LG Electronics USA V177ZLA Microwave Oven User Manual
LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven Users Manual
Users Manual
Over The Range Combination Oven
Owner's Manual
MV-1773MAB
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 2-4
Features ............................................................................................... 5-6
Operation ............................................................................................ 7-20
Heating / reheating guide ....................................................................... 21
Fresh vegetable guide............................................................................ 22
Maintenance...................................................................................... 23-24
Recommended Utensils ........................................................................ 25
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................... 26
Questions and Answers ........................................................................ 27
Warranty ................................................................................................ 28
A/03/04 ©2004 Maytag Appliance Sales Co. Part No.8112P265-60
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
What You Need
to Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety In-
structions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. Common sense, caution, and
care must be exercised when
maintaining, or operating microwave.
Always contact your dealer, distribu-
tor, service agent, or manufacturer
about problems or conditions you do
not understand.
Grounding
Instructions
Oven MUST be
grounded.
Grounding reduces risk of electric
shock by providing an es-
cape wire for the electric current if an
electrical short occurs. This oven is
equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or ser-
vicer if grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the oven is prop-
erly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If
the product power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician install a
three-slot receptacle. This oven
should be plugged into a separate 60
hertz circuit with the electrical rating
as shown in specifications table.
When the combination oven is on a
circuit with other equipment, an
increase in cooking times may be
required and fuses can be blown.
Microwave operates on standard
household current, 110-120V.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has
been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
• Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different
branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this
microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
To avoid risk of electrical shock or
death, this oven must be ground-
ed and plug must not be altered.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER— Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING— Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe per-
sonal injury or death.
CAUTION— Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor per-
sonal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
A. DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful expo-
sure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
B. DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accu-
mulate on sealing surfaces.
C. DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that
there is no damage to:
1. door (bent),
2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
D. Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
1. READ all instructions before using oven.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on this page.
3. This oven MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to
properly GROUNDED outlet. See installation instructions.
4. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the
installation instructions in this manual.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers–for example, closed glass jars–are able to
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.
6. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM
PERSONS.
8. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section of manual on page 23.
9. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
10. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
11. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
12. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
13. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced ONLY
by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required
to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
14. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on oven.
15. DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use
this product near water – for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool or similar locations.
16. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
17. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
18. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
19. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.
20. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or filters.
21. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lyebased oven
cleaners may damage the filters.
22. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
23. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches or less wide.
24. DO NOT insert oversized foods or oversized utensils in a
microwave/grill/convection oven as they may create a
fire, an electrical arc or risk of electrical shock.
25. DO NOT use paper products not intended for cooking
when oven is operated in grill or convection or
combination mode.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4
Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven
when paper, plastic, or other combustible mate-
rials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appear-
ing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid.
Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ-
UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1. DO NOT overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
3. DO NOT use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
1. DO NOT deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and
be hazardous to handle.
2. DO NOT cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an
unbroken yolk using microwave energy.
Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with
fork or knife before cooking.
3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods
before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is
pierced, steam escapes evenly.
4. DO NOT operate oven without load or food in oven
cavity.
5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled
for microwave use. Popping time varies depending
on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after
popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn.
Do not leave oven unattended.
6. DO NOT use regular cooking thermometers in oven.
Most cooking thermometers contain mer-cury and may
cause an electrical arc, malfunc-tion, or damage to oven.
7. DO NOT use metal utensils in oven except when
recommended by microwave food manufacturers or
recipe requires metal utensils in convection or
combination mode. Heat food in containers made of
glass or china if possible.
8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking.
9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials, follow manufacturer's recom-
mendations on product use.
10. DO NOT use paper towels which contain nylon or
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt
and cause paper to ignite.
11. DO NOT heat sealed containers or plastic bags in
oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause
container or bag to break. Pierce or open container
or bag before cooking.
12. Racks, utensils and oven surfaces may become hot
during or after use. Use utensils or protective
clothing, like pan grips or dry oven mitts, when
necessary to avoid burns.
13. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physi-cian
or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of
microwave energy on pacemaker.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Door Handle
Window with
Metal Shield
Oven Control
Broiling Rack
Convection
Rack
Turntable
Rotate
Ring
Panel
Cooktop/Countertop
Light
Grease Filter
Door Safety
Lock System
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Cooking Guide
Vent Grille
Glass Turntable
FEATURES
5
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
Input Power
Cooking Power
Frequency
Rated Current
Outer Dimensions
(WxHxD)
Cavity Volume
Net Weight
120 VAC,
60 Hz
1,600 W
950 W
(IEC 60705
Standard)
2,450 MHz
14.0 A
2915⁄16" x 167⁄16"
x 155⁄8"
1.7 Cu. Ft.
65 lbs.
FEATURES (cont’d)
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FEATURES
NOTE: Styling and features vary by
model.
1. DISPLAY: The Display includes
a clock and indicators to tell you
time of day, cooking time set-
tings and cooking functions
selected.
2. MICRO: Touch this pad when
setting Microwave cooking.
3. CONV: Touch this pad when
setting Convection cooking.
4. BROIL: Touch this pad when
setting broil cooking.
5. COMBI: Touch this pad when
setting combination cooking or
preheat.
6. SENSOR 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.
7. SENSOR COOK: Touch this pad
to cook baked potato, frozen
vegetable, fresh vegetable,
canned vegetable, frozen entree
and rice. The oven’s sensor will
tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of
humidity coming from the food.
8. SENSOR REHEAT: Touch this
pad to reheat casserole, dinner
plate, pizza and soup/sauce. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven
how long to cook depending on
the amount of humidity coming
from the food.
9. CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch
this pad to recall one cooking
instruction previously pro-
grammed into memory.
