Beyond WBYMW1 User manual

WBYMW1

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 or 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 the
oven door close properly 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 by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2) Read and follow the specic “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 3.
3) This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.
4) Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
5) Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example,
closed glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6) Use this 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
specically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
7) As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
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 qualied service personnel. Contact
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 near water– for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool or
similar locations.
12) Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13) Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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14) Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15) See surface, door cleaning instructions on page 19.
16) To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
i) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
ii) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag
in oven.
iii) 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.
iv) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
17) Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling. 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 THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
1) Oversize foods or oversize metal utensils should not be inserted in a
microwave oven as they may create a re or risk of electric shock.
2) Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
3) Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
4) Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the
appliance is in operation.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS:
1. Liquids such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling.
2. Do not use narrow necked containers to boil or reheat liquids.
3. The liquid may splash out during or after heating or when adding ingredients
(instant coffee, etc) resulting in possible harm or injury to persons.
4. To reduce the risk of injury, stir the liquid several times before heating.
5. After heating, allow the container to stand in microwave oven for at least 40
seconds before removing the container.
6. Do not heat water and oil, or a fat together which may cause a violent eruption.
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Additional Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, 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 grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding can result
in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exist as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service man install an outlet near the appliance.
Testing Containers and Utensils
Some non-metallic containers and utensils become extremely hot when used in a
microwave oven. To avoid risk of scalding, use the following procedure to determine
if a container or utensil is safe for microwave use:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water. Place it in the
microwave oven along with the container or utensil in question.
2. Turn the oven on maximum power for 1 minute. Do not exceed 1 minute
cooking time.
3. Carefully feel the container. If the empty container is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.
Materials You Can Use in a Microwave Oven
Cooking
Accessories
(not included
with Microwave) Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. To prevent overcooking, use small, smooth pieces
to cover the thin areas of meat or poultry. Arcing can occur if the
foil is too close to the oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch
away from oven walls.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most
glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use microwave-safe plates only for short-term cooking/warming
only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use microwave-safe paper towels only to cover food for reheating
and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.
Parchment Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap paper for steaming.
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Cooking
Accessories
(not included
with Microwave) Remarks
Plastic containers
Use microwave-safe containers only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Containers should be labeled “Microwave-Safe.”
Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling
bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or
vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Wax paper Use a cover to prevent splattering and to help retain moisture.
Materials to Avoid in a Microwave Oven
Cooking Accessories
(not included with
Microwave) Remarks
Aluminum pan or tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe
dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy and may
cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out and may split. Avoid using wooden
containers or utensils in the oven.
The microwave oven has an electronic tube called a magnetron that produces microwaves,
very short radio waves. The microwaves then pass through a wave-guide and into the oven
cavity. The microwaves penetrate the food and cause water molecules within the food to
vibrate extremely rapidly. This vibration causes considerable friction or heat between the
water molecules resulting in a rapid rise in temperature. This type of heating is very efficient
and the cooking time is therefore shorter than in a conventional oven. The rate of heating
depends on the moisture content, shape, volume, and amount of food present. Metallic
materials totally reflect microwaves. Non-metallic materials such as glass, paper, and plastics
are partially transparent to microwaves. Microwaves do not directly heat the oven walls and
most cooking utensils because they do not absorb microwave energy. However, they fre-
quently get very warm through being in direct contact with hot food.
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How Your
Microwave
Oven Works

Your Beyond Microwave Oven delivers the ultimate ease of use and convenience in microwave
cooking. Of course, the Beyond Microwave Oven is ideal for routine microwaving chores:
warming your cup of coffee, reheating leftovers, defrosting that roast or baking potatoes and
so on. But the Beyond Microwave Oven can do so much more.
The Beyond Microwave Oven is packed with advanced features and the latest networking
technology that takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking. You won’t need to wonder
anymore about the correct cooking time and power level. No more food that’s burned on the
edges and frozen in the middle.
The Beyond ’s built-in intelligence allows you to automatically cook nearly any packaged
food to perfection. Use the oven’s scanning wand to swipe the bar code on a package of
microwaveable food and the Beyond Microwave Oven is instantly programmed for precisely
the right power level and cooking time – even when the cooking requires defrosting, multiple
power levels and varying cooking times.
You can use the oven’s Add 1 Minute feature to cook in multiples of one minute, or easily add
a minute or two to a previously selected cooking time.
