Dacor PMOR3021B Quick reference guide

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Over the Range Microwave
Models: PMOR3021S /PMOR3021B /PMOR3021R
LMPORTANT iNFORMATION
Installation Instructions
Operation Instructions
Cooking Guides
Specifications
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number located on the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference.
MODELNUMBER SERIALNUMBER
DATEOFPURCHASE
DEALER TELEPHONE
SERVlCER TELEPHONE
TO PHONE; 1(800)793=0093
TO WR|TF', DACOR INC.
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Please provide the following information when you write or call: model number, serial number, date of purchase,
your complete mailing address (including zip code), your daytime telephone number (including area code) and
description of the problem.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSmBLE
EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY
(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 aflow 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.

For Customer Assistance .......................... 2
Precautions to Avoid Possibte Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............... 2
Contents ...................................................... 3
Product Warranty ....................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions ................... 5
Unpacking and Installation Instructions. 6-14
Unpacking and Examining Your Oven ...... 6
Installation Instructions ............................. 6-14
Information You Need to Know ................. 15-17
About Your Oven ...................................... 15
About Food ............................................... 15
About Utensils and Coverings .................. 16
About Children and the Microwave ........... 16
About Microwave Cooking ........................ 17
About Safety ............................................. 17
Part Names ................................................. 18-19
Before Operating ........................................ 20
To Set the Clock ....................................... 20
Stop/Clear ................................................. 20
Manual Operation ....................................... 21
Time Cooking ............................................ 21
To Set Power Level .................................. 21
Using the Rack.......................................... 21
Manual Defrost .......................................... 21
Special Features ......................................... 22-30
Sensor Center ........................................... 22
Reheat ...................................................... 22°23
Cook ......................................................... 23°24
Popcorn .................................................... 24
Sensor Center Recipes ............................. 25
Meal Time ................................................. 25
Breakfast Menu ......................................... 25°26
Lunch Menu .............................................. 26
Dinner Menu ............................................. 27
Dinner Menu Recipes ............................... 27°28
Easy Defrost ............................................. 28-29
Keep Warm ............................................... 29
Short Cuts ................................................. 30
Other Convenient Features ....................... 31-32
Help Guide ................................................ 31
Multiple Sequence Cooking ...................... 31
Demonstration Mode ................................ 32
Easy Minute .............................................. 32
Help .......................................................... 32
Timer ......................................................... 32
More or Less Time Adjustment ................. 32
Light Hi/Lo ................................................. 32
Fan Hi/Lo .................................................. 32
Cleaning and Care ...................................... 33
Replacing Parts .......................................... 34
Service Catl Check ..................................... 35
Specifications ............................................. 35
Auto-Touch Guide ...................................... 36-37
Notes ........................................................... 38

WHAT _SCOVERED
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTES
DACOR MICROWAVE OVEN
WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAND CANADA*:
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material
or workmanship, DACOR will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users. The owner must
provide proof of purchase upon request and have the appliance accessible for service.
*Warranty is null and void if non=CSA approved product is transported from the U.S.
OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAND CANADA:
LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material
or workmanship, DACOR will furnish a new part, ROB. factory, to replace the defective part. All delivery, installa=
tion and labor costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. The owner must provide proof of purchase upon
request and have the appliance accessible for service.
WHAT _S NOT COVERED
•Failure of the product caused by faulty installation, improper usage, or neglect of required maintenance.
• Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product.
• Failure of the product when used for commercial, business, rental or any application other than for residential
consumer use.
• Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood or other acts of God.
• Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal surfaces, plastic components, trim, paint, porcelain or other
cosmetic finish, caused by improper usage or care, abuse, or neglect.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUo
StVE REMEDIES THEREFORE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE MADE, AND OUTSIDE THE FIFTY
STATES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN-
CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

When using electricalappliances basic safety precautionsshou!d be fo!lowed, inc!udingthe following:
WARNHNG -To reduce the risk of burns, e!ectric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1, READ ALL INSTRUCTION8 BEFORE U81NG
THE APPLIANCE.
2. Readandfollow the specific "PRECAUTION8 TO
AVOID PO881BLE EXPO8URE TO EXCI=881VI=
MICROWAVE ENERGY" on insidefront cover.
