Quasar MQS0660 - MICROWAVE User manual

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Operating Instructions
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Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
This manual contains Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions and Maintenance of the Oven.
See Quick Guide on back cover.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FURTHER REFERENCE.

Thank you for purchasing the Quasar Microwave Oven
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven (c) Do not operate the oven if it Is
with the door open since open-door damaged It is particularly important
operation can result in harmful that the oven door close properly
exposure to microwave energy Itis and that there is no damage to the
important to not defeat or tamper (1) door (bent)
with the safety interlocks (2) hinges and iatches (broken or
loosened)
key V0 not place any object Beweer the (3) door seals and sealing surfaces
oven front face and the door, or
allow soil or cleaner residue to (d) The oven should not be adjusted or
accumulate on sealing surfaces repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel
STAPLE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE
The serial number of this product may be
found on the right side of the oven door Model No
opening You should note the model! number
and the serial number of this oven in the space Serial No
provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase for future reference Date of Purchase
© Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co , Ltd 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Operation
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Technical Specifications
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Power Consumption: 8.9 Amps, 1000 W
Output; 600 W
Outside Dimensions (H x W x D): 11%” x 18" x 12%.”
Oven Cavity Dimensions (H x W x D): The” x 1178 x 11
Operating Frequency: 2,450MHz
Uncrated Weight: Approx. 28 Ibs.
“IEC 705-88 Test procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
other cooking device
When using this electric appliance, 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
2
Read all instructions before using the appliance
Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on
back of the front cover
This appliance must be grounded Connect only
to properly grounded outlet See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 3
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the installation instructions on page 3
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—may
explode and should not be heated in this oven
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 oven is specifically designed to heat or cook
food It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use
Do not allow children to use this appliance,
unless closely supervised by an adult
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
This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment
10 Do not cover or block any openings on this
11
12
appliance
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, etc
Do not immerse the cord or plug in water
13 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces
14 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table
or counter
15 When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven
that come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth
16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity
(a) Do not overcook food Carefully attend the
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Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any
appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing the bag in the oven
(c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
the oven door closed, turn the oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off the
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
General Use
1
DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or
repairs to door, control panel housing, safety
interlock switches or any other part of the oven
DO NOT remove outer panel from oven Repairs
should only be done by a qualified service person
DO NOT operate the oven empty The microwave
energy will reflect continuously throughout the
oven causing overheating, if no food or water IS
present to absorb energy This could damage the
oven and result in the dange of fire
DO NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any
other non-food products DO NOT clean this oven
with any product that is labeled as containing
corrosive chemicals The heating of corrosive
chemicals in the oven can cause radiation leaks
DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in oven They may catch on fire
DO NOT use recycled paper products unless
the paper product is labeled as safe for
microwave oven use Recycled paper products
may contain impurities which may cause sparks
and/or fires when used
DO NOT use newspapers or paper bags for
cooking Fire can result
DO NOT hit or strike control panel Damage to
controls may occur Fire can result
DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven These could be fire hazards
POT HOLDERS should always be used when
removing items from the oven Heat is
transferred from the HOT food to the cooking
container and from the cooking container to the
glass tray The glass tray can be very HOT after
removing a cooking container from the oven
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operation instructions

INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and
examine the oven for any damage such as dents,
broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify the
dealer immediately if oven is damaged. DO NOT
install if the oven is damaged.
Placement of Oven
1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For
proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air
flow. Allow 3 inches (8 cm) of space on both sides
of the oven and 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space on top of
oven.
a. DO NOT block air vents.
If they are blocked during operation, the oven
may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal
safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will
remain inoperable until it has cooled.
b. DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface
such as a gas or electric range.
c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is
too high.
2. This oven was manufactured for household use
only.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
WARNING — Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a
qualified electrician or service person if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If itis necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
three wire extension cord that has a third blade
grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating
of the extension cord should be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the appliance.
Radio Interference
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
(See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on
page 13)
b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the
microwave oven as far as possible.
c. Use a properly installed antenna to obtain
stronger signal reception.
Wiring Requirements
1. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No
other appliance should share the circuit with the
microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse
may blow or the circuit breaker may trip, or the
nm
food may cook slower than times recommended
in this manual.
specified on this microwave oven (120 V). Using a
higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a
Using a lower voltage will cause slow cooking.
Quasar is NOT responsible for damage resulting
voltage.
3. The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP,
a standard a
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encountered,
it is the
consumer to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong outlet.
prong adaptor may be made where LOCAL
CODES PERMIT it. Unless the cover screw is
adaptor grounding plate to the cover screw will
not ground the oven. If there is any doubt that the
is. grounded,
have it
an electrician.
Power Supply
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the
marked electrical rating of the cord set or
electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the extension
cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as
fire or other accident causing oven damage.
from the use of the oven with other than specified
120 VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. Where
outlet is
personal responsibility and obligation of the
4. A TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS with a two
grounded through the house wiring, attaching the
cover screw
checked by AK OY f
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
extension cord should be at least as great as the
(3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it
over accidentally.

Practical Hints
Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
1) HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS /
SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
* Do not use your oven for home canning or the
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up
and the jar may explode. Your oven cannot
maintain the food at the proper canning
temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil
and be dangerous to consume.
e Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture
content can dry out, burn or catch on fire.
* Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in
your oven.
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends on time set and weight
of food. If you use a smaller portion than
recommended and cook at the time for the
recommended portion, fire can result.
If a fire occurs, turn the oven off and leave the
oven door closed. Disconnect the power cord or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
2) POPCORN
Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven
corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in
its own package is also available. Follow popcorn
manufacturers' directions and use a brand suitable
for the wattage of your microwave oven. This
oven is rated at 600 W. Never leave oven
unattended when popping popcorn. Allow the
popcorn bag to cool before opening it. To prevent
steam burns, always open the bag away from your
face and body.
CAUTION:
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn,
follow recommended package instructions. If
these instructions are not followed, the
popcorn may not pop adequately or may ignite
and cause a fire. .
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
* Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave
oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and
may cause damage to the oven and perhaps
result in burns. Microwave utensils may not be
able to withstand the temperature of the hot oil,
and could shatter.
4) EGGS
* Do not heat eggs in their shell in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.
5) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
* Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash
and sausages are examples of foods with
nonporous skins. These types of foods must
be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent
their bursting.
* Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until just done.
Overcooking causes dehydration and may cause a
fire. Use recommended weights or fire may occur.
6) LIQUIDS
e Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air.
Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven
without first stirring. Stir after heating.
7) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL
e Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving.
Use potholders when removing utensils from the
oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap
covers from cooking utensils to avoid burns.
e The glass tray will get hot during cooking. It
should be allowed to cool before handling or
before paper products, such as paper plates or
microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven
for microwave cooking.
* When using foil, skewers, warming rack or
utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at least
1-inch (2.5 mm) of space between metal
materia! and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs
(sparking), remove metal material (skewers etc.)
and/or transfer to a non-metallic container.
e Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as
arcing may occur.
8) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
* Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain
a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic
fiber may cause the towel! to ignite.
e Do not use paper bags or recycled paper
products in the microwave oven.
9) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
* Browning dishes or grills are designed for
microwave cooking only. Always follow
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Do
not preheat browning dish more than 8 minutes.
è If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave
cooking, prepare according to package directions.
Do not use a wire twist-tie to close bag.
10) THERMOMETERS
* Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in
your oven. Arcing may occur.
11) BABY FORMULA / FOOD
e Do not heat baby formula or food in the
microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the
food may appear warm while the interior can
burn the infant's mouth and esophagus.
12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
e When reheating pastry products, check
temperature of any fillings before eating. Some
foods have fillings which heat faster and can be
extremely hot while the surface remains warm to
the touch (ex. jelly donuts).
13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
* Do not use the oven for any reason other than
the preparation of food.
e Do not leave oven unattended while in use.

