Quasar Mqs1063ev User manual

Quasar.

Operating

Instructions

Microwave

Oven

Model

MQS1063EV

Before

operating

this

oven,

please

read

these

instructions

completely.

This

manual

contains

Safety

Instructions,

Operating

Instructions

and

Maintenance

of

the

Oven.

To

order

Cooking

Guide

&

replacement

parts,

see

page

13.

See

Quick

Guide

on

back

cover.

SAVE

THIS

MANUAL

FOR

FURTHER

REFERENCE.

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.

It

is

and

that

there

is

no

damage

to

the:

important

not

to

defeat

or

tamper

`

(1)

door

(bent)

with

the

safety

interlocks.

(2)

hinges

and

latches

(broken

or

loosened)

(b)

Do

not

place

any

object

between

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

Mode!

No.

opening.

You

should

note

the

model

number

'

and

the

seria!

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

O

Copyrighted

by

Matsushita

Electric

Industrial

Co.,

Ltd.

1996.

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

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Cover

Technical

Specifications

Power

Consumption:

111A

1180W

Output:

750

W

Outside

Dimensions

including

trim

kit

14%”

x

20"

x

14%"

(H

x

W

x

Dy:

(365

x

510

x

360mm)

Oven

Cavity

Dimensions

9"

x

13%"

x

13e"

(Hx

W

xD):

(229

x

353

x

338mm)

Operating

Frequency:

2,450

MHz

Uncrated

Weight:

Approx.

37

lbs.

(16.8

kg)

*IEC

705-88

Test

procedure

Specifications

subject

to

change

without

notice.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Your

microwave

oven

is

a

cooking

device

and

you

should

use

as

much

care

as

you

use

with

a

stove

or

any

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.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

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

oniy

to

properly

grounded

outlet.

See

“GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS”

found

on

pages

3

and

4,

.

Install

or

locate

this

appliance

only

in

accordance

with

the

installation

instructions

found

on

pages

3

and

4.

.

Do

not

cover

or

block

any

openings

on

this

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,

and

the

like.

.

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.

.

When

cleaning

surfaces

of

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.

.

As

with

any

appliance,

CLOSE

SUPERVISION

IS

NECESSARY

WHEN

USED

BY

CHILDREN.

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.

Do

not

immerse

cord

or

plug

in

water.

Keep

cord

away

from

heated

surfaces.

Do

not

let

cord

hang

over

edge

of

table

or

counter.

This

appliance

should

be

serviced

only

by

qualified

service

personnel.

Contact

the

nearest

authorized

service

facility

for

examination,

repair

or

adjustment.

Some

products

such

as

whole

eggs

and

sealed

containers—for

example,

closed

glass

jars—may

explode

and

should

NOT

be

heated

in

this

oven.

To

reduce

the

risk

of

fire

in

the

oven

cavity:

(a)

Do

not

overcook

food.

Carefully

attend

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

bag

in

oven.

(c)

If

materials

inside

the

oven

should

zus:

keep

oven

door

closed,

turn

oven

off,

an

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.

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.

energy

will

reflect

continuously

throughout

the

oven

if

food

or

water

is

not

present

to

absorb

energy.

This

could

damage

the

oven

and

result

in

the

danger

of

a

fire.

.

Do

NOT

use

this

oven

to

heat

chemicals

or

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

this

oven

can

cause

radiation

leaks.

.

Do

NOT

dry

clothes,

newspapers

or

other

materials

in

oven.

They

may

catch

fire.

.

Do

NOT

use

recycled

paper

products

unless

the

paper

product

is

labeled

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.

.

POT

HOLDERS

may

be

needed

when

cooking.

Heat

is

transferred

from

the

hot

food

to

the

cooking

container

and

from

the

cooking

container

to

the

Glass

Tray,

Glass

Tray

can

be

very

hot

after

removing

cooking

container

from

oven.

.

Do

NOT

store

flammable

materials

on

top

of,

or

in

the

oven.

These

could

be

fire

hazards.

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

For

proper

use

of

your

oven

read

remaining

safety

cautions

and

operating

instructions.

INSTALLATION

&

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

|

For

The

Dealer

Unpack

oven,

remove

all

packing

material,

examine

the

oven

and

parts

for

any

damage

such

as

dents,

broken

door

latches

or

cracks

in

the

door.

Notify

the

supplier

immediately

if

oven

is

damaged.

Make

sure

that

you

have

all

parts

needed

for

proper

assembly.

See

Parts

List

and

exploded

drawing

for

installation.

Piacement

of

Oven

1.

This

oven

is

specifically

designed

to

be

built-in

to

recreational

vehicles.

For

proper

operation,

the

oven

must

have

sufficient

air

flow.

The

MINIMUM

cabinet

requirements

are

14%”

(H)

x

20%”

(W)

x

14”

(D)

/

365mm

(H)

x

520mm

(W)

x

355mm

(D).

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

operate

oven

when

room

humidity

is

too

high.

c.

May

be

built

into

a

cabinet

structure

but

not

for

use

adjacent

to

(within

2

feet)

any

gas

or

electric

range,

cooktop

or

oven.

2.

This

oven

was

manufactured

for

use

in

a

recreational

vehicle

only.

Directions

1.

Mount

“A”

onto

the

top

of

the

microwave

oven

with

2

brass

screws.

2.

Placed

assembled

microwave

oven

into

cabinet

opening

(see

PLACEMENT

OF

OVEN

this

page

for

minimum

dimensions).

3.

Attach

bottom

flange

of

microwave

to

cabinet

with

3

black

screws,

attach

top

flange

of

microwave

to

cabinet

with

remaining

3

black

screws.

4.

Plug

in

oven

to

properly

grounded

outlet

(see

WIRING

REQUIREMENTS

on

page

4).

Parts

List

1

Microwave

oven

with

top

exhaust

cover

and

bottom

flange

1

Top

front

cover

(louvered)

-

“A”

6

Black

screws

(Phillips

head)

2

Brass

screws

(Phillips

head)

1

Owners

guide

1

Roller

ring

1

Glass

tray

"A"

=>

‚INSTALLATION

&

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

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

it

is

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

surfaces

of

the

oven.

(See

Care

of

Your

Microwave

Oven

found

on

page

17.)

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

Requireniehie

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

food

may

cook

slower

than

the

times

recommended

in

this

manual.

.

The

VOLTAGE

used

must

be

the

same

as

specified

on

this

microwave

oven

(120V).

Using

a

higher

voltage

is

dangerous

and

may

result

in

a

fire

or

other

accident

causing

slow

cooking.

The

manufacturer

is

NOT

responsible

for

damage

resulting

from

the

use

of

the

oven

with

other

than

specified

voltage.

3.

The

oven

must

be

plugged

into

at

least

a

15

AMP

120

VOLT,

60

Hz

GROUNDED

OUTLET.

Where

a

standard

two-prong

outlet

is

encountered,

it

is

the

personal

responsibility

and

obligation

of

the

consumer

=

to

have

it

replaced

with

a

properly

@

grounded

three-prong

outlet.

N

Power

Supply

1.

A

short

power-supply

cord

is

provided

to

reduce

the

risks

resulting

from

becoming

entangled

in

or

tripping

over

a

longer

cord.

2.

Longer

cord

sets

or

extension

cords

are

available

and

may

be

used

if

care

is

exercised

in

their

use.

3.

If

a

long

cord

or

extension

cord

is

used,

(a)

the

marked

electrical

rating

of

the

cord

set

or

extension

cord

should

be

at

least

as

great

as

the

electrica!

rating

of

the

appliance,

(b)

the

extension

cord

must

be

a

grounding-type

3-wire

cord,

(c)

the

longer

cord

should

be

arranged

so

that

it

will

not

drape

over

the

countertop

or

tabletop

where

it

can

be

pulled

on

by

children

or

tripped

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.

*

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.

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.

Check

package

weight

before

using

the

popcorn

pad.

Set the

oven

for

the

weight

of

the

popcorn

package.

(see

page

10).

If

these

instructions

are

not

followed,

the

popcorn

may

not

pop

adequately

or

may

ignite

and

cause

a

fire.

3)

DEEP

FAT

FRYING

e

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

e

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.

o

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

cm)

of

space

between

metal

material

and

interior

oven

walls.

If

arcing

occurs

(sparking)

remove

metal

material

(skewers

etc.)

and/or

transfer

to

a

non-metallic

container.

o

Dishes

with

metallic

trim

should

not

be

used,

as

arcing

may

occur.

8)

PAPER

TOWELS

/

CLOTHS

e

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.

e

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

o

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

o

Do

not

use

the

oven

for

any

reason

other

than

the

preparation

of

food.

o

Do

not

leave

oven

unattended

while

in

use.

_

Cookware

and

Utensil

Guide

Yes

Small

strips

of

foil

can

be

molded

around

thin

Aluminum

Foil

for

parts

of

meat

or

poultry

to

prevent

overcooking.

Shielding

Arcing

can

occur

if

foil

is

too

close

to

oven

wall

onl

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

Browning

Dish

Yes

more

than

8

minutes.

Dinnerware

Check

manufacturers’

use

and

care

directions

for

Microwave-Safe

only

Suitability

for

microwave

heating.

Some

dinnerware

may

state

on

the

back

of

the

dish,

"Oven-Microwave

Proof."

