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Microwave Oven Owner's Manual

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Operation

Control Panel Features

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  1. Microwave
  • Select various microwave cooking functions. See Manual Cooking section and Cooking Mode section.
  1. Convection
  • Select various convection cooking functions. See Cooking Mode section.
  1. Display
  • Shows the time of day, cook time settings, and selected cooking functions.
  1. Number Keys
  • Set cooking time, power level or temperature, quantity or weight.
  1. Number Keys 1-5 (Express Cook)
  • Start the microwave function without pressing the START/Enter button.
  • Press 3 to cook for 3 minutes at high.
  1. +30 seconds
  • Start cooking without pressing the START/ Enter button.
  • Press +30 seconds to cook for 30 seconds at high.
  • Press +30 seconds during cooking to increase the cook time by 30 seconds. (Add up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds)
  1. Clock
  • Set the time of day.
  1. Timer On/Off
  • Use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer.
  1. Settings
  • Use to change the default setting for sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight and turntable.

     Wi-Fi

  • Press and hold Settings for 3 seconds to connect the Wi-Fi network.
  1. Start/Enter
  • Start the oven or enter amounts.
  1. Stop/Clear
  • Stop the oven or clear all entries.

     Control lock

  • Press and hold STOP/Clear for 3 seconds to lock the control panel.
  1. Light and Vent Functions
  • To set the light, press Hi, Low, or Off to adjust the cooktop light.
  • To set the ventilation:
    • Press On/Off to turn the vent fan on or off.
    • Press 5 Speed to set the vent fan speed.
    • Press Auto Timeset to set ventilation time. (Turns off after 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes)

Before Use

Setting the Clock

Set the current time to operate the microwave oven.

  1. Press STOP/Clear and press Clock.
  2. Press the number keys to set the correct time of day, and press START/Enter.
  3. Press 1 to select AM, or 2 to select PM.
  4. Press START/Enter.

Note: To reset the clock mode, unplug the power cord and plug it back in.

Child Lock

Use this safety feature to lock the control panel before cleaning the oven or to prevent children from unsupervised use of the oven.

Setting Child Lock to ON

  1. Press STOP/Clear.
  2. Press and hold STOP/Clear until LOCKED appears in the display (approximately 3 seconds).

Canceling Child Lock

Press and hold STOP/Clear until LOCKED disappears in the display (approximately 3 seconds).

Note: If the oven is locked, LOCKED appears in the display when any key is pressed.

Kitchen Timer

The Timer function serves as an extra kitchen timer up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. It chimes when the set time runs out. It does not start or stop cooking.

Setting Timer for 3 Minutes

  1. Press Timer On/Off.
  2. Press the number keys to set the time (3, 0, and 0), and press Timer On/Off.
  • The timer starts immediately and the time counts down in the display.
  1. To cancel the timer, press Timer On/Off.

Note: When the time is over, the oven beeps continuously until you press Timer On/Off.

Setting the Cooktop Light

Use the Light settings to adjust the light for the cooktop below the microwave.

  1. Press Hi to set the light to high.
  2. Press Low to set the light to low.
  3. Press Off to turn the light off.

Setting Ventilation Functions

Use this button to set the vent fan speed. The vent removes steam and other vapors from the cooking surface.

Turning the Vent Fan On or Off

  1. Press On/Off once to turn the vent fan on.
  2. Press On/Off again to turn the vent fan off.

Setting the Vent Fan Speed

When the fan is on, press 5 Speed to change the vent fan speed.

  • The fan speed will change in sequence from Level 4 to Level 5, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and back to Level 4.
  • The vent fan maintains the last setting if turned off and on again.

Setting the Timed Ventilation

Press Auto Timeset to set the ventilation time.

  • The ventilation time will change in sequence from 1 to 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.

Note: Turn the microwave’s vent fan on whenever you use the cooktop below it. The fan captures smoke, steam, and odors and also prevents the heat from the cooktop from damaging microwave components.

Note:If the microwave is cooking, the vent fan turns on automatically if the sensors detect too much heat from the cooktop. This is designed to prevent microwave component damage.

Custom Setting

Adjust the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed, defrost weight and turntable.

Setting Menu

Refer to the information below to adjust the settings.

Item Option
1 Sound
  • 1 Sound On
  • 2 Sound Off
2 Clock
  • 1 Clock On
  • 2 Clock Off
3 Scroll Speed
  • 1 Slow
  • 2 Normal
  • 3 Fast
4 Defrost Weight
  • 1 Lbs
  • 2 Kg
5 Turntable
  • 1 Turntable On
  • 2 Turntable Off

Setting the Defrost Weight from Lbs to Kg

  1. Press Settings.
  2. Use the number keys to select 4 and 2.

Microwave Power Levels

This microwave oven is equipped with 10 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking.

