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Microwave Oven

CVM1599

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3

Special Notes About Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Operating Instructions

Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Best Cooking Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Combination (Microwave and

Convection) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Controls on Your Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Convection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Features of Your Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Manual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Multi-Cook

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16

Quick Touch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Exhaust Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 29

Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

If Something Goes Wrong

Before you call for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Things that are normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Summary of Contents for CVM1599

Page 1: ... Operating Instructions Auto Features 24 Best Cooking Methods 20 Changing Power Levels 10 Combination Microwave and Convection Feature 18 Controls on Your Microwave 8 9 Convection Features 17 Cookware Tips 21 Features of Your Microwave 7 Manual Cooking 22 Multi Cook Feature 19 Time Features 11 16 Quick Touch Features 23 Other Features 25 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning 27 Exhaust Feature 28 ...

Page 2: ...attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking ii Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic con tainers bags before placing them in the oven iii If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed Turn the oven off and unplug the appliance Disconnect the power cord shut off power at the fuse or circuit breake...

Page 3: ...ood upturned edges act like antennas n Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes in the microwave n Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave FOODS n Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory dish or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens n Some products such as whole eggs and ...

Page 4: ... test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup 240 mL of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 30 45 seconds 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 n Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should n...

Page 5: ... This will cause overheating of the microwave convection oven Follow these guidelines 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision CONVECTION COMBINATION SAFETY n Any non metal oven safe dish can be used when comb...

Page 6: ...r ground exists before use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RADIO INTERFERENCE n Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment n When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures 1 Clean door and sealing surface of the oven 2 Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television 3 Relocate the microwave oven with respe...

Page 7: ...ouch Control Panel You must set the clock before using the microwave Cooktop Lights Grease Filters Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning Wire Rack Use with smaller cookware containers in the convection and combination cooking modes Also good for small baking trays Wire Shelf Use in microwave cooking and with larger ...

Page 8: ... model You can microwave by time or with the convenience features Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter MICROWAVE Amount of cooking time DEFROST TIME Amount of defrosting time DEFROST WEIGHT Amount of defrosting weight EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 START 30 SEC Starts immediately 8 ...

Page 9: ...imes 3 21 3 oz 604 g Press 4 times 4 28 4 oz 805 g BEVERAGE Press START Press once 1 80 oz 236 ml Press twice 2 16 oz 473 ml Press 3 times 3 24 oz 710 ml REHEAT Press START Press once 1 8 oz 227 g Press twice 2 16 oz 454 g Press 3 times 3 24 oz 681 g 2 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Display Features 3 Microwave Convection Lock Vent Fan of Low Speed Vent Fan of High Speed Stove Lamp Timer Defrost Auto Cook Conv...

Page 10: ... stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power le...

Page 11: ...od Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it 1 Press MICROWAVE 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press MICROWAVE 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Pres...

Page 12: ... 1 to 1 lbs 570 to 680 g 10 oz 283 g package 10 oz 283 g package 7 to 10 min 9 to 13 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min In 2 qt 2 L casserole place cup 120 mL water In 2 qt 2 l glass baking dish place 60 mL water In 1 qt 1L casserole In 1 qt 1 L casserole place 3 tablespoons 45 mL water Cabbage fresh wedges 1 medium head about 2 lbs 900 g 8 to 11 min 7 to 10 min In 1 or 2 qt 1 5 or 2 L casserole place cup ...

Page 13: ... 1 L casserole place cup water In 1 qt 1 L casserole place 2 tablespoons 30 ml water Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 170 to 227 g 1 6 to 8 oz 170 to 227 g 9 to 12 min 3 to 4 min Peel and cut into 1 2 5 cm cubes Place in 2 qt 2 L casserole with cup 120 mL water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of the oven Let stand 5 mi...

Page 14: ... be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered n Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish n Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry a...

Page 15: ...king dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 to 3 lbs 1 1 to 1 4 kg Chicken whole 2 to 3 lbs 1 1 to 1 4 kg Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 1 8 to 2 7 kg 15 to 19 min 17 to 21 min 7 to 13 min per lb 454 g 5 to 9 min per lb 454 g Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwr...

Page 16: ... cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways n It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed n It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time Note This function does not apply to the Defrost and Express Cook functions ...

Page 17: ...convection temperature keys 3 Press the CONVECTION pad again 4 Enter the cook time 5 Press the START pad to start the oven Convection Time Cook without Preheating Leave glass turntable in place Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven Any oven temperature from 100 to 425 F 38 to 218 C may be set A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout...

