LG 63662 Ultra Wave Microwave Hood Combination User Guide
- July 17, 2024
- LG
Table of Contents
- LG 63662 Ultra Wave Microwave Hood Combination
- Product Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- Using Your Microwave
- MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
- SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
- SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
- Troubleshooting
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
LG 63662 Ultra Wave Microwave Hood Combination
Product Specifications
- Brand: LG
- Model: 63664
- Type: Microwave Hood Combination
- Warranty: 1-year on Microwave Hood Combination, 5-year on Magnetron
Product Usage Instructions
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
Before using your LG Microwave Hood Combination, make sure to familiarize yourself with its features and functions. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on the different settings and options available.
Safety Precautions
Ensure that the microwave oven is placed on a flat, stable surface to prevent accidents. Do not operate the appliance if the door is damaged or does not close properly. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for safe operation.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Regularly clean the interior of the microwave oven with a mild detergent and water. Remember to unplug the appliance before cleaning. Check and replace any worn-out parts as needed to maintain optimal performance.
Cooking Tips
Experiment with different power levels and cooking times to find the best settings for your favorite dishes. Use microwave-safe containers and covers to prevent splatters and ensure even cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I set the cooking time on my LG Microwave Hood Combination?
- To set the cooking time, press the Time Cook button, enter the desired cooking time using the number pad, and then press Start.
- Can I use metal utensils in the microwave oven?
- No, metal utensils should not be used in the microwave oven as they can cause arcing and damage to the appliance.
- What should I do if my microwave oven stops working?
- If your microwave oven stops working, first check the power supply and ensure the door is properly closed. If the issue persists, contact Sears Service for assistance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION For one year from the
date of purchase, if this Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship,Sears will repair it free of charge.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE MAGNETRON For five years from the date of
purchase, if the magnetron in this Kenmore Microwave Hood Combination fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair itfree of
charge.
The above warranty coverage applies only to Microwave Hood Combinations which
are used for private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1-800-4
-MY-HOME
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
For service call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663)
Please record your model’s information. Whenever you call to request service
for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial
number. You can find this informationon the model and serial number
label/plate at the upper side of cavity front in your Microwave oven. Also,
record the other information shown below.
Model Number Serial Number
Purchase Date
Sears Service
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®product is
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request- no extra charge Fast help by phone – phone support from a Sears
technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair
scheduling [ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power
fluctuations [ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes
longer than promised
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for
you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a
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Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over
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call 1-800-8276655.
Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home
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the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many
important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can
kilt or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow immediately
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
Atl safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
· Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
· Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
· The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found at the end of this section.
· Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in
the microwave oven.
· Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
· As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
· Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working propedy, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
· The microwaveoven shouldbe servicedonly by qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an
authorized servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or adjustment.
· See door surface cleaninginstructionsin the “Caring for Your
MicrowaveOven”section.
· To reducethe risk of fire inthe oven cavity: – Do notovercookfood.
Carefullyattendthe microwaveoven when paper,plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsare placedinsidethe oven to facilitatecooking. –
Removewire twist-tiesfrom paperor plasticbags beforeplacingbagsin oven. – If
materialsinsidethe oven ignitek, eepoven door dosed, tam ovenoff, and
disconnectthe bower cord, or shut off bowerat the fuse or circuit breaker
panel. – Do not usethe cavity for storage purposes.Do not leavepaper
products,cookingutensils,or food in the cavity when not in use.
· Suitablefor useabove both gas and electriccooking equipment.
· Intendedto be used above rangeswith maximum width of 36 inches (91 cm).
· CleanVentilatingHoods Frequently- Greaseshould not be allowedto accumulateon
hood or filter.
· Whenflaming foods under the hood,tum the fan on. · Use care when cleaningthe
vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such as lye-basedoven cleaners,may damagethefilter. ·
Oversizedfoods or oversizedmetal utensilsshould
not be insertedinthe microwaveoven as they may create a fire or risk of
electricshock.
· Do not dean with metal scouringpads. Pieces can burn off the padand touch
electricalparts involvinga risk of electricshock.
· Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the
microwave oven is in operation.
· Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
· Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven
near water for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar location.
· Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
· Keep cord away from heated surfaces. · Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter. · Do not mount over a sink.
· Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will
cause overheating of the oven.
· 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
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
ENERGY
(a) 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.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
POSSIBLE MICROWAVE
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door
(bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and
sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp
fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an
adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
· For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In
the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The
microwave 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.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
· For a permanently connected appliance: The microwave oven must be connected
to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave
oven
is properly grounded.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows
you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read
this informationbefore you use your oven.
HOW YOUR KENMORE ULTRA WAVE TM MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WORKS
Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’sthis
heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like “iV waves, radio waves, or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do. A magnetron in the
microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where
they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
Magnetron
Conventional microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. To achieve a 70% power level in a conventional microwave oven, the oven operates 70% of the time at HIGH power and 30% of the time OFF.