3. This app!iance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded out!et. See "ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING IN8TRUCTION8" on page 7.
4. install or locatethis appliance on!y in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers--for examp!e, cbsed g!assjars--are
able to expbde and shou!d not be heated in
this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual Do not use corrosive
chemica!s or vapors in this app!iance. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or
dry food. !t is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
7. As with any app!iance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operatethis appliance if it has a damaged
cordor plug, ifit is notworking properlyor if ithas
been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
Dacor Authorized Servicer for examination,
repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
11. Do not store or use 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.
14. Donotlet cordhang overedge oftable or counter.
15. Seedoor surfacecleaninginstructionson page33.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
ovento facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
¢. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off and
disconnect thepowercord or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Donotusethe cavityfor 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. TH8
COULD RESULT IN VERY NOT MQUID8
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WH_=NA SPOON
OR OTN_=RUTENSIL 18INSERTED INTO TN_=
MQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stirtheliquid bothbeforeand haifwaythrough
heating iL
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.Useawide-mouthedcontainer.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven at least for 20 seconds
before removing the container.
e. Use extreme carewhen inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
18. Clean ventilation openings and grease filters
frequently--Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on ventilation openings, louver or
grease filters.
19. Use care when cleaning the louver and the
greasefilters. Corrosive cleaningagents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the lou-
ver and the grease filters.
20. Whenflamingfood underthehood,turnthefanon.
21. This appliance is suitable for use above both gas
and electric cooking equipment 36" wide or less.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTI@N$

Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven over to
rest on plasticfoam pad. Lift carton off oven and remove att packing materials,
WALL and TOP CABINET TEMPLATES. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE
INSTALLATION EASIER.
1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
2. Check to see that there is a WALL TEMPLATE and TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
Read enc!osures and SAVE the Operation Manual.
Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door
seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents
inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven
and contact your dealer or DACOR AUTHORIZED SERVICER. See Installation
Instructions for more details.
Safety door Door seals and
latches sealing surfaces
INSTAILLATiON i NS'II'F_UC'II'i{_NS
Please read all instractiensthoroughly before installing the Overthe Range lV]icrewave0yen/Need
System. Tw0peopleare recommended te install this product.
if a new emectrieamoutlet is required, its inatammatienshould be completed by a qualified electrician
before the J'_icrewave0yen/Need is instammed.See 3ELECTRICALGROUNDJNGiNSTRUCTiONSen
page7.
1 MOUNTINGSPACE
This Microwave Oven/Hood requires a mounting space
on a wail as shown in Figure 1. It is designed to be used
with standard 12=inch wall cabinets.
There needs to be least 2 inches from the top of the
range backsplash to the bottom of the over the range.
2WALLCONSTRUCTION
This Microwave Oven/Hood should be mounted against
and supported by a flat vertical wall. The wall must be
flat for proper installation. Ifthe wall is not flat, use spac-
ers to fill in the gaps. Wal! construction should be a mini°
mum of 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" or more thick dry
wall or plaster/lath. The mounting surfaces must be ca=
pable of supporting weight of 110 pounds--the oven and
contents=AND the weight of all items which would nor=
molly be stored in the top cabinet above the unit.
Figure 1
Epicoreand
Preferencerange =
coekingsarface
The unit should be attached to a minimum of one 2" x 4" wall stud.
To find the location of the studs, one of the following methods may be used:
A. Use a stud finder, a magnetic device which locates the nails in the stud.
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. This will indicate stud location.
The center of the stud can be located by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud and then
placing a mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adiacent studs will normaUy be 16" or 24" to either
side of this mark.

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3ELECTRICALGROUNDINGmNSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
It must be plugged into a wal! receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances_ In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING = improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements 3-Prong Plug
The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG.
The Power Supply Cord and plug must be connected to a separate 120 Volt AC, 60
Hz, 15 Amp, or more branch circuit, single grounded receptacle. The receptacle GroundingPin
should be located inside the cabinet directly above the Microwave Oven mounting
location as shown in Figure 2. 3-ProngReceptacle ///
NOTE:
1. if you have any questions about the grounding or electrical
instructions, consult a qualified electrician or serviceperson.
