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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 lhe 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 darraged.
It is particulafi important ttat fie oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the
following: (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
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Precautbns to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Exe$ve Microwave Energy..... ...........1
lmportant Safety lnstructions. .........2
Safety Precautions
Grounding lnstructions .....s
lnstallation.. ........5
Care of Your Microwave Oven .......6
How to Use Your Microwave Oven Safe|y..........6
Location of Controls .... ....7
Operation.. ..........8
Setting the Clock .. .....8
Defrost By Weight ... .........8
Speed Defrost ....9
Cooking ln One Stage
2 Stage or 3 Stage Time Cooking .........9
Cook By Weight... ....10
Baked Potato Quick Cook Pad .....11
Pizza Quick Cook Pad ....11
Popcorn Quick Cook Pad ......12
Setting Popcorn Quick Pad to a
Different Time ...12
Beverage Quick Cook Pad ....13
Frozen Dinner Quick Cook Pad ....13
Reheat Quick Cook Pad ........14
Child Lock .........14
Setting the Timer ... .. 1 5
To Stop the Oven While it is Operating ......1S
Cooking Guide. ........16
The Principles of Microwave Cooking ........16
Food Characteristics ......1 6
Microwave Techniques ...16
Hot Snacks and Appetizers. ..17
Meats .........19
Poultry .......19
Seafood ..... 1 g
Eggs & Cheese .. .....20
Vegetables and Soup .....21
Sauces ......22
Casseroles . ......22
Sandwiches ......29
Pasta and Grains .....23
Cereals .,....24
Convenience Foods .......24
Desserts.... .......25
Weight & Measure Conversion Chart ..Zs
Specifications....... ...26
Before You Call for Service.. ........26
Limited Warranty... ..27
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{hen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fiie, and
injury to persons or exposure to excedsive microwave en6rgy:
1 Read all instructions before using this appliance. { R Wh"l cteaning surfaces of door and oven that come
| \,, together when closing the door, use only mild, non-
, Read and ro*ow the "p"",0"
I'PRECAUTIQNS abrasive soaps ordetersents applied with a sponse or sofi
1 T0 AVOID POSSIBLE EXP0SURE,t eroreducerheriskornreinrheovencavity:
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE to ,", oo not over@ok rood carerury attend appriance ir
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o This apptiance must be grounded. connect onty to a fg-lt-":"n bag in oven'
J u^_^.,..l-i- _ (c) lf materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
properrv srounded ouret. see'0R0[JilDlllG ffi,|ffJ,,:rff:,Tfia.J::T:ljli5;i:
|NSTRUCT|ONS' round on pase s. (d) ffiT; ,* the cavity ror storase purposes. Do not
leave paper prcducts, moking utensils, or food in the
A lnstall or locate this appliance only in accordance with the caviV wtlen not in use.
- providedinstallationinstructions.
E some pro4,,cts such as whore esss and seared 17 H*'",",?,ltiff::::;:":fit3;il,i,1l,ji',l3iiii
vt containers, for example, closed glass jar, may explode from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the
and should not be heated in this oven' contact and springs of the safety interlock switches
A use this appliance only for its intended use as described in fl]el€by rendering them inoperable'
Lt this manual. Do not use conosive chemicals or vapors in .-
this apptiance. This type of oven is specificafiy designed to 1 R i_"_T,lT-waveguide cover clean at all times' wipe the
heat, cook, or dry food. lt is not designed for industrial oi I Lt oven interior with a soft damp cloth afier each use. lf you
raboratory use. :""ffi"tffi:""j;?:.anvwhere in the cavitv it mav lead to
7 As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
t when used by children. ,; 6 Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control
a Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or I v the.temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and
9 plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged
ordropped' 46 Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
6 This appliance should be serviced onty by qualified service ZV overhe.ated beyond the boiling point without appeadng to
Y personnel. Contact the nearest autho.ized service facilitv be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
rorexaminarion, repairoradiusrment. :;:i;:t":l:lJll;i::"n"f;ilf ;"#ffHliffi,?i
4 n Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BO|L|NG OVER WHEN
I rvt A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL lS INSERTED INTO
.l .l Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use I"E LIQUID' To reduce the risk of injury to penions:
I I this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, I ?9 Tt:l"rheat the lhuid.
in a wet basement, or near a swimmins poor, and the rike. i:. #*iJ:J:1f,||,TlT fllJfltrlllfr:t}ffi:'::,1
12 " notimmersecordorplug inwater' 4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the
13 Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces. ff;#:J" oven for a short time before removing the
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
l4 r"notletcordhangoveredgeoftableorcounter. intothecontainer.
