Tsann Kuen Enterprise TSK840XE Microwave Oven User Manual FA92145TSANN RBJ TSK840XE
Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co., Ltd. Microwave Oven FA92145TSANN RBJ TSK840XE
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
SAFETY
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
Grounding Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Specifications
Installation
Parts And Accessories
Control Panel
Cookware Guide
Tips For Microwave Cooking
Cleaning
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Beverage and Popcorn
Auto defrost
Clock
Reheat
Timer
Timed Cooking
Microwave Power Levels
Stop/Clear
Add Minute
Child Lock
Cooking Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions And Answers
Before Calling For Service
WARRANTY
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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGRY
•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.
•Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surface.
•Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
- Door (bent);
- Hinges and lathes (broken or loosened);
- Door seals and sealing surfaces.
•The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having a ground wire with a grounding plug.
Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING
If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician or ? Service department if you do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is properly grounded.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to reduce the risk of anyone’s tripping over or
becoming entangled in the cord. You may use an extension cord if you are careful.
If you use an extension cord, be sure that:
・ The extension cord has the same electrical rating as the appliance.
・ The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of
the appliance.
・ The extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
・ The extension cord does not drape over a countertop pr tabletop, where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over accidentally.
・ The electrical cord is dry and mot pinched or crushed in any way.
Note: This oven draws 13 amperes at 120 volts, 60 Hz.
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IMPORTANNT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself to
damage to your oven.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGRY found on
page 2 this manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided instructions.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –
may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. 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 necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or
if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product neat water for example, neat a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or meat a swimming pool, and the like.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surface.
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only
mind, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials 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 should 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 purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
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17. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause
personal injury.
18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.
19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.
20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may
become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or
when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.) , result in harm to oven and possible injury. In
all containers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid
several times between reheatings.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
"CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment"
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 1150W
Microwave Output 700W
Frequency 2450 MHz
Rated Current 8.5A
Overall Dimensions 181/2〃 ╳ 121/4〃 ╳111/32〃(Model 8402)
181/2〃 ╳ 127/16〃 ╳111/32〃(Model 8401 & 8403)
Oven Cavity Dimensions 123/16〃 ╳ 731/32〃 ╳115/8〃
Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity 0.6 Cu.Ft.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove your microwave oven and all packing materials form the shipping carton.
2. Place the oven on a level surface that provide at the left, right, top, and rear sides for proper
ventilation.
Note: Do not install your microwave oven over a range, cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. This oven is not designed for Built-In use.
3. Place the turntable roller rest in the circle in the oven floor and then place the glass turntable
on the top of the turntable roller rest.
Note: Never place the glass turntable in the oven upside down. Blocking the inlet and/or outlet
opening can damage the oven.
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
See-Through Door Easy-clean Oven Cavity
Glass Turntable
Oven Control Panel
Turntable Roller Rest
Safety Interlock System
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Use and care Guide
1 Glass Turntable
1 Turntable Roller Rest
CONTROL PANEL
1. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and indicators
that tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and
cooking functions selected.
2. POPCORN & BEVERAGE. The two pads allow you
to cook popcorn and beverage without having to select
cooking times and power levels.
3. AUTO DEFROST. This pad is an accurate defrosting
method for frozen meat, poultry and fish up to 6.0 lbs.
4. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day.
5. REHEAT. This pad allows you to reheat can, rice and
soap quickly without having to select cooking times
and power levels.
6. TIMER. Touch this pad to set time, not a cooking time.
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7. NUMBER PADS. Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or
weights.
8. TIME. Touch this pad to set a cooking time.
9. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cooking power.
10. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop the oven or clear entries.
11. START. Touch this pad to start all entries (except the popcorn, beverage, auto defrost, clock
and reheat which start automatically) and to turn Child Clock on or off.
12. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute to 99 minute.
COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to
test cookware before using, follow these steps:
Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave
cooking.
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass
．Glass treated for use in high-intensity
heat includes utility dishes, bread dishes,
pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring
cups, casseroles, and bowls without
metallic trim.
China
．
Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters
without metallic trim can be used in your
oven.
Plastic
．
When using plastic wrap as a cover,
make sure that the dish is deep enough so
the plastics wrap does not touch the food.
As the food heats, it may melt the plastics
wrap wherever the wrap touch the food.
Metal Utensil
．Metal shields food microwave energy and products
uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, thermometers,
or foil trays.
．Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a discharge
of electric current. Arcing can damage your microwave
oven.
Metal Decoration
．
Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
Centura TM Tableware
．
The Corning Company recommends that you do not
use Centura tableware and some CorelleTM
closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.
Aluminum Foil
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．
Place plastics wrap loosely over the top
of the dish and secure it by pressing the
wrap to the sides of the dish.
．
Vent by turning back one corner of the
plastics wrap. This will allow excess
steam to escape.
．
Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid
freezer, containers, and plastic bags only
for short time cooking. Use these with
care because the plastics may soften from
the heat of the food.
Paper
．
Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed
paper, paper napkins, and paper plates
with no metallic trim or design can be
used in your oven.
．
Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use
of any paper product in the microwave
oven.
．
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they
hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
．
Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and
wings.
．
Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls
and door of the oven.
Wood
．
wooden bowels, boards, and baskets will dry out and
may split or crack when you use them in the
microwave oven.
Tightly Closed Containers
．
Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure to
leave an opening for steam to escape from covered
cookware.
Brown Paper
．
Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and
could burn.
Metal Twist Ties
．
Always remove metal twist as they can become hot
and cause a fire.
TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15minutes or longer will brown
lightly. Foods cooked a shorter time can be bushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire
sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.
COVERING
A covering traps heat and steam and cause the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or
microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass
casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food
from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper,
napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
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SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at
least 1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the
center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned so that the top and bottom cook
evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.
ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense
foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the
outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness.
STANDING TIME
Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the
oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove most foods
when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of food will rise about 10℉ during standing time.
SHIELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to
shield them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover
poultry legs and wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods
that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole
vegetables, such as potatoes and squash.
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CLEANING
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and
wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or
rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many
days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and turntable roller test are removable. They should be hand-washed in warm (not
hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a
soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders,
steel wool, or rough pads.
The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may
cause the turntable to break during use.
The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.
SPECIAL CARE
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of
food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use
cleaning powders or rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been
entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
BEVERAGE and POPCORN
Use the function to cook beverage and popcorn without entering a cook time or power. Refer to
QUICK TOUCH COOKING TABLE below for more information.
Example: To cook a 3.5 oz. bag of microwave popcorn:
Touch Display shows
1.POPCORN
After 5 seconds,
2.The oven will start Time counting down.
Automatically
3. At the end of cooking time 5 short tones will sound. Time of day.
02:20
3.5 oz
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Directions: Follow package instructions
Use popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking.
Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
Heat only 1 package at a time.
Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn.
When popping prepackaged popcorn;
Place carefully so the bag does not touch the oven walls.
Fold each end of the bag in half toward the center top of the bag.
QUICK TOUCH COOKING TABLE
CATEGORY TOUCH DISPLAY SHOWS
SERVING SIZE
AFTER 5 SECONDS,
DISPLAY SHOWS
1 time 1 cup 1:20
2 times 2 cup 2:40
3 times 3 cup 4:00
BEVERAGE
4 times Go back to 1 cup 1:20
1 time 3.5 oz. 2:20
2 times 3.0 oz. 2:10
3 times 1.8 oz. 1:20
POPCORN
4 times Go back to 3.5 oz. 2:20
AUTO DEFROST
The auto defrost feature provide you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The
cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are
defrosting.
For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to
check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get beat defrost result.
l Available weight is 0.5~6.0 lbs.
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Example: To defrost 1.5 lbs of ground beef.
Touch Display shows
1. AUTO DEFROST
3 times
After 5 seconds,
2.The oven will start Automatically Time counting down.
3. At the end of cooking time 5 short tones will sound. Time of day.
Note: The oven will beep (5 short tones) during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, open the door
and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen
portions to the oven to resume the defrost cycle.
AUTO DEFOST TABLE
Touch Display Shows Serving
Size After 5 seconds, Display Shows
1 time 0.5 lbs 3:30
2 times 1.0 lbs 7:00
3 times 1.5 lbs 10:30
11 times 5.5 lbs 38:30
12 times 6.0 lbs 42:00
OPERATING TIPS
•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.
•For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When
defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
•Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
•Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.
10:30
1.5 lb
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CLOCK
Example: To set the clock for 11:30.
Touch Display shows:
1.CLOCK Time of day
2. 1 1 3 0
NOTE: This is a 24-hour clock (00:00~23:59)
REHEAT
You can use this feature to reheat can, prepared foods, soup:
Touch Display shows: After 5 seconds Display shows:
1.REHEAT 1 time
2 times
3 times
2.The oven will start automatically. Time counting down.
