Whirlpool UMC5225GZ User manual

W11114081C
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model UMC5225
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY.................................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...........................................4
Unpacking...................................................................................4
Location Requirements...............................................................4
Electrical Requirements..............................................................4
PARTS AND FEATURES........................................................5
Turntable.....................................................................................5
Microwave Oven Control............................................................5
Display........................................................................................6
Start............................................................................................6
Add 30 Seconds.........................................................................6
Stop Cancel................................................................................6
Tones...........................................................................................6
Clock...........................................................................................6
Timer...........................................................................................6
Language....................................................................................6
Weight Entry Mode.....................................................................6
Control Lock...............................................................................6
MICROWAVE OVEN USE...................................................7
Food Characteristics..............................................................7
Cooking Guidelines................................................................7
Cookware and Dinnerware.....................................................8
Aluminum Foil and Metal........................................................8
Microwave Cooking Power.....................................................8
Manual Cooking......................................................................9
Cooking in Stages...................................................................9
Favorite...................................................................................9
Sensor Cooking......................................................................9
Menu (sensor and non-sensor).............................................10
Weight Defrost/Timed Defrost...............................................11
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE.................................................12
General Cleaning...................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE................................................14
In the U.S.A. ..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts.................................................................14
Built-In Kits.............................................................................14
WARRANTY........................................................................15

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found in this section.
■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS” section.
■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance
with the provided Installation Instructions.
■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - are
able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Call an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the
microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
■ 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.
■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave
Oven Care” section.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave
oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when
not in use.

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This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) 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.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) 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.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
when the microwave oven is in operation.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be
inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or
risk of electric shock.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric
shock.
Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in
convection, combination, grill or “PAN BROWN” mode.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's
recommended accessories, in this microwave oven when
not in use.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave
oven.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials.
2. Clean the inside with a clean, soft, damp cloth.
3. Check for damage, such as:
nA door that is not lined up correctly,
nDamage around the door, or
nDents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven.
If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave
oven until a designated service technician has checked
itandmade any needed repairs.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not remove
microwave inlet cover. See the “Parts and Features” section.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is the
heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently. The weight of the
microwave oven is over 35 lbs (15.9 kg).
nPlace the microwave oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf
that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the
food and utensils you place inside it.
nThe microwave oven should be at a temperature above
50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using
one of the trim kits listed in the “Assistance or Service” section.
nDo not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow
a few inches of space at the back and side of the microwave
oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the
exhaust vents could cause damage to the microwave oven
as well as poor cooking results.
nMake sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper airow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal
device may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The
microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled.
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
nA 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A electrical supply with a
fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
nA time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
nA separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven 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. The microwave oven 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 serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the microwave oven. A short power supply
cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual may cover several different models. The model you
have purchased may have some or all of the features shown
here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly
from the illustrations in this manual.
Turntable
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. For best cooking results, do not operate the
microwave oven without having the turntable in place. See the
“Assistance or Service” section to reorder any of the parts.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved wedges in the center of the turntable
bottom between the 3 spokes of the hub. The rollers on the
support should t inside the turntable bottom ridge.
Microwave Oven Control
CBA D E
K J I H G F
A. Door handle (on models
without push button open)
B. Window
C. Cooking guide label
D. Microwave oven light
E. Display
F. Control panel
G. Microwave inlet cover
H. Removable turntable support
I. Glass turntable
J. Model and serial number plate
K. Door lock system
A
B
C
D
A. Turntable
B. Hub
C. Support
D. Shaft