10. AUTO COOK: Touch this pad to
cook Bacon, Fresh Roll & Muffin,
Frozen Roll & Muffin, Beverage,
Chicken Pieces, Hot Cereal.
11. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry,
fish. Touch this pad to select food
type and defrost food by weight.
12. AUTO COMBI: Touch this pad
when setting weight combination
cooking.
13. AUTO BROIL: Touch this pad
when setting weight broil cooking.
14. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to
soften Butter, Ice Cream, Cream
Cheese or Frozen Juice.
15. MELT: Touch this pad to melt
Butter, Chocolate, Cheese,
Marshmallow.
16. Add 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to
set and start quickly at 100%
power level.
17. NUMBER: Touch number pads
to enter cooking time, power
level, quantities, weights, or
cooking temperature.
18. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this
pad to set the kitchen timer.
19. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter
the time of day.
20. CONTROL SETUP: Touch this
pad to change the oven’s default
settings for sound, clock, display
speed and defrost weight.
21. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten
seconds of cooking time each
time you press it.
22. LESS: Touch this pad to sub-
tract ten seconds of cooking time
each time you press it.
23. POWER: Touch this pad to select
a cooking power level.
24. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to
stop the oven or to clear all
entries.
25 ENTER/START: Touch this pad
to start a function or enter all
entries. If you open the door after
oven begins to cook, touch
ENTER/START again.
26. TURNTABLE STOP: Touch this
pad to turn off the turntable. OFF
will appear in the display.
NOTE: This option not available
in sensor cook and defrost
modes.
27. LIGHT HIGH/LOW/OFF: Touch
this pad to turn on the cooktop/
countertop light.
28. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to
set the light timer.
29. VENT ON/OFF: Touch this pad
to turn the fan on/off.
30. VENT 5-SPEED: Touch this pad
to choose one of 5 fan speeds.
31. AUTO TIME SET: Touch this pad
when setting ventilation time.
(1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes.)
OPERATION
7
LEARN ABOUT YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts
behind microwave cooking and intro-
duces you to the basics you need to
know to operate your microwave
oven. Please read this information
before use.
CLOCK
This oven includes a 12-hour clock.
Example: To set 8:00 AM.
1. Touch CLOCK
pad.
2. Enter the time by
using the number
key pad.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad. (Press
number 1 for AM,
number 2 for PM.)
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as
a timer. Use the Timer for timing up
to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Example: To time 3 minutes.
1. Touch KITCHEN
TIMER pad.
2. Enter the time by
using the number
key pad.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad. When
the time is over, you
will hear beep and
END will display.
CONTROL SETUP
You can change the default values
for beep sound, clock, display speed
and defrost weight mode.
See following chart for more informa-
tion.
Example: To change weight mode
(from Lbs. to Kg).
1. Touch CONTROL
SETUP pad.
2. Touch number 4
pad.
3. Touch number 2
pad.
VENT FAN
The fan moves steam and other
vapors from the cooking surface.
Example for Level 4:
1.
Touch ON/OFF pad.
This shows the last
level until you select
the fan speed level.
2. Touch this pad until
appears level 4in
the display.
Touch ON/OFF pad to turn off fan
when desired.
NOTE: If the temperature from the
range or cooktop below the oven
gets too hot, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on
at the LEVEL 4 setting to protect the
oven.
It may stay on up to an hour to cool
the oven. When this occurs, the
VENT button will not turn the fan off.
AUTO TIME SET
Example: To turn off fan after
30 minutes for level 4.
1. Touch ON/OFF
pad.
2. Touch this pad until
level 4appears in
the display.
3. Touch this pad five
times.
TURNTABLE STOP
For best cooking results, leave the
turntable on. It can be
turned off for large dishes.
Touch TURNTABLE STOP to turn
the turntable on or off.
NOTE:
• This option is not available in sen-
sor cook and defrost modes.
• Sometimes the turntable can
become hot to touch. Be careful
touching the turntable during and
after cooking.
• Do not run the oven empty.
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not run
oven empty.
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not use
stoneware, aluminum foil, metal
utensils, or metal trimmed
utensils in the oven.
No.
1
2
3
4
Function
Sound ON/
OFF control
Clock ON/
OFF control
Scroll speed
Weight mode
selected
No.
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
Result
Sound ON
Sound OFF
Clock ON
Clock OFF
Slow speed
Normal speed
Fast speed
Lbs.
Kg.
OPERATION (cont’d)
8
CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to
prevent the microwave from being
accidentally started or used by
children.
The Child Lock feature is also useful
when cleaning the control panel.
Child Lock prevents accidental pro-
gramming when wiping the control
panel.
Example: To set the child lock.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch and hold 0
pad more than 4
seconds.
LOCKED will
appear in the dis-
play window with
two beeps.
Example: To cancel the child lock.
1. Touch and hold 0
pad more than 4
seconds. LOCKED
will disappear and
you hear two beeps.
LIGHT HIGH/LOW/OFF
Touch LIGHT pad
once for bright light,
twice for night light, or
three times to turn the
light off.
LIGHT TIMER
You can set the LIGHT to turn on
and off automatically at any time. The
light comes on at the same time
every day until reset.
Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off
7:00 AM.
1. Touch LIGHT
TIMER pad.
2. Enter the time you
want the LIGHT to
turn on.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
(Press number 1
for AM, number 2
for PM.)
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
5. Enter the time you
want the LIGHT to
turn off.
6. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
(Press number 1
for AM, number 2
for PM.)
7. Touch ENTER/
START pad again.
NOTE:
• To reset the time to turn on and off
the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 7.
Example: To cancel the LIGHT
TIMER.
1. Touch LIGHT
TIMER pad.
2. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
NOTE:
• If you want to cancel the
LIGHT TIMER in operation,
touch pad.
ADD 30 SEC.
