Thor Kitchen TOR24SS User manual

USE AND CARE MANUAL
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MICROWAVE OVEN
USE AND CARE MANUAL
TOR24SS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................ 2-3
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW............................................................................. 4-6
PART NAMES................................................................................................................. 7-8
BEFORE OPERATING..........................................................................................................9
MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING..................................................................................... 10-15
OTHER FEATURES..................................................................................................... 16-17
CLEANING AND CARE................................................................................................ 18-19
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE................................................................................... 20
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE....................................................................................................... 21
WARRANTY..................................................................................................................... 22
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and
latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
IMPORTANT REGULATORY INFORMATION
CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the appliance not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the appliance.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
When using the 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. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 4.
3. This appliance must be properly grounded. See page 8 for
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided Installation Manual.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs in shell and sealed
containers like closed glass jars, can rupture and should not be
heated in the appliance.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This appliance is specifically designed to heat, cook or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used
by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if
it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest Thor Authorized Servicer for
examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water, such as near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not climb or sit on the appliance.
15. Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials are not
around the appliance opening when the appliance is closed.
16. Do not cook in the microwave oven without the turntable
properly inserted. Be sure turntable and turntable ring support
are properly installed before using the oven. Do not use a
container that obstructs the rotation of the turntable. The
turntable will turn both clockwise and counter-clockwise.
17. Be sure that the food and container are smaller than the
microwave cavity and fit properly on the turntable before closing
the door.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
18. When cleaning appliance sealing surfaces that come together
on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Never use metal
scouring pads to clean the Microwave Oven as pieces may break
off of pad and cause electric shock if they come in contact with
electrical parts. See CLEANING AND CARE on page 22.
19. To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper,
plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the
appliance to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing
the bag in the appliance.
c. If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep appliance door
closed, turn microwave off and shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the appliance when
not in use.
e. Clean ventilation hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed
to accumulate on the hood or filter.
f. Never operate the fan or oven without the filters in place.
g. When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
h. Never leave surface units unattended, especially if cooking with
high heat, as smoke and spillovers from grease may ignite and
spread if using the microwave vent fan.
i. In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by
covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
j. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filter.
20. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due
to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling is not
always present when the container is removed from the appliance.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.
21. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use
wide-mouthed containers.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the appliance at
least for 20 seconds before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into
the container.
f. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control
the temperature of oil in microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven.
DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the side of
the oven cavity inside of the microwave oven.
3. Remove the feature sticker, if there is one. Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent oven
door, damaged oven seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door and dents inside the cavity or on the front
side of the oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven and contact your dealer or a THOR
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven
is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven as feasible or check
position and signal of receiving antenna.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The electrical requirements are a
120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceperson install an outlet near
the appliance.
If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or serviceperson.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. The vent under the microwave
oven must not be blocked. During microwaving, steam may come from the left side lower vent (when facing the product).
When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is
normal for the exterior of the microwave oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. Condensation is a
normal part of microwave cooking and the amount being vented is directly related to the moisture content of the food
and room humidity. A cooler room will produce more condensation. Attention should be paid to the vented area after
each use of the product and wiped down if needed. The microwave oven is for food preparation only. It should not be
used to dry clothes or newspapers. When using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the
minimum time and add time accordingly. When opening or closing the microwave oven quickly, food in the microwave
oven may be spilled. To clean, please refer to the CLEANING AND CARE section on page 22.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward the outside of the dish.
• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely
overcooked can smoke or ignite.
• While cooking, cover foods with paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Check recipes or cookbooks
for other suggestions. Covers prevent splattering and help foods to cook evenly. See ABOUT UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS section on page 9 for information about covering materials safe to use in the microwave oven.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if possible.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like
roasts must be turned over at least once.
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from right to left.
• Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the
food to finish cooking without overcooking.
• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached. Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at the edge.
- Center bottom of the dish is very hot to the touch.
2. Check that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Cabinet
Template, Mounting Plate, Installation Hardware Accessories, Charcoal
Filter, Grease Filters and Exhaust Damper Assembly. Read enclosures and
save the Installation Instructions.
