Crosley Microwave Oven CMT135SG User Manual

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Use And Care  
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A Note to You.................................2  
Microwave Oven Safety................3  
Installation Instructions ...............5  
Getting to Know Your  
Microwave Oven ...........................7  
Standard Microwave  
Cooking .......................................13  
Cooking at high cook power.....13  
Cooking at different power  
levels ........................................14  
Cooking with more than  
one cook cycle .........................15  
Using OPTIONS.......................16  
Using ADD MINUTE.................17  
Using MORE OR LESS ...........17  
Using AUTO COOK..................18  
Using DEFROST......................19  
DEFROST chart .......................20  
Defrosting tips ..........................22  
Using WARM HOLD.................23  
SENSOR Cooking........................24  
Using SENSOR COOK............24  
Using SENSOR REHEAT.........26  
Using SENSOR POPCORN ....26  
Cooking Guide ............................27  
Caring for Your  
Microwave Oven..........................28  
Questions and Answers .............29  
Troubleshooting..........................30  
Requesting Assistance  
or Service.....................................31  
Warranty.......................................32  
CONSERVATOR MICROWAVE OVEN  
3828W5A0948/4393927A  
MODEL CMT135SG  
 
Microwave Oven Safety  
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your  
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the  
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:  
You will be killed or seriously injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
wDANGER  
You can be killed or seriously injured  
if you don’t follow instructions.  
wWARNING  
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,  
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including  
the following:  
Some products such as whole eggs in  
the shell and sealed containers – for  
example, closed glass jars – may  
explode and should not be heated in  
the microwave oven.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,  
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or  
exposure to excessive microwave energy:  
Read all instructions before using the  
microwave oven.  
Use the microwave oven only for its  
intended use as described in this manual.  
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors  
in the microwave oven. This type of oven  
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or  
dry food. It is not designed for industrial  
or laboratory use.  
Read and follow the specific “PRE-  
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE  
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE  
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in  
this section.  
The microwave oven must be  
grounded. Connect only to properly  
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS” found in the  
“Installation Instructions” section.  
As with any appliance, close supervision  
is necessary when used by children.  
Do not operate the microwave oven if it  
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not  
working properly, or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
Install or locate the microwave oven  
only in accordance with the provided  
Installation Instructions.  
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –  
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
The microwave oven should be serviced  
only by qualified service personnel.  
Call an authorized service company for  
examination, repair, or adjustment.  
To reduce the risk of fire in the  
oven cavity:  
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend  
the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or  
other combustible materials are placed  
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.  
Do not cover or block any openings on  
the microwave oven.  
Do not store the microwave oven out-  
doors. Do not use the microwave oven  
near water – for example, near a  
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper  
or plastic bags before placing bags  
in oven.  
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near  
a swimming pool, and the like.  
– If materials inside the oven should  
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven  
off, and disconnect the power cord, or  
shut off power at the fuse or circuit  
breaker panel.  
– Do not use the cavity for storage  
purposes. Do not leave paper products,  
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity  
when not in use.  
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not let cord hang over edge of table  
or counter.  
See door surface cleaning instructions  
in the “Caring for Your Microwave  
Oven” section.  
– Do not mount over a sink.  
– Do not store anything directly on top  
of the microwave oven when the  
microwave oven is in operation.  
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –  
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 expo-  
sure to microwave energy. It is impor-  
tant 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 close 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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Installation Instructions  
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.  
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean  
inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check  
for damage such as a door that isn’t lined  
up correctly, damage around the door, or  
dents inside the oven or on the exterior.  
If there is any damage, do not operate  
the oven until an authorized service tech-  
nician has checked it and made any  
needed repairs.  
legs are in place to ensure proper airflow. If  
vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety  
device automatically turns the oven off. The  
oven will not work until it has cooled.  
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table,  
or shelf that is strong enough to hold the  
oven and the food and utensils you put  
in it. (The control side of the unit is  
the heavy side. Use care when han-  
dling the oven.) The weight of the oven  
is about 50 lbs (23 kg). The microwave  
oven should be at a temperature above  
50°F (10°C) for proper operation.  
Air intake  
openings  
(on bottom in rear)  
in front)  
Exhaust vents  
(on side and  
Power  
supply  
cord  
wWARNING  
Electricalrequirements  
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.  
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused  
electrical supply is required. (A time-delay  
fuse is recommended.) It is recommended  
that a separate circuit serving only this  
appliance be provided.  
Fire Hazard  
Do not install the oven next to or  
over a heat source.  
Doing so can result in death, fire,  
or electrical shock.  
wWARNING  
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or  
rear air intake openings. Allow a few inches  
of space at the back of the oven where the  
intake openings are located. Blocking the air  
intake openings and exhaust vents could  
cause damage to the oven and poor cook-  
ing results. Make sure the microwave oven  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Failure to follow these instructions  
can result in death, fire, or  
electrical shock.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
For all cord connected appliances:  
completely understood, or if doubt exists  
as to whether the microwave oven is  
properly grounded.  
The microwave oven must be grounded.  
In the event of an electrical short circuit,  
grounding reduces the risk of electric  
shock by providing an escape wire for  
the electric current. The microwave oven  
is equipped with a cord having a ground-  
ing wire with a grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an outlet that is  
properly installed and grounded.  
Do not use an extension cord. If the power  
supply cord is too short, have a qualified  
electrician or serviceman install an outlet  
near the microwave oven.  
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 equip-  
ment grounding terminal or lead on the  
appliance.  
WARNING: Improper use of the  
grounding can result in a risk of  
electric shock.  
Consult a qualified electrician or service-  
man if the grounding instructions are not  
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Getting to Know Your  
Microwave Oven  
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics  
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you  
use your oven.  
