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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

* Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged?
* A : Running the oven empty for 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 in the oven before cooking.
* Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
* A : The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be

instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed.

* Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking?
* A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking

food hitting the cool oven surface.

* Q : Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
* A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow

light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.

* Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop?
* A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk

membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook
eggs without piercing their shells.

* Q : Why this standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed?
* A : Standing time is very important.

With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough

internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the
oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook
completely, without overcooking the outside.

* Q : What does “standing time” mean?
* A : “Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional

time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.

* Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says?
* A : Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve followed directions exactly ; and to see

what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are
suggestions, to help prevent over-cooking... the most common problem in getting used to a
microwave oven.
Variations in the size, shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time.
Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food
has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker.

* Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty?
* A : Yes. Never run it empty.
* Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a

large dish?

* A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in

your oven must fit  on the turntable.

* Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?
* A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the

motor when the cooking cycle begins.

* Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?
* A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacture’s guidelines or use the preset

POPCORN pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven
as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.

Summary of Contents for KOR-181G

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN KOR 181G Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...ARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 8 9 HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY 9 10 OPERATION PROCEDURE 9 11 FEATURES 10 12 HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS 11 13 TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN OPERATING 17 14 COOKING GUIDE 18 15 COOKING UTENSILS 18 16 COOKING TECHNIQUES 18 17 DEFROSTING 19 18 DEFROSTING CHART 20 19 COOKING CHART 21 20 REHEATING CHART 22 21 WEIGHT MEASURE CONVERSION CHART 24 22 SPECIFIC...

Page 3: ...ocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted ...

Page 4: ...or 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 not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other com bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags bef...

Page 5: ...ith limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on ...

Page 6: ...CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL CSA listed adapter which is avilable at most hardware stores WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly ground...

Page 7: ...RAPS before cooking or defrosting in the oven For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper cooking utensils refer to the Introduction in the Microwave cooking guide FOOD Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING The oven is not designed to permit proper canning Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide are APPROXIMATE Factors that may affect co...

Page 8: ...e to a TV radio antenna feeder etc Place the oven as far from them as possible Away from heating appliances and water taps Keep the oven away from heat steam or splashing liquids These things can adversely affect oven wiring and contacts Power supply This microwave oven requires a power supply of approximately 13 Amperes 120 Volts 60Hz and a grounded outlet A short power cord is provided to reduce...

Page 9: ...tilation openings If the Control Panel becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may 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 ...

Page 10: ...g cooking 3 Shut the door Make sure that it is firmly closed When the oven door is closed the light turns off The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pressing the door release button on the control panel The oven will automatically shut off To restart the oven close the door and then touch START The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level The di...

Page 11: ... Less Used to remove time from cooking More Used to add time to cooking Auto cook Used to cook or reheat Time set pad Used to set the cooking time and the present time Clock Used to set clock Display Cooking time power level indicators and present time are displayed Start Speedy cook Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time Power Used to set power level Defrost Used to defrost foo...

Page 12: ...e display will show what you touched 3 Touch START pad When you touch START pad the DEF indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the DEFROST mode The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST mode 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 be...

Page 13: ...n you touch START pad the lb indicator goes off and the DEF indicator blinks and the defrosting time counts down in the display window The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turnel or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps The lb indicator light and 1 0 is displayed The display will show what you touched MEAT DEFROSTING begins The lb ...

Page 14: ...d The chart shows the display the power level and the percentage of power The M W indicator lights The display will show what you touched The display will show what you touched Note Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds 99 99 Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese milk and slow cooking of meats Touch POWER pad once twice 3 ...

Page 15: ...imer operates without microwave energy 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad 2 Press the amount of time you want to count down 3 Touch START pad HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad 2 Press the amount of time you want to count down 3 Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked 4 Touch START pad The DEF indicator light and 0 is displayed The display will...

Page 16: ...w what you touched The M W indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remain in M W mode When the M W cook ends the oven will beep The M W indicator goes off and timer indicator starts blinking The display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode When the KITCHEN TIMER mode ends you will hear 3 beeps When you touch POPCORN pad once 3 5 is displayed After 1 5 seconds...