The ULTRAWAVETM InverterMicrowaveSystem deliverspowercontinuouslyt,o defrostmoreevenlyand minimizeovercookingof foodand messyfood spatters.
Metal floor G_ass tray
Oven cavity
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then
they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and
are absorbed by the food. Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce
off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.
ULTRA WAVE TM Inverter Microwave System
ULTRA WAVETM Inverter Microwave System gives you better microwave cooking
performance for defrosting, cooking and reheating foods quickly
and uniformly. The ULTRA WAVE TM Inverter Microwave System is proven
technology that delivers a constant
stream of microwave power – true high, medium, and low power.
Radio interference
Using your microwaveoven may cause interference to your radio,TV, or similar
equipment.When there is interference,you can reduce it or remove it by: ·
Cleaning the door and sealingsurfacesof the oven. · Adjusting the receiving
antenna of the radio or
television.
Sensor Cooking The ULTRAWAVETM InverterMicrowaveSystem features Sensor
Cookingfunctions.A humiditysensor in the oven cavity detectsmoistureand
humidityemitted from food as it heats.The sensor adjustscookingtimes to
varioustypesand amountsof food. Sensorcooking takes the guessworkout of
microwavecooking.
For the best cooking results · Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. · Stir, turn over, or
rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all
recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked. · If you do not
have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam
during cooking.
· Movingthe receiver away from the microwave oven. · Plugging the
microwaveoven into a different outlet
so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.
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Testing your microwave oven
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Testing your dinnerware or cookware
Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy,
becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).
Operating safety precautions
· Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is
open.
· Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heat from
the food can make the container hot.
· Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
· Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the
oven.
· Do not start a microwave oven when it isempty. Product life may be
shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in
the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been
running for a while.
· Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a
microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
· Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in
place and can move freely. The turntable can move in either direction. Make
sure the turntable iscorrect-side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with
care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your
turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.
· When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/16
inchabove the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning
dish.
· Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
Electrical connection
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking
times may be longer.
shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, and possibly
damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached
eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time
of one minute before cutting into them.
· For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating.
Liquids heated in certain containers (especially containers shaped like
cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise
during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags,
etc.). This can harm the oven.
· Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the
center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is
one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts or baked
potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for stirring some foods during
the cooking time.
· Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it
is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
· Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time,
potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during
standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will
finish cooking while standing.
Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Microwave oven features
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Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable
and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following
is a list of the oven’s basic features:
1. Metal Shielded Window. The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is
designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
2. Model and Serial Number Plate & Cooking Guide Label
3. Charcoal Filter (behind Vent Grille)
4. Vent Grille
5. Glass tray. The glass tray moves food as it cooks for more even cooking.
It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results.
6. Cooktop Light
7. Grease Filter. See “Caring for the filters” section.
8. Control Panel. Touch the buttons on this panel to perform all functions.
9. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container
at the same time.
The glass tray moves in both directions to help cook food more
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evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the glass
tray in place.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom. 2. Place the glass tray on
the support.
Fit the raised, hollowed groove of the glass tray bottom between the rollers
of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the glass tray bottom
ridge.
1. Glass tray 2. Support 3. Hub
Control panel features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function
quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Button.
The following is a list of all the Command and Number Buttons located on the
control panel. For more information on these features, see the “Using your
microwave oven” section.
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1. Display. The display includes a clock and indicatorsto tell you time of
day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and cooking
functions selected.
2. Popcorn. Touch this button to pop popcorn with the sensor feature. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of
humidity it detects from the popcorn.
3. Potato. Touch this button to cook potatoes without entering a cook time or
power.
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4. Vegetable. Touch this button to cook without entering a cook time or
power.
5. Frozen Entree. Touch this button to cook a 10to 21- ounce frozen entree
without entering a cook time or power.
6. Auto Cook. Touch this button to cook microwavable foods without entering a
cook time or power.
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9. Auto Defrost. Touch this button followed by Number Buttons to thaw frozen
meat by weight.
10. Soften. Touch this button to soften ice cream, cream cheese, butter, or
frozen juice.
11. Melt. Touch this button to melt chocolate, cheese, butter, or
marshmallows.
12. Hold Warm. Touch this button to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in
your oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. Hold Warm can be used by itself,
or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle.
13. Add Minute. Touch this button to cook for 1 minute at 100% cook power, or
to add extra minutes at the set cook power to your cooking cycle.
14. More. Touch this button to add 10 seconds of cook time each time you
press it.
15. Less. Touch this button to subtract 10 seconds of cook time each time you
press it.
16. Clock. Touch this button to enter the time of day.
18. Cook Time. Touch this button followed by Number Buttons to set a cooking
time.
19. Power. Touch this button after the cook time has been set, followed by a
Number Button to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food.
The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or “cooking speed.”
20. Number Buttons. Touch number buttons to enter cooking times, cook powers,
quantities, weights, or food categories.
