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Dometic C2286.000 Owner's Manual & Cooking Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
MODEL C2286.000
0.6 cu.ft.
P/NO. 4B74417J

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  • Page 1 MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MODEL C2286.000 0.6 cu.ft. P/NO. 4B74417J...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk or burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POS- 2. Read and follow the specific SIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ......+ + ..FEATURE DIAGRAM .

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION A. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded in accordance of National Electri- cal Codes. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape route for the electric. current. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug (Fig.
  • Page 6 B. CIRCUITS For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 Amp circuit. No other electrical appli- ances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. C. VOLTAGE WARNING The voltage used at the wall receptacle must be the same as specified on the oven serial plate located on the back or on the side of the control panel of the oven.

  • Page 7: Feature Diagram

    FEATURE DIAGRAM Door Seal Oven Front Face Cablnet Display Window Window Control Panel Door Oper Button Safety Door Lock System Glass Turntable Remove your Microwave Oven and all material from the shipping carton. Your oven will be packed with the following material: Glass Turntable.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Stage Indicator- When cook- Cooking malcaxor-u.3 ing stages are set, STG1 or DEF and WARM indicate which STG2 will go on indicating the cooking operation is being stage in which your oven is used. cooking. _ Display Window-Used to show: Time of day.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. SETTING TIME OF DAY To set the TIME OF DAY, enter the correct time of day 4:30. STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS Plug the power cord “12:OO” will show in the into an electrical display. outlet. 2.

  • Page 10: Hi-Power/Multi-Power Cooking

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d) HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER COOKING HI-POWER COOKING gives the highest cooking power possible with your microwave oven. It is the recommended setting for cooking foods with high moisture content or for cooking foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural flavour and texture. Many foods need slower cooking (at less than HI power) in order to give you the best results.

  • Page 11: Multi-Stage Cooking

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS fCont’d) 3. MULTI-STAGE COOKING This cooking allows you to set the oven to cook in the first stage at a certain power level for a chosen time and then in the second stage at a different power level for a chosen time. If you want to cook food on Power 80% for 4 minutes in the first stage and Power 50% for 10 minutes in the second stage.

  • Page 12: Delay Start Cooking

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont'd) 4. DELAY START COOKING Delay Start cooking can be done by starting the cooking automatically at a preset delay time for the chosen cooking time. EXAMPLE: If you want to start at 6:30, (Current time of day is 4:30.) REMARKS STEP KEY BOARD...

  • Page 13: Hold Warm

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont'd) 5. HOLD WARM Your oven has a “Hold Warm” feature that keeps the food warm after the cooking is done. EXAMPLE: If you want to cook food at Hi-POWER for 6 minutes. (Current time of day is 4:30.) STEP Key BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW...

  • Page 14: Auto Weight Defrost

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont'd) 6. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST EXAMPLE: If you want to defrost 2 pounds of Ground Beef. (Current time of day is 4:30.) STEP KEY BOARD DISPLAY WINDOW REMARKS Touch “CLEAR”. Touch “MEAT”. Select the desired “2.0” will show in the cooking weight by display window.

  • Page 15: Care Of Your Microwave Oven

    CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To Clean Your Oven 1. Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times.

  • Page 16: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Repairs should be done by qualified service personnel only. 2. Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more away from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

  • Page 17: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow? A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. n Light bulb is burned out. n Door is not closed. n START has not been touched. Q.

  • Page 18: Other Helpful Instructions

    OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS For best results and more enjoyable cooking, please read the cooking guide, thoroughly. For Best Results: 1. When determining the time for a particular food, begin by using minimum time and checking occasionally for doneness. The microwave oven cooks so quickly, it is easy to overcook foods. 2.

  • Page 19: Cooking Utensils

    This number is unique to this unit and not Dealer Address available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your Dealer Phone No. purchase. C2286.000 Model No. Serial No. -19-...

