LG MS-87SNU Built In Microwaves Installation Guide

LG MS-87SNU Built In Microwaves

Product Specifications:

• Brand: LG
• Model: MS-87SNU
• Power: Standard 120 volt, at least 15 amps
• Weight: 90 lbs
• Tools Required: Drill & Drill Bit(1/2), Phillips
  Screwdriver, Center Punch, Tape Measure

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Guide :
Requirements for Installation:
Before installing the microwave oven, ensure that the bottom shelf of your cabinet can support an additional weight of 90 lbs. Follow the steps provided to check the strength of your cabinet to prevent any damage.

Cautions :

• Do not install the oven over a range, cooktop, or any other heat-producing appliance.
• Ensure the electrical outlet is a standard 120 volt with at least 15 amps.
• Refer to the use & care guide for complete electrical requirements.
• Do not mount the oven while the plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

Tools Required:

• Drill & Drill Bit(1/2)
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Center Punch
• Tape Measure

Installation Procedure:

1. Remove contents from the bottom of the cabinet.
2. Follow the template instructions provided to mount the oven securely.

Mounting the Oven :

1. Lift the microwave oven to the desired position and secure it using appropriate support material and screws as specified.
2. Tighten the screws evenly until the oven is securely mounted.

Template Instructions:
Follow the provided template instructions for drilling holes inside or outside the cabinet to ensure proper installation of the microwave oven.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Can I install the microwave oven over a range or cooktop?
  A: No, it is not recommended to install the oven over a range, cooktop, or any other heat-producing appliance.

• Q: What are the electrical requirements for the microwave oven?
  A: The electrical outlet should be a standard 120 volt with at least 15 amps. Refer to the use & care guide for complete electrical requirements.

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• Model Number
• Serial Number
• Date of Purchase

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

What You Need to Know About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety In­structions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating microwave.
Always contact your dealer, distribu­tor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

• DANGER- Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
• WARNING-Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe per­sonal injury or death.
• CAUTION- Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor per­sonal injury.

CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

1. Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches away or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
2. For the most accurate programming of the elec­tronic units, touch the center of each pad secure­ly. Do not touch several pads at one time or touch between pads. A beep sound should be heard with each touch when a pad is touched correctly.
3. Do not hit or strike the control with objects such as silverware, utensils, etc. Breakage may occur.
4. Be careful when taking the cooking utensils out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot.
5. Do not rinse cooking utensils by immediately plac­ing them into water just after cooking. This may cause breakage. Allow the turntable to cool.
6. Use only specific glass utensils. See cooking utensils section in this manual.
7. Do not operate the oven empty. Either food or water should always be in the oven during opera­tion to absorb microwave energy.
8. Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspa­pers or clothes. They can catch fire.
9. Use only thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking.
10. Be certain the turntable is in place when you oper­ate the oven.
11. Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash, apples, or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin covering before cooking.
12. Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst.
13. Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave-safe container or commercial package designed espe­cially for microwave ovens. Never try to pop pop­corn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safe­ty interlocks.
• DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door to allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that oven door close properly and that there is no damage to:
  1. door (bent),
  2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
  3. door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service per­sonnel.

WARNING
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appear­ing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always pre­sent. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQ­UIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with nar­row necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before remov­ing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

A Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message

WARNING
When using electrical microwave, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.

1. READ all instructions before using the appliance.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific PRECAU­TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY in IMPOR­TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
3. This appliance MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUND­ING INSTRUCTIONS in Installation section of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance ONLY in accor­dance with the installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven.
6. Use this appliance ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN.
8. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a dam­aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qual­ified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swim­ming pool, or similar locations.
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. DO NOT heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal injury.
17. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.
18. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.
19. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all con­tainers, for best results, stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

• Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
• If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and dis­connect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

Installation

WARNING

• To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be grounded.
• To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, do not alter the plug.

Grounding Instructions

Oven MUST be grounded.
Grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current if an electrical short occurs. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is prop­erly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or ser­vicer if grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the oven is prop­erly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical rating as shown in specifications table. When the combination oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be required and fuses can be blown.
Microwave operates on standard household current, 110-120V.

CIRCUITS
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a 15 or 20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or lighting circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.
VOLTAGE
The voltage used at the wall recepta­cle must be the same as specified on the oven name plate located inside oven door. Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage. Low voltage will cause slow cooking. In case your microwave oven does not perform normally in spite of proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.

PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN
Your microwave oven can be placed easily in your kitchen, family room, or anywhere else in your home. Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen countertop or a specially designed microwave oven cart. Do not place oven above a gas or elec­tric range. Free air flow around the oven is important.

DO NOT BLOCK AIR VENTS
All air vents should be kept clear dur­ing cooking. If air vents are covered during oven operation the oven may overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven will be inoperable until it has cooled suffi­ciently.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

1. Microwave oven operation may interfere with TV or radio recep­tion.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
   • Clean the door and the seal­ing surfaces of the oven.
   • Reorient the receiving anten­na of radio or television.
   • Relocate the microwave oven in relation to the TV or radio.
   • Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
   • Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch cir­cuits.

UNPACKING OVEN

• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or inside oven cavity.
• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase immediately. Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.
• Remove all materials from oven interior.
• If oven has been stored in extreme­ly cold area, wait a few hours before connecting power.

Other Helpful Information

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Keep an eye on things. The instructions in this book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing food depends, of course, on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your recipe. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps rec­ommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem.
Factors affecting cooking times. Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under­cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maxi­mum time given, according to per­sonal preference. The governing phi­losophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giv­ing cooking times. While under­cooked food may always be cooked a bit more, overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, partic­ularly those for bread, cakes, and custard, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will con­tinue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the foods gradually travels inward. If the foods are left in the oven until they are cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burned.
As you gain experience in using your microwave oven, you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for vari­ous foods.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN MICROWAVE COOKING
Browning: Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce to achieve an appe­tizing color. The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and barbecue sauce. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to foods, the original flavor of recipes is not altered.

• Covering : A cover traps heat and steam and causes food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or microwave cling-film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.
• Covering with waxed paper : Waxed paper effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. Since it makes a looser cover than a lid or cling-film, it allows the food to dry out slightly.
• Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towe l: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.
• Arranging and spacing : Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes, and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven and equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another.
• Stirring: Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving tech­niques. In conventional cooking, foods are stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved foods, howev­er, are stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the center as the outside food heats first.
• Turning over: Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cutup chicken and chops.
• Placing thicker portions near the edge: Since microwaves are attract­ed to the outside portion of foods, it makes sense to place thicker por­tions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the foods will cook evenly.
• Elevating: Thick or dense foods are often elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and center of the foods.
• Piercing: Foods enclosed in a shell, skin, or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include both yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters, and many whole veg­etables and fruits.
• Testing if cooked: Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test food frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 ° F (3 ° C) and 15 ° F (8 ° C) during standing time.
• Standing time : Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavors to blend and devel­op.

HOW FOOD CHARACTERISTICS AFFECT MICROWAVE COOKING
Density of foods: Light, porous food like cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous foods that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.

• Height of foods : The upper portion of tall foods, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower por­tion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall foods during cooking, sometimes several times.
• Moisture content of foods : Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relative­ly dry foods such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture.
• Bone and fat content of foods : Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Therefore, care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that the meats do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked.

NOTE : It is a common misconception that microwaves cook food from the inside out. This comes from heating filled pastries with a high sugar con­tent, like jelly doughnuts. The pastry is cool but the filling is very hot! If you cook a chicken or a roast, you’ll see the outside is cooked first.

• Shape of foods : Microwaves pene­trate only about 1 inch (2.5cm) into foods; the interior portion of thick foods is cooked as the heat generat­ed on the outside travels inward. In other words, only the outer edge of any food is actually cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction.
  It follows then that the worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick cube. The cor­ners will burn long before the center is even warm. Round, thin, and ring shaped foods cook most successful­ly in the microwave.

• Quantity of foods : The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one-third when halving a recipe.

Cooking Utensils

CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven.

MICROWAVE-SAFE UTENSILS
Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils in your microwave oven: Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resem­bles lightning. Most heat- resistant non-metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materi­als that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven.
Testing utensils for microwave use: Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave-safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven.

Just read through the following checklist.

1. Dinner plates: Many kinds of dinnerware are microwave-safe. If in doubt, consult the manu­facturer’s literature or perform the microwave test, above.
2. Glassware: Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave ­safe. This includes all brands of oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.
3. Paper: Paper plates and con­tainers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, provided the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods, such as bacon, are cooked. In general, avoid colored paper products as the color may run.
4. Plastic storage containers: These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.
5. Plastic cooking bags: These are microwave-safe provided they are specially made for cooking. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture.
6. Plastic microwave cookware: A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware is avail­able. For the most part, you can probably cook with items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.
7. Pottery, stoneware, and ceramic: Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure.