21. START. Touch this button to start a function. If you open the door after
the oven begins to cook, retouch START.
22. STOP/Clear. Touch this button to erase an incorrect command, cancel a
program during cooking, or to clear the Display.
23. Fan () On/Off. Touch this button to turn the fan on or off.
24. Fan () 5-Speed. Touch this button to choose one of 5 fan speeds.
25. Light (_,). Touch this button to turn the light on high, night, or off.
NOTE: If you try to enter incorrect instructions, you will not hear any tones.
Touch STOP/CLEAR and re-enter the instructions.
17. Timer. Touch this button to change the oven’s default settings for Kitchen Timer, Light Timer SET or CLEAR.
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Using Your Microwave
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read
these instructions carefully.
AUDIBLE SIGNALS
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: ·
A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad. · Seven tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer
countdown. · Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
CLOCK
When your microwaveoven is firstplugged in or after a power failure,the
Displaywill show “PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY “. Ifa time of day is not set,
“:” willshow on the Displayuntilyoutouch “Clock “.
Example for 10:30 (AM).
Touch:
Display Shows:
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AM TOUCH 1 PM TOUCH 2 10 : 30
TOUCH START 10 : 30 AM
10 : 30 AM
NOTE: You can switch between AM and PM by touching 1 or 2 after step 4.
INTERRUPTING COOKING
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door.The oven stops
heating and the fan stops,but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close
the door and Touch START. If you do not want to continue cooking, open the
door and touch STOP/Clear.
CHILD LOCK
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning the
oven,or so that children cannot use the oven unsupervised.
To set CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
Display Shows:
STO/PCL_R
Time of day,
2,
Touch and hold until
Locked appears in
the display
(approximately
4 seconds),
To cancel CHILD LOCK:
Touch:
Display Shows:
1,
Touch and hold until
Locked disappears
in the display
(approximately
4 seconds),
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TIMER
TIMER provides two modes which make using your microwave oven quite handy. You
can select KITCHEN TIMER, LIGHT TIMER SET or CLEAR.
Example for Kitchen Timer.
Touch:
Display Shows:
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P / CLEAR
2. TIMEn
Once for Timer.
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Time of day.
KITCHEN TIMER ENTER TIME MIN & SEC — TOUCH AGAIN for LIGHT TIMER
TOUCH START 3:00
.
KITCHEN TIMER
and Time countingdown
Example for Light Timer.
Touch:
Display Shows:
LIGHT TIMER ENTER TIME OF DAY for LIGHT OFF
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TOUCH START 4:30
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AM TOUCH 1 PM TOUCH 2 4:30
10. (_ 1
TOUCH START 4:30 AM
Example for Light Timer.
Touch:
Display Shows:
- STOP! CL_R
Time of day,
2. 0
TINER Twice for Timer.
LIGHT TIMER TO SET LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 1 / TO CLEAR LIGHT TIMER TOUCH 2
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LIGHT TIMER ENTER TIME OF DAY for LIGHT ON
TOUCH START 11:30
The display will show “LIGHT TIMER SET” once and then Time of day will be
appeared.
NOTE: To clear light timer, touch TIMER button twice and touch 2 button once.
The display will show “LIGHT TIMER CLEAR” once and then Time of day will be
appeared
TIMER FUNCTION TABLE
TIMER BUTfON OPTION
NUMBER BUTTON
RESULT
Once Kitchen Timer
1
Twice Light Timer
2
Time Counting Down Light Set Light Clear
AM TOUCH 1 PM TOUCH 2 11:30
TOUCH START 11:30 PM
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COOKTOP LIGHT
The button right of the control panel controls the cooktop light.
Example far Light HIGH.
Touch:
Display Shows:
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“HIGH LIGHT” once.
once for HIGH light twice for NIGHT light
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The display will show
· _ Hi6i-i/Nioi-iT/OfF “OFF LIGHT” once.
To turn off, touch button
once or twice depending on light setting.
EXHAUSTFAN
The button right of the control panel controls the 5-speed exhaust fan.
Example for exhaust fan speed to level 4
Touch:
Display Shows:
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This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level
2.0 5=SPEED
Touch until Level 4
LEVEL 1 VENT FAN LEVEL 4 VENT FAN
ADD MINUTE
A time-saving button, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start
microwave cooking at
100% powerwithout the need to touch START.
Example for 2 minutes.
Touch:
Display Shows:
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Stop/ CLear
Time of day,
2· (_
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TIME COOK 2:00 P-100 and Time countingdown,
NOTE: Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, itwill add I minute up to 99 min 59 seconds.
OFF VENT FAN
Turn off fan when desired
NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too
hot, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LEVEL
5 setting to _rotectthe oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, the FAN button will not turn the fan off.
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TIMED COOKING
This feature lets you program a specific cook time and power, For best
results, there are 10 power level settings in addition to HIGH (100%) power,
Refer to the “Microwave Power Levels Table” on
page 16 for more information,
NOTE: If you do not select a power level, the oven will automatically cook at HIGH (100%) power,
Example for 5 minutes, 30 seconds at 80% power.
