WINIA Electronics 7NF1MMO1000 MICROWAVE OVEN User Manual

Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corporation MICROWAVE OVEN

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Microwave Oven ¿KOG-1M0TOwner’s ManualSafety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6Operating InstructionsBrowning Features . . . . . . . .16, 17Convenience Features . . . . .14, 15Grilling Features . . . . . . . . .18, 19Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .22Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Timed Features . . . . . . . . . .10–13Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .23Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .24Things That Are Normal . . . . . .24Write the model and serial numbers here:Model # __________________Serial # __________________You can find them on a labelinside the oven.with Dual Element BrownerDAEWOO
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.■Read and follow the specific precautions in thePrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section above.■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the GroundingInstructions section on page 4.■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.■This oven must be located at least 3 ft. above floor level.■Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3″or more back from the countertop edge to avoidaccidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.■Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near anyportion of a heating or cooking appliance.■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwaveoven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.■Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General ElectricService or an authorized service agent using a powercord available from General Electric.■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.■Use this appliance only for its intended use as describedin this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vaporsin this appliance. This microwave oven is specificallydesigned to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intendedfor laboratory or industrial use.■This microwave oven is not approved or tested formarine use.■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use thisproduct near water—for example, in a wet basement,near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.■Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.■Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.■Do not let power cord hang over edge of table orcounter. ■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance whenpaper, plastic or other combustible materials are placedinside the oven while cooking.— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper orplastic containers before placing them in the oven.— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leavepaper products, cooking utensils or food in the ovenwhen not in use.— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven doorclosed, turn the oven off and disconnect the powercord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breakerpanel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.■See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.■This appliance must only be serviced by qualified servicepersonnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility forexamination, repair or adjustment.■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen used by children.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the riskof fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the dooropen since open-door operation can result in harmfulexposure to microwave energy. It is important not todefeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front faceand the door or allow soil or cleaner residue toaccumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven door closeproperly and that there is no damage to the:(1) door (bent),(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired byanyone except properly qualified service personnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY2
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsARCINGIf you see arcing, press CLEAR/OFF and correct the problem.Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.Arcing is caused by:■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.■Recycled paper towels containing small metalpieces being used in the microwave.FOODS■When microwaving, place all foods andcontainers on the glass microwave turntable.■SUPERHEATED WATERLiquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point withoutappearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boilingwhen the container is removed from the microwaveoven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVERWHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR ASPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.To reduce the risk of injury to persons:— Do not overheat the liquid.— Stir the liquid both before and halfway throughheating it.— Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.— After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time beforeremoving the container.— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon orother utensil into the container.■Do not pop popcorn in your microwave ovenunless in a special microwave popcorn accessoryor unless you use popcorn labeled for use inmicrowave ovens.■Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in thismicrowave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.■Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressurewill build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.■Operating the microwave with no food inside formore than a minute or two may cause damage tothe oven and could start a fire. It increases theheat around the magnetron and can shorten thelife of the oven.■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such aspotatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolksshould be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food isthoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute theheat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding whenwarming formula. The container may feel coolerthan the formula really is. Always test the formulabefore feeding the baby.■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-neckedbottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even ifthe container is opened, pressure can build up.This can cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting in injury.■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be carefulwhen opening any containers of hot food,including popcorn bags, cooking pouches andboxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steamaway from hands and face.■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrateand catch fire, causing damage to your oven.■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F andpoultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usuallyprotects against foodborne illness.WARNING!3
4Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWAREMake sure to use suitable cookware duringmicrowave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cookingdishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery orchina dinnerware which does not have metallic trimor glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Somecookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”■Place food or microwavable container directly on the glass turntable to cook your food.■Use of the black metal tray during microwavecooking will result in inferior cookingperformance.■If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish youare testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkins and waxed paper cancontain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as theymay also ignite. ■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metalembedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.■Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.■Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use inmicrowave ovens. Check the package for proper use.■Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retainmoisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.■Cookware may become hot because of heattransferred from the heated food. Pot holdersmay be needed to handle the cookware.■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closedplastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented asdirected by package. If they are not, plastic couldburst during or immediately after cooking,possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storagecontainers should be at least partially uncoveredbecause they form a tight seal. When cookingwith containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,remove covering carefully and direct steam awayfrom hands and face.■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinnersmay be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″high; remove the top foil cover and return thetray to the box. When using foil in the microwaveoven, keep the foil at least 1″away from the sidesof the oven.■Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed formicrowave cooking is very useful, but should beused carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic maynot be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften orchar if subjected to short periods of overcooking.In longer exposures to overcooking, the foodand cookware could ignite. Follow these guidelines: Use microwave-safe plastics only and usethem in strict compliance with the cookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations. Do not microwave empty containers. Do not permit children to use plasticcookware without complete supervision.321WARNING!