How your microwave  
Radio interference  
interference to your radio, TV, or similar  
equipment. When there is interference,  
you can reduce it or remove it by:  
Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces  
of the oven.  
Adjusting the receiving antenna of the  
radio or television.  
oven works  
Using your microwave oven may cause  
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave  
energy is not hot. It causes food to make  
its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks  
the food.  
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio-  
waves, or light waves. You cannot see them,  
but you can see what they do.  
A magnetron in the microwave oven  
produces microwaves. The microwaves  
move into the oven where they contact  
food as it turns on the turntable.  
Moving the receiver away from the  
microwave oven.  
Plugging the microwave oven into a  
different outlet so that the microwave  
oven and receiver are on different  
branch circuits.  
The glass turntable of your microwave  
oven lets microwaves pass through. Then  
they bounce off a metal floor, back through  
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by  
the food.  
For the best  
Magnetron  
cooking results  
Always cook food for the shortest cooking  
time recommended. Check to see how the  
food is cooking. If needed, touch the ADD  
MINUTE pad while the oven is operating or  
after the cooking cycle is over (see the  
“Using ADD MINUTE” section).  
Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food  
being cooked about halfway through the  
cooking time for all recipes. This will help  
make sure the food is evenly cooked.  
If you do not have a cover for a dish, use  
wax paper, or microwave-approved paper  
towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn  
back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent  
steam during cooking.  
Metal floor  
Oven cavity  
Glass turntable  
Microwaves pass through most glass,  
paper, and plastics without heating them  
so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves  
bounce off metal containers so food does  
not absorb the energy.  
Testing your  
microwave oven  
To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 ml) of  
cold water in a glass container in the oven.  
Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook  
at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time  
is up, the water should be heated.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
• When you use a browning dish, the  
browning dish bottom must be at least 3⁄  
inch (5mm) above the turntable. Follow the  
directions supplied with the browning dish.  
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Testing your  
dinnerware or  
cookware  
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside  
the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs  
may cause them to burst, and possibly  
damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs  
before heating. In rare cases, poached  
eggs have been known to explode. Cover  
poached eggs and allow a standing time of  
one minute before cutting into them.  
• For best results, stir any liquid several  
times before heating or reheating.  
Liquids heated in certain containers  
(especially containers shaped like  
cylinders) may become overheated. The  
liquid may splash out with a loud noise  
during or after heating or when adding  
ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags,  
etc.). This can harm the oven.  
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a  
roast. The heat spreads to the center from  
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular  
oven cooking. This is one of the reasons  
for letting some foods (for example, roasts  
or baked potatoes) stand for a while after  
cooking, or for stirring some foods during  
the cooking time.  
• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable  
cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to  
maintain appropriate deep frying  
temperatures.  
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of  
the recommended cooking time, potatoes  
should be slightly firm because they will  
continue cooking during standing time.  
After microwaving, let potatoes stand for  
5 minutes. They will finish cooking while  
standing.  
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.  
To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven  
with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100%  
cook power for one minute.  
If the dish gets  
hot and water stays cool, do not use it.  
Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic  
dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy,  
becoming too hot to handle and slowing  
cooking times. Cooking in metal containers  
not designed for microwave use could  
damage the oven, as could containers with  
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples,  
metallic glaze or trim).  
Operating safety  
precautions  
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to  
swing on it when the door is open.  
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not  
heat containers, but heat from the food can  
make the container hot.  
• Do not use newspaper or other printed  
paper in the oven.  
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,  
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.  
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is  
empty. Product life may be shortened. If  
you practice programming the oven, put a  
container of water in the oven. It is normal  
for the oven door to look wavy after the  
oven has been running for a while.  
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.  
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave  
oven because it allows microwaves to pass  
through it.  
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless  
the glass turntable is securely in place and  
can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in  
either direction. Make sure the turntable is  
correct-side up in the oven. Handle your  
turntable with care when removing it from  
the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If  
your turntable cracks or breaks, contact  
your dealer for a replacement.  
Electrical  
connection  
If the incoming voltage to the microwave is  
less than 110 volts, cooking times may be  
longer. Have a qualified electrician check  
your electrical system.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
Microwave oven features  
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8
7
COOK  
OZ HEATER T/TABLE OFF  
SENSOR  
POPCORN  
REHEAT  
COOK  
3
SIZES  
AUTO  
COOK  
WARM  
HOLD  
ADD  
MINUTE  
OPTIONS  
MORE  
LESS  
Conservator Plus  
DEFROST  
2
COOK  
TIME  
COOK  
CLOCK  
SET  
POWER  
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1
4
2
5
3
6
7
8
0
9
START  
ENTER  
OFF  
CANCEL  
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4
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Your microwave oven is designed to make  
your cooking experience as enjoyable and  
productive as possible. To get you up and  
running quickly, the following is a list of the  
oven’s basic features:  
5. Removable Turntable Support  
(under turntable).  
6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this  
panel to perform all functions.  
7. Light (not shown). The light  
1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push  
automatically turns on when the door  
is opened or when the oven is running.  
this button to open the door.  
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven  
will not work unless the door is  
securely closed.  
8. Cooking Guide Label.  
9. Model and Serial Number Plate.  
3. Window with Metal Shield. The  
shield prevents microwaves from  
escaping. It is designed as a screen  
to allow you to view food as it cooks.  
4. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns  
food as it cooks for more even cook-  
ing. It must be in the oven during  
operation. The turntable is sunken  
into the cavity floor to give you more  
cooking space and better cooking  
results.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
Control panel  
1
features  
COOK  
OZ HEATER T/TABLE OFF  
Your microwave oven control panel lets you  
select a desired cooking function quickly  
and easily. The following is a list of all the  
Command and Number pads located on the  
SENSOR  
3
4
control panel.  
2
POPCORN  
COOK  
REHEAT  
3 SIZES  
For more information on these features,  
see “Using your microwave oven”  
section.  