Disposable

polyester

Vas

Some

frozen

foods

are

packaged

in

these

dishes.

Paperboard

Dishes

Can

be

purchased

in

grocery

stores.

Fast

Food

Carton

!

with

Metal

Handle

=

MAY

PAUSA

Seng

Frozen

Dinner

Tray

Metal

Frozen

dinners

may

be

heated

in

foil

tray,

if

tray

is

less

than

%-inch

(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

tray

in

the

oven

at

time.

For

containers

more

than

%-inch

(2

cm)

deep,

remove

food

and

place

in

a

similar

size

microwave-

Microwave-safe

safe

container.

Glass

Jars

Yes

Remove

lid.

Heat

food

until

just

warm.

Most

glass

jars

are

not

heat

resistant.

Glassware

Heat

Resistant

Oven

Glassware

and

Ceramic,

only

us

They

may

cause

arcing

which

could

cause

a

fire

Oven

Cooking

Bag

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.

EINER

—

LM

require

short

cooking

times

such

as

hot

dogs.

[Paper

Towels

€

Napkins

|

Yes

|

Use

to

warm

rolls

and

sandwiches

by

microwave;

|

Plastic

Should

be

labeled,

"Suitable

for

microwave

healing."

Microwave-Safe

only

Check

manufacturers'

directions

for

recommended

Cookware

and

uses.

Some

microwave-safe

plastic

dishes

are

not

suitable

Storage

Dishes

for

cooking

foods

with

high

fat

content.

Plastic

Foam

Cups

Yes

Plastic

foam

will

melt

if

foods

reach

a

high

temperature.

Use

to

bring

foods

to

a

low

serving

temperature.

B

E

ES

NN

Use

to

cover

food

during

cooking

to

retain

moisture.

Straw,

Wicker,

Wood

Use

only

for

short

term

reheating.

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.

Wax

paper

Use

as

a

cover

to

prevent

spattering

and

to

retain

pue

ru

ames

A,

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

Ideal

for

microwave

cooking

and

browning.

is

microwave

oven-safe,

it

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

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

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

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,

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.

Te

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

pieces

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.

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|

J

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.

Standing

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

(7)

E

2.

Hat

Deg

3.

Gatineal

(9)

4.

Fraz.

Pizza

(single)

5.

Fror.

Vegetabies

$.

Froz.

Dinner

(10)

7.

Vegetables

8.

Potato

-

$

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(A)

HOLD/CLEAR

START

(11)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(8)

(12)

(B)

660690090090.

F

-

--

aan

_—

Door

Release

Button

Internal

Air

Vents

Door

Safety

Lock

System

External

Air

Vents

Control

Panel

Identification

Plate

Glass

Tray

Roller

Ring

Exhaust

Duct

Louvered

Trim

Bottom

Trim

-

“e

ma

PERPE

(1)

Display

Screen

This

oven

displays

weight

in

oz/b

or

in

g/kg

Press

Start

Pad

immediately

after

plugging

in

to

select

the

system

you

desire

An

indicator

appears

to

help

you

select

the

system

(2)

Power

Level

Pad

(3)

Auto

Defrost

Pad

(4)

Number

Pads

(5)

Clock

Pad

(6)

Timer

Pad

(7)

Auto

Reheat

Pad

(8)

Serving/Weight

Pad

Convenience

Pads

(9)

Snack

Pad

(10)

Frozen

Foods

Pad

(11)

Side

Dish

Pad

(12)

Popcorn

Pad

(A)

Hold/Clear

Pad

Before

cooking.

One

tap

clears

your

instruction

During

cooking:

One

tap

temporarily

stops

the

cooking

process

Another

tap

cancels

all

your

instructions

and

time

of

day

or

dot

appears

in

the

Display

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

again

be

pressed

to

restart

oven

(C)

Door

Release

Button

Just

press

it

to

open

the

door

if

the

door

is

opened

at

any

time

during

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

light

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

Clock

Setting

Example:

To

set

11:25

«

Press.

»

Dot

blinks.

*

Enter

time

of

day

using

number

pads.

»Time

appears

in

the

display;

dot

is

blinking.

*

Press.

»

Dot

stops

blinking;

time

of

day

is

entered

and

locked

into

display.

NOTE:

1.You

can

use

the

oven

without

setting

the

clock.

2.There

is

no

a.m.

or

p.m.

settings.

Clock

is

a

12

hour

display.

3.To

reset

time

of

day,

repeat

the

steps

above.

4.The

clock

will

retain

time

setting

only

when

plugged

into

power

source.

>

Oven

will

not

operate

while

dot

is

blinking.