Touch:
Display Shows:
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TIME
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TIME COOK ENTER COOKING TIME
TOUCH START or POWER 5 : 30 P-100
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 5:30 P-100
TOUCH START 5:30 P-80
TIME COOK 5:30 P-80 and Time countingdown,
NOTE: After use of cook function, fan will run for 1 minute to cool if it
senses too much heat.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING
For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers during different stages of a cook cycle. You can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to 3 stages.
Example for 2-stage cook cycle.
Touch:
Display Shows:
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TIME COOK ENTER COOKING TIME
2. 000 300
to set a 3 minute cook time for the first stage.
TOUCH START or POWER 3 : 00 P-100
0
POWER
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10
3 : 00 P-100
_==J
8
to set an 80% cook power for the first stage,
TOUCH START 3 : 00 P-80
0 cook TIME
TIME COOK ENTER COOKING TIME
6. OOO
TOUCH START or
700
POWER
toseta 7 minutecook 7 : 00 P-100
timefor thesecondstage,
0 POwE_
ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 7 : 00 P-100
O
,5
to set a 50% cook power for the second stage,
TOUCH START 7 : 00 P-50
.
TIME COOK
3 : 00 P-80
and Time countingdown.
10. When the first stage is over, you will hear two
short tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the
cook power,the slower the cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a
different percentage of full cook power.
The following table gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands
for, and the cook power name usually used.
It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.
COOK POWER 100% of full power
9 = 90% of full power 8 = 80% of full power
NAME High
WHEN TO USE IT · Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages · Cooking tender
cuts of meat, ground meat
· Heating cream soups
· Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
7 = 70% of full power
6 = 60% of full power 5 = 50% of full power 4 = 40% of full power 3 = 30% of
full power 2 = 20% of full power 1 = 10% of full power
Medium-High
Medium Medium-Low, Defrost Low
· Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high (for
example, whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast
· Reheating a single serving of food
· Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and
custards
· Finishing cooking casseroles
· Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts · Simmering stews
· Melting chcoolate · Heating pastries
· Manually defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats, poultry, and
precooked foods
· Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
· Keeping food warm · Taking chill out of fruit
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AUTO DEFROST
Four defrost sequences are preset in the oven. The auto 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. For added convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in beep
mechanism that reminds you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange to get
best defrost results.
1. MEAT
2. POULTRY 3. FISH
4. BREAD
Example for 1.2 Ibs of ground beef.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. Q An
DEFn0ST
MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3
BREAD TOUCH 4
2. (_ 1
MEAT ENTER WEIGHT
3. Q and (_
1
2
to enterthe weight
TOUCH START 1.2 LBS
,
DEFROST and
Time counting down
NOTE: When you touch the START pad, the display changes to defrost time count
down. The oven will beep during the DEFROST cycle. At this time, 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.
Operating Tips
· 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.
This table shows you food type selections and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or remove covering on food.
FOOD
TOUCH Auto Defrost
WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET
(tenths of a pound)
Meat
1
.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Poultry
2
.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Fish
3
.1 to 6.0 (45g to 2722g)
Bread
4
.1 to 1.0 (45g to 450g)
Weight conversion table
You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are
fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals 1/4 pound). However, in
order to enter food weight in Auto Defrost, you must specify pounds and tenths
of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you
can use the following table to convert the weight to decimals.
EQUIVALENT WEIGHT
OUNCES 1.6 3.2 4.0 4.8 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.0 12.8 14.4 16.0
DECIMAL WEIGHT .10 .20 .25 One-Quarter Pound .30 .40 .50 One-Half Pound .60 .70 .75 Three-Quarters Pound .80 .90 1.00 One Pound
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE
Meat setting
FOOD BEEF
SETTING
AT BEEP
Ground Beef, Bulk
Ground Beef, Patties
Round Steak
MEAT MEAT MEAT
Removethawedportbns with fork. Turn over. Return remainderto oven.
Separate and rearrange,
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil,
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow
or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence.
Do not defrost less than 1/4lb. Freeze in doughnut shape.
Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Tenderloin Steak
Stew Beef
MEAT MEAT
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil,
Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to
oven,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Pot Roast,
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
Chuck Roast
aluminum foil,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Rib Roast
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Rolled Rump Roast
LAMB Cubes for Stew
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil,
MEAT
Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Chops (1 inch thick)
PORK Chops (1/2inch thick)
Hot Dogs
Spareribs Country-style Ribs
MEAT
MEAT MEAT MEAT
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage, Links
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage, Bulk
MEAT Removethawed portbns with fork.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Turn over. Return remainderto oven.
Loin Roast, Boneless
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil,
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
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AUTO DEFROST TABLE (CONT.)
