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DCS CMO24SS Installation, Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. FISHER & PAYKEL CMOS-24 Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for FISHER & PAYKEL CMOS-24 Find Your FISHER & PAYKEL Microwave Parts - Select From 4 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
  • Page 2 HEADING CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN Installation/Use and Care Guide MODEL: CMO24SS...

  • Page 3: Precautions To Avoid Possible

    A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting this DCS Convection Microwave Oven. Because of this appliance’s unique features we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Convection Automatic Operation 29-31 Exposure to Excessive Auto Broil ......Microwave Energy .

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest DCS Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.
  • Page 6 Do not mount over a sink. b. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation. 19. If the microwave oven light fails, consult a DCS AUTHORIZED SERVICER. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    Your oven can be built into a cabinet or wall by itself or above any DCS wall oven using DCS’s Built- in Trim Kit listed below. It cannot be built in above conventional gas or electric ranges or any other 2"...

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electri- cian or service person. 2. Neither DCS nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the microwave oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures.

  • Page 9: Information You Need To Know

    INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This Installation/Use and Care Guide is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven.

  • Page 10: About Food

    INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably;...

  • Page 11: About Utensils And Coverings

    INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS UTENSILS AND MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL, HIGH MIX/ROAST COVERINGS SLOW COOK LOW MIX/BAKE Aluminum foil YES. Small flat pieces of YES. For shielding YES. For shielding aluminum foil placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly.
  • Page 12 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS UTENSILS AND MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL, HIGH MIX/ROAST COVERINGS SLOW COOK LOW MIX/BAKE Paper plates YES. For reheating Paper towels YES. To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal fillings.
  • Page 13 A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave- only cooking. DCS is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used. MICROWAVE UTENSILS The ideal material for a microwave utensil allows energy to pass through the container and heat the food.

  • Page 14: About Safety

    INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW slows cooking. Special microwave thermometers design to be left in the oven during cooking and temperature probes are also valuable tools. Shallow (no more than 1 inches in depth) foil convenience-food trays may be used. The amount of metal used must be in proportion to the volume of food;...

  • Page 15: Part Names

    PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 1 Ventilation openings. (Rear side) 7 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 2 Oven door with see-through window 8 Door open button 3 Oven light. It will light when the door is opened 9 Auto-Touch control panel or when oven is in operation.
  • Page 16 PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL Interactive Display Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. Indicators 48-49 25-26 26-27 32, 40 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.

  • Page 17: Before Operating

    BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Installation/Use and Care Guide completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK.

  • Page 18: Manual Operation

    MANUAL OPERATION TIME COOKING Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1.

  • Page 19: Microwave Features

    MICROWAVE FEATURES MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES The key to successful microwave cooking is understanding the basic conditions which may affect cooking results.The speed and evenness of microwave cooking are influenced by characteristics of the food itself and by differences in line voltage. House power varies throughout the country. Voltage fluctuates and is lower during periods of peak consumption.

  • Page 20: Reheating

    REHEATING Reheating food is a specialty of the microwave oven. DCS microwave ovens are equipped with special programmed settings or automatic sensors for reheating favorite foods, check this Use Guide for specific directions. For freshest-tasting results, use power levels recommended in chart.
  • Page 21 MICROWAVE FEATURES REHEATING CHART ITEM STARTING MICROWAVE PROCEDURE TEMPERATURE TIME Stirrable Casseroles Cover with glass lid. and Main Dishes HIGH (100%) Stir after half the time. 1 serving Refrigerated min. 2 servings Refrigerated -5 min. 4-6 servings Refrigerated min. Nonstirrable Cover with wax paper.
  • Page 22 MICROWAVE FEATURES VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING MICROWAVE STANDING PROCEDURE TIME AT HIGH TIME, (100%) COVERED Artichokes 2 medium Trim and rinse. 5-8 min. 5 min. Fresh 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover with glass lid. Asparagus Fresh Spears 1 lb 2-qt casserole.
  • Page 23 MICROWAVE FEATURES VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING MICROWAVE STANDING PROCEDURE TIME AT HIGH TIME, (100%) COVERED Carrots Fresh, Slices 2 cups 1-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. 5-8 min. 3 min. Cover. Stir after 3 min. Frozen, Slices 2 cups 1-qt casserole. 1 tbsp water. 5-7 min.
  • Page 24 MICROWAVE FEATURES VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING MICROWAVE STANDING PROCEDURE TIME AT HIGH TIME, (100%) COVERED Potatoes Baked 2 medium Prick; place on paper towels. 7-9 min. 5-10 min. 4 medium Turn over, rearrange at time. 13-16 min. 5-10 min. Let stand, foil wrapped.

