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When no functions are working, microwave oven will switch to
Standby Power mode and dim the display brightness after 2
minutes. Touch any keypad or open/close the door, and the display
will return to the normal brightness.
Keypad
Feature
Instructions
COOK
Auto Cook
1. Touch
COOK, icon show on the display.
2. Touch number keypad to select food category, see COOK section for the
food category or the door sticker on the unit.
3. Touch number keypad to enter the quantity. “Start?”
fl
ash on the display
4. Touch
Start.
When the stop time is reached, the microwave oven will shut off
automatically, and end tones will sound.
To keep the microwave oven from overheating, the auto vent fan
will automatically turn on to prevent the hardware. When this
occurs, the vent fan cannot be turned off. “AUTO FAN” will stay lit
until the safe temperature is reached.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel keypads to avoid
unintended use of the microwave oven. The Control Lock will
remain set after a power failure, if set before the power failure
occurs.
When the control is locked, only the fan and light will function.
The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked.
To Lock Control:
Touch CANCEL for approximately 3 seconds,
until two tones sound and a
icon appears in the display.
To Unlock Control:
Repeat to unlock. Two tones will sound and
the
icon will be removed.
Standby Mode
Auto Vent Fan
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which
re
fl
ect off the metal
fl
oor, walls, and ceiling and pass through the
turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are
attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar, and w
ater molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing
friction and heat which cooks the food.
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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or
allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.
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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate
microwave oven when it is empty.
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The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped
or broken. See the “Accessories” section to reorder.
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Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
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Clothes,
fl
owers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, and paper,
including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not
be dried in the microwave oven.
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Paraf
fi
n wax will not melt in the microwave oven because
it does not absorb microwaves.
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Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
microwave oven.
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Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly
fi
rm. Let potatoes stand
for 5 minutes. They will
fi
nish 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 the microwave oven is cooking, the amount, size and shape,
starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect
cooking results.
Amount of Food
The more food that is heated at once, the longer the cook time
that is needed. 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.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size
of a light, porous food, such as cake.
Cooking Guidelines
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time, and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is
not available, wax paper, paper towels, or plastic wrap approved
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be
turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during
heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistributes heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different-sized foods, arrange the
thinner parts and smaller-sized items toward the center. If cooking
several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring
pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places
to allow steam to vent.