Poultry setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs)
POULTRY Turn over (finish defrosting breast-
side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Cutup
CORNISH HENS Whole
TURKEY Breast (up to 6 Ibs)
Separate pieces and rearrange,
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
POULTRY
Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
Fish setting
FOOD
FISH Fillets
SETTING FISH
AT BEEP
Turn over, Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible,
Steaks
FISH
Separate and rearrange.
Whole
FISH
Turn over,
SHELLFISH Crabmeat Lobster tails
Shrimp Scallops
FISH FISH FISH FISH
Break apart. Turn over. Turn over and rearrange, Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange.
Bread setting
FOOD
SETTING
Bagel Dinner Roll Muffin
BREAD
Hamburger Hot Dog Bun Slices of Bread Loaf of Bread
AT BEEP Turnoverandrearrange,
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roasting rack, Finish
defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is
partially defrosted, Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting
by immersing incold water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing incold
water.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing incold
water.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold
water, Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish
defrosting, Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with
foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by immersing
in cold water.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place in a microwavable baking dish.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Placeon 3 sheetsof papertowel.
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DEFROSTING TIPS
· When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in
pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
· Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties
which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or
elastic bands.
· Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven.
· Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
· If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a suitable container.
· Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.
· Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.
· Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the
center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.
· The length of defrosting time vades according to how solidly the food is
frozen.
· The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow
packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.
· As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated pieces defrost
more easily.
· Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken
wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the
foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foOcl an damage
the oven lining.
· For better results, let food stand after defrosting. (For more information
on standing time, see the “Microwave Cooking Tips” section.)
· Turn over food during defrosting or standing time. Break apart and remove
food as required.
HOLD WARM
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99
minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use Hold Warm by
itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.
Example for hold warm.
Touch:
I.Q
HOLD
WAF_M
Display Shows:
HOLD WARM TOUCH START
HOLD WARM
At the end of the hold warm, four tones will sound.
To make Hold Warm automatically follow another cycle:
· While you are touching in cooking instructions, touch HOLD WARM before
touching START.
· When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones. “Hold Warm”
will come on while the oven continues to run.
· You can set Hold Warm to follow Auto Defrost, Cook, or multi-cycle cooking.
NOTES:
· 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 covered should be covered during Hold Warm.
· Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered dudng Hold Warm.
· Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Hold
Warm.
· Do not use more than one complete Hold Warm cycle (about I hour, 40
minutes). The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.
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SURE SIMMER
Your microwave oven lets you simmer soups, casseroles, stews, and other liquid
foods. All you do is set a simmer time and your oven will bring your food to a
boil and then simmer it for the time you specify.
NOTES:
· You cannot change the cook power or aloneness for Sure Simmer.
· This function uses the sensor. The sensor needs 2 minutes 30 seconds to warm
up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure. If you start
Sure Simmer during the warm up, microwave energy will not be turned on until
the sensor is warm.
· When cooking vegetables, increase amount of water to 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to
125ml).
· Cover dish with a hard lid, i.e., the lid that comes with the dish or a
dinner plate. Do not use plastic wrap.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. Place the food in the oven and
close the door.
O
.
SISMMUERRE
SURE SIMMER ENTER COOKING TIME
3. OOOO
30 0 0
Touch Number buttons to enter the simmer time. Example for 30 minutes.
TOUCH 30:00
START
.
SURE SIMMER
(SENSOR)
The ovenwillbring the food to a boil.
The food will then simmer for the time you set.
When simmering foods like pasta use a container that can hold enough water to
cover the food completely when cooking, such as a 3-quart (12 cup) casserole
with a lid. When cooking pasta or noodles, add 1 tbsp (15ml) oil to the water
before boiling. Use the following method: Place container with water in the
oven and follow
steps 2~4, setting the simmer time at 1 second. At the end of the signal,
place the food in the water and stir until completely covered by water. Cover.
Repeat steps 2~4, setting the simmer time you want.
Changing instructions you can change the simmering time while simmering by
repeating steps 2, 3, and 4.
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Using Sensor Cooking
SENSOR COOKING
SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sensor Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels. The oven automatically determines required
cooking time for each food item. When the internal sensor detects a certain
amount of humidity coming from the food, it will tell the oven how much longer
to heat. The display will show the remaining heat time. For best results by
Sensor, following these recommendations.
· Food cooked with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature.
· Glass Tray and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking
results.
· Foods should always be covered loosely with microwavable plastic wrap, waxed
paper or a lid.
· Do not open the door or touch the “STOP/CLEAR” key during the sensing time.
When sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining cooking time
will appear in the display window. At this time you can open the door to stir,
turn, or rearrange the food.
SENSOR COOKING GUIDE
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good Sensor cooking results.
· Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented
plastic wrap.
· Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping
and cause food to overcook.
· Match the amount to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half
full for best results.
· Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave
oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
POTATO (EXAMPLE)
Sensor cook allows you to cook most of your favodte foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels.
Example for potato. Touch:
Display Shows:
1, .
STOPt CLEAR
Time of day.
