HMB50162UC User Manual

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▯ 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.

Ovenware test

Do not turn on the microwave unless there is food inside.

The following ovenware test is the only exception to this

rule.

Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your

ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave:

Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to

1 minute.

Check the temperature occasionally during that time.

The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.

The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or if sparks

are generated.

Microwave power levels

You can select from 10 different microwave power levels.

If you do not set a power level, the microwave will

automatically operate at the highest power level 10.

The table below provides suggested power levels for

various types of food that can be prepared in the

microwave.

Setting the microwave

The appliance must be turned off.

Enter the desired cook time with the number keys. The

timer display will fill in from right to left.

Example: To set a microwave time of 20 minutes and

30 seconds, enter the numbers 2 0 3 0.

The microwave symbol Ý lights up and start/enter is

blinking on the display. The power level bar shows

power level 10.

You can start microwave operation with the default

power level 10 by touching Start/Enter,

-or -

you can set a different power level. Touch

Power Level. ‚‹ and start/enter are blinking in the

upper left section of the display.

Enter the desired power level using the number keys,

or by touching Power Level repeatedly.

The entered power level and start/enter are blinking.

Touch Start/Enter to start microwave operation.

The microwave timer will start to count down.

You can step up the microwave timer at any time during

operation by touching Microwave +30 sec.

The appliance turns off and a beep sounds once the

microwave timer reaches zero. The appliance turns off

and the clock is displayed.

Power

level

Microwave

output

Use for

‚‹

High

100% Boiling water

Cooking ground meat

Making candy

Cooking fresh fruit & vegetables

Cooking fish & poultry

Preheating browning dish

Reheating beverages

Cooking bacon slices

90% Reheating meat slices quickly

Saute onions, celery & green

peppers

‰

80% All reheating

Cooking scrambled eggs

70% Cooking breads & cereal products

Cooking cheese dishes & veal

Cooking muffins, brownies &

cupcakes

Cooking whole poultry

‡

60% Cooking pasta

†

50% Cooking meat

Cooking custard

Cooking spare ribs, rib roast &

sirloin roast

…

40% Cooking less tender cuts of meat

Reheating frozen packaged foods

„

30% Thawing meat, poultry & seafood

Cooking small quantities of food

Finish cooking casseroles, stew &

some sauces

Melting chocolate

20% Softening butter & cream cheese

‚

10% Softening ice cream

Raise yeast dough