LG Electronics USA V164XK Microwave Oven User Manual

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual

Users Manual

P/NO. 3828W5A1560
Printed in Korea
MV-1642GT
MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
Website: http://www.LGEservice.com
E-mail: http://www.LGEservice.com/techsup.html
Report No.: 03-LAE-M011 FCC Part 18 (ISM)
Date: January 14, 2003Certification
LG Electronics Inc. FCC ID: BEJV164XK
APPENDIX F. Owner’s Manual with regard to FCC Instruction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................2
SAFETY...................................................................3
Important Safety Instructions ................................3
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
Excessive Microwave Energy ...............................4
INFORMATION........................................................5
Location of Model Number....................................5
Oven Specifications ..............................................5
Electrical Rating ....................................................5
Electrical Requirements ........................................5
Grounding Instructions..........................................5
Microwave Oven Features ....................................6
Oven Control Panel...............................................7
OPERATION............................................................9
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN......9
Clock ..................................................................9
Kitchen Timer.....................................................9
Light Timer ........................................................9
Fan Hi/Lo/Off....................................................10
Light Hi/Lo/Off..................................................10
Turntable On/Off ...............................................10
Child Lock .........................................................10
Help....................................................................10
Hold Warm .........................................................10
Custom Set ........................................................11
Ez On .................................................................11
Custom Cook .....................................................11
More(+) / Less(-) ................................................12
Cooking at High Cook Power.............................12
Cooking at Lower Power Levels.........................12
Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle.........12
Cooking Guide for “Lower Power Levels” ..........13
SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........14
Sensor Cooking Guide......................................14
Adding or Subtracting Cook time ......................15
Popcorn.............................................................15
Vegetable..........................................................15
Pizza .................................................................15
Potato................................................................16
Cook..................................................................16
Reheat ..............................................................16
AUTO DEFROST.................................................17
AUTO DEFROST CHART...................................18
TWO POSITION METAL RACK..........................20
COOKING................................................................21
Getting the Best Cooking Results ......................21
Fish & Shellfish ..................................................21
Appetizers/Sauces/Soups..................................22
Meat ...................................................................22
Poultry................................................................24
Pasta and Rice...................................................25
MAINTENANCE.......................................................26
CARE AND CLEANING .......................................26
Metal Rack .........................................................26
Cleaning the Grease Filters ...............................26
Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement .............26
Cooktop/Night Light Replacement .....................27
Oven Light Replacement ...................................27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.............................27
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE...........................28
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE........................29
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
• Read all the instructions before using your
oven.
• Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 4.
• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use
as described in its manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors, in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water -for example, near
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food
in the cavity when not in use.
• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
on.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft
cloth.
• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off
when the door is open.
• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service
technician 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 lightning
strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to
turn on.
- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure
to remove them before placing the item in the
oven.
• If a fire should start:
- Keep the oven door closed.
- Turn the oven off.
- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• To avoid electric shock:
- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical grounding instructions on page 5.
- Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in
water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
• Do not mount onen a sink.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage
to your oven.
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SAFETY
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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY ...
• Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlock.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
- door (bent)
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly
cause personal injury.
- Do not heat small-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.
- Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.
- Do not attempt home canning in your
microwave oven.
- Do not heat the following items in the
microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell; water
with oil or fat; sealed containers or closed glass
jars. 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 the
package 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 above
floor. Carefully read and follow the instructions for
the browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
• Preserve the metal rack:
- Remove the metal rack from the oven when you
are not using it.
- Do not use the oven empty with the metal rack in
it.
- The metal rack may get hot while cooking. Use pot
holders to remove it after cooking.
- Do not use foil or metal containers on the metal
rack.
• This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
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Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts,
LG Electronics CANADA will require the complete
model number of your microwave oven. The number is
on the left side of control panel as shown in the
illustration below.
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power 1000W (IEC 705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16” x 16-7/16” x 15-3/8”
Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu.ft
Net Weight 65 lbs.
