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Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100
%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the
Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook
power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking (AC - Auto Cook)
Touch COOK, select food item (Beverage, Frozen Dinner, Frozen
Breakfast or Chicken Breast – see Cooking Guide label), enter
quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating (Rh - Reheat)
Touch REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta –
see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the
Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch AUTO DEFROST, enter weight in pounds (0.1 -
6.0), and touch the Start control.
Soften/Melt (St - Soften Melt)
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, select food item (Melt Chocolate, Soften
Cream Cheese, Soften Butter or Melt Butter – see Cooking Guide
label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Precise Touch Cooking
Touch control for quick access to the following programs:
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POPCORN: senses 3.0 - 3.5 oz (85 - 99 g) bags
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POTATO: senses 1, 2, 3, or 4 potatoes
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PIZZA: senses 1, 2, or 3 slices
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VEGGIE: 1 for Fresh or 2 for Frozen; senses 1, 2, 3 or 4
servings).
Less and More (On some models)
During cooking, touch number pad “1” to subtract cook time in
10-second increments. Each additional touch of the number pad “1”
subtracts 10 seconds more from the cook time. Touch number pad
“9” to add cook time in 10-second increments. Each additional touch
of the number pad “9” adds 10 seconds more to the cook time.
Add 30 Seconds (One )
Touch ADD 30 SEC(One ). to start the microwave oven
at 100 % power for 30 seconds(One ), or to add time in
30-second(One ) increments to any manual cooking cycle.
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable 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 list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
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 filters: 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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Cooking rack and supports (on some models): mild
soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning is not
recommended.
Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
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Grease filters: Remove grease filters from underside of
microwave oven, and clean monthly.
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Charcoal filter: The charcoal odor filter is 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.
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Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the
underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable.
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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.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
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This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage,
electric shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance
from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and
cooking compartment.
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Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
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This may result in corrosion.
Microwave Oven Care
Cooking Rack
Use only for 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to the microwave
oven, always remove rack after 2-level cooking. To avoid damage to
the microwave oven due to soil buildup, clean rack supports often.
Turntable
Turntable may be turned off for manual cooking only. This is helpful
when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable, or
when cooking with plates that are side by side. Turntable cannot be
turned off during preset or sensor functions.
Features
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