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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions for future reference

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY

For your safety, the information in this manual

must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion or to prevent property damage,

personal injury or loss of life. Adhere to the

following precautions:

•

DO NOT attempt to operate the microwave

oven with the door open since open-door

operation can result in harmful exposure to

microwave energy. It is important not to defeat

or tamper with the safety interlocks.

•

DO NOT place any object between the

microwave oven front face and the door or

allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on

sealing surfaces.

•

DO NOT operate the microwave 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.

•

The microwave oven should not be adjusted

or repaired by anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

Remove all tape and packaging before using the

appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags

after unpacking the appliance. Never allow

children to play with packaging material. Do not

remove the wiring label and other literature

attached to the range. Do not remove model/

serial number plate.

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic

control. When using this appliance for the first

time, or when the appliance has not been used

for an extended period of time, be sure the

appliance has been in temperatures above 32ºF

(0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on the

power to the appliance.

Never modify or alter the construction of the

appliance by removing the leveling legs, panels,

wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other

part of the appliance.

Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire

extinguisher available, visible, and easily acces-

sible located near the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician. In the United States, install in accor-

dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest edition and National

Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and

local electrical code requirements. In Canada,

install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and

CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,

Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions

and local electrical code requirements. Install only

per installation instructions provided in the litera-

ture package for this appliance.

Read and follow the below instructions and

precautions for unpacking, installing, and

servicing your appliance:

IMPORTANT

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Failure to

follow this warning may cause serious injury,

fire, or death.

Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use

an adapter plug, use an extension cord, or

remove grounding prong from the power cord.

Failure to follow this warning may cause serious

injury, fire, or death.

WARNING

Section	Page
Product Record and Registration	2
Important Safety Instructions	3
Cooking Recommendations	12
Before Setting Oven Controls	15
Setting Oven Controls	17
About Your Microwave Oven	37
Radio or TV Interference	37
About Microwave Cooking	37
About Foods	38
About Utensils and Coverings	39
Accessories	39
About Children and the Microwave	40
About Food Safety	40
Preparing Food for Microwave Cooking	41
Table 1: Preparing food for microwave	41
Microwave Features	43
Figure 1: Microwave features	43
Display	43
Figure 2: Microwave display	43
Before Operating the Microwave	43
Control Panel	44
Figure 3: Microwave Control Pad	44
1. Lock: Use to lock the controls to prevent accidental use.	44
2. Settings / User Preferences	44
3. Presets	44
4. Melt/Soften	44
5. Auto Cook	44
6. Sensor Cook	44
7. Power level (10 power levels available)	44
8. Timer On-Off	44
9. Number Keys	44
10. START/+30Sec.	44
11. STOP/Cancel: Clears all previous settings if pressed before cooking starts. During cooking, press once to pause (and START to resume); press twice to stop and clear all entries.	44
Quick Start	45
Timed Heating	45
1. Use the number pad to enter the time in minutes and seconds. For example, to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds, enter 5 3 0.	45
2. Press START.	45
Timer	45
1. Press Timer On-Off.	45
2. Use the number pad to enter the time in minutes and seconds. For example, to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds, enter 5 3 0.	45
3. Press Timer On-Off.	45
Setting Power Level	45
1. Use the number pad to enter the time in minutes and seconds. For example, to heat for 5 minutes and 30 seconds, enter 5 3 0.	45
2. Press the Power Level pad until the desired level displays. For example, press once for high power (PL- HI). Press Power Level four times to change to 70% power (PL-70). The selected power level appears in the display.	45
3. Press START.	45
Multi-Stage Cooking	45
1. Use the number pads to enter the time for the first stage.	45
2. Press Power Level until the desired power for the first stage is shown.	45
1. Use the number pads to enter the time for the second stage.	45
2. Press Power Level until the desired power for the second stage is shown.	45
3. Press START.	45
Add Cook Time (+30 Sec)	46
Defrost	46
1. Press Defrost until the correct food type displays.	46
Table 1: Defrost Settings	46
2. Press START.	46
3. Use the numeric keys to enter the weight of the food in pounds. The setting can be from 0.1 to 6.0 lbs.	46
4. Press START.	46
Popcorn	46
1. Press Popcorn until the correct popcorn amount displays.	46
Table 2: Popcorn Settings	46
2. Press START.	46
Potato	46
1. Press Potato.	46
2. Press START.	46
Veggies	47
1. Press Veggies until the correct vegetable type displays.	47
Table 3: Popcorn Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
Beverage	47
1. Press Beverage until the correct amount displays.	47
Table 4: Defrost Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
Melt / Soften	47
1. Press Auto Cook until the correct food type displays.	47
Table 5: Defrost Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
3. Press the number key corresponding to the amount of food.	47
4. Press START.	47
Auto Cook	47
1. Press Auto Cook until the correct food type displays.	47
Table 6: Defrost Settings	47
2. Press START.	47
3. If cooking bacon, use the number keys to enter how many pieces (1 to 3) and press START.	47
Sensor Cook	48
Table 7: Popcorn Settings	48
1. Press Sensor Cook until the correct food type displays.	48
2. Press START.	48
Reheat	48
Table 8: Defrost Settings	48
1. Press Reheat until the correct food type displays.	48
2. Press START.	48
3. For soup/sauce, use the number keys to enter the quantity (skip for Default) and press START again.	48
Keypad Lock	48
Set Clock	49
1. Press the Settings pad once. “ENTER TIME” flashes in the display	49
2. Enter the time using the numeric keys.	49
3. Press START.	49
Audible Signal Elimination	49
1. Press the Settings pad twice.	49
2. “VOLUME” shows in the display. “LOW”, “MED”, and “HIGH” will show in a cycle.	49
3. Press START when the desired volume is shown in the display.	49
1. Press the Settings pad 3 times. “Lb / KG” shows in the display.	49
2. Press START to change the setting. “KG” or “LB” will briefly display to show the new setting.	49
Care and Cleaning	50
Before You Call	56

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