Maytag CME9010CAB User manual

The Quick Cook Feature
The Quick Cook feature is a short-cut method to To Quick Cook your food or beverage:
set time for 1-5minutes. Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to5 minutes
of cooking at PowerLevel 10. For example,touch the
_1-] _ _3-] _-] _-_ 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Noneed to touch _,_
START,the ovenwill start immediately.
_6-] _] _-] _9-] _0-_ The oven will signal and tum off automatically
whenfinished. _,
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How to Use Auto Start _
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
oven to begin cookingat a preset time of day--up (Be sure your microwave ovenclock shows the _
to a 12-hourdelay, correct time of day.) ¢D
| Step1: Touch AUTO START pad. Step 3:Enter your desired cooking program.AUTO ]Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
START automatically start atthe desired time. The display
will show the time you entered. The time of day may
be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
+30 Seconds
The + 30Secondsfeature provides a convenient way This pad may also be used asa quick cook for 30
to extend cooking time by 30 seconds whilethe ovensecondsof cooking.No need to touch START,the
timer is countingdown.It will add 30 seconds to the ovenwill start immediately.
time showneach timethe pad is touched.
POPCORN
Step 1: Removethe outerwrapper fromthe
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the microwave popcorn.
Popcorn program. Step 2: Open oven door andplacepackage of
popcorn in the center of the oven flooras directed by
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with the package instructions. Close oven door.
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need totouch
3.5 ounces. START, the oven will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favoritepopcorn isnot completely popped,If your favoritepopcorn is overcooked, thereis a
there isasimpleadjustment you can make. simpleadjustment you can make.
Touchthe POPCORNITouchthe POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start I
immediately.) Then touch II_ _'_ _ _ pad. (The oven willstartimmediately.)Then touch l_F'I
number pad 9. A plus sign [I[.J_
wilt appear on the disp!ay signnumberwillPadappearl"aonminuSthe LJ I "_
beside the word POP . display beside the word
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time "POP". The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
is being provided, cooking time is being provided. 13

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using your appliance.
Whenusing electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
precautions should be followed, including the orcounter.
following: • Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
A WARNING Toreduce the risk of working properly, or if it has been damaged
burns,electric shock, fire, injury to personsor dropped.
or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
• Read and follow the specific "Precautions to and Cleaning section(s) of your guide.
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on the previous page. • This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
• This appliance mustbe grounded. Connect authorized service facility foI examination,
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding repair or adjustment.
Instructions section in the back of this guide. • As with any appliance, close supervision is
•Use this appliance only for,its intended use as necessary when used by children.
described in this guide. Do notuse corrosive
chemicals orvapors in thisappliance This. f . .
microwaveoven is specifically designed to heat •To reduce therisk o fire in the oven cawty:
orcook food. and isnot intended for laboratory. --Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
or industrialuse. applianceif paper, plastic orother combustible
• This over.the-range oven was designed materials are placedinside the ovento facilitate
for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches, cooking.
Itmaybe installed over both gas andelectric --Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
cooking equipment,from paper or plastic containers before
•For best operation, plug this appliance into its placing them in the oven.
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of --Do not use your microwave oven to dry
lights, blowing offuse or tripping of circuit newspapers.
breaker. --Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
•Install or locate this appliance only in or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
accordance with the provided Installation nylon f'daments should be avoided, as they
Instructions. may also ignite.
•Do not cover or block any openings on the -.-Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
appliance, unless in a special rmcrowavepopcornaccessory
• Donot store this appliance outdoors. Do notorunlessyou use popcornlabeled foruse in
use this productnear water--forexample, inawet rmcrowaveovens.
basement, near a swimmingpool ornear a sink. --Do not overcook potatoes. Theycould
•Thismicrowave oven is not approved or tested dehydrateand catchfire, causing damage
for marine use. to your oven.