2. Neither Dacor nor the dealer can accept any liability for
damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to
observe the correct electrical connection procedures.
Radio orTV interference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven
to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a
different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from
the oven as feasible or check position and signal of
receiving antenna.
Figure 2
Ground
Receptacle Box
Ground
Receptacle
Opening for
Power Cord
4ROOD EXHAUST DUCT
When the hood is vented to the outside, a hood exhaust duct is required. All ductwork must be metal; absolutely do
not use plastic duct. Check that all connections are made securely. Please read the following carefully:
Exhaust connection: The hood exhaust has been designed to connect to a standard 3ol/4" X 10" rectangular
duct. If round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round adapter must be used.
Rear exhaust: If a rear or horizontal exhaust is to be used, care should be taken to align the exhaust with the
space between the studs, or wall should be prepared at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space
between wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
Maximum duet Jength: For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of 3ol/4" X 10" rectangular or 6"
diameter round duct should not exceed 140 feet.
Elbows, adapters, wall caps, roof caps, etc. present
additional resistance to air flow and are equivalent to a
section of straight duct which is longer than their actual
physical size. When calculating the total length, add
the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adapters
plus the length of all straight duct sections. Figure 3
shows the approximate feet of equivalent length of
some typical ductwork parts. Use the values in paren-
theses for calculating air flow resistance equivalent,
which should total less than 140 feet.
Figure 3
90_ ELBOW (10 Fq,)
90_ ELBOW (25 FT.)
45_ ELBOW (5 Fq,)
45_ ELBOW (5 F£)
ADAPTOR (5 FT.)
WALL CAP (40 FT.)
I 0"WIDE ELBOW (10 FT.)
ROOF CAP (24 F]_)

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5 TOOLSRECOMMENDED FOR mNSTALLATION
*Phillips Screwdriver
Electric Drill
, 1/2", 5/8" and 3/32" Drill Bits
1ol/2" Wood Bit or Metal Hole Cutter
(if metal cabinet is used)
• Saw to cut exhaust opening • Scissors
(if needed) • Pencil
• Protective Drop Cloth for product and • Measure
range - you may also use carton for
protection • Tape
6INSTALLMIONHARDWARE
The INSTALLATION HARDWARE items _ o_ are in a small bag_ Items _8_ ° (_) are packed separately. Al! items
are in a small carton packed below the oven,
iTEM NAME QUANTITY
Wood Screw 5 X 30 mm 6*
Toggle Bolt with nuts #10 - 24 X 50 mm 4**
Top Cabinet Screw 5 X 60 mm 2
Power Cord Hanger 1
Tapping Screw 4 x 12 mm 8
Fiat Washer 30 mm diameter 2
Grommet 1
(_ Rear Cushion 1
Exhaust Damper Assembly 1
@ Scale Plate Spacer 2
@Grease Filter 2
@Deflector 1
*Must use two - may use remaining four. **May not use all depending on stud location.
Parts showrl Rot to common scale.
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T PREPARATIONOFTHEOVEN
1. Turn oven on the side, See Figure 5.
2. Follow steps (A)-(D) to remove mounting plate from the back of the oven as shown in Figure 5_
(A) Release mounting plate by pulling out the lever that is on the bottom of the oven. See Figure 6,
(B) When lever is out, pull that side of the mounting plate away from the oven, See Figure 5.
(C) Repeat step (A) on other side,
(D) Repeat step (B) on other side.
(A)
(C) /
(B)
FigureG
Use screwdriver to
assist in releasing
mounting plate.
(A)
Bottom of
Microwave
Mounting Plate

8 VENT&ATION SYSTEM (PREPARINGOVEN FOR INSTALLATION}
This Microwave Oven/Hood isdesigned for adaptation to three types of hood ventilationsystems, Select the type
required foryour installation.
Recirculating -- non-vented, ductless. Follow installation procedure (A), Recirculating requires the use of the
Charcoal Filter, which has already been installed in the oven,
Horizontal Exhaust -- outside ventilation. Fo!low installation procedure (B),
Vertical Exhaust -- outside ventilation, Follow installation procedure (C),
(A) RECIRCULATING: Non-Vented, Ductless Operation
The unit is shipped assembled for recirculating.