Cookware and Utensil Guide
ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Yes Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or
Aluminum Foil for poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
Shielding only close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only.
Check browning dish information for instructions and heating
chart. Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
Brown paper bags | | No J | May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for
Microwave-Safe only Yes microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the
dish, "Oven-Microwave Proof."
Disposable polyester Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Paperboard Dishes Can be purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton
Frozen Dinner Tray Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than %-inch
Metal (2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch
(2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil
Microwave-safe tray in the oven at a time. For containers more than %-inch (2 cm)
deep, remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe
Browning Dish
container.
Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware and
Ceramic, only
Metal Twist Ties | No. | They may cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Follow manufacturers’ directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton
string. Do not close with metal twist tie, Make six %-inch (1 cm)
slits by closure.
: Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short
Paper Paige & Napkins cooking times such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & Napkins Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Plastic Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating.” Check
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. If in doubt, use the
container test listed below.
Oven Cooking Bag
Microwave-Safe only manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some microwave-
Cookware and safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with high
Storage Dishes fat content.
: Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to
Plasie Foam cups bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Plastic Wrap Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
: Use only for short term reheating.
SHAW VKE NOGA Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only Yes Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Conventional No Not suitable for use in microwave oven.
Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1 -cup glass measure with water and
place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute at HIGH. If the container
is microwave oven-safe, the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If
the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should not be used. This test cannot be used
for plastic containers.

Food Characteristics
Bone and Fat: Both bone and fat affect cooking.
Bones may cause irregular cooking. Meat next to
the tips of bones may overcook while meat
positioned under a large bone, such as a ham
bone, may be undercooked. Large amounts of fat
absorb microwave energy and the meat next to
these areas may overcook.
Density: Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes
or rolls take less time to cook than heavy, dense
foods such as potatoes and roasts.
Quantity: Two potatoes take longer to cook than
one potato. As the quantity of the food increases so
does the cooking time.
When cooking small amounts of food such as one
Cooking Techniques
or two potatoes, do not leave oven unattended. The
moisture content in the food may decrease and a
fire could result.
Shape: Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin
end of a drumstick will cook more quickly than the
meaty end. To compensate for irregular shapes,
place thin parts toward the center of the dish and
thick parts toward the edge.
Size: Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick
pieces.
Starting Temperature: Foods that are room
temperature take less time to cook than if they are
refrigerator temperature or frozen.
Spacing: Individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes and appetizers, will cook more evenly if
placed in the oven equal distances apart. When
possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern.
Browning: Foods will not have the same brown
appearance as conventionally cooked foods. Meats
and poultry may be coated with browning sauce,
Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce or shake-on
browning sauce. To use, combine browning sauce
with melted butter or margarine; brush on before
cooking.
Piercing: Foods with skins or membranes must be
pierced, scored or have a strip of skin peeled before
cooking to allow steam to escape. Pierce whole egg
yolks and whites, clams, oysters, chicken livers,
scallops, whole potatoes and whole vegetables.
Whole apples or new potatoes should have a 1-inch
strip of skin peeled before cooking. Score sausage,
frankfurters and hot dogs.
Covering: As with conventional cooking, moisture
evaporates during microwave cooking. Casserole
lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When
using plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by folding
back part of the plastic wrap from the edge of the
dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove
plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time. When
removing plastic wrap covers, as well as any glass
lids, be careful to remove them away from you to
avoid steam burns. Various degrees of moisture
retention are also obtained by using wax paper or
paper towels. However, unless specified, a recipe is
cooked uncovered.
Shielding: Thin areas of meat and poultry cook
more quickly than meaty portions. To prevent
overcooking, these thin areas can be shielded with
strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be
used to hold the foil in place.
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Timing: A range in cooking time is given in each
recipe. The time range compensates for the
uncontrollable differences in food shapes, starting
temperature and regional preferences. Always cook
food for the minimum cooking time given in the
recipe and check for doneness. If the food is
undercooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add
time to an undercooked product. Once the food is
overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring: Stirring is usually necessary during
microwave cooking. We have noted when stirring is
helpful, using the words once, twice, frequently or
occasionally to describe the amount of stirring
necessary .
Rearranging: Rearrange small items such as
chicken pieces, shrimp, hamburger patties or pork
chops. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center
and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish .
Turning: It is not possible to stir some foods to
redistribute the heat. At times microwave energy will
concentrate in one area of a food. To help insure
even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn
over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway
through cooking.
Stand Time: Most foods will continue to cook by
conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. in
meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise 5°F
to 15°F if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to
15 minutes. Casseroles and vegetables need a
shorter amount of standing time, but this standing
time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking
in the center without overcooking on the edges.
Testing for Doneness: The same tests for
doneness used in conventional cooking may be
used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when
fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is done when
juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely.
Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque.

