OVER THE RANGE
MICROWAVE-
CONVECTION OVEN
OWNER’S
GUIDE
LISTED
LISTED
To help you get the
most out of your
new appliance
MODEL NO.: DOTRC11B, DOTRC11W
P/N: 3828W5A0823
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
Combination Cooking .............
Introduction .................
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ENERGY ...................
2
3
Combination Baking/Roasting Without Preheating. 24
Combination Baking/Roasting With Preheating .. 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............
Auto Combination ...............
Auto Combination chart ............
25
25
SAFETY ....................
Important Safety Instructions ..........
4
4
USING THE METAL RACK ...........
26
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INFORMATION .................
Location of Model Number ...........
Oven Specifications ..............
Electrical Rating ................
Electrical Requirements ............
Grounding Instructions .............
Microwave Oven Features ...........
Oven Control Panel ..............
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UTENSIL GUIDE ...............
CARE AND CLEANING ............
General ...................
Metal Rack .................
Grease Filters ................
Charcoal Filter Replacement ..........
Cooktop Light Replacement ..........
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OPERATION ..................
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ...
Clock .....................
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS .........
Operation ..................
Foods ....................
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Child Lock ..................
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Custom Cook .................
Hold Warm ..................
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10
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .......
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Timer ....................
10 LIMITED WARRANTY .........
Back Cover
Fan .....................
Light ....................
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Time Cooking at High Power ..........
Time Cooking at Multi-Power ..........
Multi-Stage Cooking ..............
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels .....
Sensor Operating Instructions .........
Sensor Cooking Guide ............
Adding or Subtracting Cook Time ........
Popcorn ...................
Sensor Cook .................
Auto Reheat .................
Cooking Guide for Sensor Cook ........
Auto Defrost .................
Auto Defrost Instructions ..........
Defrosting Tips ..............
Auto Defrost Sequence Table ........
General Guidelines ............
Defrost Chart ...............
Convection Cooking ..............
Introduction ................
Convection Baking Without Preheating ....
Convection Baking With Preheating .....
Convection Broiling ............
Convenience Foods Cooking Chart for Convection
Cooking .................
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SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage
to your oven.
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Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment 36 inches wide or less.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
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Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. If
is made for household use only.
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Read all the instructions before using your
oven.
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When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
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Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
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If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.
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Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2.
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To avoid a fire hazard:
- Do not severely overcook food. Severely
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Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of
overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, of dry
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.
- Do not store combustible items (bread,
cookies, etc.) in the oven, because if lightning
strikes the power lines it may cause the oven to
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Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water - for example, near
turn on.
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure
to inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and
remove them before placing the item in the oven.
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Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
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If a fire should start:
- Keep the oven door closed.
-Turn the oven off.
-Disconnect the power cord or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.
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To avoid electric shock:
-This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
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Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
cleaners, may damage the filters.
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page
6.
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Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
-Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
-Do not immerse the electrical or plug in water.
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.
-Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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SAFETY
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To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
- Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby
food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly
cause personal injury.
-Do not heat small-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.
-Do not deep-fat fry in your microwave oven.
-Do not attempt home canning in your microwave
oven.
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Preserve the oven floor:
- Do not heat the oven floor excessively.
- Do not allow the gray film on special microwave
cooking packages to touch the oven floor. Put the
package on a microwavable dish.
- Do not cook anything directly on the oven floor or
turntable. Use a microwavable dish.
- Keep a browning dish at least 3/16 inch above floor.
Carefully read and follow the instructions for the
browning dish. If you use a browning dish
incorrectly, you could damage the oven floor.
-Do not heat the following items in the microwave
oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat,
sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items
may explode.
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Do not cover or block any openings in the oven.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
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Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT (U.S.A. ONLY)
WARNING:
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This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply
with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential
installation.
Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
Relocate the Microwave Oven with respect to the
receiver.
Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so
that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
TV interference caused by unauthorized modification
to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the
user to correct such interference.
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INFORMATION
Please read this owner’s manual. It will tell you how to
use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If an electrical short
circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service, information or replacement parts, the The cord for this appliance has a grounding wire with a
service center will require the complete model number of grounding plug.
your microwave oven. The number is on the control panel Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed and
side as shown in the illustration below.
grounded.
WARNING - If you use the grounding plug
improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you wonder whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Because this appliance fits under the cabinet, it has a
short power-supply cord. See the separate Installation
Instructions for directions on properly placing the cord.
Keep the electrical power cord dry and do not pinch or
crush it in any way.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only
a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord should be equal to or
greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power
850W (IEC 705 Rating
Standard)
1350W (Heater)
29-7/8" x 14" x 16-3/16"
1.1 Cu.Ft
Outer Dimensions
Cavity Volume
Net Weight
69 lbs
ELECTRICAL RATING
* Electrical Rating of the Oven: 120 V AC. 60 Hz.
* 1300 Watts 12 Amperes (Microwave oven only)
* 1500 Watts 13 Amperes
(Microwave oven + Cooktop Lamps + Ventilation
Fan.)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance
must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor
should be run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard 120
volt/60 Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at least
15A and the microwave oven is the only appliance on the
circuit. It is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other
than a 120 volt/60 Hz circuit.
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INFORMATION
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
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INFORMATION
OVEN CONTROL PANEL
SENSOR
HOLD
WARM
CUSTOM
CLOCK
POPCORN
COOK
COOK
ROOM
TEMP
FROZEN
TEMP
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
CONVECTION
BROIL
BAKE
7
9
POWER
TIME
COMBINATION
BAKE
ROAST
STOP
CLEAR
START
AUTO COMBI
MEAT
HIGH
HIGH
POULTRY
FISH
OFF
OFF
AUTO DEFROST
FAN
LOW
NIGHT
LIGHT
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OPERATION
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know
to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.
CLOCK(TIME OF DAY)
CUSTOM COOK
CUSTOM COOK lets you to recall one cooking
instruction previously placed in memory and begin
cooking quickly.
To set clock.
STOP
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
CLEAR
CLOCK
0
To memorize a cooking program.
Touch CLOCK.
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
STOP
CLEAR
Enter the time by using the
number key pad.
Example for setting 8:00.
Set the single or multi-stage
program you wish to put
8
0
into memory (set as you
would normally).
PROGRAM
Touch CLOCK.
CLOCK
Touch CUSTOM COOK for
more than 3 seconds
ENTER will display.
CUSTOM
COOK
When you touch CUSTOM COOK, no beep will be
heard until ENTER is displayed.
CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave
from being accidentally started or used by children.
To recall the memory.
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
To set the child lock.
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Touch CUSTOM COOK.
CALL will display.
CUSTOM
COOK
Touch and hold 0 more
than 2 seconds. LOCK will
appear in the display
window with one beep.
0
START
Touch START.
To set cancel the child lock.
Touch and hold 0 more
than 2 seconds. LOCK will
disappears and you hear 1
beep. At this time the oven
is ready.
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OPERATION
HOLD WARM
TIMER
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven. You can use HOLD WARM by itself or
to follow a cooking cycle automatically.
Your oven has a timer that you can use when not
cooking. The oven does not run and the timer just
counts down in seconds.
To set the HOLD WARM.
To set timer.
STOP
CLEAR
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Set the desired cooking
cycle following suitable
operating instructions in
Touch TIME.
PROGRAM
TIME
this manual.
Touch the numbers for the
you want to counter down.
NUMBER
HOLD
WARM
Touch HOLD WARM.
Touch POWER.
POWER
Touch START.
START
Touch 0 (Power Level 0)
0
When the cooking cycle is over, the oven will switch
into HOLD WARM to keep the food warm. ˝HOLD˝ will
show in the display window.
The HOLD WARM will continue for up to 60 minutes or
until the door has been opened or STOP/CLEAR has
been touched.
Touch START.
START
The time will count down in the display window but the
oven will not heat. When the times is over you will
hear two short and one long beeps and END will
display.
If you want to keep your cooked food warm, the HOLD
WARM can be used independently without setting the
cooking cycle.
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR to
return the CLOCK display.
To use the HOLD WARM independently.
STOP
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Touch HOLD WARM.
Touch START.
CLEAR
FAN
HOLD
WARM
Your oven has a FAN to ventilate during electric or gas
oven cooking.
To use the FAN:
START
1. Choose fan speed.
2. Turn off fan when desired.
The oven will begin to keep warm for up to 60 minutes
or until the door has been opened or STOP/CLEAR has
been touched.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the
microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the
oven.
NOTES:
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Food cooked covered should be covered during
HOLD WARM.
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be
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LIGHT
uncovered during HOLD WARM.
Your oven has a LIGHT to illuminate on the electric or
gas oven.
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Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could
be covered during HOLD WARM.
To use the LIGHT:
1. Choose light.
2. Turn off light when desired.
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OPERATION
TIME COOKING AT HIGH POWER MULTI-STAGE COOKING
˝HI˝ is the highest cooking power possible with your
microwave oven. It is the best setting for cooking foods
that have high water content, such as coffee, soups, or
foods that need fast cooking to maintain their natural
flavor and texture, like fish, vegetables, and most
casseroles.
Multi-Stage cooking allows you to set the oven in two
stages at different power levels for a specific time.
Example: First Stage - 4 minutes at ˝HI˝ power
Second Stage - 9 minutes at ˝7˝ Power
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Example: To cook food for 8 minutes.
STOP
CLEAR
Touch TIME.
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
TIME
TIME
Touch the numbers for the
cooking time you want.
Touch TIME.
0
0
0
4
Touch the numbers for the
cooking time you want.
8
0
0
Touch TIME.
TIME
Touch START.
START
Touch the numbers for the
cooking time you want.
9
0
Touch POWER.
TIME COOKING AT MULTI-POWER
POWER
˝HI˝ power cooking does not always give you the best
results with foods that need slow cooking, such as
roasts, baked goods, or custards. Your oven has 9
power settings in addition to ˝HI˝.
Touch the number for the
power level you want.
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Example: To cook food for 8 minutes at 70% power.
Touch START.
START
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
NOTE:
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Unless you want to change the POWER, the oven
Touch TIME.
TIME
0
always cooks at HI-POWER.
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To stir turn the food during cooking, open the oven
door and stir or turn. Close the oven door and touch
START. The oven will count down the time left.
Touch the numbers for the
cooking time you want.
8
0
Touch POWER.
POWER
Touch the numbers for the
power level you want.
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START
Touch START.
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OPERATION
COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to
examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. amount of microwave power you are using.