2. Q POTATO
POTATO (SENSOR)
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed.
MORE/LESS
By usingthe MOREor LESS padsall of the sensor cook and time cook settingscan
be adjustedto cook food for a longeror shortertime. PressingMORE will add 10
secondsof cooking time each time you press it. PressingLESS will subtract 10
secondsof cooking time eachtime you press it.
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SENSOR COOKING TABLE
CATEGORY Popcorn
DIRECTION
Popcorn lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one
package at a time. For best results, use fresh bag of popcorn.Ptace bag of
prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of turntable. Before popping,
remove the rack from the oven (refer to Page 32).
AMOUNT
3.0~3.5 oz. package
Potato
Pierce each potatowith a fork and place the oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. After cooking, allow to stand for 5 minutes.
1~4 medium (approx. 8 to 10 oz. each)
Fresh Vegetable
Prepare as desired,wash and leaveresidualwater on the vegetables. Place in an
appropriatelysized microwavecontainer.
Add amountof water accordingto the quantity.(1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons,
3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons).Cover with plasticwrap and vent. After cooking, stir
and albw to standfor 3 minutes.
1~4 cups
e Frozen Vegetable
.,.,
:
Canned Vegetable
Removefrom package,rinseoff frost under runningwater. Place in an
appropriatelysized microwavecontainer. Add amountof water accordingto the
quantity.(1~2 cups : 2 tablespoons, 3~4 cups : 4 tablespoons).Cover with
plasticwrap and vent. After cooking, stir and albw to standfor 3 minutes.
Remove from the outer display can. Place in an appropriately sized microwave
container, cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, stir and allow to
stand for 3 minutes.
1~4 cups 1~4 cups
Frozen Entree
Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in microwave-safe
container, place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent the plastic film
by piercing with a fork
(3 times). After cooking, allow to stand for 3 minutes.
10 to 21 oz.
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AUTO COOK
Auto Cook letsyou heat common microwave-
prepared foods without selecting cooking times and power levels. Auto Cook has
preset cook powers for
4 food categories: Casserole, Rice, Bacon, and Hot Cereal.
Example for Rice.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1. Q
r Cook
SELECT MENU 1 to4
— SEE COOKING GUIDE
2. (_ 2
RICE (SENSOR)
Choose food category:
CATEGORY
TOUCHNUMBEF BUTTON QUANTITY
Casserole (Sensor) Rice (Sensor) Bacon Hot Cereal
1
to 4 cups
2
1/2 to 2 cups
3
2 to 4 slices
4
to 6 servings
The oven will cook food automatically by sensor system, except Bacon and Hot Cereal, When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed,
AUTO REHEAT
Auto Reheat lets you heat foods without selecting cooking times and power levels, Auto Reheat has preset cook powers for 5 categories: Casserole, Dinner Plate, Soup/Sauce, Roll/Muffin, and Beverage,
Example for Casserole.
Touch:
Display Shows:
1,
A_ REHEAT
2. Q
SELECT MENU 1 to 5 — SEE COOKING GUIDE
CASSEROLE (SENSOR)
Choose food category.
CATEGORY
TOUCHNUMBER BUTTON QUANTITY
Casserole (Sensor)
1
1 to 4 cups
Dinner Plate (Sensor _,
2
Soup/Sauce (Sensor)
3
I to 2 Servings 1 to 4 cups
Roll/Muffin Beverage
4
1 to 6 pieces
5
1 to 2 cups
The oven will reheat food automatically by sensor system, except Roll/Muffin and Beverage, When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed,
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AUTO COOK TABLE
CATEGORY Casserole (Sensor)
Rice (Sensor)
[‘OUCHNUMBER BUTTON
DIRECTION
1
Assemble the ingredients per the recipe
in a 1~2- quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
2
Place rice and twice as much liquid
(water, chicken, or vegetable stock) in a 2- quart microwave dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent. After cooking, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir for fluffier rice.
Bacon Hot Cereal
3
Place bacon strips on a microwave
bacon rack for best results.
(Use dinner plate lined with paper towels ifrack isnot available)
4
Prepare as directed on package and cook.
Stir well before eating.
Use only instant hot cereal.
AUTO REHEAT TABLE
CATEGORY
Casserole (Sensor)
TOUCHNUMBER BUTTON
DIRECTION
1
Cover dish containing the casserole
with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes.
Dinner Plate (Sensor)
2
Place on a low plate.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Let stand 3 minutes.
AMOUNT 1~4 cups
1/2~2 cups Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instantrice according to
directions on the package. 2~4 slices
1~6 servings
AMOUNT 1~4 cups
1~2 servings
Soup/Sauce (Sensor)
3
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes.
1~4 cups
Roll/Muffin Beverage
4
Remove from display package and place on a plate. 1~6 pieces
(2 oz. each)
fresh
5
Use a wide-mouth mug. Do not cover.