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General Use
Do Nor attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments
or repairs to door, control panel or any other part of the
oven. Do Nor remove outer panel from oven. Repairs
should only be done by qualified service personnel.
Do NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave energy
will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or
water is present to absorb energy.
lf a fire occurs in the oven, touch the StarUStop pad and
LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
Do Nor afien$ b dy ddres, ne$/spapers or oher materiars
in the oven. Tfrey fiwy cdt qr fire.
Do NOT use recycled paper products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. paper products
containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as
they may ignite.
Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal embedded on the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.
Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc. through any holes in the
unit during operation. Never insert a wire, nail or any
other metal objects through the holes on the cavity or any
other holes or gaps, because such objects may cause
electric shock and microwave leakage.
Utensils
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I not be used. Arcing may occur.
rr METAL TWlsr-TIES may not be used in the microwave
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Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK botfles
for cooking or reheating. They may shatter.
Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMO-METERS in
the microwave oven. They may cause arcing.
Remove PLASTIC sroRE wRAps before cooking or
defrosting foods in the oven.
For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking
utensils, refer to the COOKING GUIDE on page 16.
Food
4 Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING.
t rhe oven is not designed to permit proper canning.
lmproperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to
@nsume.
COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide are
approximate. Factors that may affect cooking are starting
temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of food
and utensils used. As you become famiriar with the oven,
you will be able to adjust for these factors.
It is better to uNDERcooK MTHER THAN ovERcooK
foods. lf food is undercooked, it can always be retumed to
the oven for further cooking. lf food is overcooked, nothing
can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times.
SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW
MolsruRE content can burn, dry out or catch on fire if
cooked too long.
tr Do Nor boil eggs in their shell. pressure may buitd up
v, and the eggs may explode
Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and
sausage are some examples of food with NoNpoRous
sKlNS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent
bursting.
POPCORN must be popped in a microwave com popper.
Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than
conventional popping. Do not use oven for popcorn unless
popped in a microwave approved popcom utensil or unless
it's commercially packaged and recommended especiaily
for microwave ovens. Do not use oil unless specified by the
manufacturer.
Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
rr HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. Do
V not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first
stirring.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
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ARCING
lf you see arcing, press srART/srop button and corect 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 (uptumed edges act like antennas).
' Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
' Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
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Thir appllance must bo grounded. ln the eyent of an electrlcal short clrcuit, grounding reduces the risk of
.lectdc shock by provldlng an esciNpe wirc for the electric current. Thls appllance is equipped with a cord having
e groundlng wire with a groundlng plug. The plug must be inserted lnto an outlet that ls properly installed and
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WARlilllGlnerp* .r" of trs groundhg ptug can resff in e rislt 0( *cfic shoclG Conndt a crdh.d .h.tician or service
polEon'itthe gfi{rndhg insh.rctions are nccoflglqbv rowod' e. lf rl$&qftils e b wt$ff$f ltre appliance
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lf ]t is neecsery b use .n cxt€n$ftn cord, uge dlv e thrco wbe rr(haieR d bil hag e tlmc bhdr grounding
flug, anl a ttneo Cot trccptado fid ud .colpt tte dug m 0rr apptencr Th. merlred ntirp d tte o)d.nsion
corlt should bc o$rC b or grurbr thsn the oLcficsl rating of thc applisnce.
Steady, fat locaton: When positioning the microrvave oven, it should be set on a steady, flat surface.
Ventllatlon: Do not block air vents. lf they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause
oven failure. For proper ventilation, keep three inches of space between the oven's top, sides, rear and the area
where the unit is to be installed.
3. Radio and W receptlon: Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a
W, radio, antenna, or antenna wire. Position the oven as far from them as possible.
tl. Temperaturc and molsfure: Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splashing liquids when choosing a place to
locate it, otherwise, the unit's operation may be adversely affected, causing it to break down.
5. Power supply:
. Check your local power soirrce. This microwave oven requires a 12OV,60Hz power supply.
. Use a receptacle that will accept the ground prong.
A. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
B. Longer cord sets or extensinn ords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
C. lf a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be
at least as great as the electical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire
cord, and (3) the longer cord slrculd be ananged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or fipped over unintentionally.
