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Timer
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes
99 seconds and counts down the set time. The Timer does not
start or stop the microwave oven.
When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate.
To see the countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is
in use, touch TIMER SET.
To Set:
1. Touch TIMER SET.
If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to
the time of day mode.
2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time.
3. Touch TIMER SET or START.
If not touched within 5 seconds, “START?” will appear on the
display. If not touched within 1 minute, the display will return
to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be
canceled.
When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and
1 tone will sound.
4. Touch TIMER OFF at any time to cancel the Timer.
The length of time can be changed during the countdown by
repeating the above steps.
Child Lock
The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the microwave oven.
When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will
function.
To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven and Timer must
be off. Touch and hold START for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound
and a lock icon appears on the display. Repeat to unlock and
remove the lock icon from display.
Vent Fan
The vent fan has 4 speeds ranging from 4 (fastest) to 1 (slowest).
Zero (0) is off.
To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range
or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan
will automatically turn on at speed 4. It may stay on for up to 1
hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the Vent Fan
pad will not function.
To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Repeatedly touch the VENT FAN 4
SPEEDS pad to cycle through the four speeds 4, 3, 2 and 1 and
off, 0. “FAN” and the selected number will appear on the display
for 2 seconds.
Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has 3 settings: on, night and off.
To Turn On/Night/Off: Touch LIGHT ON•NIGHT•OFF repeatedly
to cycle through settings.
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning
on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the
fan will run and, if on, the turntable will rotate.
To Turn On/Off: The microwave oven and Timer must be off.
Touch and hold TIMER OFF for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound
and “d” appears on the display. Repeat to turn off and remove
“d” from the display.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable
and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted
to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food,
causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks
the food.
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Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.
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Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
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The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken.
See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
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Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in the
oven.
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Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the
oven.
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Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or
deep frying. The oven cannot maintain appropriate
temperatures.
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Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not
absorb microwaves.
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Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
oven.
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Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
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Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check
for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