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions5GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event ofan electrical short circuit, grounding reduces therisk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cordhaving a grounding wire with a grounding plug.The plug must be plugged into an outlet that isproperly installed and grounded.Consult a qualified electrician or service technicianif the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether theappliance is properly grounded.If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.We do not recommend using an extension cordwith this appliance. If the power cord is too short,have a qualified electrician or service technicianinstall an outlet near the appliance. (See EXTENSION CORDS section.)For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.BROWNING AND GRILLING SAFETY■Use the black metal tray when browning orgrilling. Use the tray in the same way you woulduse a shallow baking pan or baking tray. Placefood, oven-safe cookware or the browner rackdirectly on the black metal tray when cooking.■Use of the glass turntable when browning or grilling will result in inferior cookingperformance.■Do not cover the black metal tray with metal foil.This will cause arcing in the oven.■Any non-metal, oven-safe dish can be used whenbrowning or grilling in the oven.■The oven and door will get hot when browningor grilling.■Cookware will become hot when browning orgrilling. Pot holders or oven mitts will be neededto handle the cookware.■Do not use paper towels or coverings, containersor cooking/roasting bags made of foil or otherreflective material, plastic, wax or paper whenbrowning or grilling.■Do not place food directly against the top orbottom heating elements.■Use of the browner rack:— Place the dish directly on the rack.— Remove the rack from the oven when not in use.— Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling the rack. It may be hot.— Be sure that the rack is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage.— Do not cover the rack or any part of the ovenwith metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.■During and after use, do not touch, or letclothing, pot holders or other flammablematerials contact the top heating element orguard. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. Allow sufficient time for cooling first.■Remove cookware completely from the ovenbefore turning food.■Make sure food is cooked all the way throughbefore browning.
6Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsEXTENSION CORDSA short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or trippingover a longer cord.Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.If an extension cord is used—The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop whereit can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when themicrowave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.321READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.ADAPTER PLUGSUsage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not groundthe appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through thehouse wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properlygrounded.When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord placesundue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should havethe 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electricianbefore using the appliance.Ensure proper groundand firm connectionbefore use.TEMPORARYMETHODAlign largeprongs/slots(Adapter plugs notpermitted in Canada)
7Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsThroughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.1000 WattsFeatures of the OvenDoor LatchesWindow with Metal ShieldScreen allows cooking to be viewed whilekeeping microwaves confined in the oven.Control Panel and Selector Dial First turn, then press the dial to makeselections. When entering cooking time using the dial,time will add or subtract in 15-secondincrements up to 6 minutes. For cooking timesof 6–15 minutes, time will add or subtract in30-second increments. When entering cookingtimes of 15–30 minutes, time will add orsubtract in 1-minutes increments. For timesover 30 minutes, time will add or subtract in 5-minutes increments.Glass TurntableCenter the tray on the turntable support whenusing the microwave features. Place food ormicrowave-safe cookware directly on the glassturntable.Black Metal Tray Put food or appropriate cookware directly onthe black metal tray and place on the turntablesupport when using browning or grillingfeatures.Removable Turntable Support The turntable support must be in place whenusing the oven.NOTE: Rating plate is located on the front of themicrowave, behind the door. Oven vent(s) and oven lightare located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.Heating Elements Allows you to cook frozen convenience foods,brown already cooked foods quickly on top, or grill foods on the top and bottom.Browner Rack Center the rack on the black metal tray whenusing the browning or grilling features only.About the features of your oven.