The Beyond Microwave Oven is equipped with a control panel safety lock to prevent
inadvertent operation.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the Beyond Microwave Oven. Familiarize
yourself with the safety precautions and all the great features of your Beyond
Microwave Oven.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Let’s get cooking!
Unpack Your Beyond™ Microwave Oven
1. Carefully remove the Beyond Microwave Oven and all other contents from the carton.
Remove all packing materials from the interior of the oven.
NOTE: Do not remove the light brown, mica wave-guide cover, which is
located on the right interior wall.
2. When the oven is packaged for shipment, a clear plastic film is placed over the control
panel; carefully peel it off.
3. Verify that you have all the items for turntable assembly, see figure1. Be sure all items are
in good condition. Check the oven for any damage, such as a misaligned or bent door,
damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches, or dents
on the door or interior walls.
If there is any damage, do not operate the oven. Contact your Beyond retailer or
contact Beyond Customer Relations at 1-800-947-3744 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
CST, Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at [email protected].
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1. Introducing the Beyond™ Microwave Oven

Choose a Location
Because you will be using your Beyond Microwave Oven frequently, choose a location that
allows convenient access.
Keep these points in mind when deciding where to place your oven:
• The oven must be placed on a firm, level surface.
• Be sure that air can circulate freely around the oven. Allow two inches of clearance
around all vents.
• Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance.
• Place the oven as far away from radios and TVs as possible. Operation of microwave
ovens may cause interference with your radio or TV reception.
• The oven should be the only appliance on the circuit.
Install the Turntable
The turntable must be installed before using the Beyond Microwave Oven. Refer to
Figure 1. for turntable installation.
Figure 1. Turntable installation
1. Place the turntable rest with rollers (B) on the roller ring (D) in the floor of the
microwave oven.
2. Place the turntable (A) on top of the turntable rest (B). The turntable should
turn freely when the microwave oven is in use. If it does not, make sure the
turntable and turntable rest with rollers are in position.
NOTE:
• Never operate the microwave oven without the turntable installed.
• The turntable must be able to rotate freely during oven use.
• Never place the turntable upside down.
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• Always place food and containers of food on the turntable for cooking.
• The turntable may reverse direction when the oven is stopped and restarted.
• If the turntable or any part of the turntable assembly is damaged, contact
Consumer Relations at 1-800-947-3744 for replacement parts.
Set the Clock
NOTE: If you do not have a Home Hub, set the oven’s clock according to the
instructions provided here. If you have a Home Hub, the clock will be
set automatically. Skip this step. All instructions in this Owner’s Manual
are written as though the clock is set.
Before using the Beyond Microwave Oven for the first time, you must set the clock to the
correct time of day.
To set the clock:
1. Press CLOCK on the control panel. The display will flash 0:00.
2. Use the digits on the number pad to enter the hour and minutes. For example, if you
want to set the clock to “5:30,” press in sequence: 5 3 0. To set the clock to “10:45,” press
in sequence: 1 0 4 5.
Note: The clock is a 12-hour clock. It does not distinguish AM /PM.
3. Once you have entered the correct time of day, press CLOCK again to save the time setting.
Note: Colon flashes when clock is running.
The main features of your Beyond Microwave Oven are shown below in Figure 2.
NOTE: Your microwave oven may not match the illustration exactly.
A
A. Door with Viewing Window
B. Vents (Top, Back and
Bottom of Microwave)
C. Control Panel
D. Door Release
E. Turntable
F. Safety Interlock System
B C
D
E
F
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2. Get To Know Your Beyond™ Microwave Oven

Control Panel
The control panel is shown in Figure 3, below. Control panel push buttons and features are
described in Table 1, immediately following.
2. Number Pad
3. STOP/CANCEL
4. DEFROST
5. START
6. LEARN
7. Display Window
8. Scanning Wand
9. Home Code Selector
10. SCAN
11. ADD 1 MINUTE
12. CLOCK
1. Power Level
Selector
112
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10
9
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 3
Table 1. Beyond Microwave Oven Control Panel
Figure
No.
Push
Button or
Feature
Function
1 POWER Press POWER to select a power setting. The power setting (P 10,
P 9 etc.) will apear in the display window. The default setting is P 10,
the highest power setting. Pressing POWER repeatedly causes the
power setting to decrease one level at a time, from P 10 (highest) to P
1 (lowest). To change levels more rapidly, press and hold POWER until
you reach the desired level.
During oven operation, pressing POWER will cause the current power
level to appear briefly on the display.
2 Number
Pad
The number pad allows you to enter digits for time.