ELECTRICAL RATING
* Electrical Rating of the Oven:120V AC 60Hz
* 14 Amps / 1500 Watts ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp +
Ventilation Fan)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard
120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz
or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical
short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The cord for this appliance has a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING - If you use the grounding plug
improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a
short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation
Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it in any way.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
INFORMATION
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Door Handle
Window with
Metal Shield
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Glass Turntable
Cooking Guide
Vent Grille
Oven Control
Panel
Cooktop/Countertop Light
Grease Filter
Door Safety
Lock System
Two-Position
Metal Rack
INFORMATION
OVEN CONTROL PANEL
1
2
10
15
16
20
9
18
17
22
26
25
3
5
19
23
24
21
13
12
14
11
7
4
68
Sensor Touch
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
Popcorn Cook Pizza
Potato Reheat
Vegetable
Ez On
Hold
Warm
+
–
Auto
Defrost
Time
Cook Power
Help
Custom
Cook Custom
Set Clock
AM/PM Light Timer
AM/PM
Turntable
On/Off
Fan
Hi/Lo/Off Light
Hi/Lo/Off Kitchen
Timer
Stop/
Clear Start
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INFORMATION
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INFORMATION
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn
in your microwave oven. The oven’s sensor will tell
the oven how long to cook depending on the amount
of humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 15
for more information.
3. COOK: Touch this pad to cook frozen entree,
casserole, and rice. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 16
for more information.
4. PIZZA: Touch this pad to cook pizza without
selecting cooking times and power levels. See page
15 for more information.
5. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects from
the potato. See page 16 for more information.
6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, dinner
plate, and soup/sauce. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 16
for more information.
7. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to reheat vegetables.
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it detects from
the vegetables. See page 15 for more information.
8. MORE(+): Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for
more information.
9. LESS(-): Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for
more information.
10. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch on
pad 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 at
100% power. See page 11 for more information.
12. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities or weights.
13. POWER: Touch this pad to select a cooking power
level.
14. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods safety warm in your microwave oven for up to
99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 10 for more
information.
15. TIME COOK: Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
16. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or
clear all entries.
17. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
open the door after oven begins to cook, retouch
START.
18. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each
oven function. See page 10 for more information.
19. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one
cooking instruction previously programmed into
memory. See page 11 for more information.
20. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the
oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display
speed, 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 off
the turntable. “T/TABLE OFF” will appear in the
display. See page 10 for more information.
24. FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on
or off. See page 10 for more information.
25. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/countertop light. See page 10 for more
information.
26. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen
timer. See page 9 for more information.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.
CLOCK
This oven includes a 24 hour clock. LIGHT TIMER
You can set the LIGHT to turn on and off automatically
at any time you want. The light comes on at the same
time every day until reset.
OPERATION
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch CLOCK.
(Press once for AM, twice for
PM.)
3. Enter the time by using the
number 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 the
number key pad.
4. Touch START.
When the time is over, you will
hear seven beeps and END
will 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 the
LIGHT to turn on.
4. Touch LIGHT TIMER again.
(Press once for AM, twice for
PM.)
5. Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn off.
6. Touch START.
Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the
Timer 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 the
LIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6.
NOTE: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in
operation, you should touch key.
Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER.
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Light
Hi/Lo/Off
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CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or used by
children.
HOLD WARM
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds. You
can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automatically
follow a cooking cycle.
NOTES:
• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
• Food cooked covered should be covered during
HOLD WARM.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
uncovered during HOLD WARM.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could
be covered during HOLD WARM.
To make HOLD WARM automatically follow
another cycle:
• While you are programming the cooking instructions,
touch HOLD WARM before touching START.
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two
tones and “WARM” will appear in the oven display.
• You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO
DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking.
OPERATION
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch and hold 0more than 4
seconds. LOCKED will appear
in the display window with two
beeps.
Example: To set the child lock.
1. Touch and hold 0more than 4
seconds. LOCKED will
disappear and you hear two
beeps.
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 / OFF
For best cooking results, leave the
turntable on. It can be turned off for
large dishes. Press TURN TABLE
ON/OFF to turn the turntable on or off.
NOTE: • Sometimes the turntable can become hot
to touch. Be careful touching the turntable
during and after cooking.
• Do not run the empty without food in it.
HELP
The HELP pad display feature information and helpful
hints. 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 / OFF
The FAN moves steam and other
vapors from the surface cooking.
Touch FAN once for High fan speed,
twice for Low fan speed, or a three
times to turn the fan off.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the
microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, you can not turn the fan off
manually.
LIGHT HI / LO / OFF
Touch LIGHT once for bright light,
twice for the night light or three times
to turn the light off.
Fan
Hi/Lo/Off
Light
Hi/Lo/Off
Turntable
On/Off
0
Stop/
Clear
0
Stop/
Clear
Help
Popcorn
Stop/
Clear
Hold
Warm
Start
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OPERATION
CUSTOM SET
You can change the default values for beep sound,
clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode
operations.
See following chart for more information.