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7
AUTO  
COOK  
WARM  
HOLD  
ADD  
MINUTE  
5
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1. Display. The display includes a clock and  
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking  
time settings, cook powers, quantities,  
weights, and cooking functions.  
LESS  
OPTIONS  
MORE  
Conservator Plus  
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop pop-  
corn, without entering a cook power or  
time. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven  
how long to cook depending on the  
amount of humidity it detects from the  
popcorn.  
DEFROST  
COOK  
TIME  
COOK  
POWER  
CLOCK  
SET  
1
4
2
5
3
6
3. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food,  
without entering a cook power or time.  
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how  
long to reheat depending on the amount  
of humidity it detects from the food.  
7
8
0
9
START  
ENTER  
OFF  
CANCEL  
4. COOK. Touch this pad to cook food,  
without entering a cook power or time.  
The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how  
long to cook depending on the amount  
of humidity it detects from the food.  
10. LESS. Each time you touch this pad  
you will subtract 10 seconds from  
AUTO COOK or regular timed  
cooking.  
5. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook  
food, without entering a cook power or  
time.  
11. DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw  
6. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep  
hot, cooked foods safely warm in your  
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99  
seconds. You can use WARM HOLD by  
itself, or to automatically follow a cooking  
cycle.  
frozen food by weight.  
12. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed  
by Number pads to set a cooking  
time.  
13. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after  
the cook time has been set, followed  
by a Number pad to set the amount  
of microwave energy released to cook  
the food. The higher the number, the  
higher the power or faster the “cook-  
ing speed.”  
7. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook  
for 1 minute at 100% cook power.  
8. OPTIONS. Touch this pad and a Number  
pad to turn off tones, turn off the clock,  
change scroll speed, change weight  
measurement to kilograms, or turn on  
the demonstration mode.  
14. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter  
9. MORE. Each time you touch this pad  
you will add 10 seconds to AUTO COOK  
or regular timed cooking.  
the correct time of day.  
15. Number pads. Touch Number pads  
to enter cooking times, cook powers,  
quantities, or weights.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
16.START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a  
function you have set.  
Using the child lock  
17.OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad once to  
erase an incorrect command or twice to  
cancel a program during cooking. This  
pad will not erase the time of day.  
The Child Lock locks the control panel so  
children cannot use the microwave when  
you do not want them to.  
To lock the control panel:  
TOUCH  
NOTE: If you try to enter unacceptable in-  
structions, “ERROR” will appear on the dis-  
play. Touch OFF/CANCEL and re-enter the  
instructions.  
START  
ENTER  
until LOCKED appears and  
2 tones sound (4 seconds)  
Audible signals  
Your microwave oven comes with audible  
signals that can guide you when setting and  
using your oven:  
“LOCKED” will appear on the display if a  
pad is touched.  
To unlock the control panel:  
TOUCH  
A programming tone will sound each time  
you touch a pad.  
Three tones signal the end of a cooking  
cycle or Minute Timer function.  
START  
ENTER  
until LOCKED disappears  
and 2 tones sound (4 seconds)  
Interrupting cooking  
You can stop the oven during a cycle by  
opening the door. The oven stops heating  
and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To  
restart cooking, close the door and  
TOUCH  
START  
ENTER  
If you do not want to continue  
cooking:  
Close the door and the light goes off.  
THEN  
TOUCH  
OFF  
CANCEL  
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch  
OFF/CANCEL to make sure no other func-  
tion is on.  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
Setting the clock  
Using the minute  
When you first plug in your microwave oven,  
the display tells you to “PLEASE SET TIME  
OF DAY”. Then the display shows “:”. If the  
electric power ever goes off, the display will  
repeat this message when the power comes  
back on.  
timer  
You can use your microwave oven as a  
kitchen timer. Use the Minute Timer for  
timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.  
NOTE: If you want to use other Command  
pads while the Minute Timer is counting  
down, touch OFF/CANCEL to cancels the  
Minute Timer.  
NOTE: You can cook without setting the  
clock, but the display will not show the cor-  
rect time of day after cooking.  
1. Touch “COOK TIME”.  
To set time:  
TOUCH  
1. Choose the setting.  
COOK  
TIME  
TOUCH  
CLOCK  
SET  
2. Enter the time to be  
counted down.  
TOUCH  
2. Enter the time of day.  
0
0
Example for 5:30:  
3
TOUCH  
Example for 3 minutes  
0
5
3
3. Set “0” cook power.  
TOUCH  
COOK  
0
3. Complete your entry  
POWER  
TOUCH  
START  
ENTER  
4. Start the countdown.  
TOUCH  
START  
ENTER  
5. At the end of the set time:  
Five tones will sound and the display will  
show “End”.  
6. To show time of day:  
TOUCH  
OFF  
CANCEL  
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Standard Microwave Cooking  
This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read  
these instructions carefully.  
4. End of cooking  
Cooking at high  
At end of cooking time:  
cook power  
Three tones will sound, and the display  
will show “End”.  
1. Put the food in the oven and  
close the door.  
YOU SEE  
2. Set the cooking time.  
TOUCH  
YOU SEE  
Display scrolls the words  
“ENTER COOKING TIME”  
COOK  
TIME  
5. To show time of day:  
TOUCH  
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:  
OFF  
CANCEL  
TOUCH  
0
3
3
YOU SEE  
Display scrolls the words  
“TOUCH START OR POWER”  
3. Start the oven.  
TOUCH  
START  
ENTER  
YOU SEE  
COOK  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
Cooking at different cook powers  
For best results, some recipes call for differ-  
ent cook powers. The lower the cook power,  
the slower the cooking. Each Number pad  
also stands for a different percentage of  
cook power. Many microwave cookbook  
recipes tell you by number, percent, or  
name which cook power to use.  