Press Enter OptionMICRO Amount of cooking time more/less timeDEFROSTTurn dial to AUTO Food weightTurn dial to TIME Amount of defrosting timePOWER Power level 1–10EXPRESS Starts immediately!BROWN Food type, serving size more/less timeREHEAT Food type, serving sizeGRILL Food type, serving size more/less timePOPCORN 3.5 oz. or 3 oz.BEVERAGE 4, 8, or 12 oz.8Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsYou can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the browning and grilling features.About the features of your oven.Cooking ControlsSelector Dial—Turn to makeselections and press to enter.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions9Using the microwave features. Make sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.■Place food or microwavable containerdirectly on the glass turntable to cookyour food.■Center the glass turntable on theturntable support.■Make sure that cookware is suitable formicrowaving.Changing the Microwave Power LevelThe power level may be entered or changed after entering the time for Micro Cook or Express.Press MICRO or EXPRESS.For Micro Cook, turn the dial to set thecook time and press the dial to enter.Press POWER.Turn the dial to set the power level and press the dial to enter.Press the dial or START to begincooking.Variable power levels add flexibility tomicrowave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy acertain percent of the time. Power level 7is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.Most cooking will be done on High (powerlevel 10) which gives you 100% power.Power level 10 will cook faster but food mayneed more frequent stirring, rotating orturning over. A lower setting will cook moreevenly and need less stirring or rotating ofthe food. Some foods may have betterflavor, texture or appearance if one of thelower settings is used. Use a lower powerlevel when cooking foods that have atendency to boil over, such as scallopedpotatoes.Rest periods (when the microwave energycycles off) give time for the food to“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shownwith power level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook beforethe inside was defrosted.Here are some examples of uses for variouspower levels:High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boilingliquids.Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat andpoultry; baking casseroles and reheating.Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizingfor stews and less tender cuts of meat.Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicatesauces.Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softeningbutter.54321
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips10About the timed microwave features.Micro CookAllows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes.High power level (10) is automatically set, butyou may change it for more flexibility.Make sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.Press MICRO.Turn the dial to set the cook time and press the dial to enter.Change the power level if you don’twant full power. (Press POWER; turn thedial to set the power level and press thedial to enter.)Press the dial or START to begincooking.You may open the door during Micro Cookto check the food. Close the door and pressSTART to resume cooking.Turn the dial to add or subtract 5 seconds of cooking time during countdown.4321Sequence ProgrammingThe oven allows you to automatically beginmicrowave cooking after defrosting.Make sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.Press DEFROST.Turn the dial to select either AutoDefrost or Time Defrost and press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to enter the food weightor defrosting time and press the dial to enter.Press MICRO.Turn the dial to select the cook timeand press the dial to enter.Change the power level if you don’twant full power. (Press POWER LEVEL;turn the dial to set the power level andpress the dial to enter.)Press the dial or START to begindefrosting. After defrosting, MicroCook will automatically count down.7654321ExpressThis is a quick way to set cooking time for 30 seconds at Power Level 10.Make sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.The oven will start immediately. It will add30 seconds to the time counting down eachtime the button is pressed.The power level can be changed as time iscounting down. Press POWER and turn thedial to select 1–10. Press the dial to enter.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions11Vegetable Amount Time CommentsAsparagus(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7)(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.Beans(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Beets(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.Broccoli(fresh cut) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Cabbage(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Carrots(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Cauliflower(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Corn(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Corn on the cob(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is per ear in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after per ear half of time. Mixed vegetables(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Peas(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Potatoes(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1″or white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.Spinach(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.(frozen, chopped and leaf) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Squash(fresh, summer and yellow)1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(winter, acorn or butternut)1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each)8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. Cooking Guide for Micro CookNOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted.