FEATURE DIAGRAM
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CONTROL PANEL
(a) Door Release Button
(b) internal Air Vents
(c) Door Safety Lock System
(d) External Air Vents
(e) Contro! Panel
(f) Identification Plate
(g) Glass Tray
(h) Roller Ring
MQS0660
4 Froz. Pizza (singie) 9 Pasta
5 Froz Vegetables
Select recipe
by number pads
LEVEL
»
10, Meal ina Cup
M AUTO AUTO |
POWER | DEFROST | REHEAT
(ib / kg)
(1-2 servings,
1) Display Window
2) AUTO COOK Pad
3) SERVING/WEIGHT Pad
4) POWER LEVEL Pad
5) AUTO DEFROST Pad
6) AUTO REHEAT Pad
7) Number Pads
8) TIMER Pad
9) CLOCK Pad
A) HOLD/CLEAR Pad
Before cooking One tap clears your instruction
Dunng cooking One tap temporanly stops the cooking
process A second tap cancels all your instructions
and the time of day or dot appears on the screen
B) START Pad
One tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is
opened or HOLD/CLEAR Pad is pressed once
during oven operation, START Pad must be
pressed again to restart oven
C) Door Release Button
Just press it to open the door If the door is opened
dunng the cooking process, the cooking process will
pause Cooking will resume as soon as the door is
closed and the START Pad is pressed The oven tight
will stay on or will turn on whenever the door is opened
Beep Sound
When a pad is pressed correctly, a beep will be
heard If a pad is pressed and no beep is heard, the
unit did not or cannot accept the instruction The
oven will beep twice between programmed stages
At the end of any completed program, the oven will
beep 5 times

Conversion Power & Time Setting
The oven automatically displays weight in imperial How do | program power and time?
If you wish to use metric system, press START Pad
once directly after plugging the oven in, the indicator
shows g/kg The indicator will show oz/lb or g/kg 5 minutes
when you have to set the weight (e g , after pressing
AUTO DEFROST Pad)
e Select power level
(according to the chart
Clock
Setting
below)
*
Set
cooking
time
using
Example
To
set
11:25
number
pads
(up
to
99
minutes and 99 seconds for
1. * Press
» Dot blinks
a single stage)
* Press START
» Cooking will start
The time in the Display
Window will begin to count
down
To recall the selected
power level during cooking,
press POWER LEVEL Pad
* Enter time of day using the
number pads
» Time appears in the
Display Window, dot is
blinking
NOTE
1 For 2 or 3 stage cooking, repeat steps 1 and 2
above before pressing START Pad
* Press 2 When selecting HIGH power, you can start from
»Dot stops blinking, time of step 2
day is entered and locked
[ Pes [ eerie | Power |
into Display Window
NOTE P 100 HIGH
1 You can use the oven without setting the clock dEF DEFROST
2 There is no a m orpm settings Clock is a 12 P 70 MEDIUM-HIGH
hour
display
P
50
MEDIUM
P 30 MEDIUM-LOW
3 To reset time of day, repeat the steps above P 10LOW
4 The clock will retain time setting only when
plugged into power source
5 Oven will not operate while dot is blinking
Child Safety Lock
This feature allows the prevention of use by children
(not including door mechanism)
You can set Child Lock when the Display Window
shows a dot or time of day
To Set
* Press 3 times
»"CHILD" appears in the
Display Window
To Cancel
1.
*
Press
3
times
»
Dot
or
time
of
day
reappears in the Display
Window

