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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Microwave Hood Combination Warranty ......2 Safety ..................3 Overview..................5 How your Microwave Hood Combination works......5 Radio interference..............5 Testing your microwave oven ..........5 Testing your dinnerware or cookware ........6 Operating safety precautions ..........6 Electrical connection ..............6 Microwave oven features ............7 Control panel features ............8~9 How to Use ................10 Audible Signals ..............10 Clock ..................10... -
Page 7: Overview
OVERVIEW MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking D. Cooking Guide Label experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To E. Vent Grille get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the F. -
Page 8: Control Panel Features
OVERVIEW CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. If Micro, Conv, Combi pad is not selected, it automatically default to micro. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. - Page 9 OVERVIEW A. DISPLAY. The Display includes a clock and indicators R. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the time of day. to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and S. TIMER. Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer. cooking functions selected.
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Page 10: How To Use
HOW TO USE This section gives you instructions for operating each INTERRUPTING COOKING function. Please read these instructions carefully. You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light AUDIBLE SIGNALS stays on. -
Page 11: Exhaust Fan
HOW TO USE EXHAUST FAN LIGHT TIMER You can set the LIGHT to automatically turn on and off at The bottom of the control panel controls the 5-speed specified times. The light comes on at the same time every exhaust fan. day until reset. -
Page 12: Add 30 Sec
HOW TO USE ADD 30 SEC TWO - STAGE COOKING A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly For best results, some recipes call for different power set and start microwave cooking at 100% power without levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven the need to touch START/ENTER. -
Page 13: Microwave Power Levels
HOW TO USE MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS For best results, some recipes call for different cook It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. recipe or food package instructions if available. Each number from 10 to 0 stands for a different percentage of full cook power. -
Page 14: Turntable On/Off
HOW TO USE TURNTABLE ON/OFF FAVORITE For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can FAVORITE RECIPE lets you recall one cooking be turned off for large dishes. instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. Touch: Display Shows: Example: To cook for 2 minutes. -
Page 15: Melt / Soften
HOW TO USE MELT SOFTEN The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice). See the cheese food). See the following table. following table. -
Page 16: Auto Defrost
HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST OPERATING TIPS Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. • For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry The auto defrost feature provides you with the best from its original closed paper or plastic package defrosting method for frozen foods. - Page 17 HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST TABLE Meat setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Large, irregular shaped and fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground Beef, MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork.
- Page 18 HOW TO USE AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.) Poultry setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast- Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast Whole side down). Cover warm areas rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. (up to 6 lbs) with aluminum foil.
- Page 19 HOW TO USE Bread setting FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Bagel BREAD Turn over and rearrange. Place on 3 sheets of paper towel. Dinner Roll Muffin Hamburger Hot Dog Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread DEFROSTING TIPS • When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is •...
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Page 20: Sensor Operating Instructions
HOW TO USE SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN SENSOR Popcorn lets you pop popcorn without needing to program Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite times and power. foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. The display will indicate Sensing during the initial sensing Example : To pop popcorn. -
Page 21: Cook Sensor Table / Reheat Sensor Table
HOW TO USE COOK SENSOR TABLE TOUCH PAD CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT NUMBER Baked Pierce each potato with a fork and place the oven tray around 1~4 medium Potato the edge, at least one inch apart. (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each) After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes. -
Page 22: Auto Cook / Auto Cook Table
HOW TO USE AUTO COOK Auto Cook provides 6 preset categories for cooking. Example: To cook beverage 2 cups. Example: To cook bacon 2 slices. Touch: Display Shows: Touch: Display Shows: select menu 1 to 6 select menu 1 to 6 BEVERAGE TOUCH 1 to 2 bacon touch 2 to 6 2 CUPS touch start... -
Page 23: Tips For Convection Cooking
HOW TO USE TIPS FOR CONVECTION COOKING This section gives you cooking instructions and 7. When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, or other procedures for operating each convection function. baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. Preheat Please read these instructions carefully. the empty oven just as you do a regular oven. -
Page 24: Convection
HOW TO USE CONVECTION Example: To set the convection cooking at 375°F for 30 minutes without preheating. During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Touch: Display Shows: Convection cooking temperature ranges from 100°F to 450°F. -
Page 25: Convection Baking Guidelines
HOW TO USE CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES 1. Always use the metal rack when convection baking. 3. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram absorb Place food directly on rack or place in metal tray and heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts. then place tray on rack. - Page 26 HOW TO USE CONVECTION BAKING GUIDELINES (CONT'D) Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. Comments Pies, Frozen Pie 400°F 50 to 60 Place metal tray on rack and place in cold Pastries oven. Preheat oven, tray and rack to 400°F. When preheated, place frozen pie on metal tray and bake according to package time or until crust is browned and filling is hot.
