Whirlpool MCB790XT User manual

Contents
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Parts and Features -1
L Using AUTO SET
Before You Install Your Defrosting with Microwave Energy 12
Convection Microwave Oven 3 Cooking Automatically after
Before You Use Your Convection Defrosting 14
Microwave Oven 3 Cooking with the Temperature Probe 16
Precautions to Avoid Possible Using KEEPWARM.. 19
Exposure to Excessive Convection Cooking 20
Microwave Energy .3 Combination Cooking 24
Important Safety Instructions. 4 Using TEMP RESET ” 25
Using Your Convection Microwave
Oven. BI-Level Cooking 26
5 Other Operating Hints 26
Convc&on MIcrowave Oven Installation Instructions, 27
Corltrols 5 Grounding Instructions 28
Progrcimmlng Tone 6 Caring For Your Convection
Settinij the Clock 6 Microwave Oven 29
Using the Minute Timer 7 Cleaning Chart 29
Microwave Cooking 8 Microwave Operating Safety
Microwave Cooking at High Precautions. 30
Cook Power 8 If You Need Service or Assistance 32
Microwave Cooking at Lower Convection Microwave Oven
Cook Powers 9 Warranty. 36
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Thank yu for buying a Whirlpool product.
For your convenience, please copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.
If you need service or call with a question, have this
informatior ready
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
Model Number
label 0’1 the Inside edge of the control panel
and/or :)n back of oven).
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book and your sales slip together in a handy place.
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration
Card furnished with this product.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Fill out and return the Wlicrowave Registration Card” included with your oven. Ifthe card is
missing, please send the model number of your convection microwave oven with your name and
address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your
convection microwave oven.
Before you install your convection microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 27 of this
“Use and Care Guide!’
Before you useyour convection microwave oven
Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. Store in a convenient
place for future use.
It is your responsibility and obligation to be sure your convection microwave
oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The convection micro-
wave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
l Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. (See
“Installation Instructions:‘)
l Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly,
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home convection microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWA~ ENERGY...
wave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper
DO NOT attempt to oper-
with the safety interlocks.
ate this oven with the door
open since open-door
operation can result in
harmful exoosure to micro- damage to the
(1) Door (bent).
DO NOT operate the oven
(2) Hinges and latches
if It is damaged It is partic-
ularly important that the
oven door close properly
and that there is no
The convection microwave
oven should be checked
for microwave leakage by
qualified service personnel
after a reoair is made.
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.
DO NOT place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(broken or loosened].
(3) Door seals and sealing
surfaces.
DO NOT operate the con-
vection microwave oven if
the door window is broken.
DO NOT operate the con-
vection microwave oven
with the outer cabinet
removed.

IMPORTANT SAF’ETY INSTRUCTIONS
Convection microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a
number of years. They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation.
However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety
precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory opera-
tion and prevent damage to the unit.
khWARNING - To reduce the ruskof burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Reac. ali rnstructrons before ustng
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3.
31.This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 28
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLA-
TtON INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 27.
51.Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and should not
b’e heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
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. Electric shock, fire or other haz-
ard may result.
9. This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized factory service com-
pany for examination, repair or adjustment.
IO. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.
11. Do not use outdoors for damage to the
oven or electric shock may result.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
‘or electric shock may result.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
for electric shock may result.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter for electric shock may result.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions
on page 29.
16. To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the
oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate microwave cooking.
Paper can char or burn, and some plastics
can melt if used when heating foods.
b. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using for microwave cooking. See page 31.
Some dishes (melamine, Centura, etc.)
absorb microwave energy, becoming too
hot to handle and slowing microwave
cooking times. Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before using for mi-
crowave or combination cooking. Micro-
wave cooking in metal containers can
damage the oven. So can containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples,
metallic glaze or trim).
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
17. Read and follow “MICROWAVE OPER-
ATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on
page 30.
18. CAUTION: Do not operate this
appliance when it is empty except when
preheating for convection or combination
cooking. See pages 20 and 24.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your convection microwave oven
Convection microwave oven controls
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lstructions for each control are covered on the
fc)Ilowing pages Read them carefully.
iere are three parts in the control section.
The Digital DlsplayiClock and indicator Lights
Command Pads
Number Pads
When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds and
the Display will show 888:88. If after you set the
Clock (page 61,the Display again shows all 8’s,
your electricity was off for a while. Reset the
Clock.
Digital display/clock and
indicator lights
When you are not
using the convection
microwave oven, this is
an accurate digital
clock. When you are
using the oven, it dis-
plays time settings, indi-
cator lights and shows
what number pads you
touched.
Command pads
Touch Command Pads
-CLOCK SETtells the
See page 6 for informa-
tion on the tone vou hear
when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad,
you touch the Com-
mand Pad.
While the oven is running, an Indicator Light (or
lights) will be on to show what the oven is doing
Number pads
Once you’ve touched
a Command Pad to
tell the oven what you
want it to do, you’ll
touch Number Pads to
tell it...
- a time,
- a Cook Power,
- a food temperature,
-an oven temperature

