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Summary of Contents for CFMV157GBA

Page 1: ...elcome 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 6 Featu res and Specifications 7 Before Operating 8 Manual Operation 9 14 Convenience Operation 15 16 Cooking Charts 17 18 Care Cleaning 19 20 Before You Call _ Solutions to Common Problems 21 Warranty Back Page READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS pin 316495004 rev B 0706 ...

Page 2: ...your microwave only as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Be sure to record your model and serial number The serial plate is located on the back of the microwave oven Please record your model and serial number and ...

Page 3: ...tomatoes and similar foods before cooking with microwave energy When skin is pierced steam escapes evenly 4 Do not operate oven without load or food in oven cavity 5 Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use Popping time varies depending on oven wattage Do not continue to heat after poppl ng has stopped Popcorn will scorch or burn Do not leave oven unattended 6 Do not use...

Page 4: ...sion Radio Frequency Interference Statement U S A Only This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to...

Page 5: ...ded 3 door seals and sealing surfaces Oven should not be be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properaly qualified service personnel Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THiS...

Page 6: ...ors in this oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care not designed for industrial or laboratory use Cleaning section As with any appliance CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM PERSONS Review the doorc eaning instructions in the Care Cleaning section DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven Clea...

Page 7: ... Defrost by time or weight 6 EasySet 3 instant key settings 7 numeric pads 0 thru 9 8 Clock g Timer 10 Cook Time 11 Power Level 10 power levels available 12 30 sec Press this pad to add 30 seconds to cook time Each press will add additional 30 seconds to the cook time 13 START Pause 14 Stop Cancel 15 Exhaust High Low Off Use to turn the exhaust fan on off or to adjust fan speed 16 Surface Light Pr...

Page 8: ...aper Paper towls waxed paper paper napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or design Look for the manufacturer s label for any special instructions for use in the microwave oven Do not use Metal utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking Also avoid metal skewers thermometers or foil trays Metal utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave ...

Page 9: ...face light Press the pad again to turn the light off Control Lock You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children The control lock feature is very useful when cleaning the control panel The lock will prevent accidental programming when wiping the control panel clean Example to set the control lock ON Touch and hold the Stop Cancel pad for...

Page 10: ... results some microwave recipes call for different power levels or different lengths of time for cooking Your microwave may be set to change from one stage to another automatically 2 stages maximum Example to cook food for 3 minutes at 80 power and then 5 o P0wer f r 6 minutes 30 seconds 1 Press Cook Time cook Time 2 Use the number pads to enter o_y_ v _ heating time for the 1st stage cook tJ time...

Page 11: ...in pounds 10 1lb You may enter any weight from 0 3 to 6 01bs 1 0 _sy_et 3 Press START pad When defrosting has finished you will hear 5 beeps and Good will display Note The weight amount must be a valid entry for this feature to start A valid weight entry is 0 3 to 6 0 pounds Setting Defrost by Time Example to defrost food with the default 30 power level for 5 minutes 1 Press Defrost pad twice 0 00...

Page 12: ...frosting suggestions for meats For best results please read these suggestions when defrosting meats Meat Normal amount Roast beef or pork 2 5 to 6 Ibs 40 to 96 oz 0 5 to 3 Ibs 8 to 48 oz Steaks chops or fish Suggestions Start with the food placed fat side down After each stage turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand covered for 15 30 minutes Af...

Page 13: ...gerated foods Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper tucked under plate If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with Reheat continue heating using manual time and power level settings Contents 3 4 oz met poultry or fish up to 6 oz with bone cup starch potatoes pasta rice etc cup of vegetables about 3 4 oz Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap If food is not as hot as y...

Page 14: ...ure Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods would at room temperature Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones Pieces similar in size and shape will cook more evenly when cooked together For more even results reduce the power levels when cooking large pieces of food Natural moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy...

Page 15: ...to determine the setting to use Amount 1 potato default setting 2 potatoes 3 potatoes Press potato pad once 2times 3times Example to cook 1 potato automatically 1 Press Potato pad 1 2 or 3 times refer to table above to change quantity 2 Press START pad The microwave will beep 5 times when finished Notes Before cooking pierce potatoes with fork several times After cookings let potatoes stand for 5 ...

Page 16: ... before using again Pierce each potato several times using a fork Place on turntable in spoke like fashion After cooking let stand for 3 5 minutes Let oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using again Use the start 30sec pad to increase cook time for larger potatoes Use a microwave safe measuring cup or mug do not cover Place the beverage in the microwave After heating stir well Let oven cool fo...

Page 17: ...ll Done 150 F 160 F 150 F 160 F Pork Medium 150 F 150 F Well Done 160 F 160 F Poultry Dark meat 170 F 170 F Light meat 160 F 160 F Cooking poultry in your microwave Be sure to place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent splattering Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas or areas that start t...

Page 18: ...baked potato should stand for 5 minutes before serving while a dish of peas may be served immediately Cooking seafood in your microwave Place fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Be sure to always cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork Use a tight cover to steam fish a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming And be sure not to overcook fish...

Page 19: ... wear gloves when replacing the light bulbs 1 Unplug the microwave oven or turn off power at the main circuit breaker 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws at both light positions under the microwave 3 Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace bulb cover and mounting screw 5 Plug the microwave back into the power supply or turn the power back on at the main circuit breaker 2 Soak the ve...

Page 20: ...juice of 1 lemon if you desire to keep the oven fresh smelling in a 4 cup measuring glass at High power for 5 minutes or until boiling Let stand in oven cavity for 1 or 2 minutes Remove the glass turntable tray from the oven when cleaning the oven cavity or tray To prevent the glass turntable from breaking handle with care and do not put it in water immediately after cooking Wash the turntable tra...

Page 21: ...een a power interruption remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds then plug the microwave in again If there was a power outage the time indicator in the display will show 00 00 Reset the clock and any cooking instructions Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses Press the STOP cancel pad twice and attempt to re enter cooking instructions Plug a different appliance into...

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Page 24: ...other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLEAND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FO...

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