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully
in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil
does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
UTENSILS
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram® or Corningware®)
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)
• microwave safe plastics
• microwave safe paper plates
• microwave safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer’s directions.)
Wood, straw and wicker utensils can be used with
short cook times when reheating foods with little or
no fat or sugar content.
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
• aluminum foil
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish that
becomes very hot should not be used.
COVERINGS
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave
use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT
allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape.
• Microwave safe lids are a good choice because heat is
kept near the food to hasten cooking.
• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods
that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist-ties.
Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for
purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so they
meet your needs. A microwave safe thermometer will
assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you
foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Thor is not
responsible for any damage to the microwave oven when
accessories are used.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children under the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between
the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be
in the same room. The child must be able to reach the
microwave oven comfortably. Never allow anyone to lean
or swing on the microwave oven. Children should be taught
all safety precautions. Use potholders. Remove coverings
carefully. Pay special attention to packages that crisp food,
as they may be extra hot. Do not assume a child can cook
everything in the microwave oven just because they have
mastered one skill. The microwave oven is not a toy. See
page 20 for CONTROL LOCK feature.
ABOUT SAFETY
Cook foods to temperatures recommended by the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
145˚F - Fish
160˚F - Pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
165˚F - Whole, pieces and ground turkey/chicken/duck
Leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, deli and carry-out
fresh food.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick
or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the
thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is
approved for microwave use.
• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling
utensils in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the
food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face
and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s
covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking
bags away from the face.
• Stay near the microwave oven while it’s in use and check
cooking progress frequently so there is no chance of
overcooking food.
• NEVER use the microwave oven for storing cookbooks
or other items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high
quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause
arcing and/or fires. See page 22.
• Use care when removing items from the oven so that
utensils, clothes or accessories do not touch the safety
door latches.
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT FOODS
FOOD DO DON’T
Eggs, sausages,
fruits & vegetables
Popcorn
Baby Food
General
• Puncture egg yolks before
cooking to prevent bursting.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
steam escapes.
• Use specially bagged popcor n for the
microwave.
• Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or
use special POPCORN pad.
• Transfer baby food to small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check
temperature before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after heating and
shake thoroughly. Test temperature on
wrist before feeding.
• Cut baked goods with filling after
heating to release steam and avoid
burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and after
heating to avoid eruption.
• Use deep bowl when cooking liquids
or cereals to prevent boilovers.
• Be sure food and container are
smaller than the microwave cavity
and the turntable turns completely
without obstruction from container.
• Cook eggs in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
• Pop popcorn in regular brown
bags or glass bowls.
• Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
• Heat disposable bottles.
• Heat bottles with nipples on.
• Heat baby food in original jars.
• Heat or cook in closed glass jars
or airtight containers.
• Can in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not be destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet
papers.
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PART NAMES
MICROWAVE OVEN
1. DOOR LATCHES
2. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD
3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE - On the front
wall of the microwave oven
4. CHARCOAL FILTER - Behind Vent Grill
5. OVEN LIGHT
6. VENTILATION MOTOR - Designed for
adaptation to the following three types
of ventilation: recirculation ventilation
system, vertical ventilation system and
horizontal ventilation system.
See the Installation Manual to select
the type of ventilation required for your
installation.
7. MENU LABEL - See details on page 12.
8. WAVEGUIDE COVER - Protects the
microwave outlet from splashes of
cooking foods
9. TOUCH CONTROL and DIGITAL DISPLAY
- See details on page 12.
10. HOOD CONTROLS - Press VENT High/
Low/Off.
11. GREASE FILTERS
12. HEAT DEFLECTOR
13. COOKTOP LIGHT
14. TURNTABLE/GLASS TRAY
15. GUIDE ROLLER RING - Placed in the
bottom of the microwave oven to
support the glass tray. Both parts must
be in place when using the microwave.
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PART NAMES
TOUCH CONTROL
Numbers with this Glass Touch Control illustration indicate which
pages include feature descriptions and usage information.