  • When operating at 100% power levels for prolonged periods, the output power will be reduced gradually to help prevent the unit from electrically overheating.
Power Level Use
High 10 (100 %)
  • Boiling water.
  • Browning ground beef.
  • Making candy.
  • Cooking poultry pieces, fish & vegetables.
  • Cooking tender cuts of meat.
9 (90%)
  • Reheating rice, pasta & vegetables.
8 (80%)
  • Reheating prepared foods quickly. 
  • Reheating sandwiches.
7 (70%)
  • Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.
  • Melting chocolate.
6 (60%)
  • Cooking veal.
  • Cooking whole fish.
  • Cooking puddings and custard.
5 (50%)
  • Cooking ham, whole poultry and lamb.
  • Cooking rib roast and sirloin tip.
4 (40%)
  • Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.
3 (30%)
  • Cooking less tender cuts of meat.
  • Cooking pork chops and roasts.
2 (20%)
  • Taking the chill out of fruit.
  • Softening butter.
1 (10%)
  • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.
  • Softening butter and cream cheese.
0 (0%)
  • Standing time

Quick Start and Stop

Using Quick Start

This feature allows you to start the microwave function without pressing the START/Enter button.

Cooking for 2 Minutes on High Power Press +30 seconds four times.

  • The oven starts immediately and the time counts down in the display.
  • Press +30 seconds repeatedly to extend the cook time by 30 seconds every time the button is pressed (up to 99 min 59 seconds).

Interrupting Cooking

  • To stop the oven during a cycle, open the door or Press STOP/Clear once.
  • To restart cooking, close the door and press START/Enter.
  • To stop the oven and clear the settings during a cycle, press STOP/Clear twice.

Operating the Microwave

Microwave Mode

Unless you are using the auto cooking functions, the cook time and power level must be set manually.

Cooking for 5 Minutes, 30 Seconds at 80% Power

  1. Press Cook Time.
  2. Press the number keys to set the cook time (5:30).
  3. Press Power Level.
  4. Press 8 to select power level 8, and press START/Enter.
  • When cooking is complete, a chime sounds and COOK END appears in the display window.

Note: If a power level is not selected, the oven defaults to 100% power.

Using Express Cook

Press the 1 through 5 number buttons to immediately start the microwave function on High for the selected number of minutes.

Cooking for 3 Minutes at High

  1. Press 3 to start cooking.
  • When cooking is complete, a chime sounds and COOK END appears in the display window.

Using the Sensor Functions

The sensor features offer convenient cooking or reheating of popular food items automatically using preprogrammed settings. The Sensor system works by detecting built up steam so there is no need to set cook times or power levels.

  • Make sure the door remains closed.
  • Opening the door or pressing the STOP/Clear button before the steam is detected will stop the process and the oven.
  • Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good sensor cooking results.
    • Always use microwavable containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
    • Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.
    • Match the amount to the size of the container.
    • Fill containers at least half full for best results.
    • Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

Sensor Cook Mode

Cook your favorite foods automatically using preset programs.

  1. Press Sensor Cook.
  2. Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Sensor Cook Menu.
  • Cooking will start about 4 seconds later.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Sensor Cook Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.

  • 1 Potato (1 - 4 potatoes (7 - 9 oz/ea))
    • Cookware: Paper towel
    • Food temperature: Room
    • Instructions: Pierce skin with a fork and place on paper towel. Do not cover. After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 2 Fresh Vegetable -Hard (1 - 4 cups)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Add water (1 - 2 cups: 2 tbsp water, 3 - 4 cups: 4 tbsp water). Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 3 Fresh Vegetable - Soft (1 - 4 cups)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Add water (1 - 2 cups: 2 tbsp water, 3 - 4 cups: 4 tbsp water). Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 4 Frozen Vegetable (1 - 4 cups)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Frozen
    • Instructions: Add water (1-2 cups: 2 tbsp water, 3-4 cups: 4 tbsp water). Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 5 Canned Vegetable (1 - 4 cups)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Room
    • Instructions: Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 6 Rice (0.5 - 2 cups)
    • Cookware: Deep and large microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Room
    • Instructions: Put the rice and water in the bowl as below.
      • Rice 0.5 cup (96 g), water 1-1/3 cups (314 g)
      • Rice 1 cup (192 g), water 2-1/4 cups (531 g)
      • Rice 1.5 cups (288 g), water 3-1/4 cups (789 g)
      • Rice 2 cups (384 g), water 4-1/2 cups (1062 g)
    • Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand 5-10 minutes.
  • 7 Frozen Lasagna (10 - 21 oz)
    • Food temperature: Frozen
    • Instructions: Remove outer packaging. Slit cover. If not in a microwave-safe container, transfer it to a microwave-safe plate covered with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand in microwave oven for 3 minutes.
  • 8 Fish Fillets (4 - 16 oz)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe plate
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 9 Shrimp (4 - 16 oz)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe plate
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 2 minutes.
  • 10 Chicken Pieces (4 - 32 oz)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe plate
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 11 Casserole (1 - 4 cups)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Room
    • Instructions: Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 12 Boiling Water (1 - 2 cups (240 ml/cup))
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe cup
    • Food temperature: Room
    • Instructions: After cooking, stir to complete reheating.

