USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Care & Maintenance
To clean your convection microwave oven:
1.Turn the convection microwave oven “Off” and remove the plug from the electrical outlet.
2.Let the oven cool completely before cleaning the inside.
3.Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth. You can use a mild detergent if the oven gets very dirty. Do not use oven cleaning sprays or harsh cleansers as they may damage the surface of the microwave oven.
4.Wipe the outside surface of the convection microwave oven with a damp cloth. Do not allow any water to seep into the ventilation openings.
5.Wipe the door, window door seal and control panel with a damp cloth frequently to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use any abrasive cleanser as it will damage the finish.
6.Do not allow the control panel to become wet. When cleaning the control panel, leave the door open slightly to prevent the oven from turning on accidentally.
7.If steam accumulates inside or around the oven door, wipe with a dry, soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave is used under high humidity conditions.
8.Clean the glass turntable, turntable drive plate, pizza pan and metal rack in warm, soapy water or place in the dishwasher.
9.Clean the bottom of the oven with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
10.To remove odors from your oven, place a cup of water with the juice of a lemon and the lemon rind in a deep microwaveable dish and microwave for 5 minutes.
After the oven has cooled, wipe with a dry, soft cloth.
Troubleshooting
1.Oven does not start.
a)Is the power cord plugged in?
b)Check fuse or circuit breaker in your home.
c)Is the door closed?
d)Is the cooking time set?
e)Press the “Start” button.
2.Arcing or sparking.
a)Are you using approved cookware?
b)Is the oven empty?
3.Incorrect time of day.
a)Have you tried to reset the time of day?
4.Unevenly cooked foods.
a)Are you using approved cookware?
b)Is the glass turntable in the oven?
c)Did you stir the food while it was cooking?
d)Were the foods completely defrosted?
e)Was the time/cooking power level correct?
5.Overcooked foods.
a)Was the time/cooking power level correct?
6.Undercooked foods.
a)Are you using approved cookware?
b)Were the foods completely defrosted?
c)Was the time/cooking power level correct?
d)Are the ventilation ports clear?
7.Improper defrosting.
a)Are you using approved cookware?
b)Was the time/cooking power level correct?
c)Did you turn or stir the food during the defrosting
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Questions & Answers
1.Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?
Never operate the oven empty or without the glass turntable when using the microwave mode. When using the
2.Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen of the door?
No. the screen bounces the energy back into the oven cavity. The holes allow only the light to pass through.
3.Can my microwave oven be damaged if the food is cooked for too long?
Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and possibly even fire and damage the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven when you are cooking.
If the food that you are cooking catches fire, turn the oven “Off” and remove the plug from the electrical outlet. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR.
4.Why do some baked foods have a dry, brown spot? A hard, dry spot indicates overcooking. Shorten the cooking time.
5.Why do eggs sometimes pop?
When baking, frying or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam buildup inside the yolk. To prevent this, pierce the yolk before cooking.
Caution: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
6.Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over?
Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle ends. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the foods. Follow the recipe suggestions.
7.Why is additional time required for cooking food that was stored in the refrigerator?
As in convention cooking, the initial temperature of the food affects the total cooking time.