  • Page 20: Microwave Cooking Recipes And Tables

    MICROWAVE C O O K I N G RECIPES AND TABLES Introduction Utensils Your microwave oven can be one of the most useful Because microwaves cannot pass through metal, appliances in your home. If you follow a few basic some standard utensils used in conventional ovens instructions, this book will teach you how to make are unsuitable for microwave use.
  • Page 21 Techniques for Microwave Food Characteristics & Your Microwave Cooking Many people believe that their job is done once the Every different. food has unique characteristics. food goes into the microwave and the timer is set. Here are some ideas and guidelines to help you achieve optimum results from your microwave This is far from true.

  • Page 22: Appetizers, Soups And Sandwiches

    APPETIZERS. SOUPS AND SANDWICHES Vegetable Platter Assemble kebabs by alternating 1 carrot, 1 Brussels sprout, 1 12 frozen baby carrots, defrosted 12 frozen Brussels sprouts, defrosted mushroom and 2 onions one each skewer. Arrange in circular pat- 12 whole canned mushrooms tern on lo-inch microwavable round plate.
  • Page 23 Ham and Vegetable Soup Remove bone from ham. Set aside. Cut ham into 1/2-inch cubes. Set to 1 lb. 3 / 4 fully-cooked bone-in ham aside. In 3-quart casserole, combine ham bone. potatoes, zucchini, slice 1 tablespoon olive oil cabbage, onion, green pepper, and carrot. Cover. 8 oz.

  • Page 24: Meats And Main Dishes

    MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Wine-Braised Ribs 3 ibs. pork spareribs, cut into 2-rib In large oven cooking bag, combine ribs, onion slices and bay pieces leaves. Place 8-inch glass bakinq dish. Set aside. 1 medium onion, sliced tomato juice, 1/2 cup wine, chervil and tarra- In small bowl, combine 2 bay leaves Pour over ribs.
  • Page 25 Sausage and Poppy Seed Potatoes butter and onion in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover. Place 3 tablespoons butter or margarine at Power minutes, or until tender. Stir tablespoons chopped onion Microwave Level 10 for 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour in flour. parsley, mustard, poppy seed, salt and pepper. Blend in milk. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley at Power Level 10 for 5 to 6 minutes, or until Microwave, uncovered,...
  • Page 26 Hoisin Chicken with Walnuts In small mixing bowl, blend all marinade ingredients. Gently stir in Marinade chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Combine tablespoon vegetable oil chicken mixture, green onions and walnuts in l-quart microwavable 1 tablespoon soy sauce casserole.
  • Page 27 Salmon and Fettuccini and discard skin and bones from cooked salmon. Flake with 4 salmon steaks (about 1 1/2 Ibs.) Remove cooked, fork. Set aside. In 2-quart casserole, combine butter, zucchini and as above 1 / 4 cup butter or margarine mushrooms.

  • Page 28: Eggs And Cheese

    Scrambled Eggs Microwavable Butter Milk Salt Cooking Time Pepper Eggs Dish 1 table- 1 table- Dash Dash 1 1/2 2 to 2 minutes 15 oz. bowl spoon spoon l-quart table- 2 table- 1/4 tea- tea- 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes casserole spoons spoons...

  • Page 29: Vegetables And Fruits

    VEGETABLES AND FRUITS Twice-Baked Potatoes Place bacon on microwavable roasting rack; cover with paper towel. 4 medium (6 to 6 oz. each) baking potatoes, microwaved, page 61 Microwave at Power Level 10 for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until just crisp. 2 slices bacon Cool.

  • Page 30: Desserts

    DESSERTS Cheese Pie with Fresh Fruit Prepare and microwave graham cracker crust as directed on pack- S-inch graham cracker crust age. Set aside. Place cream cheese in medium microwavable mixing Filling bowl. Microwave at Power Level 5 for 1 to 1 1/ 2 minutes, or until pkgs.