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Display
When power is rst supplied to the microwave oven, “0:00”
will appear in the display. If the “0:00” appears in the display at
any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if
needed. See the “Clock” section.
NOTE: The display language may be set to French, and the
weight entry mode may be set to metric within the rst 5 minutes
of power-up. See the “Language” and “Weight Entry Mode”
sections.
Start
Start begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted by
opening the door, touching Start will resume the cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven,
a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door
has been closed for about 5 minutes. The word “door”
willappear in the display until the door is opened and closed.
Add 30 Seconds
Start Add 30 Sec automatically starts the microwave oven at
100% power for 30 seconds and it adds 30 seconds of Cook
Time with each additional touch of the keypad.
Time may be added to any manual cooking cycle in 30-second
increments, at the current power level, by touching Start Add 30
Sec during cooking.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven,
a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven
door has been closed for about 5 minutes. The word “door”
willappear in the display until the door is opened and closed.
Cancel
The Stop Cancel keypad clears any incorrect command and
cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of
day.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened.
Close the door and touch Start to resume the cycle.
The Stop Cancel keypad is also used to lock and unlock the
control panel. See the “Control Lock” section.
Tones
Tones are audible signals that can be turned off.
To Turn Off/On End-of-Cycle, End-of-Timer and Reminder
Tones: With the microwave oven door open, touch and hold the
number “3” keypad for about 3 seconds, until a tone sounds.
To Turn Off/On All Tones: With the microwave oven door open,
touch and hold the number “2” keypad for about 3 seconds.
These tones indicate the following:
One tone
nValid entry
nControl Lock activated or deactivated
nEnd of stage in multistage cooking
Three tones
nEnd of Kitchen Timer countdown
Five tones
nEnd of cooking cycle
nReminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones
Clock
This is a standard 12-hour clock (1:00-12:59). The Clock cannot
be erased. If the Clock is not set, “0:00” will remain in the display
when the microwave oven is not in use.
To Set:
The microwave oven and Kitchen Timer must be off.
1. Touch Clock.
2. Touch the number keypads to enter the correct time of day.
3. Touch Clock.
Kitchen Timer
The Kitchen Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99
minutes 99 seconds, and counts down the set time.
NOTE: The Kitchen Timer does not start or stop the microwave
oven.
Cook functions may be used while the Kitchen Timer is counting
down. When the cook function is active in the display, touch
Kitchen Timer to see the Kitchen Timer countdown for about 5
seconds.
To Set:
1. Touch Kitchen Timer.
2. Touch the number keypads to enter desired time.
3. Touch Start.
When the set time ends, “End” will appear in the display and
the end-of-Timer tones will sound.
4. Touch Cancel while the Kitchen Timer is active in the display
to cancel the Kitchen Timer.
Language
The default display language is English, but it may be set to
French. Two display messages are affected: “End” (English) or
“Fin” (French) and “door” (English) or “PrtE” (“porte” - French).
To Set Language to French: Within 5 minutes of power-up,
touch and hold pad 1 for about 5 seconds, until a tone sounds.
Repeat to change back to English.
Weight Entry Mode
The default weight entry mode for Defrost is imperial (pounds)
but may be set to metric (grams). This setting does not affect
any other program besides Defrost. See the “Defrost” section.
To Set Weight Entry to Metric: Within 5 minutes of power-
up, touch and hold number pad 0 for about 5 seconds, until a
tone sounds. To set back to imperial, disconnect power, then
reconnect power to microwave oven.
Control Lock
The Control Lock disables the control panel keypads to avoid
unintended use of the microwave oven.
To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be off.
Touch and hold Cancel for about 3 seconds, until the tone
sounds and the Control Lock icon appears in the display. Repeat
to unlock.
If any control keypad is touched while the control is locked, there
will beno response from the control.

