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Siemens HF36V305 Use And Care Manual

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Over the Range Microwave
Use and Care Manual
Models: HF36V305, HF36V306
Please read instructions before using.
Important: Save these instructions.
Installer: Please these Instructions with this unit for the owner.
Owner: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Over the Range Microwave Use and Care Manual Models: HF36V305, HF36V306 Please read instructions before using. Important: Save these instructions. Installer: Please these Instructions with this unit for the owner. Owner: Please retain these instructions for future reference. Siemens. forward thinking...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Tips For Microwave Cooking... 7 Parts And Accessories ... 8 Control Panel ... 8-9 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN... 10-29 Learn About Your Microwave Oven ... 10 Help ... 10 Clock ... 10 Kitchen Timer ... 10 Control Set-Up ... 10 Vent HI/LO/Off ...

  • Page 3: Safety

    • 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    - 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.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    GROUNDING 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.

  • Page 6: Understanding Your Microwave Oven

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE GUIDE Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven. 2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

  • Page 7: Tips For Microwave Cooking

    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.

  • Page 8: Parts And Accessories

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CONTROL PANEL OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Input Power Cooking Power Frequency Rated Current Outer Dimensions Cavity Volume Net Weight • See page 9 for control panel features. 120 VAC, 60 Hz 1,500 W...

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    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.

  • Page 10: Using Your Microwave Oven

    [8], [0] and [0]. Touch start pad. 8 : 00 KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. Example: To time 3 minutes. PROCEDURE Touch kitchen timer pad.

  • Page 11: Vent Hi/Lo/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.

  • Page 12: Easy Cook

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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.

  • Page 13: Cooking At High Power Level

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING AT HIGH POWER LEVEL Example: To cook food for 8 minutes, 30 seconds at 100% power. PROCEDURE Enter the cook time. 8 : 30 TOUCH START OR Touch number keypad POWER [8], [3] and [0].

  • Page 14: Cooking Guide For Lower Power Level

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVEL The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. The power levels are listed below, with examples of foods best cooked at each level and the amount of micro- wave power output you are using at each Level.

  • Page 15: Sensor Operating Instructions

    Fill containers at least half full for best results. 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.

  • Page 16: Pizza

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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. PROCEDURE Touch pizza pad. PIZZA SENSING • When the reheat time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display.

  • Page 17: Cook

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 Entree, Casserole and Rice. Example: To cook rice. PROCEDURE Touch cook pad.

  • Page 18: Auto Defrost

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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.

  • Page 19: Auto Defrost Chart

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST CHART Meat Setting Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. FOOD BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork.
  • Page 20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST CHART (CONT’D) Poultry Setting FOOD CHICKEN Whole Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). (up to 6 lbs.) Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Cut-up Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.

  • Page 21: Time Defrost

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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. PROCEDURE...

  • Page 22: Time Defrost Chart

    4 - 5 minutes NOTE: Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines. GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS 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.

  • Page 23: Fish And Shellfish

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN FISH AND SHELLFISH 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.

  • Page 24: Appetizers/Sauces/Soups

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS 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.

  • Page 25: Meat Cooking Table

    Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. per pound Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if MEDIUM (155°F): necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when 11-13 minutes desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil per pound 15 minutes.

  • Page 26: Poultry

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN POULTRY 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.

  • Page 27: Pasta And Rice

    There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven. PASTA COOKING TABLE PASTA...

  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 29: Cooktop/Night Light Replacement

    USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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.

  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting

    • check that door is firmly closed. • check that timer was not started instead of a cooking function. • If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven.

  • Page 31: Questions And Answers

    When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent. Answer...
  • Page 32 Printed in Korea P/No.: 3828W5A4124...

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