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips12About the timed microwave features.Time DefrostAllows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the convenience microwavefeatures section.)Make sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.Press DEFROST.Turn the dial to TIME and press the dialto enter.Turn the dial to enter defrosting timeand press the dial to enter.Press the dial or START.Turn the food over when the ovensignals.Press the dial or START.When the oven signals, turn food over andbreak apart or rearrange pieces for moreeven defrosting. Shield any warm areas withsmall pieces of foil. The oven will continueto defrost if you don’t open the door andturn the food. A dull thumping noise may be heardduring defrosting. This is normal whenoven is not operating at High power.Defrosting Tips■Foods frozen in paper or plastic can bedefrosted in the package. Closed packagesshould be slit, pierced or vented AFTERfood has partially defrosted. Plastic storagecontainers should be partially uncovered.■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinnerscan be defrosted and microwaved. If thefood is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.■Foods that spoil easily should not beallowed to sit out for more than one hourafter defrosting. Room temperaturepromotes the growth of harmful bacteria.■For more even defrosting of larger foods,such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be surelarge meats are completely defrostedbefore cooking.■When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightlyicy, return to the microwave oven verybriefly, or let it stand a few minutes.654321
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions13Food Time CommentsBreads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time.Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.FruitPlastic pouch—1 or 2 3 to 6 min.(10-oz. package)Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 10.per lb.Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shieldper lb. warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.Let stand to complete defrosting.PoultryChicken, broiler-fryer, cut up 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. (21⁄2to 3 lbs.) After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.Chicken, whole (21⁄2to 3 lbs.) 17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. per lb. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half per lb. of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.Defrosting Guide
Use only with prepackagedmicrowave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips14About the convenience microwave features.PopcornMake sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.To use the Popcorn feature:Follow package instructions, using Micro Cook if the package is less than3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.Place the package of popcorn in thecenter of the microwave.Press POPCORN.Turn the dial to select 3.5 or 3.0 ouncepackage of popcorn. Press the dial toenter.Press the dial or START to begincooking.4321BeverageMake sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.To use the Beverage feature:Press BEVERAGE.Turn the dial to select 4, 8, or 12 ounces.Press the dial to enter.Press the dial or START to begincooking.Drinks heated with the Beverage feature maybe very hot. Remove the container with care.321ReheatMake sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.The Reheat feature reheats 1–3 servings of many previously cooked foods.Press REHEAT.Turn the dial to select the food typeand press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to select the serving sizeand press the dial to enter.Press the dial or START to begincooking.NOTE: Serving size for a plate of leftoverscannot be changed.4321Food Type CommentsMeats Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.Pizza slices Do not cover.Plate of leftovers Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.Vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.Reheat Guide
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions15Auto DefrostUse Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish weighing up to 6.0 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to giveeven defrosting results for meats, poultryand fish.Make sure the turntable support and glassturntable are in place when microwaving.Press DEFROST.Turn the dial to AUTO and press thedial to enter.Using the Conversion Guide below, turnthe dial to enter food weight and pressthe dial to enter.Press the dial or START to begindefrosting.(Time Defrost is explained in the About thetime microwave features section.)■Remove meat from package and placeon microwave-safe dish.■When the oven signals, turn the foodover. Remove defrosted meat or shieldwarm areas with small pieces of foil.■After defrosting, most meats need tostand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.4321Conversion GuideIf the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)1–2 .13.24–5 .36–7 .48.59–10 .611 .712–13 .814–15 .9
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips16Using the browning features.Make sure the turntable support and blackmetal tray are in place when browning.The browning features use a combinationof microwaves and heat from the top andbottom elements to cook food evenlythroughout while browning on top. Some foods cook best when using thebrowner rack.CAUTION: When using thebrowning features, remember that the oven,door and dishes will be very hot!■Cookware will become hot. Oven mittswill be needed to handle the cookware.■Place food, oven-safe cookware or thebrowner rack directly on the black metaltray when cooking.■Make sure food is cooked all the waythrough before browning.■Use the black metal tray in the same wayyou would use a shallow baking pan orbaking tray.■In addition to the cookware provided,you can use non-metal casserole dishes,pie plates and other heat-safe cookware.Place them directly on the black metaltray or browner rack.■Be sure to select a size that will rotateeasily.■Place the black metal tray directly on theturntable support.■Do not use cookware or coverings madeof paper, plastic or foil when using thebrowning features.Setting a Browning ProgramMake sure the turntable support and blackmetal tray are in place when browning.See the Browning Guide on the next page for cooking suggestions.Press BROWN.Turn the dial to select the food typeand press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to select the specific foodand press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to enter the serving sizeand press the dial to enter.Press the dial or START to begincooking.When the oven stops, use oven mitts tocarefully remove the dish, black metal tray andbrowner rack (if used). They may be very hot.During and after use, do not touch, or letclothing, pot holders or other flammablematerials contact the cooking elements. These surfaces may be hot enough to burneven though they are dark in color. Allowsufficient time for cooling first.Remove cookware completely from the ovenbefore turning food.54321
