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Two-Stage Cooking

SET STAGE 1

Assuming “HI” Power, just touch number pads for easy set 
time. (

Most 2-stage recipes start with “HI”, but you can also switch 

power levels after setting cook time

)

DO NOT TOUCH START

 until you have completed Stage 2 

setting.

SET STAGE 2

Touch 

MICROWAVE

 pad then enter proper cooking time. 

Press 

ADD TIME

 pad twice ad enter the lower power level 

designed for second stage. 

MEM

 will show in the display. 

Touch 

START

. As cooking is complete in the first stage the 

control will sound a single beep. the word 

MEM

 will 

disappear from the display and the second stage Microwave 
time will appear in the display.

Two-stage MICROWAVE function lets you cook a food at two 
different power levels with one-time settings. Some recipes 
and package directions use two cooking steps.

For example, rice should be cooked in two stages. Stage 1 
starts rice at 

HIGH

 for 5 min. Stage 2 completes cooking 

10-12 minutes at 

“5”

.

If you are cooking at a lower power level and 
wish to return to 

HI

 power press the 

ADD TIME

 

pad three times.

Stage Cooking

1.

3.

2.

Press the 

SPEED DEFROST

 pad. The words 

“DEF MICRO” 

will show in the display with the words 

“ENTER TIME”

Select the desired time for defrosting.

Next press the 

HIGH SPEED

 pad. The words 

“HIGH 

SPEED”

 and 

“MEM”

 (

memory

) will show in the display 

with  the  words 

“ENTER TIME”

 will appear in the display. 

Enter the time.

Press 

START

. The time will begin counting down, 

first in the 

SPEED DEFROST

 mode and then in the 

HIGH SPEED

 mode. At the completion of the 

SPEED 

DEFROST

 mode the words 

“MEM”

 and 

“DEF MICRO”

 will 

disappear from the display. The words 

“HIGH SPEED”

 will 

appear and the oven will start in cooking in the 

HIGH

 

SPEED

 mode.

As you become more familiar with your new oven you may want to experiment by combining cooking functions. For example, to 
defrost an item and then cook it at high speed, follow these steps

Setting Microwave Cook and Power

% of Power

90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

Med Hi

Med

Lo

Warm

1.

1.

2.

To cook at 

“HI”

 Power simply set cook time by touching 

number pads. For example to set 3 minutes, touch 3-0-
0 and 

START

. You do not have to touch 

MICROWAVE

 

pad before setting time.

Enter the cooking time. You can set times up to 99 
minutes and 99 seconds. For example, if you want to 
set 20 minutes, enter 20 for minutes and 00 for 
seconds. 20:00 will appear in the display.

USE THESE SINGLE DIGITS TO SET POWER LEVELS

Digit

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

After setting Microwave time, press the 

ADD TIME

 pad 

twice, then enter a single digit representing the power 
level desired, touch 

START

.

MICROWAVE

20:00

Summary of Contents for Half Time Oven 2X

Page 1: ...0 4X Models Cooks four times faster than a gas or electric oven Reduces cooking times 75 Complete Meal Cook meat poultry or fish potatoes or rice and vegetables or casseroles all at the same time No need to cook items separately Convection Cooks with Turbo powered Convection Heat plus some Microwave Energy for speed Microwave Cooks and Reheats with Microwave Energy plus Speed Defrost and Defrost b...

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Page 3: ... 33 On Back Cover 26 Precautions to Avoid Possible exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Safety Instructions Installation Oven START UP Oven Features Specifications Control Panel Setting The Clock Using the Add Time Pad Setting High Speed Mode Automatic Pre Heat Set Time and Temperature Using Special Trays Arranging Tray for Complete Meal Complete Meal Mode Setting Convection Mode Setting Microwa...

Page 4: ...only Do not use for drying clothes linens newspaper or similar non food type items Make sure that all persons using this appliance especially children are closely supervised and properly instructed on how to use this appliance 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 This appliance should be serviced only by q...

Page 5: ...me Complete Meal and Convection mode Stay near the appliance while it is in use and check cooking progress frequently Leaving the appliance unattended may result in overcooked food and a possible fire in you oven When heating a liquid like soup or beverages up to a boiling point do not take it out of the oven immediate ly Wait 30 seconds before removing to avoid spilling a hot or scalding liquid A...

