Goldstar MV-1515B Microwave Oven

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OWNER'S MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE

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MiC EOVEN
'S UAL
PLEASE READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
GGUIE
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Thank you for purchasing a GoldStar microwave oven.
Please record the model number and serial
number of this unit for future reference. We also
suggest you record the details of your contact
with GoldStar (LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)
concerning this unit.
Model No:
Serial No:
Dealer:
Dealer Phone No:
Staple your receipt here to prove your
retail purchase.
Customer Relations
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Service Division Bldg. #3
201 James Record Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35824-0126
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
(a) 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
interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven
door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY ............................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... 3
SAFETY ................................................................ 4
Important Safety Instructions ............................. 4
INFORMATION ..................................................... 6
Location of Model Number ................................. 6
Oven Specifications ........................................... 6
Electrical Rating ................................................. 6
Electrical Requirements ..................................... 6
Grounding Instructions ...................................... 6
Microwave Oven Features ................................. 7
Oven Control Panel ........................................... 8
OPERATION ........................................................ 10
Learn about your Microwave Oven ................. 10
Clock ............................................................... 10
Kitchen Timer .................................................. 10
Light Timer ...................................................... 10
Fan Hi/Lo/Off ................................................... 11
Child Lock ....................................................... 11
Light HilLo/Off ................................................. 11
Custom Set ..................................................... 11
Help ................................................................. 12
Custom Cook .................................................. 12
Hold Warm ...................................................... 12
EZ on .............................................................. 12
More(+)iLess(-) .............................................. 13
Cooking at Lower Power Levels ..................... 13
Cooking at High Cook Power ........................ 13
Auto Touch Cook .......................................... 13
Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels ........ 14
Auto Touch Cook Chart ................................. 15
Defrost ........................................................... 16
Defrosting Tips .............................................. 16
Defrost Chart ................................................. 17
COOKING ........................................................... 18
Getting the Best Cooking Results ................. 18
Fish & Shellfish ............................................. 18
Appetizers!Sauces/Soups ............................. 19
Meat .............................................................. 19
Poultry ........................................................... 21
Pasta and Rice .............................................. 22
MAINTENANCE .................................................. 23
Care and Cleaning ........................................ 23
Metal Rack .................................................... 23
Cleaning the Grease Filters .......................... 23
Charcoal Filter Replacement ......................... 23
Cooktop/Countertop Light Replacement ....... 24
Oven Light Replacement ............................... 24
Questions and Answers ................................ 24
Microwave Utensil Guide .............................. 25
Before Calling for Service ............................. 26
WARRANTY ............................... Inside back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your oven.
WARNING- To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
Read all the instructions before using your oven.
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches wide or less.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
It is made for household use only.
Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY found
on page 2.
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.
If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician
before using it again.
° Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not
allow grease to accumulate on the hood or the
filters.
To avoid a fire hazard:
- Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven.
Watch the oven carefully, especially if you have
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
turn on.
- 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.
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.
Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches
on the oven door. The oven has several built-in
safety switches to make sure the power is off when
the door is open.
When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on.
To avoid electric shock:
- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
electrical GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.
- Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, ifit is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in
water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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To avoid improperly cooking some foods.
- 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.
- 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.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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 cover or block any openings in the oven.
Use your oven only for the operations described in
this manual.
Do not run the oven empty, without food in it.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY)
WARNING:
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.
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:
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.
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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Please read this owner's manual. Itwilltell you how
to use all the fine features of this microwave oven.
LOCATION OF MODEL NUMBER
To request service information or replacement parts,
the service center will require the complete model
number of your microwave oven. The number is on the
oven front as shown in the illustration below.
MODEL NUMBER LABEL
OVEN SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power 1,000W (IEC 705 Standard)
Outer Dimensions 29-15/16"x 16-7/16"x 15-3/d'
Cavity Volume 1.5 Cu.ft
Net Weight 65 Ibs.
ELECTRICAL RATING
* Electrical Rating of the Oven: 120V AC, 60Hz
* 13 Amp. ( MWO Only)
* 14 Amp. ( MWO + Cooktop Lamp + Ventilation Fan)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The oven is designed to operate on a Standard
120V/60Hz household outlet. Be sure the circuit is at
least 15A or 20A and the microwave oven is the only
appliance on the circuit. It is not designed for 50Hz
or any circuit other than a 120V/60Hz circuit.
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. The cord for this appliance has a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. Put the plug into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Ak WARNING- Ifyouuse 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 placing the cord properly.