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions17Manual BrowningMake sure the turntable support and blackmetal tray are in place when browning.The Manual browning features allow you toadjust the amount of microwave and heaterpower used for browning.Press BROWN.Turn the dial to MANUAL and press thedial to enter.Turn the dial to select one of themanual browning modes and press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to enter cook time andpress the dial to enter.Change the microwave power level ifyou don’t want full power. (PressPOWER; turn the dial to set the powerlevel and press the dial to enter.)Press the dial or START to begincooking.COMBI 1 and COMBI 2 utilize more topelement power, browning food faster on top.COMBI 3 uses equal parts top element andmicrowave power for less browning on top.COMBI 4 utilizes top element, bottomelement and microwave power for evenbrowning on all sides.654321ServingFood Type Size CommentsFrozen ChickenNuggets, breaded 1 to 4Patties, breaded 1 to 4Tenders, breaded 1 to 4Frozen FishFillets, breaded 1 to 4Fish sticks, breaded 1 to 4Shrimp, breaded 1 to 4Frozen FriesCoated fries 1 to 4Crinkle fries 1 to 4Potato nuggets 1 to 4Regular fries 1 to 4Steak fries 1 to 4Waffle fries 1 to 4PizzaDeep dish single 1 to 2 pizzasFilled pizza shell 12″Regular crust 6 to 12″Check the food when the oven signals.Rising crust 6 to 12″Check the food when the oven signals.SnacksCheese sticks 2 to 4 Place food on the browner rack.Chicken wings 1 to 4Jalapeño poppers 1 to 4Egg rolls, mini 1 to 4Nachos, mini 1 to 4Onion rings 1 to 4Pizza rolls 1 to 4Snacks or bagels 1 to 4 Place food on the browner rack.Manual CookCOMBI 1 Utilizes more top element power, browning food faster on top.COMBI 2 Utilizes less top element power.COMBI 3 Utilizes equal parts top element and microwave power forless browning on top.COMBI 4 Utilizes top element, bottom element and microwavepower. Use for packaged foods such as au gratin potatoesor stuffing. Place dish on the browner rack and followpackage directions.Browning Guide
Using the grilling features.Make sure the turntable support and blackmetal tray are in place when grilling.The grilling features use direct heat fromthe top and bottom elements to cook freshand frozen foods.CAUTION: When using thegrilling features, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot!■Cookware will become hot. Oven mittswill be needed to handle the cookware.■Place food, oven-safe cookware or thebrowner rack directly on the black metaltray when cooking.■Use the black metal tray in the same wayyou would use a shallow baking pan orbaking tray.■In addition to the cookware provided,you can use non-metal casserole dishes,pie plates and other heat-safe cookware.Place them directly on the black metaltray or browner rack.■Be sure to select a size that will rotateeasily.■Place the black metal tray directly on theturntable support.■Do not use cookware or coverings madeof paper, plastic or foil when using thegrilling features.Setting a Grilling ProgramMake sure the turntable support and blackmetal tray are in place when grilling.See the Grilling Guide on the next page for cooking suggestions.Press GRILL.Turn the dial to select the food typeand press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to select the specific foodand press the dial to enter.Depending on your selection, turn thedial to enter the serving size or cooktime and press the dial to enter.Press the dial or START to begincooking.When the oven stops, use oven mitts tocarefully remove the dish, black metal tray andbrowner rack (if used). They may be very hot.During and after use, do not touch, or letclothing, pot holders or other flammablematerials contact the cooking elements. These surfaces may be hot enough to burneven though they are dark in color. Allowsufficient time for cooling first.Remove cookware completely from the ovenbefore turning food.54321Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips18
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions19Manual GrillingMake sure the turntable support and blackmetal tray are in place when grilling.The Manual grilling features allow you tochoose which heating elements are usedwhen grilling and set the cooking time.Press GRILL.Turn the dial to MANUAL and press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to select GRILL 1 or GRILL 2.Turn the dial to enter cook time andpress the dial to enter.Press the dial or START to begincooking.GRILL 1 uses the top heating element onlyfor browning on top.GRILL 2 utilizes both the top and bottomelements for even browning on all sides.54321ServingFood Type Size CommentsEntréeBurritos, frozen 1 to 4 Arrange 3 or more in a star pattern.Grilled cheese 1 to 4 Turn food over when the oven signals.Egg rolls, large 1 to 4 Arrange 3 or more in a star pattern.Corn dogs, 1 to 4mini frozenPocket sandwich, 1 to 4 Arrange 3 or more in a star pattern.frozenCorn dogs, 1 to 4regular frozenMeatsChicken breast 1 to 4 Turn food over when the oven signals.Filet mignon 1 to 2 Turn food over when the oven signals.Pork chop 1Turn food over when the oven signals.SeafoodSalmon fillets 1 to 2 Check food when the oven signals.Shrimp 1 lb. Shrimp should be thawed and peeled.Manual CookGrill 1 Uses the top heating element only.Grill 2 Uses both the top and bottom heating elements. Use forfrozen breakfast items such as French toast or waffles.Grilling Guide