NUMBER
11
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
Sound ON/OFF
control
Sound ON
Sound OFF
Clock ON
Clock OFF
Slow speed
Normal speed
Fast speed
Lbs
Kg
Demo ON
Demo OFF
Clock display
control
Display
Defrost weight
mode select
Demo mode
select
3
4
5
CUSTOM
SET RESULT
1. 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)
NUMBER
EZ ON
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you
quickly set and start microwave cooking without the
need to touch START.
NOTE:
If you touch Ez On, it will add 30 seconds up to 3
minutes ; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1
minutes 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 COOK
CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking
instruction previously placed in memory and begin
cooking 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, you
will hear four beeps and END
will display.
Example: To recall the memory.
Stop/
Clear
Custom
Set
4
2
Ez On
Stop/
Clear
Custom
Cook
200
Start
Stop/
Clear
Custom
Cook
Start
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Enter the cook time.
3. Touch START.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END 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 and
END will display.
Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds
at 70% power.
COOKING AT LOWER POWER
LEVELS
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the
best results with foods that need slower cooking, such
as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9
power settings in addition to “HIGH”.
OPERATION
MORE(+) / LESS(-)
By using the MORE(+) or LESS(-) Keys, all of the
pre-programmed cook and time cook and etc. can be
adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.
Pressing MORE(+) will add 10 seconds of the cooking
time each time you press it. Pressing LESS(-) will
subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you
press it.
COOKING WITH MORE THAN
ONE COOK CYCLE
For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level
for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for
another length of time. Your oven can be set to change
from one to another automatically, for up to three cycles.
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Stop/
Clear
730
Power
7
Start
1. 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 and
END will display.
Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100%
power and then 70% power for 7 minutes
30 seconds.
Start
300
Time
Cook
730
Power
7
Stop/
Clear
Stop/
Clear
830
Start
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OPERATION
POWER 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,rib
roast,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 some
sauces.
• Soften butter and cream cheese.
• Heating small amounts of food.
• Soften ice cream.
• Raise yeast dough.
• Standing time.
10
“HIGH”
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
COOKING GUIDE FOR “LOWER POWER LEVELS”
The nine power levels in addition to “HIGH” allow you
to choose the best power level for the food you are
cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,
examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
amount of microwave power you are using.
OPERATION
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SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite
foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.
The display will indicate “SENSING” during the initial
sensing period. The oven automatically determines
required cooking time for each food item. When the
internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity
coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much
longer to heat. The display will show the remaining
heating time. For best results by Sensor, following
these recommendation.
1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature.
2. Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to
assure best cooking results.
3. Foods should always be covered loosely with
microwavable 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 is
over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining
cooking time will appear in the display window. At
this time you can open the door to stir, turn or
rearrange the food.
SENSOR COOKING GUIDE
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good
Sensor cooking results.
1. Always use microwavable containers and cover them
with lids or vented plastic wrap.
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
3. Match the amount of the size of the container. Fill
containers at least half full for best results.
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turing into steam
can mislead the sensor.
OPERATION
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ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK
TIME
If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you
can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after
choosing the function. You can only increase or
decrease 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 time
Less
Normal
More
Touch pad
number
7
8
9
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch POPCORN.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
Example: To pop 3.5 oz.
VEGETABLE
VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food
categories: 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 and
END will display.
Example: To reheat Frozen Vegetable.
Category
Fresh
Frozen
Canned
Touch pad
number
1
2
3
PIZZA
Reheating pizza with PIZZA lets you reheat one or
several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times
and power levels.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch PIZZA.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.
2
9
Stop/
Clear
Cook
2
Stop/
Clear
Vegetable
Stop/
Clear
Pizza
Stop/
Clear
Popcorn
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time.
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
CAUTION: Do not leave microwave unattended while
popcorn.
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OPERATION
POTATO
Cooking with POTATO lets you bake one or several
potatoes without selecting cooking times and power
levels.
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 and
END will display.
Example: To cook 2 potatoes.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch COOK.
3. Choose food category.
Example: To cook Rice.
COOK
Using COOK lets you heat common microwave-
prepared foods without needing to program times and
Cook Powers. Sensor Cook has preset Cook Power
for 3 food categories: Frozen Entree, Casserole, and
Rice.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch REHEAT.
3. Choose food category.
Example: To reheat Casserole.
REHEAT
REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to
program times and Cook Powers.
REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories:
Casserole, Dinner Plate, and Soup/Sauce.
Category
Casserole
Dinner Plate
Soup/Sauce
Touch pad
number
1
2
3
Category
Frozen Entree
Casserole
Rice
Touch pad
number
1
2
3
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear four beeps and
END will display.