Page 6: ...providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a grounding plug Counter top models must be plugged into a separate 120W15 ampere outlet served by a 20 ampere branch circuit Built In Over the Range and Range models require a 20 ampere outlet served by a 20 ampere branch circuit Outlets must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with applicable electric ...

Page 7: ...e metal tray Rotating Glass Turntable TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 3 4 5 1 2 Place the glass turntable on top of the ring and make sure the turntable properly mates with the Turntable Coupler Driver describer in Step 1 The turntable will onto turn and the oven will not cook properly unless the coupler driver and glass tray are properly mated The glass turntable is used for all cooking modes When you use...

Page 8: ...rowave cooking or you can remove any excess moisture with a paper towel or let it dry naturally CAKE 4X Models Uses Convection heat and Microwave energy simultaneously to bake cakes and muffins USE METAL TRAY POPCORN Press once for bags up to 3 oz to 3 5 oz bags To select different times press twice and select up to 3 30 SOUP BEVERAGE Select number of cups or mugs from 1 4 SPEED DEFROST Divides in...

Page 9: ...PEED 2X 4X BAKED POTATO COMPLETE MEAL B COMPLETE MEAL A CONVECTION CAKE The Glass Tray included with the oven should remain in place during every cooking function NEVER USE THE METAL TRAY DURING A MICROWAVE ONLY FUNCTION Place food or microwave safe cookware directly on the Glass Turntable Additional Glass Metal Trays Grill Racks or Glass Cookware for Complete Meal cooking can be ordered for 29 95...

Page 10: ...been completed you can still ADD TIME Press the ADD TIME pad enter the amount of time you want to add then press the START pad You do not have to reset the cooking mode or temperature the electronic control will automatically remember it If the ADD TIME pad is touched twice it can be used to set MICROWAVE power The oven is automatically programmed or p re set to HIGH power To select a LOWER power ...

Page 11: ...n 5 degree increment the oven will round the closest 5 degree increment If an incorrect temp is entered an error beep will sound When the 3 temp digits have been selected ENTER TIME will be lit in the display Enter the same cooking time as a gas or electric oven The electronic control will automatically calculate the High Speed cooking time Press the START PAD and the oven will begin to cook As th...

Page 12: ...ed Potatoes Rice Vegetables Pork Chops Vegetable Casserole Scalloped Potatoes Beef Roast Chicken Baked Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Use for meat roasts or whole poultry 10 COMPLETE MEAL B COMPLETE MEAL A Dishes for Rice Vegetables or Casseroles can be stacked to make room for a Roast and Baked Potatoes ...

Page 13: ... STOP Pad The preheat time will automatically be added if required Remember to use your Hot Pads when removing the finished complete meals from the oven COMPLETE MEAL B COMPLETE MEAL A The Convection Mode Setting cooks similar to your Gas or Electric Oven Use the same temperature settings as you would in your gas or electric oven All foods must be cooked on the Special Metal Tray which is sitting ...

Page 14: ... desired time for defrosting Next press the HIGH SPEED pad The words HIGH SPEED and MEM memory will show in the display with the words ENTER TIME will appear in the display Enter the time Press START The time will begin counting down first in the SPEED DEFROST mode and then in the HIGH SPEED mode At the completion of the SPEED DEFROST mode the words MEM and DEF MICRO will disappear from the displa...

Page 15: ...lay Select 1 4 using the number pads If no quantity has been selected after 3 seconds the control will assume a quantity of one and start counting down Popcorn This pad uses microwave energy only Popcorn is a favorite snack POPCORN control automatically sets the correct time for a 3 3 5 oz bag of Microwave popcorn Place popcorn on glass turn tray and press POPCORN pad YOU CAN CHANGE THE POPCORN SE...

Page 16: ...ting dish on the rotating glass tray for best results Place meats fat side down and poultry breast side down Special Tips for Defrost by Weight 14 1 2 3 4 Check weight of meat If the weight is more than 6 pounds use the SPEED DEFROST feature on page 13 Unwrap meat before defrosting Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad ENTER lbs pounds or oz ounces For example to defrost and item that weighs 1lb 6oz enter 1...