NOTE: 1. The Exhaust Damper Assembly @ is not required for recirculating operation,
2. The Charcoal Filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, depending on use,
(B) HORIZONTAL EXHAUST: OUTSIDE VENTILATION
1. Remove 2 screws from back edge and 3 screws from the top center of Fan Cover BrackeL Save 2 screws to be
used later and discard remaining 3. Remove Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow
on the Fan Cover Bracket, as shown in Figure 7.
2. Lift Hood Fan Unit carefully and slip wires out of cavity. See Figure 8. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch hood fan
wiring.
3. Rotate the Hood Fan Unit 180 so that the fan blade openings are facing the back of the oven. See Figure 9 (A).
Replace Hood Fan Unit into the oven. Be careful not to pinch the wire and the Hood Fan Unit. See Figure 9 (B).
4. Put the wire back into the cavity. See Figure 10.
Figure 7
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(A) Rotate 180_
Figure 9 Figure 10
ISave fan cover bracket for
future instructions,
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(C)VERTICAL EXHAUST: OUTSIDE VENTILATION
1. Remove and save 2 screws from back edge and 3 screws from the top center of the Fan Cover Bracket.
Remove Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow on the Fan Cover Bracket as
shown in Figure 11,
2. Lift Hood Fan Unit carefully and slip wires out of cavity, See Figure 12, CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch hood fan
wiring_
3. Rotate the Hood Fan Unit 90 so that the fan blade openings are facing the top of the oven. See Figure 13 (A).
Replace Hood Fan Unit into the oven. Be careful not to pinch the lead wire between the inner bracket and the
Hood Fan Unit. Put the lead wire into Wire Box. See Figure 13 (B).
4. Replace the Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it into the slits in the same direction as the arrow on the Fan Cover
Bracket. Make sure the fan blades are visible through the top openings in the oven before proceeding.
5. Attach the Fan Cover Bracket to unit with the 2 screws from back edge and 3 screws from the top center of the
Fan Cover Bracket, which were removed in Step 1 above. See Figure 14. The Hood Fan Unit is now rotated for
vertical exhaust operation.
6. Attach the Exhaust Damper Assembly _ to the fan cover on the top of the outercase cabinet by sliding it into
the slits in the same direction as the arrow. Use 1 Tapping Screw 4 X 12 mm (_) from the INSTALLATION
HARDVVARE and tighten into place. See Figure 15.
Figure 11 Figure 12
Figure 13
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(B)
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Figure 15 Exhaust Damper Assembly
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
9 OVEN INSTALLATION
TH1S OVEN CANNOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED WITHOUT REFERRING TO THE MOUNTING INSTRUCo
TIONS FOUND ON WALL AND TOP CABINET TEMPLATES,
THE NEXT STEP IS TO READ AND FOLLOW MOUNTING INFORMATION ON WALL AND TOP CABINET
TEMPLATES. THIS OVEN MUST BE ATTACHED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. SEE WALL CONSTRUC-
TION ON PAGE 6.
WHEN DONE WITH TEMPLATES, PROCEED TO MOUNTING SCALE PLATE SECTION.
MOUNTING SCALE PLATE SPACERS
Attach 2 Scale Plates _ with tape (not included), See Figure 16 and WALL TEMPLATE for locations.
Figure 16
Scale Plates J
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o o o o o o o o
[Vloantin§Plate
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MOUNTING PLATE
1. Separate 4 Toggle Bolts _, packed in the INSTALLATION HARDWARE, from the Toggle Nuts.
2. Match 5/8" holes (not in studs), drilled through WALL TEMPLATE into wal! to corresponding holes on Mounting
Plate.
3. insert Toggle Bolts into matched openings on Mounting Plate, Put Toggle Nuts on Toggle Bolts, See Figure 17.
4. Position the Mounting Plate with the Toggle Bolts attached at the wal! location and insert Toggle Nuts and Bolts
through the holes in the wall with the Toggle Nuts closed, Figure 18, Use Wood Screws (_ to attach the Mount°
ing Plate to studs.