Stop/
Clear
Potato
1
Stop/
Clear
Reheat
3
Stop/
Clear
Cook
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OPERATION
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as being in
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for
example 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).
However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO
DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a
pound. If the weight on the food package is in
fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart
to convert the weight to decimals.
DEFROSTING TIPS
• When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
• Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food. AUTO
DEFROST gives best results when food to be
thawed is a minimum of 0˚F (taken directly from a
“true” freezer). If food has been stored in a
refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a
temperature of 5˚F or below, always program a
lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to
prevent cooking the food.
• If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20
minutes, enter a lower food weight.
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly
than a deep block.
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated
pieces defrost more easily.
• You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield
foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but
the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil can
damage the oven lining.
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they
start to become warm.
• For better results, a preset standing time is included
in the defrosting time.
NUMBER AFTER
DECIMAL
EQUIVALENT
OUNCE WEIGHT
.10
.20
.25
.30
.40
.50
.60
.70
.75
.80
.90
1.00
1.6
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
8.0
9.6
11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
One-Quarter Pound
One- Half Pound
Three-Quarters Pound
One Pound
AUTO DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost
sequences. Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to
defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence
Table below provides some basic guidelines for using
the three defrost sequences.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.
Stop/
Clear
Auto
Defrost
1
1 2
Start
Start
Category
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Touch pad
number
1
2
3
4. Enter the weight.
3. Choose food category.
5. Touch START.
6. After 1/3 of the defrost time
is over, The display will
prompt you to turn over food.
Open door, turn over food,
and shield any warm
portions.
7. Close the door and restart.
8. After 2/3 of the defrost time
is over, the display will
prompt you to turn over food.
Repeat steps 6 and 7.
When the defrost time is
over, you will hear four
beeps and END will display.
NOTE: If you do not open the
door, the display will
resume the countdown.
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OPERATION
FOOD AT BEEPSETTING
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEEF
Ground beef
(bulk)
Ground beef
(patties)
Round steak
Tenderloin
steak
Stew beef
Pot roast,
chuck roast
Rib roast
Rolled rump
roast
LAMB
Cubes for
stew
Chops
(1 inch thick)
PORK
Chops
(1 inch thick)
Hot dogs
Spareribs
Country style
ribs
Sausage,
links
Sausage,
bulk
Loin roast,
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Turn over. Return
remainder to oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Return remainder to
oven.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Separate and rearrange.
Remove thawed portions with
fork. Turn over. Return
remainder to oven.
Turn over. Cover warm areas
with aluminum foil.
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of
meat should have the narrow or fatty areas
shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost
sequence.
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 CHART
Meat setting
FOOD AT BEEP
SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Whole
Cut-up
CORNISH
HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast
POULTRY
POULTRY
POULTRY
Turn over (finish defrosting
breast-side down). Cover
warm areas with aluminum
foil.
Turn over. Cover warm
areas with
aluminum foil. Separate
pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm
areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm
areas with aluminum foil.
Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable
roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold
water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially
defrosted.
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 BEEP
SETTING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Turn over. Separate fillets
when partially thawed if
possible.
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 touch
sides of microwave . Finish defrosting by
immersing 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 setting
Fish setting
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OPERATION
NOTE : Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 lbs. (4.0kg)
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OPERATION
TWO POSITION METAL RACK
The two position Metal Rack gives you extra space
when cooking in more than one container at the same
time. The metal rack can be turned upside-down to
help 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 the
side walls of the oven.
• Turn the rack upside-down when using taller
containers on the bottom of the oven.
WARNING:
DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT FOOD IN IT.
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COOKING
GETTING THE BEST COOKING
RESULTS
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read
and follow the guidelines below.
• Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same
foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in
this book is based on the normal storage temperature
of the food.
• Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when
cooking large pieces of food.
• Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more
evenly because microwave energy is attracted to
water molecules.
• Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from
the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly
and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.
• Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,
roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the
cooking time to expose all sides equally to
microwave energy.
• Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus
tips, toward the center of the dish.
• Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken
pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier
parts toward the outside of the dish.
• Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg
ends of poultry.
• Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the
microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and
let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid
overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing
time depends on the density and surface area of the
food.
• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:
Sandwiches and many other foods containing
prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to
microwaving to prevent drying out.
Fish & Shellfish
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions
• Prepare the fish for cooking.
- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in
a single layer for even cooking.
- The type of cover you use depends on how you
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or
vented plastic wrap.