Feature Diagram

Your oven will be packed with the following materials:

• Glass Turntable …………………. 1 each
• Owner’s Manual and
• Cooking Guide …………………… 1 each
• Rotating Ring …………………….. 1 each

This microwave oven is designed for household use only. It is not recommended for commercial purposes and will void the warranty.

Control Panel

NOTE: A beep sounds when a pad on the control panel is touched, to indicate setting has been entered.

Operating Instructions

• SETTING CLOCK
  first When time your or oven when is plugged power in for resumes the bars after in a the power display interruption, reset to”:”. the num­

• NOTE : touching You CL can OCK pad select AM alternator tulip . by

Example: To set 11 :11 (PM)

1. pad Touch twice. CLOCK Display PM scrolls ENTER the words ME OF the DAY display. shows in using
2. Enter the the time number by [1], key and pads. [1 ]. [1], [1], words Display 11 :11 scrolls P the TOUCH START.
3. Touch START. The clock starts counting and 11:11P shows in the display.

EASY COOK
A time-saving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to touch START. NOTE: If you touch EASY COOK, it will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes 30 seconds; after 3 minutes will add 1 minute up to 99 minutes 59 seconds. Example: To set for 2 minutes

• Touch EASY COOK
• Touch EASY COOK 4 times. The oven begins cooking and display shows time counting down.

TIME COOK
Thor is a function desired allows amount you to of cook time. food cooking Because (at many less foods than need HI-POWER),slower there addition are to 10 power HI-POWER. level settings in will When sound. cooking The is word complete, END shows beeps in the display window. Then the oven
shuts itself off. level, NOTE: the If you oven do will not operate select the at power power skip HIGH. steps To 2 set and 3 HI-POWER below. cooking,

Example: To cook food on 80% Power (power 8) for 5 minutes 30 seconds

1. Enter seconds 5 by minutes touching30 [5], [3], and [0]. words Display 5:30 scrolls TOUCH the START OR POWER.

2. Touch POWER  scrolls LEVEL. the Display words
   ENTER POWER
   LEVEL 1 TO 10.

3. Touch 8.
   To 80%. select Display power scrolls level the words P-80

4. TOUCH START. Touch START.

MULTI-STAGE TIME COOK
For Multi-Stage cooking, touch PROGRAM and repeat Time Cook steps 1-3 on previous page before touching the START pad.
Auto Defrost can be programmed before the first stage to defrost first and then cook.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your microwave oven is equipped with eleven power levels to give you maxi­mum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels.
Microwave Power Level Chart

•  Boiling water.
• Making candy.
• Cooking poultry pieces, fish and vegetables.
• Cooking tender cuts of meat.
•  Whole poultry.

9|  Reheating rice, pasta and vegetables.
8|

•  Reheating prepared foods quickly.
•  Reheating sandwiches.

7|

• Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
• Cooking cakes, breads.
• Melting chocolate.

6|

• Cooking veal.
• Cooking whole fish.
• Cooking puddings and custard.

5|

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, lamb.
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip.

4| Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
3|

• Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
• Cooking pork chops, roast.

2|

• Taking chill out of fruit.
• Softening butter.

1|

•  Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
• Softening butter and cream cheese.

0|

• Standing time.
•  Independent timer.

CHILD LOCK

• This safety feature prevents unwant­ed oven operation. Once the child lock is set, no cooking can take place. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel.

• Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the con­trol panel.
  If the CH I LD LOCK is set and you touch another cooking pad, the word

• LOCKED shows in the display. Cancel the child lock according to the procedure below.

To set the child lock:

1.  Touch STOP/ CLEAR.
2. Touch and hold 0 pad until the word LOCKED appears in the display and two beeps are heard

To cancel the child lock :
Touch and hold 0 pad until the word LOCKED disappears in the display. After the CH I LD LOCK is turned off, the time of day will return to the display window. The oven will operate normally.

TIMER
You can use the Timer of your oven for purposes other than food cooking.
TIMER

CONTROL SET-UP

• CONTROL SET-UP allows you to set the oven for your preferences.
• You can select SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED and LBS/KG.