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 shall be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.
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Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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.
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
Window with
Metal Shield
Door Handle
Door Safety
Lock System
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Vent Grille
Glass Turntable
Cooking Guide
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Oven Control
Panel
Cooktop/Countertop Light
Grease Filter
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OVEN CONTROL PANEL
Auto Tou_
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1. DISPLAY: The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings, and cooking functions selected.
2. AUTO TOUCH COOK: Touch these keys let you
cook foods easily. See page 13 for more information.
3. EZ ON: Touch this pad to cook for one minute at
100% power level. See page 12 for more
information.
4. DEFROST: Ground Meat, Poultry, Steaks/Chops.
Touch on pad to select food type and defrost food by
weight. See page 16 for more information.
5. MORE(+): Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it. See page 13 for
more information.
6. LESS(-): Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it. See page 13 for
more information.
7. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
time, power level, quantities, or weights.
8. POWER: Touch this pad to select a cooking power
level.
9. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to
99 minutes 99 seconds. See page 12 for more
information.
10. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or
to clear all entries.
11. HELP: Touch this pad to learn how to use each
oven function. See page 12 for more information.
12. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
open the door after oven begins to cook, START
again.
13. CUSTOM COOK: Touch this pad to recall one
cooking instruction previously programmed into
memory. See page 12 for more information.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the
oven's default settings for sound, clock, display
speed, defrost weight, and demo mode operations.
See page 11 for more information.
CLOCK(TIME OF DAY): Touch this pad to enter
the time of day. See page 10 for more information.
LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light timer.
See page 10 for more information.
FAN HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn the fan on
or off. See page 11 for more information.
LIGHT HI/LO/OFF: Touch this pad to turn on the
cooktop/countertop light. See page 11 for more
information.
KITCHEN TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen
timer. See page 10 for more information.
,AWARNING
DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT
FOOD IN IT.
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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)
This oven inciudes a 24-hour clock,
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2, Touch CLOCK.
(Press once for AM
twice for PM.)
3. Enter the time by using the
number key pad,
4, Touch START,
KITCHEN TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as a timer_ Use the
Timer for timing up 99 minutes, 99 seconds,
1, Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER.
3. Enter the time by using the
number key pad,
4. Touch START.
When the time is over, you
will hear one long beep and
END will display.
LIGHT TIMER
You can set the UGHT to turn on and off automatically
at any time you want, The light comes on at the same
time every day until reset,
1, Touch STOPiCLEAR.
2. Touch LIGHT TIMER:.
(Press once for AM,
Mice for PM.)
* Be sure the clock shows
the correct time of day,
3 Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn on,
4, Touch LIGHT TIMER again.
(Press once for AM,
Mice for PM,)
_:: :0, 0 5, Enter the time you want the
LIGHT to turn off.
6. Touch START.
NOTE: To reset that time to turn on and off the
LIGHT, repeat steps 2 to 6,
1. Touch LIGHT TIMER.
2, Touch STOP/CLEAR,
NOTE:: If you want to cancel the LIGHT TIMER in
operation, you should touch key.
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FAN HI/LO/OFF
The FAN moves steam and other
vapors from the surface cooking,
Touch FAN once for High fan
spe_, twice for Low fan speed, or
three times to turn the fan off,
NOTE: if the temperature gets too hot around the,
microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on at the LOW setting to coo_the
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.
When this occurs, you can not turn the fan off
manually.
CHILD LOCK
You may lock the contro_ panel to prevent: the
microwave from being accidentally started or used
by children.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR,
2. Touch and hoid 0 more than
4 seconds. LOCKED will
appear in the display window
with _o beeps
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1. Touch and hold O more than
4 seconds. LOCKED will
disappear and you hear two
beeps. At this time the oven is
rely.
LIGHT HIILO/OFF
Touch LIGHT once for bright light,
twice for night i[ghL or three times
to turn the light off,
CUSTOM SET
You can change the default values for beep sound,
clock, display speed, defrost weight, and demo mode
operations
See following chart for more information.
NUMBER
2
FUNCTION
Beep ON/OFF
control
Clock display
contro_
NUMBER
!
2
1
2
RESULT
Sound ON
Sound OFF
Clock ON
Clock OFF
1 Slow speed
3
4
5
Display
Defrost weight
mode select
Demo mode
select
2 Norma_ speed
3 Fast speed
1 Lbs.
2 Kg_
1 Demo ON
2 Demo OFF
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch CUSTOM SET,
3. Touch number 4.
4. Touch number 2.
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The HELP pad display fea_re information and helpful
hints. Press HELP, then select a key pad.
