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To Cook with Convection
Use the provided convection rack and a microwave-safe, oven-
proof baking dish. See the “Accessory Configurations” section.
The 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 the number keypads to enter a temperature between
250°F and 450°F (121°C and 232°C). Touch COOK TIME/POWER
and enter the time in hours and minutes, up to 4 hours. To set
the microwave power, if desired, touch COOK TIME/POWER and
enter the power level from 10% to 30%.
Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching Start again. After preheat, place the baking dish with
food on the convection rack, and then touch START to begin
cooking.
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.
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 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 controls 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.
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 filters: The charcoal filters are behind the vent grille at
the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters cannot
be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months or
as prompted by filter status indicator. Remove two screws on
the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filters.
To reinstall, place each 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. Open door. Remove 2 screws on the
vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove right side
charcoal filter. Open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close bulb
cover, replace charcoal filter, replace vent grille, and secure with
screws.