Example 1: To turn off Sound of beeper.

1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP. Four modes show in the display repeatedly.
2. Touch 1. Display scrolls the words SOUND ON TOUCH 1 OFF TOUCH 2.
3. Touch 2. Display scrolls the words SOUND OFF. The current time will be displayed.
   NOTE : To turn beep sound back on, repeat steps 1 – 2 then touch number

Example 2: To select kg unit.

1. Touch CONTROL SET-UP.
   Four modes show in the display continuously.

2. Touch 4.
   Display scrolls the words LBS TOUCH 1 KG TOUCH 2.

3. Touch 2.
   Display scrolls the words KG. The current time will be displayed.
   NOTE : To select LBS., repeat steps 1-2 then, touch number

CONTROL SET-UP FUNCTION CHART

sound on or off.
2| CLOCK ON / OFF| Clock On or Clock Off| When clock is off nothing displays when oven is not in use.
3| SCROLL SPEED| Slow, Normal, or Fast| Controls speed of message that scrolls across display.
4| LBS./ KG| Lbs. or Kg| Set control to LBS. or KG for Auto Cook and Auto defrost features.

NOTE: When the power cord is first plugged in, the default settings are Sound ON, Clock ON, Normal Speed and LBS.

MORE/LESS

• By using the MORE or LESS keys, all of the AUTO COOK, TIME COOK, EASY COOK, SENSOR COOK pro­grams can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing
• MORE will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS will subtract 10 sec­onds of cooking time each time you press it. You must wait until heating begins to count down before adding or subtracting time.

Example: To adjust the AUTO COOK (ex. beverage 2 cups) cook­ing time for a longer time, or for a shorter time

1. Touch AUTO COOK.
   Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 -­SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR.

2. Touch 4.
   Display scrolls the words BEVER­AGE TOUCH 1 TO 2 CUPS.

3. Touch 2.
   NOTE :
   Press the MORE or LESS pad during time countdown.

SENSOR COOK OPERATION INSTRUCTION

For most Sensor Cook programs, a chart with specific food examples and cooking instructions is provided on the next pages. The Sensor Cook system works by detecting a build-up of vapor.
Hints

1. Make sure the door remains closed.

2. Once the vapor is detected, two beeps will sound.

3.  Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad before the vapor is detected will abort the process. The oven will stop.

4. Before using Sensor Cook, make sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interi­or of the oven are dry, to assure the best results.

5. Room temperature should not exceed 95 ° F.

6. Oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before Sensor Cooking.
   Categories:

   • Sensor Popcorn
   • Sensor Cook
   • Sensor Reheat

SENSOR COOK
SENSOR COOK allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels. This oven automatical­ly determines the cooking time for each food item. This feature has 6 food categories.
Example : To cook FROZEN ENTREE

1. Touch COOK. Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 -­SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR.
2.  Touch 4.
   The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system.

SENSOR COOK CHART

vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave con- tainer, cover with plastic wrap and vent.| 1 – 4 cups
3| Frozen Vegetable| Remove from package, rinse off frost under running water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.| 1 – 4 cups
4| Frozen Entree| Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave safe container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.| 10 – 21 ozs.
5| Rice| Place rice and twice as much liquid (water or chicken or veg- etable stock) in a 2-quart microwavable dish. Cover with plas- tic wrap. When cooking is complete, allow 10 minutes stand- ing time. Stir for fluffier rice.| 1 – 2 cups

Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to directions on the package.

6| Fish, Seafood| Place the food around the sides of an appropriate microwave container. Season and add ¼-½ cup liquid (wine, water, salsa, etc.) Cover with plastic wrap, vented.| 4 – 32 ozs.

If you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during sensing, the process will be canceled.

SENSOR POPCORN
SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn (1.75-3.5 ozs.). For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn.
Place only one bag of prepack­aged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable.
Example: To pop 3.5 ozs.

• Touch. POPCORN Display scrolls the word POPCORN. Then the oven will cook food automatically by sensor system
• Do not attempt to reheat or cook any unpopped kernels.
• Do not use popcorn popping devices in microwave oven with this feature.

SENSOR REHEAT

• This feature allows you to reheat precooked room temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. This feature has 3 categories: dinner plate, soup/sauce, casserole.

Example: To reheat casserole

1. Touch REHEAT pad. Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 3 — SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR.
2. Touch number 3. Then the oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system.

SENSOR REHEAT CHART

on dinner plate or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap.

| 1-2

servings

2| Soup/ Sauce| Place food to be heated in an appropriate size microwave container.

Cover with plastic wrap.

| 1-4 cups
3| Casserole| Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap.| 1-4 cups

HOLD WARM

• You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. You can use HOLD WARM by itself, or to automatically
  follow a cooking cycle.

Example: To hold warm hot or cooked food

1. Touch HOLD WARM.
   Display scrolls the words HOLD WARM TOUCH START.

2. Touch START.

The word WARM will come on while the oven continue to run.

NOTE:

• HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
• Opening the oven door cancels HOLD WARM. Close the door and touch
• HOLD WARM, then touch START if additional HOLD WARM time is desired.
• Food cooked should be covered during HOLD WARM.
• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during HOLD WARM.
• Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during HOLD WARM.
• Do not use more than 1 complete HOLD WARM cycle (about 1 hour, 40 minutes).
• The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.

AUTO COOK
This feature allows you to cook foods that you select by touching AUTO COOK pad. It has 6 foods categories. Example: To cook four slices of bacon

1. Touch AUTO COOK. Display scrolls the words SELECT MENU 1 TO 6 — SEE COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR.

2. Touch number 1.
   Display scrolls the words BACON TOUCH 2 TO 6 SLICES.

3. Touch number 4.
   The oven will start automatically.

AUTO COOK CHART

First, touch AUTO COOK pad, then select food and amount.

• 1-6 pieces
• (2-3 ozs. each)

3| Fresh Roll/Muffin| Remove from display package and place on plate.
(If muffins are over 3 ozs. each, count as two when entering quantity.)|

• 1-6 pieces
• (2-3 ozs. each)

4| Beverage| Remove from display package and place on plate.
(Be careful the beverage will be very hot! Sometimes liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out when the cup is moved.)| 1-2 cups
5| Chicken Pieces| Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately sized microwavable container, cover with plastic wrap and vent.| 0.5 – 2.0 lbs.
6| Hot Cereal| Prepare as directed on package and cook. Stir and allow standing time before eating. Use only instant hot cereal.| 1-6 servings

AUTO DEFROST

• Three defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The defrost feature pro­vides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting.
• With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrost­ing time and power levels for you.
• The oven automatically determines required defrosting times for each food item according to the weight you enter.
• For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange. Three different defrosting levels are provided.
  • 1 MEAT
  • 2 POULTRY
  • 3 FISH
• You can select the category by touching the numeric key 1 (MEAT), numeric key 2 (POUL­TRY), and numeric key 3 (FISH) after touching the AUTO DEFROST pad.
• Available weight is 0.1-6.0 lbs.(0.1-4.0 kgs).

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs. of ground beef

1. Touch AUTO DEFROST. Display scrolls the words MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3.

2. Touch 1. Display scrolls the words ENTER WEIGHT.

3. Enter the weight by touching 1 and 2.
   Display scrolls the words 1.2 LBS.

4. Touch START. Defrosting starts.

NOTE :
When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At beep, open the door and turn, separate, or rearrange the food. Remove any portions that have thawed. Return frozen portions to the oven and touch START to resume the defrost cycle.

• For best results, remove fish, shell­fish, meat, and poultry from its orig­inal closed paper or plastic pack­age (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the  foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
• For best results, shape your ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and contin­ue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow container or on a microwave roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.

AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE LIST

RAPID DEFROST
This feature provides a quick defrost for 1 lb. frozen ground beef.
Example: To defrost 1 lb. of frozen ground beef

1. Touch RAPID DEFROST. The oven begins the cooking with­out the need to touch START.

Fresh Vegetable Chart

**Vegetable| ****Amount| Cook time at HIGH (minutes)| ****Instructions| ****Standing Time**
---|---|---|---|---
Artichokes