• For setting the clock, please refer to Section 1,
Introducing the Beyond Microwave Oven on page 8.
• Please refer to Section 3, Basic Oven Operation,
on page 11 for instructions on entering cooking times.
3 STOP/
CANCEL
Press STOP/CANCEL once to temporarily interrupt any oven opera-
tion. To resume, press START.
Press STOP/CANCEL twice to cancel any oven operation or
program.
4 DEFROST Press DEFROST once to use the oven’s Auto Defrost function. Press
twice to begin Time Defrost. Please refer to Section 4, Defrosting on
page 13 for detailed instructions on using the defrost function.
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Figure
No.
Push
Button or
Feature
Function
5 START Press START to begin cooking.
6 Learn Press LEARN to teach your microwave how to cook a food not in the
ovens memory so that it will recognize it in the future. Please refer to
Section 5, Beyond Microwaving on page 17 for instructions on using
the Learn function.
7 Display
Window
The display window shows the time of day, cooking time, food
weight, power level, learn and user prompts such as Push Start or
Scan.
If the control panel safety lock is activated, LOC appears in the
display window. Please refer to Section 2, Get to Know Your Beyond
Microwave Oven on page 10 for instructions on using the
control panel safety lock.
8 Scanning
Wand
Scanning the barcode on a package of microwaveable food
automatically programs the Beyond Microwave Oven for the precise
power setting and cooking time. Please refer to Section 5, Beyond
Microwaving on page 16 for complete instructions on using the scan-
ning wand and the scan function.
9 HC The Home Code selector works in conjunction with the optional
Home Hub. Please refer to Section 5, Beyond Microwaving on page 15
for instructions on using this feature.
10 SCAN Press SCAN to initiate the scan function. Please refer to Section 5,
Beyond Microwaving on page 16 for complete information on using
this feature of your microwave oven.
11 ADD 1 MIN. Press ADD 1 MIN. to add one more minute of cooking at the
current power level. This function does not work in defrost mode.
12 Clock If you have a Home Hub, the clock is set and the correct time is main-
tained automatically.
If you DO NOT have a Home Hub: Press CLOCK to set the correct
time of day. To set the clock, please refer to the Section 1, Introducing
the Beyond Microwave Oven on page 8.
The clock allows viewing the time during cooking.
Other Important Oven Features
Control Panel Safety Lock
The oven control panel can be locked to prevent inadvertent operation.
To lock the Control Panel:
• Make sure the oven is not in use. If necessary, clear or stop any functions.
• Press and hold STOP/CANCEL for approximately 4 seconds. LOC will appear in the
display window. The control panel will not function in lock mode.
To unlock the Control Panel:
• Press and hold STOP/CANCEL for approximately 4 seconds. The time of day
will appear in the display window.
Auto Cancel
The oven will automatically clear itself and return to the time of day display if START is not
pressed within 1 minute of selecting any other control panel buttons.
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Instant On
The oven features one button operation for cooking on high power for one to six minutes.
Press a number from 1 to 6 on the number pad, the oven will begin cooking immediately in
accordance with the number pressed.
Pause Function
During cooking, the oven will stop operating if:
• The door is opened
• STOP/CANCEL is pressed
However, the cooking program is not canceled. To resume cooking, close the door and press
START. To cancel the cooking program completely, press STOP/CANCEL again.
Fan Protection
When the cooking time is longer than 5 minutes, the fan will continue to run and the turntable
will continue to rotate for approximately 15 seconds after the cooking time is complete. To
turn off immediately, press STOP/CANCEL.
Follow the instructions below for basic heating, reheating and cooking needs.
In a Nutshell:
1. Prepare the food.
Place your food in a microwave-safe package or container. Set it carefully in the center of
the turntable and close the oven door securely.
2. Select a power level.
• Press POWER to select the power level. P 10 appears in the display window.
• If you want to reduce the power level, press POWER repeatedly until you reach the
desired level. Each power level will appear in the display window counting down
from P 10 to P 1.
• Please refer to Section 7, Reference on page 22 for recommended cooking power levels.
3. Next, set the cooking time.
Use the digits on the number pad to enter a cooking time. For example, to enter a
cooking time of one minute and thirty seconds (1:30), press in sequence: 1 3 0. “Push Start”
will flash in the dislay window.
4. Start Cooking.
• Press START to start cooking. The display window shows the time remaining.
• You may interrupt cooking at any time by pressing STOP/CANCEL. “Push Start” will
flash in the dislay window if cooking is interrupted.
