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Cookware and Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe
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Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Ceramic glass, glass
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China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
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Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations.)
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Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Wax paper
Do Not Use
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Metal cookware and bakeware
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Straw or wicker
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Gold, silver or pewter
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Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
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Twist ties
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Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
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Staples
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Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware:
Place dish in microwave oven 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.
Microwave Oven Use
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch
COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power
level (10-90), and then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook
power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking
Touch COOK, enter number code of food item, enter quantity, and
then touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity if
needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food item,
enter weight, then touch the Start control.
Soften/Melt
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, enter number code of food item, enter
quantity, then touch the START control.
Popcorn
Touch POPCORN. Enter bag size in ounces: 3.0 or 3.5 (85 or 99 g),
then touch START control
(Baked) Potato
Touch (BAKED) POTATO. Enter number of potatoes: 1, 2, 3 or 4,
about 10 to 13 oz (283 to 367 g) each, then touch START control.
NOTE:
Place fork-pierced potatoes around turntable edges, at
least 1” (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the
turntable (not in the center).
Pizza (reheat)
Touch PIZZA. Enter number of slices: 1, 2 or 3, about 4 oz (113 g)
each, then touch START control.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are
off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label
instructions on cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing
due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover and
area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge,
or as indicated below.
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Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
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Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel.
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Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
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Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water,
then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or
use stainless steel cleaner.
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Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
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Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of
microwave oven. Clean monthly. Slide the filter away from
the tab area, and drop out the filter. To reinstall, place end
of the filter into the opening opposite the tab area, swing
up the other end, and slide it toward the tab area.
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Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille
at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every
6 months. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the
grille forward, lift it out, and remove filter. To reinstall,
place the filter into its slotted area – wire mesh side up,
replace vent grille, and secure with screws.
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Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located on the
underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable.
Remove bulb cover screws, and open the bulb cover.
Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screws.
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Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the
vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under
the bulb cover, and is replaceable. Remove two screws
on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out.
Remove bulb cover screw, open bulb cover and replace
bulb. Close bulb cover, and secure with screw. Replace
vent grille, and secure with screws.
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