•Do not store anythingdirectlyon top of the --Do not operate the ovenwhile empty toavoid
microwave oven surface whenthe ovenis in damage tothe ovenand the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
operation, minute or two. no harm is done. However. try to
•Do notimmersepower cord or plug inwater, avoid operating the oven empty at all times--it
• Keep power cord awayfrom heated surfaces, saves energy andprolongs the life of the oven.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink. .continuednextpage/
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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---Do not use the oven for storage purposes. • Removethe temperature probe from the oven
Do not leave paperproducts,cooking utensils when not using it to cook with. If you leavethe
or food in the oven when not an use,probe inside the oven without inserting itin food
--Ifmaterials inside oven should ignite, keep or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect create electrical arcing in the oven and damage
power cord. or shut off power at the fuse or oven walls.
circuil breaker panel. • Plastic eookware--Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
•Some products such aswhole eggsand sealed be used carefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic
containers--for example, closed jars--will may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
explode and should not be heated in this as are glass or ceramic materials and may
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave soften or char if subjected to short periods of
oven could result ill injury, overcooking, in longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
•Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with reasons: 1)Use microwave-safe plastics only and
the lid off. Make sure all infantfood is thoroughly use them in strict compliance with the cookware
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly, manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming subjectempty cookware to microwaving.
formula or breast milk. The container may fee] 3) Do not permit children to use plastic
cooler than the milk really is. Always test the cookware without complete supervision.
milk before feeding the baby.
•Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow • When cooking pork, follow the directions
necked bottles (especially carbonatedbeverages),exactly and always cookthe meatto an internal
Even if the container isopened, pressure can build temperature of atleast I70°E Thisassures that.
up.This can cause the container to burst, possiblyintheremote possibility thattrichina may be
resulting in injury, presentin the meat, it will bekilled and meat
•Use foil only as directed in this guide. TVwill be safeto eat.
dinnersmay be microwaved in foiltrays less than • Do not boil eggs in a m/crowave oven.
3/4" high: removethe top foil cover andreturnthe Pressurewill build up inside egg yolk andwill
tray to the box.When using foil in the microwave causeit toburst,possibly resuking in injury.
oven. keep the foil (other than metal shelf) at
least I inch away fromthe sides of the oven. _• Foods with unbroken outer"skin"
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes.
_.Cookware may becomehot because apples, chicken livers and other
of heat transferred from the heated giblets, and egg yolks _see previous
food. Pot holders may be needed to caution) should be pierced to allow
handle the eookware, steam to escape during cooking.
•Foods cooked in liquids(such as pasta)may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing •Not all plastic wrapis suitable for usein
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care microwave ovens. Check the package for
and Cleaning sectiun/s) for instructions on how to proper use.
clean the inside of the oven.
. Spontaneous boiling--Under
certainspecialcircumstances.
•ThermometerhDonot use a thermometer in liquids may start to boilduring
food you are microwawngunless the thermometer or shortlyafterremoval from
is designed orrecommendedfor use inthe the microwave oven. Toprevent
rmcrowaveoven. burnsfrom splashing liquid,stir the
liquidbrieflybefore removing the
containerfrom the microwave oven.
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•"Boilable"cooking pouches and tightly dosed The Exhaust Hood
plastic bags shouldbe slit,pierced or vented • Have it installed and properly grounded by a
as directedby package. If they arenot.plastic
could burstduring orimmediately aftercooking,qualified installer, See the special installation
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage booklet packed with the microwave oven.
containers shouldbe at least partially uncovered • The exhaust fan in the oven will operate
becausethey folrn a tightseal. When cookingautomatically undercertain conditions
with containerstightly coveredwith plastic wrap,(see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan
remove covering carefully anddirectsteam away is operating, caution is required to prevent
fromhands andface. the starting and spreading of accidental
t,•Hot foods and steam can cause cooking fireswhile the exhaust fan is in
burns. Be careful when opening use. For this reason:
anycontainersof hot food,including --Never leave surface units unattended at high
popcornbags,cooking pouches and heat settings. Boilovers causesmoking and
boxes. To prevent possibleinjury,greasyspilloversthatmayignite and spread if
directsteamaway from hands exhaust fan is operating.To minimizeautomatic
andface. fan operation,use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat only when necessary.
•Use of the shelf accessory. _ --In the event of a grease fire,
smotherflaming pan on surface
--Remove the shelf fromovenwhen not in use. _ unitby covering pancompletely
-Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven, with well-fitting lid. cookie sheet
Product damage may result, or flat tray.
Use pot holders when handling the shelf and --Clean thevent hoodoften. Do not allow grease
cookware. They may be hot. to build up on the hood or the filter.
Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. --Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
The shelf could overheat. Corrosive cleaning agents,such as lye-based
Use the shelf only when cooking on 2 levels, oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly --Whenflamingfoods are under thehood.
inside the oven to prevent product damage, turn the fan off. The fan. if operating, may
DO NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn spread the flame,
program (see the Popcorn section).SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Accessory
A CharcoalFilterKitfornon-vented installation
is availableatextra cost from your Maytag dealer.
Partnumber 05200037.
IThismicrowaveoven isUL listed for
installation overelectric and gas ranges.
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REGISTRATION
Federal law requires registration of all microwave If you move or are not the original owner of this oven,
ovens. To comply with the law, please fill out the you must, by law, renew the registration. Send the
CUSTOMER REGISTRATION CARD packaged in renewal registration information to:
the oven.Maytag Warranty Administration
1. Check the model andserial numbers on the card to P.O. Box 4970
see that they match the numbers on the rating label. Cleveland,Tennessee37320-4970
Rating label is located on the inside of the oven Renewal Registration information must provide:
cavity. If the numbers on the card are not the same as a) Your name and address and b) the microwave
those on the rating label cross out the numbers on the oven's model and serial numbers.
card and write in the numbers as they appear on the
rating label.
2. Mall the card. The return address is included on the
reverse side of card.
MICROWAVING TIPS
•Make sure all cookware used in your microwave • Paper towels,waxed paper and plastic wrap
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can be usedto cover dishes in ordertoretain
casseroles, cookingdishes, measuring cups,custard moisture and prevent spattering.Be sure tovent
cups, potteryorchina dinnerware which does not plastic wrap so steam can escape.
have metallic trimor glaze with a metallicsheen•Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
can be used.Some cookware is labeled"suitableor rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
for microwaving."° Steam buildsup pressure in foodswhich are
•If you are not f_.._._.. _.._. tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
sure if a dish ispotatoes,egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
microwave-safe, __ bursting.
use this test: Place
inthe oven both
the dishyou are Ifyou use a meatthermometer while cooking, make
testing anda glass sure it is safeforuse inmicrowaveovens.
measuringcup
filled with 1 cupof
water--set the measuring cupeither in ornexttothe
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your Rest periods (whenthe microwave energy cycles off)
microwave cooking. The power levels on your give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat _,
microwave oven can be compared to the surface to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or fuI1 with Power Level 3--the defrost cycle. If microwave
power is the fastest way to cook and gives youenergy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would I,_,
100% power. Each power level gives youmicrowave cook before the inside was defrosted.O
energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is Here are some examplesofuses for variouspower
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is levels:
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need POWER LEVEL BEST USES
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done boiling liquids.
on HIGH (Power Level 10). Alower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles _,,o
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better and reheating.
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing
levelwhen cooking foodsthathave a tendency tosuch as stews andless tender
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes, cuts of meat. ,_
Low 3 Defrostingwithout cooking; _*
simmering; delicate sauces. CI_
Warm 1 Keeping food warm without _._
overcooking; softening butter. _,_o
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE -.-
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This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to The fan will automatically turnoff when the internal ,,_°
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop parts are cool. It may stay on for 30minutes or more
or range beneath it.Itautomatically turns on at a low after the range and microwave controls have been
speed if it senses too much heat. turned off._,_
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you 0
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan
has come on to protect the internal parts of the
microwave. _,_
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allowsyou to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It'sdesigned to he easy to useand understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, cooking time 10. VENT FAN. Press HI,LOor OFF for the
or temperature, power level being used, cooking different fan speeds.
mode and instructions. 11.AUTODEFROST. Touch this pad and food
2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic weight, then START. The oven automatically
Power Level 3 (Low). sets power levels and defrosting time.
3.TIME COOK1 AND2. Microwave for a 12. TEMP COOK/HOLD.Use the temperature
selected amount of time using automatic Power probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once
Level 10 (High). food reachespreset temperature, ovenswitchesto
4. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of HOLD setting and maintains that temperature
a varietyof foodsusing different timesand until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
power levels. 13. COOK: Touch this pad, a code number and
5.POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged weight of food for quick cooking of a variety of
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces, foods using different times and power levels.
Noneed to touch START,the ovenwill start 14. AUTOROAST. Insert probe.Touch this pad,
immediately, the desirednumber padfor the code, then START.