• To cancel the cooking program press STOP/CANCEL two times. The time of day will
appear in the dislay window.
5. Using the Instant On feature.
You may also enter the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by pressing a number from
1 to 6. The oven will begin cooking immediately.
Basic Heating/Reheating
• Please refer to page 9, Figure 3, for an illustration of the control panel.
• Please refer to Section 7, Reference on pages 19-31 for recommended heating/cooking
times and power settings for many typical foods and beverages.
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3. Basic Oven Operation

• When preparing packaged food, follow the instructions on the label for container size and
preparation, power setting, and cooking time. EXCEPT: Disregard instructions to rotate
containers midway through cooking as the turntable makes this unnecessary.
• Avoid using containers with metallic parts or metallic finishes such as painted gold trim.
Remove twist ties with metal wires.
• Cover foods loosely with a microwave-safe paper towel or microwave-safe plastic wrap
to avoid splatters, reduce cooking time, and prevent drying the food.
For basic heating, reheating, and cooking:
1. Place your food in a microwave-safe package or container. Set it carefully in the center of
the turntable and close the oven door securely.
2. Press POWER to select the power setting. P 10 will appear in the display window. Pressing
POWER repeatedly will reduce the power setting one level at a time from P 10 (highest) to
P 1 (lowest). If you do not select a power setting, the oven automatically operates at P 10,
the highest level.
3. Enter the desired cooking time by pressing the digits on the number pad. For example,
to enter two minutes and ten seconds, press in sequence: 2 1 0. The digits you select will
appear at the top of the display window while the prompt PRESS START flashes in the
lower half of the display window.
If you make a mistake or decide to change the cooking time, press STOP/CANCEL one time
and re-enter the desired power setting and cooking time.
4. Press START to begin cooking. The display window will show the remaining cooking time,
counting down continuously. When the full cooking time has elapsed, the oven will beep
four times and the time of day will reappear on the display window.
5. Press the door release to open the door and using oven mitts, remove your food.
6. If the food needs to cook longer, you may follow the steps above, selecting a power level
and cooking time. Or, simply press ADD 1 MIN. to add one more minute of cooking time
at high power.
NOTE:
• You may interrupt cooking at any time by pressing the door release or by pressing
STOP/CANCEL one time. To resume cooking, close the door and press START.
• To cancel the program completely, press STOP/CANCEL twice. The time of day will
appear in the display window.
• While the oven is in operation, you may view the time of day by pressing CLOCK. The time
of day will be displayed for a few seconds, and then the cooking time will reappear.
• While the oven is running, you may view the current power level by pressing POWER. The
power level will be displayed for a few seconds, and then the cooking time will reappear.
• When the cooking time is longer than 5 minutes, the fan will continue to run and the
turntable will continue to rotate for approximately 15 seconds after the cooking time is
complete. To turn off immediately, press STOP/CANCEL.
Two Stage Microwave Cooking
For best results, many foods need to be cooked in two stages; that is, you begin cooking
at one power level and then complete cooking on a second power level.
To program your Beyond Microwave Oven for two stage cooking:
1. Select the desired power level for stage one by pressing POWER until the desired
power level appears.
2. Use the number pad to enter the cooking time in minutes and seconds. For example,
to enter a time cooking time of 6 minutes and 45 seconds, press in sequence 6 4 5.
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3. Next, select the power level for stage two by pressing POWER until the desired power
level is displayed.
4. Set the desired cooking time for stage two by entering the desired minutes and
seconds using the number pad.
5. Press START. At the end of stage one cooking stage two cooking will begin. At the
end of stage two cooking, the oven will beep four times
The Beyond Microwave Oven has two defrost modes: Auto Defrost and Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost to thaw food based on weight. Use Time Defrost to thaw for a specified
amount of time.
Auto Defrost
The Beyond Microwave Oven automatically calculates the correct defrosting time and power
level based on the weight of the frozen food.
The maximum food weight that can be entered is six pounds. If a higher weight is entered, the
oven will beep twice and the display window will return to the time of day.
To Auto Defrost:
1. The frozen food must be removed from packaging and placed in a microwave-safe
package or container. Be sure to remove twist ties that contain metal wire. Place the
frozen food on the turntable and close the oven door securely.
2. Press DEFROST one time. The display will flash 0.0.
3. Using the number pad, enter the weight of the frozen food in pounds and decimal
fractions of a pound. The microwave will only allow you to enter a single digit for pounds
and a single digit for any decimal fraction of a pound. Round any decimal fractions to the
nearest tenth. Please refer to the table below for sample entries.