6. Examine the oven for any damage such as: Dents, a misaligned door, broken door or a dent in the cavity..lf any.of
the above are visible, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT. Notiff the dealer immediately.
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Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before
cleaning.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food
spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The
use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
re@mmended.
The outside oven surface should be cleaned
with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a
soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operat-
ing parts inside the oven, water should not be
allowed to seep into the ventilation slots.
lf the Control Panel becomes dirty or wet,
clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasive on Control Panel.
lf steam accumulates on both sides of the
oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may
occur when the microwave oven is operated
under high humidity conditions and this is not
an indication of a malfunction in the unit.
It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm,
sudsy water or in a dishwasher. '
The roller guide and oven cavity floor should
be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven o
with mild detergent water or window cleaner
and dry. The roller guide may be washed in
mild, sudsy water or the dishwater.
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TURNTABLE ROLLER
4 The TURNTABLE ROLLER and oven floor shouH be
I cleaned frequently to prevent excessirre nolse.
Fr The TURNTABLE ROLLER MUST ALWAYS be used tur
/. cooking together with the Glass Tray.
Glass Tray
1 ffiffi operate the orren wis'dlt the G*ess Tray
11 Do NOT use trty otfrer Glms Tray wih this ovefi.
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\.t before cleaning it or phdng it in water.
4 Do NOT cook direcfly on the Glass Tray.
Glass Tray Turntable Roller
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Although your oven is provlded with saiety features, it is amportant to obserue the following:
a) lt is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
b) Do not place any object between the oven face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area fiequently with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never
use abrasive powders or pads.
When opened, th6 door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on an open
door or any load which could cause the oven to fall fonrard and cause injury and damage to the
door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a qualified person. lt is
particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the following:
i) Door (bent), ii) Hinges and Latches (broken orloosened), iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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Door latch - When the door is closed, it will
automatically lock shut. lf the door is opened while
the oven is operating, the mag netron will
automatically shut off.
Door seal - The door seal maintains the
microwaves within the oven cavity and prevents
microwave leakage.
Oven cavity
Spatter shield - Protects the microwave ouilet
from splashes of cooking foods.
5. Safety interlock system - Prevents the oven from
operating while the door is opened.
6. Door Open button - Press to open the door and
stop oven operation.
7. Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat
resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper
position before operating the oven. Do not cook
food directly on the tray.
Turntable roller - Supports the glass cooking tray.
Must always be in proper position before operating
the oven.
Door screen - Allows viewing of food. The screen
is designed so that light can pass through, but not
the microwaves.
10. Display - Cooking tiffie, power level, function
indicators and the present time are displayed.
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11. Popcorn pad - Touch to cook popcorn.
12. Baked Potato pad - Touch to cook potatoes.
13. Frozen Dinner pad - used to cook frozen dinners.
14. Beverage pad - Used to heat beverages.
15. Clock pad - Touch to set the present time.
16. Timer pad - used to allow the display to operate
as a kitchen timer.
17. Power pad - Used to set the desired cooking
power level.
Defrost By Weight pad - Used to set the oven to
estimate the defrosting time by weight entered.
Cook By Weight pad - Used to set the oven to
estimate the cooking time by weight entered.
StarUStop pad - Used to start or stop a selected
operation.
Pizza pad - Touch to reheat precooked or cook
trozen pizza.
Reheat pad - Used to reheat plated foods.
10 key pads - Used to select the desired power
level, cooking time, etc.
24. Reset pad - Used to reset the cooking data if
pressed before cooking starts.
25. Cook pad -Touch to set any desired cook setting.
26. Speed Defrost pad - Automatically divides the
defrosting times into periods of alternating defrost
and standing times for even defrosting.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Touch the GLOCK pad.
The display will show "ENTER CLOCK TIME".
NOTE: When the unit is first plugged in, it will temporarily
be in the clock set mode.
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2. Enter the conect time of day.
EXAMPLE: To set the time to "10:02", touch "1', "0', '0',
"2" in sequence.
The display will show the numbers pressed in the order
in which you pressed them.
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3. Touch the GLOGK pad
The display will show the present time and the colon will
stop blinking. After the clock has been set, the time will
appear unless the oven is cooking or defrosting.