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the
coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done
when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to
flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from
pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.
• The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below
provides specific directions with Power Level and
Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and
shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
FISH
Fish fillets
Fish steaks
Whole fish
Scallops
Shrimp, shelled
HI
HI
7
HI
HI
31/2-41/2 minutes
41/2-51/2 minutes
41/2-6 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.
Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook
covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered
2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn
the fish halfway through cooking.
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
POWER
LEVEL COOKING
TIME DIRECTIONS
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COOKING
Appetizers / Sauces / Soups
Cooking Appetizers: Tips and
Techniques
Recommended
• Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded
wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for
microwave use. Wait until party time to add the
spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers
while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb
extra moisture.
• Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even
cooking.
• Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.
Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques
• Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring
cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the
sauce.
• Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly
than those made with flour.
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques
• Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds
double the volume of the recipe ingredients to
prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or
milk in the soup.
• Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED
plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.
• Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to
retain crispness.
• Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested
time. Add more time, if necessary, only after
checking the food.
Not Recommended
• Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are
best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.
• Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave
oven but will not come out crisp.
• Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour
uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during
cooking 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 the
cooking time.
• When converting a conventional soup recipe to
cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and
strong seasonings.
Meat
Cooking 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 microwavable
rack in a microwavable dish.
- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of
meat.
- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are
toward the outside of the dish.
- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent
splattering.
• Tend the meat as it cooks.
- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce
splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom
of the meat.
- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to
prevent overcooking.
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven
walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat
with foil at any one time.
• Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes
after you remove it from the oven. The internal
temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10˚F
during standing time.
The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time
settings for most cuts of meat.
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COOKING
Form patties with depression in center of each.
Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning
agent, 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. Add
desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn
meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary.
Remove roast from microwave oven when desired
temperature 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 as
rosemary, 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 temperature
is 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 plastic
wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature
reaches 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 bag
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about
10˚F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170˚F
before 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.
Beef
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties
Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 lbs.)
Lamb
Lamb roast, rolled
boneless
(3-4 lbs.)
Pork
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Chops
(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops
4 chops
Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3 1/2- 4 1/2 lbs.)
Sausage links,
Fresh or Frozen,
defrosted
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links
(8 oz. pkg.)
Meat Cooking Table
MEAT POWER
LEVEL COOKING
TIME DIRECTIONS
HI
5
5
HI
3
3
HI
1-11/2 minutes
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-31/2 minutes
8-10 minutes
per pound
RARE(135˚F)
11-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(155˚F)
11-12 minutes
per pound
RARE(135˚F)
12-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(145˚F)
13-14 minutes
per pound
WELL(155˚F)
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-3 minutes
31/2-41/2 minutes
18-20 minutes
per pound
15-17 minutes
per pound
25-27 minutes
per pound
(165˚F)
45-60 seconds
1-11/2 minutes
11/2-2 minutes
13/4-2 minutes
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COOKING
Poultry
Cooking Poultry: General Directions
• Prepare the poultry for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the
outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking
legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce
splattering.
- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give
a browned appearance.
• Watch the poultry as it cooks.
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at
least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces
of foil.
• The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the
juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the
thigh meat should be 180-185˚F.
• Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil
for 10 minutes.
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings
for most cuts and types of poultry.
Poultry Cooking Table
POULTRY
Chicken pieces
(2 1/2-3 lbs).
Chicken whole
(3-3 1/2 lbs)
Cornish Hens
Whole
(1-1 1/2 lbs. each)
HI
HI
HI
4 1/2-5 1/2 minutes
per pound
12-13 minutes
per pound
6-7 minutes
per pound
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place
pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with
thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning
agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand
covered 5 minutes.
Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast
side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter,
or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover with
waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time. Turn breast side
up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed
paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if
necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time or until no
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil
10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10˚F.) The
temperature in the high should be 180˚F-185˚F when the
poultry is done.
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie
wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast
side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone
ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings.
Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if
desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired
temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes.
(Temperature may rise about 10˚F). Temperature in breast
should be 170˚F before serving.
POWER
LEVEL COOKING
TIME DIRECTIONS
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COOKING
Pasta And Rice
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,
but the microwave is a more convenient method
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
• If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a
casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.
• Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.
• The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide
specific directions, with Power Level and cooking
time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.
Pasta Cooking Table
TYPE OF PASTA
Spaghetti
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. spaghetti
Macaroni
3 cups water.