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MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which
reect off the metal oor, walls, and ceiling and pass through the
turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are
attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar, and water molecules
in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat
which cooks the food.
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or
allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate
microwave oven when it is empty.
nBaby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
nClothes, owers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, and paper,
including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be
dried in the microwave oven.
nParafn wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it
does not absorb microwaves.
nUse oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers
from microwave oven.
nDo not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
Cook Time, potatoes should be slightly rm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will nish cooking while standing.
nDo not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring
signicant cleanup of microwave oven cavity. Cover
poachedeggs and allow a standing time.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape,
startingtemperature, composition, and density of the food
affectcookingresults.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the Cook Time
needed.Check for doneness and add small increments
oftimeifnecessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer Cook Time than the same
size of a light, porous food, such as cake.
Cooking Guidelines
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten Cook Time, and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a
lid isnot available, wax paper, paper towels, or plastic wrap
approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap
should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to
vent steam. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is
normal during heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different-sized foods, arrange
the thinner parts and smaller-sized items toward the center. If
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them
ina ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places
toallow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, at pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces
of irregularly shaped foods, bones, and foods such as chicken
wings, leg tips, and sh tails. See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal”
section rst.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat,
even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of
standing time depends on the volume and density of the food.

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Cookware and Dinnerware
Cookware and dinnerware must t on the turntable. Always
use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish
may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not
use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
Material Recommendations
Aluminum Foil,
Metal
See the “Aluminum Foil and
Metal”section.
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least
3/16" (5mm) above the turntable. Follow
manufacturer’srecommendations.
Ceramic Glass,
Glass
Acceptable for use.
China,
Earthenware
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Paper: Towels,
Dinnerware,
Napkins
Use non-recycled and those approved by
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Plastic: Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers
Use those approved by the manufacturer
for microwave oven use.
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Silicone
Bakeware
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers
Do not use in microwave oven.
Wax Paper Acceptable for use.
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with
1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes
from the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue ash of light) can
occurand cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on
some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
ceiling,or oor.
nAlways use the turntable.
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved
meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners, such as
sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with gold or silver trim
or a metallic glaze, should not be used in the microwave oven.
Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent or name. For example,
PL7 = 70% = Medium-High.
To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch
Cook Power. The display will briey show the current power
level, then will return to the cooking countdown.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specic foods.
Percent/Name Use
100%, High, PL10
(default setting)
Quick heating convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as
soups, beverages, and most vegetables
90%, PL9 Cooking small, tender pieces of
meat,ground meat, poultry pieces,
andsh llets
Heating cream soups
80%, PL8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles
Cooking and heating foods that need a
Cook Power lower than high, for example,
whole sh and meat loaf
70%, Medium-
High, PL7
Reheating a single serving offood
60%, PL6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles such as
lasagna
50%, Medium,
PL5
Cooking ham, whole poultry,
andpotroasts
Simmering stews
40%, PL4 Melting chocolate
Heating bread, rolls, and pastries
30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost, PL3
Defrosting bread, sh, meats, poultry, and
precooked foods
20%, PL2 Softening butter, cheese, andicecream
10%, Low, PL1 Taking chill out of fruit

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Manual Cooking
NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching the number
keypads to enter Cook Time, then touch Start.
To Use:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch Cook Time.
“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to
cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch Cook Power.
The default power level PL10 will appear in the display.
Enter the desired power level. See the “Microwave Cooking
Power” section.
4. Touch Start.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
5. Touch Cancel or open the door to clear the display.
Cooking in Stages
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking
powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages, which may
include a defrosting stage. See the “Weight Defrost/Timed
Defrost” section to set the defrosting stage.
NOTE: If a defrosting stage is programmed, it will cycle rst.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch Cook Time.
“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to
cook during the rst stage.
3. Touch Cook Power, then enter the desired cooking power for
the rst stage. See the “Microwave Cooking Power” section.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage.
5. Touch Start.
One tone will sound between stages.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
6. Touch Cancel or open the door to clear the display.
Cook Time may be added in 30-second increments during the
cycling stage by touching Start Add 30 Sec.
Favorite
Use the Favorite keypad to program, store, and recall the top
3 most frequently used manual cook programs. Each Favorite
may have 1 or 2 stages (see the “Cooking in Stages” section). In
the event of a power failure, the saved Favorites will have to be
reprogrammed.
To Set Favorite:
1. Touch Favorite.
“1” will appear in the display. Touch Favorite repeatedly to
scroll through “2” and “3,” until the desired Favorite program
number is displayed.
2. Touch Cook Time, then enter the Cook Time.
3. Touch Cook Power, then enter the power level. If
programming a second stage, enter the Cook Time and
power level for that stage (see the “Cooking in Stages”
section).
4. Touch Favorite to save program.
OR
Touch Start to begin the programmed cycle. The program
will also be saved.
To Use Favorite:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch Favorite repeatedly until desired program number
appears in the display.
3. Touch Start.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
4. Touch Cancel or open the door to clear the display.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food as it heats and adjusts the Cook Time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods.
Microwave-safe containers or steamers with loose-tting lids
are recommended. The loose-tting lid allows enough steam to
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to
allow the steam to escape.
“SC” (sensor cook) will appear in the display during sensor
cooking.
NOTES:
nThe microwave oven should be plugged in for at least
3 minutes.
nThe microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking
container should be dry.
nThe room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
nIf the door is opened while the sensor is detecting moisture
(while “SC” appears in the display), sensing will stop and the
program will be canceled.