Sensor Reheat Mode

This feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

  1. Press Sensor Reheat.
  2. Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Sensor Reheat Menu.
  • Cooking will start about 4 seconds later.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Sensor Reheat Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.

  • 1 Dinner Plate (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe plate
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes. 
  • 2 Soup / Sauce (1 - 4 cups)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 3 Casserole (1 - 4 cups)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated 
    • Instructions: Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes.
  • 4 Pizza (1 - 3 slices)
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe dish
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Unwrap and place food on a microwave-safe dish.
  • 5 Baked Goods (1 - 4 pieces)
    • Cookware: Paper towel
    • Food temperature: Room
    • Instructions: Place on paper towel. Do not cover.
  • 6 Beverage (1 - 2 cups (240 ml/cup))
    • Cookware: Microwave-safe cup
    • Food temperature: Room
    • Instructions: Pour beverage into a mug or microwave-safe cup. After cooking, stir to complete reheating.

Popcorn Mode

Prepare microwave popcorn simply and easily, one bag at a time.

  • Press Popcorn.
    • Cooking will start about 4 seconds later.
    • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Caution:

  • Only pop popcorn in a microwavable container or in commercial packages designed for microwave ovens.
  • Do not reuse popcorn bags.
  • Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.
  • Follow directions on bag.

Popcorn Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.

  • Popcorn (2.0 - 3.5 oz)
    • Pop only one package at a time. For best results, use a fresh bag of popcorn. Place a bag of prepackaged microwave popcorn on the center of the glass tray.

Steam Cook Mode

This feature cooks with steam using a steam bowl.

  1. Press Steam Cook.
  2. Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Steam Cook Menu.
  3. Use the number keys to enter the desired amounts from the Steam Cook Menu.
  4. Press START/Enter.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Steam Cook Menu

  • 1 Asparagus (1 - 3 cups)
    • Cookware: Steam bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Wash vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces (under 1 in. or 2.5 cm long). Pour 10 oz (300 ml) tap water into the steam water bowl. Place the steam plate on the steam water bowl. Place prepared food on the steam plate in a single layer. Cover with the steam cover.
  • 2 Broccoli (1 - 3 cups)
    • Cookware: Steam bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Wash vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces (small florets: 20-25 g/ piece). Follow the instructions under Asparagus for adding water and using the steam bowl.
  • 3 Brussels Sprout (1 - 3 cups)
    • Cookware: Steam bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Wash vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces. Follow the instructions under Asparagus for adding water and using the steam bowl.
  • 4 Carrot (1 - 3 cups)
    • Cookware: Steam bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Wash vegetables and cut into similar sized pieces (under 1/4 in. or 5 mm thick). Follow the instructions under Asparagus for adding water and using the steam bowl.
  • 5 Chicken Breast (1 - 2 pieces, 6 - 8 oz/piece)
    • Cookware: Steam bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Wash the food and season as desired (under 1 in. or 2.5 cm thick). Follow the instructions under Asparagus for adding water and using the steam bowl.
  • 6 Fish (1 - 2 pieces, 1’’/fillet)
    • Cookware: Steam bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Wash the food and season as desired (under 1 in. or 2.5 cm thick). Follow the instructions under Asparagus for adding water and using the steam bowl.
  • 7 Zucchini (1 - 3 cups)
    • Cookware: Steam bowl
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Wash food and cut into similar sized pieces (under 1/4 in. or 5 mm thick.) Season as desired. Follow the instructions under Asparagus for adding water and using the steam bowl.

Auto Defrost Mode

Using Defrost Menu

The oven has 4 preset defrost cycles. The Defrost Menu shows the suggested defrost cycle for various foods.

  1. Press Auto Defrost.
  2. Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Auto Defrost Menu.
  3. Use the number keys to enter the desired amounts.
  4. Press START/Enter.
  • At the chime, open the oven door and turn the food over. Remove any food that has thawed. Return the items which are still frozen to the oven, and press START/Enter to complete the defrost cycle.

Using Time Defrost

This feature defaults to microwave power level 3.

  1. Press Auto Defrost twice.
  2. Press the number keys to set the defrost time.
  3. Press START/Enter.
  • At the chime, open the oven door and turn the food over. Remove any food that has thawed. Return the items which are still frozen to the oven, and press START/Enter to complete the defrost cycle.

