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To Test Cookware/Dinnerware:
Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at
100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
Microwave Oven Use
For a list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.
To Cook with Only Microwave Power
Touch COOK TIME/POWER, touch number keypads to enter time,
touch COOK TIME/POWER (if not 100%), touch number keypads
to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start keypad.
If programming additional stages (up to three), touch SETUP/
CLOCK to enter programming for the next stage, then enter the
cook time and cook power of each, then touch the Start keypad.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least
1 minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid or cover
microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, and vent. For optimal
performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking
or grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.
To Cook with Convection
Use the provided convection rack and a microwave-safe, oven-
proof baking dish. See the “Accessory Configurations” section
on page 4.
Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack, and
baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to
handle the hot convection rack.
Touch Convect Bake or Convect Roast and Select Manual
Convection Bake or Manual Convection Roast.
Use number keypads to enter a temperature, 250°F (121°C) to
450°F (232°C). Touch COOK TIME/POWER, and enter time in
hours and minutes, up to 4 hours. To add microwave power if
desired, touch COOK TIME/POWER, and enter power level, from
10% to 30%.
Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again. After preheat, place baking dish with food
on the convection rack, then touch START to begin cooking.
Add More Time
At the end of any cycle using less than 100% cook power, “PRESS
0 TO ADD MORE TIME” scrolls in the display. Enter the additional
time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. The cook power for
all non-sensor cycles will be the same as in the finished cycle but
may be changed. If Add More Time is used after a sensor cycle,
the cook power will be 100% but may be changed.
Doneness
Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions by touching
COOK TIME/POWER repeatedly to scroll through “NORMAL,”
“MORE DONE,” or “LESS DONE” within the first 20 seconds of
starting the cook cycle. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost
functions.
Keep Warm
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The
Keep Warm function uses 10% cook power. Keep Warm can be
used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle.
Opening the door during Keep Warm will cancel the function.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all keypads are Off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge or as
indicated below.
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Grease filter: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel.
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Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
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Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then
rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner.
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Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Rack(s): mild soap, water, and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning
is not recommended.
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Pan and handle: mild soap, water, and washcloth or
dishwasher.
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Steamer vessel: mild soap, water, and soft brush or
dishwasher.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
NOTE:
A filter status indicator (on some models) appears in the
display when it is time to replace the charcoal filter and clean or
replace the grease filters. See the “Settings” section to reset filter
status.
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Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave
oven. Clean monthly or as prompted by filter status indicator.
Slide the filter away from the tab area and drop out the filter.
To reinstall, place end of the filter into the opening opposite
the tab area, swing up the other end, and slide it toward the
tab area.
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Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the
top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months or as
prompted by filter status indicator. Remove 2 screws on the
vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filter. To
reinstall, place the filter into its slotted area wire mesh side up,
replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
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Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside
of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover
screw and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb
cover, and secure with screw.
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Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille
at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and
is replaceable. Remove 2 screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille
forward, and lift it out. Open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close
bulb cover, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