Below are listed all the power levels,
POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT
USE
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10
"HI"
100%
Boil water.
Cook ground beef.
Make candy.
Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
Cook fish, and poultry.
Preheat browning dish.
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Reheat meat slices quickly.
Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
9
8
90%
80%
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All reheating.
Cooking scrambled eggs.
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G
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Cook quickly breads and cereal products.
Cook cheese dishes, veal.
Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cup cakes.
7
70%
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6
5
60%
50%
Cook pasta.
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G
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Cook meats, whole poultry.
Cook custard.
Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.
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3
40%
30%
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Cook less tender cuts of meat.
Reheat frozen convenience foods.
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Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
Cooking small quantities of food.
Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some sauces.
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Soften butter and cream cheese.
Heating small amounts of food.
2
1
0
20%
10%
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Soften ice cream.
Raise yeast dough.
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Standing time.
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OPERATION
SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADDING OR SUBTRACTING COOK
Sensor cook allows you to cook most of your favorite
foods without selecting cooking times and power levels.
The display will indicate SENSOR during the sensing
TIME(SENSOR COOK, POPCORN and
SENSOR REHEAT)
period. The oven automatically determines required
cooking time for each food item. When the initial sensor
detects a certain amount of vapor coming from the food,
it will show the remaining heating time. For best results
by sensor, following these recommendations.
If the preset cooking time is too long or too short you can
increase or decrease cooking time by 10% after choosing
one of the following functions.
To adjust the sensor cook, reheat or popcorn.
Touch COOK.
Example for setting for
cook.
1. Food cooked with the sensor system should be at
normal storage temperature.
COOK
2. Foods should always be covered loosely with
microwavable plastic warp, waxed paper, or a lid.
Touch the number for the
category you want.
Example for setting 1
(Beverage).
1
3. Do not open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR key
during the sensing time. When sensing time is over,
the oven beeps and the remaining cooking time will
appear in the display window.
You can only increase or decrease cooking time
before cooking starts.
At this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or
rearrange the food.
Touch ˝9˝, then ˝MORE˝ will
blink.
Example: To increase time
9
by 10%.
SENSOR COOKING GUIDE
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good
Cook Time & Blink Touch Pad Number
LESS
NORMAL
MORE
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8
9
sensor cooking results.
1. Always use microwavable containers.
*NORMAL: To reset the
original cook time.
2. Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can
prevent steam from escaping and cause food to
overcook.
You do not need to touch START. 3 seconds after
touching the pad, the oven begins cooking
automatically.
3. Match the amount of food and the size of containers.
Fill containers at least half full for best results.
4. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turing into steam
can mislead the sensor.
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OPERATION
To use the SENSOR COOK.
POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged
microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time.
Do not double quantity. For best results, use fresh bags
of popcorn.
STOP
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
CLEAR
Touch COOK.
COOK
To pop popcorn.
Touch the number for the
category you want.
Example for setting
1(Beverage).
STOP
CLEAR
1
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
POPCORN
Touch POPCORN.
You do not need to touch START. 3 seconds after
touching the pad, the oven begins cooking
automatically.
You do not need to touch START. 3 seconds after
touching the pad, the oven begins cooking
automatically.
NOTE:
AUTO REHEAT
(ROOM TEMP or FROZEN TEMP)
Most microwave ovens require the selection of the
power level and time for cooking or reheating.
Your new oven makes reheating foods more convenient.
A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the
food, and the amount of vapor detected tells the oven
how long to heat your food. To reheat food that is at
room temperature, touch ROOM TEMP. To reheat food
that is frozen, touch FROZEN TEMP.
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Place the popcorn bag on the bottom of the oven.
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Do not place the bag on the paper or plastic cookware
or on turntables which are not an original part of the
oven.
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Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn.
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Remove the bag from the oven carefully. The popcorn
and steam are extremely hot. Open the bag carefully
by pulling the diagonal corners.
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Do not reheat unpopped kernels or re-use the bag.
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Never popcorn in brown paper bag.
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When using Jumbo prepackaged popcorn bags, follow
the manufacturer’s directions. Do not use the
To reheat foods, simply follow the steps below.
POPCORN pad.
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Cooking performance may vary with brand. Try several
STOP
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
brands to decide which gives best popping results.
CLEAR
Touch ROOM TEMP or
FROZEN TEMP you want.
ROOM
TEMP
SENSOR COOK
SENSOR COOK lets you cook common microwave
prepared foods without needing to program times and
cook powers. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor
released by the food, and the amount vapor detected
tells oven how long to cook your food.
FROZEN
TEMP
The oven will begin heating automatically.
ROOM (or FROZEN) will display and the remaining
time will begin counting down.
SENSOR COOK has preset cook powers for seven
categories: Beverage, Baked Potato, Frozen Entree,
Casserole, Baked Goods, Fresh Vegetables, Frozen
Vegetables.
All you do is touch the NUMBER Pad assigned to the
desired category(See COOKING GUIDE FOR SENSOR
COOK.) and you do not need to touch START.
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OPERATION
COOKING GUIDE FOR ˝SENSOR COOK˝
CODE
CATEGORY
BEVERAGE
DIRECTION
No cover. Use uncovered microproof cup(s) or mug(s).
Stir after reheating.
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2
3
Wash and scrub well. Pierce with fork.