1. Touch STOPiCLEAR.
2. Touch HELP,
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3, Touch POPCORN.
HOLD WARM
You can safeJy keep hot, cooked food warm in your
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds, You
can use HOLD WARM by itseff or to follow a _oking
cycle automatically,
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch HOLD WARM.
3. Touch START.
CUSTOM COOK
CUSTOM COOK lets you recall one cooking
instruction previously placed in memory and begin
cooking quickly.
1, Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2, Touch CUSTOM COOK.
:; i, 3, Enter the cooktime,
4. Touch START.
1, Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2, Touch CUSTOM COOK.
3. Touch START.
When the cook time is over,
you will hear three beeps and
END will dispEay.
NOTES:
HOLD WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
Food cooked covered should be covered during
HOLD WARM.
Pastry it.s (pies, turnovers, etc,) should be
uncovered during HOLD WARM.
Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate could
be covered during HOLD WARM,
Ez On
On metsyou cook or reheat food for one minute at
100% Power You can also use itto extend cooking time
in multipmesof one minute, up to 99 minutes 59 second&
1. Touch STOP!CLEAR,
2, Touch Ez On twice.
WARNING
DO NOT RUN THE OVEN EMPTY, WITHOUT
FOOD IN IT,
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By using the MORE(+) or LESS(-) keys, al_of the
AUTO TOUCH, TIME COOK program and etc, can be
adjusted to cook food for a longeror shorter time
Pressing MORE(+) wil_add 10 s_onds of the cooking
time each time you press it, Pressing LESS(-) will
subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you
)tess it.
1, Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2, Touch POPCORN one time°
4. Touch +.
NOTE: Press the MORE(+) or
LESS(-) key during time
countdown,
COOKING AT LOWER POWER
COOKING AT HIGH COOK
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
:3 2. Enter the cook time.
3. Touch START,
When the cook time is over,
you will hear three beeps and
END will display.
AUTO TOUCH COOK
Your oven's menu has been preprogrammed to cook
food automatically.
Tell the oven what you want. Then Letyou microwave
oven _ok your selections, For more information_
see the Auto Touch Cook Chart on page 15.
HIGH power cooking does not always give you the
best results with foods that need slower cooking, such
as roasts or custards. Your oven has 9 power settings
in addition to HIGH_
1, Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Enter the cook time.
3. Touch POWER,
4. Enter the power level.
5. Touch START.
When the cook time is over
you will hear three beeps and
END will display.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
* Place popcorn in the oven
and ciose the door.
2. Touch POPCORN.
one time for 1.75 oz.
two times for 3.0 oz.
three times for 3.5 oz.
The oven b_ins the cooking
you selected without the need
to touch START, Be sure to
dose the door before selecting
categories.
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COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS
The nine power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to
choose the best power level for the food you are
cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,
examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the
amount of microwave power you are using.
POWER LEVEL
10
HIGH
MICROWAVE OUTPUT USE
100%
9O%
80%
7O%
Boil water.
Cook ground beef.
Make candy.
Cook fresh fruits and vegetables.
Cook fish and poultry.
Preheat browning dish.
Reheat meat slices quickly.
Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
All reheating.
Cook scrambled eggs.
Cook breads and cereal products.
Cook cheese dishes, veal.
Cook cakes, muffins, brownies, cupcakes.
6 60% Cook pasta.
5 50%
40%
30%
Cook meats, whole poultry.
Cook custard.
Cook whole chicken, turkey, spare ribs,
rib roast, sirloin roast.
Cook less tender cuts of meat.
Reheat frozen convenience foods.
Thawing meat, poultry, and seafood.
Cooking small quantities of food.
Finish cooking casserole, stew, and some
sauces.
2 20% Soften butter and cream cheese.
Heating small amounts of food.
1 10% Soften ice cream.
Raise yeast dough.
0 Standing time.
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AUTO TOUCH COOK CHART
KEY QUANTITY
POTATO
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
CASSEROLE
PIZZA
(Refrigerated)
BACON
FRESH
VEGETABLE
FROZEN
VEGETABLE
RICE
DINNERPLATE
SOUP/SAUCE
FROZEN
ENTREE
TOUCH KEYPAD
1 Time
2 Times
3 Times
4 Times
1 Time
2 Times
3 Times
1 Time
2 Times
1 ea. (8 oz.)
2 ea. (16 oz.)
3 ea. (24 oz.)
4 ea. (32 oz.)
