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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.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch number pads to enter time, touch POWER LEVEL (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.
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
3 minutes. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover
microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, and vent.
Preset Cooking (sensor)
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 (sensor)
Touch REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta –
see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the
Start control.
Sensor Popcorn
Touch POPCORN. Senses 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99 g) bags.
Sensor Baked Potato
Touch BAKED POTATO. Senses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 potatoes.
Sensor Pizza Slice
Touch PIZZA SLICE. Senses 1, 2, 3 or 4 slices.
Sensor Vegetables
Touch VEGETABLES. Touch 1 for Fresh or 2 for Frozen. Senses 1,
2, 3 or 4 servings.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter weight in pounds (0.1-6.0),
and touch the Start control. Turn over food at signals.
1 Pound Defrost
Automatic defrost for 1.0 lb (454 g). Unwrap food. Touch
1 POUND DEFROST. Microwave oven will start automatically after
a brief delay. Turn over food at signals.
Soften/Melt
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, select food item (Melt Chocolate, Soften
Cream Cheese or Melt Butter – see Cooking Guide label), enter
quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Snacks
Touch SNACKS, select food item (Nachos, Chicken Wings, Potato
Skins or Cheese Sticks – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if
needed, then touch the Start control.
Kids Meals
Touch KIDS MEALS, select food item (Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs,
French Fries or Frozen Sandwich – see Cooking Guide label), enter
quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Less and More
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
Touch ADD 30 SEC. to start the microwave oven at 100% power
for 30 seconds, or to add time in 30-second increments to any
manual cooking cycle.
Microwave Oven Care
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: mild soap, water and washcloth.
Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
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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 filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the
top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter 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 bulb is located on the
underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable. Remove
bulb cover screws, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb,
close bulb cover, and secure with screws.
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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. Remove two screws on the vent
grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove bulb cover
screw, open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close bulb cover,
and secure with screw. Replace vent grille, and secure with
screws.