Page 18: ...serole dishes pie plates and other heat safe cookware Place them directly on the turntable n Be sure to select a size that will rotate easily n Do not use cookware or coverings made of paper metal plastic or foil when using the combination features 1 Press the COMBI pad 2 Enter the desired cooking time 3 Press START Note At the halfway point of the time you selected you should rotate the baking tr...

Page 19: ... above Another example is if you want to cook meat on the Combi cycle and then keep it warm on the Convection cycle at a low temperature setting of 150 F 65 C The Multi Cook feature can only be used for programming 2 cycles You can program any order of 2 of the following cycles Defrost by time Microwave Convection Combination Combi Note Multi Cook cannot be used for Defrost by Weight or Convection...

Page 20: ...Time Options Comments Fish Sticks Frozen 2 servings 12 fish sticks 10 20 min Use time and temperature according to the recipe Chicken Nuggets Frozen 2 servings 10 nuggets 10 20 min Use time and temperature according to the recipe Crinkle cut Fries Frozen 2 servings 10 20 min Use time and temperature according to the recipe Potato Nuggets Frozen 2 servings 18 nuggets 10 15 min Use time and temperat...

Page 21: ...lass or Glass Ceramic baking containers are recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall or oven shelf damaging the cookware the shelf or the oven Heat Resistant Plastic microwave cookware safe to 450 F 230 C may be used but it is not recommended for foods requiring crusting or all around browning because the plastic is a poor conductor of hea...

Page 22: ...Meats Defrosting Roasting N R N R Poultry Defrosting Roasting N R N R Fish and Seafood Defrosting Cooking N R N R N R Casseroles Eggs and Cheese Scrambled Omelets Quiche Souffle N R Vegetables fresh N R N R Breads Quick Yeast N R Muffins Coffee Cake Biscuits Desserts Cakes Layer and Bundt Angel Food and Chiffon Bar Cookies Pies and Pastry N R N R N R Blanching Vegetables N R N R Frozen Convenience...

Page 23: ... page 9 3 Press START Important Never leave the microwave oven unattended during the cooking of popcorn Important Light Popcorn does not contain as much cooking ingredients oil butter etc as Regular type popcorn so cooking time will be substantially reduced When the popping action slows down or stops stop the microwave oven immediately otherwise the popcorn will overcook burn and possibly catch on...

Page 24: ...and power level to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds n Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish n After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Weight of Food in Ounces Weight of Food in Grams Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound 1 2 28 56 1 3 85 2 4 5 113 142...

Page 25: ... started or used by children To lock or unlock the controls press and hold STOP CANCEL for about three seconds When the control panel is locked a lock symbol will be displayed Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking Press EXHAUST once for high fan speed twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from...

Page 26: ...ith wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish coo...

Page 27: ... cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only...

Page 28: ...nect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover 3 Be sure the bulb s to be replaced are cool before removing After breaking the adhesive seal remove the bulb by gently turning 4 Replace the screw Connect electrical power to the oven Remove screw The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has 2 metal...

Page 29: ...ng on hood usage To Install Charcoal Filter When installing the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 1 Remove the 2 retaining screws from top air grille and detach it from microwave 2 Discard plastic wrapping from new charcoal filter and install upwards at a 45 angle 3 Push filter inward until secured beneath the top center tabs of the filter ...

Page 30: ...reaker tripped Power surge Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Make sure the 3 prong plug on the into wall outlet oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Floor of the oven is warm even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is located below the oven floor When the light is on the heat it produces m...

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Page 33: ...ERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à ...

Page 34: ...NO NO RUE STREET NAME RUE APT NO APP RR CITY VILLE PROVINCE AREA CODE IND RÉG TELEPHONE TÉLÉPHONE E MAIL COURRIEL DID YOU PURCHASE A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THIS APPLIANCE AVEZ VOUS ACHETÉ UN CONTRAT DE SERVICE POUR CET APPAREIL YES OUI NO NON IF YES SI OUI EXPIRATION Y A M D J NAME OF SELLING DEALER NOM DU MARCHAND INSTALLATIONDATE DATED INSTALLATION Y A M D J CORRESPONDENCE ENGLISH CORRESPONDANCE F...

Page 35: ...ed for other than the intended purpose or used commercially n Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers n Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God n Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance Read your Use Care Material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact y...

Page 36: ...ualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 1 800 661 1616 during normal business hours Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service perso...

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