1.75 oz.
3.0 oz.
3.5 oz.
1 cup
2 cups
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
3 Times
4 Times
5
1
2
3
4
1
Time 1 cup
Times 2 cups
Times 3 cups
Times 4 cups
Time 1 slice (5 oz.)
Times 2 slices (10 oz.)
Times 3 slices (15 oz.)
Time 2 slices
Times 3 slices
4 slices
5 slices
Times 6 slices
Time 1 cup and 2 tbsp water
Times 2 cups and 1/4 cup of water
Times 3 cups and 1/3 cup of water
Times 4 cups and 1/2 cup of water
Time 4 oz.
2 Times
3
4
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
Times
Times
Time
Times
Time
Times
Time
Times
Times
Times
Time
Times
8 OZ.
12 oz.
16 oz.
1 cup and 2 cups of water
2 cups and 4 cups of water
1 serv.
2 servs.
1 cup
2 cups
3 cups
4 cups
10 oz.
20 oz.
DIRECTIONS
Before baking, pierce potato with fork several
times.
After baking, let stand for 5 minutes.
Use popcorn package which is made
especially for microwave cooking.
Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
Heat only 1 package at a time.
Use mug or microwave-safe cup.
Remove the container with care.
Use MORE(+)/LESS(-) to adjust.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Place on a low plate & paper towel.
Do not cover.
Use MORE(+)iLESS(-) to adjust-depend on
size of slice and what toppings.
Place on paper towel.
Cover.
Use MORE(+)/LESS(-) to adjust the
desired doneness.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Add water according to the quantity.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.
Place in a microwavable bowl or casserole.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, let stand 5 minutes.
In large microwavable casserole, combine
water, rice, margarine and salt. Cover with
microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vent.
After cooking, let stand covered for 5 minutes.
Cover with plastic wrap vented.
After cooking, let stand for 2 minutes.
Place in shallow microwavable casserole.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Follow the package directions.
Example of one frozen entree is Lasagna
with meat sauce, chicken with rice, and
sliced turkey breast with rice and vegetable.
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DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost
sequences. Using DEFROST is the best way to
defrost frozen foods. The Defrost Sequence Table
below provides some basic guidelines for using the
three defrost sequences.
NOTE: Use the DEFROSTING RACK for three defrost
sequences.
I. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2, Touch DEFROST.
3. Choose food category.
Touch pad
Category number
Ground Meat 1
Poultry 2
Steaks/Chops 3
4, Enter the weight
5 Touch START,
6. After 1/3 of the defrost time
_sover, The display will
prompt you to turn food over
Open door, turn food over,
and shield any warm
3ortions.
7. Close the door and restart.
8. After 2/3 of the defrost time
is over, the display will
prompt you to turn food over.
Repeat steps 6 and 7,
When the defrost time is
over, you will hear three
beeps and END will display.
NOTE: If you _, not open the
door within 3 seconds,
the display will resume
the countdown,
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights being in pounds
and ounces that are fractions of a _und (for example
4 ounces equals 1/4 pound).
However, in order to enter food weight in 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
d_imals.
NUMBER AFTER
OUNCE WEIGHT
1.6;
3,2
4.0
4.8
6.4
8,0
9,6
11.2
12.0
12..8
14.4
16.0
.10
.20
,25
30
.40
,50
,60
30
35
,80
.90
1.00
One-Quarter Pound
One- Half Pound
Three-Quarters Pound
One Pound
DEFROSTING TIPS
When using DEFROST, the weight to be entered is
the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the
weight of the food minus the container).
U_ DEFROST only for raw food. DEFROST gives
best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of
O°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, a_ways
program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting
time) to prevent cooking the food.
If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to
20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.
The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly
than a deep block,
_parate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated
pieces defrost more easily
You can use small pines of aluminum foiEto shield
foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but
the foil must not touch the side of the oven. FoiJ
causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.
Shield areas ef food with small pieces of foil if they
start to become warm.
For better results, a preset standing time is
included in [he defrosting time,
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DEFROST CHART
Sequence
GROUND
MEAT
POULTRY
STEAKS/
CHOPS
Food
BEEF
Ground beef
Cubes for stew
Hamburger patties
Pot roast
Rib roast, Rump roast
Chuck roast
PORK
Bacon, Hot Dogs
Sausage, Links
Sausage, Bulks
Ribs, Roast
LAMB
Ribs
Roasts
POULTRY
Whole Chicken
Chicken Pieces
CORNISH HENS
Whole, Split
TURKEY
Breast(under 6 Ibs.)
BEEF STEAKS
PORK CHOPS
LAMB CHOPS
FISH
Steaks, Whole fish
Fillets
SHELLFISH
Crabmeat, Shrimp
Lobster tails
Scallops
At Beep Stand Time
Turn over. Remove thawed portions and
break apart. Return remainder to oven.
Turn over. Remove thawed portions with
fork.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over(finish defrosting breastside
down). Cover warm areas with aluminum
foil.
Separate pieces and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over and rearrange.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over. Cover warm areas with
aluminum foil.
Turn over and rearrange. Cover head and
tail with foil.
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially
thawed if possible.
Rearrange and break apart.
Turn over and rearrange.
Turn over and rearrange.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
2 min.
5 min.
5 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min. Rinse under
cold running water.
5-10 min.
10-20 min. Rinse under
cold running water.
10-20 min. Rinse under
cold running water.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
10-20 min.
5 min.
5 min. Rinse under
cold water to separate.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
Note: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 Ibs(4.0kg).
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GETTING THE BEST COOKING
RESULTS
To get the best results from your microwave oven, read
and follow the guidelines below.
Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same
foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in
this book is based on the normal storage temperature
of the food.
Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large
ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when
cooking large pieces of food.
Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more
evenly because microwave energy is attracted to
water molecules.
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from
the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly
and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not
necessary.
Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes,
roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the
cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave
energy.
Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus
tips, toward the center of the dish.
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken
pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier
parts toward the outside of the dish.
Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of
food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg
ends of poultry.
Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the
microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let
it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid
overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing
time depends on the density and surface area of the
food.
Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel:
Sandwiches and many other foods containing
prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to
microwaving to prevent drying out.
Fish & Shellfish
Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions
Prepare the fish for cooking.
- Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.
- Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts
toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a
single layer for even cooking.
- The type of cover you use depends on how you
cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or
vented plastic wrap.
- Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be
covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating
crisp and sauce from getting watery.
- Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done
when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to
flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from
pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.
The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides
specific directions with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.
Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table
POWER COOKING
FISH DIRECTIONS
LEVEL TIME
Fish fillets HI 31/2-41/2minutes
Fish steaks HI 41/2-51/2 minutes
Whole fish 7 41/2-6 minutes
Scallops
Shrimp, shelled
HI
HI
31/2-5 minutes
31/2-5 minutes
Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward
outside edge of 11/2quart microwavable baking dish.
Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook
covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered
2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn
the fish halfway through cooking.
Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,
except stir instead of turning the shellfish.
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Appetizers / Sauces / Soups Meat
Cooking Appetizers" Tips and
Techniques
Recommended
crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat, and
crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use. Wait
until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper
towel under the crackers while they cook in the
microwave oven to absorb extra moisture.
Arrange individual appetizers in a circle for even
cooking.
Stir dips to distribute heat and shorten cooking time.
Cooking Sauces: Tips and Techniques
Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring
cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the
sauce.
Sauces made with cornstarch thicken more rapidly
than those made with flour.
Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques
Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds
double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent
boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the
soup.
Generally, cover microwaved soups with VENTED
plastic wrap or a microwavable lid.
Cover foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to
retain crispness.
Avoid overcooking by using the minimum suggested
time. Add more time, if necessary, only after checking
the food.
Cooking Meat" General Directions
Prepare the meat for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
- Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering.
- Place the meat, fat side down, on a microwavable
rack in a microwavable dish.
- Use oven cooking bag for less tender cuts of meat.
- Arrange the meat so that thicker portions are toward
the outside of the dish.
- Cover the meat with waxed paper to prevent
splattering.
Tend the meat as it cooks.
- Drain juices as they accumulate to reduce
splattering and keep from overcooking the bottom of
the meat.
- Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to
prevent overcooking.
NOTE: Keep the foil at least 1 inch from the oven
walls, and do not cover more than one-third of the meat
with foil at any one time.
Let the meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes
after you remove it from the oven. The internal
temperature of the meat may rise from 5-10 °F during
standing time.
The Meat Cooking Table on the next page provides
detailed directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time
settings for most cuts of meat.
Not Recommended
Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best
done in a conventional oven with dry heat.
° Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave
oven but will not come out crisp.
Cook sauces made with cornstarch or flour uncovered
so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during cooking for a
smooth consistency.
To adapt a conventional sauce or gravy recipe,
reduce the amount of liquid slightly.
Stirring occasionally will help blend flavors, distribute
heat evenly, and may even shorten the cooking time.
When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook
in the microwave, reduce the liquid, salt, and strong
seasonings.
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Meat Cooking Table
POWER COOKING DIRECTIONS
MEAT LEVEL TIME
HI
Beef
Hamburgers,
Fresh or defrosted
(4 oz. each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties
Sirloin tip roast
(3-4 Ibs.)
Lamb
Lamb roast, rolled
boneless
(3-4 Ibs.)
Pork
Bacon slices
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Chops
(5-7 oz. each)
2 chops
4 chops
Loin Roast,
rolled, boneless
(3 1/2-4 1/2Ibs.)
Sausage links,
Fresh or Frozen,
defrosted
(1-2 oz. each)
2 links
4 links
6 links
10 links
(8 oz. pkg.)
5
5
HI
3
3
HI
1-11/2 minutes
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-31/2 minutes
8-10 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
11-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(155°F)
11-12 minutes
per pound
RARE(135°F)
12-13 minutes
per pound
MEDIUM(145°F)
13-14 minutes
per pound
WELL(155 °F)
11/2-2 minutes
21/2-3 minutes
31/2-41/2 minutes
18-20 minutes
per pound
15-17 minutes
per pound
25-27 minutes
per pound
(165 °F)
45-60 seconds
1-11/2minutes
11/2-2minutes
13/4-2minutes
Form patties with depression in center of each.
Place on microwavable roast rack. Brush with browning
agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 1 minute.
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack. Add
desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn
meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary.
Remove roast from microwave oven when desired
temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil
15 minutes.(Temperature may rise about 10°F).
Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack.
Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as
rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after
30 minutes. Shield if necessary.
Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature
is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes
(Temperature may rise about 10 °F).
Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack.
Cover with paper towels.
After cooking, let stand 1 minute.
Place chops in microwavable baking dish.
Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic
wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature
reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking.
Let stand covered 5 minutes.
(Temperature may rise about 10°F).
Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish.
Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag
loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking,
let stand in bag 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about
10 °F.) Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F
before serving.
Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack.
Cover with waxed paper or paper towel.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute.
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Poultry
Cooking Poultry: General Directions
Prepare the poultry for cooking.
- Defrost completely.
- Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the
outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs,
arrange them like the spokes of a wheel.
- Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to reduce
splattering.
- Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give a
browned appearance.
° Tend the poultry as it cooks.
- Drain and discard juices as they accumulate.
- Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of
aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Keep foil at
least 1 inch from the oven walls and other pieces of
foil.
° The poultry is done when it is no longer pink and the
juices run clear. When done, the temperature in the
thigh meat should be 180-185°F.
° Let the poultry stand after cooking covered with foil for
10 minutes.
The Poultry Cooking Table below provides detailed
directions, Power Level, and Cooking Time settings for
most cuts and types of poultry.
Poultry Cooking Table
POWER COOKING DIRECTIONS
POULTRY LEVEL TIME
HI
Chicken pieces
(21/2-3Ibs).
Chicken whole
(3-31/2 Ibs)
Cornish Hens
Whole
(1-11/2 Ibs. each)
HI
HI
41/2-51/2 minutes
per pound
12-13 minutes
per pound
6-7 minutes
per pound
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place
pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with
thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning
agent and seasonings if desired. Cover with waxed paper.
Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand
covered 5 minutes.
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Place
breast side down on a microwavable roast rack. Brush with
butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Cook 1/3of estimated time. Turn breast
side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace
waxed paper. Cook i/3 of estimated time again. Shield if
necessary. Cook remaining 1/3of estimated time or until no
longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil
10 minutes. (The temperature may rise about 10 °F.) The
temperature in the high should be 180°F-185°F when the
poultry is done.
Wash, shake the water off, and go on with cooking. Tie
wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast
side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper.
Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone
ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings.
Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if
desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired
temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes.
(Temperature may rise about 10°F). Temperature in breast
should be 170°F before serving.
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Pasta And Rice
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,
but the microwave is a more convenient method
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole,
undercook it so it is still firm.
Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta.
The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide
specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking
Time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.
Pasta Cooking Table
POWER COOKING
TYPE OF PASTA DIRECTIONS
LEVEL TIME
Spaghetti
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. spaghetti.
Macaroni
3 cups water.
Add 2 cups macaroni.
Lasagna noodles
4 cups water.
Add8 oz.lasagnanoodles.
Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles.
HI
5
HI
5
HI
5
HI
5
9 to 10 minutes
71/2 to 81/2 minutes
6 to 7 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
7 to 8 minutes
11 to 121/2 minutes
8 to 10 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna
noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap
for macaroni and egg noodles.
Cook at Power Level HI as directed in chart or until
water boils. Stir in pasta; cook covered at Power
Level 5 as directed in chart or until tender.
Drain in a colander.
Rice Cooking Table
POWER COOKING DIRECTIONS
TYPE OF RICE LEVEL TIME
Long grain
2 1/4cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.
Brown
2 1/2cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.
Long grain and
wild rice mix
2 1/3cups water.
Add 6 oz. pkg.
Quick cooking
1 cup water.
Add 1 cup rice.
HI
5
HI
5
Hi
5
HI
41/2 to 51/2 minutes
14 minutes
41/2 to 51/2 minutes
28 minutes
4 to 5 minutes
24 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart
microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid
or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at
Power Level HI or until water boils. Stir in rice and any
seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5
or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and
let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is
absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.
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CARE AND CLEANING
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 powder 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 _lish 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.
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTERS
The grease fi_tersshould be removed and cleaned
often, at least once a month.
1, To remove grease filters, slide each
filter to the side. Pull filters downward
and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.
2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild
detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use
ammonia or p,lace in a dishwasher, The
aiuminum will darken.
CHARCOAL FINER REPLACEMENT
if your oven is vented inside,the charcoal filter should
be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoai fi_tercannot be cleaned.
To order a new charcoal filter, contact the Parts
Department at your nearest Authofiz_ Service
Center.
1. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws.
(2 middle screws)
2. Tip the grille fo_ard, then lift it out
3. Remove old filter.
4, Slide a new charcoal filter into place,
The filter should rest at the angle shown and set the
clock.
3. To reinstal_the filters, slide it into the side slot, then
push up and toward oven center to I_k.
5, Slide the bottom of the vent: cover into pla_, Push
the top untiJit snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply and set the clock,
NOTE: Do not operate the hood without the filters in
place.
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COOKTOP/COU NTERTOP LIGHT
REPLACEMENT
1, Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power
supply.
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.
3. Replace bulb(s) with 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb(s).
4. Replace bulb cover, and mount screw.
5. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power
supply.
2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws.(2 middle
screws)
3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.
4. Lift up the bulb holder.
5. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb.
6. Replace the bulb holder.
7. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push
the top until it snaps into place. Replace the
mounting screws. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q.
A.
Q=
A.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I
may reheat or cook in two levels at a time?
Only use the rack that is supplied with your
microwave oven. Use of any other rack can result in
poor cooking performance and/or arcing and may
damage your oven.
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my
microwave oven?
Usable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding
(use small, flat pieces), and shallow foil trays (if tray
is 3/4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb
microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch
walls or door.
Q. Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?
A. This appearance is normal and does not affect the
operation of your oven.
Q. What are the humming noises that I hear when
my microwave oven is operating?
A. You hear the sound of the transformer when the
magnetron tube cycles on and off.
Q. Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this should
not happen.
A. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to
the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after
cooking.
Q=
A.
Q.
A.
What does standing time mean?
Standing time means that food should be taken out
of the oven and covered for additional time after
cooking. This process allows the cooking to finish,
saves energy, and frees the oven for other purpose.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacturer's guidelines or use the
preprogrammed Popcorn pad.
Do not use regular paper bags. Use the listening
test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping
slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try
to repop unpopped kernels. You can also use
special microwave poppers. When using a popper,
be sure to follow manufacturer's directions. Do not
pop popcorn in glass utensils.
Q. Why does steam come out of the air exhaust
vent?
A. Steam is normally produced during cooking. The
microwave oven has been designed to vent this
steam out the top vent.
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MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE
USE DO NOT USE
OVENPROOF GLASS (treated for high
intensity heat):
utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,
cake plates, liquid measuring cups,
casseroles and bowls without metallic
trim.
CHINA:
bowls, cups, serving plates and platters
without metallic trim.
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. As the food heats it may
melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap
touches the food.
Use plastic dishes, cups,
semirigid freezer containers and plastic
bags only for short cooking time. Use
these with care because the plastic
may soften from the heat of the food.
PAPER:
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no
metallic trim or design. Look for the
manufacturer's label for use in the
microwave oven.
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:
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,
etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may
damage the oven.
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 and door of the oven.
WOOD:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack
when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the
same way.
TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered
utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items
before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.
BROWN PAPER:
Avoid using brown paper bags.
