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Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.5 to 3.5 ounces.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Popcorn

To use the Popcorn feature:

1	Follow package instructions, using
	Time Cook if the package is less than
	1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
	Place the package of popcorn in the
	center of the turntable.
	Press the POPCORN button once or
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	twice. The oven starts immediately.

Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz.) bag of popcorn.

Press twice for a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz.) bag of popcorn.

If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed, an error message will appear. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again.

If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overpops consistently, you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic popping time.

To subtract time:

Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial counterclockwise for 20 seconds (-) less cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to reduce cooking time another

10seconds (- -) total 30 seconds less time. Press to enter.

To add time:

Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise for an extra

20 seconds (+) cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to add another 10 seconds (++) total 30 seconds additional time.

Press to enter.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

REHEAT

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

	Place the cup of liquid or covered
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	food in the oven. Press REHEAT once,
	twice or three times. The oven starts
	immediately.
	Press once for a plate of leftovers.
	Press twice for 1/2 to 1 full cup.
	Press three times for 1 to 2 full cups.
	The oven signals when steam is
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	sensed and the time remaining begins

counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately.

After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas of food may be extremely hot.

If food is not hot enough after the countdown use Time Cook for additional reheating time.

Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat

It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:

■Bread products.

■Foods that must be reheated uncovered.

■Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.

■Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating.

How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time

To subtract 10% from the automatic cooking time:

Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial counterclockwise and press to enter.

To add 10% to the automatic cooking time: Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise and press to enter.

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer

BEVERAGE

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Beverage

Press the BEVERAGE button to heat an 8–10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage. The oven starts immediately.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

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