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Weight (Auto)Defrost
Press Defrost (use dial, if present, to select by weight), enter weight (in
pounds) and then press start.
Weight Defrosting Tips:
• Remove meat from package, place on microwave-safe dish.
• When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat
or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
• After defrosting, let stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large
roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
• For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Time
Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
Time Defrost
Press Defrost
until prompted for a time (use dial to select by time),
enter time, then press start.
Timed Defrosting Tips:
• At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any
warm areas with small pieces of foil.
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has
partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially
uncovered.
• If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Popcorn
For use with prepackaged microwave popcorn. If additional cooking
time is needed, use Add 30 seconds and watch carefully.
NOTE:
Do
not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion – it
may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
Reheat
Brings previously cooked food back to serving temperature. Press
Reheat and follow the prompts on the display (use the reheat and
number pads to change selections) to select the desired food/
quantity, then press Start (will start automatically on some models).
Express Cook
(1-6, Add 30 sec, Micro E dial depending on model)
Immediately starts microwave at power level 10 for the number of
minutes selected. Add 30 sec or the dial can be used to increase time
while microwave is running without stopping cooking.
Turntable
Sets turntable rotation of for large dishes, or returns turntable to on.
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned of
for large dishes. The turntable automatically returns to ON at the end
of a cooking time on some models. Accessed using the Setting pad
on some models.
Convection and Combination Cooking
Aid in browning and crisping food to seal in lavor. Always use the
microwave rack when convection or combination cooking. (Do not
use the microwave rack when microwave cooking.)
Non-Cooking Operations...
Control features that do not cook food.
Set Clock:
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00 – 11:59). To set –press
Settings (2 times on number models) or Set Clock, enter time, (select AM or
PM on some models), use Settings or Set Clock to accept time.
Surface Light:
Controls the light below the microwave. Press once for
bright light, twice for a dimmer night light, or a third time to turn the light
off.
Vent Fan:
Activates and adjusts speed of ventilation fan located on the
bottom of the microwave to remove steam and vapors from surface
cooking. Models have up to 4 speeds. First press activates highest fan
speed. Subsequent presses decrease through speeds to OFF.
Filter Cleaning:
Clean the vent filters by soaking them and swishing
around in hot water and detergent (not ammonia - it causes
discoloration). Brush lightly to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake, and
let dry before replacing.
Features May Differ by Model.
For more details about how to use your new appliance, please consult the full Owner's Manual - information on front cover.
Cooking Operations.
