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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 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 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, enter the cook time and cook power
of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking
Touch COOK, enter number code of food item, enter quantity, then
touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity if
needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food item, enter
weight, then touch the Start control.
Soften/Melt
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity,
then touch the START control.
Popcorn
Touch POPCORN. Enter bag size in ounces: 3.0 or 3.5 (85 or 99 g),
then touch START control
Baked Potato
Touch BAKED POTATO. Enter number of potatoes: 1, 2, 3 or 4, about
10 to 13 oz (283 to 367 g) each, then touch START control.
NOTE: Place fork-pierced potatoes around turntable edges, at least 1"
(2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the turntable (not in
the center).
Pizza (reheat)
Touch PIZZA. Enter number of slices: 1, 2 or 3, about 4 oz (113 g)
each, then touch START control.
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 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.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
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Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave
oven. Clean monthly. 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. 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.
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