Instruction Manual
Microwave Oven
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Glass window, inner door panel and oven front face
Wipe these parts with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
Control panel and plastic parts
Do not apply a detergent or an alkaline liquid spray to the control panel and plastic parts. Use a slightly wet
cloth (not a soaked cloth) to clean these parts.
Oven interior
Clean up spilled liquids, spattered oil and food debris as quickly as possible. If the oven is used when dirty,
efficiency drops and the dirt gets stuck on the oven surface causing odors. Clean the interior with a cloth
soaked in warm water with a mild detergent dissolved in it. Wipe the soap off with a damp cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue
Corrective Action
Oven doesn’t start
Check that electrical plug is connected into the outlet. Open and close
the door and try again.
Arcing or sparking
Use microwave-safe cookware only. Do not operate when empty.
Clean cavity with a wet towel.
Unevenly cooked foods
Use microwave-safe cookware only. Completely defrost food. Use
correct cooking time. Turn or stir food.
Overcooked foods
Use correct cooking time.
Undercooked foods
Use microwave-safe cookware only. Completely defrost food.
Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted. Use
correct cooking time.
Improper defrosting
Use microwave-safe cookware only. Use correct cooking time. Turn
or stir food.
Aluminum Foil
Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry
to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.
The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from walls.
Browning Dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16” (5mm) above the bottom surface.
Dinnerware
Must be marked as “microwave-safe.” Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
Glass Jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
Use only heat-resistant oven glassware. Make sure there is no metallic
trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven Cooking Bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits
to allow steam to escape.
Paper Plates and Cups
Use only for short term cooking. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Paper Towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for short-term cooking only.
Parchment Paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic
Must be marked as “microwave-safe.” Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Keep in mind that some plastic containers soften as the
food inside gets hot. Tightly closed bags should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package instructions.
Plastic Wrap
Must be marked as “microwave-safe.” Use to cover food during cooking
to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Must be marked as “microwave-safe.”
Wax Paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture
Aluminum Tray
May cause arcing.
Food Cartons With Metal Handles
May cause arcing.
Metal or Metal-Trimmed Utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal Twist Ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper Bags
May cause a fire inside the oven.
Plastic Foam
Plastic foam may melt and contaminate the food.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or
crack.
Materials That Can Be Used
Materials That Cannot Be Used
CONTAINERS SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVES
Not every non-metallic container is safe to use for microwaving.
Please follow the procedure below to test if container is microwave safe:
