LG Electronics USA V204ZLA Microwave Oven User Manual 3828W5A3935
LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven 3828W5A3935
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Over The Range Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide Model MV-2043MT Important Safety Instructions.................. 2-4 Features........................................................ 5-6 Operating Instructions ............................ 7-22 Care and Cleaning................................. 23-24 Cooking Utensils.......................................... 25 Troubleshooting ..................................... 26-27 Warranty......................................................... 28 Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with oven. Form No. A/03/04 ©2004 Maytag Appliances 3828W5A3935 Part No. 8112P267-60 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide for future reference. To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase. 1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle. Model Number ________________________________ Serial Number_________________________________ Date of Purchase ______________________________ 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. In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide. 3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy. When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly. If you have questions, write us (include your model number and phone number) or call: 4. Do not operate oven without load or food in oven cavity. Maytag ServicesSM Attn: CAIR® Center P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 1-800-843-0304 U.S.A 1-866-587-2002 Canada 1-800-688-2080 (U.S.A TTY for hearing or speech impaired) Internet: http://www.amana.com 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. What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions 6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to oven. 7. Do not use metal utensils in oven. Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave. 8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible materials that are not intended for cooking. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand. 10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and cause paper to ignite. 9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other com-bustible materials, follow manufacturer's recom-mendations on product use. 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. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels DANGER 12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker. DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury. Important Safety Instructions • Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. WARNING • To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded. • Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. • To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug. • Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits. Grounding Instructions The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. Oven MUST be grounded. Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape 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. 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 exposure 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 accumulate 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. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is properly 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. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (U.S.A. Only) WARNING Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing 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 LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: 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. 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. 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions WARNING 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. 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. 1. READ all instructions before using oven. 2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3. 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. 3. This oven MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly GROUNDED outlet. See installation instructions. 14. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on oven. 4. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual. 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. 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. 16. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water. 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. 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. 7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM PERSONS. 21. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lyebased oven cleaners may damage the filters. 8. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section. 22. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. 9. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns. 23. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide. CAUTION To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity: 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. a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Features OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Model and Serial Number Plate Door Handle Vent Grille Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,700 W Cooking Power 1,150 W (IEC 60705 Standard) Frequency 2,450 MHz Rated Current 14.5 A Outer Dimensions (WxHxD) 2915⁄16" x 167⁄16" x 155⁄8" Cavity Volume 2.0 Cu. Ft. Net Weight 65 lbs. Metal Rack Window with Metal Shield Cooking Guide Door Safety Lock System Glass tray Oven Control Panel Grease Filter Cooktop/Countertop Light AMV4204AA 10 11 12 14 15 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 25 27 26 Features 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 setting and cooking functions selected. 2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. 9. MELT: Touch this pad to melt Butter/Margarine, Chocolate, Cheese and Marshmallows. 10. AUTO DEFROST: Meat, poultry, fish and bread. Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. 11. TIME DEFROST: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods. 19. COOK TIME: Touch this pad to to set a cooking time. 20. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries. 21. CONTROL SETUP: Touch this pad to change the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. 3. BAKED POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. 12. RAPID DEFROST: This pad provides RAPID defrost for 1.0 pound of frozen food. 22. ENTER/START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, touch ENTER/START again. 4. BEVERAGE: Touch this pad to reheat one or two cups of a beverage. 13. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights. 23. KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. 5. COOK: Touch this pad to cook Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Vegetable, Casserole, Rice, Oatmeal, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Frozen Entrée. 14. CLOCK: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. 6. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat Pizza Slice, Dinner Plate, Soup/Sauce, Casserole, and Role/ Muffin. 7. POULTRY: Touch this pad to cook chicken wings, chicken nugget, spicy chicken and Mexican chicken. 8. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften Butter, Ice Cream, Cream Cheese and Frozen Juice. 15. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes. 16. ADD 30 SEC.: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level. 17. CUSTOM PROGRAM: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. 18. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level. 24. TURNTABLE ON/OFF: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. OFF will appear in the display. 25. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer. 26. VENT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. 27. VENT AUTO TIME SET: Touch this pad when setting ventilation time. (1, 3, 5, 10, 30 minutes.) 28. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. Operating Instructions 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. KITCHEN TIMER VENT HI/LO/OFF You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. The VENT HI/LO/OFF moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface. Touch VENT HI/LO/OFF once for High fan speed, twice for Low fan speed, or three times to turn the fan off. Example: To set for 3 minutes. 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. 2. Enter the time by using the number key pad. ➣ To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty. 3. Touch ENTER/ START pad. When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and END will display. ➣ To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. CONTROL SETUP 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. You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. See following chart for more information. No. Function 1 Beep ON/ OFF control No. Result 1 Sound ON 2 Sound OFF 2 Clock display control 1 Clock ON 2 Clock OFF 3 Display 1 Slow speed 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 4 Defrost weight mode selected Lbs. Kg. Example: To change defrost weight mode (from Lbs. to Kg). 1. Touch CONTROL SETUP pad. 2. Touch number 4 pad. 3. Touch number 2 pad. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH 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. LIGHT HI/LO/OFF Touch LIGHT HI/LO/OFF pad once for bright light, twice for night light, or three times to turn the light off. Operating Instructions CHILD LOCK LIGHT TIMER HOLD WARM You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. 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. You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes. You can use HOLD WARM by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel. Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM. 1. Touch STOP/ CLEAR pad. 3. Touch ENTER/ START pad again.(Press number 1 for AM, number 2 for PM.) 2. Touch and hold ENTER/ START pad more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps. 4. Touch ENTER/ START pad. 5. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn off. Example: To cancel the child lock. 1. Touch and hold ENTER/ START pad more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. 1. Touch ADD 30 SEC. pad 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down. 2. Touch ENTER/ START pad. NOTES: ● HOLD WARM operates for up to 90 minutes. ● 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 can be covered during HOLD WARM. 6. Touch ENTER/ START pad. (Press number 1 for AM, number 2 for PM.) 7. Touch ENTER/ START pad. NOTE: ● To reset the time to turn on and off the LIGHT, repeat steps 1 to 7. Example: To cancel the LIGHT TIMER. Recommended Quantity Liquid Dry 1-2 cups 5-10 ozs. ● While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before touching ENTER/ START. ● When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and “HOLD WARM” will appear in the oven display. ● You can set HOLD WARM to follow AUTO DEFROST, or multi-cycle cooking. 1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad. 2. Touch STOP/ CLEAR pad. NOTE: ● Food Type To make HOLD WARM automatically follow another cycle: ADD 30 SEC. Example: To set ADD 30 SEC. for 2 minutes. 1. Touch HOLD WARM pad. 2. Enter the time you want the LIGHT to turn on. Example: To set the child lock. 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 use HOLD WARM. 1. Touch LIGHT TIMER pad. If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in operation, touch the pad. Operating Instructions TURNTABLE ON/OFF For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad to turn the turntable on or off. NOTE: COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVELS Example: To cook food for 8 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Enter the cook time. 2. Touch ENTER/ START pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display. • This option is not available in sensor 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. 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. Enter the cook time. 3. 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 COOK 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. Example: To cook food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power. 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 if the first heating cycle is defrost. 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 COOK TIME pad. 3. Enter the second cook time. 4. Touch POWER LEVEL pad. 1. Enter the cook time. 5. Enter the power level. 2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad. 6. Touch ENTER/ START pad. 3. Enter the power level. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display. 4. Touch ENTER/ START pad. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display. See cooking guide for Lower Power levels, page 10. Operating Instructions COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER 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 MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE 10 High 100% ● 90% ● Boil water. ● Cook ground beef. ● Make candy. ● Cook fresh fruits and vegetables. ● Cook fish and poultry. ● Preheat browning dish. ● Reheat beverages. ● Bacon slices. ● 80% ● ● 70% 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. ● ● 60% ● 50% ● Cook pasta. Cook meats, whole poultry. Cook custard. ● Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast. ● 40% ● ● 30% 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. ● ● 20% ● ● 10% Soften butter and cream cheese. Heating small amounts of food. Soften ice cream. ● Raise yeast dough. ● ● Standing time. 10 Operating Instructions POPCORN BEVERAGE POPCORN lets you pop 3.5 ozs. and 3.0 ozs. 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. To set your microwave oven correctly, follow this chart: BEVERAGE lets you heat up to 2 beverages. Bag Size-ounces Touch NUMBER Example: To reheat one 8 oz. beverage 3.5 3.0 Example: To pop a 3.0 oz bag 1. Touch POPCORN pad. 2. Touch number 2 pad. 3. Touch ENTER/START pad. NOTE: • Reheat times based on an 8 oz. cup. • Beverage may be very hot; remove from oven with care. 1. Touch BEVERAGE pad. 2. Touch number 1 pad. 3. Touch ENTER/START pad. BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you cook potatoes with preset times and cook powers. You can choose from 1 to 4 potatoes. NOTE: • Cooking times are based on an average 9-11 oz. potato per each. • Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times. • After baking, let stand for 5 minutes. Example: To cook 2 potatoes 1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad. 2. Touch number 2 pad. 3. Touch ENTER/START pad. 11 ➣ DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while popping corn. ➣ When popping commercially packaged popcorn, remove the rack from the oven; Do not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack. Operating Instructions AUTO COOK POULTRY Using AUTO COOK lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. AUTO COOK has preset Cook Power for 8 food categories. The oven uses low power to cook poultry (chicken wings, chicken nugget, spicy chicken and mexican chicken) See the following table. Example: To cook 6 ozs. chicken wings. Example: To cook rice. 1. Touch pad. 2. Choose food category. Touch the 1 pad for chicken wings. food AUTO COOK TABLE Category Fresh Vegetable Frozen Vegetable Casserole Rice Oatmeal Bacon Scrambled Eggs Frozen Entrée Touch Pad Number 3. Choose amount by touching the 1 pad for 6 ozs. Amount 1-4 cups 1-4 cups 1-4 cups 1/2-2 cups 1-6 servings 2-6 slices 2,4,6,8 eggs 10, 20 ozs. When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display. Using REHEAT lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Powers levels. Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza. 1. Touch REHEAT pad. 2. Choose category. food REHEAT TABLE Category Pizza slice Dinner plate Soup/Sauce Casserole Role/Muffin Touch Pad Amount Number 1 - 3 slices 1, 2 servings 1 - 4 cups 1 - 4 cups 1 - 6 slices Butter Ice cream Cream cheese Frozen juice Touch Pad Amount Number 1,2,3 sticks Pint,Quart,Half gallon 3, 8 ozs. 6,12,16 ozs. MELT The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table. Example: To melt 8 ozs. chocolate. 4. Touch ENTER/ START pad. 1. Touch MELT pad. 2. Choose food category. Touch 2 pad for chocolate. POULTRY TABLE Category Chicken wings Chicken nugget Spicy chicken Mexican chicken Touch Pad Amount Number 6, 12 ozs. 4, 8 ozs. 2, 4 servings 2, 4 servings SOFTEN REHEAT Category 1. Touch POULTRY pad. COOK 2. Choose category. SOFTEN TABLE 3. Choose food amount. Touch 2 pad for 8 ozs. 4. Touch ENTER/ START pad. MELT TABLE The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice) See the following table. Example: To soften quart of ice cream. 1. Touch SOFTEN pad. 2. Choose food category. Touch 2 pad for ice cream. 3. Choose food amount. Touch 2 pad for quart. 4. Touch ENTER/ START pad. 12 Category Butter / Margarine Chocolate Cheese Marshmallows Touch Pad Amount Number 1, 2, 3 sticks 4, 8 ozs. 8, 16 ozs. 5, 10 ozs. Operating Instructions AUTO COOK TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Fresh Vegetable Prepare as desired, wash, and leave residual water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1 - 4 cups Frozen Vegetable Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. 1 - 4 cups Casserole Assemble the ingredients per the recipe in a 1-2 quart casserole. Cooking with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes 1 - 4 cups Rice Add twice the amount of water to the rice. Use a microwave container large enough to prevent water from boiling over dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. Oatmeal Prepare as directed on package and stir before serving. Use only instant hot cereal. Bacon Lay on microwave bacon rack or other similar dish or a dinner plate covered with a paper towel and cover with a paper towel. Scrambled Eggs Beat eggs in a coffee mug or cereal bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Stir at beep, and continue cooking. Stir before serving. (Optional : Add 1 tbsp of milk and 1 tsp of butter per one egg.) Frozen Entrée Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwavesafe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. / - 2 cups 1 2 1-6 servings 2-6 slices Regular sliced bacon 2,4,6,8 eggs 10, 20 ozs. REHEAT TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT 1 - 3 slices (3 - 5 ozs. each) Pizza Slice This is reheat function for a leftover pizza. Place on paper towel on a microwave safe plate. Dinner Plate Place on a low plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Let stand 3 minutes. Soup/Sauce Place in shallow microwavable casserole. Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes. 1 - 4 cups Casserole Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes. 1 - 4 cups Role/Muffin Place on paper towel. Do not cover. 1-6 pieces 1 - 2 servings 13 Operating Instructions POULTRY TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Chicken wings Frozen, Precooked Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate or serving platter. 6 or 12 ozs. Chicken nuggets Frozen, Precooked Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate. 4 or 8 ozs. Spicy chicken - 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings) • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, chicken pieces • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 cup hot sauce or 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce of choice Mix everything in an 8 X 8-glass dish or similar dish and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on ‘Spicy Chicken’. Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning. Mexican chicken - 2 servings (double the ingredients for 4 servings) • 1/2 medium onion, chopped • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced • 1/2 cup frozen peas • 1/2 cup long grain rice • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup salsa • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, chicken pieces, legs, thighs, breasts, wings, or combination of all • 1 teaspoon cumin • Salt and pepper to taste • 1/2 cup green olives w/pimentos Place onions and peppers in an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or similar container and microwave for 3-minutes. Add peas, rice, water, salsa, chicken, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on ‘Mexican Chicken’. Stir in the olives and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes to add additional browning. 14 2 or 4 servings 2 or 4 servings Operating Instructions SOFTEN TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION Butter Unwrap and place in microwavable container. Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe. Ice Cream Place container in oven. Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier. Cream cheese Unwrap and place in microwavable Container. Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in recipe. Frozen juice Remove top. Place in oven. Frozen juice will be soft enough to easily mix with water. AMOUNT 1, 2 or 3 sticks Pint, Quart, Half gallon 3 or 8 ozs. 6, 12 or 16 ozs. MELT TABLE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT Butter or Margarine Unwrap and place in microwavable container. No need to cover butter. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used. Unwrap squares and place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting. 4 or 8 ozs. Cheese Use processed cheese food only. Cut into cubes. Place in a single layer in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting. 8 or 16 ozs. Marshmallows Large or miniature marshmallows may be used. Place in microwavable container. Stir at the end of cycle to complete melting. 5 or 10 ozs. 15 1, 2 or 3 sticks Operating Instructions AUTO DEFROST Four 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. Four different defrosting options are provided. 1. MEAT 2. POULTRY 3. FISH 4. BREAD After touching the AUTO DEFROST once, select the food category. 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 category. 3. Enter the weight. 4. Touch ENTER/START pad. NOTE: After you touch ENTER/ START, 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 to resume the defrost cycle. The oven will not stop during the BEEP unless the door is opened. 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 defrosing. ● Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or a on a microwave roasting rack to catch drip-pings. ● Foods should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. AUTO DEFROST TABLE Category Food MEAT BEEF 0.1 to 6.0 lbs Ground beef, Round steak, (0.1 to 4.0 kg) 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, Countrystyle ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage. POULTRY POULTRY 0.1 to 6.0 lbs Whole (under 4 lbs), Cut up, (0.1 to 4.0 kg) Breasts (boneless) CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast (under 6 lbs) FISH FISH 0.1 to 6.0 lbs Fillets, Whole Steaks (0.1 to 4.0 kg) SHELLFISH Crab meat, Lobster tails, Shrimp, Scallops BREAD MUFFINS 0.1 to 1.0 lb ROLL CAKE (0.1 to 0.5 kg) 16 DEFROST 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). ● Use AUTO DEFROST only 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 causes arcing, which 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. ● For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during defrost. Operating Instructions RAPID DEFROST TIME DEFROST METAL RACK 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. This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. The metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef. 1. Touch RAPID DEFROST pad. 2. Touch ENTER/START pad. Example: To defrost for 2 minutes. 1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad. 2. Enter the defrosting time you want. 3. Touch ENTER/START pad.(Defrost starts) When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will display. 17 To use rack: 1. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports. ● Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of microwave oven. 2. Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE AND BELOW rack. ● Amount of food must be approximately the same to balance out cooking energy. Operating Instructions 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 AND 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 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. FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE FISH POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Fish fillets HI 31/2-41/2 minutes Fish steaks HI 41/2-51/2 minutes Whole fish 41/2-6 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. Scallops HI 31/2-5 minutes Shrimp, shelled HI 31/2-5 minutes 18 Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish. Operating Instructions 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. 19 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. ● Operating Instructions MEAT COOKING TABLE MEAT BEEF Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 ozs. each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties POWER LEVEL HI COOKING TIME 1-11⁄2 minutes 11⁄2-2 minutes 21⁄2-31⁄2 minutes DIRECTIONS Form patties with depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roasting rack. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute. Sirloin tip roast (3-4 lbs.) 8-10 minutes per pound RARE (135°F) 11-13 minutes per pound MEDIUM (155°F) Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting 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). LAMB Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 lbs.) 11-12 minutes per pound RARE (135°F) 12-13 minutes per pound MEDIUM (145°F) 13-14 minutes per pound WELL (155°F) Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting 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). PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices 10 slices Chops (5-7 ozs. each) 2 chops HI 11⁄2-2 minutes 2-3 minutes 4-5 minutes 7-8 minutes 18-20 minutes per pound 15-17 minutes per pound 4 chops Loin Roast, rolled, boneless (31/2- 41/2 lbs.) Sausage links, Fresh or Frozen, defrosted (1-2 ozs. each) 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links HI 25-27 minutes per pound (165°F) Place bacon slices on microwavable roasting 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 roasting rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute. 45-60 seconds 1-11⁄2 minutes 11⁄2-2 minutes 13⁄4-2 minutes 20 Operating Instructions POULTRY 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. ● 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. ● 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. POULTRY COOKING TABLE POULTRY POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Chicken pieces (21⁄2-3 lbs.) HI 4 ⁄ -5 ⁄ minutes per pound Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off. 