The following chart gives the percentage of  
cook power each Number pad stands for,  
and the cook power name usually used. It  
also tells you when to use each cook power.  
Follow recipe or food package instructions if  
available.  
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for  
cooking times.  
COOK POWER  
NAME  
WHEN TO USE IT  
10=100% of full power High  
(automatic)  
Quick heating many convenience foods and  
foods with high water content, such as  
soups and beverages  
Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground  
meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables  
9=90% of full power  
8=80% of full power  
Heating cream soups  
Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles  
7=70% of full power  
Cooking and heating foods that need a  
cook power lower than high (for example,  
whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is  
cooking too fast  
Medium-High  
Reheating a single serving of food  
6=60% of full power  
Cooking requiring special care, such as  
cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards  
Finishing cooking casseroles  
5=50% of full power  
4=40% of full power  
3=30% of full power  
Medium  
Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts  
Melting chocolate  
Simmering stews  
Heating pastries  
Medium-Low,  
Defrost  
Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,  
poultry, and precooked foods  
2=20% of full power  
1=10% of full power  
Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream  
Keeping food warm  
Low  
Taking chill out of fruit  
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the COOK POWER pad as a  
second Kitchen Timer by entering “0” for the cook power. The oven will count down the  
cooking time you set without cooking.  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
Cooking at different  
cook powers (cont.)  
1. Put the food in the oven and  
close the door.  
5. To show time of day:  
TOUCH  
OFF  
CANCEL  
Cooking with more  
than one cook cycle  
2. Set the cooking time.  
TOUCH  
For best results, some recipes call for one  
cook power for a certain length of time, and  
another cook power for another length of  
time. Your oven can be set to change from  
one to another automatically, for up to 2  
stages.  
COOK  
TIME  
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:  
TOUCH  
You can set your chosen cook functions in  
any order. However, when you use  
DEFROST, it must be the first stage.  
0
7
3
1. Put the food in the oven and  
close the door.  
3. Set the cook power.  
2. Set the cooking time for  
the first cycle.  
TOUCH  
COOK  
POWER  
TOUCH  
COOK  
TIME  
TOUCH  
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:  
TOUCH  
5
0
7
3
Example for 50% cook power:  
4. Start the oven.  
3. Set the cook power for  
the first cycle.  
TOUCH  
START  
ENTER  
TOUCH  
COOK  
POWER  
(cooking time  
counts down)  
TOUCH  
At end of cooking time:  
5
Three tones will sound, and the display  
will show “End”.  
Example for 50% cook power:  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
After the first stage is over, 2 tones  
sound and the next stage will count  
down.  
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the  
cooking time and cook power  
for each additional cycle.  
At end of cooking time:  
Three tones will sound, and the display  
will show “End”.  
5. Start the oven.  
TOUCH  
6. To show time of day  
START  
ENTER  
TOUCH  
OFF  
CANCEL  
YOU SEE  
COOK  
Using OPTIONS  
OPTIONS lets you turn on or off tones, the  
clock, or the demonstration mode; change  
scroll speed; or switch weight measurement  
back and forth between pounds and  
kilograms.  
1. Touch OPTIONS.  
TOUCH  
YOU SEE  
your display scrolls  
through the options  
OPTIONS  
2. Touch a Number pad.  
TOUCH  
NUMBER PAD  
TO SET  
THEN TOUCH  
sound on/off  
clock on/off  
scroll speed  
lbs/kg choice  
demo on/off  
1 for on, 2 for off  
1 for on, 2 for off  
1 for slow, 2 for normal, 3 for fast  
1 for lbs, 2 for kg  
1
2
3
4
5
1 for on, 2 for off  
NOTE: When you first plug in your microwave oven, tones are set on, the clock is set on,  
the scroll speed is set at normal, the weight measurement is set at lbs, and the  
demonstration mode is off.  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
Using ADD MINUTE Using MORE or LESS  
ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for  
1 minute at 100% cook power.  
If a preset cooking time is too long or too  
short, you can lengthen or shorten the  
cooking time during the cooking cycle.  
NOTES:  
NOTE: You can only use MORE and LESS  
with Auto Cook or regular timed cooking.  
Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it  
will add 1 minute.  
You can enter ADD MINUTE only after  
closing the door or after touching  
OFF/CANCEL.  
1. To add 10 seconds to a  
remaining cook time of  
1 minute:  
You can only use ADD MINUTE to start  
the oven if no other cooking function is  
running.  
TOUCH  
MORE  
1. Make sure your food is  
in the oven.  
2. To subtract 10 seconds from a  
remaining cook time of  
1 minute:  
2. Touch add minute.  
TOUCH  
Example when cooking for  
one minute:  
LESS  
TOUCH  
ADD  
MINUTE  
once  
3. At the end of the  
cooking time:  
The display will show the time of day  
when you touch OFF/CANCEL.  
TOUCH  
OFF  
CANCEL  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
Using AUTO COOK  
AUTO COOK lets you cook common  
microwave-prepared foods without  
needing to set times and cook powers.  
AUTO COOK has preset times and cook  
power for six major types of food.  
NOTE: If you want to cook by entering a  
time and cook power, see the  
“Microwave cooking guide” in the  
“Cooking Guide” section.  
To use AUTO COOK:  
1. Put your food in the oven and  
close the door.  
4. Touch one or more of these  
Number pads to enter the  
amount.  
2. Touch  
AUTO  
COOK  
1
4
2
5
3
6
3. Touch one of these Number  
pads to choose the type of  
food.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can cook.  
NUMBER  
PAD  
FOOD  
INSTRUCTIONS  
AMOUNT  
1
Bacon  
Place bacon strips on a paper plate or dinner  
plate lined with paper towels or on a microwave bacon  
rack.  
