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To understand the Cook Code control, it is impor- tant to know what the numbers mean and what the sequence is. The first and second numbers, if set- ting a 3 digit Cook Code, indicate the amount of time you desire; the last control entry number is al- ways the Power Level. For example, 125 means 12
minutes at Power Level 5. NOTE: Your oven can only be programmed to 99 minutes when using the Cook Code control and the highest Power Level is 10 which is represented by “O”When. setting a 2 digit Cook Code control entry, the first is time, the second is power level.
Step 1: Touch COOK CODE. “EnterCode” flashes and Oshows cmreadout.
Step 2: Enter the proper code into Cook Code con- trot. For example, a recipe calling for 12 minutes cooking time at Power Level 10 would be 120. The numbers appear on’the display panel.
Step 3: Touch START.“CookTime Left” shows on display and time is counted down.
Howto
The Defrost setting is designed for even thawing necessary for large amounts of food and is one of the most important advantages of a microwave oven, making defrost- ing quick and easy with little atten= tion. PowerLevel3 is automatically et for defrosting, but you may changethis for moreflexibility. See your Cookbook for the complete defrosting chart.
To become better acquainted with your Defrost function, defrost fro- zen pork chops by following the stepsbelow,
Step 1: Place package of frozen chops in the oven and close door.
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Q. When I press START, 1hear a dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a PowerLevel lowerthan HIGH.
Q. Can I Defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Ye%but they will need more fre- quent attention than usual, Raise the Power I.@velafter entering the time by touching P0WE13LEVEL and 7 or 10.Power Level 7 cuts the time in !4; Power Level 10cuts the time to %. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Step 2: Touch DEFFKIST.Display reads :0 and Power 3. “EnterDef Time” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 8,0, and Ofor 8 min- utes. ‘lDef Time”, 8:00 and Power 3 are displayed.
Step 4: Touch START. ‘*DefTime Left” shows and time counts down cm display. When cycle is com- pleted, “END” flashes, the oven signals and automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2,3 and 4,
Q. Can I open the door daring DE- FFICWTto check on the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Cookbook seem right for my food?
A. Cookbook times are average. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer, Set your oven for the time in= dicat~d in your Cookbook, If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time,
Step 6: When oven signals, “END” flashes and oven shuts off. Re- movepackageand separatechops to finish defrosting.
E)efnxting Tips
@Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
@Foreven defrosting, many foods need to be turned over, rotated, or broken up part of the way through the defrosting time.
@Homemadedinners can be fro- zen in shallow foil trays and heated for later use. Select foods which microwavewell.
@Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips,
Q. When I enter the fourth digit us- ing Cook Code control, nothing happens.What went wrong?
A. The oven will take only 2 or 3 numbers. If more are pressed, oven does not respond. Touch Clear/Off and begin again,
Q. Can I select a Power Levelother than automatic Power Level 3 for defrosting?
A, Yes.Some smallerfoods maybe defrosted quicker on higher f%war Levels but for even, carefree de- frosting, Power Level 3 is sug- gestwf, Check the chart in the Cookbook for specific times and PowerLevels.
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