NOTE: To convert pounds and ounces to metric units, please refer to the Conversion
table on page 31.
If the food weighs Press Display Reads
.25 pounds 20.2
.50 pounds 50.5
.75 pounds 70.7
1.0 pounds 1 0 1.0
1.25 pounds 1 2 1.2
1.50 pounds 1 5 1.5
1.75 pounds 1 7 1.7
2.0 pounds 2 0 2.0
4. Press START to begin defrosting. The defrost time (minutes : seconds) will appear in the
display window and begin counting down. When the timer reaches 0:00 the oven will shut
off and beep four times. The time of day will reappear on the display window.
5. The oven will beep twice periodically during the defrosting time. This is to remind you to
temporarily interrupt defrosting to turn the food over, stir, or break into smaller pieces, as
appropriate. The oven will continue to defrost until the time is elapsed.
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Defrosting
4. Defrosting

To temporarily interrupt defrosting:
• Press the door release or press STOP/CANCEL one time.
• Turn the food over, stir, or break into smaller pieces, as appropriate.
• Close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.
6. When the defrosting time is complete, the oven will beep four times and the time of day
will reappear in the display window. Press the door release to open the door and using
oven mitts, remove the food. If the food needs to defrost longer, stir, or turn over, as appro-
priate and follow the Time Defrost instructions on page 14.
7. Allow food to sit a few minutes before stirring and serving. Most meat needs to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
Time Defrost
To defrost food for a specified time:
1. The frozen food must be in a microwave-save package or container. Be sure to remove
twist ties that contain metal wire. Place the frozen food on the turntable and close the
oven door securely.
2. Press DEFROST twice. The display window will flash 0:00.
3. Enter the desired defrost time in minutes and seconds using the digits on the number pad.
4. Press START.
5. The oven will beep twice halfway through the defrosting time. This is to remind you to
temporarily interrupt defrosting to turn the food over, stir, or break into smaller pieces, as
appropriate. The oven will continue to defrost until the time is elapsed.
To temporarily interrupt defrosting:
• Press the door release or press STOP/CANCEL one time.
• Turn the food over, stir, or break into smaller pieces, as appropriate.
6. Close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.
7. At the end of the defrost cycle, the oven will beep four times and the time of day will
reappear in the display window. Press the door release to open the door and remove the
food.
Defrosting Tips:
• Remove any foil or metal twist ties that may have been used to secure the package.
• Casseroles, soups, and stews will require stirring once or twice during defrosting. As a
reminder, the oven will beep twice periodically during the defrost cycle. However, the oven
will continue to defrost unless interrupted.
• Turn over or crumble food halfway through the defrosting time. Smaller pieces will defrost
more quickly and more evenly than larger pieces.
• The length of time necessary to defrost food will depend on how solid the food is frozen.
• When defrosting food that has been stored in plastic containers: thaw only until the food
will slide out of the plastic container. Transfer the food to a microwave-proof container to
complete defrosting.
• If you are unsure about the weight of the food, it is best to underestimate the weight in
order to avoid drying or overheating the food. Complete thawing by using the Time Defrost
procedure described in the preceding instructions.
• With foods of varying thicknesses, use small, smooth pieces of aluminum foil to prevent over
cooking the thinner parts, for example, the tail of a fish. Use foil to cover any areas that begin
to cook before defrosting is complete. Cover loosely so that the foil can be easily removed
partway through defrosting.
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Your Beyond Microwave Oven takes you beyond simple reheating and defrosting to fully
automated microwave cooking. Your Beyond Microwave Oven is pre-programmed to perfectly
prepare over 4000 different kinds of packaged foods. This feature takes the guesswork out of
microwaving foods that require multiple power settings and cooking times.
When you use the oven’s scanning wand to scan the barcode (UPC) on a package of micro-
waveable food, the oven searches its database for the corresponding cooking instructions
and then programs itself for the correct time and power setting. The oven’s display window
displays the cooking time and prompts by flashing in the display window to perform the steps
indicated on the package, ie. stir, turn, uncover, etc.
NOTE:
• The Beyond Microwave Oven recognizes the barcodes of most national brands of
microwaveable foods. It may not recognize the barcodes of local brands, in-store,
boutique, or distributor foods.
• Please refer to the instructions in Using the Learn Function on page 17 for instructions
on programming new barcodes and cooking instructions into your oven’s memory.