2 to 6 slices  
2
3
Frozen  
Roll/Muffin  
Remove from the package and place on a plate.  
If baked good size is over 3 oz (85 g) each, enter serv-  
ing size as “2”.  
1 to 6 each  
(2 to 3 ounces  
[57-85 g] each)  
Fresh  
Roll/Muffin  
Remove from the package and place on a plate.  
If baked good size is over 3 oz (85 g) each, enter serv-  
ing size as “2”.  
1 to 6 each  
(2 to 3  
ounces each)  
4
5
6
Beverage  
Stir liquid several times during heating. Be careful when  
removing the beverage. It will be very hot.  
1 to 2 cups  
(500ml - 750 ml)  
1
Chicken  
Pieces  
Place the chicken pieces in a microwavable container.  
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
2
to 2.0 lbs  
(227g - .91kg)  
Hot Cereal  
(instant)  
Prepare as directed on the package and cook.  
Stir before eating. Use only instant hot cereal.  
1 to 6  
servings  
NOTE: If you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL during cooking, the oven will stop  
cooking and you will have to touch START/ENTER.  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
NOTES:  
See the “Defrost chart” later in this  
Using DEFROST  
You can defrost food by choosing a category  
and setting a weight. DEFROST has preset  
times and cook powers for 3 categories:  
Meat, Poultry, and Fish.  
section for defrosting directions for  
each food.  
To defrost items not listed in the  
“Defrost chart,” use 30% cook power.  
Refer to a reliable cookbook for  
defrosting information.  
To use DEFROST, follow the  
steps below:  
1. Touch  
Twice during defrosting, the display will  
ask you to turn food over. After you do  
so, close the door and touch  
DEFROST  
START/ENTER to continue defrosting.  
See the “Auto defrost chart” later in  
this section for instructions on what to  
do when you see this message.  
2. Touch one of three Number  
pads to choose the  
type of food.  
or  
or  
1
2
3
3. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the  
weight.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
8
0
9
4. Touch  
START  
ENTER  
This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type.  
TOUCH  
NUMBER PAD  
WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET  
LBS.  
METRIC  
FOOD  
Meat  
1
2
3
.1 to 6.0  
.1 to 6.0  
.1 to 6.0  
45 g to 2.7 kg  
45 g to 2.7 kg  
45 g to 2.7 kg  
Poultry  
Fish  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
DEFROST  
1. Meat setting  
WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
FOOD  
Beef  
Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty  
cuts of meat should have the narrow or  
fatty areas shielded with foil at the  
beginning of a defrost cycle.  
1
Ground Beef,  
Bulk  
Remove thawed portions with fork.  
Turn over. Return remainder to oven.  
Do not defrost less than 4 lb. (113 g)  
Ground Beef,  
Patties  
Separate and rearrange.  
Do not defrost less than two 4 oz.  
(113 g) patties.  
Round Steak  
Tenderloin Steak  
Stew Beef  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Remove thawed portions with fork.  
Separate remainder. Return remainder  
to oven.  
Pot Roast,  
Chuck Roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Rib Roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Rolled Rump  
Roast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Lamb  
Cubes for Stew  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Remove thawed portions with fork. Return  
remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange.  
Chops  
Separate and rearrange.  
(1 inch [2.5 cm]  
thick)  
Pork  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Chops  
( ⁄2 inch [ 2.5 cm]  
thick)  
1
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Hot Dogs  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Spareribs,  
Country-Style  
Ribs  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Sausage,  
Links  
Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn  
over. Return remainder to oven.  
Sausage,  
Bulk  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Loin Roast,  
Boneless  
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2. Poultry setting  
FOOD  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE  
Chicken  
Place chicken breast-side up on a  
microwavable roasting rack. Finish  
defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
Remove giblets when chicken is partially  
defrosted.  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in  
cold water.  
Whole  
Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side-  
down). Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Separate pieces and rearrange.  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Cut Up  
Cornish Hens  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
Whole  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in  
cold water.  
Turkey  
Place on a microwavable roasting rack.  
Finish defrosting by immersing in cold-  
water.  
Breast  
Turn over. Cover warm areas with  
aluminum foil.  
3. Fish setting  
FOOD  
Fish  
WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
Fillets  
Steaks  
Whole  
Turn over. Separate fillets when partially Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
thawed.  
Carefully separate fillets under cold water.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Run cold water over to finish defrosting.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil  
touch sides of microwave oven. Finish  
defrosting by immersing in cold water.  
Turn over.  
Shellfish  
Crabmeat  
Lobster Tails  
Shrimp  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Place in a microwavable baking dish.  
Break apart. Turn over.  
Turn over and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Separate and rearrange.  
Scallops  
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STANDARD COOKING  
Weight conversion chart  
You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a  
pound (for example, 4 ounces (113.4 g) equals 1⁄  
pound). However, in order to enter food weight  
4
in DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food pack-  
age is in fractions of a pound, you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals.  
EQUIVALENT WEIGHT  
OUNCES  
GRAMS  
DECIMAL WEIGHT  
1.6  
3.2  
4.0  
4.8  
6.4  
45.4  
90.7  
.10  
.20  
.25  
.30  
.40  
.50  
.60  
.70  
.75  
.80  
.90  
1.00  
113.4  
136.1  
181.4  
226.8  
272.2  
317.5  
340.2  
362.9  
408.2  
453.6  
One-Quarter Pound  
8.0  
9.6  
One-Half Pound  
Three-Quarters Pound  
One Pound  
11.2  
12.0  
12.8  
14.4  
16.0  
The length of defrosting time varies accord-  
ing to how solidly the food is frozen.  
Defrosting tips  
The shape of the package affects how  
quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages  
will defrost more quickly than a deep block.  
As food begins to defrost, separate the  
pieces. Separated pieces defrost more easily.  
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 dam-  
age the oven lining.  