Programming tone
Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because the instruction
is not correct, or because the tones have been removed,
EXAMPLE: If you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad, you will not hear a tone,
The instruction is not correct.
If you want to remove the If you want to replace the
programming tone and end programming tone and end
of cooking tone (beep of cooking tone (beep
every 60 seconds while every 60 seconds while
“End” is displayed): “End” is displayed):
l Open the door.
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then
l Touch CANCEL twice, then
touch START. touch START.
l The tone will not sound for
l The tone will sound for any
any touch. correct touch.
If you want to remove all
tones, except the minute
timer signal:
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice,
touch 0, then touch START.
l All audible tones will be
cancelled.
l To replace the tones,
repeat the above steps.
NOTE: If electric power ever goes off, the programming
tones will again sound each time you touch a pad.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the display shows 888:88. Ifthe electric power
ever goes off, the display will again show all 8’s when the power comes back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display will be blank
after cooking
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash. The
first Number Pad must be touched
within 5 seconds or the Display will
go blank. Touch CLOCK SETagain
and continue.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
3:25.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set.
3. Touch START.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such as12:65, “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SETand
start over.
NOTE: To reset the clock, touch CLOCK SET.The current time will show on the Display and the colon
will flash. Continue to set the clock as shown above.
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Using the minute timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is operating.
It works like a kitchen timer. You can set it for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
DO THIS...
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1. Touch MINUTE TIMER.
THIS HAPPENS...
2. Touch Number Pads for
minutes and seconds.
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3. Touch START.
The Minute Timer indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show a
“0:’ The first Number Pad must be
touched within 5 seconds or the
Display will again show the time of
day. Touch MINUTE TIMER again and
continue.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
1minute, 45 seconds.
The Minute Timer Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the Minute Timer
is running.
The Display counts down the
seconds to show how much time is
left on the Minute Timer.
When the set time is up, a 3 second
signal will sound and the Display
will show the time of day.
Changing the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch numbers to set new time.
-Touch START.
New instructions cancel the old
ones.
Cancelling the minute timer.
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL. NOTE: MINUTE TIMER
must be touched before touching
CANCEL.
If CANCEL is touched first, all cook-
ing instructions will be cancelled
and the Minute Timer will continue
to operate.
The Minute Timer can be set to time other activities while the oven is operating in any other cycle.
The Display will countdown the time of the cycle in operation. The Minute Timer will continue to count-
down, but will not show on the Display. When the time is up, a 3 second signal will sound.
Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however, it does stop any
cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch STARTto continue cooking or defrosting.

Microwave cooking
Be sure to read the CONVECTION MICRO MENUS Cookbook packed with your oven. It contains
information about:
l What microwave energy IS
l How food is cooked by microwave energy.
l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.
l Safety tips.
l Utensils to use when cooking in a mlcrowave oven.
l Cooking times for different foods.
Important things to remember to get the best microwave cooking results.
l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time in one or
two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
l Stir,turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most
even doneness with all recipes.
l If a glass cover is not available, use wax paper, paper towels or microwave approved plastic
wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
l When popping commercially packaged microwave popcorn, place bag on lower oven rack.
Microwave cooking at hi& cook Dower
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch COOK.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
4. Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK Indicator Light will come
on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. The example shows
1minute. 30 seconds.
The oven will automatically cook
at high Cook Power.
The COOK Indicator Light will stay
on to show that the oven is cooking.
The display counts down the time
to show how much time is left
When the cooking time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play and a beep will sound every 60
seconds (to remind you that food is left
in the oven] until the door is opened
or CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day,
COOK can be preceded or followed by ROAST TIME, see page 23.

Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time before or after touching START.
I. Touch COOK.
2. Touch numbers for the new time
3. Touch START
Microwave cooking at lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for tower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the
cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many recipes in your
CONVECTION MICRO MENUS” Cookbook tell you, by number, which Cook Powerto use. Recipes in
other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO,etc.) or percentage (IO%, 50%, 80%, etc.).
The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number pad stands for, and Cook
Power name usually used.
automatic 1OO”‘oof full power HtGH 40°0 of full power
9 ~~ 90% of full power i 30% of full power MED-LOW/DEFROST
8 80% of full power 2 20% of full power
7 70% of full power MED-HIGH 1 1Do0of full power LOW
6 6O”b of full power 0 timer [fan and light will be off]
5 50% of full power MED
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch COOK.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking times you want.
4. Touch COOK POWER.
5. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will
show four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
7 minutes, 30 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI:’ This shows the oven is pre-
programmed to cook at full (HIGH]
power.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50%
of full power.
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The COOK and COOK POWER
Indicator Lights will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking in the
first cycle at a Cook Power other
than high.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
When the cooking time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play and a beep will sound every 60
seconds (to remind you that food is left
in the oven) until the door is opened
or CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day,
Changing cook power
You can change Cook Power before or after touching START.
. Touch COOK POWER.
l Touch a number for the new Cook Power
l Touch START.The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time.
OR...
l Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH.
l Touch START.
Using AIrTO SET
AUTO SETprovides ten preset times. One to nine minutes at HIGH cook power can be set by touching
AUTO SETand the corresponding number pad l-9. This provides a short-cut method for setting
commonly used cooking times.
The AUTO SETchart included with your convection microwave oven and the AUTO SETguide on the
interior oven frame help you use AUTO SETto cook various food items without having to look up the
cooking times.
A preset time of 2 minutes, 30 seconds at HIGH cook power is available simply by touching AUTO SET,
then START.The time may be changed to any time from 0 to 99 minutes, 99 seconds allowing you to
store your favorite cooking time and Cook Power. See page 12 for instructions.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.

2. Touch AUTO SET.
(NOTE: Skip to Step 6 if
you want to use the preset
cooking time and Cook
Power.)
3. Touch a Number Pad for
the new cooking time you
want from 1to 9 minutes.
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4. Touch COOK POWER.
(Option: Skip to Step 6 if
you want to cook at high
power.)
5. Touch a Number Pad for
the Cook Power you want.
6. Touch START.
The AUTO SETIndicator Light
will come on and the Display
will show 2 minutes, 30 seconds [or the
time you have set as your favorite
cycle).
The Display will show what you
touched in even minutes. This
example shows you touched 4
minutes.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light
will come on and the Display
will show “P-HI:’
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
full power.
The AUTO SETIndicator Light will Stay
on while the oven is cooking in the pre-
programmed cycle. If you selected a
Cook Power other than high, the Cook
Power Indicator Light will also come
on. This shows the oven is cooking at a
selected Cook Power.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left.
When Auto Set ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. [You can stop the
beeping by opening the door or
by touching CANCEL.) “End” will
remain on the Display and a beep
will sound every 60 seconds
(to remind you that food is left in the
oven] until the door is opened or
CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day.
NOTE: You can set COOK or PROBE TEMP to follow Auto Set, if desired. Touch in instructions
for ‘Microwave Cooking at High Cook Power” (page 81, “Microwave Cooking at lower Cook
Powers” (page 9) or ‘Cooking with the Temperature Probe” (page 16).

Changing the pre-programmed setting
You can change the pre-programmed cooking time and Cook Power in AUTO SETto the time and
power you most often use. To change the AUTO SETsetting, follow these steps.
1. Touch AUTO SETtwice.
2. Touch the Number Pads forthe new desired cooking time.
3. Touch COOK POWER.
4. Touch the Number Pad for the desired Cook Power, or touch COOK POWER a second time if
you want to change Cook Power to HIGH.
5. Touch AUTO SET.Touch CANCEL. The oven will remember that time and Cook Power for future
use. NOTE: If electric power ever goes off, the oven will go back to the pre-programmed
2 minutes, 30 seconds at high Cook Power setting.
Defrosting with microwave energy
Use QUICK DEFROSTto thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see the guide
on the interior oven frame or in your CONVECTION MICRO MENUS” cookbook.
DO THIS...
1. Put frozen food in the oven
and close the door.
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2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
defrosting time you want.
THIS HAPPENS...
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four 0’s.
4. Touch START.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
2 minutes, 45 seconds.
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will stay on to show that the oven is in
the Quick Defrost cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much defrosting time is left.
When the defrost time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. [You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play and a beep will sound every 60
seconds [to remind you that food is in
the oven) until the door is opened or
CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day.
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Standing time
For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize the
temperature of the food for more even defrosting.
When any cooking function except BROIL TIME follows QUICK DEFROST,the oven automatically provides
a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST.The cooking cycle will begin after the
automatic standing time. NOTE: If the door is opened during the standing time, the timer will stop
until the door is closed and START is touched.
About the “QUICK DEFROST” Cycle
The electronic control oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROSTCycle into
three equal parts:
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Second part. 50% of full Cook Power
Third part. 20% of full Cook Power
This automatic step-down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely.
Changing or adding defrost time
You can change the defrosting time before or after touching START.
. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
l Touch numbers for new time
. Touch START.
Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the defrosting at
20% of full power.
The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROSTCycle.
l Open the door
l Check the food with long-tined fork; if center area is hard frozen, set additional time, Remember
that standing time is necessary to complete defrosting.
l Close the door and touch STARTto continue the cycle if no additional time is needed.
OR...
l Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time.

Cooking automatically after defrosting
The controls can be set so the oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycle
[except BROIL TIME] you have touched in.
THIS HAPPENS...
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
defrosting time you want.
4. Touch any cooking tunc-
tion except BROIL TIME.
(This example shows use
of the COOK cycle.]
5. Touch Number Pads for the
Cooking time you want.
6. Touch COOK POWER, if
required. (Option: Skip
to Step 8 if you want to
cook at high power.]
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four O’s
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
4 minutes, 30 seconds.
The cooking cycle Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched
them. This example shows 3 minutes,
25 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI!’ This shows the oven is prepro-
grammed to cook at full power [HIGH]
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 6 for 60%
of full power.
7. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want.
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When you touch START,the QUICK
DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on. All
other Indicator Lights will go off The
Display counts down the time to show
how much time is left in the defrost
cycle.
When the defrost time ends, the oven
automatrcally lets the food stand for
the same amount of time used for
defrosting. The QUICK DEFROST Indica-
tor Light stays on and the Display
counts down the standing time. During
the countdown the oven will be dark,
and fan will be off. Ifthe door is
opened during the standing time, the
countdown will pause. Close the door
and touch STARTto complete the
standing time.
When the standing time is over, you will
hear 2 beeps and the cooking cycle
will start.
The COOK Indicator Light will be on
during the cooking cycle. The COOK
POWER Indicator Light will also be on if
you are using a Cook Power other
than high.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much time is left in the Cook
cycle.
When the Cook cycle ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play and a beep will sound every 60
seconds (to remind you that food is left
in the oven] until the door is opened
or CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day

Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE
The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is
designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose. The Temperature probe can
also be used in BAKE TIME (page 20) or ROAST TIME (page 23) to cook by temperature ratherthan time.
See your CONVECTION MICRO MENUS” Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different types
of food.
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Probe
Socket
1. Insert at least 1/xof the
temperature probe into
the food.
2. Place food in the oven and
plug the probe into the
socket on the oven ceiling.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
4. Touch PROBE TEMP.
5. Touch Number Pads for the
desired final temperature
between 90°F and 2009.
6. Touch COOK POWER
(Option: Touch START if you
want to use high power.)
7. Touch the Number Pad for
the Cook Power you want.
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3. Make sure the probe
does not touch any part
of the oven interior.
Close the door.
The PROBE TEMP Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show “F.”
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
a final cooked temperature of
about 140°F.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is
preprogrammed to cook at full
power (HIGH).
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of
full power.

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8. Touch START.
The PROBETEMP and COOK POWER
Indicator Lights will stay on.
The Display will show “COOL” to
show the food is less than 90°F.
As the food cooks, the Display will
show the internal temperature of
the food for every 5°F increase.
When the probe senses the tempera-
ture you selected, the oven shuts off.
“End” will show on the Display and 4
beeps will sound. (You can stop the
beeping by opening the door or by
touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain
on the Display and a beep will sound
every 60 seconds (to remind you that
food is left in the oven) until the door is
opened or CANCEL is touched. The
Display will then show the time of day.
NOTE: “Err” will be displayed after START is touched if an incorrect temperature has been
selected (under 90°F or over 200°F).
Hints for using the temperature probe
DO... DON’T...
l use hot pads when removing probe from
food or food from oven.
l stir foods during cooking when
recommended.
l stir soups. casseroles and drinks before
serving.
l cover roasts with foil and let stand a few
minutes after microwave cooking. Remove
foil if you decide to cook it longer.
l remove the probe from the oven when not
cooking by temperature.
. let probe or probe cable touch any part of
the oven interior,
l let probe touch foil [if used). Foil can be kept
away from probe with wooden toothpicks.
Remove foil if arcing occurs,
l use paper, plastic wrap or plastic containers,
They will be in the oven too long,
l force probe into frozen foods.
l use probe for foods that need to simmer.
NOTE: Some foods are started using a timed cycle and finished by using a temperature cycle. You
can set PROBE TEMP to follow COOK or QUICK DEFROST, to avoid the need to reset the oven half
way through cooking. PROBE TEMP can be programmed with the temperature probe out. The oven
will then pause between cycles. “Prob” will show on the Display to remind you to plug in the probe.
Touch START to continue cooking.

Changing the temperature setting
When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP settings can be changed before or during
operation.
-Touch PROBE TEMP
-Touch number for new temperature.
-Touch START.The oven will continue cooking to the new temperature. Ifthe new temperature is
lower than the temperature of the food, the oven will shut off
Temperature probe cooking tips
For casseroles, the tip of For liquids, balance the For roasts, the tip of the
the probe should be rn the probe on a wooden probe should be in the
center of the food. Stir foods spoon or spatula so the center of the largest
when recommended. tip of the probe is in the muscle, but not touching
Replace the probe. center of the liquid. fat or bone.
l Casseroles cooked using the l If you are cooking individual
Temperature Probe should be servings such as mugs of soup,
made from precooked foods. Do check the probe setting in sev-
not use raw meats, raw vegeta- eral of the items- all the mugs
bles and cream sauces in may not heat at the same rate.
casseroles. . Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work
l Dry casseroles do not work well. well.
l Thaw frozen casseroles and l Remember that roasts may vary
meats in the convection micro- in size, shape and composition.
wave oven before inserting the Use the timings for minutes per
probe. pound as a guide as well as the
Temperature Probe.
Cleaning the probe
1. Remove probe from convection microwave oven using hot pads.
2. Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods,
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Using KEEP WARM
Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your convection microwave oven for up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1hour, 40 minutes). KEEPWARM can be used bv itself, or it can
automatically follow a cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP cycle
DO THIS...
1. Put cooked, hot food in
oven and close door.
THIS HAPPENS...
2. Touch KEEP WARM.
mm
3. Touch START.
The KEEPWARM Indicator Light will
come on. The Display WIII show the
time of day.
The KEEPWARM Indicator Light
will stay on. The oven light and the
fan will come on. The Display will
continue to show the time of day.
l KEEPWARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds
l Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM. Close the door and touch KEEPWARM, then
STARTif additional KEEPWARM time is desired.
l Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEPWARM.
l Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during KEEPWARM.
l Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEPWARM.
l The use of more than one complete KEEPWARM (about 1hour, 40 minutes] is not recommended,
The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.
To automatically follow another cycle
l While you are touching in cooking instructions, touch KEEPWARM before touching START.
OR...
l Atter the oven starts operating, touch KEEPWARM and then START.
l When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear 4 beeps. The KEEPWARM Indicator Light will
come on and the time of day will be displayed while the oven continues to run,
l KEEPWARM will follow AUTO SET,PROBE TEMF!QUICK DEFROST,COOK, BAKE TIME, ROAST TIME,
BROIL TIME or AUTO TEMP

Convection cooking
Convection cooking circulates hot airthrough the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air
surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly. This seals in moisture and juices for more
flavorful foods. This oven uses convection cooking whenever BAKE TIME, BROIL TIME, or ROAST TIME are
programmed. DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE TRAY IN PLACE. The bottom metal
tray is designed with feet so that air can circulate underthe tray for even cooking.
Sometimes Combination Convection Microwave cooking is suggested to achieve the proper
cooking results. In this cooking process the convection heat and microwave energy alternate
automatically.
L I
CONVECTION
I I
MICROWAVE COMBINATION
CONVECTION/MICROWAVE
Precautions for convection and combination cooking
l Use oven mitts to remove hot cooking utensils and hot oven racks. The interior surfaces of the oven
will be hot.
l Use care to prevent burns whenever oven is in operation. The oven vent openings and surfaces
near these openings, the oven door glass, door trim, etc. and interior oven surfaces can become
hot enough to burn. Do not touch, or allow clothing or other flammable materials to contact these
surfaces during, or after use, until they have had time to cool.
l Do not cover bottom of oven or oven racks with aluminum foil. This would prevent proper air flow
and result in poor cooking performance.
Using BAKE TIME
The BAKE TIME cycle can be programmed up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds of convection cooking time.
Set time in minutes and seconds. NOTE: 3 hours, 30 seconds will be set 180:30. Five digit numbers
may be used as long as I is the first number used. NOTE: 200 minutes may be set as 199:60. This cycle
will cook at 375°F unless another cooking temperature has been selected. BAKE TIME can be used
with AUTO SET,QUICK DEFROSTand KEEPWARM. When using the Temperature Probe in BAKE TIME, the
PROBE TEMP replaces the cooking time. This cycle requires preheating before the food is placed in
the oven, The preheated time will vary depending on the set cooking temperature. The preheating
time will be approximately 8-11minutes.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
The CONV Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show “000:001’
1. Touch BAKE TIME.
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