A time-saving pad, this simplified
control lets you quickly set and start
microwave cooking without the need
to touch the ENTER/START pad.
Example: To set Add 30 SEC. for 2
minutes.
1.
Touch Add 30 SEC.
pad 4 times. The
oven begins cooking
and display shows
time counting down.
CUSTOM PROGRAM
CUSTOM PROGRAM lets you recall
one cooking instruction previously
placed in memory and begin cooking
quickly.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes.
1. Touch CUSTOM
PROGRAM pad.
2. Touch MICRO
pad.
3. Enter the cook
time.
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
Example: To recall the custom
program.
1. Touch CUSTOM
PROGRAM pad.
2. Touch ENTER/
START pad. When
the cook time is
over, you will hear
four beeps and
END will display.
MORE/LESS
By using the MORE or LESS keys,
all of the pre-programmed cook and
time cook features can be adjusted to
cook food for a longer or shorter
time. Pressing MORE will add 10
seconds of cooking time each time
you press it. Pressing LESS will
subtract 10 seconds of cooking time
each time you press it.
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COOKING AT HIGH
POWER
Example: To cook food for 8 min-
utes 30 seconds at 100% power.
1.
Enter the cook
time.
2. Touch
ENTER/
START
pad. When
the cook time is
over, you will hear
four beeps and END
will display.
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 10 power settings in
addition to HIGH. See Cooking Guide
for Power Levels, page 10.
Example: To cook food for 7 min-
utes 30 seconds at 70% power.
1. Enter the cook
time.
2. Touch POWER
pad.
3. Enter the power
level.
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad. When
the cook time is
over, you will hear
four beeps and
END will display.
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 two
cycles.
Example: To cook food for 3
minutes at 100% power and then
70% power for 7 minutes 30
seconds.
1.
Enter the cook
time.
2. Touch MICRO
pad.
3. Enter the second
cook time.
4. Touch POWER
pad.
5. Enter the power
level.
6. Touch
ENTER/
START
pad. When
the cook time is
over, you will hear
four beeps and END
will display.
MELT
(Butter, Chocolate, Cheese, Marsh
Mallow)
This oven uses low power to melt
foods. Choose the category of the
food you are cooking and enter the
quantity.
See the MELT CHART on this page
for the settings available.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch MELT
pad.
3. Choose food
category.
4. Touch number for
food quantity.
5. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
MELT CHART
SOFTEN
(Butter, Ice Cream, Cream Cheese,
Frozen Juice)
This oven uses low power to soften
foods. Choose the category of the
food you are cooking and enter the
quantity.
See the SOFTEN CHART on this
page for the settings available.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch SOFTEN
pad.
3. Choose food
category.
4. Touch number for
food quantity.
5. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
SOFTEN CHART
Category
Butter
Chocolate
Cheese
Marshmallow
Touch Pad
Number
1
2
3
4
Amount
1 - 3 sticks
4 or 8 oz.
8 or 16 oz.
5 or 10 oz.
Category
Butter
Ice Cream
Cream
Cheese
Frozen Juice
Touch Pad
Number
1
2
3
4
Amount
1 - 3 sticks
Pint, Quart,
Half gallon
3 or 8 oz.
6, 12 or 16 oz.
OPERATION (cont’d)
10
COOKING GUIDE FOR POWER LEVELS
The 10 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.
POWER LEVEL
10
(High)
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
USE
• Boil water.
• Cook ground beef.
• Make candy.
• Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Cook fish and poultry.
• Preheat browning dish.
• Reheat beverages.
• Bacon slices.
• 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, cupcakes.
• 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.
11
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 for cooking by Sensor, follow
these recommendations.
1. Food cooked with the sensor
system should be at normal
storage temperature.
2. Glass Tray (TURNTABLE) 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 pad 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 cover-
ings help assure good Sensor cook-
ing results.
1. Always use microwavable con-
tainers 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 to 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 turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
ADDING OR
SUBTRACTING
COOK TIME
If the SENSOR function is too long or
too short, you can increase or
decrease the cook time. You can
only increase or decrease cook time
when sensing is displayed.
Example: If you want to adjust the
Sensor Cook (rice) cooking time
for longer time.
1. Touch SENSOR
COOK pad.
2. Choose food cate-
gory.
3. Touch MORE pad.
SENSOR POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop 3.0, and 3.5
ounce bags of commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one
package at a time. If you are using a
microwave popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
Example: To pop popcorn.
1. Touch SENSOR
POPCORN pad.
When the cook time
is over, you will
hear four beeps and
COOK END will
display.
• Recommended amounts:
3.0-3.5 ozs.
SENSOR COOK
Using SENSOR COOK lets you heat
common microwave-prepared foods
without needing to program times
and Cook Powers. SENSOR COOK
has preset Cook Power for 6 food
categories.
Example: To cook rice.
1. Touch SENSOR
COOK pad.
2. Choose food cate-
gory.
SENSOR COOK TABLE
When the cook time is over, you will
hear four beeps and COOK END will
display.
SENSOR REHEAT
Using SENSOR REHEAT lets you
reheat common microwave - prepared
foods without selecting cooking times
and power levels.
Example: To reheat 2 slices of
pizza.
1. Touch SENSOR
REHEAT pad.
2. Choose food
category.
SENSOR REHEAT TABLE
Category
Baked Potato
Frozen Vegetable
Fresh Vegetable
Canned Vegetable
Frozen Entrée
Rice
Touch Pad
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Amount
1 - 4 EA
1 - 4 cups
1 - 4 cups
1 - 4 cups
10 - 21 ozs.