6.POWERLEVEL,Touch this pad before enteringThe oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic
another power level number if you want tochange preset program.
from automatic Power Level 10(High) for 15. + 30SECONDS. Press this padfor 30seconds of
cooking or PowerLevel 3 (Low) for defrosting, cook time, toadd 30seconds tothe cook time as
7. CLOCKSET. Touch this pad toenter time of day it's counting down or touch this padfor an
or check time of day while microwaving. Toset "instant on" for 30 seconds.
clock, firsttouch CLOCK pad and thenenter time 16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number the microwave.
pads 1, 3 and 0 and "1:30" will appear in display. 17. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter
Then touchSTART orCLOCKpad. Toreset or whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch
change time, simply repeat above process. 4 and MINUTE.
8.AUTOSTART.Allows you toprogram your 18. START. After all selections are made, touch this
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day-- pad to start the oven.
up to a 12-hour delay, 19. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
9. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
microwave energy. It functions as either akitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a 20. LIGHT. Touch ONto turn on the surface light.
delay timer before time or temperature cooking. Touch NIGHT to turn on the night light.
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fl_ HILO OFF ONNIGHT OFF
When YouPlug in the Oven
The display panel displays "88888","18 POWER" "PROBE"Appears on the Display:
and all of the oven functions.After 15seconds, all • Probe has been forgotten whenAuto Roastor
lights disappearand "RESET" appears in the upper Temp Cook/Holdfunction is being used.
portion. Touchthe CLEAR/OFF pad, setthe Clock
andoven isready for use. • Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
This will happen anytime thereis a poweroutage.
Clock Display On/Off Feature
The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you toturnthe clock display on
or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to
turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot
be used while a cookingfeature isin use.
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FEATURF,S OF YOUR OVEN
1. Door Handle. Pull to opendoor. Door must be 7. TouchControlPanel and Digital Display. For
securely latched for oven to operate, detailed information on eachfeature, seeYour
2. Door Latches. TouchControlPanel section.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows 8. Hood Controls.
cooking tobe viewed while keeping microwaves Vent Fan. Press HI,LO or OFF.
confined in oven. Light. Press ON,NIGHT orOFF.
4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must 9. Grease Filters.
be securely inserted into receptaclebefore oven 10. Cooktop Light.
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking. 11. Automatic Cooking Guide.
5. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook/Hold 12. Oven Floor.
andAutoRoast functions only. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
6. Shelf. Lets you microwaveseveral foodsat once. located on the inside walls of the microwaveoven.
Foodmicrowavesbest when placed directly on the
oven floor. Use thisshelf only when cooking foods
on 2 levels. (See Safety Instructions and Oven
Shelf section for special instructions.)
Cooking Complete Reminder This is to certifyC.EM. SONES
(For all cooking features except Temp Cook/Hold that this unit has at 0.10 WG 7.2 Vert.
and Auto Roast code 4) been tested in 300 Vert. 6.8 Hot.
conformance 300 Hor.
Toremind you that youhavefood in the oven, the with AMCA
oven will display "End" and beeponce a minute
until you either open the oven door or touch the Bulletin No. 210.
CLEAR/OFF pad.
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HOW TOUSE THE MIN/SEC TIMER
The Min/Sec Timer Using a Holding Time
The Min/See Timer has 3 timing functions: The Min/Sec Timer can also be used to program a
•It operates asaminutetimer."holding time" between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
• It canbe set to delay cooking. 99 seconds. Aholding or standing time may be found
• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting, in someof your own recipesor ina cookbook.
The Min/Sec Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC To delay cooking up to 99minutesand99 seconds,
MIN/SEC TIMER pad. touch either TIME COOK 1 AND 2, TEMP
TIMER COOK/HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook
time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER
Step2:Touch number pad 3 and MIN/SEC and enter number of minutes todelay cooking. When
pad for 3 minutes and no seconds, delaying Temp Cook/Hold orAuto Roast cooking,
Step3: TouchSTART. Display shows time counting besure probe isinfood. Touch START. Timer will
down. The timer signals when time is up. count down to zero and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
25 minutes. Here's how to do it: Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place inoven. 10 minutes.