(8 ozs. each)

| 2 medium

4 medium

| 5-8

10-12

| Trim. Add 2 tsp. water and 2 tsp. lemon juice. Cover. Cook stem end up.| 2-3 minutes
Asparagus, Fresh, spears| 1 lb.| 3-7| Wash and turn half of spears around. Add ½ cup water. Cover.| 2-3 minutes
Beans, green and wax| 1 lb.| 5-7| Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.| 2-3 minutes
Beets, Fresh| 1 lb.| 7-10| Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Rearrange halfway through cooking.| 2-3 minutes
Broccoli, Fresh, spears| 1 lb.| 4-6| Place broccoli in baking dish. Add ½ cup water.| 2-3 minutes
Cabbage, Fresh, chopped| 1 lb.| 4-6| Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.| 2-3 minutes
Carrots, Fresh, sliced| 2 cups| 3-4| Add ¼ cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.| 2-3 minutes
Cauliflower, Fresh, whole| 1 lb.| 4-6| Trim. Add ¼ cup water in 1 qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.| 2-3 minutes
Celery, Fresh, sliced| 2 cups

4 cups

| 3-4

5-7

| Slice. Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.| 2-3 minutes
Corn, Fresh| 2 ears| 4-6| Husk. Add 2 tsp water in 1½ qt. baking dish. Cover.| 2-3 minutes
Mushrooms, Fresh, sliced| ½ lb.| 2-3| Place mushrooms in 1½ qt. covered casserole.| 2-3 minutes
Parsnips, Fresh, sliced| 1 lb.| 4-6| Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.| 2-3 minutes
Peas, Green, Fresh| 4 cups| 5-7| Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking.| 2-3minutes
Sweet Potatoes Whole Baking (6-8 ozs. each)| 2 medium

4 medium

| 6-8

14-16

| Pierce potatoes several times with fork.| 2-3 minutes

2-3 minutes

White potatoes, Whole Baking (6-8 ozs. each)| 2 potatoes

4 potatoes

| 6-8

15-18

| Pierce potatoes several times with fork.| 2-3 minutes

2-3 minutes

Spinach, Fresh, leaf| 1 lb.| 3-6| Add ½ cup water in 2 qt. covered casserole.| 2-3 minutes
Squash, Acorn or butternut, Fresh| 1 medium| 6-8| Cut squash in half. Remove seeds. Place in 8×8-inch baking dish. Cover.| 2-3 minutes
Zucchini, Fresh, sliced| 1 lb.| 5-8| Add ½ cup water in 1½ qt. covered casserole.| 2-3 minutes
Zucchini, Fresh, whole| 1 lb.| 7-8| Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels.

Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking.

| 2-3 minutes

Using Sensor Cook

VEGETABLES

• Vegetable Medley, serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a meal
• 2 large carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large baking potato, diced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

Stewed Peppers, serves 4

• 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inch strips
• 1 large green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inch strips
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 cup prepared salsa
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 12 minutes or until the peppers are very soft.

RICE
Spanish Rice, serves 4

• ½ lb. lean ground beef or smoked sausage
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cored and chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup instant rice
• 1 can (14 ozs.) stewed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Place the meat, pepper, onion in a 2 quart microwave dish and microwave 2 minutes on high power. Drain off the fat. Stir in the other ingredients, cover and cook on sensor.

FISH. SEAFOOD

• Poached Salmon, serves 4
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ½ cup bottled clam juice
• 4 sprigs fresh dill weed or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 6 pepper corns
• 4 small salmon steaks, about 4 ozs. each lemon slices In a shallow 2 quart microwave dish place the first 5 ingredients, cover and microwave on high power 3 min­utes. Add the salmon, recover and cook on sensor or microwave on high power for 3-4 minutes or until cooked and the internal temperature is about 160 ° F.

Peel and Eat Shrimp, serves 2

• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb. large shrimp in shells

Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish. Push to the edge of the dish, cover and cook on sensor or microwave on high power for about 5 minutes, stirring once or until the shrimp are pink. Peel the shrimp and serve with juices.

Rolled Fish Filets, serves 4

• 4 fish filets, sole, flounder, catfish or roughy about
• 4 ozs. each
• lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Season the fish with lemon pepper and roll up and secure with a wooden pick. Place in a glass pie plate and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 5 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Mix the juices with ¼ cup Italian salad dressing and pour over the fish.

Fish Filets Parmesan, serves 4

• 4 fish filets (about 4 ozs. each) folded over
• 1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Place the sauce in a 2 quart microwave dish and lay the fish over with the thicker part toward the side of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on sensor.

Trout Almandine, serves 2

• 2 whole trout, about 8 ozs. each
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
• 4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Place the fish along side each other head to tail in a 10 inch glass pie plate. Add the lemon juice and butter, and cover with plastic wrap and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 6 minutes or until the fish is done. Place on a serving platter and pour cooking juices over the fish and sprinkle with nuts, bacon and parsley.