MENU LABEL
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BEFORE OPERATING
Before operating your new microwave oven,
make sure you read and understand this
operation manual completely.
Follow these steps:
1. Plug in the microwave oven. ENJOY YOUR
MICROWAVE TOUCH CLEAR will appear.
2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear.
3. Set clock.
TO SET THE CLOCK
1. Touch TIMER/CLOCK two times. The
display shows
TO SET CLOCK ENTER TIME.
2. Touch number pads for correct time of day
3. Touch START/+30 SEC.
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter
an incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear in
the display. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and
re-enter the time.
• If the electrical power supply to your
microwave oven should be interrupted, the
display will intermittently show ENJOY
YOUR MICROWAVE TOUCH CLEAR after
the power is reinstated. If this occurs
during cooking, the program will be erased.
The time of day will also be erased. Simply
touch STOP/CLEAR pad and reset the clock.
Note: The microwave oven can be
programmed with the oven door open
except for START/+30 SEC. The oven can be
programmed while the door is opened, but it
must be closed to begin cooking.
STOP/CLEAR
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during
programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily
during timed cooking. You can restart the
oven by closing the door and touching
START/+30 SEC.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking. Touch 2
times for timed cooking.
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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
TIME COOKING:
Your microwave oven can be programmed for
99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the
seconds after the minutes, even if they are both
zeros.
• Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes
at 100%.
1. Enter cooking time 5 0 0.
2. To cook at 100% power (High), touch
START/+30 SEC pad.
TO SET POWER LEVEL:
There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower
power levels increases the cooking time, which is
recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and
long slow cooking of meats. Consult a microwave
cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations.
• Suppose you want to defrost for 5
minutes at 30%.
1. Enter defrost time 5 0 0.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad 8 times.
3. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
COMMON
WORDS
FOR POWER
LEVELS
TOUCH POWER
LEVEL PAD
NUMBER OF TIMES
FOR DESIRED
POWER
APPROXIMATE
PERCENTAGE
OFPOWER
POWER LEVEL x 1 100% High
POWER LEVEL x 2 90%
POWER LEVEL x 3 80%
POWER LEVEL x 4 70% Medium High
POWER LEVEL x 5 60%
POWER LEVEL x 6 50% Medium
POWER LEVEL x 7 40%
POWER LEVEL x 8 30% Med Low/Defrost
POWER LEVEL x 9 20%
POWER LEVEL x 10 10% Low
POWER LEVEL x 11 0%
SENSOR SETTINGS:
Thor's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that
detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted
from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the
cooking times and power levels for various foods
and quantities.
USING SENSOR SETTINGS:
1. After the microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2
minutes before using any sensor setting.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and
the interior of the microwave oven are dry. Wipe
off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. The sensor works with foods at normal storage
temperature. For example, popcorn would be at
room temperature.
4. More or less food than the quantity listed in the
charts should be cooked following the guidelines
in any microwave cookbook.
5. During the first part of sensor use, the food
name will appear on the display. Do not open
the microwave oven or touch STOP/CLEAR
during senser use. The measurement of vapor
will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error
message will appear. To continue cooking, touch
the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook manually. When
the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the
food, the remainder of cooking/reheating time
will appear. The microwave oven may be opened
when the remaining time appears on the display.
At this time, you may stir or season food, as
desired. When GROUND MEAT is selected from
the Sensor menu, the microwave oven will stop
heating as soon as vapor is detected, and you
must open the door to turn over the ground meet
and touch START/+30SEC pad to resume cooking.
6. Except for Popcorn, if the sensor does not detect
vapor properly when cooking other foods, ERROR
will be displayed, and the microwave will turn off.
7. Check food temperature after cooking. If
additional time is needed, continue to
cook manually.
8. Each food on the menu label has a cooking hint.
Touch the SETTINGS pad when the HELP
indicator is illuminated in the display.
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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
COVERING FOODS:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the
cover recommended in the charts for these foods.