Step2: Touch TIME Step 6: Touch TIME COOK 1 AND 2 pad.
! TIME IDEFROST pad'DEFROST cookingStep 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for25 minutes oftime.
Step 3:Touch pads l, 5 and MINUTE for15 minutes []Step 8: Touch START. As each
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on START function isautomatically
power level 3 but can be changed by touching the [ ] performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.) function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes "End".
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COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook 1
Time Cookallows you to microwave for a preset Because automatic Power Level10 is recommended
amountof time. for thiscup of coffee, there is no need to change the
Power Level l0 (High) is recommended for most power level. (If Power Level10 isnot appropriate,
cooking, but you maychange thisformore flexibility,see "How to Change Power Level" below.)
To become betteracquainted with time cooking, make [Step4: Touch START.
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.[START
Step1: Fill a cup IIIl_ll I
2/3 full of water, add ill I{] I _ Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
1 teaspoon of instant ______ "End". The oven, light and fan shut off.
coffee and stir to
dissolve. Use a cup Step6: Open the door.
that has no metal If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
decoration and is close the door and press STARTto resume cooking.
microwave-safe (refer If there is not time remaining on the rimer you must
to Microwaving Tips reset the timer to resume cooking.
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK l AND 2. How to Change Power Level WhenSetting
Step 3: Select your time. Touchpads1,0 and 0 for Time Cook 1
1minute. 1. Press TIMECOOK 1 AND 2.
2. Select cookingrime.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
Using the Time Cook 2 Feature
The Time Cook 2 feature lets you set 2 time cooking The microwave ovenwill start and the time setfor
functions within one program. This is ideal if you "COOKTIME I" will count down. Also, "POWER
want to change power levels during your cooking 10" or the power level selected for "COOK TIME I"
operations. Here's how to do it. will be displayed.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave- At the end of "COOK TIME I", the second power
safe container and close the door. level is displayed and the time for "COOKTIME II"
Step2: Touch TIME COOK 1 AND 2. is shown counting down.
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End".
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
Step4: Now is the time to change the power level If you interrupt Time Cook to cheek the food, simply
if you don't want full power for TIME COOK 1. close the door and press START toresume cooking.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select power.) If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
Step 5: Touch TIME COOK 1 AND 2 again.
Step6: Set your second cook time.
Step7: Change the power level for TIME COOK2.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select power.)
Step8:Press START.
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The Quick Cook Feature
The Quick Cook feature is a short-cut method to To Quick Cook your food or beverage:
set time for 1-5minutes. Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to5 minutes
of cooking at PowerLevel 10. For example,touch the
_1-] _ _3-] _-] _-_ 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Noneed to touch _,_
START,the ovenwill start immediately.
_6-] _] _-] _9-] _0-_ The oven will signal and tum off automatically
whenfinished. _,
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How to Use Auto Start _
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
oven to begin cookingat a preset time of day--up (Be sure your microwave ovenclock shows the _
to a 12-hourdelay, correct time of day.) ¢D
| Step1: Touch AUTO START pad. Step 3:Enter your desired cooking program.AUTO ]Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
START automatically start atthe desired time. The display
will show the time you entered. The time of day may
be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
+30 Seconds
The + 30Secondsfeature provides a convenient way This pad may also be used asa quick cook for 30
to extend cooking time by 30 seconds whilethe ovensecondsof cooking.No need to touch START,the
timer is countingdown.It will add 30 seconds to the ovenwill start immediately.
time showneach timethe pad is touched.
POPCORN
Step 1: Removethe outerwrapper fromthe
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the microwave popcorn.
Popcorn program. Step 2: Open oven door andplacepackage of
popcorn in the center of the oven flooras directed by
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with the package instructions. Close oven door.
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. No need totouch
3.5 ounces. START, the oven will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favoritepopcorn isnot completely popped,If your favoritepopcorn is overcooked, thereis a
there isasimpleadjustment you can make. simpleadjustment you can make.
Touchthe POPCORNITouchthe POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start I
immediately.) Then touch II_ _'_ _ _ pad. (The oven willstartimmediately.)Then touch l_F'I
number pad 9. A plus sign [I[.J_
wilt appear on the disp!ay signnumberwillPadappearl"aonminuSthe LJ I "_
beside the word POP . display beside the word
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time "POP". The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
is being provided, cooking time is being provided. 13

REHEAT
The Reheat feature is ashort-term program to Touch just 3 pads touse Reheat codes 1to6 to reheat
automatically reheat a previously cooked food. many popular foods. See the Reheat Guide below.