Place on paper towel in a circle 1" apart.
Let stand 3 to 5 minutes after cooking.
BAKED POTATO
FROZEN ENTREE
Use the original package of frozen entree, and follow
the package directions.
But if the cover is film, perforate the film instead of
removing it. (Don't remove the cover wholly.)
4
5
CASSEROLE
Place the food in microproof bowl or glass casserole.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
BAKED GOODS
Use microwave safe paper plate or towels. One serving
is 1 to 2 doughnuts, 1 roll, 1 muffin, etc. Place on a
paper towel.
No cover.
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7
FRESH VEGETABLES
Use small bowl.
Cover with microwave safe plastic wrap.
FROZEN VEGETABLES
Place frozen vegetable in microproof bowl or glass
casserole. Add water and cover with plastic wrap.
NOTE: Most vegetables improve with 2 to 3 minutes
standing time after cooking.
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OPERATION
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights being in pounds
and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4
ounces equals 1/4 pound).
However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO
DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a
pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions
of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert
the weight to decimals.
AUTO DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost
sequences(MEAT, POULTRY and FISH). The Auto
Defrost method is the best way to defrost frozen foods.
Prepare the food for defrosting:
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Place the food in a flat, shallow baking dish or use a
microwave roasting in the dish to catch drippings.
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Pierce meats with a casing, such as hot dogs and
sausage, to allow steam to escape.
Cover fatty or thin areas of meat with a small amount of
foil before defrosting to prevent them from cooking.
EQUIVALENT
OUNCE WEIGHT
NUMBER AFTER
DECIMAL
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1.6
3.2
.10
.20
.25
.30
.40
.50
.60
.70
.75
.80
.90
During the defrosting cycle, remember:
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Check the food. If items open cook at the edges when
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One-Quarter Pound
One-Half Pound
defrosting, reduce the weight you set.
4.8
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Be sure to turn, stir or rotate the food as directed.
6.4
8.0
After defrosting, remember:
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9.6
Pierce dense roasts with a skewer to check whether
defrosting is complete.
11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
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Remove the giblets from poultry and rinse ice crystals
Three-Quarters Pound
out of cavity.
AUTO DEFROST INSTRUCTIONS
.100 One Pound
To set Auto Defrost.
(Example: To set 2.5 lbs. of ground beef)
DEFROSTING TIPS
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When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
(Erase all previous settings.)
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Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO
DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed
is a minimum of 0˚F(taken directly from a true freezer).
If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that
does not maintain a temperature of 5˚F or below,
always program a lower food weight(for a shorter
defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.
Touch MEAT.
(ENTER and WEIGHT will blink.)
MEAT
Enter the Weight of food.
MIN. Food: 0.1 lb.
MAX. Food: 9.9 lbs.
2
5
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If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20
minutes, enter a lower food weight.
START
Touch START.
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The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than
a deep block.
Count down the time of the first stage. Five long beeps
sound at the end of the first stage.
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Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated
Open the door to separate, rearrange, cover or turn
oven the food.(Follow recipe directions.)
pieces defrost more easily.
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You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield
foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the
foil must not touch the side of the oven.
Touch START to continue.
START
Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.
Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they
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At the end of the sequence, two short beeps and one
long beep will sound and END displays.
start to become warm.
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For better results, a preset standing time is included
in the defrosting time.
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OPERATION
AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE TABLE
BASE MIN./MAX.
QTY. FOOD
SEQUENCE
FOOD
1 lb. 0.1/9.9 lbs.
MEAT
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BEEF........................ Ground beef (bulk), Round steak, Tenderloin
.................................. steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck
.................................. roast. Stew Beef, Ground beef (Patties)
LAMB ....................... Chops (1-inch, thick),
.................................. Rolled roast
.................................. Cubes for stew
PORK ...................... Chops (1/2-inch thick), Spareribs, Country-
.................................. style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage (links),
.................................. Hot dogs
VEAL ....................... Cutlets (lbs., 1/2-inch thick)
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CHICKEN ................ Whole (under 4 lbs.), Breast (boneless)
.................................. Cut up.
CORNISH HENS ...... Whole
1 lb. 0.1/9.9 lbs.
1 lb. 0.1/9.9 lbs.
POULTRY
FISH
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TURKEY .................. Breast (under 6 lbs.)
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FISH ........................ Fish fillets, Fish steak, whole fish
SHELL FISH ............ Lobster tails, Crab meat, Shrimp, Scallops
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The benefit of this AUTO DEFROST feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting. But, just as in
conventional defrosting, you must check the food during the defrosting time. Here are some important
tips to remember about defrosting.
For best results when defrosting, remember :
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Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. of ground beef.
Freeze ground beef in a doughnut shape.
Press down the center of ground beef patties before freezing.
Meats, fish or poultry up to 6 lbs. defrost best.
To reduce moisture loss, defrost meats just before cooking.
To defrost convenience foods, follow package directions.
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To prepare the item for defrosting, remember :
Remove the packaging.
NOTE : If the package is microwavable, pierce the package several times.
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Note the weight of the item on the package.
When you calculate the weight of the item, round it to the nearest lower decimal.(See the weight
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conversion chart.)
Remove metal twist ties from the packaging.
For best results, remove meat, poultry, and fish from the original wrapper. The wrapper can hold steam
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and juice close to the food and cause the outer surface to cook.