NOTE: means prepared food.
means 2 minutes, 55 seconds.
TIMER
This feature lets you set the time, not cooking time.
Example: To set 15 minutes.
Touch Display shows:
1.Timer
2. 1 5 0 0
3. START Time counting down
00: 00
15: 00
11: 30
C:an
Di:np
So:up
03:00
02:55
03:00
Di:np
02:55
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TIMED COOKING
This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power. For best results, there are 10 power
level settings. Refer to “Microwave Power Level table” on page ? for more information.
Example: To cook for 5minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.
Touch Display shows:
1.Time
2. 0 5 3 0
3. Power
4. 8
5 START Time counting down
6. At the end of cooking time 5 short tones will sound. Time of day.
Microwave Power Levels
Your microwave oven has 10 cook power levels to let you cook heat a wide variety of foods. Refer
to the table below for suggestions:
Microwave Power Level Table
Power Level Use
10
(High)
Boiling water.
Making candy.
Cooking poultry pieces, fish, & vegetables.
Cooking tender cuts of meat.
Whole poultry.
9 Reheating rice, pasta, & vegetables.
8 Reheating prepared foods quickly.
Reheating sandwiches.
7
Cooking egg, milk, & cheese dishes.
Cooking cakes, breads.
Melting chocolate.
6
Cooking veal.
Cooking whole fish.
Cooking puddings & custard.
5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, & lamb.
P: 80
P: HI
05:30
00: 00
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Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.
4 Thawing meat, poultry, & seafood.
3 Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
Cooking pork chops, roast.
2 Taking chill out of fruit.
Softening butter.
1 Keeping casseroles & main dishes warm.
Softening butter & cream cheese.
STOP/CLEAR
To stop the oven or clear entries or cancel lock:
When the oven is operating, at this time, display shows left time is 15:00:
Touch Display shows:
1. STOP/CLEAR or Oven stops
2. START Oven starts Time counting down
OR
Touch Display shows:
1. STOP/CLEAR Twice Time of day Cancel oven operating
When the oven is in setting status:
Touch Display shows:
1. STOP/CLEAR Time of day Cancel setting
When the oven is locked:
Touch Display shows:
1. STOP/CLEAR 3 times Time of day Cancel child lock
ADD MINUTE
This simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without touching number
pads. If you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute up to 99 min.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes at 60% power.
Touch Display shows:
1.ADD MINUTE Twice
2. POWER
02:00
P-HI
15:00
15:00
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3. 6
4. START Time counting down
CHILD LOCK
You can use this safety feature to lock the control panel so that children cannot use the oven when
you do not want them to and when you are cleaning the oven.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch Display shows:
1. START 3 times
WARNING: Do not use aluminum foil during cooking cycle.
COOKING TIPS
Meat
No special techniques are required. Meat should be prepared as with conventional cooking.
Season if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat before cooking.
Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave-proof plate and place on the turntable.
Cook according to the Meat Cooking Table (below). Use the longer time for large cuts of meats
and the shorter time for small cuts of meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time.
Turn the meat once halfway through the cooking time.
Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly cooked before eating.
Meat Cooking Table
Meat Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound
BEEF
Standing/Rolled Rib
-Medium
-Well-done
Ground Beef (to brown for
casserole)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. Each)
8
8
HIGH (100%)
10 to 12 minutes
12 to 14 minutes
7 to 9 minutes
P-H6
CH:Id
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-2 patties
-4patties
HIGH (100%)
HIGH (100%)
3 to 5 minutes
4 to 6 minutes
PORK
Loin, Leg
Bacon
-4 slices
-6silces
8
HIGH (100%)
HIGH (100%)
13 to 16 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
4 to 6 minutes
NOTE: The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and
preferences. The times may also very due to the shape, cut and composition of the food.
Poultry
1. No special techniques are required. Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking.
Season if desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil unless the poultry is self-basing.
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave roasting rack or a microwave-proof plate and
placed on the turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poultry Cooking Table below. Turn over halfway
though the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly,
especially in very bony parts. Turning during roasting helps to cook these areas evenly.
6. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked when the juices run clear from the inside thigh when
it is pierced with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and
the flesh is firm.
7.
