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SwITCHING THE bEEPEr oN/off
You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.
1.
Press the
Sound
button. The display shows “On”.
(“START” will flash)
2.
Press the
Sound
button to turn the volume off. The display shows:
“OFF”. (“START” will flash)
3.
Press
Start
. The display returns to the time of day.
uSING THE kITCHEN TImEr
1.
Press the
Timer
button.
2.
Use the
Number
buttons to set the length of time you want the timer to
run.
3.
Press
Start
to begin Kitchen Timer.
4.
The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.
The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer is used.
SETTING THE CHILd ProTECTIoN LoCk
You can lock your microwave oven so it can’t be used by unsupervised
children.
1.
Hold
Number
button “
0
” and “
2
” simultaneously. The display shows
“Loc”.
At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is unlocked. To
unlock it, repeat step 1 above.
dEmoNSTraTIoN modE
You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven
operates without the oven heating. Cooking time goes faster than normal
mode.
1.
Hold
Number
button “
0
” and “
3
” simultaneously.
To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.
CookING uTENSILS
Recommended use
•
Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes
- Use for heating or
cooking.
•
Microwavable browning dish
- Use to brown the exterior of small
items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions
provided with your browning dish.
•
Microwavable plastic wrap
- Use to retain steam. Leave a small
opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the
food.
•
Wax paper
- Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
•
Paper towels and napkins
- Use for short-term heating and covering;
they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use
recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can catch fire.
•
Paper plates and cups
- Use for short-term heating at low
temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and
can catch fire.
•
Thermometers
- Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and
follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional
thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the
oven.
Limited use
•
Aluminum foil
- Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of
exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be
careful.
•
Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware
- Use these if they are labeled
“Microwave Safe”. If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they
can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.
•
Plastic
- Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.
•
Straw, wicker, and wood
- Use only for short-term heating, as they
can be flammable.
Not recommended
•
Glass jars and bottles
- Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
microwave, and can shatter.
•
Paper bags
- These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are
designed for microwave use.
•
Styrofoam plates and cups
- These can melt and leave an unhealthy
residue on food.
•
Plastic storage and food containers
- Containers such as margarine
tubs can melt in the microwave.
•
Metal utensils
- These can damage your oven. Remove all metal
before cooking.
Testing utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can
perform this test:
1.
Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with water and
put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to
test.
2.
Press the
+30 Sec
button twice to heat them for one minute at High
power.
The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool.
If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not
acceptable for use in the microwave.
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