(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 closes 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 per- sonnel.

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer???s instruc- tions, may cause interference to radio and televi- sion reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip- ment does cause 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 fol- lowing:

???Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.

???Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.

???Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the receiver.

???Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

???Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifica- tion to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, elec- tric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

???Read all the instructions before using your oven.

???Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision.

???Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3.

???Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

???Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement near a swimming pool, or simi- lar location.)

???Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

???Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.

???Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters.

???Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power is off when the door is open.

???Always turn fan on HIGH when cooking foods that might flame up, or any time flames occur on the cook- top.

???Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.

???Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only.

???When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or deter- gents and a sponge or soft cloth.

???If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again.

???To avoid a fire hazard:

-Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially when you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.

-Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to turn on.

-Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and remove them before placing the item in the oven.

???If a fire should start inside the oven:

-Keep the oven door closed.

-Turn the oven off.

-Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

???To avoid electric shock:

-This appliance must be grounded. Connect the oven only to a properly grounded outlet. See the

electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 5.

-Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

-Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water.

-Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

???To avoid improperly cooking some foods:

-Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food.

Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause per- sonal injury.

-Do not heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.

-Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.

-Do not attempt home canning in your microwave oven.

-Do not heat the following items in the microwave oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode.

???Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.

???Use your oven only for the operations described in this manual.

???Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.

???Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

???Preserve the oven floor:

-Do not heat the oven floor excessively.

-Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-cook- ing packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish.

Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is

required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

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.

??? 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 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 micro- wave oven.

??? For a permanently connected appliance:

The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

BROWNING

Meat and poultry with high fat content will brown lightly when cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent, such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue sauce.

COVERING

A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot during cooking. Handle carefully. Waxed paper will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and help retain heat. When warming bread items, use waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper towels.

SPACING

Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cupcakes, and hors d???oeuvres in a circle and at least

1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.

STIRRING

Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.

TURNING

Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned during cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also turn over chicken pieces and chops.

ARRANGEMENT

Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook

more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.

TESTING FOR DONENESS

Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness.

STANDING TIME

Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after cooking inside as well as outside the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. Stop the cooking when they are slightly undercooked and they will finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 F during standing time.

SHIELDING

To prevent some portions of food in rectangular or square dishes from overcooking, you may need to cover the dish with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and

wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.

Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls to prevent arcing.

PIERCING

Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables such as potatoes and squash.

Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.

REMOVABLE PARTS

The turntable and turntable roller rest are removable. They should be hand-washed in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Once they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads.

???The turntable may be cleaned in the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.

???The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly.

SPECIAL CARE

For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.

After cleaning the control panel, touch stop/clear to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel.

NOTE: Styling and features vary by model.

1.Display: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected.

2.Popcorn: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven???s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 15 for more information.

3.Potato: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. The oven???s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato. See page 16 for more information.

4.Pizza: Touch this pad to reheat pizza. The oven???s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the pizza. See page 16 for more information.

5.Cook: Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees, cas- serole and rice. The oven???s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food. See page 17 for more information.

6.Reheat: Touch this pad to reheat casseroles, dinner plates and soup or sauce. The oven???s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food. See page 17 for more information.

7.Vegetable: Touch this pad to cook vegetables. The oven???s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables. See page 16 for more infor- mation.

8.Favorite recipe: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory. See page 12 for information.

9.Easy cook: Touch this pad to set and start

quickly at 100% power level. See page 12 for more information.

10.Auto defrost: Meat, poultry, fish. Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight. See page 18 for more information.

11.Time defrost: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods. See page 21 for more information.

12.Quick defrost: This pad provides Quick defrost- ing for 1.0 pound of frozen foods. See page 21 for more information.

13.Numbers: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights.

14.Kitchen timer: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. See page 10 for more information.

15.Clock: Touch this pad to enter the time of day. See page 10 for more information.

16.Light timer: Touch this pad to set the light timer. See page 11 for more information.

17.??? (Less): Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

18.+ (More): Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it. See page 12 for more information.

19.Help: Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function. See page 10 for more informa- tion.

20.Stop/clear: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries.

21.Start: Touch this pad to start a function. If you open the door after oven begins to cook, touch start again.

22.Power level: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level. See page 13 for more information.

23.Program: Touch this pad to set a cooking time. See page 13 for more information.

24.Hold warm: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. See page 12 for more information.