Page 17: ...ice BEFORE CALLING SERVICE CHECK THE FOLLOWING 1 3 4 5 2 Oven does not operate Food is overcooked Oven light does not turn on House fuse or circuit breaker tripes when the oven is turned on Food is under cooked _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Is power cord plugged into wall outlet Is house fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Is oven correctly programmed Is oven door closed Was ST...

Page 18: ...Do not use abrasive cleaning agents scouring pads or steel wool pads The upper left hand corner of the door has been notched out for clearance of the door hinge This is normal if you ever have to return the oven for any reason it is important to package it properly including the glass and metal tray If you do not want to save the carton and packaging material and you need to return the oven take i...

Page 19: ...ronic control will automatically calculate the proper High Speed cooking time and add preheating time if required Food Baking Breads Cakes Cookies Biscuits Corn Bread Muffins Popovers Nut Bread or Fruit Bread Yeast Bread Plain or Sweet Rolls Angel Food Cheese Cake Cup Cakes Fruit Cake Loaf Gingerbread Yellow Cakes Cake Mixes Bunt Cake Pound Cake Bar Drop or Sliced Dish Metal pan 8 x 8 pan Muffin p...

Page 20: ...Follow package directions place on metal tray Follow package directions place on metal tray Let stand a few minutes before removing from tray Bake in utensil with shallow sides Pudding is done when knife inserted near center comes cut clean Puncture puffs twice with toothpicks to release steam after 15 min of baking time Set cups in baking dish Pour boiling water around cups to a depth of 1 in Whe...

Page 21: ...32 32 to 39 30 to 35 35 to 40 17 to 21 23 to 24 34 to 42 28 to 40 14 to 20 20 to 26 26 to 30 24 to 30 30 to 34 36 to 40 20 to 26 26 to 32 34 to 40 40 to 44 20 to 24 35 to 40 Total Time 1 hour Total Time 20 to 24 20 to 24 20 to 24 20 to 26 14 to 20 1 hour 1 hour 25 to 30 Oven Temp 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 165 325 350 350 350 350 325 400 350 375...

Page 22: ...e for the meat or poultry roast USE TABLE ON PAGE 22 Enter the cooking time based on the weight of the meat or poultry roast Use the times from any cookbook or the directions from any food package or use the table on page 22 All these cooking times are for regular gas or electric ovens The electronic control will automatically calculate the proper High Speed cooking time Press START The Electronic...

Page 23: ... to 34 36 to 40 20 to 26 26 to 32 34 to 40 20 to 24 1 hour Total Time 20 to 24 20 to 24 1 hour Oven Temp 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 350 350 350 325 350 Temperature 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 140 Med Rare 155 Med 140 Med Rare 155 Med 155 155 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 155 Med 1...

Page 24: ...ackage directions Other types of rice reduce water by 25 Baked beans cover with a glass lid 1 2 3 4 5 ALL FOODS MUST BE COOKED ON THE METAL TRAY PACKED INSIDE THE OVEN Place the metal tray on the glass turntable Metal tray acts like an oven rack and allows hot air to circulate under the food Food can be cooked directly on the metal tray or place food in a glass ceramic or metal pan Cook Meal Potat...

Page 25: ...cake Coffee Cake Cup Cakes Fruit Cake loaf Gingerbread Yellow cakes Cake Mixes Fluted Tube Bunt Cake Pound Cake Bar Drop or Sliced Dish Metal Pan 8x9 Pan Muffin Pan 6 Custard Cups Loaf Pan Loaf Pan Metal Pan Tube Pan 8 Pan Metal Pan Loaf Pan Metal Tray Time Min 9 to 10 12 to 15 12 to 15 20 to 25 15 to 20 27 to 30 27 to 30 9 to 11 22 30 15 to 18 10 to 13 45 20 to 23 18 to 23 25 25 20 to 25 7 to 11 ...

Page 26: ...350 350 350 350 350 350 350 400 425 375 350 425 400 Comments Bake in utensil with shallow sides Pudding is done when knife inserted near center comes out clean Puncture puffs twice with toothpicks to release steam after 15 min of baking time Set cups in baking dish Pour boiling water around cups to a depth of 1 in When done turn oven off and let shells stand in oven 1 hour to dry Follow procedures...

Page 27: ...en Temp 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 325 350 375 375 375 325 400 350 350 Temperature 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 140 Med Rare 155 Med 155 155 155 155 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 140 Med Rare 155 Med 160 Well 155 Med 155 Med Well 160 Well 170 Well 180 180 180 180 180 Standing Time 10 to 15 Minutes 10 to 15 Minu...