Page 17: ...layed After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into cooking time and the oven start cooking When you touch AUTO COOK pad once AC 1 in displayed By repeatedly touching this pad you can select other food category as shown in the chart below When you touch START pad the display is changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking NOTE 1 Use only one frozen pizza at a time 2 Use only frozen pizza ...

Page 18: ...me 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 To cancel press and hold STOP CLEAR for 3 seconds a beep sounds and LOCK indicator goes off TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Press STOP CLEAR pad You can restart the oven by touching START pad Touch ...

Page 19: ...ely Never use dishes with metallic trim Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating as they can be flammable Not Recommended Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave and can shatter Paper bags These are a fire hazard except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use Styrofoam pl...

Page 20: ... tenth of a pound and choose that number with each item pads The shape of food items especially larger ones will vary affect the way defrost Always check the status after the standing time Fish seafood and poultry should still be somewhat icy in the center the held under cold running water to finish defrosting If more time is needed use DEFROST by time to add time in small increments Halfway throu...

Page 21: ...et stand 5 minutes then finish with cold running water about 5 minutes Place pork strips on a microwave rack cover with paper towel At beeps separate and turn over Press START to continue defrosting Let stand 20 minutes Place pork cubes on a microwave rack cover with paper towel At beep separate and rearrange Press START to continue defrosting Let stand 20 minutes Place roast up to 3 pounds on a g...

Page 22: ...E POWER COOKING TIMER PER POUND Chicken Whole P HI 7 9 min Breast boned P 80 6 8 min portions P 80 7 9 min Turkey Whole P HI 9 11 min NOTE The above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape and composition of the food FRESH FISH VEGETABLE ITEM MICROWAVE COOKING TIME METHOD STANDING POWER PER POUND TIME Fi...

Page 23: ...0 oz pkg 5 6 min 5 min onions fresh whole peeled 8 10 small 7 8 min 5 min pea pods snow peas frozen whole 6 oz pkg 4 5 min 3 min peas and carrots 10 oz pkg 5 6 min 3 min parsnips fresh cubed 1 lb 5 6 min 5 min potatoes white or sweet fresh whole 4 6 oz eash 9 11 min 3 min whole 8 6 oz eash 15 17 min 5 min squash summer fresh 1 2 in slices 1 lb 6 8 min 3 min squash summer frozen sliced 10 oz pkg 5 ...

Page 24: ...ke 10 oz P 50 4 5 min 6 oz P 50 6 10 min Frozen vegetables 10 oz P 50 8 12 min Cheese cake 17 oz P 50 3 4 min Brownies 13 oz P 50 1 3 min Pound cake 103 4 oz P 50 11 2 3 min Coffee cake 11 12 oz P 50 2 3 min Arrange on paper tower lined paper plate covered with paper tower Arrange on microwave oven roasting rack Pierce pouch Set on plate Turn over halfway through cooking Each individually wrapped ...

Page 25: ...6 95 0 9 450 WEIGHT DEFROST AND COOK CONVERSION CHART POUNDS lb GRAMS g 1 4 114 1 2 227 3 4 341 1 454 2 907 3 1361 4 1814 5 2268 6 2722 7 3175 8 3629 9 4082 10 4526 11 4990 POUNDS OUNCES TO GRAMS FLUID MEASUREMENTS OUNCES oz GRAMS g 1 28 2 57 3 85 4 113 5 142 6 170 7 198 8 227 OUNCES oz GRAMS g 9 255 10 284 11 312 12 340 13 369 14 397 15 425 16 454 1 Cup 8 fluid ounces 240 ml 1 Pint 16 fluid ounce...

Page 26: ... not be used 2 Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls If there is still a problem contact the service station 25 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF Specifications subject to change without notice POWER SUPPLY 120V 13A SINGLEPHASE WITH GROUNDING 60HZ AC POWER CONSUMPTION 1600 W MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1200 W FULL MICROWAVE POWER FREQUENCY 2 450 MHz OUTSIDE DIMENS...

Page 27: ...vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside Q What does standing time mean A Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Q Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says A Check your cooking guide agai...

Page 28: ...ctory nor to cases where the serial number there of has been removed defaced or changed This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sales of our electronic products Over the counter exchange for units that are initially defective Initial defective is described as when the d...

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