Auto Cooking
This feature gives you the convenience of utilizing preset microwave settings for these food categories All you
need to do is select the food category and quantity Then touch START It’s that simple (If your food is slightly
different from those listed, you will want to use your own setting (see page 8 for Power & Time Settings)
ex To Cook 2 Hot Dogs
«Press AUTO COOK
* Use the number pads to
select recipe
(e g Hot dog is 2)
* Press SERVING/WEIGHT
to select correct number of
servings (according to the
chart below)
* Press START
» Cooking time will appear
in the Display Window
and begin to count down
Bacon | 854eee | Place slices of bacon on a microwaveabie rack and cover with
waxed paper or paper towel
Hot Dog 1,2,3 pieces Pierce Skin. Watch carefully
Oatmeal 1,2,3 servings Following manufacturers' directions for amount of liquid, covenng or
stirnng Use large contarner to prevent boil over
4,802
(115, 225 g)
; )
Froz Pizza
(single) Follow manufacturers' directions for covering or removing covers
5 Frozen 5, 10, 16 oz For best results, do not use frozen foods packaged in foil trays
Vegetables (150, 300, 450 g) Halfway through cooking, rearrange or stir
6 Frozen 11, 15 oz
Dinners (300, 430 g
Vegetables 4, 8, 120z Cover with lid or plastic wrap Add from 2 tbsp to
(110 ,300, 450g) 1/4 cup of water Stir occasionally during cooking Let
stand, covered, 3-5 minutes before serving
1.2,3 pieces Potatoes must be pierced several times before
(6-802 each) cooking Place on a microwave-safe dish
Do not cover
2c water, 4t salt, t oil | Place 1%-quarts of water, 1 tbsp oil and 1
3c water, 4t salt, 1t oil | tsp saltina 4 qt casserole Cover with lid
4c water, Xt salt, 4T oil] After beep, add pasta After cooking, rinse
5c water, it salt, 1T oil| pasta with cold water
10 Meal in a Cup 7502 1050z Follow manufacturers' directions
Potato
2,
Pasta 4,6, 80z
(55, 110, 170, 225 g)