Poultry Cooking Table
Poultry Microwave Power Cooking Time Per Pound
CHICKEN
Whole
Breast (boned)
Portions
8
8
8
12 to 14 minutes
10 to 12 minutes
11 t0 13 minutes
TURKEY
Whole
8
13 to 15 minutes
NOTES:
The times listed above are only a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences.
The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.
If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the
cooking time.
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Fish
1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.
2. Cover with pierced microwave plastics wrap or casserole lid.
3. Place the dish on the turntable.
4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter
can be added to the fish if desired.
5. After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be
opaque and flake easily.
Fresh Fish Cooking Table
Fish Microwave Power Cooking Time Per
Pound Butter
Fish Fillets HIGH 5 to 7 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp
lemon juice)
Whole Mackerel,
Cleaned and Prepared HIGH 5 to 7 minutes -
Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared HIGH 6 to 9 minutes -
Salmon Steaks HIGH 6 to 8 minutes Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp
lemon juice)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Questions and Answers
Operation
Question Answer
Why is the oven light not
on during cooking?
There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on.
Have you:
•Set a cooking time?
•Touched START?
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.
Will the microwave be
damaged if it operates
empty?
Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable.
Does microwave energy No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity. The
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pass through the viewing
screen in the door?
holes (or ports) allow only light to pass though. They do not let
microwave energy pass though.
Why does a tone sound
when a pad on the control
panel is touched?
The tone tells you that the setting has been entered.
Can my microwave oven
be damaged if food is
cooked for too long?
Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to
the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire, and
damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven
while you are cooking.
When the oven is plugged
into wall outlet for the first
time, it might not work
properly. What is wrong?
The microcomputer controlling your oven may temporarily become
scrambled and fail to function as programmed when you plug in for
the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption.
Unplug the oven from the 120 volt household outlet and then plug it
back in to reset the microcomputer.
Why do I see reflection
around the outlet case?
The light is from the oven light which is located between the oven
cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
What are the various
sounds I hear when the
microwave oven is
operating?
The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the
microwave oven’s magnetron ON and OFF.
The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron
draws as it is turned ON and OFF b
y a mechanical switch. The change
in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the
magnetron being turned ON and OFF.
Food
Question Answer
What is wrong when baked foods
have a hard, dry, brown spot?
A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the
cooking or reheating time.
Why do eggs sometimes pop? When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop
due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To
prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a wooden
toothpick before cooking.
CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a
little dry after cooking?
Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if the
same recipe is used each time. The cooking time may need
to be varied for one of these reasons:
•Eggs vary in size.
•
Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator
temperature another time.
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•Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
Is it possible to pop popcorn in a
microwave oven?
Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically for
microwave cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that is
made for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for
its popcorn popping product and do not leave the oven
unattended while the corn is being popped. If corn fails
to pop after the suggested time, discontinue cooking.
Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION:
·
Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or
attempt to pop leftover kernels.
·
Do not pop prepackaged commercial microwave
popcorn directly on the glass turntable, place the
popcorn bag on a plate.
Why do baked apples sometimes
burst during cooking?
The peel has not been removed from the top half of each
apple to allow for expansion of the interior of the apple
during cooking. As in conventional cooking methods, the
interior of the apple expands during the cooking process.
Why do baked potatoes sometimes
burn during cooking?
If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the end
of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightly firm.
CAUSION: Do not overcook.
Why is additional time required for
cooking food stored in the
refrigerator?
As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food
affects total cooking time. You need more time to cook
food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room
temperature.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work
operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest ? Authorized Service
Center. ? Authorized Service Centers are fully equipped to handle your service requirements.
Problem Possible Causes
Oven does not start •Is the power cord plugged in?
•Is the door closed?
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•Is the cooking time set?
Arcing or Sparking •Are you using approved cookware?
•Is the oven empty?
Incorrect time of day •Have you tried to reset the time of the day?
Unevenly Cooked Foods •Are you using approved cookware?
•Is the glass turntable in the oven?
•Did you turn or stir the food while it was
cooking?
•Where the foods completely defrosted?
•Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Overcooked Food •Was the time /cooking power level correct?
Undercooked Foods •Are you using approved cookware?
•Where the foods completely defrosted?
•Was the time/cooking power level correct?
•Are the ventilation ports clear?
Improper Defrosting •Are you using approved cookware?
•Was the time/cooking power level correct?
•Did you turn or stir the food during the •
defrosting cycle?