Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven. If any pad is touched while the Control Lock is active, “LOCKED” will appear in the display.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Touch and hold CANCEL for approximately 5 seconds until 1 tone sounds and “LOCKED” appears in the display. Repeat to unlock the control. Two tones will sound, and “UNLOCK” will appear in the display.
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron. While functions are operating in the Demo Mode, the microwave oven light will come on, the fan will run, the countdown will run very quickly in the display, the turntable will rotate, and the tones will sound.
To Turn On/Off Demo Mode: Touch and hold TIMER for
5 seconds until 1 tone sounds, and “DEMO ON” appears in the display. Repeat to turn off Demo Mode.
Personal Choice
Settings can be selected, and displays can be changed by touching PERSONAL CHOICE.
TOUCH | SETTING | NUMBER PAD = OPTION |
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Once | Sound volume | 1=Low, 2=Medium, 3=High, 4=Off |
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Twice | Weight | 1=lbs, 2=kgs |
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3 times | Language | 1=English, 2=French, 3=Spanish |
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4 times | Scroll speed | 1=Slow, 2=Medium, 3=Fast |
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5 times | Clock | 1=12 hrs, 2=24 hrs, 3=Off |
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1.Touch PERSONAL CHOICE repeatedly to scroll through the settings until the desired setting is displayed.
Instructions for that setting will scroll across the display.
2.Touch the appropriate number pad to select the desired setting option.
3.Touch START.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.
■Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.
■Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
■The turntable must be in place and correct side up when microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
■Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven.
■Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in microwave oven.
■Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain appropriate temperatures.
■Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves.
■Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven.
■Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
■Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size of a light, porous food, such as cake.
Cooking Guidelines
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.
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