If removing the wrapper is difficult, defrost the wrapped food for about 1/4 of the defrosting time
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(displayed at the beginning of the defrost cycle). Then remove the food from the oven and remove the
wrapping. Return the food to the oven and touch START.
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OPERATION
DEFROST CHART
Meat setting
FOOD
BEEF
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat
should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with
foil at beginning of a defrost sequence.
Ground beef MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb.
(bulk)
Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Freeze in doughnut shape.
Ground beef MEAT Separate and rearrange.
(patties)
Do not defrost less than 4 oz. patties.
Depress center when freezing.
Round steak MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Tenderloin
steak
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Stew beef
MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork.
Separate remainder.
Return remainder to oven.
Pot roast,
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
chuck roast
Rib roast
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Rolled rump MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
roast
aluminum foil.
LAMB
Cubes for
stew
MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork.
Return remainder to oven.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Chops
(1-inch thick)
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
PORK
Chops
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
(1/2-inch thick)
Hot dogs
Spareribs
Country - style ribs
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage,
links
MEAT Separate and rearrange.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Sausage,
bulk
MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork.
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.
Loin roast,
boneless
MEAT Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
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OPERATION
DEFROST CHART(continued)
Poultry setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
POULTRY Turn over. Finish defrosting breast-side
down. Cover warm areas with aluminum
foil.
Whole
(under
4 lbs.)
Place chicken breast-side-up on a microwavable
roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in
cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is
partially defrosted.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil. Separate pieces and
rearrange.
Cut-up
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
CORNISH -
HENS
POULTRY
Whole
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
aluminum foil.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
TURKEY
POULTRY Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Breast
(under
6 lbs.)
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water.
Fish setting
FOOD
SETTING
AT BEEP
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
FISH
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
FISH
FISH
FISH
Turn over. Separate fillets when
partially thawed if possible.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.
Separate and rearrange.
Turn Over.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil
touch sides of microwave . Finish defrosting
by immersing in cold water.
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat
FISH
FISH
FISH
FISH
Break apart. Turn Over.
Turn Over and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Separate and rearrange.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Place in a microwavable baking dish.
Lobster tails
Shrimp
Scallops
NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 9.9 lbs.
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OPERATION
CONVECTION COOKING
INTRODUCTION
Convection ovens are not new. They have been a favorite of professional bakers for many years. Both
conventional and convection ovens cook food with heat generated by gas or electricity. In a
conventional oven, air remains stationary; the heat rises to the top of the oven and is not evenly
distributed throughout the oven interior. In a convection oven, a fan circulates the warm air. The
continuous flow of warm air around food in a convection oven causes it to be cooked more evenly and
somewhat faster than it can be cooked by motionless air in a conventional oven. Convection cooking,
with its circulating hot, dry air, is a superb cooking method for baked goods, roasts, poultry and other
foods that require a crisp, browned surface.
Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads.
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Do not cover baking rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food.
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Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items.
Choose pans that do not have extended handles.
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Use convection cooking for items like souffles, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and for
some meat and fish cooking.
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You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection
cooking; however, you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the
convection oven cooking directions.
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When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating.
Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven. You can start heavier dense foods such as
meats, casseroles, and poultry without preheating.
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All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking.
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As in conventional cooking, the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results.
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Use metal utensils only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking
since arcing and damage to the oven may occur.
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After preheating, if you do not open the door, the oven will automatically hold at the preheated
temperature for 30 minutes.
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You can set up to three convection cycles.
(Example for two crust pies: you can set the oven to preheat for baking at 425°F and to finish baking at
350°F.)
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OPERATION
You can enter a time up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
CONVECTION BAKING WITHOUT PREHEATING
(Meats, Casseroles and Poultry)
Touch START.
After preheating, open the
door, put food in oven an
close the door.
START
To set Convection Baking.
NOTE:
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
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If you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during
preheating, preheating will stop.
To resume preheating, close the door and touch
START.
When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
four tonus will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.
Touch BAKE.
BAKE
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Touch the number for the
baking temperature(optional).
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a temperature
between 150˚F and 450˚F.
3
2
5
Touch START.
START
You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The
cooking temperature will show for two seconds.
NOTE: To clear the temperature you entered, touch
CONVECTION BAKE before entering a bake time.
You can then enter the cooking temperature, if
desired.
CONVECTION BROILING
To set Convection Broiling.
Touch numbers for cooking
time.
2
0
0
0
STOP
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.
CLEAR
BROIL
Touch BROIL.
Touch numbers for cooking
time.
START
Touch START.
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to 99
minutes 99 seconds.
2
0
0
0
You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The
cooking temperature will show for two seconds.
Touch START.
After preheating, open the door, put
food in oven and close the door.
CONVECTION BAKING WITH PREHEATING
START
To set Convection Baking.
NOTE:
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Oven will preheat to 450˚F.
If you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during
preheating, preheating will stop.
To resume preheating, close the door and touch
START.
When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
four tonus will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.
STOP
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
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CLEAR
BAKE
Touch BAKE twice.
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Touch the number for the
baking temperature(optional).
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a temperature
between 150˚F and 450˚F.
3
2
5
Touch START.
START
You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The
cooking temperature will show for two seconds.
Touch numbers for cooking
time. Example for 20 minutes.