  • Page 31: Auto Weight Defrost

    AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST AUTO WEIGHT DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS: To help you become thoroughly familiar with the convenient Auto Weight Defrost method and its use we have provided step-by-step instructions for you. You will soon see how microwave defrost- ing can transform defrosting from a time-consuming nuisance to a simple preparation step. Let’s begin by defrosting 1 pound 8 ounces of ground beef.
  • Page 32 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE - POULTRY Special Instructions Food No poultry over 5.9 Ibs. Should be defrosted using CHICKEN Auto Weight Defrost nor should any whole turkeys defrosted with this setting. POULTRY Place chicken breast-side-up on microwavable Whole (under 4 Ibs.) roast rack.

  • Page 33: Microwaving Time Table

    MICROWAVING TIME TABLE MEAT COOKING TABLE Power Cooking Meat Special Instructions Level Time BEEF Corned beef 15 minutes Place corned beef in 2-quart microwavable (2-3 Ibs.) casserole. Pour 1 cup water and desired then seasonings over corned beef. Cook 30-35 minutes covered.
  • Page 34 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Power Cooking Meat Special Instructions Level Time 10-12 minutes Rib roast, Place roast fat side down on microwavable roiled roast rack. Add desired seasonings and per pound (3-4 lbs.) RARE cover with waxed paper. Turn over meat half way through cooking and shield if necessary.
  • Page 35 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Power Cooking Special Instructions Meat Level Time Place cubes in 2-quart microwavable 10 minutes Lamb stew cubes casserole. Add desired seasonings such (1 Ibs.) then as rosemary, thyme and marjoram and 1 l-inch 25-30 minutes cup water. Cook covered. Stir cubes twice per pound during cooking.
  • Page 36 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Power Cooking Meat Special Instructions Level Time Sausage links, Pierce links and place on microwavable Fresh or roast rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. defrosted frozen (l-2 oz. each) After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute. 2 links 1-11/2 minutes...
  • Page 37 POULTRY COOKING TABLE Power Cooking Special instructions Poultry Level Time CHICKEN 10-11 minutes Wash and dry poultry. Remove skin and Breasts, boneless place breasts, thickest portion to outside, 1 half breast per pound in 8-inch microwavable baking dish. Brush (4-5 oz.) with butter or browning agent and season- 1 whole breast 7-8 minutes...
  • Page 38 POULTRY COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Power Cooking Poultry Special Instructions Level Time Drumsticks 12-13 minutes Wash and dry poultry. Place pieces with 11/2-2 Ibs.) per pound thickest portion to outside on micro- wavable roast rack. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
  • Page 39 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Cooking Time/ Special Instructions Vegetables Power Level 10 Place trimmed artichokes, right side up, in Artichokes 8-inch microwavable baking dish. Add Fresh (8 oz. each) 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons 2 medium 8-9 minutes water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Cook 13-14 minutes 4 medium until lower leaves can be pulled off and base...
  • Page 40 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Cooking Time/ Special Instructions Vegetables Power Level 10 Place carrots and 2 tablespoons water in l-quart microwavable covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Cook until tender-crisp. Let stand covered 2 minutes. Cauliflower Place trimmed cauliflower and 2 tablespoons Fresh, whole 7-8 minutes water in 1 or 11/2-quart microwavable covered...
  • Page 41 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cooking Time/ Special Instructions Vegetables Power Level 10 Place shelled peas and 2 tablespoons water in Peas, green 11/2-quart microwavable covered casserole. 7-8 minutes Fresh Stir halfway through cooking. Let stand (1 lb.) 4 cups covered 2 minutes. Pierce potatoes several times with fork.

  • Page 42: Appendix

    APPENDIX REHEATING TABLE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container.
  • Page 43 Any item returned in the manner described in paragraph 4 will be examined by the seller or the Dometic Service Center to which it is returned. If it is found that the returned item was defective in material and workmanship, the Seller or the Dometic Service Center receiving it will repair it without charge for material or labor.
  • Page 44 NOTES...

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