1~2 cups
Remove from display package and place on a plate. (240 ml per cup)
(Be careful! The beverage will be very hot! Sometimes
liquids heated in cylindrical containers will splash out
when the cup is moved.)
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SOFTEN
The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter, ice cream, cream cheese, and frozen juice) See the following table.
Example for quart of ice cream.
Touch:
Display Shows:
,O
STOP/ _R
Time of day.
- SOFTEN
SELECT MENU 1 to 4 — SEE COOKING
GUIDE
(_
2
ICE CREAM TOUCH 1 to 3
- 2
The display will show ICE CREAM
QUART once, ICE CREAM and Time counting down.
When the cook time isover, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed.
SOFTEN TABLE
CODE CATEGOR_
DIRECTION
AMOUNT
1 Butter Unwrap and place in
1, 2 or 3
microwavable container,
sticks
Butter will be at room
temperature and ready for use in recipe.
2
Ice Place container in oven.
cream Ice cream will be soft
enough to make
scooping easier,
Pint, Quart,
Half gallon
3 Cream Unwrap and place in
3 or 8 oz.
cheese microwavable Container.
Cream cheese will be at
room temperature and
ready for use in recipe.
4 Frozen Remove top.
6, 12 or
juice Place in oven.
16 oz.
Frozen juice will be soft
enough to easily mix with
water.
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MELT
The oven uses low power to melt foods (butter or margarine, chocolate, marshmallows, or processed cheese food). See the following table.
Example for 8 oz. Chocolate.
Touch:
Display Shows:
,
Time of day.
,
MELT
SELECT MENU 1 to 4 — SEE COOKING
GUIDE
O
2
CHOCOLATE TOUCH 1 to 2
(_
2
The display will show CHOCOLATE 80Z once, CHOCOLATE and Time counting down.
When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and COOK END will be displayed.
MELT TABLE
]ODE CATEGORY
DIRECTION
AMOUNT
1 Butter or Unwrap and place in
1, 2 or 3
Margarine microwavable container, No need to cover butter.
sticks
Stir at the end of cooking
to complete melting.
2 Chocolate Chocolate chips or
4 or 8 oz.
squares of baking
chocolate may be used.
Unwrap squares and 31acein microwavable container. Stir at the end
of cycle to complete
melting.
3
Cheese Use processed cheese 8 or 16
food only. Cut into cubes,
oz.
Place in a single layer in microwavable container.
Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting.
4 Marshmallows Largeor miniature
5 or 10
marshmallows may be used. oz. Place inmicrowavable
container. Stir atthe end of
cycleto completemelting.
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time,
you should maintain itproperly. For proper care, please follow these
instructions carefully.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft
cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep
the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch
when closed. Wipe well with clean cloth. Over time, stains can occur on the
surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking. This is
normal.
To clean glass tray and support, wash in mild,
Glass tray
sudsy water; for heavily soiled areas use a mild
Support
cleanser and scouring sponge. The glass tray and support are dishwasher safe.
Hub
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Steam
will
soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven,
boil a cup of water with
some lemon juice or vinegar in it.
For exterior surfaces and control panel: Use a soft cloth with spray glass
cleaner. Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth; do not spray
directJyon the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive
cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper towels, etc., can
damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces,
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CARING FOR THE FILTERS
The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month.
NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the
chacoal filter (Part No. 5230W1A003A) available from Sears by calling 1-8004
-MY-HOME ®. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every
6 to 12 months.
Grease filter (Part No. 5230W2A004A):
Charcoal filter (Part No. 5230WIA003A): 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the vent gdlle mounting screws.
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. To remove grease filter,slide each filter to the side. Pull filter
downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.
3. Push the right side lower part of the charcoal filter. Remove the filter.
3. Soak grease filterin hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub and swish to
remove embedded
dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not clean filterwith ammonia,
corrosive cleaning
agents such as lye-based oven cleaners, or place them in a dishwasher. The
filterwill turn black or
could be damaged.
o
oooo
ooooooo
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter.Slide the filter straight out.
4. To replace grease filter, slide filter in the frame slot on back side of
the opening. Push filter upward and push to front side to lock into place.
5. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS
The cooktop light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
5, Slide a new charcoal filter into place, The filter should rest at the angle shown,
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw,
3. Replace bulb with candelabra-base 20-watt bulb (Part No, 6912A40002A)
available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®,
6. Slide the bottom of the vent gdlle into place, Push the top until it snaps
into place, Replace the mounting screws,
7, Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power,
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place.
4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. The oven light 1. Unplug
microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the vent grille mounting screws.
x_
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove, 29
Bulb holder
4.Lifutp thebulbholder. 5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 20-watt
bulb (Part No. 6912A40002A) available from Sears by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
6. Slide the top of the vent gdlle into place. Push the bottom until it snaps
into place, Replace the mounting screws.
7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Amount of food
· If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it
takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe,
add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and,
if necessary, add more time in small increments.