2
0
0
0
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OPERATION
CONVENIENCE FOODS COOKING CHART FOR CONVECTION COOKING
Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven. Select items that
fit conveniently such as an 8 1/2 -inch frozen pizza. Convection preheat to the desired temperature, and
use metal or ovenproof glass cooking utensils. When cooking or baking these convenience foods, follow
package directions for preparation and selecting the correct container. Because of the great variety of
foods available, times given here are approximate. It is advisable to always check food about five
minutes before the minimum recommended time, and cook longer only if needed. Use oven mitts to
insert or remove items from the oven.
FOOD
SIZE/WT
COOKING MODE COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
14-16 minutes
Pizza (frozen)
13 ounces
(8 1/2 inch)
CONVECTION
400°F (preheated)
Bake in ovenproof pan on
Metal Rack for crisper crust.
23-26 minutes
Brownies
20 ounces
26 ounces
CONVECTION
350°F(preheated)
Bake in 9-inch square pan
on Metal Rack.
30 minutes
Frozen Double
Crust Pie
CONVECTION
425°F (preheated)
then 350°F
Bake in metal or ovenproof
pan on Metal Rack.
30-35 minutes
45 minutes
30-35 minutes
40 minutes
Cake Layers
18-25 ounces CONVECTION
Back one layer at a time on
Metal Rack.
325°F (preheated)
Apple Sauce
Cake
18-25 ounces CONVECTION
Use metal 10-cup fluted
tube pan on Metal Rack.
350°F (preheated)
Date Nut
Bread
17 ounces
16 ounces
CONVECTION
350°F (preheated)
Bake in 9x5-inch metal loaf
pan on Metal Rack.
25-30 minutes
Frozen Bread
Dough
CONVECTION
375°F (preheated)
Follow package directions
for thawing and proofing
dough. Bake in metal
greased 81/2 x 41/2 x 21/2 -
inch loaf pan on Metal
Rack.
8-91/2 minutes
Refrigerated
Cookies
20 ounces
CONVECTION
350°F (preheated)
Bake six at a time on metal
round cookie sheet on
Metal Rack.
NOTE: Use the normal position when cooking with the Metal Rack.
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OPERATION
COMBINATION COOKING
INTRODUCTION
Some foods benefit from the combination of cooking by microwave energy and convection heat. This
combination method allows you to take advantage of the speed moisture retention of microwave cooking
and the crisping and browning effect of hot, dry air. For example, microwave energy will speed cooking
and keep meat and poultry moist on the inside while convection heat crisps and browns the surface.
When you use the micro/convection method, your oven will alternate automatically back and forth
between both cooking methods and the results will delight and amaze you.
Your oven has two preprogrammed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and
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MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
COMBINATION
(MICROWAVE/CONVECTION)
microwave energy automatically.
All utensils used for micro/convection cooking must be BOTH microwaveproof and heatproof. Oven-
tempered heatproof glass, china, and pottery that do not have metal trim or glaze are the best choice.
THE METAL RACK MAY BE USED IN COMBINATION COOKING ONLY WHEN SPECIFICALLY
INDICATED IN A RECIPE.
However, METAL PANS MUST NEVER BE PLACED ON THE METAL RACK IN COMBINATION
COOKING. If any metal touches the metal rack during a microwave cycle, arcing may occur and your
oven may be damaged.
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using the Metal Rack, please check the manual for information on proper use.
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a few minutes to complete cooking.
NOTE: During combination baking, some baking utensils may cause arcing when they come in contact
with the oven walls or metal racks. Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when
microwaves come in contact with metal. If arcing occurs, place a heatproof dish between the pan
and the Metal Rack. If arcing occurs with other baking utensils, stop using them for combination
cooking.
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OPERATION
COMBINATION BAKING/ROASTING COMBINATION BAKING/ROASTING
WITHOUT PREHEATING
WITH PREHEATING
To set Combination Baking/Roasting.
To set Combination Baking/Roasting.
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
COMBINATION
COMBINATION
Touch BAKE or ROAST.
Touch BAKE or ROAST.
BAKE
ROAST
BAKE
ROAST
Touch the number for food
temperature.
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a
Touch the number for food
temperature.
Example for 325˚F.
You can enter a
3
2
5
3
2
5
temperature between 150˚F
and 450˚F.
temperature between 150˚F
and 450˚F.
Touch numbers for cooking
time.
Touch numbers for cooking
time.
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.
Example for 20 minutes.
You can enter a time up to
99 minutes 99 seconds.
Touch START.
Touch START.
START
START
After preheating, open the
door, put food in oven and
close the door.
You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching COMBINATION BAKE(when
baking)or COMBINATION ROAST (when roasting).
The cooking temperature will show for two seconds.
NOTE:
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If you open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR during
preheating, preheating will stop.
To resume preheating, close the door and touch
START.
When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature,
four tonus will sound and the oven will automatically
hold that temperature for 30 minutes.
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Touch START.
START
You can see the cooking temperature anytime during
cooking by touching COMBINATION BAKE(when
baking) or COMBINATION ROAST (when roasting).
The cooking temperature will show for two seconds.
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OPERATION
AUTO COMBINATION
AUTO COMBINATION lets you cook with both
microwaves and convection heat, without needing to set
a cooking time or cook power. All you do is choose the
category of the food you are cooking and enter the
weight or quantity.