25.Control set-up: Touch this pad to change the oven???s default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight from Lbs to Kg.

See page 10 for more information.

26.T/table on/off: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable. OFF will appear in the display. See page 11 for more information.

NOTE: This option not available in sensor cook and defrost modes.

27.Vent hi/lo/off: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off. See page 11 for more information.

28.Light hi/lo/off: Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. See page 11 for more information.

LEARN ABOUT YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave

KITCHEN TIMER

You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

CAUTION

???To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty.

???To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. See page 6 for details.

Example: To time 3 minutes.

PROCEDURE

1.Touch kitchen timer pad.

2.Touch number keypad

[3], [0] and [0].

3.Touch start pad.

DISPLAY

ENTER TIME IN MIN

AND SEC

3 : 00 TOUCH START

Timer and time counting down.

HELP

The Help pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press Help, then select a key pad.

Example: To learn about the popcorn feature.

PROCEDUREDISPLAY

???When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and END will display.

CONTROL SET-UP

You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. (LBS/KG) See following chart for more information.

1.Touch help pad.

2.Touch popcorn pad.

TOUCH THIS KEYPAD

THEN THE DESIRED

FEATURE

TOUCH THIS KEYPAD TO

POP MICROWAVE POP-

CORN THE DISPLAY WILL

SHOW SENSING UNTIL

REMAINING COOK TIME

HAS BEEN CALCULATED

CLOCK

This oven includes a 12-hour clock.

Example: To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg.

Example: To set 8:00 AM.

PROCEDURE

1.Touch clock pad. (Press once for AM, twice for PM)

2.Touch number keypad

[8], [0] and [0].

3.Touch start pad.

DISPLAY

AM ENTER TIME OF DAY

8 : 00 TOUCH START

8 : 00

VENT HI/LO/OFF

The Vent moves steam and other vapors from the cook- ing surface. From the off position, the first touch of the vent pad turn the vent on High speed. Touch the pad again to turn the vent on Low speed, and a third time to turn the fan back off.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automati- cally turn on at the LOW setting. It may stay on for up to an hour. When this occurs, you cannot turn the vent fan off. Wait until it turns off automatically.

LIGHT HI/LO/OFF

Touch light hi/lo/off pad once for bright light, again for low light and a third time to turn the light back off.

LIGHT TIMER

You can set the Lo Light to turn on and off automati- cally at any time. The light will come on at the low set- ting the same time every day and turn off at a set time until reset.

Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM.

T/TABLE ON/OFF

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press t/table on/off pad to turn the turntable on or off.

NOTE:

???The t/table on/off feature does not operate with the DEFROST or SENSOR cooking modes.

???Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cook- ing.

???Do not run the oven empty.

CHILD LOCK

Child Lock is a safety feature used to lock the control panel so that so that it cannot be operated. To set Child Lock, touch stop/clear once. Touch and hold 0 pad more than four seconds LOCKED will appear in the

PROCEDURE

1.Touch light timer pad. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

2.Enter the time you want the Light to turn on. Touch number key- pad [2], [0] and [0].

3.Touch light timer pad again. (Press once for AM, twice for PM.)

4.Enter the time you want the Light to turn off. Touch number key- pad [7], [0] and [0].

5.Touch start pad.

NOTE:

DISPLAY

AM ENTER LIGHT ON

TIME OR TOUCH CLEAR

TO RESET THE TIMER

2 : 00 TOUCH LIGHT

TIMER

AM ENTER LIGHT OFF

TIME

7 : 00 TOUCH START

Time of day.

display window and you hear two beeps.

To cancel child lock, touch and hold 0 more than four seconds. LOCKED will disapper and you hear two beeps.

???To reset the time to turn on and off the Light, repeat steps 1 to 5.

Example: To cancel the Light Timer.

PROCEDURE

1. Touchpad. light timer

2. Touch stop/clear pad.

NOTE:

???If you want to cancel the light timer in operation, touch light hi/on/off the pad.

EASY COOK

A timesaving pad, this simplified control lets you quick- ly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch start pad. This feature cooks for 30 seconds on HI each time you press the pad.

Example: To set easy cook for 2 minutes.

NOTE:

???Easy cook will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, every touch will add 1 minute up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

HOLD WARM

You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. You can use hold warm by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically.

Example: To use hold warm.

To make hold warm automatically follow another cycle:

???While you are programming the cooking instructions, touch hold warm before touching start.

???When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones and ???WARM??? will appear in the oven display.

???You can set hold warm to follow auto defrost, or multi- cycle cooking.

NOTE:

???Hold warm operates for up to 99 minutes 59 seconds.

???Food cooked covered should remain covered during hold warm.

???Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncov- ered during hold warm.

???Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate can be covered during hold warm.

FAVORITE RECIPE

Favorite recipe lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.

Example: To program cooking for 2 minutes.

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

NOTE: Power level will default to hi, but this setting in modifiable.

+/??? (MORE/LESS)

By using the + or ??? keys, all of the pre-programmed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time.

Pressing + will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it. Pressing ??? will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

NOTE: This feature cannot be used during cooking, only when setting the initial cook time.

COOKING AT HIGH POWER

LEVEL

Example: To cook food for 8 minutes, 30 seconds at 100% power.

COOKING WITH MORE THAN

ONE COOK CYCLE

For best results, some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time, and another Power Level for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to three cycles, if the first heating cycle is defrost or the last at 0% power.

Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for

7 minutes 30 seconds.

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

COOKING AT LOWER POWER

LEVELS

HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH.

See cooking guide for power levels, page 14.

Example: To cook food for 7 minutes, 30 seconds at 70% power

PROCEDURE

1.Enter the cook time. Touch number keypad

[3], [0] and [0].

2.Touch program pad.

3.Enter the second cook time. Touch number keypad [7], [3] and

[0].

4.Touch power level pad.

5.Enter the power level. Touch number [7] pad.

6.Touch start pad.

DISPLAY

3 : 00 TOUCH START OR

POWER

ENTER COOKING TIME

7 : 30 TOUCH START OR

POWER

ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10

P-70 TOUCH START

Time counting down.

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

SENSOR OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting cooking times and power lev- els. The oven automatically determines required cook- ing time for each food item. The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining heating time. For best results for cooking by Sensor, following these recommendations:

1.Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature.

2.Glass TURNTABLE and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking results.

3.Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed paper or a lid.

4.Do not open the door or touch the stop/clear pad during the sensing time. When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or rearrange the food.

SENSOR COOKING GUIDE

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results.

1.Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

2.Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

3.Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

4.Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

ADDING OR SUBTRACTING

SENSOR COOK TIME

If the SENSOR function is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 seconds after choosing the function. You can only increase or decrease cook time when sensor is displayed.

Example: If you want to add to the Sensor Cook cas- serole cooking time.

POPCORN (SENSOR)

Popcorn lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of com- mercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave pop- corn popper, follow manufacturer???s instructions.

SENSING

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

CAUTION

???DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while popping corn.

PIZZA (SENSOR)

Pizza lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza with- out selecting cooking times and power level.

Example: To reheat 2 slices of pizza.

???When the reheat time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

???Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices

(about 5 ozs. each)

POTATO (SENSOR)

Potato lets you bake one or several potatoes without selecting cooking times and power levels.

Example: To cook 2 potatoes.

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

???Recommended amounts: 1-4 potatoes

(about 8-10 ozs. each)

NOTE:

???Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times.

???After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.

VEGETABLE (SENSOR)

Vegetable has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen and Canned.

Example: To cook frozen vegetables.

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

NOTE:

Place the canned vegetable in a microwavable bowl or casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let

stand 5 minutes.

???Recommended amounts: 1-4 cups

???Recommended 1/4"-1/2" venting of cover.

COOK (SENSOR)

Cook lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Power Levels. Cook has preset power for 3 food categories: Frozen

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

???Recommended amounts:

NOTE:

Use only long grain rice with sensor cook program. See page 27 to cook other types of rice.

REHEAT (SENSOR)

Reheat lets you heat foods without needing to pro- gram times and power levels.

Reheat has preset power levels for 3 categories:

Casserole, Dinner Plate and Soup/Sauce.

???When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

???Recommended amounts:

AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. Using auto defrost is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The auto defrost chart on pages 19 - 20 provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

NOTE:

When you touch the start pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food.

Remove any portions that have thawed.

Return frozen portions to the oven and touch start to resume the defrost cycle.

WEIGHT CONVERSION CHART

To enter food weight in auto defrost, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.

DEFROSTING TIPS

???When using auto defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

???Use auto defrost only for raw food. Auto defrost gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0??F (taken directly from a freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5??F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

???If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

???The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block.

???Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

???You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining. See page 6.

???Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to cook too fast.

???For better results, a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time.

???For best results, elevate food to be defrosted on a microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during defrost.

TIME DEFROST

This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. The Time defrost chart (see page 22) provides some basic guidelines for using time defrost.

Example: To defrost for 2 minutes.

???When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

QUICK DEFROST

The quick defrost feature provides rapid defrosting for 1 lb. of frozen food. The oven automatically sets the defrosting time for ground beef.

Example: To defrost 1 lb. ground beef.

PROCEDURE

NOTE:

???The microwave will beep and defrosting will pause so the door can be opened and the meat can be turned. If the door is not opened at this time, the countdown will resume.

???Any ground meat can be used with quick defrost, but this feature works best with ground beef.

USE OF THE TWO POSITION

METAL RACK

The two position metal rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside down to accommodate different container sizes.

To use rack:

1.Place rack securely in the four plastic supports.

???Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of microwave oven.

2.Place equal amounts of food both ABOVE and BELOW rack.

???Amount of food must be approximately the same in both containers to balance out cooking energy.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of property damage:

???Do not use rack to pop popcorn.

???Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used.

???Use the rack only when cooking food on two positions.

???Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven.

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

???Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The times in this book are based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

???Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones: pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

???Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.

???Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary, occa- sional stirring is sufficient.

???Turn over foods like pork chops, whole potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

???Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish.

???Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish.

???Shield parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry with small pieces of aluminum foil.

???Let Stand: After you remove the food from the micro- wave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid over- cooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

???Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:

Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to pre- vent drying out.

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

???Prepare the fish for cooking:

-Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

-Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

-The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

-Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.

???The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with power level and cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.

Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques

???Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper towel under the crackers while they cook in the microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.

???Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even cook- ing.

???Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.

Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques

???Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce.

???Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly than those made with flour.

Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques

???Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil- over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup.

???Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED plas- tic wrap or a microwavable lid.

???Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness.

???Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking the food.

MEAT

Not Recommended

???Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat.

???Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp.

???Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a smooth consistency.

???To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe, reduce the amount of liquid slightly.

???Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.

???When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings.

Cooking Meat: General Directions

???Prepare the meat for cooking:

-Defrost completely.

-Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.

-Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable rack in a microwavable dish.

-Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.

-Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward the outside of the dish.

-Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent splattering.

???Tend the meat as it cooks.

-Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of the meat.

-Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to pre- vent overcooking.

NOTE:

Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat with foil at any one time.

???Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. The internal tem- perature of the meat may rise from 5-10??F during standing time.

The Meat Cooking Table on page 25 provides detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts of meat.

Cooking Poultry: General Directions

???Prepare the poultry for cooking:

-Defrost completely.

-Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.

-Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce splattering.

-Use a browning agent (such as worcestershire sauce) or cook with a sauce to give a browned appearance.

POULTRY COOKING TABLE

???Watch the poultry as it cooks.

-Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.

-Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of alumi- num foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of foil.

???Poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the thigh meat should be 180-185??F.

???Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for 10 minutes.

The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed direc- tions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for most cuts and types of poultry.

Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven.

Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques

???If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.

???Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.

???The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide spe- cific directions, with Power Level and cooking time set- tings for most common types of pasta and rice.

CARE AND CLEANING

For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder or pads.

Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. Wipe spatters immediately with

a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.

METAL RACK

Wash the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Dry completely. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.

CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER

The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.

1.To remove grease filter, slide filter to the side. Pull filter downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.

2.Wash in dishwasher or soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry.

Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum filter will darken.

3.To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.

CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filter in place.

CHARCOAL FILTER

REPLACEMENT

If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.

1.Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2.Remove the two vent grill mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3.Tip the grill forward, then lift itout.

4.Remove old filter.

5.Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.

6.Slide the bottom of the grill into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply and set the clock.

COOKTOP LIGHT

REPLACEMENT

1.Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2.Remove the bulb cover and mounting screws.

3.Replace bulb(s) with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb(s).

4.Replace bulb cover and mounting screws.

5.Turn the power back on at the main power supply or plug in the oven.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1.Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power supply.

2.Remove the vent cover mounting screws. (2 middle screws)

3.Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.

4. Remove bulb holder.

5.Lift up the bulb holder.

6.Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.

7.Replace the bulb holder.

8.Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply or plug in the oven.