For better results, let food stand after  
defrosting. (For more information on standing  
time, see “Microwave cooking tips” in the  
“Cooking Guide” section.)  
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).  
Before starting, make sure you have  
removed any of the metal twist-ties which  
often come with frozen food bags, and  
replace them with strings or elastic bands.  
Open containers such as cartons before  
they are placed in the oven.  
Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or pack-  
aging.  
If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place  
it in a suitable container.  
Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as  
sausage.  
Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even  
defrosting.  
Turn over food during defrosting or standing  
time. Break apart and remove food as  
required.  
Always underestimate defrosting time. If  
defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it  
to the microwave oven for more defrosting.  
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STANDARD MICROWAVE COOKING  
3. Start the oven.  
Using WARM HOLD  
TOUCH  
You can safely keep hot, cooked food  
warm in your microwave oven for up to  
99 minutes, 99 seconds. You can use  
WARM HOLD by itself, or to automati-  
cally follow a cooking cycle.  
START  
ENTER  
NOTES:  
To make WARM HOLD  
automatically follow  
another cycle:  
WARM HOLD operates for up to 99  
minutes, 99 seconds.  
Opening the oven door cancels  
WARM HOLD. Close the door and  
touch WARM HOLD, then touch  
START/ENTER if additional WARM  
HOLD time is desired.  
While you are entering cooking  
instructions, touch WARM HOLD before  
touching START/ENTER.  
When the last cooking cycle is over,  
you will hear 2 tones. “WARM” will  
come on while the oven continues  
to run.  
Food cooked covered should be  
covered during WARM HOLD.  
Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.)  
should be uncovered during  
WARM HOLD.  
Complete meals kept warm on a  
dinner plate should be covered during  
WARM HOLD.  
Do not use more than 1 complete  
WARM HOLD cycle (about 1 hour, 40  
minutes). The quality of some foods  
will suffer with extended time.  
1. Put hot, cooked food in the  
oven and close the door.  
2. Touch WARM HOLD.  
TOUCH  
WARM  
HOLD  
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SENSOR Cooking  
Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects the humidity released by the  
food. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat  
your food. The sensor is used by 3 special functions: SENSOR COOK, SENSOR  
REHEAT, and SENSOR POPCORN. The simple instructions for these functions  
are on the following pages.  
Using SENSOR COOK  
for cooking 10 different types of food.  
SENSOR COOK has preset cook powers  
3. Touch a Number pad to  
choose the type of food.  
NOTES:  
NOTE: See the chart below for the  
types of food to choose from.  
If you want to cook by entering a time  
and cook power, see “Microwave cook-  
ing guide” in the “Cooking Guide” sec-  
tion.  
1
4
2
5
3
6
The oven should be plugged in at least  
5 minutes before sensor cooking.  
Room temperature should not exceed  
95°F.  
7
8
0
9
Be sure the exterior of the cooking con-  
tainer and the interior of the oven are  
dry. Wipe off each with a paper towel.  
The oven will not generate microwave  
energy for approximately 28 seconds at  
the beginning of the sensor cooking  
cycle.  
To use SENSOR COOK:  
1. Put the food in the oven and  
close the door.  
2. Touch  
COOK  
This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can cook.  
NUMBER  
PAD  
FOOD  
INSTRUCTIONS  
AMOUNT  
1
Baked  
Potato  
Pierce each potato with a fork and place  
on the oven tray around the edge, at least  
1 inch (2.54 cm) apart.  
1 to 4 medium,  
about 8 to 10 oz  
(227g - 284 g) each  
2
3
Fresh  
Vegetable  
Place moist vegetables in a microwavable  
container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
1 to 4 cups  
(250ml - 1l)  
Frozen  
Vegetable  
Remove from package. Place vegetables in a  
microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap  
and vent.  
1 to 4 cups  
(250ml - 1l)  
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SENSOR COOKING  
Using SENSOR COOK (cont.)  
NUMBER  
PAD  
INSTRUCTIONS  
AMOUNT  
FOOD  
4
Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three  
sides. If entrée is not in a microwave-safe container,  
place it on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.  
Works best if entrée  
is 10 to 20 oz.  
(284 g - 568 g)  
Frozen  
Entrée  
1
5
Follow measurements on package for ingredient  
amounts. Place rice and liquid (water or chicken or  
vegetable stock) in a microwavable dish. Cover with  
2  
to 2 cups (125 ml -  
Rice  
500 ml) of dryrice. Use  
medium or long grain  
plastic wrap. When cooking is complete, allow rice to rice. Cook instant rice  
stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir rice.  
according to directions  
on the package.  
Combine the ingredients per the recipe in a  
1- to 2-quart (946 ml - 1.91 l) casserole. Cover with  
plastic wrap and vent. After cooking is complete,  
allow 5 minutes standing time.  
1 to 3 cups  
(250 ml -750 ml)  
Casserole  
6
1
7
8
Crumble meat into a microwavable container. Season  
4
to 2 lbs  
Ground  
Meat  
and cover with plastic wrap. Vent cover for well-done (113 g - .91 kg)  
meat.  
1
Place the food around the sides of a microwave-safe  
4
to 2 lbs  
Fish,  
Seafood  
1
1
container. Season and add 4- to 2-cup liquid (wine,  
water, salsa, etc.) if desired. Cover with plastic wrap,  
vented.  
(113 g - .91 kg)  
9
Break eggs into a 4-cup (1 l) measuring cup or  
1-quart (946 ml) casserole. Add 1 tablespoon milk or  
water per egg and beat. Cover with plastic wrap,  
vented. When cooking is complete, remove from  
oven, stir, and allow 1 to 2 minutes standing time.  
Eggs,  
Scrambled  
1 to 4 eggs  
0
Frozen  
Pizza  
Follow package directions.  