Defrost Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.

  • 1 Meat (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)
    • Beef: Ground beef, round steak, stew cubes, tenderloin steak, pot roast, rib roast, rump roast, chuck roast, hamburger patties
    • Lamb: Chops (1 inch thick), rolled roast
    • Pork: Chops (0.5 inch thick), hot dogs, spareribs, country-style ribs, rolled roast, sausage
    • Veal: Cutlets (1 lb, 0.5 inch thick)

When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.

  • 2 Poultry (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)
    • Poultry: Whole, cut-up, breast (boneless) Rinse chicken cavity with tap water and let stand for 60 minutes after cooking for better results.
    • Cornish hens: Whole
    • Turkey: Breast

When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 30 minutes.

  • 3 Fish (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)
    • Fish: Fillets, whole steaks
    • Shellfish: Crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops

When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

  • 4 Bread (0.1 - 1.0 lbs)
    • Muffins, rolls, cake

When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes.

Operating the Oven

Convection Bake Mode

The Convection Bake function uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. The convection cooking temperature ranges from 250 ℉ to 450 ℉. It is best to preheat the oven when convection cooking.

Setting the Convection Bake Function

Example: 45 minutes at 375 ℉ with preheating

  1. Press Conv. Bake. 350 ℉ appears in the display.
  2. Set the oven temperature: Press 3, 7, 5 and START/Enter.
  3. Press START/Enter again. The oven starts to preheat and the display shows PREHEAT and the oven temperature. (Do not enter the time.)
  4. When the melody sounds, place the food in the oven.
  5. Set the cook time: Press 4, 5, 0 and 0.
  6. Press START/Enter.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Example: 30 minutes at 375 ℉ without preheating

  1. Press Conv. Bake. 350 ℉ appears in the display.
  2. Set the oven temperature: Press 3, 7, 5 and START/Enter.
  3. Set the cook time: Press 3, 0, 0 and 0.
  4. Press START/Enter.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Convection Baking Menu

  • Always use the metal rack when convection baking. Place food directly on the rack or in the metal tray on the rack.
  • Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most convection baking, light, shiny finishes give the best results because they prevent over-browning in the time it takes to cook the center areas. For better browning on the bottoms of cakes or pies, use dull (satin-finish) pans.
  • Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram absorb heat which may result in dry, crisp crusts.
  • Preheating the oven is recommended when baking foods using convection.
  • To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open the oven door to check food as little as possible.
Food Temp. Time (Min) Comments
Breads

Muffins

Nut Bread or Fruit Bread

400 ℉

325 ℉

25 to 35

70 to 80

 Remove from pans immediately and cool slightly on wire rack. Interiors will be moist and tender.
Cakes

Pound Cake

Butter Cakes

Cake Mixes

Fudge Brownies

Cheese Souffle

350 ℉

350 ℉

375 ℉

300 ℉

55 to 65

45 to 55

35 to 45

80 to 90

 Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert cakes on wire rack.
Cookies

Chocolate Chip

Sugar

350 ℉

350 ℉

25 to 35

25 to 35

 Place metal tray on rack.
Convenience foods

Frozen Pizza

Frozen Bread

425 ℉

400 ℉

20 to 25

15 to 30

 Pizza should not extend over the rack. Follow package directions for preparation.
Vegetables, Other desserts

Baked Potatoes

Acorn Squash Halves

Meringue Shells

425 ℉

375 ℉

250 ℉

55 to 65

60 to 70

70 to 85

 Potatoes: Pierce skin with fork before baking. Squash: Pierce skin several places. Add ½ cup water to dish. Tum squash halves cut side up after 30 minutes of cook time and cover. Meringues: When done, turn oven off and let shells stand in oven for 1 hour to dry.

Meat Roasting Menu

Food Temp. Time(min/lb)
Beef

Ribs (2 to 4 lbs)Rare

Ribs (2 to 4 lbs)Medium

Ribs (2 to 4 lbs)Well

Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin (2 to 4 lbs)Rare

Boneless Ribs,Top Sirloin (2 to 4 lbs)Medium

Boneless Ribs,Top Sirloin (2 to 4 lbs)Well

Beef Tenderloin, Rare

Beef Tenderloin, Medium

350 ℉

350 ℉

350 ℉

350 ℉

350 ℉

350 ℉

350 ℉

350 ℉

30 to 35

35 to 40

40 to 45

25 to 30

30 to 35

35 to 40

25 to 30

30 to 35
Ham

Canned (3-lb. fully cooked)

Butt (5-lb. fully cooked)

Shank (5-lb. fully cooked)