NOTE: Before insertion, be sure you leave a space more than the thickness of the wal! between the Mounting
Plate and the end of each of the Toggle Nuts (in the closed position). If you do not leave enough space, the
Toggle Nut wil! not be able to open on the other side of the wall, Also, once a Toggle Nut opens, it cannot be
withdrawn from the hole; therefore make sure aH of the Toggles are in the correct position before
insertion,
5. Align the Mounting Plate carefully and hold in position while tightening Toggle Bolts, Pull Toggle Bolt toward you
and turn clockwise to tighten, Figure 19.
6. Remove scale plates,
Figure 17 Figure 18
[V]ounti
Plate
_ pace morethan
wall thickness
\ Wall
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
10 PREPARATIONAND USEOF THECARTONTO ASSISTINTHE mNSTALLATIONOF THE
MICROWAVE OVEN
Utilization of the carton may make installation easier,
1. Place carton upside down, See Figure 20.
2. Using cutting line around the carton, cut into two pieces (A) and (B). See Figure 21,
3. Position oven to assist in mounting to the wall. See Figure 22,
Figure 20 Figure 21 (A)
\
Top Side
Figure 22
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MOUNTRNG OVEN TO THE WALL
Two people are recommended to attach the Microwave Oven/Hood to the Mounting Plate.
1. Thread the Power Supply Cord through the hole made in the bottom of the top cabinet. Install the oven by
snapping it onto the Mounting Plate. See Figure 23.
2. Use two Tapping Screws _5_to secure the levers that are on the bottom of the oven. See Figure 24.
3. Use two Top Cabinet Screws _) and two Flat Washers _, supplied in the INSTALLATION HARDWARE, to
attach the unit to the top cabinet. See Figure 25.
4. Make a bundle of the Power Supply Cord and attach it to the inside of the cabinet using the Power Cord Hanger
_4_.See Figure 25.
5. Secure the deflector with 3 Tapping screws _, packed in the INSTALLATION HARDWARE. See figure 26.
Figure23 Figure24
Figure 25 Figure 26
Install grease filters.
CHECKLISTFOR mNSTALLATmON
1. Make sure the unit has been installed according to
all of the Installation Instructions and the Wall and
Top Cabinet Templates.
2_ Plug in the power cord.
3. Keep the Operation Manual.
Deflector I
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ABOUT YOUR OVEN
This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully
and always save it for reference.
ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb
the microwave energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you
may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal
for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.
Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence
the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven.
Generally, covered foods will not cause as much
condensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation openings
must not be blocked.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be
used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 1200 watts by using the IEC Test
Procedure. In using recipes or package directions,
check food a minute or two before the minimum time
and add time accordingly.
ABOUT FOOD
EggS, sausages,
nMts. see c_s,
fruits &
vegetables
*Puncture egg yolks before cooking
[o prevent 'explosion .
,Pierce skins of potatoes, apples.
squash, hot dogs and saasages so
that steam escapes.
• Cook eggs in she[Is.
-Reheat whole eggs.
° Dry nuts or seeds in she_s
Popcorn • Use specially baggea popcorn for the
microwave oven.
• Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconos or
use special POPCORN pao
oPop popcorn m regular orown bags
or g}ass bowls.
•Exceed maximum time on popcorn
pacKage.
Baby food - Transfer baby food to sma[! dish ano , meat a_sposabie bottJes
neat carefully, stirring often. Check , rleat bottles with nipples on
temperature before serving. , meat baby food in original jars.
, Put nipples on bottles after heating
aria shake thoroughly. "Wrist" test
before feeding.
General ' Cuz baked goods with fH[mg after
heating to re_ease steam and avoid
burns,
° Stir liquids briskly before hearing and
allow _o stand 20 seconds after
heating before stirnng or drinking to
avoid eruption.
o rise deep bowl wnen cooking Itqulas
or cerea[s, zo prevent boJ[overs.
• Heat or cook m closea g}ass jars or
air tight containers.
• Can in the micro\_ave as harmful
bacteria may not be oes_royee
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used success-
fully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the
utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking
and reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram_), such as
Corningware ®,
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex ®)
• microwave-safe plastics
• paper plates
• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.)