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i. fo t set ptsenttino in the dlsplay window when the oven b off, touch the GLOCK pad and reset. i
i. A pad must bs itru$ed wifiln 1 5 s€@nds when seting the dock, or entering cooking information. i
l. lf you maks a miElaks ntren rtrng the time, touch the RESET pad. i
i. To rccan thd qgtrlal $me \'vhile Oro oven is cooking or defroslirlg, simply torcfr ihe CLOCK pad and the diaplay will i
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DEFROST BY WEIGHT
DEFROST BY WEIGHT lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswort in determining defrosting time.
The minimum weight forAuto Weight Defrost is 1oz. The maximum weight is 6.0 lbs (entered.as Slbs, 16oz).
Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.
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1. Touch the DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad. ll---l v l-"1
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2. Using the keypads, enter the pounds, and then enter the
oun@s.
For example, for 1 pound 5 ounces, touch '1', '0', "5'.
(Maximum weight that can be entered is Slbs, 16o2.)
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3. Touch the STARTTSTOP pad. The display will show "CODE"
and "DEF" and count down the remaining defrosting time in
minutes and seconds. lt will beep four times and show "End"
when defrosting is completed (refer to lmportant Note
above). Touch the RESET pad or open the door to clear
before starting another operation.
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SPEED DEFROST
SPEED IIEFROST wlll automatically set the oven to defrost at a time set by the user. This method provides the
quickest thawing of small to medium size foods.
1. Touch the SPEED DEFROST pad. ll**l o l'*ll
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2. Using the key pads, enter the desired defrosting time (up
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3. Touch the START/STOP pad. The display will show
"DEF" and count down the remaining defrosting time in
minutes and seconds. lt will beep four times and show
"End" when defrosting is completed. Touch the RESET
pad or open the door to clear before starting another
operation.
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COOKING IN ONE STAGE
Set a cooking or other operational time/power as follows:
1. Using the key pads, enter the desired cooking time (up to
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the power level (skip if cooking at 100%); see below.
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3. Touch the START/STOP pad. The display will show
"COOK" and count down the remaining cooking time in
minutes and seconds. lt will beep four times and show
"End" when cooking is completed
Touch the RESET pad or open the door to clear before
starting another operation.
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T2 STAGE OR 3 STAGE TIME COOKTNG (WlrH SPEED DEFROST)
For two stage cooking, instead of performing step 3, press the GOOK pad and
repeat steps 1 and 2 and then press the START/STOP pad; "MEM" will appear
in the display
lf desired, after sefting two-stage cooking, press the SPEED DEFROST pad and
enter the desired defrosting time, then press the START/STOP pad.
When all stages have completed, four beeps will sound.
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COOKBYWEIGHT
cooK By SEIGHT le13 you easily roast meats in the oven as lt will automatlcally sct the tlmes and power levels
to give better resul* tran oie-po"r"tonrv cooklng. teat must be defrosted and at refrigerated tcmperature'
Meat Roasts approximately three to five pounds work best'
1. Touch the COOK BY WEIGHT Pad'
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2. Using the key pads, select the desired code that
coresponds to the type of food you are cooking
according to the chart at the right'
Code Roast TYPe lnt. Temp after
Standing Recommended
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Beef or Lamb
Pork
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Medium 160'
Well Done 174
5lb, 16oz
Slb, 16oz
Slb,4oz
3. Using the key pads, enter the pounds, then enter the
ounces. For example, to cook Roast Beet touch"1"
for 1 pound 5 ounces, touch "1n,"0",
..5'.(Maximumouncesthatcanbeenteredisl6.)
The cooking time will aPPear.
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4. Touch the STARTTSTOP Pad.
The display will show "coDE" and "cooK" and will
count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and
seconds and will beep four times when cooking is
completed. Touch the RESET pad or open the door to clear
before starting another operation'
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BAKED POTATO OU|CK COQK PAp ,
Use th.3 frilln md tho ovcn wlll automatically set thc cooklng timo bascd on the quantity of potatoes. A bulltln
rtendlng tlmo wlll hclp oqualizc tho t.mperaturc. Cook potatoGr as follows:
1. For 3.5 to 5 ounce potatoes, touch the BAKED
POTATO pad once. For a 6 to 8 ounce potato,
touch the BAKED POTATO pad twice.
The display will show "ENTER AMT".
* Pierce skins before cooking.
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2. Enter the amount of 3.5 to 5 ounce potatoes (up to
four) and the cooking time will appear. Touch the
START/STOP pad. The display will show "CODE" and
"COOK" and will count down the remaining cooking time
in minutes and seconds and will beep four times when
cooking is completed.