Auto Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost meat, poultry and
seafood by weight without setting time
Example: To defrost 1 2 Ib of meat
AUTO * Press
DEFROST Weight system will be
(ib / kg) indicated. Dot blinks
* Set the weight of the food
using the number pads
Weight of the frozen food
must be programmed in
pounds and tenths of a pound,
not ounces See chart below
Press| 1 | »(2] for 1 2 Ibs
* Press
»Defrosting time appears in
the Display Window and
begins to count down
NOTE
1 The shape and size of the food will determine the
maximum weight the oven can accommodate The
recommended maximum weight of meat is 4 Ibs
(1 8 kg), poultry, 6 Ibs. (2.7 kg) and seafood, 3
Ibs (1 4 kg)
2 The oven beeps once during the defrosting cycle to
signal that the food needs to be turned or
rearranged To prevent overdefrosting, thin areas or
edges can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil
3 For best results, the minimum recommended weight
is Q 5 Ib (220 g)
4 Stand time or power level may be programmed
after Auto Defrost
Conversion Chart
Follow this chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a
pound into tenths of a pound If a piece of meat
weighs 1 95 pounds or 1 pound 14 ounces, program
1 9 pounds
Hundredths of Tenths of
Ounces a Pound a Pound
o e
0 1
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
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Auto Reheat
This feature allows you to reheat 1 to 2 servings of
precooked room temperature and refrigerator
temperature foods without setting power and time
Example: To reheat 2 cups of soup
AUTO * Press until the desired
number of servings
appears in the Display
twice Window
REHEAT
(1-2 servings}
* Press
»Time appears in the
Display Window and
begins to count down
NOTE
1 Auto Reheat can be programmed for 1 to 2
servings
2 The recommended food items and approximate
weights are listed in the chart below
Plate of Food
Meat, Poultry
Casseroles
Side Dishes
uum
Refng
Refrig
Refrig
or Room
Refrig
or Room
Soups,
Sauces, Gravy
For best results follow these recommendations
1 All foods must be previously cooked
2 Foods should aiways be covered loosely with
plastic wrap, wax paper or casserole lid
3 All foods should have a covered stand time of 3
to 5 minutes
4 DO NOT reheat bread and pastry products Use
manual power and time
5 DO NOT reheat beverages

Timer Setting
This feature allows you to program a Stand Time after cooking is completed and to program the oven as
Minute Timer and/or to program Delay Start
To Use as a Kitchen Timer:
Example To count 5 minutes
» Set desired amount of time
using the number pads (up
to 99 minutes and 99
seconds)
* Press
» Time will count down
without oven operating
To Set Stand Time:
Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking
(3 mins at MEDIUM Power)
* Set the desired cooking
program (see page 8 "Power
& Time Setting")
e Set desired amount of
Stand Time using the
number pads (up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds)
* Press
» Cooking will start After
cooking, stand time will
count down without oven
operating
To Set Delay Start:
Example To delay the start of cooking 5
minutes before setting the cooking
program of MED for 3 minutes.
2.
* Set desired amount of
delayed time using the
5 00
number pads (up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds)
(taut | ¢ Set the desired cooking
z
program
(see
page
8
for
Med = 4 times directions)
300
* Press
» Delayed time will count
down
Then cooking will start
NOTES:
1 If oven door is opened dunng the Stand Time or
Kitchen Timer, the time on the screen will continue to
count down
2 Delay Start cannot be programmed before any
Auto Control Function
This is to prevent the starting temperature of the
food from rising before defrosting or cooking
begins A change in the starting temperature
could cause inaccurate cooking results
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Microwave Shortcuts
Butter, Melted, pound
Butter, Softened, 4 pound
Chocolate, Melted,
1 square (1 oz )
Chocolate, Melted,
% cup chips
Bacon, Separated,
1 Ib
Cream Cheese,
Softened, 3 oz
Cup of Water (boiling)
1 cup (8 oz )
2 cups (16 oz )
Cup of Milk (scalded)
1 cup (8 oz )
2 cups (16 oz )
Coconut, Toasted,
^ cup
Ground Beef, Browned,
1 Ib
Ice Cream, Softened,
% gallon
Nuts, Roasted,
% cup
Sesame Seeds, Toasted,
% cup
Brown sugar, Softened
To Remove Oven Odors
TIME
(in minutes)
1
MEDIUM-LOW %
LOW -2
- ig
2-3
2-3
Nd | |
MEDIUM-LOW
HIGH 4
HIGH 6%
MED-HIGH
MED-HIGH
34 - 4%
DIRECTIONS
Remove wrapper and place
butter in a microwave-safe dish
Remove wrapper and place
chocolate in dish. Stir before
adding more time Chocolate
holds tts shape even when
softened
Remove wrapper After heating, use
a plastic spatula to separate slices
Remove wrapper and place in
a bowl
Heated liquids can erupt if not
mixed with air Do not heat
liquids in your microwave oven
without stirring first Stir after
heating
Place in a pre plate or bowl
Stir every 30 seconds
Crumble in microwave-safe
colander set in another dish
Stir twice
Spread nuts in 9-inch pie plate
Stir twice
Place in a small bowl Stir twice
Place 1 cup hard brown sugar in
dish with a slice of bread or a wedge
of apple Cover with plastic wrap
Combine 1 to 14 cups of water with
the juice and peel of one lemon in a
small bowl After heating, wipe
interior of oven with damp cloth
Repeat as needed

