Microwave Oven INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model:
Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven. If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with many years of good service. PUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks,
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) DOOR (bent)
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACE
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Specifications Model:
Rated Voltage: 120V-60Hz Rated Input Power(Microwave):| _1500W Rated Output Power(Microwave):
Rated Input Power( Gril) 1300W Rated Input Power(Convection): | 1400W Oven Capacity 1.5 Cuft (42 Litre) Turntable Diameter: 13.6 inch (345 mm) External Dimensions(LxWxH): 21.9X20.3 X12.8 inch (555X516X326 mm) Net Weight Approx 42.1 Lbs (19.1 kg) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of bums, electric shock, fre injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, folow basic safety precautions, including the following:
1, Read all instructions before using the 8. Use this appliance only for its intended appliance. uses as described in this manual. Do 2. Read and follow the specific: "PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"
found on page 2. 3. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity. 4.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
i). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking ii). Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven. ii), If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed. Turn the oven off, and unplug the appliance Disconnect the power cord, shut off Power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. iv). Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. 5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 4 6. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided. 7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-are able to explode and should not be heated in the oven ot use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook ordry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. 10. Do not operate this oven ifit has a damaged cord or plug, ifit is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 12. Do not cover or block any openings on the oven. 13. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. 14, Do not use this oven near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, ina wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations. 15. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 16. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 18. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 19. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER |S DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL |S INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. i) Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it
)) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. iv) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. v) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. 20.This oven is mounted below a height of 916 mm above the floor. 21. 1) Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave/
toaster oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. 2) Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can bum off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock 3) Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the toaster mode. 4) Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. 5) Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER This appliance must be grounded. In the event of Electric Shock Hazard an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk Touching some of the internal of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the components can cause serious electric current. This appliance is equipped with a personal injury or death. Do not cord having grounding wire with a grounding plug. disassemble this appliance. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is WARNING properly installed and grounded. Fe nc Se nd Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the Improper use of the grounding grounding istdcbon oe not complet understood not plug into an outlet unt or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is. appliance is properly installed properly grounded. Ifit is necessary to use an and grounded. extension cord, use only a 3.wire extension cord that Three-pronged has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot
(grounding) plug receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. 1.A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if cared is exercised in their use. 3. Ifa long cord sets or extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord; and 3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by chikiren or tripped over unintentionally. Radio Interference 1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. 2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
1) Clean door and sealing surface of the oven 2) Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. 3) Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. 4) Move the microwave oven away from the receiver, 5) Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits. UTENSILS See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metalc utensils that are not CAUTION safe to use for microwaving, Ifin doubt, you can test the Personal Injury Hazard utensil in question following the procedure below. Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed Utensil Test:
containers should be opened 1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold and plastic pouches should be water (250m) along with the utensil in question, Pierced before cooking. 2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute. 3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking 4, Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time. Materials you can use in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of, meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if fol is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls. Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (Smm) above the turntable, Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturers instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only, Make sure there is no metallic trim Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Oven cooking Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make bags slits to allow steam to escape. Paper plates Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended and cups while cooking Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only. Parchment Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming paper Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, Should be labeled "Microwave Safe. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food. Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers). Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture Materials to be avoided in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Aluminum tray Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. May cause arcing, Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils Metal twist ties Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature, Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack, 6 SETTING UP YOUR OVEN Names of Oven Parts and Accessories Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity, Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray 1 A Turntable ring assembly 1 Instruction Manual 1 F. 6 A) Control panel B) Turntable shaft C) Turntable ring assembly D) Glass tray E) Observation window F) Door assembly G) Safety interlock system Turntable Installation Hub (underside) a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking. All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
| d. Ifglass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or Tumtable shaft) . breaks, contact your nearest authorized service Glass tray center. Turntable ring assembly Countertop Installation Remove all packing material and accessories Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron. Installation 1. Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches
(7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
(2) Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
(3) Leave a minimum clearance of 36 inches (91.6 cm) between the oven and the floor.
(4) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven,
(6) Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception. 2. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label. WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. if installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void. The accessible surface may be hot during operation. OPERATION INSTRUCTION 1.Clock Setting When the microwave oven is electrified,the oven will display "0:00", and buzzer will ring once. The input time should be within 1:00-12:59. Example: To set 12:12
(1) Press the " Clock button, and the buzzer will ring once.
(2) Press the number keys: "1","2","1","2" in order.
(3) Press" Clock" to finish clock setting. "" will flash, and the time will light. Note: 1) If the clock is not set, "0:00" is displayed and the clock will not count. 2) During the process of clock setting, if you press "Stop/Clear, the oven will go back to the previous status automatically. 2. Kitchen Timer
(1) Press" Kitchen Timer", "0:00" is dispalyed.
(2) Press the number keys to set the timing within the range of 99 minutes and 99 seconds, For example:
set kitchen timer as 12 minutes and 12 seconds, please press "1,2,1,2" in turn
(3) Press " Start!+30SEC." to confirm; time will count down and display.