About the other features.ClockPress to enter the time of day.Press OPTIONS.Turn the dial to CLOCK and press thedial to enter.Turn the dial to enter the hour andpress the dial to enter.Turn the dial to enter the minutes andpress the dial to enter.4321Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips20Cooking Complete ReminderTo remind you that you have food in theoven, the oven will display FOOD IS READYand beep once a minute until you eitheropen the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.Start/PauseIn addition to cancelling selections,START/PAUSE allows you to stop cookingwithout opening the door or clearing the display. Press START/PAUSE to restart the oven.Child Lock-OutYou may lock the control panel to preventthe microwave oven from being accidentally started or used by children.To lock or unlock the controls, press andhold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds. Whenthe control panel is locked, L will be in the display.TimerTimer operates as a minute timer when theoven is not operating.Press TIMER.Turn the dial to enter the minutes andpress the dial to enter.Turn the dial to enter the seconds andpress the dial to enter.Press TIMER.When time is up, the oven will signal.Press TIMER to cancel the timer.NOTE: The Timer indicator will be lit while thetimer is operating.4321
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions21Beeper On/OffThe button beep can be turned on or off.Press OPTIONS.Turn the dial to BEEPER and press the dial to enter.Turn the dial to select ON or OFF andpress the dial to enter.NOTE: The MUTE indicator will be lit when thebutton beep is turned OFF.321Display On/OffTo turn the clock display on or off:Press OPTIONS.Turn the dial to DISPLAY ON/OFF andpress the dial to enter.Turn the dial to select ON or OFF andpress the dial to enter.321Scroll SpeedThe scroll speed of the display can bechanged.Press OPTIONS.Turn the dial to SCROLL SPEED andpress the dial to enter.Turn the dial to select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed and press the dial to enter.321
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips22Microwave terms.Term DefinitionArcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:■metal or foil touching the side of the oven.■foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).■metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.■recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking orto set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is notplaced on a cooling rack.Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excesssteam can escape.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions23Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful HintsAn occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.How to Clean the InsideWalls, Floor, Inside Window, Heating Elements, Metal and Plastic Parts on the DoorSome spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a dampcloth and dry.Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven.The heating elements cannot be removed.Glass Microwave Turntable, Black Metal Tray and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, allow the glass microwave turntable and black metal tray to coolcompletely before cleaning. Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher.A soap-filled scouring pad can also be used to clean the black metal tray. Do not useabrasives, as they may damage the finish.Browner RackClean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.How to Clean the OutsideDo not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcoholcan damage the appearance of the microwave oven.CaseClean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth andthen dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and DoorWipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soapand water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towelscan also scratch the control panel.Door SurfaceIt is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.Power CordIf the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsywater may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly beforeplugging cord into outlet.Stainless Steel (on some models)Do not use a steel-wood pad; it will scratch the surface.To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable forstainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry, cleancloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
Problem Possible Causes What To DoOven will not start A fuse in your home may be •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.blown or the circuit breaker tripped.Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.Plug not fully inserted into •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted wall outlet. into wall outlet.Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.yet oven will not start START not pressed after •Press START.entering cooking selection.Another selection entered •Press CLEAR/OFF.already in oven and CLEAR/OFFnot pressed to cancel it.CLEAR/OFF was pressed •Press START.accidentally.Food weight not entered after •Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting selecting AUTO DEFROST. AUTO DEFROST.Microwave oven controls The control has been locked. •Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds to unlockwill not work (When the control panel is the control.locked, Lwill be in the display.)Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips24Troubleshooting tips.Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven■Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.■Light reflection around door or outer case.■Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.■Dull thumping sound while oven isoperating.■TV/radio interference might be noticedwhile using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other smallappliances, it does not indicate aproblem with the microwave. Plug themicrowave into a different electricalcircuit, move the radio or TV as far awayfrom the microwave as possible, or checkthe position and signal of the TV/radioantenna.

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