Page 28: ...emove food or carry Grill Rack to the counter top When carrying to the counter top place a dish under the rack to catch drippings Let the Glass Turntable cool before removing it for cleaning 26 Food item Quantity Hot Dogs Steak Med 10 oz each Steak Well 10 oz each Hamburgers 7 oz each Chicken Breast 8oz each 1 7 00 15 00 17 00 17 00 20 00 2 8 00 17 00 19 00 19 00 22 00 3 9 00 16 00 20 00 20 00 24 ...

Page 29: ...up Melt Butter cup Soften cream cheese 8 oz Filets or steaks 1 lb Whole Shrimp Shrimp Peeled 1 lb Baked apples or pears Baked dried fruits Cover No Wax paper or plastic wrap No No No No No No No No No No Wax paper Yes Yes Yes Power High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Med High 7 Med High 7 High 10 Med High 7 Med 5 Med 5 High 1 to 2 Low 3 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Time Min 6 to 7 5 to 6 3 ...

Page 30: ...gh 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Time Min 5 to 7 1 1 slice 1 2 each 1 to 2 13 to 18 10 to 12 2 to 4 12 to 15 8 to 10 6 to 8 5 to 7 8 to 10 5 to 7 5 to 7 2 2 ear 3 to 5 10 to 12 lb 3 to 4 5 to 7 4 6 Potato 3 4 cup Comments Break up and stir every 2 min Place on paper towel lined plate Place on paper towel lined plate or glass dish Turn Turn over after cooking time Wrap sandwich...

Page 31: ... done beef chops ribs etc Hamburgers or Meat loaf Chicken Pieces Hot dogs sausages Amount 1 2 Servings 3 4 Servings cup 1 cup 2 4 Servings 1 plate 1 2 servings 3 4 servings 1 2 servings 3 4 servings 1 2 servings 3 4 servings 1 2 servings 3 4 servings 1 2 servings 3 4 servings 1 2 servings 3 4 servings 1 2 servings 4 4 servings 1 2 servings 3 4 servings Power High 10 High 10 Med 5 Med 5 High 10 Hig...

Page 32: ... 3 4 Servings 1 16 oz can 1 2 Servings 3 4 Servings cup 1 cup cup 1 cup 1 16 oz can cup 1 cup Power High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Med H 7 Med H 7 Med H 7 Med H 7 High 10 High 10 High 10 Med H 7 Med H 7 Med H 7 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Time Min 1 to 3 3 to 5 1 to 3 3 to 5 1 to 2 3 to 4 1 to 3 3 to 5 1 t...

Page 33: ... Pitcher or measuring bowl Warm Milk Amount 1 piece 2 pieces 1 12 1 2 4 6 8 1 slice 2 slices 9 in pie 1 2 3 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 6 cups Power Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Med 5 Med 5 Med 5 High 10 High 10 Med H 7 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 Med H 7 Med H 7 Med H 7 Amount to 1 1 to 1 2 to 3 2 to 3 to 1 2 to 1 1 to 1 1 2 to 1 1 to 2 5 to 7 to 1 1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 3 2 to 4...

Page 34: ...to 11 3 2 to 7 6 to 10 2 to 5 12 to 14 12 to 14 Comments Turn over after the defrosting time Turn over after the defrosting time Let stand 10 min before serving Let stand 10 min before serving Let stand 10 min before serving Let stand 10 min defrost 2 3 min more if needed Let stand 5 minutes before serving Let stand 5 minutes before serving Place unopened package in oven If fish is frozen in water...

Page 35: ...s can be separated Remove meat softened during defrosting Set aside Break up remaining block continue defrosting Place unwrapped roast in glass casserole Turn over way through and shield warm areas with foil Let stand 30 min Place unwrapped roast in glass casserole Turn over way through and shield warm areas with foil Let stand 30 min Place unwrapped roast in glass casserole Turn over way through ...

Page 36: ...330 9707 for the name and number of your nearest service agent If your oven is installed in a Recreational Vehicle you can call 1 800 772 7262 Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service If you are not satisfied with the response to your service requirements write Service Department P O Box 6066 West Palm Beach FL 33405 The letter should include the date of purchase and d...

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