350 ℉

350 ℉

350 ℉

30 to 35

30 to 35

30 to 35
Lamb

Medium

Well

350 ℉

350 ℉

40 to 45

45 to 50
Pork

Roast Pork (2 to 4 lbs)

Pork Chops (1/2 to 1-inch thick)

425 ℉

450 ℉

38 to 43

35 to 45
Poultry

Whole Chicken (2 to 4 lbs)

Chicken Pieces (1 to 2 lbs)

400 ℉

425 ℉

35 to 45

40 to 50
Seafood

Fish (1 to 3 lb. fillets)

Shrimp (0.5 to 1.5 lbs)

400 ℉

400 ℉

15 to 20

20 to 25 (/0.5 lbs)

 

Air Fry Mode

The Air Fry function is specially designed for oil-free frying.

  1. Press Air Fry.
  2. Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Air Fry Menu.
  3. Use the number keys to enter the desired amounts from the Air Fry Menu.
  4. Press START/Enter.
  • When the oven beeps, turn the food over.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Air Fry Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts. Adjust cook time according to the size, thickness, and your preference of doneness.

  • 1 Buffalo Wings (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen cooked
    • 1 serving: 2 ea, 2 servings: 4 ea
    • Instructions: Place food in oven. Turn food over at beep.
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 25 - 27 min.
  • 2 Chicken Nuggets (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen cooked
    • 1 serving: 5 ea, 2 servings: 10 ea
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 13 - 15 min.
  • 3 Chicken Tenders (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen cooked
    • 1 serving: 2 ea, 2 servings: 4 ea
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 20 - 21 min.
  • 4 Fish Sticks (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen uncooked
    • 1 serving: 6 ea, 2 servings: 12 ea
    • Instructions: Place food in oven. Turn food over at beep.
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 14 - 16 min.
  • 5 French Fries (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen cooked
    • 1 serving: 6 oz (180 g), 2 servings: 13 oz (370 g)
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 18 - 20 min.
  • 6 Hash Brown Patties (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen cooked
    • 1 serving: 6 ea, 2 servings: 12 ea
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 19 - 20 min.
  • 7 Mozzarella Sticks (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen cooked
    • 1 serving: 3 ea, 2 servings: 6 ea
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 11 - 12 min.
  • 8 Popcorn Shrimp (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen uncooked
    • 1 serving: 19 ea, 2 servings: 38 ea
    • Instructions: Place food in oven. Turn food over at beep.
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 14 - 16 min.
  • 9 Potato Wedges (1 - 2 servings)
    • Cookware: Metal tray on the rack
    • Food temperature: Frozen cooked
    • 1 serving: 9 ea, 2 servings: 18 ea
    • Instructions: Place food in oven. Turn food over at beep.
    • Alternative: Conv. Bake at 450 ℉ for 24 - 26 min.

Combination Mode

Use this mode for roast meat, roast chicken, roast vegetables, frozen pizza, cake, pies and breads.

Setting the Combination Bake Function

Example: 30 minutes at 400 ℉

  1. Press Combi. Bake. 325 ℉ appears in the display.
  2. Set the oven temperature: Press 4, 0, 0 and START/Enter.
  3. Set the cook time: Press 3, 0, 0 and 0.
  4. Press START/Enter.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Combination Bake Menu

Food Temp Time (min) Comments
Pie, Pastries Quiche 400 ℉ 40 to 50 Let stand 1 hour before cutting.
Convenience Foods

Frozen Pizza

Frozen Bread

425 ℉

400 ℉

20 to 30

15 to 30

 Follow package directions for preparation.
Vegetable Baked Potatoes 400 ℉ 25 to 35 Pierce skin with fork before baking. Place on the rack.

 

Combination Roast Function

Example: 30 minutes at 400 ℉

  1. Press Combi. Roast. 375 ℉ appears in the display.
  2. Set the oven temperature: Press 4, 0, 0 and START/Enter.
  3. Set the cook time: Press 3, 0, 0 and 0.
  4. Press START/Enter.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Combination Roast Menu

Food Temp Time (min/lb) Comments

Beef

  • Ribs (2 to 4 lbs)
  • Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin (2 to 4 lbs)

Ribs (rare)

Ribs (medium)

Ribs (well)

Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin (rare)

Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin (medium)

Boneless Ribs, Top Sirloin (well)

Beef Tenderloin (rare)

Beef Tenderloin (medium)

425 ℉

425 ℉

425 ℉

425 ℉

425 ℉

425 ℉

425 ℉

425 ℉

20 to 25

25 to 30

30 to 35

17 to 22

20 to 25

23 to 28

8 to 12

10 to 14

 Turn over halfway through the cooking time.
Ham

Canned (3 lbs fully cooked)

Butt (5 lbs fully cooked)