  • Page 25: Defrost

    MICROWAVE FEATURES DEFROST Defrost automatically defrosts foods shown in the Defrost Chart. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak: 1. Touch DEFROST pad once. 2. Select desired food by touching DEFROST pad until the display shows the food name. Example: Touch twice for steak.

  • Page 26: Sensor Reheat

    MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from food as it heats.The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using SENSOR Settings: 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using sensor settings. 2.

  • Page 27: Popcorn

    MICROWAVE FEATURES POPCORN • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn: 1. Place bag on overturned 9” glass pie plate. 2. Touch POPCORN pad once. This sensor setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite.
  • Page 28 MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. BAKED 1-8 medium Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, POTATOES remove from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 2. FROZEN 1-8 cups Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let VEGETABLES stand 3 minutes, covered.
  • Page 29 MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES Cranberry Fluff Makes 6 to 8 servings cups fresh cranberries cup water cup sugar carton (3 oz.) orange-flavored gelatin pint whipping cream, whipped OR carton (8 oz.) non-dairy whipped topping 1. Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a 2-quart casserole dish. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using SENSOR REHEAT Less.

  • Page 30: Convection Automatic Operation

    CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION This section of the operation manual offers instructions for preparing 12 popular foods using AUTO BROIL, AUTO ROAST and AUTO BAKE. After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display. For helpful hints, simply touch HELP MENU anytime HELP is lighted in the display. Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot.

  • Page 31: Auto Roast

    CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey breast or pork. • Suppose you want to roast a 2.5 pound chicken: 1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad. 2. Select desired setting. Example: For chicken, touch number pad 1. 3.

  • Page 32: Auto Bake

    CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO BAKE AUTO BAKE automatically bakes cakes, brownies, muffins and French fries. • Suppose you want to bake a bundt cake: 1. Touch AUTO BAKE pad. 2. Select desired setting. Example: For bundt cake, touch number pad 1. 3.

  • Page 33: Manual Convection And Automatic Mix Cooking

    MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING This section gives you specific cooking instructions and procedures. The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and it should never be restricted so that it cannot rotate. You may remove the turntable when preheating the oven and when preparing food to be cooked directly on the turntable.
  • Page 34 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Convection-Only Techniques Convenience foods such as frozen appetizers, pizzas, egg rolls and refrigerated bread products bake and brown quickly with convection-only cooking. Follow package directions for conventional baking times. Preheating the oven is necessary with convection cooking of smaller, faster-cooking food items that require less than 20 minutes of baking.
  • Page 35 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Cake Techniques Layer Cakes. Use a mix or your own conventional recipe. Follow recipe or package directions for preheating and baking instructions. Use baking rack and turntable to bake two layers at once, in AUTO BAKE.
  • Page 36 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Combination Baking Chart FOOD PROCEDURE Breads • Loaf: Your recipe or frozen, • Bake 25 to 30 minutes on LOW MIX for 1 to 2 loaves. defrosted and proofed • Braid or other shape •...

  • Page 37: Broil

    MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Fiesta Cheese Strata Makes 6 servings Convection - Low Rack A fast elegant dessert. cup milk cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese cup (1 oz.) grated parmesan cheese teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon salt Dash of cayenne pepper egg yolks cups bread, soft, cubed...