Care and Cleaning

CAUTION
To avoid risk of property damage, unplug the microwave oven or disconnect power at source by removing fuse or throwing circuit breaker.

Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power supply cord of the oven or open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.

It is important to keep the area between door and cavity front clean to assure a tight seal.

Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.

Glass Tray| The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Control Panel| Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth.

The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel.

Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.

Door| If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panel with a soft cloth.

This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.

Outside Oven Surface| Wipe with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners.

To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.

Stainless Steel

DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH. ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.

• Daily Cleaning/Light Soil – Wipe with one of the following – soapy water, white vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner or a similar glass cleaner – using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
• Moderate/Heavy Soil- Wipe with one of the following – Bon Ami, Baking Soda or Soft Scrub – using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp Scotch-Brite pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
• Discoloration – Using a damp sponge or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To remove streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

After cleaning the oven, be sure the rotating ring and glass tray are in the correct position. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice to reset any accidental key setting.
*Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

Troubleshooting

WARNING
To avoid risk of severe personal injury, electrical shock or death, do not remove outer case at any time. Only an authorized servicer should remove outer case.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is necessary. A quick reference of this manual as well as reviewing addi­tional information on items to check may prevent an unneeded service call.

• Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.
  • Plug into the outlet.
• Door is open.
  • Close the door, open, and try again.
• Wrong operation is set.
  • Check operation instructions.

Arcing or sparking|

• Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
  • Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• The oven is operated when empty.
  • Do not operate with oven empty.
• Food soils remain in the cavity.
  • Clean cavity with wet towel.

Uneven cooking or poor defrosting|

• Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
  • Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
  • Use correct time/Cooking power level.
• Food is not turned or stirred.
  • Turn or stir food.

Overcooked foods|

• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
  • Use correct time/cooking power level when you cook the same food.

Undercooked foods|

• Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used.
  • Use microwave-safe cookware only.
• Food is not defrosted completely.
  • Completely defrost food.
• Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
  • Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted.
• Cooking time/Cooking power level is not suitable.
  • Use correct time/Cooking power level when you cook the same food.

ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL

• Dull thumping sound during oven operation.
• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
• Light reflection around door or outer wrapper.
• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound during oven operation at power levels other than high.
• Some radio and TV interference might occur during operations. It is similar to the interference caused by other small appliances such as mixers, blow dryer, etc.

Warranty

FULL ONE Year
Amana will repair or replace, including related labor, any part which proves defective as to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer.

Limited Warranty
After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including mileage and transportation.

Second through Fifth Year
Amana will provide replacement magnetron, touch pad and microprocessor, part and labor, which proves defective as to workmanship or materials when carried into an authorized Amana servicer.

What is not covered by these warranties

• Replacement of household fuses, resetting of circuit breakers, or correction to household wiring or plumbing.
• Normal product maintenance and cleaning, including light bulbs.
• Products with original serial numbers removed, altered, or not readily determined.
• Products purchased for commercial, industrial, rental, or leased use.
• Products located outside of the United States or Canada.
• Premium service charges, if the servicer is requested to perform service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area.
• Adjustments after the first year.
• Repairs resulting from the following:
  • Improper installation, exhaust system, or maintenance.
  • Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not autho-rized by Amana.
  • Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or acts of nature.
  • Connections to improper electrical current, voltage supply, or gas supply.
  • Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories that cause damage to the product.
• Travel.

If you need service

• Call the dealer from whom your appliance was pur­ chased or call Amana Appliances Consumer Services at 1-800-843-0304, USA or 1-866-587-2002 Canada to locate an authorized servicer.

• Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.

• If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Amana Appliances Consumer Services, Amana Appliances, 2800-220th Trail, Amana, Iowa, 52204 or call 1-800-843-0304, USA or 1-866-587-2002 Canada.
  NOTE : When writing or calling about a service prob­lem, please include the following information:

  • Your name, address and telephone number;
  • Model number and serial number;
  • Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
  • A clear description of the problem you are having;
  • Proof of purchase (sales receipt).

• User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Amana Appliances Consumer Services.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAYTAG BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state. For example, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

A/03/02
Printed in China 03/02
2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Co.
Part No.8112P200-60 3828W5A2445

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