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Microwave-Safe
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Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Ceramic glass, glass
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China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
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Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations.)
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Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Wax paper
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. If
dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not
100%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch
the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook
power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking (Ac – Auto Cook)
Touch COOK, select food item (Beverage, Bacon, Frozen Dinner or
Frozen Breakfast – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if
needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating (Rh – Reheat)
Touch REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta –
see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the
Start control.
Soften/Melt (St – Soften Melt)
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, select food item (Melt Chocolate, Soften
Cream Cheese or Melt Butter – see Cooking Guide label), enter
quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to
soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as
indicated below.
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Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel.
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Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
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Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then
rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner.
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Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
Cookware and Dinnerware
Do Not Use
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Metal cookware and bakeware
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Straw or wicker
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Gold, silver or pewter
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Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
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Twist ties
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Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
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Staples
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Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
Microwave Oven Use
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter weight in pounds (0.1-6.0),
and touch the Start control.
Precise Touch Cooking
Touch control for quick access to the following programs:
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POPCORN: 3.5 oz (99 g) or 3.0 oz (85 g)
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BAKED POTATO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 potatoes
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PIZZA: 1, 2 or 3 slices
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VEGGIE: FrSh (fresh – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings) or Fro (frozen –1, 2,
3 or 4 servings).
Less and More
During cooking, touch LESS to subtract cook time in 10-second
increments. Each additional touch of the control subtracts
10 seconds more from the cook time. Touch MORE to add cook
time in 10-second increments. Each additional touch of the control
adds 10 seconds more to the cook time.
Add 30 Seconds
Touch ADD 30 SEC. to start the microwave oven at 100% power
for 30 seconds, or to add time in 30-second increments to any
manual cooking cycle.
Microwave Oven Care
Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
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Grease filters: Remove grease filters from underside of
microwave oven, and clean monthly.
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Charcoal filter: The charcoal odor filter is behind the vent grille
at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters
cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every
6 months.
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Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of
the microwave oven, and is replaceable.
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Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent
grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb
cover, and is replaceable.
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