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Defrosting
The Auto Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for
3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for
food left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for
frozen ready-made food.
The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the
microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost
manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for
defrosting information.
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Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal
results. How foods are stored can affect results.
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Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before
defrosting.
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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
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Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
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Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
To Use Auto Defrost:
1. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch
AUTO DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a
third time for the Fish setting.
2. Touch the number pads to enter the weight.
Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).
3. Touch START/ENTER.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones
indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food.
Open door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch
START/ENTER to resume defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
3 end-of-cycle tones will sound.
4. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
Damage may occur.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Average soil
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with
soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
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Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Microwave Inlet Cover
The microwave inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be
kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage.
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Wipe with wet cloth.
OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
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Mild cleanser and scouring pad
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Dishwasher
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
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Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Oven will not operate
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Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
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Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the
door?
Remove spacer and then firmly close door.
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Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.
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On some models, is the Child Lock set?
See “Child Lock” section.
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Is the magnetron working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service.
See “Assistance or Service” section.