Auto Combination Chart
Setting
Food
Hamburger
Chicken Piece
Whole Chicken
Turkey
Quantity /Weight You Can Cook
0.3 ~ 2.0 lbs
1
2
3
4
5
6
See the ˝Auto Combination Chart˝ on this page for the
setting available to you.
0.5 ~ 3.0 lbs
2.0 ~ 3.5 lbs
To set Auto Combination.
4.0 ~ 9.0 lbs
STOP
CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR.
Cake
1 layer / 2 layers
1 loaf / 2 loaves
Bread
Touch AUTO COMBI.
AUTO COMBI
Touch numbers for food
category.
Example for setting 1
(Hamburger).
1
Touch numbers for food
weight or quantity.
Example for 1 lb of
Hamburger.
1
0
Touch START.
After preheating, open the
door, put food in oven and
close the door.
START
START
START
Touch START.
At beep open the door, turn
over the food in oven and
close the door.
Touch START to continue.
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USING THE METAL RACK
The Metal Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The
metal rack must not be turned upside-down on the bottom of the oven. You can also use the metal rack
for convection cooking.
INSERTING THE RACK
NORMAL POSITION
Normal position: Insert the rack securely on the rack guides on the side walls of the
oven.
BOTTOM POSITION
Bottom position: Insert the rack securely on the bottom of the oven.
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Use hot pads when removing rack from oven after cooking to prevent burns. Rack may be hot.
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Do not store the metal rack in the oven.
Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven.
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Use rack only in the microwave oven.
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Do not use rack with browning dish.
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Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven.
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Do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first.
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Do not place a metal cooking container on rack when microwave cooking or combination cooking.
Place a microwave-safe plate under container.
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UTENSIL GUIDE
You can use a variety of utensils and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and
to prevent damage to utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking
method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils and materials.
MICROWAVE COMBINATION
CONVECTION
COOKING
MATERIAL
UTENSILS
COOKING
COOKING
Ceramic &
Glass
Ceramic
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Ovenproof, Heat-Tempered,
Microwave-Safe Glassware
Glassware with Metal
Decoration
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
Lead Glass
China
Without Metal Decoration
(Ovenproof and Heat-
Tempered)
YES
YES
Pottery
Plastic
YES
YES
YES
Regular Ovenproof
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
Heat-Tempered Ware
Metal
Bake/Roast Rack
Metal Baking Pan
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
Aluminum
Foil
*
*
YES
Paper
Cups, Plates, Towels
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Straw,
Wicker, Wood
Wax Paper
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Plastic Wrap
YES: Utensils to use
NO: Utensils to avoid
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CARE AND CLEANING
GENERAL
For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the
inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up.
NEVER USE ROUGH POWDERS OR PADS. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the
hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe
dry.
Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces.
Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.
Metal Rack
Remove the metal rack to clean it at the sink.
Use a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry.
Grease Filters
Remove the metal mesh grease filters on the hood bottom cover for washing at the sink. To remove each
filter :
1. Grasp the tab at the end of the filter, as shown.
2. Slide the filter toward each side of the oven.
3. Pull it downward and out.
Use a warm detergent solution, rinse and wipe dry.
DO NOT USE AMMONIA to clean an aluminum mesh filter.
Do not run the hood fan without the filter.
To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock.
The filter should be completely dry before reinstalling into the oven.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Charcoal Filter(Optional) Replacement
If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter needs replacing every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoal filter removes odors and smoke from the vented air. If you start smelling
cooking odors or see some smoke, you need to replace the charcoal filter. Here's how:
1. To order a new charcoal filter, contact your dealers parts department.
2. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
If the screws are not accessible, remove the oven from the wall.
3. Tip the grille forward, then lift it out.
4. Lift the back of the charcoal filter and slide it toward you.
5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.
6. Put the grille back on with the mounting screws.
Work Light Replacement(Cooktop/Countertop Light)
When either bulb in the work light burns out, you will need to replace it with a 30 watt appliance bulb.
1. Disconnect the power at the circuit breaker or unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the phillips head screw from the work light cover. Right side will drop.
3. Unhook tab at left side.
4. Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace with one of the same size and wattage (30 watts).
5. Replace the work light cover and the screw.
6. Reconnect the power.
7. Set the Time of Day (see Page 9).
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
OPERATION
Q. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow during cooking or when the oven door is
open?
A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Perhaps:
The door is not closed & locked. Push the door firmly to be sure that the door is locked properly.
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The light bulb has burned out.
Q. Why does steam come out of the vent grill?
A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the left side vent.
Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?
A. Yes. Never operate the oven empty.
Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A. No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) are made to
allow light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
Q. Why does the "beep" tone sound when a "pad" on the control panel is touched?
A. The "beep" tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.
Q. Can my microwave oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long a period of time?
A. Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to destroy food by overcooking, which may result in
smoke and even possible fire damage to the inside of the oven. It is always best to stay with the oven
while it is cooking. See the "Safety Instructions" on pages 4 and 5.
Q. Why does the hood fan start when I have not pushed the Fan Control Button?
A. The hood fan starts automatically to prevent the oven from overheating.
Q. When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time, it may not work properly. What is
wrong?
A. Only when the oven is plugged in for the first time or when power starts again after a power outage,
the microcomputer in the oven may become scrambled and not work as it was programmed to work.