The oven turns off automatically after a preset
amount of time.
Reheat One Serving To Reheat More Than One Serving
The Reheatprogram makes it asnap to reheat many Reheat codes 1 through 5 let youheat up to three
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 servings. To add more than one serving, just touch
(see Reheat Guide below), number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.
Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad. The word "SERV"
Step 2: Touch anumber pad from 1 to 6 to select a and a number will be I'_. Ei1_[I]
food group, displayed to show how ._l
Step3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and turn many servings have
been selected. I II
off automatically when finished.
The serving size may even be changed or added after
touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
"SERV" and a number will be displayed briefly to
show that serving size has been changed.
Reheat Guide
Serving Time per
Code Display Size Serving Foods Recommended
1PASTA1-3 2 min. 10sec. Pasta
2 MEATS 1-3 l min. 30 sec. Meats, casseroles, pizza
3 VEGS 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Fruits and vegetables
4 bEV 1-3 1 min. 30 sec. Beverages
5 SAUCE 1-3 1 min. 15 sec. Sauces and gravies
6PLATE - 3 rain. 45 sec. 2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each
CAUTION: Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature.
Some areas may be extremely hot: After removing food from the oven,
we recommend that all reheated foods be stirred, if possible, to even out
the temperature.
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COOK
Use the Cook featurewhen cooking a varietyof Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch the COOK pad.
foods. The oven automatically setsthe cooking Touch a number pad from 1 to9 toselect the desired
imes and powerlevels for you. food group. Enterthe food weight in ounces, then
touch the STARTpad.
The oven calculates cooking time and changes power
levels during cooking togive even cooking results.
How to Use the Cook Feature _"
Step1: Remove the food from the package, place in Step4: Enter weight. For example, touch 1 and 8
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door. for 18 ounces. After 5 seconds "START" flashes on
the display.
Step2: Touch the COOK pad.
Step 3: Touch number Step5: Touch the START pad.
Forbadexample,°fdesiredtouchfOOdcode. I_[fJ._ C • r STARTOven will begin cooking.
S f Touching the COOK pad during
number pad 1 for canned ENTER cooking will display the remaining
vegetables. The code WEIGHtCOOE Cook time. Oven displays "End"
number and food type you when cooking is done.
selected will appear on the display.
"ENTER WEIGHT" will flash.
Cook Code Guide
Cook Weight
Food Code Limit (OZ) Comments
Canned 1 4 to18 oz. Use microwave-safe casseroleor bowl.
Vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Frozen 2 4 to16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Fresh 3 4 to16oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Potatoes 4 8 to40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place side by side onoven floor.
Fish 5 4 to16 oz. Use oblong,square orrounddish.
Cover with plastic wrap. (_
4 to40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Chicken 6
Pieces Cover with wax paper. ""
Ground Meat7 8 to48 oz. Use roundcasserole dish. Crumble meat intodish.
(Beef, Pork, Cover with wax paper.
Turkey)
Bacon 8 2 to10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 toa layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
Pizza9 4 to16oz. Follow package instructions toprepare pizza for
(frozen microwaving.
microwaveable)
15

DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of To become betteracquainted with the defrostfunction,
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
a microwave oven. following the stepsbelow.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for no metal.
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting Step 2" Touch TIME DEFROST.
time and power levels for you.[ TIME ]
•Power level 3 is automatically set whenyou press [ DEFROST I
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility. Step3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help. recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes.
How to Change Power Level Step4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed,
the oven signals and flashes "End," then automatically
1. Press TIME DEFROST. shuts off.
2. Select defrosting time. Step5: Turn the package over, close the door and
3. Press POWER LEVEL. repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
4. Select power, defrosting time and touch START.
5. Press START. Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End,"
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in _ •For even defrosting,
paper or plastic can _ some foods need to be
be defrosted in the broken up or separated
package. Tightly part of the way through
closed packages the defrosting time. --
should be slit, pierced • Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as
directed by package. Plastic storage containers • Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
should be at least partially uncovered, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
defrosted and rnicrowaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q. When Ipress START, I hear a dull, thumping Q. Can Idefrost small items in a hurry?
noise. What is it? A. Yes,but they willneed morefrequent attention
A. This sound isnormal. It isletting you knowthe than usual. Raise the powerlevel after entering
magnetron is in operation,the time by touching the desired powerlevel pad.