See charts beginning at the bottom of this page
and continuing on the following pages. You may
refer to the hints by touching the SETTINGS pad.
Recommended covers include:
1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for
microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely, allowing
approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to
allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not
touch food.
3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely, folding excess
wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than
paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow
steam to escape away from you.
SENSOR
POPCORN, REHEAT, COOK
You can cook or reheat many foods and don’t need
to calculate cooking time or power level.
• Suppose you want to cook baked potatoes.
1. Touch COOK pad once.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired food by touching
number pad. Ex: Touch 1 for baked potatoes.
3. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
Note: To heat or cook other foods or foods above
or below the quantity allowed on the chart, cook
manually.
FOOD
POPCORN
REHEAT
AMOUNT PROCEDURES
Only 1 package at a time
2.85 - 3.5 oz
(Regular/Regular light)
1.2 - 1.75 oz
(Mini/Snack)
Only cook one microwave popcorn package
at a time with the appropriate side facing up.
After cooking, remove and open carefully to
allow steam to escape.
Touch POPCORN pad once.
Touch POPCORN pad twice.
4 - 36 oz Use microwave safe cookware and cover
with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper.
Note: The tighter the cover, the hotter the
food will be. However, it is necessary
to leave a small vent for the steam/
moisture to escape from the food as it
heats.
After reheating, stir well, if possible. Re-
cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.
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FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
1. Baked Potatoes
2. Sweet Potatoes
1 - 6 med
1 - 6 med
Pierce the potatoes at least 3 times each on the top, bottom
and sides. Piercing allows steam to escape. Place on paper
towel in microwave oven. After cooking, remove from
microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10
minutes.
3. Fish/Seafood 0.25 - 2.0 lb Arrange fish or seafood in ring in shallow glass dish. Tuck
thin edges of fillets underneath. Cover with vented plastic
wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
4. Brown Rice
5. White Rice
0.5 - 2.0 cups
0.5 - 2.0 cups
Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity
of water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir,
cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has
been absorbed.
Rice Water Size of casserole
.5 cup............. 1 cup.............. 1.5 quarts
1 cup.............. 2 cups............ 2 quarts
1.5 cups......... 3 cups............ 2.5 or 3 quarts
2 cups............ 4 cups............ 3 quarts or larger
6. Quick Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower (flowerets)
Cauliflower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
Baked apples
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
1 med.
0.25 - 1.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
2 - 4 med.
Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables
have just been washed.
Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for
tender-crisp vegetables.
After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5
minutes.
7. Longer Fresh Vegetables
Carrots, sliced
Corn on the cob
Green beans
Winter squash:
diced
halves
0.25 - 1.5 lb
2 - 4
0.25 - 1.5 lb
0.25 - 1.5 lb
1 - 2
Place in casserole. Add 1-4 tablespoons water. Cover with
lid for tender vegetables.
Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables.
After cooking, stir, if possible.
Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
8. Frozen Vegetables 0.25 - 1.25 lb Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking,
stir and let stand,
covered, for 3 minutes.
9. Ground Meat 0.25 - 2.0 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties
or in a casserole to be added to other ingredients. Place
patties on a microwave safe dish and cover with wax paper.
Place ground meat in a casserole dish and cover with
wax paper or plastic wrap. When microwave pauses, turn
patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large
pieces. Re-cover and touch START/+30 SEC. After cooking,
let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Frozen Entrées 6 - 17 oz Remove entrée from outer packaging and follow package
directions for covering.
After cooking, let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.
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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
DEFROST
Use this feature to defrost the foods shown in the
DEFROST
CHART below.
1. Touch DEFROST pad.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired food by touching
the number pad. Ex: Touch 2 for steaks/chops.
3. Enter weight by touching number pads.
4. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The oven will stop so
the food can be checked.
5. After the audible signal, open the microwave
and turn food over or break food apart. Close the
microwave oven. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
6. After each audible signal, turn food over or
break food apart and touch START/+30 SEC again.
7. After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as
indicated in the chart below.
Notes:
• To defrost other foods or foods above or below
the weights allowed on the DEFROST CHART,
see MANUAL DEFROST below.
