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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................. 1

Precautions to Avoid Possible

Exposure to Excessire Microwave

Energy ....................................................... 1

Important Safety Instructions ........... 2~3

Installation Recommendations.............. 4

Control Panel....................................... 5~6

Oven Features at a Glance ..................... 7

Operating Basics ............................... 8~12

Special Features............................... 12~16

Care and Cleaning .......................... 17~19

Questions and Answers ....................... 20

Before You Call...................................... 21

Microwave Oven

Use and Care Manual

KOT-1G0A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Never operate the oven when it is empty or
without the glass turntable.

Summary of Contents for KOT-1G0A

Page 1: ... 3 Installation Recommendations 4 Control Panel 5 6 Oven Features at a Glance 7 Operating Basics 8 12 Special Features 12 16 Care and Cleaning 17 19 Questions and Answers 20 Before You Call 21 Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual KOT 1G0A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable ...

Page 2: ...ot to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks B Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces C Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealin...

Page 3: ... a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 13 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 14 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 15 Do not use or store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a...

Page 4: ...efer to the Care and Cleaning section for insturctions on how to clean the inside of the oven 31 Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven 32 Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking condition...

Page 5: ...ns This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a 120v 15amp outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service techn...

Page 6: ... 10 COOK TIME Microwave for a selected amount of time Power Level 10 High is automatic but lower heat levels may be programmed Page 8 11 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and enter food weight then START The oven auto matically sets power levels and defrosting time Page 10 12 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad for 1 minute of cook time to add 1 minute of cook time as the timer is counting down or for an instant ...

Page 7: ...ll sound When CANCEL OFF Pad is touched during oven operation the oven will stop however all programmed information is retained To clear all information touch the CANCEL OFF Pad again NOTE Styling and features may differ slightly depending on model ...

Page 8: ...AL DISPLAY For detailed information on each feature see Touch Control Panel section page5 15 HOOD CONTROLS Vent Fan Press High Low or Off Light Press On Night or Off 16 GREASE FILTERS 17 COOKTOP LIGHT 18 TURNTABLE Composed of glass tray and roller guide The roller guide is placed first in the bottom of the microwave and supports the glass tray Both parts must be in place when using the microwave o...

Page 9: ...l appear in the Display window The oven will start cooking and time countdown will begin The oven will stop automatically when the time is done and beep three times When the cook time ends End appears in the Display Cook Time Power Level Start with the shortest recommended time and add more time as needed Check the food as it cooks The oven door can be opened any time during operation It will auto...

Page 10: ...asseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter Power Level Cooking Guide Add Minute ADD MINUTE cannot be used with ONE TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS AUTO DEFROST TIMER FAVO RITE CHOICE or WARM Each time the pad is touched the oven will add 1 minut...

Page 11: ...sting End appears in the Display During defrosting meat and fish the food needs to be turned or rearranged twice During defrosting poultry the food needs to be turned or rearranged once Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats poultry and fish from 0 5 pounds to 6 5 pounds Basic Instructions 1 Touch the TIME Pad 2 Enter defrosting time desired 3 Touch the POWER Pad 4 Touch NUMBER 3 Pad 5 Touch...

Page 12: ...ent arching do not allow foil to come within 1 inch of oven walls or door Remove To prevent cooking thawed protions should be removed from the oven at this point This may shorten defrost time for foods weighing less than 3 lbs 8 After defrosting allow food to stand 5 to 10 minutes if there are any icy areas If large solid roasts such as sirloin tip or rump roasts are not completely thawed after st...

Page 13: ... Stage Cooking This feature lets you program two sequential operations such as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two different power levels It automatically changes power settings and cooking time Basic Instructions Touch the POPCORN Pad once for 3 5 oz package 3 5 will be displayed Popcorn The POPCORN Pad has been automatically set for the correct cook time for a 3 5 oz bag of popcorn Liste...

Page 14: ... does not melt sufficiently cook a few seconds longer Basic Instructions 1 Touch the BEVERAGE Pad once for 1 cup 7 oz mug The Display will show 1CUP 2 Touch the BEVERAGE Pad twice for 2 cups 14 oz mugs The Display will show 2CUP 3 Touch the BEVERAGE Pad three times for 3 cups 21 oz mugs The Display will show 3CUP Beverage Basic Instructions 1 Touch the BAKED POTATO Pad once for 1 medium potato 7 o...

Page 15: ...egetable Basic Instructions 1 Touch the AUTO COOK Pad until the desired food is displayed 2 Touch the number pad indicated on the Cooking Guide for the cooking weight desired 3 Touch the START Pad Auto Cook See the following chart or the Cooking Guide Label on the front of the oven cavity Auto Cook has preset times and power levels for four food categories Soup Fresh Vegetables Muffins and Fish Fi...

Page 16: ...cooking at a preset time of day up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes You can program two sequential operations using two different power levels Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using AUTO START They will not rise properly Warning Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any f...

Page 17: ...Instructions 1 Touch the LIGHT Pad once for turning the cooktop light on The Display will scroll ON LIGHT 2 Touch the LIGHT Pad twice for turning the light off The Display will be OFF Using the Cooktop Light You can control the light by touching the LIGHT Pad Note Canceling the timer will cause the timer to shut off however canceling the timer will not cancel the fan The fan will continue to opera...

Page 18: ...from the inside of the oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water and several tablespoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5 7 minutes This also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven Wipe off excess moisture after use Glass Tray Turntable Allow to cool before removing and cleaning Wash in soapy water or dishwasher Roller Guide Clean frequently to prevent excessive noise Wash in soapy water or ...

Page 19: ...rease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the right of the opening Pull filter upward and to the left to lock into place Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate the microwave without the filters in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below the hood filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit Th...

Page 20: ...ts and hardware stores may also be used for replacements 5 Raise light compartment cover and replace screw 6 Connect electrical power to microwave oven Oven Light To replace oven light 1 Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug 2 Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place See Figures 3 3 Remove a screw 1 for lamp over See Figure 4 4 Pull out the Lamp...

Page 21: ...an A Short beep any pad is touched Three short beeps incorrect entry One long beep oven plugged in Three long beeps end of cooking microwave will turn off Series of three short beeps check food to see if turning or rearranging is needed Q Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed A No Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven when cooking Q A Steam...

Page 22: ...ical circuit If oven floor or glas tray are hot this is normal The floor is absorbing heat from the food If the interior of oven collects moisture this is normal Food gives off moisture when cooking and the steam collects on the door and the oven surface Wipe off excess moisture from oven after each use If food cooks unevenly refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures be sure food is evenl...

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