They absorb too much heat and could burn.
FLAWED OR CHIPPED 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.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is
really necessary. A quick reference of this manual as
well as reviewing additional information on items to
check may prevent an unneeded service call.
If nothing on the oven operates:
check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main
circuit breaker.
check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit
in house.
check that controls are set properly.
If the oven interior light does not works:
the light bulb is loose or defective.
If oven will not cook:
check that control panel was programmed correctly.
check that door is firmly closed.
check that Start Pad was touched.
check that probe was inserted correctly into
receptacle.
check that timer wasn't started instead of a cook
function.
If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cooks
too rapidly:
be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.
If the time of day clock does not always keep
correct time:
check that the power cord is fully inserted into the
outlet receptacle.
be sure the oven is the only appliance on the
electrical circuit.
If food cooks unevenly:
be sure food is evenly shaped.
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
check placement of aluminum foil strips used to prevent
overcooking.
If food is undercooked:
check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, &
power levels) were correctly followed.
be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit.
be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.
If food is overcooked:
check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, power
level, time, size of dish) were followed.
If arcing (sparks) occur:
be sure microwavable dishes were used.
be sure wire twist ties weren't used.
be sure oven wasn't operated when empty,
make sure metal rack (if used) is properly installed on 4
supports.
If the Display shows a time counting down but the
oven is not cooking:
check that door is firmly closed.
check that timer wasn't started instead of a cooking
function.
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Convection l Year Parts and Labor and In-Home Set€ice
All O_ I Year Parts and Labor _-in Service
8 Yea_ Magnetrtm (part only)
NO other exprc_ warranty is applique m this producL T_ DURAl]ON OF ANY IMPLIED W/L_RAN_ES.
INCLUDinG T_ I_L_D WARRAN2T OF _RCHANTABHJ_, IS LUM]_D TO _E D_ATION OF
EXPRE_ WARI_ANTY HEREIN_ [X_ ELECTROMCS SILS_LL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF
USE OF _E PRODUCT, [NCON_EN_, _SS OR ANY O_ER DAMAGE_ D_ECT OR
CONSEQUENWIAL_ ARISING OUT OF _ USE OF OR VNABILITY TO USE, T_ PRODUCT OR FOR
ANY BP_A_ OF A_' EX_E_ OR IMPLIED INCLUDING _dE _LIED WARRANTY
OF ABILI_ APPLICABLE TO l:qlS PRODUCT.
Some Stature/ Provinc_ _ not allow the exclusion or fimitation of Lncidcmta! or fial damages or
limitations or, how long _ implied _r_ |asts; so thc_ |imi_ions or _xclusions may not _ply _ you. This
warranty #yes you specific legal rights and you may also have oth_ rights which vary from stme to st_ or
province _ province.
THE ABOVE WARRANt' DOES NOT A PPIN:
1. Scrvi_ W_psto your _me _ deliv_ arm pickup, ir_ta!|, ins_-x_t, or _plac¢ hou_ fuses o_ corr_t house wiring or
piamblng, or correction of tmau_eM r_palrs.
2_ _age to _ _ ca_ by accident, _t, f_re, fl_ or a_s of God_
3_ Repai_ wl*.n your GoldStar pm_t is used in ot_r _ n_al, si_gleA'amily household me.
4. Damage _sulting from accident, Ntorafion, mis_., al_ase, or improper instal|_oa.
Therefore, th_ costs are paid by _e coosomer.
lfthe p_oduO._s installed _side _ne normal _vlce a_, _y cost of traosportation involved in _e r_p_rofth_p_:l_et, or t_he
replacement of a defective parts, shM] be borne by _e owner.
CUSTO_R ASSISTANCE NI_BERS:
To ob_in Warranty Coverage: Rmin your Bill of Sales to prove date of purchase.
A Copy of your Sales Receipt :must be submitted at the fit_
warranty service is provided.
To ob_n Product or Customer
Servi_ Assis_-_ce:
Call i-_0-243_0 (Mon._ Fri. 7AM~7PM CST)
Press the appropri_ w_nu option, _d have your p_uct
type _ic_wave Oven), _l nmmber, serial nt_r, and
ZIP_tal Co_ _ady.
To obtain the u_-_lt
Author_ ServiceCent:
Call 1-800-2434_0 (24 hrs a day, 7 days _. week)
Press the aptrro_m _tion, andhave yo_ p_uet type
(Microwave _'en). model humor, s_rial nt_mber, and
ZlP/Po_tal C_ _y.
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