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“
START/+30Sec.
”
CHILD LOCK
Operating Instructions
If more cooking time is needed…
At any time and for any operation, even while the oven is cook-
ing, touching the “
START/+30Sec.
” pad adds 30 more seconds
of cooking time each time the pad is pressed.
Note:
The added cooking time will use the same power level that
is currently being used by the microwave. For example, if the
Power Level is currently set to 50% (“
PL5
” on the display), then
the added cooking time will use a Power Level of 50%.
“
STOP/Clear
”
Clears any previous setting if the program has not started, and
pauses the program if it has started. Once a program is com-
plete, pressing the “
STOP/Clear
” button will stop the “reminder”
tone.
This button is also used to (de)activate the Child Lock
see
below.
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from
being accidentally started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls:
1.
Touch and hold the “
STOP/Clear
” pad for about 3
seconds.
2.
A long beep is heard and “
” appears on the
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
MICROWAVE-SAFE
COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used
in your microwave oven is suit-
able for microwaving. Most
glass casseroles, cooking dish-
es, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinner-
ware which do not have metal-
lic trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
• If you use a meat thermome-
ter while cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in microwave
ovens.
• Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arc-
ing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon fila
ment should be avoided, as
they may also ignite.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for proper
use.
• Some styrofoam trays (like
those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
• Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic
bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by
package. If they are not, plas-
tic could burst during or
immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage contain-
ers should be at least partial-
ly uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When cook-
ing with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully
and direct steam away from
hands and face.
• Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish:
1 Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and a
glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water
2 Set the measuring cup either
in or next to the dish.
3 Microwave 1 minute at high.
If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If
the dish remains cool and
only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
display.