Shank (5 lbs fully cooked)

375 ℉

375 ℉

375 ℉

25 to 30

25 to 30

25 to 30

 Turn over halfway through the cooking time.
Lamb

Medium

Well

350 ℉

350 ℉

12 to 17

15 to 20

 Turn over halfway through the cooking time.
Pork

Roast Pork (2 to 4 lbs)

Pork Chops (1/2 to 1-inch thick)

450 ℉

450 ℉

23 to 33

20 to 30

 Turn over halfway through the cooking time.
Poultry

Whole Chicken (2 to 4 lbs)

Chicken Pieces (1 to 2 lbs)

375 ℉

375 ℉

20 to 25

35 to 45

 Turn over halfway through the cooking time.
Seafood

Fish (1 to 3 lbs, fillets)

Shrimp (0.5 to 1.5 lbs)

350 ℉

350 ℉

12 to 18

7 to 12 (/ 0.5 lbs)

 Turn over halfway through the cooking time.

 

Speed Combination Mode

This function includes 4 presets for cooking common foods without entering settings manually. For best results, place food on the rack. When cooking meats, use the metal tray/drip pan to catch drippings.

  1. Press Speed Combi.
  2. Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Speed Combination Menu.
  3. Use the number keys to enter the desired amounts from the Speed Combination Menu.
  4. Press START/Enter.
  • When the oven beeps, turn food over.
  • When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.

Speed Combination Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.

  • 1 Whole Chicken (2.0 - 4.0 lbs)
    • Cookware: Rack on the metal tray
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Thoroughly wash inside and outside of chicken with cold water. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, secure the legs with kitchen twine. Brush outside of chicken with melted butter or margarine. Place chicken breast side down. Turn food over at beep. After cooking, loosely tent chicken with aluminum foil and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • 2 Roast Pork (2.0 - 4.0 lbs)
    • Cookware: Rack on the metal tray
    • Food temperature: Refrigerated
    • Instructions: Pat dry with paper towels. After cooking, loosely tent roast with aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
  • 3 Frozen Lasagna (10 or 21 oz)
    • Food temperature: Frozen
    • Instructions: Remove from outer package. Remove film cover. If lasagna is not in an ovenproof container, transfer it to an ovenproof dish. After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 4 Baked Potato (1-4 potatoes (7-9 oz/ea))
    • Cookware: Rack on the metal tray
    • Food temperature: Room  
    • Instructions: Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place in oven.

Warm Mode

This function maintains an oven temperature of less than 195 ℉. This function should not be used to reheat cold food. It is designed to keep cooked food warm for serving up to 3 hours after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the function shuts the oven OFF automatically.

Setting the Warm Function

  1. Press Warm.
  2. Select the temperature level: Press 1 for High, 2 for Medium, or 3 for Low.
  • High: 195 ℉ (91 ℃)
  • Medium: 165 ℉ (74 ℃)
  • Low: 140 ℉ (60 ℃)
  1. Press START/Enter to start warming.
  2. Press STOP/Clear at any time to cancel.

Proof Mode

This function maintains a warm oven for rising yeast-leavened products before baking.

Setting the Proof Function

Example: Proofing for 2 hours

  1. Press Proof.
  2. Set the cook time: Press 2, 0 and 0.
  3. Press START/Enter to start proofing.
  4. Press STOP/Clear at any time to cancel.

Cookware Guide

Microwave-Safe Cookware

Use microwavable cookware.

  • Ovenproof Glass
    • Ovenproof glassware that is treated for high intensity heat so it is heat-resistant is microwave-safe.
    • Use utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metal rims.
    • Do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter when heated.
  • China
    • Use bowls, cups, serving plates, pottery, stoneware, ceramic, and platters without metal rims or handles. Many containers made of these materials are microwave-safe, but test them before use.
  • Plastic
    • Plastic Storage Containers: Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer containers and plastic bags only for short cooking times. Do not use them when cooking food for long periods or at high power levels, as the hot food will eventually warp or melt the 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.
    • Plastic Cooking Bags: Provided they are specially made for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe. Remember to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in the microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture. 
    • Plastic Microwave Cookware: A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. You may be able to use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment.
  • Paper
    • Use paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates with no metal rims or design. Look for the manufacturer’s label for use in the microwave oven.
    • Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in the microwave oven, provided that the cooking time is short and the foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked.
    • Avoid colored paper products as the color may run. Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven. They may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave.
  • Tableware
    • Many containers made of pottery, stoneware and ceramic are also microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test.
    • Do not put plates with painted decoration in the oven, as the paint may contain metal and cause arcing.

Microwave-Unsafe Cookware

  • Metal Containers/Metal Decoration
    • Never use metal or metal-rimmed cookware in the microwave oven.
    • Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning.
    • Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, foil trays, metal-rimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The metal rim 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
    • Wood 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 Cookware
    • Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered containers.
    • 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 Cookware
    • Any container 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.

Testing Cookware before Use

Most heat resistant and non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your oven. However, some cookware may contain materials that are not suitable for microwave use. Follow the steps below to find out if cookware can be used in the microwave.

  1. Place the container in question and a glass measuring cup filled with water next to each other inside the oven.
  2. Heat the container and glass measuring cup for 1 minute at HIGH power.
  • If the water heats up but the container remains cool to the touch, the container is microwave-safe.
  • If the temperature of the water does not change but the container becomes warm, it is not safe for use in the microwave oven.

Convection Cookware

  • Metal pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.
  • Metal pans with a dark or dull finish are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper crust.
  • Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light, tender crust.
  • Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes because the glass is easy to clean.

Combination Cooking Cookware

  • Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with the oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf, or the oven.
  • Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but is not recommended for foods that require crusting or all-around browning, because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

Cooking Guide

Cooking Tips

Carefully monitor the food in the microwave oven while it is cooking. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, etc., are the minimum steps recommended. If food is overcooked (dry), undercooked, or unevenly cooked, make adjustments before or during cooking to correct the problem.

  • Overcooked or Dry Food
    • Sprinkling: Sprinkle low-moisture foods such as roasts and vegetables with water before cooking, or cover them to retain moisture.
    • Density: Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles.
    • Shielding: Cover the corners of square dishes with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Don’t use too much foil, and secure the foil to the dish. Foil can cause arcing if it gets too close to the oven walls during cooking.
    • Bones and Fat: Bones conduct heat, and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Take care with bony or fatty cuts of meat.
  • Undercooked Food
    • Covering: Cover food with a microwave-safe lid, parchment paper (not waxed paper), or plastic wrap to trap heat and steam and cook food more quickly.
    • Standing Time: Let food stand for several minutes after being removed from the oven to allow it to finish cooking and help flavors blend and develop.
    • Quantity: The more food you place in the oven, the longer the required cooking time. 
    • Temperature: Ice-cold ingredients take much longer to cook than room temperature ingredients.
  • Unevenly Cooked Food
    • Stirring: Stir food from the outside toward the center during cooking, as food at the outside of the dish heats more quickly.
    • Arranging: Turn food over several times during cooking. The upper portion of thick foods cooks more quickly than the lower portion.
    • Shaping: Place the thickest portions of foods like meat, poultry or fish toward the outside of the cookware to help them cook more evenly. If possible, shape foods into thin rounds or rings.
  • Foods with Skin, Shell or Membrane
    • Skin or Membrane: Pierce the outsides of foods like potatoes, sausages, or egg whites or yolks before cooking.
    • Shell: Pierce or remove the shells from eggs, clams, oysters, or other shelled foods before cooking.
  • Defrosting Tips
    • Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from its original wrapping paper or plastic package. Otherwise, the wrap close to the foods will hold steam and heat, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to be cooked.
    • Remove any metal twist ties.
    • Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
    • Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven.
    • If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place the food in a suitable container.
    • The length of defrosting time varies depending on the shape of the food and on how solidly the food is frozen.
    • As food begins to defrost, separate the food into pieces so that they can defrost more easily.
    • Turn over food during defrosting or standing time. Separate into pieces and remove food as required.
    • Let food stand after defrosting. Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.
    • 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).
    • Slit the skins of frozen food such as sausage.
    • Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.
    • Place food in a shallow container or in a microwave roasting dish to catch the drippings.
    • Always underestimate defrosting time. Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven. If defrosted food is still frozen solid in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.
    • Depending on the shape of the food, some areas may defrost more quickly than others.
    • The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.
    • For best results, shape ground meat into the form of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and continue defrosting.
    • Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.

Precautions

  • To program the oven, press the center of each button firmly. When a button is pressed correctly, a beep sounds and the oven is activated. Do not press several buttons at once.
  • Do not strike the control panel with silverware, utensils, etc. It may be damaged or broken.
  • Always be careful when taking cookware out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. See the Cookware Guide section for more information.
  • To avoid breakage, allow cookware to cool before rinsing or submerging in water. Always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven.
  • Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.
  • Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking.
  • The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven.
  • Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items. Choose pans that do not have extended handles.
  • Use convection cooking for items like soufflés, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and some meat and fish dishes.
  • Your oven comes equipped with a metal tray which can be used for cooking in convection mode or combination mode.
  • You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking, but you do need to lower the oven temperature by 25 ℉ from the temperature recommended on the packaging when cooking prepared foods.
  • When baking cakes, cookies, breads, rolls, or other baked foods, most recipes call for preheating. Preheat the empty oven just as you do a regular oven. You can start cooking more dense foods such as meats, casseroles, and poultry without preheating.
  • All heatproof cookware or metal accessories can be used in convection cooking.
  • Use the metal accessories only for convection cooking. Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur.
  • After preheating, if you do not open the door, the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature for 30 minutes.
  • The oven cavity, door, turntable, roller rest, metal tray, metal rack, and cooking accessories will become very hot. Use oven mitts when removing the food, cooking accessories, metal rack, metal tray, and turntable from the oven after convection cooking.
  • Do not use lightweight plastic containers, plastic wraps, or paper products during any convection cycle.

