Microwave Cooking

OPERATION

Tips : Also remember to read this operating instruction for proper safety information and instruction before using the oven. Prior to setting the controls, place one cup of water in the oven, on a heat-proof glass measuring cup, for testing purposes.

Note : When the operation is finished the oven beeps three times, " : 0" or clock appears in the display, the rotating plate stops turning and the oven light turns off. The oven will continue to beep every 1 minute until the STOP/CLEAR button is pressed, or the door is opened.

The cooling fan will automatically run for 2 minutes if the oven works more than 30 seconds. And it will run for 5 minutes after the oven works more than 3 minutes.

(The display will show “COOL” and “ : 0 or clock”)

Opening the oven door interrupts any operation except cooling fan.

To cancel the operation, press STOP/CLEAR button. To continue the operation, press START/SPEEDY COOK button. The oven displays the set cooking time in 10 seconds steps( up to 5 minutes cooking time ), in 30 seconds steps( up to 10 minutes cooking time ), in 1 minutes steps( up to 60 minutes cooking time ).

This microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level(100%), you can select different microwave power from 9 other levels, 10% to 90% for the foods that require slower cooking.

If you have used the appliance for grilling, convection or combination cooking, let the oven cool down before using again. Never switch the microwave oven on when it is empty.

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1.Press MW button once. MW indicator lights.

"P-HI" shows in display.

2.Select the appropriate power level by pressing the MW button again until the corresponding percentage is displayed. Refer to the power level table below for further details.

3.Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time.

For a cooking time of 5 minutes 30 seconds, turn the dial knob to the right to set 5:30. ( up to 60 minutes )

"5:30" shows in display.

4.Press START/SPEEDY COOK button.

The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.

Note : The oven will automatically work on 100% microwave power if a cooking time is entered without the power level previously being selected.

You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing the MW button. The display will show the current power level for 3 seconds.

Power level table

Power level	percentage	Output	Power level	percentage	Output
P-HI	100%	900W	P-50	50%	450W
P-90	90%	810W	P-40	40%	360W
P-80	80%	720W	P-30	30%	270W
P-70	70%	630W	P-20	20%	180W
P-60	60%	540W	P-10	10%	90W
			P-00	0%	0W

SA985-2CX, Microwave Convection/Grill Oven specifications

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OPERATION