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Page 27: Meat Roasting Guidelines For Convection Cooking
HOW TO USE MEAT ROASTING GUIDELINES FOR CONVECTION COOKING Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. / lb. Beef Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare 300°F 45 to 50 Medium 300°F 50 to 55 Well 300°F 55 to 60 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare 300°F 53 to 58... -
Page 28: Tips For Combination Cooking
HOW TO USE TIPS FOR COMBINATION COOKING COMBINATION ROAST Example: To roast with combination cooking for 45 This section gives you instructions to operate each minutes at 400°F. combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. Sometimes combination Touch: Display Shows: microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time Time of day... -
Page 29: Speed Cook / Speed Cook Chart
HOW TO USE SPEED COOK This oven can cook food without entering cooking time or power level on combination mode. SPEED COOK has 4 food categories. See the SPEED COOK CHART on this page for the settings available. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pan to catch drippings. -
Page 30: Combination Roast Cooking Guide
HOW TO USE COMBINATION ROAST COOKING GUIDE Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. / lb. Beef Turn over after half of cooking time. Ribs (2 to 4 lbs.) Rare 375°F 9 to 13 Medium 375°F 11 to 15 Well 375°F 13 to 17 Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin Rare 375°F... -
Page 31: Combination Bake Cooking Guide
HOW TO USE COMBINATION BAKE COOKING GUIDE Food Oven Temp. Time, Min. Comments Pies, Quiche 425°F 15 to 17 Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Pastries Convenience Frozen Entree 375°F 39 to 43 Follow package directions for preparation. Foods Frozen Pizza 450°F 4 to 6 Follow package directions for preparation. -
Page 32: Heating / Reheating Guide
HOW TO USE HEATING / REHEATING GUIDE To heat or reheat successfully in a microwave oven, 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. -
Page 33: Fresh Vegetable Guide
HOW TO USE FRESH VEGETABLE GUIDE COOK TIME STANDING VEGETABLE AMOUNT AT HIGH INSTRUCTIONS TIME (MINUTE) Artichokes 2 medium Trim.Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. Cover. 2-3 minutes (8 oz.each) 4 medium 10-13 Asparagus, 1 Ib. cup water. Cover. 2-3 minutes Fresh, Spears Beans, Green... -
Page 34: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water To clean grass tray and rotating ring, wash in mild, sudsy and a sponge or soft cloth. -
Page 36: Replacing The Cooktop And Oven Lights
Use a cloth or towel when replacing the bulb. - If you touch the halogen bulb with your bare hands it will reduce the life of the bulb. -
Page 39: Cooking Tips
COOKING TIPS COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food Combination cooking combines microwave energy with preparation options: microwave cooking, convection convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while cooking, and combination cooking. browning and crisping to perfection. Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency radio You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking, or waves. - Page 40 COOKING TIPS COOKWARE GUIDE Microwave Cooking Combination Cooking Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use • Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are in your microwave oven. recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps: it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven 1.
- Page 41 COOKING TIPS HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES : Possible to use : Recommended method : Do not use Glass Turntable Metal Tray Metal Rack MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION Notes : • Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating.