Frigidaire Microwave Oven FFCT1278LS User Manual

Use & Care Manual  
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Counter-Top  
Microwave Oven  
with Convection with  
Convenience Pad  
Welcome.......................................2  
Important Safety Instructions.....3  
Features & Specifications...........8  
Before Operating........................10  
Manual Operation.......................11  
Convenience Operation.............13  
Convection Operation................18  
Grill Operation...........................19  
Combination Operations...........20  
Cooking Charts..........................22  
Care & Cleaning.........................28  
Before You Call..........................29  
Warranty.....................................30  
Questions or for Service Call:  
1-866-312-2117  
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Important Safety Instructions  
CAUTION  
What You Need to  
Know About Safety  
Instructions  
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in  
the Use & Care Guide are not meant to cover all  
possible conditions and situations that may occur.  
Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised  
when installing, maintaining or operating a microwave.  
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe  
the following:  
1. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and  
be hazardous to handle.  
2. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an  
unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure  
may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or  
knife before cooking.  
3. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar foods  
before cooking with microwave energy. When skin  
is pierced, steam escapes evenly.  
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent  
or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do  
not understand.  
4. Do not operate oven without load or food in oven  
cavity.  
5. Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled  
for microwave use. Popping time varies depending  
on oven wattage. Do not continue to heat after  
popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn.  
Do not leave oven unattended.  
Recognize Safety  
Symbols, Words, Labels  
DANGER  
6. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven.  
Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and  
may cause an electrical arc, malfunction, or damage  
to oven.  
DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in  
severe personal injury or death.  
7. Do not use metal utensils in oven.  
8. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible  
materials that are not intended for cooking.  
WARNING  
WARNING
-
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD  
9. When cooking with paper, plastic, or other  
combustible materials, follow manufacturer’s  
recommendations on product use.  
result in severe personal injury or death.  
10. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or  
other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could  
melt and cause paper to ignite.  
CAUTION  
11. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in  
oven. Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause  
container or bag to break. Pierce or open container  
or bag before cooking.  
CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD  
result in minor personal injury.  
12. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician  
or pacemaker manufacturer about effects of  
microwave energy on pacemaker.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Grounding  
Adapter Plugs  
Instructions  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven must be Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle  
grounded and plug must not be altered.  
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the  
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall  
receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.  
Oven MUST be grounded.  
Grounding reduces risk of electric  
shock by providing an escape wire  
for the electric current if an electrical  
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be  
disconnected infrequently:  
short occurs. This oven is equipped  
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly  
recommend against the use of an adapter plug. If you  
still choose to use an adapter (where local codes permit), a  
temporary connection can be made to a properly  
grounded 2-prong wall receptacle using a UL listed adapter,  
available at most hardware stores.  
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding  
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is  
properly installed and grounded. See Installation  
Instructions.  
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding  
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt  
exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.  
Have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make  
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.  
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power  
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a  
three-slot receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a  
separate 60 hertz circuit with the electrical ratting as  
shown in specifications table. When the oven is on a  
circuit with other equipment, an increase in cooking times  
may be required and fuses can be blown.  
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,  
always hold the adapter with one hand. Otherwise, the  
adapter ground terminal may break with repeated use.  
Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a  
proper ground has again been established.  
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be  
disconnected frequently:  
Microwave operates on standard household current, 110-  
120V.  
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations. Frequent  
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the  
adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground  
terminal. Have a qualified electrician replace the 2-prong  
wall receptacle with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle  
before using the appliance.  
Arcing  
If you see arcing, press STOP and correct the problem.  
Arcing is the term for sparks in your microwave oven. Arcing  
is caused by:  
yIncorrect installation of the metal shelf so that it is  
touching the microwave wall.  
yMetal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
yUse of foil which is not molded to the food. (The edges  
act as antennas).  
yOther metals, such a twist ties, poultry pins or metallic-  
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.  
yRecycled paper towels containing small metal pieces  
used in the oven.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
WARNING  
Federal  
Communications  
a. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the  
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or  
tripping over a longer cord.  
b. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in  
their use.  
c. If an extension cord is used:  
Commission Radio  
Frequency Interference  
Statement (U.S.A. Only)  
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.  
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or  
extension cord set should be at least as great as  
the electrical rating of the appliance.  
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-  
wire cord.  
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will  
not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it  
can be tripped over, snagged, or pulled on  
unintentionally.  
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker  
and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven  
is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.  
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:  
Radio Interference  
Ÿ
Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or  
television.  
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause  
interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.  
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or  
eliminated by taking the following measures:  
1) Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.  
2) Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or  
television.  
Ÿ
Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the  
receiver.  
Ÿ
Ÿ
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.  
3) Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the  
receiver.  
4) Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.  
5) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so  
that microwave oven and receiver are on different  
branch circuits.  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or  
television interference caused by unauthorized  
modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility  
of the user to correct such interference.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
WARNING  
Precautions to Avoid  
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be  
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to  
be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible  
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from  
the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD  
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING  
OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS  
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of  
injury to persons:  
Possible Exposure to  
Excessive Microwave  
Energy  
Adhere to the following precautions:  
1. Do not overheat the liquid.  
y DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door  
open since open door operation can result in harmful  
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to  
defeat or tamper with the safety interlock switches.  
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating  
it.  
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
y DO NOT place any object between the oven front face  
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to  
accumulate on sealing surfaces.  
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the  
microwave oven for a short time before removing the  
container.  
y DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door  
gasket. Doing so could cause damage.  
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other  
utensils into the container.  
y DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is  
particularly important that the oven door close properly  
and that there is no damage to:  
1. door (bent),  
2. hinges and latches (broken or loosened),  
3. door seals and sealing surfaces.  
yOven should not be be adjusted or repaired by anyone  
except properly qualified service personnel.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
WARNING  
12.DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety  
precautions should be followed to reduce the  
risk of burns, electric shocks, fire or injury to  
persons or exposure to excessive microwave  
energy.  
13.Keep cord
AWAY
from
HEATED
surfaces.  
14.DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
15.Review the door cleaning instructions in the Care &  
Cleaning section.  
1.
READ ALL
instructions before using oven.  
16.To avoid the risk of fire in the oven cavity, injury to  
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy.  
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO  
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 5.  
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven  
when paper, plastic or other combustible  
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate  
cooking.  
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to  
properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS found on Page 4  
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags  
before placing bag in oven.  
4. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the  
installation instructions in this Use & Care Manual.  
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door  
CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power  
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit  
breaker panel.  
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers -for example, closed jars -are able to explode  
and SHOULD NOT be
HEATED
in this oven.  
d. DO NOT use this oven cavity for storage. DO  
NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or  
food in the cavity when not in use.  
6. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in  
this Use & Care Manual. Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is  
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not  
designed for industrial or laboratory use.  
17.Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able  
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing  
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible  
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from  
the microwave oven is not always present. THIS  
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY  
BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER  
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION  
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM  
PERSONS  
8. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or  
power plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
18.DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.  
9. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced  
ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are  
required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized  
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.  
19.Baby food jars shall be open when heated and  
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in  
order to avoid burns.  
20.DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is  
made for household use only.  
10.DO NOT cover or block any vents or openings on the  
oven.  
11.DO NOT store this oven outdoors. DO NOT use this  
appliance near water -for example, near a kitchen sink,  
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar  
locations.  
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Features & Specifications  
Microwave features  
Window  
Door  
assembly  
AUTO  
COOK  
AUTO  
REHEAT  
DEFROST  
CONVECTION  
GRILL  
COMBINATION  
2
1
3
6
easy set  
4
7
5
8
0
9
POWER  
LEVEL  
TIMER  
Interlock  
system  
POPCORN  
BEVERAGE  
START  
+30 sec  
MELT  
/
KEEP  
WARM  
SOFTEN  
SAFETY  
LOCK  
CLOCK  
STOP  
Turntable  
Shaft  
Turntable  
ring  
Turntable  
glass  
Control  
panel  
assembly  
tray  
Door Latches -  
When door is closed it will  
Removable Turntable Support - The turntable  
support must be in place when using the oven  
automatically shut off. If the door is opened  
while the oven is operating the magnetron  
will automatically shut off.  
NOTE: Rating plate is located on the back of the  
microwave. Oven vent(s) and oven  
light are located on the inside walls of the microwave  
oven.  
Window with Metal Shield - Screen allows you to  
view the cooking while keeping microwaves confined  
within the oven.  
Heating Elements - You can cook frozen convenience  
foods, brown already cooked foods quickly on top, or  
grill foods on the top and bottom.  
Control Panel and Display  
Glass Turntable - Center the tray on the turntable  
support when using the microwave features. Food or  
microwave-safe cookware is placed directly on the  
glass turntable.  
Rack - Used primarily for two-level convection  
baking. Center the rack on the black metal tray.  
(Do not use when performing microwave or  
combination cooking).  
Black Metal Tray - Put food or appropriate cookware  
directly on the black metal tray and place on the  
turntable support when using grilling, convection or  
combination features.  
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Features & Specifications  
Control panel  
(1) Auto Cook  
(2) Auto Reheat  
(3) Defrost  
(4) Convection  
AUTO  
COOK  
AUTO  
REHEAT  
DEFROST  
(5) Grill  
(6) Combination  
CONVECTION  
GRILL  
COMBINATION  
(7) Power Level (10 power levels available)  
(8) Timer  
2
1
3
(9) Popcorn  
easy set  
(10) Beverage  
4
7
5
8
0
6
(11) Keep Warm  
9
(12) Melt/Soften  
POWER  
LEVEL  
(13) START/+30 sec. ~ Begin cooking time or add time to  
TIMER  
cooking.  
(14) Safety Lock  
POPCORN  
BEVERAGE  
START  
(15) Clock  
+30 sec  
MELT /  
SOFTEN  
KEEP  
WARM  
(16) Easy Set (6 instant settings)  
(17) Number Pads (0-9)  
SAFETY  
LOCK  
(18) STOP ~ Before cooking: clears all previous settings.  
CLOCK  
STOP  
During cooking: press this pad once to pause  
cooking function, press this pad twice to cancel  
cooking and any other entries.  
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Before Op  
erating  
Learn more about your  
microwave oven  
Setting the clock  
splay for 9:00 AM  
Example: setting clock di  
CLOCK  
CLOCK  
1. Touch CLOCK pad.  
CAUTION  
2. Enter time using number pads.  
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damagedo  
not operate the microwave oven empty
3. Touch CLOCK pad again.  
4. Press 1 for AM and 2 for PM  
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damagedo  
not use stonewarealuminum foil, metal utensilsor met-  
al trimmed utensils in the microwave oven
Microwave utensil guide  
Use  
Do not use  
Oven proof glass (specifically  
treated for high intensity heat):  
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,  
cake plates, liquid measuring cups,  
casseroles and bowls without  
Metal utensils:  
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven  
cooking. Also, avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal  
utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.  
Metal decoration:  
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.  
metallic trim.  
China:  
Bowls, cups, serving plates and  
platters without metallic trim.  
Aluminum foil:  
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and  
may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs  
and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls of  
the oven cavity and door of the microwave.  
Plastic:  
Plastic wrap (as a cover) - lay the  
plastic wrap loosely over the dish  
and press it to the sides. Vent  
plastic wrap by turning back one  
edge slightly to allow excess steam  
to escape. The dish should be deep  
enough so that the plastic wrap will  
not touch the food. Use plastic  
dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer  
containers and plastic bags for short  
cooking times. Use these with care  
because the plastic may soften from  
the heat of the food.  
Wood:  
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you  
use them in the microwave oven. Baskets made of wood will react in the  
same way.  
Tightly covered utensils:  
e sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered cookware.  
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking.  
Tightly closed pouches may explode.  
Brown paper:  
Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and can burn.  
Paper:  
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper  
napkins and paper plates with no  
metallic trim or design. Look for the  
manufacturer’s label for any special  
instructions for use in the  
Flawed or chipped cooking utensils:  
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven.  
Metal twist ties:  
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and  
could cause a fire.  
microwave oven.  
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Manual Op  
eration  
Setting the timer  
Example: setting timer for 5 minutes  
Heating with high power level  
Example: to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds at 100%  
power:  
1. Touch Timer pad once.  
1. Use the number pads to enter desired  
heating time (cook time may be set up to  
99 minutes and 99 seconds).  
2. Enter desired time using number pads.  
(timer may be set up to 99 minutes and  
99 seconds).  
NOTE: For time sets that start with numbers 1 - 6, the  
remaining numbers must be entered within 1  
second from the first key press, otherwise the  
Easy Set time will be used.  
3. Touch START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
2. Touch START/+30sec pad.  
Safety Lock  
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave  
from being accidentally started or used by children.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps  
The safety lock feature is very useful when cleaning the  
control panel. The lock will prevent accidental programming  
when wiping the control panel.  
Heating with lower power levels  
Example: to set the safety lock ON:  
Using the highest power level to heat foods does not  
always give the best results when some types of food need  
slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods or custards.  
Your oven has nine other power levels you may choose.  
Touch and hold the Safety Lock pad for more  
than 3 seconds. The lock icon will appear in the  
display window with 1 beep.  
hold for 3  
seconds  
Example: to heat for 4 minutes and 30 seconds at 70%  
power:  
“LOCKED” will be displayed.  
Example: to change the safety lock from ON to OFF  
POWER  
LEVEL  
1. Press Power Level pad.  
Touch and hold the Safety Lock pad for more  
than 3 seconds. The lock icon will disappear in  
the display window with 1 beep.  
2. Use the number keys to change  
the power level to 7.  
hold for 3  
seconds  
“UNLOCK” will be displayed.  
3. Press START/+30sec pad.  
Using Easy Set  
4. Enter cook time.  
5. Press START/+30sec pad.  
Microwave heating or cooking may be quickly set at 100% powe  
level for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 minutes. Use the number keys 1, 2, 3, 4,  
5 or 6 to choose the desired minutes of cook time (this option will  
only work using the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 numeric pads.)  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Example: to quickly heat for 2 minutes at 100% power:  
Touch number pad for desired minute(s). The  
microwave will start after 1 second delay.  
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Manual Operation  
Heating with multiple cooking stages  
Adding cook time (+30sec)  
For best results, some microwave recipes call for different  
power levels or different lengths of time for cooking. Your  
microwave may be set to change from one stage to another  
automatically (2 stages maximum).  
Pressing the START/+30sec pad once starts 30 seconds of  
cooking at a 100% power level.  
Pressing the START/+30sec pad during cooking adds 30  
seconds (for each press) to the cook time..  
Example: to cook food at 80%power for 3 minutes and  
then 50% power for 6 minutes 30 seconds:  
Example: to add 1 minute of cook tim  
level of 100%:  
e at the power  
POWER  
LEVEL  
1. Press START/+30sec pad 2 times.  
1. Press Power Level pad.  
NOTE: The “+30sec” function is not available when using  
the “weight defrost” or any of the “convenience  
operation” features.  
2. Use the number pads to enter power level  
for the 1st stage - 80% power.  
3. Press START/+30 sec pad.  
Setting Defrost by Weight  
Example: to defrost 0.5 lbs. of food using the automatic  
defrost cycle (cook time determined automatically)  
4. Use the number pads to enter heating  
time for the 1st stage (cook time may be  
set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).  
1. Press Defrost pad.  
2. Press 2.  
3. Use the number pads to enter weight of  
food to defrost in pounds. You may enter  
weight from 0.5 to 6.5 pounds.  
POWER  
LEVEL  
5. Press Power Level for the 2nd stage.  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to  
signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged.  
6. Use the number pads to enter power level  
for the 2nd stage. (50% power)  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
7. Press START/+30 sec pad.  
NOTE: The weight amount must be a valid entry for this  
feature to start. A valid weight entry is 0.5 to 6.5 pounds A  
decimal point is assumed before the last digit enter. For  
example, enter 5 for 0.5 pounds and enter 50 for 5.0  
pounds.  
8. Use the number pads to enter heating  
time for the 2nd stage (cook time may be  
set up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).  
9. Press START/+30 sec pad.  
Setting Defrost by Time  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Example: to defrost food with the automatic defrost  
cycle for 5 minutes:  
NOTE:  
1. The “Convenience operation” can’t be set as one of  
multiple cooking.  
1. Press Defrost pad.  
2. Press 1.  
2. If the 1st stage is the set defrost feature, the 2nd stage  
can’t be set to Defrost again. If one of the stages is  
weight defrost, that will be the 1st stage when cooking  
starts.  
3. Use the number pads to enter desired defrost time  
(defrost time may be set up to 99 minutes and 99  
seconds).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to  
signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
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Convenience Operations  
Popcorn  
Keep Warm  
CAUTION  
The Keep Warm feature maintains food at a warm  
temperature for a period of 30 minutes.  
DO NOT leave microwave oven unattended while pop-  
ping corn.  
1. Press Keep Warm pad. 30 minutes appears in the display  
The popcorn feature lets you pop 3 different commercially  
packaged microwave popcorn sized bags. Use the table  
below to determine the setting to use:  
field and the microwave auto-starts.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Amount  
3.5 oz. (default)  
3.0 oz.  
Press popcorn pad  
Melt / Soften  
The melt/soften feature can be used to melt or soften butter,  
chocolate, ice cream and cream cheese.  
1
2
3
See the table for specific settings to use.  
1.75 oz.  
Melt / Soften Item  
Butter - 2 Tbsp  
Number Pad  
1
2
3
Example: to pop a 3.0 oz. bag of popcorn automatically:  
Butter - 1/2 cup  
1. Press POPCORN pad 2 times (refer to table above).  
2. Press START/+30 sec pad  
Chocolate - 4 oz.(square)  
Chocolate - 8 oz.(chips)  
Ice Cream - 1 pint  
4
5
6
7
8
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Ice Cream - 1/2 gallon  
Cream Cheese - 3 oz.  
Cream Cheese - 8 oz.  
Beverage  
The beverage feature heats 1, 2, or 3 cups of beverage.  
Use the table below to determine the setting to use.  
1. Press Melt / Soften pad.  
2. Using the table above, press the appropriate number  
pad.  
Amount  
Press beverage pad  
3. Press START/+30 sec pad.  
1 cup (120 ml) default  
1
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
2 cups (240 ml)  
3 cups (360 ml)  
2
3
1. Press beverage pad (1, 2, or 3 times- refer to table to  
change number of servings).  
2. Press START/+30 sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
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Convenience Operation  
Auto Cook  
Baked Potato  
The potato feature cooks 1,2, or 3 potatoes automatically  
(cooking times based on 8-24 oz.) Use the table below to  
determine the setting to use:  
Fresh Veggies  
The fresh veggies feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 servings of  
veggies automatically. Use the table below to determine  
the setting to use.  
Press # 3 Pad  
Amount  
Amount  
Press #1 Pad  
1 serving-4 oz. (default)  
2 servings-8 oz.  
Once  
1 potato (default)  
2 potatoes  
Once  
Twice  
Twice  
3 servings-16 oz.  
Three Times  
3 potatoes  
Three Times  
1. Press the Auto Cook pad.  
2. Press 3.  
1. Press the Auto Cook pad.  
2. Press 1.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series  
of beeps. If additional  
of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manua  
lly.  
time is needed, continue cooking manua  
lly.  
Notes:  
Frozen Entree  
The frozen entree feature allows you to cook frozen entrees  
that are 9, 12, or 18 ounces. Use the table below to  
determine the setting to use:  
Before cooking, pierce potato sk  
ins with fork 5-6 times.  
of a paper towel-lined  
Place potatoes around the edge  
turntable.  
Do not cover potatoes.  
Let potatoes stand for about 5 minu  
tes after the micro-  
cooking process.  
Amount  
9 oz. (default)  
12 oz.  
Press # 4 Pad  
Once  
wave has finished to complete the  
Twice  
Frozen Veggies  
The frozen veggies feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 servings of  
frozen veggies automatically. Use table below to determine  
the setting to use.  
18 oz.  
Three Times  
1. Press the Auto Cook pad.  
2. Press 4.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
Amount  
Press # 2 Pad  
Once  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
1 serving - 4 oz. (default)  
2 servings - 8 oz.  
3 servings -16 oz.  
Twice  
Notes:  
Three Times  
ALWAYS be sure to follow the directions that are  
specific for the microwave oven that is printed on the  
packaging for the food being prepared. Many times  
there are special instructions to follow in order to  
achieve best results.  
1. Press the Auto Cook pad.  
2. Press 2.  
Be careful when removing the film covers after cooking  
frozen convenience foods. Remove facing away from  
you to avoid steam burns.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
If the food is not done when the cook time is done, fin-  
ish cooking manually.  
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Convenience Operation  
Auto Cook  
Fish / Seafood (frozen)  
Meat (frozen)  
The meat feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 servings of meat  
automatically. Use the table below to determine the setting  
to use:  
The seafood feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 servings of seafood  
automatically. Use the table below to determine the setting  
to use:  
Press #5 pad  
Amount  
Press #6 pad  
Amount  
1 serving-4 oz. (default)  
2 servings-8 oz.  
Once  
1 serving-8 oz. (default)  
Once  
Twice  
Twice  
2 servings-12 oz.  
3 servings-16 oz.  
3 servings-16 oz.  
Three Times  
Three Times  
1. Press the Auto Cook pad.  
2. Press 5.  
1. Press the Auto Cook pad.  
2. Press 6.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
Notes:  
Notes:  
Break meat apart in glass bowl or container.  
Cover meat with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Arrange fish in a single layer.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Be sure to leave  
Juices should be clear when finished cooking, then  
enough space in the venting or lid for steam to escape.  
drain.  
About mid-way through the displayed cook time, press  
STOP t o pause the cooking and turn over the  
fish; after turning, press START/+30sec to continue  
cooking with the remaining cook time displayed.  
Once cooking has begun and the meat begins to thaw,  
press STOP pad once to pause; open oven door and  
mix. Press START/+30sec pad to resume cooking.  
Bacon  
The bacon feature cooks from 1-3 servings (2-6  
slices) of bacon automatically.  
NOTE: Be sure to separate the slices before cooking.  
1. Press the Auto Cook pad.  
2. Press 7.  
Press #7 pad  
Amount  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
2 slices (default)  
Once  
4 slices  
6 slices.  
Twice  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps. If additional  
time is needed, continue cooking manually.  
Three Times  
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Convenience Operation  
Auto Reheat  
Pizza  
Dinner Plate  
The Dinner Plate feature allows you to reheat a 9, 12 or 18  
oz. meal.  
The Auto Reheat feature lets you reheat 1, 2, or 3 slices of  
pizza automatically (based on 4.0-14.0 oz. portion). Use  
the table below to determine the setting to use.  
Press #1 Pad  
Amount  
Press # 3 Pad  
Once  
Amount  
Once  
4 oz.(default)  
9 oz. (default)  
Twice  
Twice  
8 oz.  
12 oz.  
18 oz.  
Three Times  
14 oz.  
Three Times  
1. Press Auto Reheat pad.  
2. Press 1.  
1. Press Auto Reheat pad.  
2. Press 3.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Pasta  
Brea  
d
The Auto Reheat feature allows you to reheat 1 - 3 servings The bread reheat feature heats 1, 2, or 3 servings of bread  
of pasta automatically. Use the table below to determine  
the setting to use.  
(2 - 6 slices or equivalent). Use the table below to  
determine the setting to use.  
Press # 2 Pad  
Amount  
Press # 4 Pad  
Amount  
Once  
Once  
1 serving - 8 oz. (default)  
2 slices (default)  
Twice  
Twice  
2 servings - 14 oz.  
4 slices  
Three Times  
Three Times  
6 slices  
3 servings - 22 oz.  
NOTE: The serving sizes include sauces that are  
combined with pasta.  
1. Press Auto Reheat pad.  
2. Press 4.  
1. Press Auto Reheat pad.  
2. Press 2.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
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Convenience Operation  
Auto Reheat  
Soup  
Ha  
m
burge  
The hamburger feature cooks 1, 2, or 3 hamburger.  
Use the table below to determine the setting to use.  
r
The soup reheat feature heats 1, 2, or 3 servings of soup.  
Use the table below to determine the setting to use.  
Amount  
Press # 5 pad  
Amount  
Press # 7 pad  
Once  
oz. (default)  
oz.  
Once  
1 serving - 7 oz. (200 ml)(default)  
1 hamburger - 5  
Twice  
Twice  
2 servings - 14 oz. (400 ml)  
3 servings - 21 oz. (600 ml)  
2 hamburgers - 10  
Three Times  
g
3 hambur ers - 16 oz.  
Three Times  
1. Press Auto Reheat pad.  
2. Press 7.  
1. Press Auto Reheat pad.  
2. Press 5.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
Chicken Nuggets (frozen)  
The chicken nugget reheat feature heats 1, 2, or 3 servings  
of chicken nuggets. Use the table below to  
determine the setting to use.  
Amount  
Press # 6 pad  
Once  
(default)  
8 oz.  
12 oz.  
16 oz.  
Twice  
Three Times  
1. Press Auto Reheat pad.  
2. Press 6.  
3. Enter quantity (refer to table).  
4. Press START/+30sec pad.  
When finished, you will hear a series of beeps.  
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Convection Cooking With  
Preheating  
CAUTION  
When using the combination features, remember the oven  
door and dishes will be very hot!  
Example: Use the Convection feature to cook food for  
°F  
20 minutes at 325  
after preheating:  
Using the Convection Feature  
1. Press Convection pad. Display shows ”ENTER OVEN  
TEMP 250-450”.  
The convection cooking process uses a heating element to  
elevate the temperature of the air inside the oven. You  
may set any oven temperature from 250o F to 450o F.  
A fan gently circulates the heated air throughout the  
oven, over and around the food. This cooking  
method produces golden brown exteriors and rich  
moist interiors.  
2. Press 3, 2, 5. Display shows “TOUCH START TO  
PREHEAT OR ENTER COOKING TIME”.  
3. Touch START/+30 sec. Display shows “PREHEAT”,  
during the preheating process.  
NOTE: The oven will beep when the preheat  
temperature is reached. Display shows “PLACE FOOD  
IN OVEN”  
Because the heated air is constantly moving, (not  
permitting cooler air to develop around the food), some  
foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.  
4. Open the door and place food inside and then close  
door. Display shows “ENTER COOKING TIME”  
NOTE: Use the rack only when doing two-level baking.  
Otherwise, place food or oven-safe dish directly on metal  
tray.  
5. Press 2, 0, 0, 0. Display shows “TOUCH START”.  
6. Touch START/+30.sec  
pad.  
When cooking is complete, you will hear series of beeps  
every 10 seconds until STOP is pressed or the door is  
opened. The display will show “END” until then.  
Convection Cooking Without  
Preheating  
Example: Use the Convection feature to cook food for  
20 minutes at 325 °F without preheating:  
1. Open the door and place food inside and then close  
door.  
2. Press Convection pad. Display shows ”ENTER OVEN  
TEMP 250-450”.  
3. Press 3, 2, 5. Display shows “TOUCH START TO  
PREHEAT OR ENTER COOKING TIME”.  
4. Press 2, 0, 0, 0. Display shows “TOUCH START”.  
5. Touch START/+30 sec pad.  
When cooking is complete, you will hear series of beeps  
every 10 seconds until STOP is pressed or the door is  
opened.  
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Grill Operations  
Grill-1 Cooking  
CAUTION  
When using the combination features, remember the oven  
door and dishes will be very hot!  
The Grill-1 feature uses both the top and bottom heating  
elements in the cooking process.  
Example: Use the Grill-1 feature to cook food for 20  
minutes:  
Using the Grill Feature  
Make sure the turntable support and the black metal  
1. Press Grill pad. Display shows ”SEE LABEL ENTER 1  
tray are in place when grilling.  
OR 2”.  
2. Press 1. Displays shows “ENTER GRILL TIME”.  
The grilling features use direct heat from the heating  
elements located at the top and bottom of the oven to cook  
fresh and frozen foods.  
3. Press 2, 0, 0, 0 (or other desired cooking time). Display  
shows “TOUCH START”.  
4. Touch START/+30sec pad.  
CAUTION: When you use the grilling features,  
remember that the oven door and dishes will be very  
hot!  
When cooking is complete, you will hear series of beeps  
every 10 seconds until STOP is pressed or the door is  
opened.  
Oven mitts or potholders will be needed to handle the  
hot cookware.  
Place food or cookware directly on the black metal tray  
when cooking.  
Grill-2 Cooking  
Use the black metal tray in the same manner you would  
use a shallow baking pan or baking tray.  
The Grill-2 feature uses only the top heating elements in the  
cooking process.  
You can use non-metal casserole dishes, pie plates  
and other heat-safe cookware. Place them directly on  
the black metal tray.  
Example: Use the Grill-2 feature to cook food for 20  
minutes:  
Select a size of cookware that will rotate easily.  
Place the black metal tray directly on the turntable  
ENTER 1  
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Do not use cookware or coverings made of paper,  
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Combination - 1 (with Preheating)  
CAUTION  
When using the combination features, remember the oven  
door and dishes will be very hot!  
Example: Use the Combination-1 feature to cook food  
for 20 minutes at 325°F after preheating.  
Combination Cooking  
1. Press Combination pad. Display shows ”SEE LABEL  
ENTER 1 TO 3”.  
The Combination feature offers 3 different modes of  
operation.  
2. Press 1. Display shows “ENTER OVEN TEMP 250-  
450”.  
Combination 1 - Convection / Microwave  
Combination 2 - Grill 1 / Microwave  
Combination 3 - Grill 2 / Microwave  
3. Press 3, 2, 5 (or other desired temperature). Display  
shows “TOUCH START TO PREHEAT OR ENTER  
COOKING TIME”.  
4. Touch START/+30sec  
pad. Display shows “PREHEAT”,  
during the preheating process.  
NOTE: The oven will beep when the preheat  
temperature is reached. Display shows “PLACE FOOD  
IN OVEN”  
Combination - 1 Cooking  
Combination 1 Cooking offers the best features of  
microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves  
cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air  
browns foods beautifully. Any oven, temperature from  
250° F to 450° F may be set.  
5. Open the door and place food inside and then close  
door. Display shows “ENTER COOKING TIME”  
6. Press 2, 0, 0, 0. Display shows “TOUCH START”.  
7. Touch START/+30sec  
pad .  
When cooking is complete, you will hear series of beeps  
every 10 seconds until STOP is pressed or the door is  
opened. The display will show “END” until then.  
Combination - 1 (without  
Preheating)  
Example: Use the Combination-1 feature to cook food  
for 20 minutes at 325° F without preheating.  
1. Open the door and place food inside and then close  
door.  
2. Press Combination pad. Display shows “SEE LABEL  
ENTER 1 TO 3”.  
3. Press 1. Display shows “ENTER OVEN TEMP 250 -  
450 ”.  
4. Press 3, 2, 5. Display shows “TOUCH START TO  
PREHEAT OR ENTER COOKING TIME”.  
5. Press 2, 0, 0, 0. Display shows “TOUCH START”.  
6. Touch START/+30sec pad.  
When cooking is complete, you will hear series of beeps  
every 10 seconds until STOP is pressed or the door is  
opened. The display will show “END” until then.  
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Combination Operation  
Combination - 2 Cooking  
Combination - 3 Cooking  
Combination-2 cooking uses a combination of microwave  
and heat from the top and bottom elements to cook food  
evenly throughout.  
Combination-3 cooking uses a combination of microwave  
and heat from the top element to brown food on top while  
cooking evenly throughout.  
.NOTE: Make sure the turntable support and black metal  
.NOTE: Make sure the turntable support and black metal  
tray are in place when using the Combination - 2 feature.  
tray are in place when using the Combination - 3 feature.  
Example: Use the Combination-3 feature to cook food  
for 20 minutes.  
Example: Use the Combination-2 feature to cook food  
for 20 minutes.  
1. Open the door and place food inside and then close  
door.  
1. Open the door and place food inside and then close  
door.  
2. Press Combination pad. Display shows ”SEE LABEL  
2. Press Combination pad. Display shows ”SEE LABEL  
ENTER 1 TO 3”.  
ENTER 1 TO 3”.  
3. Press 2. Display shows “ENTER GRILL TIME”.  
4. Press 2, 0, 0, 0. Display shows “TOUCH START”.  
5. Touch START/+30sec pad.  
3. Press 3. Display shows “ENTER GRILL TIME”.  
4. Press 2, 0, 0, 0. Display shows “TOUCH START”.  
5. Touch START/+30 sec pad.  
When cooking is complete, you will hear series of beeps  
every 10 seconds until STOP is pressed or the door is  
opened. The display will show “END” until then.  
When cooking is complete, you will hear series of beeps  
every 10 seconds until STOP is pressed or the door is  
opened. The display will show “END” until then.  
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Cooking Charts  
Cooking meat in your microwave  
Be sure to place prepared meats on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Start cooking the meat fat  
side down and if necessary, use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas. After cooking,  
check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time. Please note that the  
temperatures in the following charts are temperature at removal time; the temperature will rise during the standing period.  
Meat  
Power level  
Cook time  
Directions  
Ÿ Roast beef boneless High (10) for  
12-17 min./lb. For  
160° F (Medium)  
Place roast beef fat-side down on roasting rack.  
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way  
through cooking. Let stand * 10-15 minutes.  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
first 5 minutes,  
then medium (5)  
14-19 min./lb. For  
170° F (Well Done)  
Roast pork boneless High (10) for  
15-20 min/lb. For 170°  
F (Well Done)  
Place roast pork fat-side down on roasting rack.  
Cover with wax paper. Turn over half way  
through cooking. Let stand * 10-15 minutes.  
or bone-in  
first 5 minutes,  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
then medium (5)  
* Expect a 10° F rise in the temperature during the standing period.  
Meat  
Beef  
Doneness  
Remove from oven  
After standing (10-15 min.)  
Medium  
Well Done  
150° F  
160° F  
150° F  
160° F  
Pork  
Medium  
Well Done  
150° F  
160° F  
150° F  
160° F  
Poultry  
Dark meat  
Light meat  
170° F  
160° F  
170° F  
160° F  
Cooking poultry in your microwave  
Be sure to place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Cover poultry with wax paper to  
prevent splattering. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas, or areas that start to  
overcook. After cooking, check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.  
Poultry  
Cook time / power level  
Directions  
Ÿ Whole chicken  
Cook time: 7-10 min. / lb.  
180° F dark meat  
170° F light meat  
Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with  
wax paper. Turn over half way through cooking. Cook until  
juices run clear and meat near bone is no longer pink. Let  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
Power level: medium high (7) stand for 5-10 min.  
Chicken pieces  
(up to 4 lbs.)  
Cook time: 7-10 min. / lb.  
180° F dark meat  
170° F light meat  
Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with thickest portions  
toward the inside of dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over  
half way through cooking. Cook until juices run clear and meat  
Power level: medium high (7) near bone is no longer pink. Let stand for 5-10 min.  
Cooking eggs in your microwave  
Ÿ
Cook eggs just until set; they will become tough if  
overcooked.  
Ÿ
Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard-  
cooked eggs in the shell; they can explode.  
Ÿ
Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.  
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arts  
Cooking Ch  
Suggested power levels for cooking  
Suggestions for getting  
the best results  
The 11 power levels available with this microwave will help  
you to adjust to the power output best suited for the food  
type you are preparing. As with any food preparation in the  
microwave, it is best to follow the microwave instructions  
that are printed on food packaging.  
To help you achieve the best possible results from your  
microwave oven, read the following suggestions below;  
Storage temperature  
Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer  
to cook than the same foods would at room temperature.  
Thetablebelowprovidessuggestedpowerlevelsforvarious  
types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave.  
Size  
Power Microwave  
Use to prepare when:  
Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones. Pieces  
similar in size and shape will cook more evenly when  
cooked together. For more even results, reduce the  
power levels when cooking large pieces of food.  
level  
output  
10  
High  
100%  
Boiling water  
Cooking ground beef  
Making candy  
Cooking fresh fruits & vegetables  
Cooking fish & poultry  
Preheating browning dish  
Reheating beverages  
Cooking bacon slices  
Natural moisture  
Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave  
energy heats water molecules very efficiently.  
Stirring  
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetable from the  
outside to the center to distribute the heat more evenly.  
This will allow the food to cook faster. Constant stirring is  
not necessary.  
9
90%  
Reheating meat slices quickly  
Saute onions, celery & green  
peppers  
8
7
80%  
70%  
All reheating  
Cooking scrambled eggs  
Turn over items  
Turn over foods such as pork chops, roasts or whole  
cauliflower halfway through the cook time. This will help  
to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.  
Cooking breads & cereal products  
Cooking cheese dishes & veal  
Cakes, muffins, brownies &  
cupcakes  
Food placement  
Place delicate areas of food items, such as asparagus  
tips, toward the center of the turntable tray.  
6
5
60%  
50%  
Cooking pasta  
Food arrangement  
Cooking meats & whole poultry  
Cooking custard  
Cooking spare ribs, rib roast &  
sirloin roast  
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces  
or salmon, with the thicker or meatier parts toward the  
outside of the turntable tray.  
Let the food stand  
4
3
40%  
30%  
Cooking less tender cuts of meat  
Reheating frozen packages foods  
After removing the food from the microwave, cover the  
food with foil or a casserole lid and let it stand to finish  
cooking. This will help the food finish in the center and  
avoids overcooking the out edges. The length of stand  
time depends on the density and surface area of the  
food items.  
Thawing meat, poultry & seafood  
Cooking small quantities of food  
Finish cooking casseroles, stew &  
some sauces.  
2
1
20%  
10%  
Softening butter & cream cheese  
Heating small amounts of food  
Wrapping in paper towels or waxed paper  
Sandwiches and many other food types containing pre-  
baked bread should be wrapped prior to placing in the  
microwave to help prevent the food items fro drying out  
while heating.  
Softening ice cream  
Raise yeast dough  
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Cooking Cha  
Convenience cooking suggestions  
Convenience Category  
Amount  
Suggestions  
Popcorn  
1.75 oz,  
3.0 oz,  
3.5 oz.  
Cook a single “microwave-only” bag of popcorn at a time. Use caution when  
removing and opening the hot popcorn bag from the oven. Let microwave  
oven cool down at least 5 minutes before using again.  
Beverage  
1 2 3  
Cups  
120, 240,  
360 ml.  
Use a microwave-safe measuring cup or mug; do not cover. Place the  
beverage in the microwave. After heating, stir well. Let oven cool for at least  
5 minutes before using again. Beverages heated with the beverage  
category may be very hot. Remove the container with care.  
Microwave Terms  
Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing Is caused by:  
Ÿ The metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.  
Ÿ The metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
Ÿ Foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).  
Ÿ Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.  
Ÿ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.  
Covering  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic  
wrap or covering with waxed paper allows excess steam to escape.  
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When  
micro waving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on  
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.  
Standing Time  
Venting  
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish  
cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a  
microwave cake is not placed on a cooling rack.  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so  
excess steam can escape.  
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Cooking vegetables in your microwave  
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When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with  
a lid or vented microwavable plastic wrap.  
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Vegetables should be washed just before cooking.  
Rarely is extra water needed. If dense vegetables such  
as potatoes, carrots and greens are being cooked, add  
about ¼ cup of water.  
Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash,  
eggplant, etc., should have their skin pricked in several  
locations before cooking to prevent them from bursting.  
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Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.)  
will cook faster than larger vegetables.  
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For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole  
vegetables halfway through the cook time.  
Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or  
corn on the cob, should be arranged in a circle on the  
turntable before cooking. The vegetables cook more  
evenly if turned over halfway through cooking.  
Most of the time, the denser the food the longer the  
required standing time. For example, a baked potato  
should stand for 5 minutes before serving, while a dish of  
peas may be served immediately.  
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Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with  
the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and  
the tips toward the center.  
Cooking seafood in your microwave  
Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. Be sure to always cook fish until it flakes easily  
with a fork. Use a tight cover to steam fish; a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides less steaming. And be  
sure not to overcook fish; check it for doneness at a minimum cooking time before cooking longer.  
Seafood  
Cook time/power level Directions  
Fish steaks  
Up to 1½ lbs.  
Cook time: 7-11 min./lb.  
Power level: med-high  
(7)  
Arrange fish on roasting rack with meaty portions towards the outside of rack.  
Cover with wax paper. Turn over and rearrange halfway through cook time.  
Cook until fish flakes easily with fork. Let stand 3-5 mins.  
Fishfillets  
Cook time: 4-8 min./lb.  
Arrange fillets in a baking dish, turning any thin pieces under. Cover with wax  
paper. If over ½ inch thick, turn over and rearrange halfway through cook  
time. Cook until fish flakes easily with fork. Let stand 2-3 mins.  
Up to 1½ lbs. Power level: med-high  
(7)  
Cook time: 4-6½ min./lb.  
Power level: med-high  
(7)  
Shrimp  
Up to 1½ lbs.  
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering. Cover with  
wax paper. Cook until firm and opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times. Let stand 5  
mins.  
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Defrosting tips  
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The shape of the package will alter the defrosting time.  
Shallow rectangular food packets defrost more quickly  
than a deep frozen block of food.  
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When using the defrost weight feature, the weight  
entered should always be (valid entries are from 4 to 100  
ounces).  
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Use both defrost weight and defrost time features for  
raw food items only. Defrosting gives best results when  
food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly  
from a true freezer). If the 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 or  
lower cook time to prevent cooking the food.  
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Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated  
frozen pieces of food defrost better.  
Shield warm areas of food with small pieces of foil if they  
start to become warm.  
You may use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield food  
items like chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails, but do not  
allow the foil to touch the oven cavity walls when  
defrosting.  
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If the frozen food is stored outside the freezer for up to  
20 minutes, enter a reduced cook time or weight.  
Defrosting suggestions for meats  
For best results, please read these suggestions when defrosting meats..  
Meat  
Normal amount  
Suggestions  
Roast beef or pork  
2.5 to 6 lbs.  
(40 to 96 oz.)  
Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food  
over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil.  
Let stand, covered for 15-30 minutes.  
Steaks, chops or fish  
0.5 to 3 lbs.  
(8 to 48 oz.)  
After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or thawed  
portions of food, shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil.  
Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand,  
covered for about 5 to 10 minutes.  
Ground meat  
After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.  
Let stand, covered with foil for 5 to 10 minutes.  
0.5 to 3 lbs.  
(8 to 48 oz.)  
Whole chicken  
(40 to 96 oz.)  
2.5 to 6 lbs.  
Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Startdefrosting with the breast  
side down.Afterthe 1ststage, turn the chicken overand shield any  
warmportions with narrow strips ofaluminumfoil.Afterthe 2nd stage,  
again shield any warmportions with narrow strips ofaluminumfoil. Let  
stand, covered, for30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator.  
After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are  
nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.  
Chicken pieces  
0.5 to 3 lbs.  
(8 to 48 oz.)  
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Grill (Uses both Top and Bottom Heaters)  
Food Type  
Serving Size  
Cooking Time Options/Comments  
Boneless Chicken Breasts  
2 large (6-7 oz.)  
20 min.  
16 min.  
15 min.  
17 min.  
19 min.  
15 min.  
Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after  
13 min.  
Boneless Pork Chops  
Rib Eye Steaks (Medium)  
Strip Steaks (Medium)  
Filet Mignon (Medium)  
Hamburger  
2 (4-5 oz.each)  
2 (3/4” thick)  
Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after  
8 min.  
Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after  
12 min.  
2 (½-3/4” thick)  
2 (1” thick)  
Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after  
12 min.  
Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after  
12 min.  
2 (4 oz. each)  
2 (5-6 oz. each)  
Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after  
10 min.  
Salmon Filets  
13 min.  
9 min.  
Shrimp  
½ lb.  
Pizza(Frozen) Regular Crust  
12” pizza  
19 min.  
Pizza(Frozen) Rising Crust  
12” pizza  
25 min.  
20 min.  
10 min.  
Pizza(Frozen) Deep Dish Singles 2 pizzas  
Grilled Cheese Singles  
2 sandwiches  
Turn over after 7 min.  
Grill (Uses Top Heater Only) for Browning  
Food Type  
Serving Size  
Cooking Time  
Options/Comments  
Cheese Sticks (Frozen)  
2 servings (4 sticks)  
11 min.  
Place food in star pattern on  
tray.  
Combination (Uses both Microwave Power and Convection Heat)  
Food Type  
Serving Size  
Cooking Time  
Options/Comments  
Baked Potatoes  
8-10 oz. each  
30 min.  
Preheat oven to 400°F, use  
default microwave PL4.  
Whole Chicken  
3-4 lbs.  
55 min.  
Preheat oven to 375°F., use  
default microwave PL4.  
Combination (Uses both Microwave Power and Grill Heaters)  
Food Type  
Serving Size  
Cooking Time  
Options/Comments  
Fish Sticks (Frozen)  
2 servings (12 sticks)  
5 min.  
Use microwave PL3, Grill 1;  
place food in star pattern.  
Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)  
Crinkle-cut Fries  
2 servings (10 nuggets)  
2 servings  
3 min.`  
10 min.  
8 min.  
9 min.  
4 min.  
Use Microwave PL4, Grill 1  
Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1  
Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1  
Use Microwave PL2, Grill 1  
Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1  
Potato Nuggets (Frozen)  
Burritos (Frozen)  
2 servings (18 nuggets)  
2 burritos  
Bagel Bites (Frozen)  
8 pieces  
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aning  
re & Cle  
Ca  
Cleaning suggestions  
For best performance and for safety reasons, keep the  
oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep  
the inner door panel and oven from frame free of food and  
grease build-up.  
Wash the oven door window with very mild soap  
and water. Be sure to use a soft clean cloth to avoid  
scratching.  
If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven  
door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate  
when operating the oven in high humidity and in no  
way indicates microwave leakage.  
Never use rough scouring powder or pads on the  
microwave. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out with a  
soft cloth and warm (not hot) mild detergent solution. Then  
rinse and wipe completely dry.  
Never operate the oven without food in the oven  
cavity; this can damage the magnetron tube or  
glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water  
standing inside the oven when it is not in use to  
prevent damage if the oven is accidentally turned on.  
Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel,  
especially after cooking greasy foods like chicken or bacon.  
Clean your microwave oven weekly or more often, if  
needed.  
Follow these instructions to clean and care for your  
microwave oven:  
Keep the inside (cavity) of the oven clean. Food particles  
and spilled liquids can stick to the oven walls, causing  
the oven to work less efficiently.  
Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp, clean cloth and  
mild soap. DO NOT use harsh detergents or abrasive  
cleaners.  
To help loosen baked-on food particles or liquids, heat 2  
cups of water (add the juice of 1 lemon if you desire to  
keep the oven fresh smelling) in a 4 cup measuring glass  
at High power for 5 minutes or until boiling. Let stand in  
oven cavity for 1 or 2 minutes.  
Remove the glass turntable tray from the oven when  
cleaning the oven cavity or tray. To prevent the glass  
turntable from breaking, handle with care and do not put  
it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the turntable  
tray in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.  
Clean the outside surface of the microwave with soap  
and a clean damp cloth. Dry with a clean soft cloth. To  
prevent damage to the operating parts of the oven, do  
not let water seep into any vents or openings.  
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Solution  
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mon Probl  
ems  
Troubleshooting guide  
If you have a problem you cannot solve, please do not hesi- The power goes off before the cook time has elapsed -  
tate to call our service line:  
If there has been a power interruption, remove the plug  
from the outlet; wait 10 seconds, then plug the  
microwave in again. If there was a power outage, the  
time indicator in the display will show :0.  
Questions or for Service Call:  
1-866-312-2117  
Before you call a repair person for your microwave, check  
the list below for possible easy solutions to some common  
problems.  
Reset the clock and any cooking instructions.  
Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any  
blown fuses.  
Press the STOP pad twice and attempt to re-enter  
cooking instructions.  
Neither the microwave’s display or oven operates -  
Properly insert the plug into a grounded power outlet.  
Plug a different appliance into the power outlet. If the  
other appliance will not operate, have a qualified  
electrician repair the outlet.  
If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the  
wall switch is turned on.  
Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.  
Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, then  
plug the microwave in again.  
Food is cooking too slowly -  
Make sure the oven is on a separate 20 amp circuit line.  
Operating another appliance on the same circuit can  
cause a voltage drop. If necessary, move the  
microwave to its own circuit.  
Reset the household circuit breaker or replace any  
blown fuses.  
Plug a different appliance into the power outlet. If the  
other appliance will not operate, have a qualified  
electrician repair the outlet.  
You see sparks or arcing -  
Remove any metallic utensils, cookware or metal ties  
from the oven cavity. If using aluminum foil, use only  
narrow strips and allow at least one inch between the  
foil and the interior oven walls.  
Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.  
The oven display works, but the oven will not operate -  
Make sure the oven door is closed securely and  
completely.  
The turntable makes noises or sticks -  
Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven cavity bottom.  
Check to see if packing material or other materials are  
suck to the door seal.  
Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned  
correctly.  
Check for damage to the oven door.  
Using your microwave causes TV or radio interference -  
Press the STOP pad twice and attempt to re-enter  
cooking instructions.  
This is similar to the interference caused by other small  
appliances, such as hair dryers. Move your microwave  
further away from other appliances, like your TV or  
radio.  
Plug a different appliance into the power outlet. If the  
other appliance will not operate, have a qualified  
electrician repair the outlet.  
Plug the microwave into a different power outlet.  
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Compact Appliance Warra  
nty Information  
Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase,  
Electrolux will pay costs, except as set forth below, associated with replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to  
be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with  
the provided instructions.  
Exclusions  
This warranty does not cover the following:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.  
Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada.  
Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.  
Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.  
Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.  
Products used in a commercial setting.  
Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in  
ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.  
8.  
9.  
Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.  
Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,  
which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs,  
handles, or other cosmetic parts.  
Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges,  
or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.  
Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not limited to floors,  
cabinets, walls, etc.  
Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine  
Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such  
as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.  
14.  
Labor costs after ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase incurred for product repair or replacement  
as provided herein for carry-in appliances.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, ARE LIMITEDTOONE YEAROR THE SHORTEST PERIOD  
ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTALDAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTALEXPENSES RESULTING FROMANY BREACH OF  
THIS WRITTENLIMITEDWARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OFINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONSON THEDURATION OF  
IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, SOTHESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TOYOU. THIS WRITTENWARRANTY  
GIVES YOU SPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSOHAVE OTHERRIGHTS THAT VARY FROMSTATE TOSTATE.  
If You Need  
Service  
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be  
required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be  
obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below.  
This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North  
America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.  
Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under  
this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described  
or illustrated are subject to change without notice.  
USA  
Canada  
1.800.668.4606  
Electrolux Canada Corp.  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  
LSV 3E4  
1.866.312.2117  
Electrolux Major Appliances  
North America  
P.O. Box 212378  
Augusta, GA 30907  
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