Unplug the oven from the 120V household outlet and then plug it back in. The microcomputer will
reset and work properly afterward.
Q. Why do I see light reflection around the outer case?
A. This light is from the oven light located outside the cavity.
Q. How can I be sure the oven is turned off when the hood fan is running?
A. The hood fan may be louder than the oven. If you are not sure the oven is off, turn off the hood fan
and check to see if the oven is operating. The oven is designed to turn off automatically when you
open the door.
If, for some reason, you are still not satisfied, have your oven checked.
FOODS
Q. What is wrong when baked foods have a hard, dry, brown spot?
A. A hard, dry, brown spot shows overcooking. Shorten the cooking or reheating time.
Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A. When baking, frying or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk
membrane. To prevent this build-up, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking it.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
CAUTION
Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Q. Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry after cooking?
A. Eggs dry out if they are overcooked. Though you use the same recipe each time, you may need to
vary the cooking time for one of these reasons:
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Eggs vary in size.
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Eggs are at room temperature one time and at refrigerator temperature another time.
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The shape of utensils vary, making cooking time vary also.
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Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
Q. Is it possible to popcorn in a microwave oven?
A. Yes, if using one of the two methods described below.
1. Microwave-popping devices designed for microwave cooking
2. Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that suggests specific times and power outputs
needed for an acceptable final product.
FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THE POPCORN POPPING
PRODUCT AND DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED.
IF THE CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING.
OVERCOOKING COULD RESULT IN AN OVEN FIRE.
CAUTION
Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn.
Q. What is wrong when three potatoes bake thoroughly and the fourth one is still not cooked?
A. The fourth potato may be slightly heavier than the others, and should be cooked 30 to 60 seconds
longer.
Remember to allow space around each potato when baking. Also, for more even cooking, put the
potatoes in a circle.
Q. Why do baked apples sometimes burst during cooking?
A. The peeling has not been removed from the top half of each apple to allow for expansion of the interior
of the apple during cooking. As in regular cooking the interior of the apple expands during cooking.
Q. How do you avoid boilovers?
A. When cooking foods that tend to boil over, use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open door
or press STOP, the food will stop boiling. (Remember to press START again after closing the the door
to restart the cooking cycle.)
Q. Why is standing time necessary after microwave cooking is over?
A. Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly throughout for a few moments after the actual
microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.
Q. Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator?
A. As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time.
Refrigerated foods take more time to cook than foods stored at room temperature.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
You can often correct operating problems yourself. If your microwave oven fails to work properly,locate
the operating problem in the list below and try the solutions listed for each problem.
PROBLEM :
Oven will not start
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Is the power cord plugged in?
Is the door closed?
Is the cooking time set?
Is the temperature set?
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Arcing or Sparking
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Are you using the approved cookware?
Is the oven empty?
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Incorrect time of day
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Have you tried to reset?
Unevenly Cooked Foods
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Are you using the approved cookware?
Were the foods turned or stirred?
Were the foods completely defrosted?
Was the time/cooking power level correct?
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Overcooked Foods
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Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Was the temperature setting correct?
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Undercooked Foods
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Are you using the approved cookware?
Were the foods completely defrosted?
Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Are the ventilation ports clear?
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Improper Defrosting
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Are you using the approved cookware?
Were the foods turned or stirred?
Was the time/cooking power level correct?
Did you use the metal rack?
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MEMO
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Limited Warranty
For Dometic Microwave Models DOTRC11B/W
THE SELLER NAMED BELOW MAKES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY
WITH RESPECT TO THIS DOMETIC MICROWAVE OVEN.
1. This Warranty is made only to the first Purchaser (hereinafter called the "Original Purchaser") who acquires
this product for his own use.
2. This Warranty will be in effect for three years from the date of purchase by the Original Purchaser. It is
suggested that the Original Purchaser retain a copy of the dated bill of sales as evidence of the date of
purchase.
3. This Warranty covers only specified parts which shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use. This Warranty does not cover conditions unrelated to the material and workmanship of
the product. Such unrelated conditions include, but are not limited to (a) faulty installation and any damage
resulting from such; (b) the need for normal maintenance and any damage resulting from the failure to
provide such maintenance; (c) failure to follow Seller's instructions for use of the product, and (d) any
accident to, or misuse of any part of this product and any alteration by anyone other than Seller or the
authorized representative.
4. In order to obtain the benefits of this Warranty, you should return the product which you find defective to
your dealer during the period that this Warranty is in effect. All charges incurred in delivery of the microwave
to Seller must be paid by the Original Purchaser. A copy of the dated bill of sale must accompany the
returned microwave oven.
5. Any item returned in the manner described in paragraph 4 will be examined by your dealer. If it is found that
the microwave is defective in material and workmanship, the Seller will replace the appliance.
6. The Seller does not authorize any person or company to create an warranty obligation or liability on their
behalf.
7. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR IMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
9. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
10. All appliances (except those specifically built for commercial use) are warranted only when installed in
vehicles built to the R.V.I.A and CSA Standards.
Seller in USA
Seller in CANADA
The Dometic Corporation
The Warranty Department
509 South Poplar Street
LaGrange, Indiana 46761
The Dometic Corporation
The Warranty Department
866 Langs Drive
Cambridge, Ontario
Canada N3H 2N7
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