Fisher & Paykel Contemporary Series User manual

CONVECTION
MICROWAVE OVEN
CMO-24SS models
FOUR MICRO-ONDES
À CONVECTION
Modèles CMO-24SS
INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE
GUIDE D’INSTALLATION / GUIDE D’UTILISATION
US CA

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
• Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to damage or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
• Do not place any object between the microwave oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the microwave 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.
• The microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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CONTENTS
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy............................. 2
Important Safety Instructions....... 4
Installation Instructions ................. 6
Grounding Instructions .................. 7
Information You Need to Know ... 8-13
About Your Microwave Oven.............. 8
About Children and the Microwave. 8
About Microwave Cooking.................. 8-9
About Food................................................ 9
About Utensils and Coverings............ 10-13
About Safety ............................................. 13
Part Names .......................................... 14-15
Before Operating .............................. 16
To Set the Clock ....................................... 16
Stop/Clear .................................................. 16
Manual Operation............................. 17
Time Cooking............................................ 17
To Set Power Level.................................. 17
Manual Defrost......................................... 17
Microwave Features ......................... 18-28
Microwave Cooking Principles........... 18
Defrosting Frozen Foods ...................... 18-19
Reheating................................................... 19-23
Defrost......................................................... 24
Sensor Reheat........................................... 25-26
Popcorn....................................................... 26
Sensor Cook .............................................. 26-28
Convection Automatic Operation 29-31
Auto Broil.................................................... 29
Auto Roast.................................................. 30
Auto Bake................................................... 31
Manual Convection and
Automatic Mix Cooking.................. 32-47
Convection Cooking............................... 32-36
Broil............................................................... 36-37
Slow Cook .................................................. 37-40
Automatic Mix Cooking........................ 40-47
Other Convenient Features ........... 48-50
Multiple Sequence Cooking................ 48
More or Less Time Adjustment .......... 48
Extra Minute.............................................. 48
Help Menu ................................................. 48-49
Kitchen Timer............................................ 50
Start.............................................................. 50
Help (Display indicator) ........................ 50
Demonstration Mode ............................ 50
Cleaning and Care............................. 51
Specifications...................................... 52
Service Call Check............................. 53
Warranty ............................................... 54

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific‘PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY’ on page 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See ‘GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS’ on page 7.
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 microwave oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of microwave oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision 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 qualified service personnel.
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. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 50.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in microwave oven.
c. If materials inside the microwave oven should ignite, keep microwave oven door closed,
turn microwave oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the cavity when not in use.

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17. 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 A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL
IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for at least 20 seconds
before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
18. If the microwave oven is installed as a built-in, observe the following instructions:
a. Do not mount over a sink.
b. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance
is in operation.
19. If the microwave oven light fails, consult a FISHER AND PAYKEL AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord which has a
grounding wire and grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall 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
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp
or more protected electrical supply. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug.
It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed
and grounded. Should you only have a 2-prong outlet, have a
qualified electrician install a correct wall receptacle.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
EXTENSION CORD
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot
receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave oven.
The marked rating of the extension cord should be
AC 115-120 volt, 15 amp or more.
Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over accidentally.
Notes:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified
electrician or service person.
2. Neither FISHER & PAYKEL nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the microwave
oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures.
RADIO OR TV 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
microwave oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

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ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference.
NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over
so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise
and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the microwave 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.
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. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked.
After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan
may continue to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending on the oven temperature.
Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, convection microwave ovens have a tendency to
become hot during convection, automatic mix and broil cooking.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 900 watts using the IEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions,
check food at the minimum time and add time accordingly.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
• 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 cookbook 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 foods such as chicken and
hamburgers. 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 microwave 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.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT FOOD
FOOD
Eggs, sausages,
nuts, seeds, fruits
& vegetables
Popcorn
Baby food
General
DO
• Puncture egg yolks before cooking
to prevent ‘explosion’.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.
• Use specially bagged popcorn for
the microwave oven.
• Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds
or use special Popcorn pad.
• Transfer baby food to small dish
and heat carefully, stirring often.
Check temperature before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after
heating and shake thoroughly.
‘Wrist’ test before feeding.
• Cut baked goods with filling
after heating to release steam
and avoid burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before, during
and after heating to avoid
‘eruption’.
• Use deep bowl, when cooking
liquids or cereals, to prevent
boilovers.
DON’T
• Don’t cook eggs in shells.
• Don’t reheat whole eggs.
• Don’t dry nuts or seeds in
shells.
• Don’t pop popcorn in regular
brown bags or glass bowls.
• Don’t exceed maximum
time on popcorn package.
• Don’t heat disposable bottles.
• Don’t heat bottles with nipples
on.
• Don’t heat baby food in original
jars.
• Don’t heat or cook in closed
glass jars or air tight containers.
• Don’t heat cans in the
microwave as harmful bacteria
may not be destroyed.
• Don’t deep fat fry.
• Don’t dry wood, gourds, herbs
or wet papers.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising adult very near
to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising adult should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the microwave 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 microwave oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove coverings carefully,
pay special attention to packages of 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 48 for Safety Lock feature.

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ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
Aluminum foil
Aluminum
containers
Browning dish
Glass ceramic
(Pyroceram®)
Glass,
heat-resistant
Glass, non-heat-
resistant
Lids, glass
Lids, metal
Metal cookware
Metal, misc:
dishes with
metallic trim,
screws, bands,
handles. Metal
twist ties
Oven cooking
bags
YES. Small flat pieces of
aluminum foil placed
smoothly on food can be
used to shield areas from
cooking or defrosting too
quickly. Keep foil at least
1 inch from walls of oven.
YES. Can be used if
3/4 filled with food. Keep
1 inch away from walls
and do not cover with foil.
YES. Do not exceed
recommended
preheating time. Follow
manufacturer’s directions.
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent.
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES. Good for large
meats or foods that need
tenderizing. DO NOT use
metal twist ties.
YES. For shielding
YES. Broil-No cover
NO
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
NO
YES. Broil-No cover
YES. Broil-No cover
YES.
NO
YES. Broil-No cover
YES. For shielding
YES. Can be used if
3/4 filled with food.
Keep 1 inch away
from walls and do
not cover with foil.
NO
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
NO
YES
NO
YES. Do not use
metal covering.
NO
YES. DO NOT use
metal twist ties.
UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL, SLOW COOK HIGH MIX/ROAST LOW MIX/BAKE