• Check foods when oven signals. After final
stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand
to continue thawing. Do not cook until all ice
crystals are thawed.
DEFROST CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
1. Ground Meat 0.5 - 2.0 lb After each audible signal, remove any thawed pieces and touch
START/+30 SEC again. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 5 to 10
minutes.
2. Steaks/Chops 0.5 - 3.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30
SEC again. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
3. Boneless Poultry 0.5 - 2.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30
SEC again. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
4. Bone-in Poultry 0.5 - 3.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30
SEC again. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
5. Roast 2.0 - 4.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30
SEC again. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 30 to 60 minutes.
6. Casserole Soup 2 - 6 cups
1 - 6 cups
After each audible signal, break apart and remove any defrosted
part. Touch START/+30 SEC again. After cooking, stir well and let
stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
MANUAL DEFROST
If the food you wish to defrost is not listed on the
DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits
in the AMOUNT column on the DEFROST CHART,
you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or
previously cooked, by using POWER LEVEL at
30%. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found
under TO SET POWER LEVEL on page 14.
Estimate defrosting time and touch POWER
LEVEL pad eight times for 30% power.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food
the rule of thumb is approximately 4 minutes
per pound. For example, defrost 4 minutes for 1
pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the oven periodically to remove
or separate the portions that are defrosted. If
food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated
defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute
increments with POWER LEVEL at 30% until
totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer,
defrost only long enough to remove from the
plastic in order to place in a microwave safe dish.
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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
MORE MENUS
MELT/SOFTEN/WARM
These features automatically compute the correct
heating time and microwave power level for melting,
softening and warming foods shown in the chart
below.
1. Touch MORE MENUS pad once.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired food by
touching number pad. Ex: Touch 2 for chocolate.
3. Repeat touching same number pad to select
quantity. Ex: Touch 2 two more times for 1 square.
4. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
Note: To melt, soften or warm other food or foods
above or below the quantity allowed on the MELT/
SOFTEN/WARM CHART, use manual operation.
MELT/SOFTEN/WARM CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
Melt Use a Pyrex measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap.
1. Butter 2 tbsp
1/2 cup
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 1 two times for 2 tbsp.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 1 three times for 1/2 cup.
2. Chocolate 1 cup chips
1 square
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 2 two times for 1 cup chips.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 2 three times for 1 square.
Soften
3. Ice cream 1 pint
1.5 qt
DO NOT COVER.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 3 two times for 1 pint.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 3 three times for 1.5 quarts.
4. Cream cheese 3 oz
8 oz
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 4 two times for 3 oz.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 4 three times for 8 oz.
Warm Use a Pyrex measuring cup. DO NOT COVER.
5. Syrup 0.25 cup
0.5 cup
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 5 two times for 0.25 cup.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 5 three times for 0.5 cup.
6. Dessert Topping 0.25 cup
0.5 cup
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 6 two times for 0.25 cup.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 6 three times for 0.5 cup.
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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
BEVERAGE REHEAT/HOT WATER/HOT CEREAL
These features enable you to reheat coffee or tea to
restore to a more suitable drinking temperature or to
make instant coffee, tea or hot cereal.
• Suppose you want to make 2 cups of coffee.
1. Touch MORE MENUS pad once.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired selection by
touching number pad. Ex: Touch 8 to make coffee.
3. Repeat touching same number pad to select quantity.
Ex: Touch 8 two more times for 2 cups of coffee.
4. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
BEVERAGE REHEAT/HOT WATER/HOT CEREAL CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
7. Beverage Reheat 0.5 - 2 cups This setting is good for restoring a cooled beverage to a better
drinking temperature. Touch number 7 pad for a 0.5 cup increase
per touch. Stir after heating.
8. Hot Water 1 - 6 cups Use this setting for heating COLD TAP WATER to a temperature
somewhat below the boiling point to make instant coffee or tea.
Touch number 8 pad for 1 cup increase per touch. Stir liquid
briskly before and after heating to avoid eruption.
