Defrosting
The Auto Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen
The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.
■Food should be 0°F
■Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting.
■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.
To Use Auto Defrost:
1.Touch AUTO DEFROST.
The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch AUTO DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a third time for the Fish setting.
2.Touch the number pads to enter the weight.
Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).
3.Touch START/ENTER.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food. Open door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch START/ENTER to resume defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 3
4.Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
GeneralCleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.
Average soil
■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
Heavy soil
■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
Odors
■Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Microwave Inlet Cover
The microwave inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be kept clean to avoid arcing and oven damage.
■Wipe with wet cloth.
OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.
■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place.
■Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■Dishwasher
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
■Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Oven will not operate
■Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.
■Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the door?
Remove spacer and then firmly close door.
■Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See “Microwave Oven Control” section.
■On some models, is the Child Lock set? See “Child Lock” section.
■Is the magnetron working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.
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