1 to 2 servings  
NOTE: If you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL during cooking, the oven will stop  
cooking and you will have to touch START/ENTER.  
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SENSOR COOKING  
3. Touch one of three Number  
pads to choose the type of  
food.  
Using  
SENSOR REHEAT  
SENSOR REHEAT has preset cook pow-  
ers for 3 different types of food.  
or  
or  
1
2
3
NOTE: If you want to reheat by entering  
a time and cook power, see the  
“Heating/reheating chart” in the  
“Cooking Guide” section.  
To use SENSOR REHEAT:  
1. Put the food in the oven and  
close the door.  
2. Touch  
REHEAT  
This chart tells you how to choose a food type and what amounts you can reheat. All foods  
are reheated from refrigerated temperature.  
NUMBER  
PAD  
FOOD  
INSTRUCTIONS  
AMOUNT  
1
Dinner  
Plate  
Place food to be heated on a dinner plate  
or similar dish. Cover with plastic wrap.  
about 8 to 16 oz  
(227 g - 454 g)  
2
3
Soup/  
Sauce  
Place food to be heated in a microwave  
container. Cover with plastic wrap.  
1 to 4 cups  
(250 ml - 1 l)  
Casserole  
Place food to be heated in a microwave  
container. Cover with plastic wrap.  
1 to 2 cups  
(250 ml - 500 ml)  
Using  
SENSOR POPCORN  
SENSOR POPCORN lets you pop  
commercially packaged microwave  
popcorn by touching just 1 pad.  
NOTES:  
Pop only 1 package at a time.  
If you are using a microwave popcorn  
popper, follow manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
To use SENSOR POPCORN:  
1. Place the bag in the center of  
the turntable and close the door.  
2. Touch  
POPCORN  
3 SIZES  
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COOKING GUIDE  
Retain food moisture  
Cooking  
All coverings that allow microwaves to  
pass through are suitable.  
Releasing pressure in foods  
Guide  
Several foods (for example: baked pota-  
toes, sausages, egg yolks, and some  
fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or  
membrane. This can cause the food to  
burst from steam building up in them dur-  
ing cooking. To relieve the pressure and to  
prevent bursting, pierce these foods  
before cooking with a fork, cocktail pick, or  
toothpick.  
Microwave cooking  
tips  
Amount of food  
If you increase or decrease the amount  
of food you prepare, the time it takes to  
cook that food will also change. For  
example, if you double a recipe, add a  
little more than half the original cooking  
time. Check for doneness and, if neces-  
sary, add more time in small increments.  
Using standing time  
Always allow food to stand for a while  
after cooking. Standing time after defrost-  
ing, cooking, or reheating always improves  
the results since the temperature will then  
be evenly distributed throughout the food.  
The length of the standing time depends  
on the volume and density of the food.  
Sometimes it can be as short as the time  
it takes you to remove the food from the  
oven and take it to the serving table.  
However, with larger, denser food,  
the standing time may be as long as  
10 minutes.  
Starting temperature of food  
The lower the temperature of the food  
being put into the microwave oven, the  
longer it takes to cook. Food at room tem-  
perature will be reheated more quickly than  
food at refrigerator temperature.  
Composition of food  
Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be  
heated faster than food containing a lot  
of water. Fat and sugar will also reach a  
higher temperature than water in the  
cooking process.  
The more dense the food, the longer it  
takes to heat. “Very dense” food like meat  
takes longer to reheat than lighter, more  
porous food like sponge cakes.  
Arranging food  
For best results, distribute food evenly on  
the plate. You can do this in several ways:  
If you are cooking several items of the  
same food, such as baked potatoes,  
place them in a ring pattern for uniform  
cooking.  
Size and shape  
Smaller pieces of food will cook faster  
than larger pieces and same-shaped  
pieces of food cook more evenly than irreg-  
ularly shaped foods.  
With unevenly shaped foods, the thinner  
parts will cook faster than the thicker  
When cooking foods of uneven shapes  
or thickness, such as chicken breasts,  
place the smaller or thinner area of the  
food towards the center of the dish where  
it will be heated last.  
Layer thin slices of meat on top of  
each other.  
areas. Place the thinner parts of chicken  
wings and legs in the center of the dish.  
When you cook or reheat whole fish,  
score the skin – this prevents cracking.  
Shield the tail and head of whole fish with  
small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking  
but ensure the foil does not touch the  
sides of the oven.  
Stirring, turning foods  
Stirring and turning foods distributes  
heat quickly to the center of the dish and  
avoids overcooking at the outer edges of  
the food.  
Do not let food or a container touch the  
top or sides of the oven. This will prevent  
possible arcing.  
Covering food  
Cover food to:  
Reduce splattering  
Shorten cooking times  
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CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
Using aluminum foil  
Caring for  
Metal containers should not be used in a  
microwave oven. There are, however, some  
exceptions. If you have purchased food  
which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil  
container, then refer to the instructions on  
the package. When using aluminum foil  
containers, cooking times may be longer  
because microwaves will only penetrate  
the top of the food.  
Your  
Microwave  
Oven  
If you use aluminum containers without  
package instructions, follow these guidelines:  
To make sure your microwave oven looks  
good and works well for a long time, you  
should maintain it properly. For proper care,  
please follow these instructions carefully.  
Place container in a glass bowl and add  
some water so that it covers the bottom  
of the container, not more than 1⁄  
inch  
4
For interior surfaces: Wash often with  
warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft  
cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or  
a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas  
clean where the door and oven frame  
touch when closed. Wipe well with clean  
water. Over time, stains can occur on the  
surfaces as the result of food particles  
spattering during cooking. This is normal.  
(6 mm) high. This ensures even heating  
of the container bottom.  
Always remove the lid to avoid damage  
to the oven.  
Use only undamaged containers.  
