21. AM/PM and Clock Functions, Kitchen Timer

This function allows you to brown, crisp or toast the surface of your food. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. Place food to be browned on wire rack and place wire rack on glass tray (see illustration on page 8). Place a heat-resistant plate under wire rack to catch oil drippings from foods.

1)Press “Grill/Combo” once for 100% grilling. Enter cooking time, then press “START”. (“G-1” will appear in display)

2)Press “Grill/Combo” twice for use of 55% microwave, 45% grill. Enter cooking time, then press “START”.

(“C-1” will appear in display)

3)Press “Grill/Combo” three times for use of 36% microwave, 64% grill. Enter cooking time, then press “START.”

(“C-2” will appear in display)

When browning, heat is radiated from the two elements at the top of the oven. The elements do not require pre-heating. This function is useful for reheating crispy foods such as fried chicken or chicken nuggets.

Food being grilled can be turned over after half the time entered has elapsed. When the door is opened, the program is interrupted. Carefully turn the food over and place it back into microwave. Close the door press start to restart. The door can be opened at any time to check the food.

21. AM/PM and Clock Functions

To determine whether the time on the display is in AM or PM, press the “AM/PM” button. The answer will be displayed for three seconds.

To determine the time in the middle of cooking, press “Clock”. The time will display for six seconds.

In the timer mode, press “Clock” to determine the time at which the microwave will automatically begin cooking.

To determine the power level while cooking, press the “Power” button and the current power level will be displayed.

22.Kitchen Timer

1)Press “Kitchen Timer” button, LED display will show “00:00”.

2)Input length of time for countdown, maximum 99 minutes 99 seconds.

3)Press “START” to begin, LED counts down. Icon “clock” on.

4)When countdown ends, it will beep five times.

Microwave 87176 Use and Care Manual: Support: 1-800-488-5080 www.hb-microwaves.com

87176 specifications

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