Using BAKED POTATOES ... 21 Using BEVERAGE ... 21 Using FROZEN ENTREE ... 22 Caring for Your Microwave Oven ... 22 Cooking Guide ... 23 Questions and Answers ... 25 Troubleshooting ... 26 Requesting Assistance or Service ... 27 Warranty ... 28 MODEL CMT061SG...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a CROSLEY To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
M ICROWA VE O V EN S AFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until an authorized Whirlpool service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs. 2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table,...
INS T A LL ATIO N IN ST R U C TIO N S 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.
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven.
GE T T ING T O K N O W Y O U R M I C RO WA VE O VE N Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door.
GE TT IN G TO K N O W YO U R M I CR O W AV E O VE N Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1.
GE T T ING T O K N O W Y O U R M I C RO WA VE O VE N Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily.
GE TT IN G T O K N OW YO U R M ICRO WAVE O VEN NOTES: • If you choose an auto cook function and change your mind, you must press OFF/ CANCEL before you choose another auto cook function.
GET T ING T O KN OW YO U R M ICROWAVE OVE N Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the display will show “ : ”. If a time of day is not set, “ : ” will stay on the display until you set the clock or another function.
Using Y our Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at high cook power 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 2. Set the cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE COOK...
USING YOUR MIC R OW AV E O V EN Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power.
1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 2. Set the cooking time. TOUCH COOK TIME (Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:) TOUCH 3. Set the cook power. TOUCH COOK POWER TOUCH (Example for 50% cook power:) NOTES: •...
US ING YO UR MIC ROWAVE O VEN Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH 3. Set the cook power for the first cycle. TOUCH COOK POWER (Example for 50% cook power:) 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle.
Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat one of four different types of food, without needing to set heating times or cook powers. To use REHEAT, follow the steps below: 1-4 times, to select 1. Touch the food setting. REHEAT 2. Touch one of these Number pads to enter the quantity.
US ING Y OUR MIC R O WA V E O V EN Using DEFROST Your microwave oven lets you defrost food by simply entering defrosting time. A 30% cook power is preset. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting times.
Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop a “snack size” bag (1.75 oz [50g]) of commercially pack- aged microwave popcorn by touching just 2 pads. For best results: • Pop only one package at a time. • If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
US ING Y OUR MIC R O WA V E O V EN This chart shows you which foods you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them. FOOD French Toast/Waffles (Fresh) Bagels/Muffins (Fresh) Hot Cereals (Instant) Using VEGETABLES VEGETABLES lets you heat one of two types of vegetables, without needing to set...
Using BAKED POTATOES Your microwave oven cooks 1 to 2 baking potatoes (10-13 oz [284-396] each) by automatically choosing baking time and cook power. Before baking, remember to pierce potato with a fork several times. After cooking, let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil.
USING Y OU R M IC RO WA V E OVE N Using FROZEN ENTREE FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen entree between 10 and 12 oz (285g and 340g) by touching just 2 pads. NOTES: • If more time is needed do not touch FROZEN ENTREE again.
Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time.
C OOKING GUID E Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: • If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish? Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section. If microwave does not operate, first check the following: •...
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* … Call our toll free number.
Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE CROSLEY WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your microwave oven. 2.