Add 2 cups macaroni
Lasagna noodles
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles
Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles
HI
5
HI
5
HI
5
HI
5
9 to 10 minutes
71/2 to 81/2 minutes
6 to 7 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
7 to 8 minutes
11 to 121/2 minutes
8 to 10 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna
noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic
wrap for macaroni and egg noodles.
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or
until water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at
Power Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender.
Drain in a colander.
POWER
LEVEL COOKING
TIME DIRECTIONS
Rice Cooking Table
Long grain
2 1/4 cups water.
Add 1 cup rice
Brown
2 1/2 cups water.
Add 1 cup rice
Long grain and
wild rice mix
2 1/3 cups water.
Add 6 oz. pkg.
Quick cooking
1 cup water.
Add 1 cup rice
HI
5
HI
5
HI
5
HI
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes
14 minutes
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes
28 minutes
4 1/2 to 5 minutes
24 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2
quart microwavable casserole. Cover with
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as
directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water
boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level
5 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 water
and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until
water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with
fork.
POWER
LEVEL COOKING
TIME DIRECTIONS
TYPE OF RICE
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MAINTENANCE
CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean
inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner
door panel and the oven front frame free of food or
grease build-up.
Never use rough powder or pads. Wipe the
microwave oven inside and out, including the hood
bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm(not hot)
mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a
chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and
aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with a
wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or
bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if
needed.
METAL RACK
Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or
nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean
rack.
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned
often, 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 mild
detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use
ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The
aluminum will darken.
3. To reinstall the filters, slide it into the side slot, then
push up and toward oven center to lock.
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters in
place.
CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should
be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.
To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Service
Center.
1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
(2 middle screws)
2. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out
3. Remove old filter.
5. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push
the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting
screws. Turn the power back on at the main power
supply and set the clock.
4. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.
The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the
clock.
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MAINTENANCE
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power
supply.
2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle
screws)
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 the
bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1, Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power
supply.
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 ANSWERS
Q. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I
may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?
A. Only use the rack that is supplied with your
microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in
poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may
damage your oven.
Q. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
A. Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding
(use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray
is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch
walls or door.
Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the
operation of your oven.
Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when
my microwave oven is operating?
A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the
magnetron tube cycles on and off.
Q. Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this should
not happen.
A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to
the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after
cooking.
Q. What does “standing time” mean?
A. ”Standing time” means that food should be taken
out of the oven and covered for additional time after
cooking. 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? How
do I get the best results?
A. Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacturer’s guidelines or use the
preprogrammed Popcorn pad.
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening
test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping
slows to a “pop” every one or two seconds. Do not
try to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use
special microwave poppers. When using a popper,
be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not
pop popcorn in glass utensils.
Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust
vent?
A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the top vent.
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USE
OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high
intensity heat):
utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,
cake plates, liquid measuring cups,
casseroles and bowls without metallic
trim.
CHINA:
bowls, cups, serving plates and platters
without metallic trim.
PLASTIC:
Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic
wrap loosely over the dish and press it to
the sides.
Vent plastic wrap by turning back one
edge slightly to allow excess steam to
escape. The dish should be deep
enough so that the plastic wrap will not
touch the food. As the food heats it may
melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap
touches the food.
Use plastic dishes, cups,
semirigid freezer containers and plastic
bags only for short cooking time. Use
these with care because the plastic
may soften from the heat of the food.
PAPER:
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins and paper plates with no
metallic trim or design. Look for the
manufacturer's label for use in the
microwave oven.
DO NOT USE
METAL UTENSILS:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces
uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil
trays.Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your
microwave oven.
METAL DECORATION:
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,
etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may
damage the oven.
ALUMINUM FOIL:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking
and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield
poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch
from the side walls and door of the oven.
WOOD:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack
when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the
same way.
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered
utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items
before 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 the
oven.
METAL TWIST TIES:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.
They become hot and could cause a fire.
MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE
MAINTENANCE
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Check the following list to be sure a service call is
really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing additional information on items to
check, may prevent an unneeded service call.
If nothing on the oven operates:
• check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main
circuit breaker.
• check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit
in 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 cook
function.
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks
too rapidly:
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
If the time of day clock does not always keep
correct time:
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the
outlet receptacle.
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the
electrical circuit.
If food cooks unevenly:
• be sure food is evenly shaped.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before
cooking.
• check placement of aluminum strips used to prevent
overcooking.
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 before
cooking.
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, installed
on 4 supports.
If the Display shows a time counting down but the
oven is not cooking:
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that Timer wasn’t started instead of a cooking
function.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

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