9. Hot Cereal 1 - 6 servings Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety:
oatmeal, oat bran, cream of wheat, farina or wheatena. Follow
the package directions for the correct amount of water or milk. To
prevent boilovers, it is very important to choose a large container
because microwave cooking of cereal causes high boiling. Touch
number 9 pad for 1 serving increase per touch. If the oven is
stopped, stir and touch START/+30 SEC. After cooking, stir and
let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
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OTHER FEATURES
TIMER/CLOCK
If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven
should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show
ENJOY YOUR MICROWAVE TOUCH CLEAR after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs, the SETTINGS option you input will
be erased. Simply touch STOP/CLEAR pad and reset. Note:
See TO SET THE CLOCK on page 13 for instructions on setting
the clock.
TIMER
1. Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad 1 time.
2. Enter time.
3. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
To cancel timer, touch STOP/CLEAR.
SETTINGS
AUDIBLE SIGNAL ELIMINATION
At the end of timed cook, beeps will sound. The audible signal
can be turned off if you prefer quiet operation.
TO TURN SOUND OFF
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 1 time.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows SOUND OFF.
TO RESTORE SOUND
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 1 time.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows SOUND ON.
END OF COOKING REMINDER
At end of timed cooking, the microwave will signal every 10
seconds for the first minute and then every 3 minutes for up to
one hour until STOP/CLEAR pad is touched.
TO TURN REMINDER OFF
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 2 times. The display shows REMIND
SIGNAL OFF? TOUCH START.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows REMIND
SIGNAL OFF.
TO TURN REMINDER SIGNAL BACK ON
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 2 times. The display shows REMIND
SIGNAL ON? TOUCH START.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows REMIND
SIGNAL ON.
DEMONSTRATION MODE
TO SELECT DEMO MODE
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 3 times. The display shows DEMO ON?
HOLD START 3 SEC.
2. Hold START/+30 SEC pad for 3 seconds. The display
shows DEMO ON.
TO CANCEL DEMO MODE
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 3 times. The display shows DEMO OFF?
HOLD START 3 SEC.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows DEMO OFF.
Note: In Demo Mode, the microwave oven doesn't heat and the
timer display counts down quickly.
HELP
Each setting of Popcorn, Reheat, Cook, Defrost and Beverage has
a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch
SETTINGS
whenever HELP is illuminated in the Interactive Display for these
and other manual operation hints.
+30 SEC
To cook for 30 seconds at 100% power, touch the +30 SEC pad.
TO USE +30 SEC
1. Within 3 minutes of the end of timed cooking, touch +30 SEC pad.
2. After closing the oven or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad once,
touch +30 SEC pad.
3. During manual cooking, extend cooking time in multiples of
30 seconds by repeatedly touching the +30 SEC pad. Note: +30
SEC cannot be used with SENSOR, REHEAT, DEFROST or MORE
MENUS.
CONTROL LOCK
The CONTROL LOCK prevents unwanted oven operation,
such as by small children. The microwave oven can be set so the
control panel and the automatic oven mechanism are deactivated
or locked.
TO LOCK CONTROL PANEL
Touch STOP/CLEAR pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display
shows LOCK ON.
TO LOCK CONTROL PANEL
Touch STOP/CLEAR pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display
shows LOCK OFF.
The CONTROL LOCK is canceled when the electrical power
supply to your oven is interrupted. Set the CONTROL LOCK
again when power to the oven is restored.
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OTHER FEATURES
VENT
The microwave oven can be used as a range hood to remove
steam, odors and grease from surface cooking. There are
two fan speeds: HIGH and LOW.
TO USE VENT FAN
1. Touch VENT pad 1 time for HIGH SPEED fan.
2. Touch VENT pad 2 times for LOW SPEED fan.
3. Touch VENT pad 3 times to turn fan off. The fan will
not turn off automatically. It must be turned off manually.