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twice (total cooking time is 2 minutes 40 seonds ).
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ooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four
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POPCORN QUICK COOK PAD
Use thls feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time. Gook popcorn as follows:
1. To cook a standard 3 to 3-1 12oz bag,touch the
POPCORN pad (total cooking time is 1 minutes,50
seconds).
The display will show "CODE".
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"CODE" and "COOK" and will count down the remaining
cooking time in minutes and seconds and will beep four
times when cooking is completed.
SETTING POPCORN QUICK COOK PAD TO A DIFFERENT TITE
lf using a smaller or larger popcorn package, you can automatically set this oyen to a differcnt preset popcorn
time. lf you do change the popcom time, the oven will continue uslng the new time each time the POPCORN pad
is touched. Change the popcorn cooking time as follows:
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BEVERAGE QUICK COOK PAD
llse tlfs h*rc and ttre oven wlll automatlcally set the cooking tlme based on the the slze and quanti$ of the
b.$rar. Cooh beverage as fullows:
1. To leat 4 to 6 ounce beverage(s), touch the
BEYERAGE pad once. To heat 7 to I ounce
beverage(s), touch the BEVERAGE pad twice.
The display will show "ENTER AMT".
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2. Enter the amount of cups (up to four) and the cooking
time will appear. Touch the START/STOP pad. The
display will show "CODE" AND "COOK" and will count
down the remaining cooking time in minutes and
seconds and will beep four times when cooking is
completed.
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FROZEN DINNER QUICK COOK PAD
Use this fuature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time based on the size and quantity of the frozen
dinnerc, A built-in standing time will help equalize the temperature. Gook frozen dinnerc as follows:
1. To heat 5 to 7 ounce frozen dinner(s), touch the
FROZEN DINNER pad once. To heat I to 10 ounce
frozen dinner(s), touch the FROZEN DINNER pad twice.
The display will show "ENTER AMf.
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2. Enter the amount of frozen dinners (up to two) and the
cooking time will appear. Touch the START/STOP pad.
The display will show "CODE" and "COOK" and will
count down the remaining cooking time in minutes and
seconds and will beep four times when cooking is
completed.
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Use this feature and the oven will automatically set the cooking time. Reheat as follows:
1. To reheat a standard plate, touch the REHEAT pad (total
reheat time is 3 minutes).
The display will show "CODE".
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Ananging the foods on the plate will determine how evenly they cook. Dense foods (such as meat) and compact
vegetables (such as mashed potatoes) should be placed around the edges and spread out as much as possible to
expose them to the microwave energy. Large amounts of food should be spread out to receive more energy than smaller
ones. Covering dry meat slices with gravy will help speed the heating. Light, airy foods (such as rice, delicate seafood,
etc.) absorb energy quickly. Place them in the center of the plate.
The Ghild Lock prevents unwanted oven operation by small chlldren. The own can be set so that the control
panel is deactivated or locked.
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SETTING THE TIMER
1. Touch the TltiER pad.
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"2" in sgquence.
The display will show the numbers pressed in the order
in which you pressed them.
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The clock will appear in the display when the timer is counting down. To view the time left on the timer, simply press
the TIMER pad once.
You can set the Timer while the oven is cooking. This is useful to set the timer to go off when you need to turn or
rearange cooking/defrosting foods.
Touch the TIMER pad followed by the RESET pad to cancel the timer.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE IT IS OPERATING
1. Press the START/STOP pad.
. The oven can be restarted by pressing the START/STOP pad.
. Touch the RESET pad to erase all instructions.
. You must then enter new instructions if needed.
2. Open the door.
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THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING
Microwaves ane a fonn of hlgh frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, Fil and CB.
Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube, microwave
energy is transmitted to the oven where it is reflected, transmitted, and absorbed by the food.
Reflection
Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off of a wall. For this reason, metal utensils are not
suitable for use in the microwave. A combination of stationary interior walls and a rotating metal turntable or stirrer fan
helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking.
Transmission
Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a
window. Because these substances do not absorb or reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for
microwave oven cooking containers.
Absorption
During cooking, microwaves will be absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of about 314 to 'l 1/2 inches.
Microwave energy activates the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar), and heat is produced. lf you
vigorously rub your hands together, you will feel heat produccd by friction. The internal cooking of larger foods is done
by conduction as the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the middle of the food. Foods also continue to
cook by conduction during standing time.