1/2- 2 cups
Category
Dinner plate
Soup/Sauce
Casserole
Pizza slice
Touch Pad
Number
1
2
3
4
Amount
1 - 2 servings
1 - 4 cups
1 - 4 cups
1 - 4 slices
OPERATION (cont’d)
12
AUTO DEFROST
Five defrost choices are preset in the
oven. The defrost feature provides
you with the best defrosting method
for frozen foods, because the oven
automatically sets the defrosting
times for each food item according to
the weight you enter. For added
convenience, the AUTO DEFROST
includes a built-in tone mechanism
that reminds you to check, turn over,
separate, or rearrange the food
during the defrost cycle. Five different
defrosting options are provided.
1. MEAT
2. POULTRY
3. FISH
4. BREAD
5. RAPID - only 1 lb.
After touching the AUTO DEFROST
button once, select the category by
touching the numeric pad 1(MEAT),
numeric pad 2(POULTRY), numeric
pad 3(FISH), numeric pad 4(BREAD),
and numeric pad 5(RAPID - only
1 lb). Available weight ranges for
Meat, Poultry and Fish are 0.1 to 6.0
lbs. The available weight range for
Bread is 0.1 to 1.0 lb.
Example : To defrost 1.2 lbs of meat.
1. Touch AUTO
DEFROST pad.
2. Choose food cate-
gory.
3. Enter the
weight.
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
NOTE: After you touch ENTER/
START button, the display counts
down the defrost time. The oven will
beep once during the Defrost cycle.
At this time, open the door and turn,
separate, or rearrange the food as
needed. Remove any portions that
have thawed then return frozen
portions to the oven and touch
ENTER/START button to resume the
defrost cycle. The oven will not
stop during the BEEP unless the
door is opened.
RAPID DEFROST 1lb.
The RAPID DEFROST 1lb. feature
provides a rapid defrost for 1.0 pound
frozen food. The oven automatically
sets the defrosting time for ground
beef.
Example: To defrost 1lb. ground
beef.
1. Touch AUTO
DEFROST pad.
2. Touch the number
5pad.
3. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
For best results:
• Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from its original closed
paper or plastic package (wrapper).
Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam
and juice close to the foods, which
can cause the outer surface of the
foods to cook.
• Form the meat into the shape of a
doughnut before freezing. When
defrosting, scrape off thawed meat
when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow glass
baking dish or on a microwave
roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Foods should still be somewhat icy
in the center when removed from
the oven.
AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Category
MEAT
0.1 to 6.0 lbs
(0.1 to 4.0 kg)
Food
BEEF
Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin
steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,
Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty.
LAMB
Chops (1-inch thick),
Rolled roast
PORK
Chops (1/2-inch thick), Hot
dogs, Spareribs, Country-
style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage.
VEAL
Cutlets (1 lb, 1/2-inch thick)
POULTRY
0.1 to 6.0 lbs
(0.1 to 4.0kg)
POULTRY
Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up,
Breasts (boneless)
CORNISH HENS
Whole
TURKEY
Breast (under 6 lbs)
FISH
0.1 to 6.0 lbs
(0.1 to 4.0kg)
FISH
Fillets, Whole Steaks
SHELLFISH
Crab meat, Lobster tails,
Shrimp, Scallops
BREAD
0.1 to 1.0 lbs
(0.1 to 0.5kg)
MUFFINS
ROLL CAKE
13
CONVECTION BAKING
WITH PREHEATING
Example: To set Convection
Baking at the 325°F.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch CONV.
pad.
3. Touch the number
for the baking
temperature.
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad twice.
• After preheating, display scrolls
“PREHEAT END” with sound. Open
the door, place food on the rack.
Operate the oven according to
below.
5. Touch numbers for
cooking time. You
can enter a time up
to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
See Convection
Cooking Guide,
page 14.
6. Touch ENTER/
START pad. After
preheating, open
the door, put food in
oven and close the
door.
Note:
• When the oven reaches the set
preheat temperature, five tones will
sound and the oven will auto-
matically hold that temperature for
30 minutes.
• The oven temperature drops very
quickly when the door is opened;
however, this should not prevent
food from being fully cooked during
normal cooking time.
CONVECTION COOKING
During convection cooking, a heating
element is used to raise the
temperature of the air inside the
oven. Convection cooking tempe-
rature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. It
is best to preheat the oven when
convection cooking.
Lower oven temperature by 25°F
from package recommended
temperature instructions. The
baking time may vary according to
the food condition or individual
preference. Check doneness at the
minimum time and then adjust
time by touching pad.
CONVECTION RACK
Use the convection rack for
convection and com-bination cooking
only. Do not use in microwave-only
mode.
For best results, place food on the
Convection Rack.
CONVECTION COOKING
WITHOUT PREHEATING
(Meats, Casseroles and Poultry)
Example: To set Convection
Baking at the 325°F for 20 minutes.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch CONV.
pad.
3. Touch the number
for the baking
temperature.
(You can enter a
temperature
between 100°F and
450°F.)
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
5. Touch numbers for
cooking time. You
can enter a time up
to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
6. Touch ENTER/
START pad. After
preheating, open
the door, put food in
oven and close the
door.
Note:
• The temperature range has 10
steps from 100°F to 450°F.
To avoid risk of burns, handle
utensils, racks, and door with
care. Allow oven, utensils, and
racks to cool before cleaning.
Oven, utensils, and racks,
become hot during operation.
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not use
oven without turntable in place.
To avoid risk of personal injury
or property damage, do not
cover turntable or rack with
aluminum foil.
To avoid risk of property
damage, do not use lightweight
plastic containers, plastic wraps
or paper products during a
convection cooking cycle.
OPERATION (cont’d)
14
CONVECTION COOKING GUIDE
1. Always use the convection rack when convection baking. Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and then
place tray on rack.
2. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give best results because they
prevent overbrowning in the time it takes to cook the center areas. Pans with dull (satin-finish) bottoms are
recommended for cake pans and pie pans for best bottom browning.
3. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram absorb heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts.
