUMINUM FOIL:Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cookingand may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shieldpoultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inchfrom the side walls and door of the oven.WOOD:Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crackwhen you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in thesame way.TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from coveredutensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food itemsbefore cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.BROWN PAPER:Avoid using brown paper bags.They absorb too much heat and could burn.FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in theoven.METAL TWIST TIES:Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.They become hot and could cause a fire.MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDEMAINTENANCE
- 29 -Check the following list to be sure a service call isreally necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items tocheck, may prevent an unneeded service call.If nothing on the oven operates:• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped maincircuit breaker.• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuitin house.• check that controls are set properly.If the oven interior light does not works:• the light bulb is loose or defective.If oven will not cook:• check that control panel was programmed correctly.• check that door is firmly closed.• check that Start Pad was touched.• check that probe was inserted correctly into receptacle.• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cookfunction.If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cookstoo rapidly:• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.If the time of day clock does not always keepcorrect time:• check that the power cord is fully inserted into theoutlet receptacle.• be sure the oven is the only appliance on theelectrical circuit.If food cooks unevenly:• be sure food is evenly shaped.• be sure food is completely defrosted beforecooking.• check placement of aluminum strips used to preventovercooking.If food is undercooked:• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time,& power levels) were correctly followed.• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.• be sure food is completely defrosted beforecooking.If food is overcooked:• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount,power level, time, size of dish) were followed.If arcing (sparks) occur:• be sure microwavable dishes were used.• be sure wire twist ties weren’t used.• be sure oven wasn’t operated when empty.• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly, installedon 4 supports.If the Display shows a time counting down but theoven is not cooking:• check that door is firmly closed.• check that Timer wasn’t started instead of a cookingfunction.BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

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