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Quantity: The amount of food placed in a microwave oven has a direct effect on the cooking time. Small amounts of food
or liquid require less cooking time than larger amounts of the same substance. As quantity increases, concentration
decreases.
Size: Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed cooking, cut pieces smaller than two inches (5 cm), so microwaves
can penetrate to the middle from all sides. Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly.
Shape: Many foods are uneven, like a chicken, ribs or broccoli. The thin parts will cook faster than the thick parts, while
uniformly thick foods cook evenly. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin pieces toward the center of the dish
and thicker pieces toward the edge of the dish.
Starting Temperature: Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to cook than foods at room temperature.
Bone and Fat: Because bones conduct heat, the side of the meat the bone is on will cook first, while boneless cuts cook
slower but more evenly. Fat attracts microwaves. The middle of these foods are cooked by heat conduction.
Moisture Content: Microwaves are attracted by moisture. Naturally moist foods absorb microwaves better than dry ones.
Add a minimum of liquid to moist foods, as excess water slows cooking.
Density: The density of food determines hoW easily the microwaves can penetrate and how quickly it will cook. Porous
foods, like chopped beef or mashed potatoes, microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.
Piercing: Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potratoes, egg yolks
and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
MICROWAVE TECHNIQUES
Stining: Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed microwaving.
Foods will not bum or stick, so there's no need to stir constantly as you do in conventional cooking.
Arrangement: Arrange foods with thin or delicate ends, like drumsticks or asparagus spears with the thick or tougher portions
to the outside of the dish. The parts which need more cooking will receive more energy, so food will microwave evenly.
Spacing: lndividual foods, such as baked potatoes and cupcakes will cook more evenly if placed in the oven an equal
distance apart. When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattem. Similarly, when placing foods in a baking dish, anange
around the outside of dish, not lined up next to each other. Food should not be stacked on top of each other.
Rearrangement: Reanange overlapping areas, like trails of long fish fillets, from top to bottom, and closely packed pieces, like
meatballs, from the outside to the center of the dish.
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Standing Tlme: Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Microwave energy creates heat in the outer
layers of the fuod. As a result of normal conduction, the food continues to cook for a few minutes after removal fiom the oven.
LenirB rcasfis, large whole vegetables, casseroles and cakes strand to finish cooking allows the middles to cook completely
without orercooking, drying or toughening the outsides.
Coverlng: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes, insures even cooking and prevents spattering.
Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. Vent plastic by tuming back one edge at the side of dish to form a
nanow slot where excess steam can escape. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using a microwave-
able cover.
Browning: Microwave energy cooks some foods so quickly that the fats and sugars within the food do not have time to
caramelize and give a "browned" appeamnce. Browning agents do not afiect the quality of microwaved foods, but can add
color and flavor. For meats and poultry, use bouquet sauce diluted with water or melted butter, soy, Worcestershire, barbecue
or steak sau@, a sprinkling of paprika or dry gravy mix; jelly glaze or crumb coating. Frosting and topping finish cakes and
breads. Top casseroles at the end of microwaving with grated cheese or crumbs.
Some Foods do not tlicrowave Well
Eggs in Shells and hard boiled eggs can burst.
Pancakes do not crust, but they reheat well. Fully-prepared, frozen pancakes are available for microwaving.
Deep Fat Frying can cause burns.
Bottles with narrow necks may shafter if heated.
Pop Popcom only in special microwave poppers. Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer, or heat longer
than recommended. Never pop popcorn in paper bags or glass utensils or directly on the glass tray.
HOT SNACKS AND APPETIZERS
Hot hors d'oeuvres and appetizers can be prepared very quickly in the oven by the hostess, or individual servings may be
prepared by guests.
Many appetizers may be cooked on the serving platter, provided the platter does not have metal trim. A time saver tip -
prepare these foods ahead of time, refrigerate or freeze and refresh in the oven at serving time. A plate of appetizers will
take only seconds to prepare or refresh.
Cheese melts very rapidly and will toughen if overcooked, so watch foods combined with cheese closely so that
overcooking will not occur. As soon as cheese starts to bubble, cooking is completed.
Appetizers that have a crisp pastry exterior are best prepared in a conventional oven.
To prepare appetizers wrapped in bacon, it will be necessary to precook the bacon and then wrap around the foods.
Oysters wrapped in bacon are easier to prepare in the broiler of your conventional range.
