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MICROWAVE UTENSILS

Glass, Ceramic and China

Ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes are the most used microwave utensils.
Many of these items are readily available in most homes : glass measure, custard cups, mixing bowls,
covered casseroles, pie plates and round or square cake dishes. Ovenproof dinner ware is usually safe to
use in the microwave.

Do not heat or cook in glass jars or bottles.

Do not use dishes with silver, gold, platinum or other metal trim. Arcing may occur and /or the dish may
break.

Do not use delicate or stemmed glassware. Although the glass may be transparent to microwave energy,
heat from the food may cause the glassware to crack.

Plastics

Plastic dishes, cups, mugs and bowls may be used in the oven for short periods of time. None of these
should be used in the oven for prolonged periods because distortion and melting may occur.
Check manufacturer's recommendations concerning microwave safety.

Plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in most recipes if the dish is deep enough to avoid plastic wrap
touching the food. Always vent the wrap by folding back one corner to allow excess steam to escape.

Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking so excess steam can escape.
Do not use wire twist ties to close the bag. Wire twist ties can cause arcing which can damage the oven.

Paper

Paper cups, wax paper, napkins, paper towels, and plates may be used for short cooking. Prolonged time
in the oven can cause paper to burn. Do not use recycled paper products, such as brown paper bags.
They contain impurities which may cause arcing and damage the oven.

Metal 

Metal utensils should not be used in the oven. Metal reflects microwave energy so foods will not cook so
foods will not cook evenly.
Metal can cause arcing and damage the oven.

UTENSIL TEST

Dishes that do not absorb microwave energy are best for microwave
cooking. Lock on the label to verify that particular cups, glasses, plates
are indeed suitable, especially paper goods. If you are not sure, try this
utensil test to check.
• Put the empty utensil in the microwave oven.
• Put one cup of water in a glass measure next to the empty utensil.
• Heat on HI for 1 minute.
• After 1 minute the water should be warm but the utensil should not.

If the utensil is warm, it is not suitable for microwave cooking.

Summary of Contents for KOR-161GM

Page 1: ...Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE OVEN KOR 161GM...

Page 2: ...AVE OVEN SAFELY 18 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 19 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 19 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open...

Page 3: ...detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth or b When separate cleaning instructions are provided See door surface cleaning instructions on 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do no...

Page 4: ...COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT U S A ONLY WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with th...

Page 5: ...y This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 15 Amperes 120 Volts 60 Hz and a grounded outlet A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of the user becoming entangled in or t...

Page 6: ...POWER CONSUMPTION 1400 W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1000 W FREQUENCY 2450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS W X H X D 589 X 339 X 464 mm 23 2X13 3X18 3 in CAVITY DIMENSIONS W X H X D 399 X 263 X 426 mm 15 7X10 4X16...

Page 7: ...es of cooking foods 5 Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened 6 Door release button Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door 7 Glass cookin...

Page 8: ...efrost Used to defrost foods for time 19 Kitchen Timer Used as a minute timer delay cooking hold setting after cooking 20 Clock Used to set clock 21 Stop Clear Used to stop the oven operation or to de...

Page 9: ...etween the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset OPERATION PRO...

Page 10: ...lows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 TIME DEFROSTING When TIME DEFROST is selected the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and o...

Page 11: ...n the display window The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps MEAT 1 Touch POULTRY pad 2...

Page 12: ...cator starts blinking The display will show the numbers you pressed in the order you touched The M W indicator lights and P HI is The display will show what you touched This example shows power level...

Page 13: ...ay cooking and used as a hold setting after cooking However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost Timer operates without microwave energy 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad 2 Press the amount of time...

Page 14: ...temperature microwave popcorn 2 Place bag in oven according to manufacturer s directions 3 Pop only one bag at a time 4 After popping open bag carefully popcorn and steam are extremely hot 5 Do not r...

Page 15: ...AD 4slices 40 60 g each Touch AUTO COOK once AC 2 SOUP 300 ml Touch AUTO COOK twice AC 3 BAKED POTATO 3potatoes 200 g each Touch AUTO COOK three times AC 4 FRESH VEGETABLE 200 g Touch AUTO COOK four t...

Page 16: ...can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children To set press and hold STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds LOCK indicator l...

Page 17: ...he food Always vent the wrap by folding back one corner to allow excess steam to escape Plastic cooking bags should be slit before cooking so excess steam can escape Do not use wire twist ties to clos...

Page 18: ...occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tra...

Page 19: ...se the minimum recipe cooking time It is better to undercook rather than over cook foods Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking If food is overcooked nothing can be done Heat s...

Page 20: ...r a short time will not damage the oven However it is not recommended Q Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed A No Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used i...

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