IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door...
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WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven . n Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold- Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave . n Metal or foil touching the side of the oven .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven n Cookware may become hot because of heat is suitable for microwaving . Most glass casseroles, transferred from the heated food . Pot holders may cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery be needed to handle the cookware .
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING —Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded . In the event of an If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of it is your personal responsibility and obligation electric shock by providing an escape wire to have it replaced with a properly grounded...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord . Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used—...
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latch Release. Press latch release to Door Latches. open door . Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows Removable Turntable.
About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models. Auto Popcorn Beverage Defrost Time Potato Reheat Defrost Time Pizza Vegetable Cook Express Cook Timer Clock Power Level 30 Sec Clear...
Rest periods (when the microwave energy Changing the Power Level Power cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” Level or transfer heat to the inside The power level may be entered or of the food. An example of this is shown with changed before entering the time for power level 30—the defrost cycle.
About the time features. Time Cook Time Cook Allows you to microwave for any time up Defrosting and Cooking to 99 minutes and 99 seconds . You can program the oven to automatically HI power level is automatically set, but you begin Time Cook after defrosting .
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Time Defrost Time Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for a selected length Defrost of time . See the Defrosting Guide for n Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be suggested times . (Auto Defrost explained in defrosted in the package . Closed packages the About the convenience features section .
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About the convenience features. Popcorn Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 . 7 5 ounces or larger than 3 . 5 ounces . 3 .
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Beverage Beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature To use the Beverage feature: may be very hot. Remove the container Press BEVERAGE pad . The microwave with care. will automatically be set to heat an 8 ounce beverage . The microwave will start immediately .
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About the convenience features. Potato (on some models) Potato To use the Potato feature: Press the POTATO pad . Press the number of servings 1-4 . The oven will start immediately . To use the Vegetable feature: . Vegetable Press VEGETABLE pad . Enter the Vegetable code .
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Auto Defrost/Defrost Auto (on some models) There is a handy guide located on the inside Defrost front of the oven. Use Auto Defrost/Defrost (on some models) for meat, poultry and fish weighing up to 2 . 5 pounds . Use Time Defrost (on some models) Start for most other frozen foods .
About the other features. Clock Clock Press to enter the time of day . Express Cook Press CLOCK. Enter time of day . Press CLOCK . Start Pause Pause Start START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display . Pause Press START/PAUSE again to restart the oven .
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Timer Timer This pad performs the following functions: n It operates as a minute timer . n It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting . How to Use as a Minute Timer The Timer operates without microwave energy. Press TIMER.
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven . Arcing is caused by: n metal or foil touching the side of the oven . n foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas) . n metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes .
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh . Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel;...
Troubleshooting Tips. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall •...
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