Note: If the Vent fan is manually set at HIGH SPEED, after
18 minutes of cooking, the Vent fan speed will automatically
reduce to LOW SPEED for the remainder of the cooking
time. The Vent fan will automatically turn onto LOW SPEED
setting when microwave is in use. Once microwave cooking
has completed or has been canceled, the Vent fan will turn
off automatically. If the microwave is paused or the cooking
session lasts longer than 18 minutes, the Vent fan will
continue to run.
LIGHT
Touch LIGHT pad 1 time to turn cooktop light on. Touch
LIGHT pad again to turn cooktop light off.
Note: The cooktop light will not turn off automatically. It
must be turned off manually.
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CLEANING AND CARE
Be sure the microwave oven CONTROL LOCK feature is ON
before cleaning. See page 20 for instructions on this feature.
EXTERIOR
The outside surface is precoated stainless steel, glass and
plastic. Clean the outside with mild soap and water. Rinse
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or
abrasive cleaner.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACE
The exterior should be wiped often with a soft damp cloth and
polished with a soft dry cloth to maintain its beauty. There are
also a variety of products designed especially for cleaning and
shining the stainless exterior of the oven. We recommend that
the cleaner be applied to a soft cloth and then carefully used
on the stainless exterior rather than sprayed directly on to it.
Follow package directions carefully.
DOOR
Wipe the window on both sides with a soft damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to
maintain if wiped frequently with a soft damp cloth. Avoid
the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain,
streak or dull the oven surface.
CONTROL PANEL
Be sure CONTROL LOCK is ON. See page 20 for information
on this feature. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly
with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any
chemical cleaners. Close the door and turn CONTROL LOCK
OFF if finished cleaning.
INTERIOR
Cleaning is easy because no heat is generated to interior
surfaces of the oven, so spills and splatters are not baked in.
To clean interior surfaces, wipe with a soft, damp cloth. For
heavier soil, use mild soap and wipe clean with a soft, damp
cloth. Never use abrasive or harsh cleaners or chemical oven
cleaners.
Note: Never use metal scouring pads to clean the microwave
oven as pieces may break off the pad and cause electric shock
if they come in contact with electrical parts.
WAVEGUIDE COVER
ATTENTION DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
The waveguide cover, located on the right side of the interior
cavity, is made from mica, so it requires special care. Keep
the waveguide cover clean to assure good microwave
performance. Carefully wipe with a soft, damp cloth any food
spatters from the surface of the cover immediately after they
occur. Built-up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or
possibly catch fire.
ODOR REMOVAL
Occasionally, cooking odor may remain in the microwave oven. To
remove odor, combine 1 cup water, grated peel and juice of one lemon
and several whole cloves in a 2-cup glass microwave safe measuring
cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power. Leave in the
microwave oven until water cools. Wipe interior with a soft cloth.
TURNTABLE AND TURNTABLE SUPPORT
The turntable and turntable support can be removed for easy
cleaning. The turntable can become hot during cooking. Let it cool
before cleaning to prevent the glass from breaking. The turntable and
turntable support can be washed in a dishwasher in the upper rack or
by hand with mild, sudsy water. Use a mild cleaner and non-abrasive
scouring sponge for stubborn stains.
Note: The turntable motor shaft in the oven is not sealed. Excess
water or spills must be wiped up immediately.
THE EXHAUST FEATURE
The exhaust hood feature is equipped with two grease filters. When
the Vent fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and then
discharged through the venting to the outside or recirculated through
the charcoal filter if not vented to the outside. Note: Never operate the
fan or oven without the filters in place.
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
The reusable grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month.
In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below the hood,
filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit.
TO CLEAN GREASE FILTERS:
1. Turn CONTROL LOCK ON.
2. Pull down gently on the tab toward the front of the oven and
remove the filter. Repeat for the other filter.
3. Soak the filters in a sink or pan filled with hot water and
detergent. DO NOT use ammonia or products with ammonia,
as this will darken the metal.
4. Use light brushing if necessary to remove any embedded dirt.
5. Rinse thoroughly and shake dry to remove moisture before
reinstalling.
6. Replace the filters into the openings.
7. Turn CONTROL LOCK OFF to use the oven.
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