Starting temperature of food
· The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven, the
longer it takes to cook. Food at room temperature will be re-heated more
quickly than food at refrigerator temperature.
Composition of food
· Food with a lot of fat and sugar willbe heated faster than food containing a
lot of water. Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in
the cooking process.
· The more dense the food, the longer it takes to heat. “Very dense” food like
meat takes longer to heat than lighter, more porous food like sponge cakes.
Size and shape
· Smaller pieces of food willcookfaster than larger pieces. Also, same-shaped
pieces cook more evenly than different-shaped pieces.
· With foods that have different thicknesses, the thinner parts will cook
faster than the thicker parts. Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and
legs in the center of the dish.
Stirring, turning foods
· Stirring and turning foods spreadsheat quickly to the center of the dish and
avoids overceoking at the outer edges of the food.
Covering food
Cover food to: · Reduce splattering · Shorten cookingtimes · Keep food moist
You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through. See “Getting to
Know Your Microwave Oven” for materials that microwaves will pass through. If
you are using the Sensor function, be sure to vent.
Releasing pressure in foods
· Several foods (for example:baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some
fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build up under
the membrane during cooking, causing the food to burst. To relieve the
pressure and to prevent bursting, pierce these foods before cooking with a
fork, cocktail pick, or toothpick.
Using standing time
· Always allow food to stand aftercooking. Standing time after defrosting and
cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food, improving
the cooking results.
· The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and
how dense it is. Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to
remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table. However, with
larger, denser food, the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes.
Arranging food
For best results, place food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several
ways:
· If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes,
place them in a dng pattern for uniform cooking.
· When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts,
place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish
where itwill be heated last.
· Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other.
· When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the skin – this prevents cracking.
· Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven. This will
prevent possible arcing.
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however,
some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an
aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package. When using
aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer because microwaves will
only penetrate the top of the food. If you use aluminum containers
withoL_package instructions, follow these guidelines:
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MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)
Using aluminum foil (cont.)
· Place the container in a glass bowl and add come water so that it covers the
bottom of the container, not more than 1/4in. (.64 cm) high. This ensures even
heating of the container bottom.
· Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.
· Use only undamaged containers.
· Do not use containers taller than 3/4in. (1.9 cm). · Container must be at
least half filled.
· To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4in. (.64 cm) between the
aluminum container end the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum
containers.
· Always place the container on the turntable.
· Shield with small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook
quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.
· Heating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time
compared to reheating in plastic,glass, china, or paper containers. The time
when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use.
· Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread
evenly throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven
· Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode,
resulting in damage to the oven.
· Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It
is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for
sterilization.
Removing the rack
· When poppingcommercially packagedpopcorn, Remove the rack from the oven; Do
not place the bag of microwave popcorn on the rack or under the rack.
· In the case of popping microwave popcorn with rack, that can cause the fire
or damage to your microwave oven.
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Questions and Answers
QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the glass tray or move the
glass tray over to hold a large dish?
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?
Is it normal for the glass tray to move in either direction?
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal? Why does
the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should
not happen,
What does “standing time” mean?
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results?
ANSWERS
No. If you remove or move the glass tray, you will get poor cooking results.
Dishes used in your oven must fit on the glass tray.
You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than 3/4 in.[1.9 cm]
deep and is filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to
touch walls or door.
Yes. The glass tray moves from side to side, depending on the rotation of the
motor when the cooking cycle begins.
This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Be prepared to
use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
“Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered
for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for
other cooking.
Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been
designed to vent this steam out the vents.
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines. Do
not use regular paper bags. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn
in glass cookware.
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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix
without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before
calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, call Sears Service
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Nothing works.
· The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (See
the Electrical Requirements” section on page 6 and the “Electrical connection”
section on Page 8.)
· A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. · The electdc
company has had a power failure.
The microwave oven will not run.
· You are using the oven as a timer. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel the Kitchen
Timer.
· The door is not firmly closed and latched. · You did not touch START.
· You did not follow directions exactly.
· An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch STOP/CLEAR to
cancel that operation.
COOKING TIMES
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Food is not cooked enough,
· The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than
normal. Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low. Your
electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low.
· The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check the chart on Page
16.
The display shows a time · The oven door is not closed completely.
counting down bL_the oven · You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch STOP/CLEAR to cancel the
is not cooking.
Kitchen Timer.
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GLASS TRAY
PROBLEM
The glass tray will not move.
CAUSE
· The glass tray is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and
sitting firmly on the center hub.
· The support is not operating correctly. Remove the glass tray and restart
the oven. If the hub still does not move, call Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-
HOME®. Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results.
TONES
PROBLEM
You do not hear the programming or end-of-cycle tone.
CAUSE · You have not entered the correct command.
IDISPLAY MESSAGES
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The display is flashing” : .” · There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock. (See the “Clock” section
I
on Page 12.)
If none of these items are causing your problem, call Sears Service at 1-800-4 -MY-HOME®.
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