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Menu (sensor and non-sensor)
The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating.
For added convenience, the available/recommended amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label
(see the “Parts and Features” section for its location).
Menu Item Serving Size Instructions
POPCORN
(non-sensor)
1.75 oz (50 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
3.3 oz (94 g)
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or
glassware.
nPop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
nFollow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.
nFor best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
nUse fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.
nCooking results may vary by brand and fat content. For bag sizes not listed in this
section, follow directions on the package.
NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the
microwave oven should be attended at all times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop
every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
PIZZA REHEAT
(non-sensor)
1 to 3 slices,
3 oz (85 g)
each,
refrigerated
Place pizza slices on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate in the center of the
turntable.
BEVERAGE (non-
sensor, reheat)
1 or 2 cups,
8.8 oz (250 mL)
each
Do not cover. The diameter of the cup’s opening will affect how the liquid heats.
Beverages in cups with smaller openings may heat faster.
SOUP
(non-sensor)
1 to 4 cups
(250 mL to 1 L)
Place in microwave-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.* Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after heating.
POTATO
(non-sensor)
1 to 4 potatoes,
8oz(227g)
each
Pierce each one several times with a fork. Place on paper towel, around turntable edges,
at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the turntable. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking.
FROZEN ENTREE
(non-sensor)
10 oz or 20 oz
(283 g or 567 g)
Remove from package. Loosen cover on 3 sides. If entrée is not in microwave-safe
container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap, and vent*. Let stand 2-3minutes after
cooking.
DINNER PLATE
(sensor, reheat)
8-16 oz
(227-454 g),
refrigerated
Place food on microwave-safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.* Let stand
2-3 minutes after heating.
FRESH VEGETABLE
(sensor)
4-16 oz
(113-454 g)
Place in microwave-safe container and add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. *Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
FROZEN VEGETABLE
(sensor)
4-16 oz
(113-454 g)
Place in microwave-safe container and add 2-4 Tbsp (30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. *Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
*When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large enough for the moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to accurately
determine cooking time.
To Use Non-Sensor Menu (Popcorn, Pizza Reheat,
Beverage, Soup, Potato):
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch desired menu control.
The rst programmed amount will appear in the display.
Touch control keypad repeatedly to change quantity. See
chart.
3. Touch Start.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display and the
end-of-cycle tones will sound.
4. Touch Cancel or open the door to clear the display.
To Use Sensor Menu (Dinner Plate, Fresh
Vegetable, Frozen Vegetable):
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch the desired menu control.
“SC” (sensor cook) will appear in the display.
3. Touch Start.
The microwave oven will Start and sensor cooking will
begin. “SC” will remain in the display during cooking.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display
and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
4. Touch Cancel or open the door to clear the display.