Power Level 7 cutsthe total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power Level10 cuts the total defrosting
time toapproximately 1/3.During either, rotateor
stir food frequently.
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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
for many foods, because the oven automatically switches to"Hold"
Use TempCook/Hold to cookavarietyoffoodsto setting after reaching the preset food temperature and
the desiredfinished food temperature. The Time maintains that temperature until you touch the
Cook 1and 2 setting is recommended for batters,CLEAR/OFF pad.
doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult NOTE: Ovenautomatically switches to"Hold" t_
to cook precisely with the probe, whenpreset food temperature is reached. m
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The Temperature Probe =
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The temperature probe is a food thermometer that _'
Handle Sensor
gauges the internal temperature of your food. Cable [(" _/ |_ "_
(Its appearance may vary from picture shown.) _n_ (/)) _ _ _.]
The probe mustbe usedwhen using Temp Cook/Hold _ ,,,,o
or AutoRoast. Touse the probe properly, follow
directions in the Automatic Roasting section. ¢_
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Inserttemperature probe and attach probe Step 6: When160°Eisreached, the ovenwill sound
securely in oven wall.Closethe door. and display "Hold." The ovenwill thenhold the
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad. temperature.
Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°E [ ] Step7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
CLEAR pad to stop the cycle.
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Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL OFF
I POWER pad. Touch 5 for medium power.
LEVELStep 8: Remove probe and foodfrom the oven.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature
of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show
"COOL"; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up. (_
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Cooking Tips =
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•Usea lowerpower level;foods will heat more • Cover foodsloosely formoisturecontrol and quick, _,
evenly though requiring more time. even heating. '-_
• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted ° Insert the probe horizontally intothe center meaty m
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle "-
in frozen foods, does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did"PROBE"flash on the display after IQ. CanIleave my probe in the oven if it's not
touched the START pad? inserted in food?
A. "PROBE"willflash if you don't seatthe A. No,if it touches the ovenwall,it may damage
cable end of the probe securely into the receptaclethe oven.
in the ovenwallorif you touchthe TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe. 17

AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
automatically sets the defrosting times and power pounds and tenths of a pound (seeConversion Guide
levels for you. below). Then touchSTART pad.
The oven calculalzs defrosting time and changespower
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located on the Twiceduring defrosting, [ ]
inside front of oven when you open the door. the o,ven beeps 4 times | 1_ _ /
It shows minimum and maximum food weights for and'TURn" flashes. | B [
a variety of foods. Youwill need to know your food Follow the directions in | L_ B*'_
weight before setting Auto Defrost. the Auto Defrost Guide [
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in ovenon for what to do at the first
microwave-safe dish and close door. and second signal. Then close the door and
touch START pad. (Defrosting continues during
Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. "TURn" display.
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes
pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
approximately 5 seconds "START" flashes. CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows defrost
time counting down.
Stand Time Conversion Guide
After Auto Defrosting, meatneeds to stand in order to
letthe insidedefrost.You may takethe food out of the If weight of food isstated in pounds and ounces
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are or kilograms and grams, the weight must be
given in the Auto Defrost Guide. converted to pounds and tenths (.1) of a pound.
Kilograms Ounces Pounds
0.05 1-2 .1
0.10 34 .2
0.15 5 .3
0.20 6-7 .4
0.25 8 .5
0.30 9-10 .6
0.35 13 .8
0.40 14-15 .9
0.45 16 1.0
0.50 17-18 1.1
0.55 19-20 1.2
0.60 21 1.3
0.65 22-23 1.4
0.70 23 1.5
0.75 25-26 1.6
0.80 27-28 1.7
0.85 30-31 1.9
0.90 32 2.0
0.95 33-34 2.1
1.00 35-36 2.2
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME
Meat
Chops 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes
where necessary.
Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1-6.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes
pieces.
Ground Meat 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes
and break apart.
Beef Patties 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes
Roast 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Shieldif necessary. 30minutes
shield.