These items can be used for short time reheat-
ing of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:
•wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
metal pans and bakeware
d_ahes with metallic trim
non-heat-resistant glass
non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs
recycled paper products
brown paper eags
- food storage eags
o metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which
becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for re-
heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and
reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for micro-
wave use can be used for cooking and reheat-
ing. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Vent so steam can escape.
• Lids that are microwave=safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten
cooking.
• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or
foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your microwave
oven:
°Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on the food can be used to shield
areas that are either defrosting or cooking too
quickly.
• Foil should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings,
check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.
ACCI:SSORmI:S There are many microwave accesso-
ries available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before
you purchase so that they meet your needs. A micro-
wave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining
correct doneness and assure you that foods have
been cooked to safe temperatures. Dacor is not
responsible for any damage to the oven when acces-
sories are used.
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them.
Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably;
if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing
on the oven door.
Children should be taught al! safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food because they
may be extra hot.
Don't assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not
a toy. See page 31 for Child Lock feature.
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT MRCROWAVE COOKRNG
Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards
outside of dish.
,, Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount
of time indicated and add more as needed. Food
severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cook-
book for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper,
microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
,, Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any
thin areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking
before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice
during cooking, if possible.
,, Turn foods over once during microwaving to
speed cooking of such foods as chicken and ham-
burgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over
at least once.
Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway
through cooking both from top to bottom and from
the center of the dish to the outside.
Add standing time. Remove food from oven and
stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows
the food to finish cooking without overcooking.
Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that
cooking temperatures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
ABGUT SAFETY
°Check foods to see that they are cooked to
the United States Department of Agriculture's
recommended temperatures.
160)_F ... for fresh porK, ground meat.
boneless _hite poultry, fish,
seafood, egg dishes and frozen
prepared food.
1652= _.for leftover, ready-to-renea[
refngera[eo, and dell and carry-
out "fresh" food.
170YF _. white meat of poultry.
180YF dark meat of poultry.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a
thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER
leave the thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave oven use.
o ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when
handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through
utensils to cause skin burns.
o Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from
the face and hands. S!owly lift the farthest edge of
a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and
oven cooking bags away from the face.
o Stay near the oven while it's in use and check
cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
o NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or
other items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
its high quality and minimize the spread of
foodborne bacteria.
o Use care when removing items from the oven so
that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the safety door latches.
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FRONT VREW
11
BOTTOM VIEW
12 (Front of Microwave)
t3
(Rear of Microwave)
1 Oven door with see=through window
2 Door hinges
3Oven Nght
It will Nght when oven is operating or door is open,
4, Rack holders for two rack positions,
5 Safety door latches
The oven wil! not operate unless the door is
securely c!osed,
6 One touch door open button
Push to open door,
7 Auto=Touch control panel
8 Time display: Digital interactive display, 99
minutes, 99 seconds
9 Ventilation openings
10 Menu label
11 Rack for 2=level cooking/reheating
12 Light cover
13 Grease filters
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PART NAMES
CONTROL PANEL
Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress,
2O
32
32 32
Number next to the control panel illustration
indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
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sure you read and understand this operation manual
completely.
Before the oven can be used, follow these proce-
dures:
*Before operating your new microwave oven make 3 T,MERi 3
LCLOCK
.Touch TiMER/CLOCK pad again.
1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will
show______
2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad, _ will appear,
3. Set clock,
TO SET THE CLOCK
,, Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day
12:30 (A.M. or PM.).
[r' s 7 I
[LLL;L,I
Touch TIMER/CLOCK - cu,cc,c,
Bad and number _. j,, .... c' i
2 b,,,-,, J
En1:er _ne correct ume of _V/TE ]
day by touching the
numbers m sequence.
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an
incorrect clock time, _will appear in the display.
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time.
If the electrical power supply to your microwave
oven should be interrupted, the display will intermit°
tently show after the power is reinstate& If this oc-
curs during cooking, the program will be erased. The
time of day will also be erased. Simply touch STOP/
CLEAR pad and reset the clock for the correct time
of day.
NOTE; Your oven can be programmed with the door
open except for START/Easy Minute and Popcorn.
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.
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