Cookware and Dinnerware, Microwave Oven Use

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe		Do Not Use
■ Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Metal cookware and bakeware
■	Ceramic glass, glass	■	Straw or wicker
■ China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Gold, silver or pewter
■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)		■	Twist ties
■ Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow		■ Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
	manufacturer recommendations.)	■	Staples
■ Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)		■ Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
■ Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
■	Wax paper

To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in the microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Use

For list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.

Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking

Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start control.

If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook power of each before touching the Start control.

Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats, and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.

Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least

3 minutes. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-fitting lid, or cover microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap and vent. For optimal performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking or grilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.

Add More Time

At the end of any cycle, “ADD MORE TIME 0:00” appears in the display. Enter the additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. The cook power and/or temperature (on models with convection) for all non-sensor cycles will be the same as in the finished cycle, but may be changed. If Add More Time is used after a sensor cycle, the cook power will be 100%, but may be changed.

Warm Hold (on some models)

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The Warm Hold function uses 10% cook power. Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle. Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function.

Microwave Oven Care

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.

Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as indicated below.

■Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.

■Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner applied to paper towel.

■Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.

■Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless steel cleaner.

■Glide tray: mild soap and water or dishwasher.

■Rack(s): mild soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended.

Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs

NOTE: A filter status indicator (on some models) appears in the display when it is time to replace the charcoal filter, and clean or replace the grease filter. See “Settings” section to reset filter status.

■Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave oven. Clean monthly, or as prompted by filter status indicator. Slide the filter away from the tab area, and drop out the filter.

To reinstall, place end of the filter into the opening opposite the tab area, swing up the other end, and slide it toward the tab area.

■Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months, or as prompted by filter status indicator. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove filter. To reinstall, place the filter into its slotted area – wire mesh side up, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.