Do not use containers taller than 3⁄  
inch  
4
(19 mm).  
Container must be half filled.  
To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum  
For stubborn soil, boil a cup (250 ml) of  
water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam  
will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside  
the oven, boil a cup of water with lemon  
juice or vinegar.  
1
4
inch (6 mm) between the aluminum  
container and the walls of the oven and also  
between two aluminum containers.  
Always place container on turntable.  
For exterior surfaces and control panel:  
Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.  
Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft  
cloth; do not spray directly on the oven.  
Reheating food in aluminum foil  
containers usually takes up to double the  
time compared to reheating in plastic, glass,  
china, or paper containers. The time when  
food is ready will vary depending upon the  
type of container you use.  
NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool  
pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper tow-  
els, etc., can damage the control panel and  
the interior and exterior oven surfaces.  
Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after  
heating so that heat is spread evenly  
throughout container.  
To clean turntable and turntable support,  
wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled  
areas use a mild cleanser and scouring  
sponge. The turntable and turntable support  
are dishwasher-safe.  
Cooking you should not do in  
your microwave oven  
Do not do canning of foods in the oven.  
Closed glass jars may explode, resulting  
in damage to the oven.  
Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize  
objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to  
maintain the high temperature required for  
safe sterilization.  
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Questions and Answers  
ANSWERS  
QUESTIONS  
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,  
you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used  
in your oven must fit on the turntable.  
Can I operate my microwave oven without  
the turntable or turn the turntable over to  
accommodate a large dish?  
You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with  
your microwave oven. Use of any rack not  
supplied with the microwave oven can result in  
poor cooking performance and/or arcing.  
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so  
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at  
a time?  
Usable metal includes aluminum foil for  
shielding (use small, flat pieces), small  
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in  
my microwave oven?  
skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is  
3
4
inch [19 mm] deep and half filled with food  
to absorb microwave energy). Never allow  
metal to touch walls or door. (For more  
information, see “Using aluminum foil” in the  
“Cooking Guide” section.)  
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in  
either direction?  
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or  
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation  
of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.  
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not  
appears wavy. Is this normal?  
affect the operation of your oven.  
What are the humming noises that I hear  
when my microwave oven is operating?  
You hear the sound of the transformer when  
the magnetron tube cycles on.  
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. Be prepared to use hot pads  
to remove food after cooking.  
“Standing time” means that food should be  
removed from the oven and covered for  
additional time to allow it to finish cooking.  
This frees the oven for other cooking.  
What does “standing time” mean?  
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 repop unpopped kernels.  
Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.  
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?  
How do I get the best results?  
Why does steam come out of the air  
exhaust vent?  
Steam is normally produced during cooking.  
The microwave oven has been designed to  
vent this steam out the top vents.  
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Troubleshooting  
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of  
any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.  
If you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.  
Microwave does not operate, first check  
the following:  
Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation  
Instructions.)  
Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?  
Has the electric company experienced a power failure?  
Other possible problems and their causes:  
CAUSE  
Problem  
The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with  
the proper voltage. (See the “Electrical requirements” on  
Nothing works.  
page 5 and Gounding instructions” on page 6.)  
A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.  
The electric company has had a power failure.  
You are using the oven as a timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to  
cancel the Minute Timer.  
The microwave oven  
will not run.  
The door is not firmly closed and latched.  
You did not touch START/ENTER.  
You did not follow directions exactly.  
An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch  
OFF/CANCEL to cancel that operation.  
Food is not cooked  
enough.  
The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or  
lower than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the  
line voltage is low. Your electrician or service technician can  
tell you if the outlet voltage is low.  
The cook power is not at the recommended setting. Check  
the “Cooking guide” section on page 27.  
You have not allowed enough cooking time for the amount of  
food being cooked. Larger amounts of food need longer  
cooking times.  
You have set the controls as a minute timer. Touch  
OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer.  
The display shows a time  
counting down but the  
oven is not cooking.  
If none of these items was causing your problem, see the "Requesting Assistance or  
Service" section on page 31.  
30  
 
Requesting Assistance  
or Service  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may  
save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
3. If you need  
1. If you need assistance* …  
Call our toll free number. Dial toll free  
from anywhere in the U.S.A.:  
replacement parts …  
To locate replacement parts in your area,  
refer to Step 2 or call our Consumer  
Assistance Center number in Step 1.  
1-800-253-1301  
and talk with one of our  
trained consultants. The  
consultant can instruct you in  
how to obtain satisfactory operation from  
your appliance or, if service is necessary,  
recommend a qualified service company in  
your area.  
2. If you need service* …  
Contact the dealer from whom you  
purchased the appliance or  
the authorized servicer in  
your area. For help finding  
an authorized servicer in  
your area, call our toll free  
telephone number in Step 1.  
* When asking for help or service:  
Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and  
serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See the “A Note to You” section.) This information  
will help us respond properly to your request.  
31  
 
CROSLEY®  
Microwave Oven Warranty  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY  
CROSLEY WILL PAY FOR  
FULL ONE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
FROM DATE  
Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects  
in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided  
by an authorized service company.  
OF PURCHASE  
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if  
defective in materials or workmanship.  
SECOND THROUGH  
FIFTH YEAR FROM  
DATE OF PURCHASE  
CROSLEY WILL NOT PAY FOR  
A. Service calls to:  
1. Correct the installation of your microwave oven.  
2. Instruct you how to use your microwave oven.  
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.  
4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.  
B. Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family house-  
hold use.  
C. In-home service. Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized service  
company.  
D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God,  
or use of products not approved by Crosley.  
E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.  
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the  
3/98  
appliance.  
CROSLEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,  
so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact  
your authorized Crosley dealer.  
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After  
checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting  
Assistance or Service” section. Call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.  
3828W5A0948/4393927A  
9/98  
Printed in Korea  
 

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