To

Use

Popcorn

Pad

Example:

To

heat

3.5

oz.

of

prepackaged

microwave

popcorn

1.

*

Set

the

desired

weight

of

prepackaged

microwave

popcorn.

(See

Chart

below.)

Press

once

*

Press

Start

Pad.

»

Cooking

time

appears

in

the

display

and

begins

to

count

down.

NOTES

ON

POPCORN

PAD:

1,

Use

prepackaged

room

temperature

microwave

popcorn.

Read

manufacturers’

instructions.

2.

Place

bag

in

oven

according

to

manufacturers’

directions.

3.

Pop

only

one

bag

at

a

time.

4.

After

popping,

open

bag

carefully,

popcorn

and

steam

are

extremely

hot.

5.

Do

not

reheat

unpopped

kernels

or

reuse

bag.

6.

The

recommended

weights

are

already

programmed

in

the

memory.

7.

Never

leave

oven

unattended

when

popping

popcorn.

once

twice

3

times

CAUTION:

If

pre-packaged

popcorn

is

of

a

different

weight

than

those

on

the

chart,

do

not

use

the

popcorn

setting,

or

inadequate

popping

or

a

fire

may

occur.

Follow

the

manufacturers’

instructions.

Power

&

Time

Setting

How

do

|

program

power

and

time?

Example:

To

cook

at

MEDIUM

Power

for

5

minutes.

e

Select

power

level

(according

to

the

chart

below).

*

Set

cooking

time

using

the

number

pads.

(up

to

99

minutes

and

99

seconds

for

a

single

stage).

«

Press

Start.

»

Cooking

will

start.

The

time

in

the

Display

Screen

will

begin

to

count

down.

To

recall

the

selected

power

level

during

cooking,

press

Power

Level

Pad.

NOTE:

1.For

2

or

3

stage

cooking,

repeat

steps

1

and

2

above

before

pressing

Start

Pad.

2.When

selecting

HIGH

power,

you

can

Start

from

step

2.

once

P

100

HIGH

twice

dEF

DEFROST

3

times

P

70

MEDIUM-HIGH

4

times

P

50

MEDIUM

5

times

P

30

MEDIUM-LOW

6

times

P

10LOW

Child

Safety

Lock

This

feature

allows

the

prevention

of

use

by

children

(not

including

door

mechanism).

You

can

set

Child

Lock

when

the

display

shows

a

dot

or

time

of

day.

To

Set:

«

Press

3

times.

»"CHILD"

appears

on

the

Display

Screen.

To

Cancel:

t.

HOLD/CLEAR

*

Press

3

times.

»

Dot

or

time

of

day

reappears

in

the

Display

Screen.

-10-

|

Timer

Setting

bs

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

T.

*

Press

Timer

Pad.

*

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

10

"Power

&

Time

Setting").

+

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.

«

Set

desired

amount

of

delayed

time

using

the

number

pads.

(up

to

99

minutes

and

99

seconds)

«

Set

the

desired

cooking

program

(see

page

10

“Power

&

Time

Setting”).

LEVEL

Med

=

4

times

Y

Ls]

[o] Lo]

3:00

*

Press.

»Delayed

time

will

count

down.

Then

cooking

will

start.

NOTES:

1.

If

oven

door

is

opened

during

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.

-11-

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

DEFROST

(Ib

/

kg)

«

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

lbs,

»

Defrosting

time

appears

in

the

Display

Screen

and

begins

to

count

down.

NOTE:

.

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

0.5

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.

-h

Tenths

of

a

Pound

o

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

-

12-

Auto

Reheat

This

feature

allows

you

to

reheat

1

to

4

servings

of

precooked

room

temperature

and

refrigerator

temperature

foods

without

setting

power

and

time.

Example:

To

reheat

2

cups

of

soup

*

Press

until

the

desired

number

of

servings

appears

in

the

Display

Screen.

*

Press.

»

Time

appears

in

the

Display

Screen

and

begins

to

count

down.

NOTE:

1.

Auto

Reheat

can

be

programmed

for

1

to

4

servings.

2.

The

recommended

food

items

and

approximate

weights

are

listed

in

the

chart

below.

Number

of

Servin

Startin

Plate

of

Food

-

i

Meat,

Poultry

Casseroles

Side

Dishes

Soups,

Sauces,

Gravy

For

best

results

follow

these

recommendations:

1.

All

foods

must

be

previously

cooked.

2.

Foods

should

always

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.

.

Convenience

Pads

Example:

To

cook

11

oz

(300

g)

of

Frozen

Dinners

1

"|

FROZEN

FOODS

3

times

=

FROZ.

DINNER

i

SERVING

WEIGHT

*

Press

the

desired

FROZEN

FOODS

Pad

until

the

desired

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