Cookware and Dinnerware
| 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.) | ■ | ||
■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use | ■ | 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.) |
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■ | Wax paper |
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To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish on turntable 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 Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch number pads to enter time, touch COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power level
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking (Ac – Auto Cook)
Touch COOK, select food item (Beverage, Bacon, Frozen Dinner or Frozen Breakfast – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter weight in pounds
Precise Touch Cooking
Touch control for quick access to the following programs:
■POPCORN: 3.5 oz (99 g) or 3.0 oz (85 g)
■BAKED POTATO: 1, 2, 3 or 4 potatoes
■PIZZA: 1, 2 or 3 slices
■VEGGIE: FrSh (fresh – 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings) or Fro (frozen
Preset Reheating (Rh – Reheat)
Touch REHEAT, select food item (Dinner Plate, Casserole or Pasta – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Soften/Melt (St – Soften Melt)
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, select food item (Melt Chocolate, Soften Cream Cheese or Melt Butter – see Cooking Guide label), enter quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Less and More
During cooking, touch LESS to subtract cook time in
10 seconds more from the cook time. Touch MORE to add cook time in
Add 30 Seconds
Touch ADD 30 SEC. to start the microwave oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, or to add time in
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.
■Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
■Grease filters: Remove grease filters from underside of microwave oven, and clean monthly.
■Charcoal filter: The charcoal odor filter is behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every
6 months.
■Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable.
■Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is replaceable.
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