4. Preheating the oven is recommended when baking foods by convection excluding meats, casseroles and poultry.
5. To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open the oven door to check food as little as possible.
NOTES:
•The oven temperature indicated in the chart above is recommended over the package instruction temperature.
•The baking times in the chart above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust time according to the
food condition or your preference. Check doneness at the minimum time and then adjust time by touching the More or
Less pad.
Breads
FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. COMMENTS
Biscuits
Corn Bread
Muffins
Popovers
Nut Bread or Fruit Bread
Yeast Bread
Plain or Sweet Rolls
375°F
375°F
375°F
325°F
350°F
375°F
350°F
14 to 16
22 to 27
28 to 32
45 to 55
55 to 65
18 to 25
13 to 16
Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 to
4 minutes less time.
Remove from pans immediately and
cool slightly on wire rack.
Pierce each popover with a fork after
removing from oven to allow steam to
escape.
Interiors will be moist and tender.
Lightly grease baking sheet.
Cakes Angel Food
Cheesecake
Coffee Cake
Cup Cakes
Fruit Cake (loaf)
Gingerbread
Butter Cakes, Cake,
Mixes
Tube Cake,
Pound Cake
325°F
300°F
325°F
325°F
275°F
325°F
325°F
325°F
325°F
53 to 63
80 to 85
30 to 35
20 to 25
90 to 100
42 to 47
35 to 45
30 to 40
45 to 55
Invert and cool in pan.
After cooking, turn oven off and let
cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes
with door ajar.
Interior will be moist and tender.
Grease and flour pan.
Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting
on wire rack.
Cookies Bar
Drop or Sliced
325°F
350°F
40 to 50
15 to 19
Use same time for bar cookies from a
mix.
Use same time for sliced cookies from a
mix.
15
CONVECTION BAKING TABLE
NOTES:
•The oven temperature indicated in the chart above is recommended over the package instruction temperature.
•The baking times in the chart above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust time according to the
food condition or your preference. Check doneness at the minimum time and then adjust time by touching the More or
Less pad.
Fruits,
Other
Desserts
FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. COMMENTS
Baked Apples or Pears
Bread Pudding
Cream Puffs
Custard (individual)
Meringue Shells
350°F
300°F
400°F
350°F
300°F
25 to 35
35 to 40
30 to 35
45 to 50
30 to 35
Bake in cookware with shallow sides.
Pudding is done when knife inserted
near center comes out clean.
Puncture puffs twice with toothpick to
release steam after 25 minutes of
baking time.
Set cups in baking dish. Pour boiling
water around cups to a depth of 1 inch.
When done, turn oven off and let shells
stand in oven 1 hour to dry.
Pies,
Pastries Frozen
Meringue-topped
Two-crust
Quiche
Pastry Shell
375°F
450°F
400°F
350°F
400°F
70 to 80
9 to 11
50 to 55
30 to 35
10 to 16
Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Pierce pastry with fork to prevent shrinkage.
Casseroles Meat, chicken, seafood
combinations
Pasta
Potatoes, scalloped
Vegetable
350°F
350°F
350°F
350°F
20 to 40
25 to 45
55 to 60
25 to 35
Cook times vary with casserole size and
ingredients.
Cook times vary with casserole size and
ingredients.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cook times vary with casserole size and
ingredients.
Conveni-
ence
Foods
Frozen Bread Dough
Frozen Entrée
Frozen Pizza Rolls,
Egg Rolls
Pizza
Slice and Bake Cookies
350°F
325°F
400°F
375°F
375°F
30 to 35
70 to 80
9 to 11
15 to 25
13 to 15
Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.
Let stand a few minutes before removing
from pan to cool.
Main
Dishes Meat Loaf
Oven-Baked Stew
Swiss Steak
Stuffed Peppers
325°F
325°F
350°F
350°F
55 to 60
80 to 90
60 to 70
40 to 45
Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
Brown meat before combining with
liquid and vegetables.
Let stand 2 minutes after cooking.
Use green, red, or yellow peppers.
Vegetables Acorn Squash Halves
Baked Potatoes
Twice-Baked Potatoes
375°F
425°F
400°F
55 to 60
50 to 60
25 to 30
Pierce skin several places. Add
1/4
cup
water to dish. Turn squash halves cut side
up after 30 minutes of cook time and cover.
Pierce skin with a fork before baking.
Pierce skin with fork before baking.
OPERATION (cont’d)
16
MEAT ROASTING TABLE FOR CONVECTION COOKING
NOTES:
•The roasting times in the chart above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust time according to the
food condition or your preference. Check doneness at the minimum time and then adjust time by touching the More or
Less pad.
Beef
FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. / lb.
Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.)
Rare
Medium
Well
Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin
Rare
Medium
Well
Beef Tenderloin
Rare
Medium
Pot Roast (2
1/2
to 3 lbs.)
Chuck, Rump
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
42 to 47
47 to 52
52 to 57
50 to 55
55 to 60
60 to 65
25 to 29
29 to 33
80 to 85
Ham Canned (3-lb. fully cooked)
Butt (5-lb. fully cooked)
Shank (5-lb. fully cooked)
325°F
325°F
325°F
20 to 25
20 to 25
17 to 20
Lamb Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
42 to 47
47 to 52
50 to 55
55 to 60
Pork Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Pork Chops (
1/2
to 1-inch thick)
2 chops
4 chops
6 chops
300°F
300°F
325°F
325°F
325°F
48 to 52
56 to 61
42 to 45
45 to 48
48 to 55
Poultry Whole Chicken (2
1/2
to 3
1/2
lbs.)
Chicken Pieces (2
1/2
to 3
1/2
lbs.)
Cornish Hens
Unstuffed (1 to 1
1/2
lbs.)
Stuffed (1 to 1
1/2
lbs.)
Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.)
Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
375°F
350°F
375°F
375°F
375°F
325°F
25 to 35
18 to 21
10 to 15
15 to 20
19 to 21
21 to 25
Seafood Fish, whole (3 to 5 lbs.)
Lobster Tails (6 to 8-oz. each)
400°F
350°F
13 to 18
12 to 17
17
TIPS FOR COMBINATION
COOKING
This section gives you instructions
to operate each combination
cooking function. Please read these
instructions carefully. Sometimes
combination microwave-convection
cooking is suggested to get the best
cooking results since it shortens the
cooking time for foods that normally
need a long time to cook. This
cooking process also leaves meats
juicy on the inside and crispy on the
outside. In combination cooking, the
convection heat and microwave
energy alternate automatically. Your
oven has three preprogrammed
settings that make it easy to use
combination cooking.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR
COMBINATION
COOKING
1. Meats may be roasted directly on
the metal rack. When using the
metal rack, please check your
cooking guide for information on
proper use.
2. Less tender cuts of beef can be
roasted and tenderized using oven
cooking bags.
3. When baking, check for doneness
after cooking time is up. If not
completely done, let stand in oven
for a few minutes to complete
cooking.
PRECAUTIONS
1. All cookware used for combination
cooking must be both microwave-
safe and ovenproof.
2. During combination baking, some
baking cookware may cause
arcing when it comes in contact
with the oven walls or metal
accessory racks. Arcing is a
discharge of electricity that occurs
when microwaves come in contact
with metal.
3. If arcing occurs, place a heatproof
dish between the pan and the
metal rack.
4. If arcing occurs with other baking
cookware, do not use them for
combination cooking.
COMBINATION
COOKING
Example: To combination roast
cook for 45 minutes at the 400°F.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch COMBI pad
once.
3. Touch the number
for food
temperature.
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
5. Touch numbers for
cooking time.
6. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
NOTES:
•The temperature range has 10
steps from 100°F to 450°F.
•By touching the numeric pad in
combination cooking, you can set
the desired temperature.
•You can enter a time up to 99
minutes 99 seconds.
AUTO COMBINATION
This oven can cook food without
entering cooking time or power level
on combination mode.
AUTO COMBI-
NATION has 4 food categories.
See the AUTO COMBINATION
CHART on this page for the settings
available.
Example: To cook 2 lb roast pork.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch AUTO
COMBI pad.
3. Choose food
category.
4. Touch number for
food quantity.
6. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
AUTO COMBINATION CHART
Category
COMBI-1
(Combination
Roast)
COMBI-2
(Combination
Bake)
COMBI-3
(Combination
Broil)
Touch
COMBI
pad
Once
Twice
Three
Times
Oven
Tempe-
rature
Convection
375°F
Convection
325°F
Broil
Micro-
wave
Power
30%
10%
10%
Category
Whole
Chicken
Roast Pork
Frozen
Lasagna
Baked Potato
Touch Pad
Number
1
2
3
4
Amount
2.0 - 4.0 lbs
2.0 - 4.0 lbs
10 or 21 oz.
1 - 4 ea.
OPERATION (cont’d)
18
COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE
Beef
FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. / lb.
Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.)
Rare
Medium
Well
Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin
Rare
Medium
Well
Beef Tenderloin
Rare
Medium
Chuck, Rump or Pot Roast (2
1/2
to 3 lbs.)
(Use cooking bag for best results.)
Turn over after half of cooking time.
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
275°F
11 to 14
14 to 17
17 to 20
11 to 14
14 to 17
17 to 20
14 to 17
17 to 20
30 to 40
Ham Canned (3-lb. fully cooked)
Butt (5-lb. fully cooked)
Shank (5-lb. fully cooked)
Turn over after half of cooking time.
300°F
300°F
300°F
15 to 18
15 to 18
15 to 18
Lamb Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Medium
Well
Turn over after half of cooking time.
300°F
300°F
300°F
300°F
13 to 18
18 to 23
14 to 19
19 to 24
COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE
Breads
FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. COMMENTS
Biscuits 400°F 13 to 15 Canned refrigerated biscuits take 1 to 3
minutes less time.
Pies,
Pastries Quiche 425°F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Convenience
Foods Frozen Entrée
Frozen Pizza Rolls,
Egg Rolls
Pizza
375°F
450°F
450°F
39 to 43
4 to 6
23 to 26
Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.
Follow package directions for preparation.
Vegetables Baked Potatoes 450°F 36 to 40 Pierce skin with a fork before baking.
19
NOTES:
•The roasting times in the chart above are only guidelines for your reference. You need to adjust time according to the
food condition or your preference. Check doneness at the minimum time and then adjust time by touching the More or
Less pad.
Pork Bone-in (2 to 4 lbs.)
Boneless (2 to 4 lbs.)
Pork Chops (
3/4
to 1-inch thick)
2 chops
4 chops
6 chops
Turn over after half of cooking time.
300°F
300°F
350°F
350°F
350°F
23 to 26
25 to 28
10 to 13
13 to 16
16 to 19
Poultry Whole Chicken (2
1/2
to 6 lbs.)
Chicken Pieces (2
1/2
to 6 lbs.)
Cornish Hens
Unstuffed
Stuffed
Duckling
Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
Turn breast side up after half of cooking time.
400°F
375°F
375°F
375°F
375°F
300°F
19 to 21
15 to 18
18 to 25
23 to 30
15 to 18
11 to 15
COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE (cont’d)
Seafood
FOOD OVEN TEMP. TIME, MIN. / lb.
Fish
1-lb. fillets
Lobster Tails (6 to 8-oz. each)
Shrimp (1 to 2 lbs.)
Scallops (1 to 2 lbs.)