More About Beyond Microwaving
When you scan the barcode on a package of food, the Beyond Microwave Oven searches its
database of over 4000 barcodes. Each barcode in the oven’s memory has a corresponding set
of cooking instructions. If the oven finds the barcode in its memory, it automatically programs
itself to cook the food. At this point, the display window will prompt you to press START.
If the oven cannot find a barcode, the message NOT IN MEMORY appears on the display
window. When this happens, you may opt to use the Learn function (see page 17) to manually
program the cooking instructions and save them in the oven’s memory. The oven will always
“remember” this barcode in the future and program itself according to your instructions.
When individual packages of food with a UPC number are packaged inside of a larger package
also with a UPC number, either number may be scanned.
What is the Home Hub?
The Home Hub, disguised as a stylish CD player/clock-radio/alarm clock, is actually the central
command center for all the Beyond Appliances in your home. Beyond Appliances exchange
information with the Home Hub automatically, “behind the scenes” without any extra effort
on your part. They communicate with each other using the existing electrical wiring in your
home.
The Home Hub communicates with the Beyond Information Network via an Internet
connection to bring you the local weather forecast, financial quotes, news, and family
calendar reminders.
The Home Hub also retrieves new or favorite food cooking programs and sends them to your
microwave oven and other beyond appliances.
Any barcodes you scan that are not already in the oven’s memory are sent to the Beyond
Information Network test kitchens so that we can research the best cooking method. The more
products you scan, the smarter and more customized your oven becomes!
Programming Your Home Code Selector
The Home Code is a unique identifier that your Home Hub uses to recognize the Beyond
Appliances in your home.
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NOTE: Follow this procedure only if you have a Home Hub.
When you first plug in your Beyond Microwave Oven, the oven’s display window will prompt you to
enter your Home Code.
• To obtain your Home Code, follow the instructions in the Home Hub Owner’s manual. Your Home
Code will appear in the Home Hub display. Make a note of your Home Code. This will be used for
all of your Beyond Appliances.
1. Press the HC button on the oven’s control panel
2. Use the number pad on the oven’s control panel to enter your Home Code.
3. Press HC to save the Home Code to the oven’s memory.
Using the Scanning Wand
Your Beyond Microwave Oven is equipped with a scanning wand that is similar to scanning
equipment used in many retail settings. The scanning wand on your Beyond Microwave is like
having a “magic” wand that tells your oven to automatically program itself for the ideal
cooking time and power levels for packaged, microwaveable foods.
To use the scanning wand:
1. Locate the barcode on the package of food that you wish to prepare. On the oven control panel,
press SCAN. A red light will come on in the end of the scanning wand.
2. Hold the scanning wand as you would hold a pencil. Place the lighted end of the wand flat
against the package and to the left of the barcode.
3. Using a steady sweeping motion, move the wand across the bar code from left to right and from
right to left at a medium to fast speed. Be sure to scan the entire barcode and to keep the wand
tip touching the package. A beep tells you that the barcode was scanned successfully.
Figure 4.
Scan the entire barcode from left to right beginning outside the left edge
then back across it right to left.
If the oven finds the barcode in its database:
If the oven finds the barcode in its database, it will automatically program itself for the
correct time and power setting to prepare the food.
1. Before placing the food in the oven, be sure to follow label instructions for the
recommended container type and size.
• If the food is prepared in the original packaging, follow label instructions for package
preparation (peeling back a corner, piercing, puncturing, or slitting).
• Or, follow label directions for selecting an appropriate microwave-safe container and
covering or uncovering the dish as needed.
2. Place the food in the oven and press START to begin cooking.
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3. If the message STIR appears on the display window durnig cooking, open the oven door, using
oven mitts, perform the appropriate steps indicated on the package, ie. stir, turn, uncover, etc.
Close the door, and press START to resume the cooking program.
4. At the end of the cooking time, the oven will beep four times and the time of day will reappear
in the display window. Press the door release to open the door and using oven mitts, remove
the food.
If the oven does NOT find the barcode in its database:
If the oven does not find the barcode in its database, the message NOT IN MEMORY appears
on the display window.
Why Does NOT IN MEMORY Appear in the Display Window?
Your Beyond Microwave Oven comes pre-programmed with thousands of cooking directions for
national brand microwave foods. However, your oven may not recognize the barcodes for new,
regional, private label, store, or distributor foods. When you scan a barcode that your oven
does not recognize, NOT IN MEMORY appears in the display window. Your oven saves a list of all
unrecognized barcodes.