  • Page 38: Slow Cook

    MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Note: 1. Preheating for broil may take from 7 to 10 minutes depending on temperature of room and avail- able power. 2. Although time is usually set for the maximum broiling time, always check food at the minimum time recommended in the chart .
  • Page 39 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Convection Broiling Chart WEIGHT/THICKNESS CONVECTION TIME Pork Rib-eye Steak -1 in. Well Done : 16-20 min. Bacon Regular sliced 4-5 min. Thick sliced 7-8 min. Sausage: Brown ‘n Serve Patties: in., 8 oz.-1 lb. 8-10 min.
  • Page 40 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING teaspoon garlic salt teaspoon red pepper flakes tablespoon olive oil cup bread crumb, dried 1. Wash, dry, and remove stems from mushrooms, save stems for soup or a stew. If using bay shrimp, save out as many as you have mushrooms, put aside for topping. 2.
  • Page 41 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically. Oven temperature Microwave power High mix/Roast 300˚F Low mix/Bake 350˚F With the exception of those foods that cook best by convection heating alone, most foods are well suited to mix cooking using either LOW MIX/BAKE or HIGH MIX/ROAST.
  • Page 42 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Helpful Hints for Convection and Automatic Mix Cooking Your Convection Microwave Oven can cook any food perfectly because of the number of ways it can cook: microwave only, automatic mix, convection only or broil. This Use and Care Guide tells you how to program the oven, with excellent instructions, guidelines, hints, charts and recipes.
  • Page 43 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Breakfast Smoked Sausage Pizza Makes 6-8 servings Low Mix - Low Rack Crust cups biscuit mix cup milk Filling eggs lb. cooked smoked sausage cut in slices inch thick. oz. cream cheese, soften cup cheddar cheese, shredded green onions, slice fine teaspoon salt and pepper 1.
  • Page 44 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Apple Puff Oven Pancake Makes 6 servings Low Mix tablespoons butter large eggs cup unbleached flour cup milk teaspoon salt tart apples, large, peeled, cored, sliced thin tablespoons butter cup brown sugar teaspoon nutmeg teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt teaspoon cornstarch...
  • Page 45 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Lemon Curd Tart Makes 10-12 servings Low Mix - Low Rack With this dark sweet pastry as the shell of our tart, it brings out the brilliant yellow color and the tangy taste of the curd. Dark Sweet Pastry Dough large egg tablespoons heavy Cream...
  • Page 46 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Lemon Curd Tart Filling Convection - Low Rack 9 to 10 inch baked dark sweet tart shell eggs yolks, large whole eggs, large cups powder sugar tablespoon lemon zest cup lemon juice, fresh, (4 to 5) cup water teaspoon salt cup cream...
  • Page 47 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Cuban Flan Makes 12 servings Low Mix - Low Rack Flan oz. cream cheese whole eggs, large cups sweetened condense milk cups milk Caramel Sauce cups granulated sugar teaspoon lemon juice cup hot water 1.
  • Page 48 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Spicy Mex-Fried Chicken Makes 4-6 servings High Mix oz. Cheese crackers crumbs, fine tablespoons Taco Mix, dry tablespoon water chicken legs and thighs, or 4-6 Breast or 1 whole cut up chicken 1. Use food processor to process cheese cracker with taco mix. Pour mixture on to plate. 2.

  • Page 49: Other Convenient Features

    OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING The oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences for the microwave mode and 2 automatic cooking sequences with preheat for convection/mix mode, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level.
  • Page 50 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES 2. Audible Signal Elimination If you wish to have the microwave oven operate with no audible signals, touch HELP MENU, the number 2 and STOP/CLEAR pads. To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch HELP MENU, the number 2 and START pads. 3.

  • Page 51: Kitchen Timer

    OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES KITCHEN TIMER • Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call. 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. 2. Enter time by touching the number pads 300. 3. Touch START pad. START START allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the START pad continuously. START is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling etc.
  • Page 52 CLEANING AND CARE Touch Control Panel Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel. If the control panel becomes soiled, open the microwave oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch STOP/CLEAR pad.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage: UL Rating - Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only CSA Rating - Single phase 117V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: UL Rating - Microwave 1.55 kw, 13.0 amps. UL Rating - Convection 1.55 kw, 13.0 amps. CSA Rating - Microwave 1.5 kw, 13.0 amps.

  • Page 54: Service Call Check

    If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check electrical outlet, fuse and/or circuit breaker. If they are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DCS AUTHORIZED SERVICER. A microwave oven should never be serviced by a “do-it-yourself” repair person.

  • Page 55: Warranty

    All repair labor and parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship for one full year from date of purchase. Service must be provided by Authorized Factory Agent during normal working hours. DCS WILL NOT PAY FOR • Installation or start-up. • Shipping damage.
  • Page 56 Tel: 714.372.7000 • Fax: 714.372.7001 Customer Service: (888) 281-5698 www.dcsappliances.com As product improvement is an ongoing process at DCS, we reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. DCS améliore constamment ses produits et se réserve le droit de modifier les spécifications ou la conception de ses produits...

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