Combination Cooking Tips

Combination microwave-convection cooking shortens the cooking time for foods that would usually take a long time to cook. It leaves meats crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. In combination cooking, the convection heat and microwave energy alternate automatically.

Precautions

  • All cookware used for combination cooking must be both microwave-safe and oven-safe.
  • During combination baking, some baking cookware may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the oven walls or metal accessory racks. Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal.
    • If arcing occurs, immediately stop the cooking cycle and place a heat resistant dish between the pan and the metal rack.
    • For best results, use the metal tray supplied with your oven.
    • If arcing occurs with other baking cookware, do not use it for combination cooking.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Interior

  1. Use a damp cloth to clean the surfaces of the door and wipe out crumbs between the door and the frame.
  2. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth and then rinse and dry.
  • Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
  • If steam accumulates inside or outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a soft cloth.
  • For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup of water with some lemon juice or vinegar in it.
  • If some induction cleaners containing abrasives are used, the appearance of the product may be damaged.

Cleaning the Exterior

  1. Clean the outside of the oven with soap and water.
  2. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel.
  • To prevent damage to the internal working parts of the oven, do not allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.
  • The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use warm, soapy water to clean. Rinse off soap residue and dry thoroughly.
  • Frequently wipe metal parts with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the Control Panel

  1. Open the door to prevent the oven from accidentally starting.
  2. Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth.
  3. Press STOP/Clear after cleaning.

Cleaning the Accessories

Wash the glass tray and rotating ring in mild, sudsy water. For heavily soiled areas, use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge. Dry completely before use.

  • The glass tray and rotating ring are dishwasher safe.
  • Hand wash the steam bowl. If cleaned in the dishwasher, the steam bowl may change shape and no longer function properly.

Cleaning the Rack

Wash the rack with soap and a soft cloth or nylon scrub brush.

  • Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack.
  • Dry completely before use.

Cleaning the Grease Filters

Filters should be cleaned at least once a month or more often if needed.

  1. To remove, slide the grease filter back slightly and pull it downward.
  2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent.
  3. Rinse well and shake to dry.
  • Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.
  1. To reinstall, slide the filter in on the back side and push it upward to secure it.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
Will the oven be damaged if it operates while empty? Yes. Never operate the oven while it is empty or without the glass tray.
Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? No. The metal screen bounces the energy back to the oven cavity. The holes (or ports) allow only light to pass through. They do not let microwave energy pass through.
Why do I see a light reflection around the outer case? This light is from the oven light which is located between the oven cavity and the outer wall of the oven.
What are the various sounds I hear when the oven is operating? The clicking sound is caused by a mechanical switch turning the microwave oven's magnetron ON and OFF. The heavy hum and clunk is from the change in power the magnetron draws as it is turned ON and OFF by a mechanical switch. The change in blower speed is from the change in line voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF.
Can my oven be damaged if food is cooked for too long? Like any other cooking appliance, it is possible to overcook food to the point that the food creates smoke and even possibly fire, and damages the inside of the oven. It is always best to be near the oven while you are cooking.
Why is a standing time recommended after microwave cooking time is over? Standing time allows foods to continue cooking evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time depends upon the density of the foods.
Why is additional time required for cooking food stored in the refrigerator? As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of food affects total cooking time. You need more time to cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature.
Sometimes the door of my oven appears wavy. Is this normal? This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.
Why does the glass tray not move? The correct side of the tray should be facing up and the tray should sit firmly on the center hub. The support is not operating correctly. Reinstall the glass tray and restart the oven. Cooking without the glass tray can give you poor results.
Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen. As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking.
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 purposes.
Can I pop popcorn in my oven? How do I get the best results? Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn button. 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 re-pop un-popped 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.
Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? Steam is normally produced during cooking. The oven has been designed to vent steam out of the vent.
During convection cooking the fan stops when I open the door. Is that normal? Yes, this is normal. When the door is opened, the convection fan will stop until the door is closed.
Why aren't the function buttons working? Make sure that the oven is not in Control Lock mode. The LOCKED will show in the display if Control Lock is activated. To deactivate Control Lock, press and hold STOP/Clear for three seconds.

 

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