350°F
350°F
350°F
350°F
7 to 10
10 to 15
9 to 14
8 to 13
OPERATION (cont’d)
20
BROIL COOKING
INTRODUCTION
This oven cooks the outside of foods
much like conventional radiant heat,
while also penetrating the surface so
the inside cooks simultanecusly.
Broiling is cooking under direct heat.
This oven can broil or grill meat, fish,
poultry, and vegetables, or toast
bread.
Your oven uses broil cooking
whenever you use the Broil
Command Pads.
• Foods that are suitable for broiling
should be tender, moderately lean
and less than 2 inches thick. Fish
steaks, chicken breasts and
hamburgers are ideal for broiling.
• Always use the Broiling Rack.
• For even browning, turn the food
over halfway through broiling.
• Do not leave the door open for long
perieds of time when using the broil
element. This will cause the oven
temperature to drop and could
affect cooking performance.
BROILING RACK
Use the broiling rack for broil and
auto broil cooking. Do not use in
microwave - only mode.
For best results, place food on the
broiling rack.
BROIL COOKING
Example: To set Broil Cooking for
20 minutes.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch BROIL
pad.
3. Touch numbers for
cooking time. You
can enter a time up
to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
4. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
NOTE:
• I
f you open the door or touch STOP/
CLEAR during broiling, broiling will
stop.
• To resume broiling, close the door
and touch ENTER/START.
• When broiling time ends, the
display will show “END” and four
tones will sound.
• After cooking, the display will return
to the time of day, when you open
the door.
AUTO BROIL COOKING
(Hamburger, Beef Steak, Chicken
Pieces, Fish Steak)
Auto Broil lets you cook with broil
heat, without needing to set a cooking
time. Choose the category of the food
you are cooking and enter the
quantity.
See the AUTO BROIL CHART on
this page for the settings available.
1. Touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
2. Touch AUTO
BROIL pad.
3. Touch numbers for
cooking menu.
Example for setting
1. (Hamburger)
4. Touch number for
food quantity.
5. Touch ENTER/
START pad.
AUTO BROIL CHART
CATEGORY
Hamburger
Beef Steak
Chicken
Breast
Fish Steak
Touch
Pad number
1
2
3
4
Amount
1 - 6 patties
1 - 2 pieces
0.4 - 2.0 lbs.
1 - 2 pieces
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ITEMS COOK TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
(AT HIGH)
Sliced meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
3 slices (1/4-inch thick) 1-2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken pieces
1 breast 2-31/2minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic
1 leg and thigh 11/2-3 minutes wrap and vent.
Fish fillet
(6-8 oz.) 2-4 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap
1 serving (101/2oz.) 4-6 minutes and vent.
Casserole
1 cup 1-31/2minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cups 5-8 minutes through cooking.
Casserole – cream or cheese
1 cup 11/2-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cups 31/2-51/2minutes through cooking.
Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef Reheat filling and bun separately.
1 sandwich 1 -21/2minutes Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once.
(1/2cup meat filling) Heat bun as directed in chart below.
without bun
Mashed potatoes
1 cup 1-3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cups 5-8 minutes through cooking.
Baked beans COOK covered in microwavable casserole.Stir once halfway
1 cup 11/2-3 minutes through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup 21/2-4 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cups 71/2-11 minutes through cooking.
Rice
1 cup 11/2-31/2minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cups 4-61/2minutes through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll 15-30 seconds Wrap in paper towel and place on turntable.
Vegetables
1 cup 11/2-21/2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
4 cups 4-6 minutes through cooking.
Soup COOK covered in microwavable casserole. Stir once halfway
1 serving (8 oz.) 11/2-21/2minutes through cooking.
HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE
To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of
food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room
temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a
microwave-safe container. The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap.
Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE
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VEGETABLE AMOUNT
COOK TIME AT
INSTRUCTIONS STANDING
HIGH (MINUTES)
TIME
Artichokes 2 medium 5-8 Trim. Add 2 tsp water. Cover. 2-3 minutes
(8 oz. each) 4 medium 10-13
Asparagus, 1 Ib. 3-6 Add
1/2
cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Spears
Beans, Green & 1 lb. 7-11 Add
1/2
cup water in 1
1/2
qt. casserole. 2-3 minutes
Wax Stir halfway through cooking.
Beets, Fresh 1 Ib. 12-16 Add
1/2
cup water in 1
1/2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Rearrange halfway through cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-8 Place broccoli in baking dish. Add
1/2
cup water. 2-3 minutes
Spears
Cabbage, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-7 Add
1/2
cup water in 1
1/2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Chopped Stir halfway through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh, 2 cups 2-4 Add
1/4
cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Cauliflower, 1 lb. 7-11 Trim. Add
1/4
cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Whole Stir halfway through cooking.
Flowerettes, Fresh 2 cups 2
1/2
-4
1/2
Slice. Add
1/2
cup water in 1
1/2
qt. covered casserole.
Celery, Fresh, 4 cups 6-8 Stir halfway through cooking. 2-3 minutes
Sliced
Corn, Fresh 2 ears 5-9 Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1
1/2
qt. baking dish. 2-3 minutes
Cover.
Mushrooms,
1/2
Ib. 2-3
1/2
Place mushrooms in 1
1/2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh, Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Parsnips, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-8 Add
1/2
cup water in 1
1/2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Peas, Green, 4 cups 7-10 Add
1/2
cup water in 1
1/2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Fresh Stir halfway through cooking.
Sweet Potatoes 2 medium 5-10 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 medium 7-13 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
White Potatoes, 2 potatoes 5-8 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2-3 minutes
Whole Baking 4 potatoes 10-14 Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
(6-8 oz. each) Turn over halfway through cooking.
Spinach, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4-7 Add
1/2
cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Leaf
Squash, Acorn or 1 medium 6-8 Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. 2-3 minutes
Butternut, Fresh Place in 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Cover.
Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 4
1/2
-7
1/2
Add
1/2
cup water in 1
1/2
qt. covered casserole. 2-3 minutes
Sliced Stir halfway through cooking.
Zucchini, Fresh, 1 Ib. 6-9 Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. 2-3 minutes
Whole Turn over and rearrange halfway through cooking.
MAINTENANCE
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CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety,
keep the oven clean inside and out-
side. 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.
CONVECTION /
BROILING RACK
Wash the convection and broiling
rack with a mild soap and a soft or
nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleaners to clean rack.
OVEN TURNTABLE /
ROTATING RING
The turntable and rotating ring are
removable. They should be hand-
washed in warm (not hot) water and
a mild detergent. Dry thoroughly with
a soft cloth. DO NOT use cleaning
powders, abrasives, steel wool, or
other rough pads. DO NOT put in an
automatic dishwasher.
• Turntable may be cleaned at the
sink. Be careful not to chip or
scratch the edges as this could
cause the turntable to break during
use.
• Rotating ring must be cleaned
regulary.
• Turntable must ALWAYS be in
place when using this oven.
CLEANING THE
GREASE FILTER
The grease filter should be removed
and cleaned often, at least once a
month.
1. To remove grease filter, slide filter
to the side. Pull filter downward
and push to the other side. The
filter will drop out.
2. Soak grease filter 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 filter, slide it into
the side slot, then push up and
toward oven center to lock.
MAINTENANCE (cont’d)
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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 Parts
Department at your nearest
Authorized Service Center or call
1-800-688-9900 (inside U.S.A) or
1-800-688-2002 (Canada). Order
Charcoal Filter kit #: MVHRK3.
1. Unplug the oven or turn off power
at the main power supply.
2. Remove the two vent grille
mounting screws. (2 middle
screws)
3. Push the right side lower part of
the charcoal filter.
4. Remove old filter.
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into
place. The filter should rest at the
angle shown.
6. Slide the bottom of the grille 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.
COOKTOP/NIGHT LIGHT
REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug the oven or turn off power
at the main power supply.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting
screws.
3. Replace bulb(s) with 20 watt
appliance bulb(s).
4. Replace bulb cover, and mounting
screws.
5. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.
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. Remove bulb holder.
5. Lift up the bulb holder.
6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt
appliance bulb.
7. Replace the bulb holder.
8. 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.
To avoid risk of personal injury or
property damage, do not operate
oven hood without filters in place.
To avoid personal injury or
property damage, wear gloves
when replacing light bulb.
RECOMMENDED UTENSILS
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MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE
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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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PROBLEM
If nothing on the oven operates
If the oven interior light does not work
If oven will not cook
If oven takes longer than normal to
cook or cooks too rapidly
If the time of day clock does not
always keep correct time
If food cooks unevenly
If food is undercooked
If food is overcooked
If arcing (sparks) occur
If the display shows a time counting
down but the oven is not cooking
Vent fan starts automatically
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• 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.
• the light bulb is loose or defective.
• check that control panel was programmed correctly.
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that Start Pad was touched.
• check that timer wasn’t started instead of a cook function.
• be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
• check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outlet receptacle.
• be sure the oven is the only appliance on the electrical circuit.
• be sure food is evenly shaped.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
• check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent overcooking.
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, and power levels) were
correctly followed.
• be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.
• be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
• check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power level, time, size of dish)
were followed.
• be sure microwavable dishes were used.
• be sure wire twist ties were not used.
• be sure oven was not operated when empty.
• make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4 supports.
• check that door is firmly closed.
• check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function.
• 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.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. Reviewing additional information on items to check may
prevent an unneeded service call.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time,
only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.
QUESTION
Can I use a rack in my microwave
oven so that I may reheat or cook in
two rack positions at a time?
Can I use either metal or aluminum
pans in my microwave oven?
Sometimes the door of my microwave
oven appears wavy.
Is this normal?
What are the humming noises I hear
when my microwave oven is
operating?
Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it?
What does standing time mean?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave
oven?
How do I get the best results?
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
ANSWER
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.
Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces).
Never allow metal to touch walls or door.
This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.
This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish.
Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
Dish may not be microwave safe.
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 purposes.
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.
Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WARRANTY
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Full Two Year Warranty
For two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or
replaced free of charge.
Limited Parts Warranty
After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the fifth year, the following parts which fail in
normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs,
including labor, mileage, transportation, diagnostic charge and trip charge, if required, when the appliance is located in
the United States or Canada: (1) touch pad and microprocessor, (2) Magnetron tube.
Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States and Canada
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or
replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, transportation,
diagnostic charge and trip charge, if required, when the appliance is located outside the United States or Canada.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards
Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer or residence from the United States to
Canada.
What is not covered by these
warranties
• Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit
breakers, or correction to household wiring or plumbing.
• Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including
light bulbs.
• Products with original serial numbers removed, altered,
or not readily determined.
• Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, or
leased use.
• Products located outside of the United States or
Canada.
• Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to
perform service in addition to normal service or outside
normal service hours or area.
• Adjustments after the second year.
• Repairs resulting from the following:
- Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.
- Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not author-
ized by the manufacturer.
- Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.
- Connections to improper electrical current, voltage sup-
ply, or gas supply.
- Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that
cause damage to the product.
• Travel.
If you need service
Call the dealer from whom your appliance was pur-
chased or call Maytag ServicesSM, Maytag Customer
Assistance at 1-800-688-9900, USA and 1-800-688-
2002, Canada to locate an authorized servicer.
Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty
status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on
owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.
If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the
problem, write to Maytag ServicesSM, Attn: CAIR®
Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or
call 1-800-688-9900 USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or
speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem,
please include the following information:
a. Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model number and serial number;
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d. A clear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
User’s guides, service manuals and parts information
are available from Maytag ServicesSM, Maytag Customer
Assistance.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.