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Microwave Oven Use
For list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, 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 (up to three), touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to enter programming for the next stage, then enter the cook
time and cook power of each, then touch the Start control.
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.
Warm Hold
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The Warm
Hold function uses 10% cook power. Warm Hold can be used by itself
or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle. Opening the door
during Warm Hold will cancel the function.
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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Nonstick cavity coating (on some models): To avoid damage to
the microwave oven cavity, do not use metal or sharp utensils or
scrapers, or any type of abrasive cleanser or scrubbers.
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Cavity: Steam Clean function (on some models). See Quick
Reference Guide
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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 “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 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. Open door. Remove two 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.
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
