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Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Press number pads to enter time, press Power Level (if not 100 %), press
number pads to enter power level (10-90), then
press the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook power of
each before pressing the Start control.
Preset Cooking (Sensor or Smart Multi Sensor)
Press COOK, select food item (Beverage, Frozen Dinner, Frozen Breakfast
or Chicken Breast – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then
press the Start control.
Preset Reheating (Sensor or Smart Multi Sensor)
Press REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta – see
Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then press the Start control.
Preset Defrosting (Available only on some models)
Unwrap food. Press AUTO DEFROST, enter weight in pounds (0.1 - 6.0), and
press the Start control.
Smart Defrosting (Available only on some models)
Press the SMART DEFROST, select food item (Ground meat, Piece of meat,
Whole poultry, Piece of poultry, Fish fillet - see Cooking Guide Label), enter
quantity if needed, then press the Start control.
Soften/Melt
Press SOFTEN/MELT, select food item (Melt Chocolate, Soften Cream
Cheese, Soften Butter or Melt Butter – see Cooking Guide label), enter
quantity if needed, then press the Start control.
Snack Menu
Press Snacks, select food item (Nachos, Chicken Wings, Potato Skins or
Cheese Sticks – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then
press the Start control.
Kids Menu
Press Kids Meals, select food item (Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, French
Fries or Frozen Sandwich – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if
needed, then press the Start control.
Keep Warm (Available only on some models)
Press the WARM HOLD or KEEP WARM and press the Start control. When
you want to finish this, press the Stop. Otherwise, this function will be
operated for 99:00.
Precise Cooking (Sensor or Smart Multi Sensor)
Press control for quick access to the following programs:
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POPCORN: senses 3.0 - 3.5 oz (85 - 99 g) bags
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POTATO: senses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 potatoes
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PIZZA: senses 1, 2, 3 or 4 slices
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VEGGIE: 1 for Fresh or 2 for Frozen; senses 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings).
Sensor Cooking (Available only on some models)
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.
Smart Multi Sensor Cooking (Available only on
some models)
A sensor in the microwave oven detects infrared radiation from food during
cooking time. When the sensor detects the goal temperature of food, the
cooking will finish automatically.
Less and More (Available only on some models)
During cooking, press number pad “1” to subtract cook time in 10-second
increments. Each additional press of the number pad “1” subtracts 10
seconds more from the cook time. Press number pad “6” to add cook time
in 10-second increments. Each additional press of the number pad “6” adds
10 seconds more to the cook time.
Add 30 Seconds (One )
Press ADD 30 SEC(One ). to start the microwave oven at 100 %
power for 30 seconds(One ), or to add time in 30-second(One
) increments to any manual cooking cycle.
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable 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.
Fit Choice (Available only on some models)
Press Fit Choice, select food item (Spinach, Squash, Brown Rice, Oatmeal,
Quinoa, Bone-in Chicken Pieces, Fresh Fish Fillet, Fresh Salmon Fillet, Fresh
Prawns - see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then press the
start control.
Microwave Oven Use
Recommended to use
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Browning plate
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Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware
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Disposable polyester cardboard
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Fast-food packaging-polystyrene cups/container
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Glassware-Oven-to-table ware, Fine glassware, Glass jars
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Paper-Plates, cups, napkins, kitchen paper, recycled paper
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Plastic-Containers, Clingfilm
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Wax or Grease-proof paper
Do Not Use
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Metal-Dishes, Utensils, Freezer bag twist ties, Metalic
objects
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Straw or wicker
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Non-approved meat thermometers,skewers
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Fast food packaging-paper bag or newspaper, Recycled
paper, Metal trims
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Aluminum foil (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Freezer bag
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Wood
Cookware
To Test Cookware: Place dish on turntable with 1 cup 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.
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Cooking Rack (Available only on some models)
Use 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 (Available only on some models)
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 functions.
Features
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