Seafood mixtures can be prepared in serving shells as microwave energy will pass through the seafood shells without
heating. Aluminum foil should not be used for shells.
lf spreads are placed on crackers, care should be taken not to overcook as moisture from the food will cause crackers to
become soggy. Crackers used for spreads should be very dry and crisp. This helps avoid sogginess. Heat only until
spread is at serving temperature.
The time required to heat all appetizers will depend on the amount of food, and the number and the type of dish selected.
Remember the food will become very hot even if the dish is cool. Cheese mixtures retain heat longer when heated with
microwave energy.
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MEATS
Guide for Cooking Meats
Roasts, chops, hamburgers and small cuts of tender meat cook beautifully in the microwave oven. Most
roasts can be cooked rare, medium rare or even well done in less than one hour. Less tender cuts of
meat such as pot roast can be simmered fork tender in a sauce or gravy. Tough cuts that require dow
cooking will do better in the conventional range or oven. A large piece of meat, Lspecially if the shape is
uneven, should be tumed over occasionally for uniform roasting.
Meat Power
Level Cooking Time (per lb) Standing
Time Special Notes
Beef Roast
Rare
Medium
Well
80
80
80
I - 12min.
10 - 13 min.
11 - 16 rnin.
10 min.
10 - 15 min. Turn over after half the time.
10 - 15 min.
Pork Roast
Bone-in
Boneless 80
80 12 - 15 min.
12 - 15 rnin. 10 min. Cover with a microwaveable cover.
10 - 15 rnin. Turn over after half the time.
Lamb Roast
Bone-in Medium 80
Well 80
Boneless Medium 80
Well B0
7 -9 min.
I - 12 min.
9 - 12 min.
10 - 14 min.
10 - 12 min.
10 - 15 rnin. Turn over after half the time.
10 - 12 min.
10 - 15 min.
Beef Patties (3 112 oz) each
2 patties
4 patties 100
100 2-112 - 3 min.
4 - 6 min. 5-7min.
5 - 7 rnin. Turn over and rearrange
after half the time.
Meat Loaf
(2lbs) 100 15 - 18 min. 10 - 12 min. Cover with a microwaveable cover.
Bacon
Slices (4 strips) 100
(1 slice; weight: 1 oz,
length: 11 in.)
5-7min. Cover with a microwaveable cover.
Ham
Slices (1 in. thick) 50
4 slices 7 - I rnin. 5-7min. Cover with a microwaveable cover.
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POULTRY
Guide for Cooking Poultry
Chicken is one of the most popular foods and microwaving chicken is one of the best uses of your
microwave oven. Chicken stays juicy and tender in the microwave oven. However, juiciness prevents
browning because chicken crisps and browns only when the skin dries out enough to change color.
Standing time is important, because it allows the interior to finish cooking without toughening the delicate
breast meat.
Roast
Food Power
Level Special Notes
Chicken whole 100 7 - 11 min. 10 - 15 min. Place breast side up on
roasting rack. Let stand,
covered, before serving.
Chicken cut up 100 7 -11 7 - 10 min.
Turkey 80
Cornish Hens 100 7-11 7 - 10 min.
Turkey Breast 60 8 - 10 min. 5 -7 min. Rearrange once during cooking.
Coverwih a microwaveable cover.
SEAFOOD
Guide for Cooking Seafood
Microwaving is one of the easiest and most efficient ways of preparing fish and seafood, which stay
delicate and tender with quick, moist cooking. Overcooking dries out and toughens seafood, so you
should check it after the minimum time. lf thick pieces like fish steaks or lobster tails are done on the
outside, but still slightly translucent in the middle, let them stand for a few minutes; intemal heat will
complete the cooking.
Food
Cooking Time
(per lb) Standing
Time
7 - 11 min. 10 -15 min.
Power
Level. Cooking Time Standing Special Notes
Time
Whole Fish
(1 lb to 1 1/2 lbs) 8 - 12 rnin.70 5 min. Turn over after half the time.
Fish Fillet
(1 rb) 70 5-9min. 2-3min. Turn over after half the time.
Fish Steak
1 inch thick
(1 tb)
4-6min. 5-6min.
70 Turn over after half the time.
Cover with a microwaveable cover.
Shrimp
(1 rb) 70 3 - 4-112 min. 5 min. Rearrange once during cooking.
Cover with a microwaveable cover.
Sea Scallops
(1 tb) 80 6 - 7-112 min min. 5 min. Rearrange once during cooking.
Cover with a microwaveable cover.
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