If you have a Home Hub, it will connect to the Home Hub Network each evening to search for cook-
ing programs for any NOT IN MEMORY barcodes that you have scanned that day. If the barcodes are
in the larger Home Hub Network database, your Home Hub retrieves them and adds them to your
oven’s memory. So, the next time you scan the food that was previously NOT IN MEMORY your oven
will be able to recognize the barcode and program itself with the proper cooking instructions.
You may also use your oven’s Learn function, explained in the following section, to “teach”
your oven to recognize new barcodes and to learn new cooking programs.
Either way, the more you use your Beyond Microwave Oven, the smarter it gets!
Using the Learn Function
When you scan a barcode that’s not already in the oven’s database, the message NOT IN MEMORY
appears on the display window. If this happens, you can use the Learn function to manually enter
and save the required cooking program to the oven’s database. This will allow your oven to recog-
nize the barcode in future uses.
Refer to package directions or the recommended cooking power level guidelines in the chart on
page 22.
Manually Adding a New Cooking Program to the Oven’s Memory:
1. Press LEARN. The red light at the end of the scanning wand will illuminate.
2. Scan the barcode on the package. (Please refer to Figure 4 for scanning procedure.)
3. Press the Power button to select the power setting. P 10 will appear in the display window.
Pressing POWER repeatedly will reduce the power setting one level at a time from
P 10 (hightest) to P 1 (lowest).
4. Enter the desired cooking time by pressing the digits on the number pad.
If Two Stage Microwave cooking is required, enter the second power level and cooking time.
If it is necessary to perform any step such as stir, turn, uncover etc., it will be necessary to
manually stop the oven at the appropriate time and do so. It is not possible to program in
a pause (stir) feature using the Learn Feature.
5. Press the LEARN button to save the cooking program.
The next time you scan another package of the same food, the oven will recognize the barcode and
automatically program itself to cook the food according to the instructions that you entered.
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Using the Learn Function to Customize Cooking Programs
You may also use the Learn function to tailor the oven’s pre-programmed cooking instructions to
your individual preferences. Cooking instructions that you manually enter using the Learn function
take priority over pre-programmed cooking instructions.
Retrieving New Cooking Programs from the
Home Hub Network
If you have a Home Hub, you can “ask” your Beyond Microwave Oven to search the Home Hub
Network for new cooking programs.
• Scan the barcodes for as many foods as desired. For example, you can scan all your packaged
grocery items as you put them away. Your oven will save a list of all unrecognized barcodes.
• Each night, your Home Hub will automatically search the Home Hub Network for barcodes
matching those from your oven’s NOT IN MEMORY list.
• If your Home Hub finds the barcodes in the Home Hub Network database, it downloads
them to oven’s memory.
• The next time you scan those foods, the oven will be able to program itself to prepare the food.
To retrieve new recipes from the Home Hub Information Network:
1. Press SCAN. The red light at the end of the scanning wand will illuminate.
2. Scan the barcode on the package. (Please refer to Figure 4 for scanning procedure.)
3. Press CANCEL. The oven will save a list of all NOT IN MEMORY barcodes and look for them
on the Home Hub Information Network during the night.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to
repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed
by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Cleaning and Care
Routine cleaning will enhance the performance and reliability of your Beyond Microwave Oven.
Clean the oven on a weekly basis, more often, if needed.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, be sure to keep the inner door, door seal, hinges,
and latches clean and free of food residue.
• Wipe spills and splatters from the interior after each use to avoid arcing.
• Clean all oven surfaces with soft, lint-free cloths and a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
• Wash the turntable roller ring by hand.
• The glass turntable may be washed in the dishwasher.
NOTE:
• Never use any type of chemicals, solvents, or abrasive cleaners on the oven surface.
• Unplug the oven before cleaning exterior surfaces or vents. - OR - Clean with the oven
door open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on.
After Cleaning
• Be sure to replace the turntable roller ring and turntable in the proper position.
• If necessary, press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display window.
• If the oven was unplugged, plug it back in and reset the clock.
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Table 2. Cleaning and Care of the Beyond Microwave Oven
Surface Cleaning Procedure
Door Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any
spills or spatters. Do not use any type of abrasive cleaner. Gently wipe
around the inside of the doorframe, seals, latches, and hinges
to remove any food particles and condensation.
Exterior Clean with mild soap and water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do
not use any type of abrasive cleaner.
Interior Clean with mild soap and water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do
not use any type of abrasive cleaner. For heavier soil, use baking soda
or a mild soap; rinse thoroughly with hot water. NEVER USE OVEN
CLEANERS INTENDED FOR CONVENTIONAL OVENS.