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. Chicken whole (3-31⁄2 lbs.) HI 12-13 minutes per pound Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast side down on a microwavable roasting 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 thigh should be 180°F-185°F when the poultry is done. Cornish Hens whole (1-11⁄2 lbs. each) HI 6-7 minutes per pound Before cooking, wash and shake the water off. 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. 12 12 21 Operating Instructions PASTA AND RICE 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. 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. PASTA COOKING TABLE POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME Spaghetti 4 cups water Add 8 ozs. spaghetti HI 9-10 minutes 71⁄2-81⁄2 minutes Macaroni 3 cups water Add 2 cups macaroni HI 6-7 minutes 51⁄2-61⁄2 minutes HI 7-8 minutes 11-121⁄2 minutes HI 8-10 minutes 51⁄2-61⁄2 minutes PASTA Lasagna noodles 4 cups water Add 8 ozs. lasagna noodles Egg noodles 6 cups water Add 4 cups noodles DIRECTIONS 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. RICE COOKING TABLE POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME Long grain 21⁄4 cups water Add 1 cup rice HI 41⁄2-51⁄2 minutes 14 minutes Brown 21⁄2 cups water Add 1 cup rice HI 41⁄2-51⁄2 minutes 28 minutes Long grain and wild rice mix 21⁄3 cups water Add 6 ozs. package HI 4-5 minutes 24 minutes Quick cooking 1 cup water Add 1 cup rice HI 2-3 minutes RICE DIRECTIONS 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. 22 Care and Cleaning 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 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. 23 3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock. Care and Cleaning 5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 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. To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without 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 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. OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 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 4. Remove bulb holder. 1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply. 5. Lift up the bulb holder. 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. To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing light bulb. 24 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. Cooking Utensils MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE USE DO NOT 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. 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. 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 times. 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. 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. 25 Troubleshooting 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES 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 work • 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 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 foil strips used to prevent overcooking. If food is undercooked • 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. 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 were not used. • be sure oven was not 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 was not started instead of a cooking function. Vent fan starts automatically • If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. 26 Troubleshooting 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. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS QUESTION ANSWER Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook in two rack positions at a time? 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. Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal? This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven. What are the humming noises I hear when my microwave oven is operating? This is the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on and off. Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? 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. What does standing time mean? 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. Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results? 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. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vent. 27 Warranty Full One Year Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, any part which proves defective as to workmanship or materials. Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including mileage, transportation, trip and diagnostic charges, if required. Second through Fifth Year Amana will provide replacement magnetron, touch pad and microprocessor, part and labor, which proves defective as to workmanship or materials. 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, trip and diagnostic charges, if required. 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 If you need service Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services SM, Amana Customer Assistance at 1-800-843-0304, USA and 1-866-5872002, Canada to locate an authorized servicer. • 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 first year. • Repairs resulting from the following: - Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance. - Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer. - Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature. - Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply, or gas supply. - Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that cause damage to the product. • Travel. 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 Services SM , Attn: CAIR ® Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-843-0304 USA and 1-866-587-2002 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, Amana 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. 28
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