Ribs0.1-6.0 ]bs. Turn over.Removedefrosted 10 minutes
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Steak 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Stew 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes
separate, defrosted pieces.
Poultry
Whole Chicken 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;
shield, run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes;
(breast side up) necessary, mn cold water
in cavity.
Chicken Pieces 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1-6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper 10 minutes;
and turn over. run cold water
in cavity,
Cornish Hens (split) 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes
Seafood
Fish Fillets 0.1-6.0lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, Scallops 0.1-6.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes _,
defrosted pieces.
Whole Fish 0.1-6.0 lbs. Turn over and Hold under
shield tail and cold running _'°
head. water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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AUTOMATIC ROASTING
AutoRoast usesthetemperature probe to cook Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
to the desired serving temperature. UnlikeTempbe roasted until specified internal temperatures are
Cook, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
uses up to3powersettings whichautomatically by time.
switchduring roasting, thus providing even,
tender cooking results without overeooking.
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting
Place tender beef _ l_._._._ Place pork roast _'__
roast incooking__ incooking bag
bagontrivet in " % .. and place in
microwave-safe _ "" microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to _- _-_,. dish.
package instructions _//// -_forproper use of
cooking bag.) Insert Place meat in
probe through cooking bag horizontally into the oven with probe $
center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make to the right. Insert
sure the handle does not touch the food or top or cable end of probe
sides of the oven. firmly into
receptacle on
oven wall.
How to Roast Beef to Medium
Step 1: TouchAUTO ROAST pad. Touchnumber Step 3:After a [
pad 1. Touch START. (See the Auto Roast Guide for pre-programmed I.Jn I "--1 I
complete list of recommended codes.) food temperature is | I L[ [ !.J
NOTE: By touching _ reached, oven beeps
the AUTO ROAST _ I'_ _ I 4 times and "HOLd" CODE
pad during cooking,._[ El appears on the display.
the meat's internal FOODTEMP Step4:Food will be
temperature will be c00E held at this temperature _
displayed. ("COOL" will for 60 minutes. The oven c-I
be displayed until meat reaches 90°F.) When pad is then beeps 4 times and _ |"'f
released, doneness code reappears on the display. "End" appears.
Step2: When you select ,_-
Auto Roast codeslor [ I I 1_'_ I
2, theoven,,signals,,with4 I El |"_ |'_
beeps and TURnflashes
on the display when it s 00E
time to turn the roast over.
After you turn the roast, close the door and touch
START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the
signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
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Auto Roast Guide
• Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe• Insert probe as described in the Automatic
dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use Roasting section.
of cooking bag.)
Minimttm End Approx. Time Hold* Doneness
Food Code Temperature (minutesper pound) Minutes Display
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast Imlo
Medium 1 160°E 15-23 0MEd
Well 2 170°E 23-30 5-10 WELL
Pork (5 lb. max.)2 170°E 23-30 10 WELL
Loin Roast
Poultry (6 lb. max.) _,
Turkey Breast 3 Ig5°E 16-19 10-15 WELL
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area0
•Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)
Total rime includes time tobring foodto 180°F., and Oven switches to Hold [
hold at that temperature until done. at 180°E, and continues I.J _'_ |.__ _'_
Set Auto Simmer like holdingat 180°F. until | [ I J L 1
AutoRoast as explained C II'_ t-/you remove food and
I | [touch CLEAR/OFF COOE
inthe Automatic --9 pad. If stirring is
Roasting section, recommended, you can restart oven by touching the
Display shows "SIM" CODE START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn
and "CODE 4". oven off.
Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Final Approx. Doneness
Food Temp. Time/Hours Display Comments
Beef
Pot Roast 180°F. 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,
make sure they are completely coveredby liquid.
Chili 180°F. 5-8 SIM Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. _,
Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Chicken
Stewing 180°E 4-6SIM Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh _,
from below end andparallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2of time.
Broiler/Fryer 180°F. 3-4 SIM Same procedure as above. ¢'_
Ham/Pork
Roast 180°E 4-6 SIM Add 4 cups liquid.
Soup
Stock/Vegetable 180°E 7-10 SIM Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid.
Stir every 3 hours.
Split Pea 180°E 5-7 SIM Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.
Stir after 3 hours. 21