Scanning Wand Wipe tip with a soft, dry cloth. Do not allow liquids to come into
contact with the end of the scanning wand. Do not use a paper towel
which may scratch the lens.
Odor Removal To remove odors: combine 1 cup water, grated peel and juice of 1
lemon and several whole cloves in a 2 cup, microwave-safe, glass
measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power. Leave the
liquid in oven until it cools. Wipe the interior with a soft, dry cloth.
Control Panel Open the oven door before cleaning. GENTLY wipe the panel with a
slightly dampened cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any
detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Close the oven
door and press STOP/CLEAR.
Turntable
and Turntable
Roller Ring
You may remove the turntable and roller ring from the oven for cleaning.
Wash them in warm water using a mild detergent. For stubborn stains, use
a mild cleanser and scouring sponge. The glass turntable (not the roller
ring) may be washed in the dishwasher.
Wave Guide
Cover
The wave-guide cover is a light brown mica panel located on the right
side of the oven interior. Carefully clean with mild soap and water;
rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive cleaner.
Do not remove the wave-guide cover.
Vents To maintain efficient cooling and ventilation, do not allow dust to
accumulate on the vents and air intake (located on the rear of the
oven). To keep them clean, use a sponge dampen with warm soapy
water to clear away.
Microwave Cooking Guidelines
Guidelines for General Microwave Cooking:
• Cook the food for the shortest time possible. If necessary, add cooking time until the food
reaches the appropriate temperature.
• The quantity, denseness, and temperature of food will all determine the cooking time
necessary. Check for doneness, and if necessary cook or reheat for additional time.
• Foods high in fat and sugar cook faster than foods with high water content.
• Foods similar in size and shape cook more evenly.
• When cooking large pieces of food, reduce the power level to allow for more even cooking.
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• Very moist foods cook more evenly than dryer foods. Foods with a low moisture content
should be covered during cooking. Allowed the food to stand after cooking so that the
heat can disperse evenly.
• Stirring or turning foods during cooking will help to distribute the heat evenly throughout
the food and will prevent overcooking on the edges of the food. If possible, stir the food
before serving.
• The edge of the cooking container gets more microwave energy than the center. So, place
the densest part of the food (broccoli stem, for example) near the outside, and the less
dense part (broccoli head) towards the center.
• Covering food while cooking will reduce cooking time, reduce splattering, and help to
keep food moist.
• For best results, use a fork to pierce foods with a skin or membrane (for example: potatoes,
tomatoes, sausages, egg yolks) to prevent steam from building up during cooking.
• Always allow food cooked in the microwave to stand for a short period of time before
serving. This allows the heat to disperse evenly throughout the food.
• The size and shape of a container will influence the cooking time. Food prepared in a
narrow and shallow casserole will cook more quickly than the same amount of food
prepared in a taller container. Since microwaves penetrate from all sides, round shapes
cook more evenly
• Arrange frozen food item on a microwave-safe plate like the spokes of a wheel and
leave the center open.
• Allow space between foods when arranging on plate before microwaving.
• Use a large 10- inch microwave-safe plate to allow room between foods.
• Use microwave-safe paper towels, paper plates, dishes and bowls.
• Use oven mitts when removing dishes and food from the microwave after cooking.
Guidelines for Preparing Packaged Foods:
• Prepare one whole package of food or one packet from a multipack at a time.
• Food should be as fresh as possible and not past the expiration date.
• Use microwave-safe cooking containers. When using plastic wrap or paper towels,
use those specially formulated for microwave cooking.
• Follow package directions for adding water, butter, salt, milk, or other ingredients and
then stir together.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for puncturing, peeling back film, covering tightly
with microwaveable plastic warp, slitting film, etc.
• Omit instructions on package to rotate containers midway during cooking; this is
not necessary since the Beyond Microwave has a turntable.
• If there are directions on the package for cooking food frozen or thawed, the Beyond
Microwave is programmed to cook the food thawed.
• Center the food or container on turntable.
• Stir the food (and recover) according to package directions during cooking or at
end of cooking time.
• When instructed to stir food during cooking, try to break up large lumps of food.
• Food may be returned to the microwave for further cooking; press Add 1 Min.
to increase cooking time by one minute.
• Allow the food to sit in microwave after cooking if indicated on package.
• If the directions list to allow food to sit for a few minutes before serving, remove
from the microwave unless instructed to leave in microwave.
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