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Demo Mode
Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on
the magnetron. Touch OPTIONS/CLOCK to reach the Demo mode
submenu, the follow the prompts to activate. The Demo icon will
light up in the display. Repeat to deactivate.
Energy Save
To conserve energy, the Clock will automatically turn off when
the microwave oven goes into Standby mode. Touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to reach the Clock and Energy Save submenu and follow
the prompts to turn on Clock.
Language (on some models)
Language of the display text may be changed. Touch OPTIONS/
CLOCK to reach the Language submenu, and follow the prompts
to set language to English or French.
Standby Mode
When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if the
clock has not been set), oven will switch to Standby Power mode
and dim the LED brightness after 5 minutes. Press any keypad
or open/close the door, and then display will return to the normal
brightness.
Start
Press the Start keypad to begin any cooking cycle.
This keypad also functions as “Add 30 sec” and maybe pressed to
add 30 seconds to your original cook time.
Cancel
Press the Cancel keypad to end any cooking cycle.
This keypad also functions as Control Lock. Press and hold the
Cancel keypad for 3 seconds to disable keypad. Press and hold
for 3 seconds again to disable keypad.
Cooktop Light
Press the Cooktop Light keypad once to adjust its brightness
setting to high. This is the light’s brightest setting. Press the
Cooktop Light keypad again to adjust the brightness to low. Press
the Cooktop Light keypad again to turn it off.
Features
CLEANRELEASE
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Cavity Coating (on some models)
The durable, nonstick coating resists soil buildup by making
cleaning easier. See the “Microwave Oven Care” section.
Cooking Rack
Use the rectangular cooking rack 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 (on some models)
functions.
6th Sense™ System
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Cookware and Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe
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Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Ceramic glass, glass
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China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
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Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations.)
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Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Wax paper
Do Not Use
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Metal cookware and bakeware
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Straw or wicker
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Gold, silver, or pewter
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Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
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Twist ties
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Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
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Staples
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Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
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.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME/POWER, touch number keypads to enter time,
touch COOK 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 OPTIONS/
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.
Add More Time
At the end of any cycle, “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.