Care of Your Microwave Oven
BEFORE CLEANING. Unplug oven at socket of
the wall outlet If impossible, leave oven door open
to prevent oven from accidentally turning on
Inside of the oven 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
recommended
Outside oven surfaces Clean with a damp cloth
To prevent damage to the operating parts inside
the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into
ventilation openings
Control Panel: If it becomes wet, clean with a soft,
dry cloth DO NOT use harsh detergents or
abrasives on the Control Panel
Glass Tray’ Remove and wash in warm sudsy
water or in a dishwasher
Oven Door Wipe with a soft cloth when steam
accumulates inside or around the outside of the
Before Requesting Service
All these are normal:
The oven causes
interference with my TV
oven door During cooking, especially under high
humidity conditions, steam is given off from the
food (Some steam will condense on cooler
surfaces, such as the oven door ) This ts normal
The Roller Ring and oven cavity floor Wipe the
bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent
water or window cleaner and dry The roller ring
may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher
These areas should be kept clean to avoid
excessive noise
STEAM CONDENSATION can cause the inside of
the oven and the oven door to rust To prevent this,
those places must be wiped with a dry cloth to
remove any remaining water after oven use
AFTER CLEANING: Be sure to replace the Roller
Ring and Glass Tray in the proper position and
press HOLD/CLEAR Pad to clear the screen
Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the
microwave oven This interference is similar to the interference caused by
small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, blow dryers, etc It does not
indicate a problem with your oven
The oven lights dim
When cooking with a power other than HIGH, the oven must cycle on/off to
obtain the lower power levels The oven light will dim and clicking noises
can be heard when the oven cycles This is a normal operation
Steam accumulates
on the oven door and warm
air comes from the oven
During cooking, steam and warm air are given off from the food Most of
the steam and warm air are removed from the oven by the air which
circulates in the oven cavity However, some steam will condense on
vents cooler surfaces such as the oven door This is normal
| accidentally ran my
microwave oven without
any food in it
Oven will not turn on
securel
outlet
Oven will not start cooking >
When the oven is turning
on, there is a noise coming
from the glass tray
The oven is not plugged in
Circuit breaker or fuse is
tripped or blown
There is a problem with the
The roller ring and oven
bottom are dirty
Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven
However, we do not recommend operating the oven in this manner
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Remove plug from outlet, wait
10 seconds and reinsert
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse
Piug another appliance into the
outlet to check if it is working
The door is not closed completely Close the oven door securely
Another program entered
already in the oven
Press HOLD/CLEAH Pad to
cancel the previous program
and program again
Clean these parts according to
"Care of Your Microwave Oven"
above
If it seems there is a problem with the oven, contact an authorized Servicenter

Quick Guide to Operation
To Set Clock
(«page
8)
CLOCK
——
THRU
——
CLOCK
Enter time of day.
To Set Power and Time POWER
(+ page 8) (o) E (s)
Set cooking time.
To Reheat using
AUTO REHEAT
"Auto
Reheat"
Pad
1-2
servings
|
—————À—
START
(«page 10)
Select the number of serving
Select food.
To Cook using
"Auto Cook" Pads
e.g.
AUTO
(«page 9) COOK — ——h START
To Defrost using
“Auto Defrost" Pad AUTO
DEFROST
("page 10) ib/kg
To Use as
a Kitchen Timer TIMER | —cÓ» THRU ——
(«page 11)
Set desired cooking program.
e.g.
To Set Stand Time Š
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