(4) When time counts to "0", the buzzer will sound 5 times and the oven will turn back to the normal state, Note: (1) Kitchen timer is a timer as an alarm clock
(2) In the timing state, the oven will not start with any program and the oven light will not light. 3. Microwave Cooking Select different microwave power level and set cooking time as you wish. There are 10 power levels available for choosing. Keep on pressing "Power" to choose the power. Level wofo],el[7[e6[s],4][3][2]1 Power [100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10%
Display _|pLio| pLo| pre| PL7| pis] pis] PLa[ pcal pL2] Put Example: If you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 10 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps. 1) Press "Power" once, the oven will display "PL10 2) Press "Power" twice again to choose 80% power, the oven will display "PL8". 3) Press the number buttons of "1","0","0","0" in order, the oven will display "10:00"
4) Press " Start/+30SEC." to start cooking, ":" will light and the "Micro."
indicator will flash 4. Grill/Micro.+Grill Combination Cooking
(1) Press the "Grill" button once to choose the grill function, the oven will display "G-1"
and" Grill" indicator will ight.(Press twice or thrice to choose the combination function with "G-2" or "G-3" displaying) 10
(2) Set the cooking time. Example: Set 12 minutes 50 seconds, press "1", "2", "5", "0" in order.
(3) Press " Start/+30SEC. " to start cooking. The cooking time counts down,
"will ight and " Gril" indicator will flash. Note: If half the grill me passes, the oven sounds twice, and this is normal. It denotes turning food over in order to have a better effect of grilling food, and you should turn the food over, close the door, and then press Start/+30SEC.. to continue cooking Note: "Grill" Pad presses instructions Presses Instructions Display. Microwave Grill 1 GA 100%
2 G2 36% 64%
3 G3 55% 45%
5. Convection Cooking The convection cooking can let you to cook the food as a traditional oven. Microwave is not Used. Itis recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven. There are ten temperatures of convection: 100F,150F,250F,275F,300F,325F, 350F, 375F,400F,425F, A. With preheating convection 1) Press the "CONVEC. once, the oven will display "100". "F" and " Conv."indicator will ight. (Press the convection temperature key to select the temperature you need.) 2) Press " Starti+30SEC. " button to start preheating. The temperature figure will fash when the oven reach the temperature setted, and buzzer will ring twice to remind you to put food into the oven, then close the door. 3) Press the number keys to set cooking time. 4) Press the "Starti+30SEC. button to start cooking
"Conv." indicator will flash, *:" will light, and cooking time will count down. Note: a. Cooking time cannot be input unti the preheating temperature arrives, If the temperature arrives, door must be opened to input the cooking time. b. Ifthe time not input in minutes, the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer sound five times and turn back to waiting states. B. Convection Cooking(Without preheating function) 1) Press the "Convec" once, the oven will display "100". "F" and " Cony."indicator will ight. (Press the convection temperature key to select the temperature you need.) 2) Press the "Convec button to confirm the temperature. 3) Press the number keys to set cooking time. 4) Press the "Start/+30SEC." button to start cooking.
" Conv." indicator will flash, ":" will light, and cooking time will count down. abl 6. Convection Roast Cooking 1) Press" Roast once, the oven will display "325F", and the "Micro.", "Conv." indicator will light, (Press the convection temperature key to select the temperature you need.) 2) Press " Roast" button to confirm the temperature. 3) Press the number keys to set cooking time. 4) Press" Start/+30SEC. " button to start cooking, "." will light, and cooking time will count down. 7. Defrost By Weight 1) Press "Defrost" once, the oven will display "dEF1"."Micr." . will ight. 2) Press the number keys to set defrosting weight within the range of 4 to 100 oz, and "Oz" will light. 3) Press" Start/+30SEC. " button to start defrosting, and "Oz"
"Defrost" indicators ill disappear. 8. Defrost By Time 1) Press "Defrost" twice, the oven will display "dEF2"."Micr. "Defrost" indicators will ight. 2) Press the number keys to set defrosting time. The max.time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. 3) Press " Start/+30SEC. " button to start defrosting. 9.Multi-Stage Cooking Two stages of cooking can be maximumly set. If one of the stages is defrosting, then it should be put in the first stage. The buzzer will ing once after each stage cooking and the next stage will begin. Note: Auto menu cooking cannot be set as one of the multi-stage. Example: cooking with 100% microwave power for 5 minutes and then 70% microwave power for 10 minutes, The steps are as the following 1) Press "Power" once, "PL10" is displayed:
2) Press number keys "5","0","0" to adjust the cooking time as you need;
3) Press "Power' four times to choose 70% microwave power, "PL?" is displayed;
4) Press number keys "1","0","0","0" to adjust the cooking time as you need. 5) Press "Start! +30 SEC." to start cooking 12 10. Speedy Cooking
(1) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by selecting cooking time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing numeral pads! to 6. Press " Start! +30 SEC."
to increase the cooking time 30 seconds by each added pressing;
the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
(2) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds cooking time can be started by pressing " Start! +30 SEC. ". Each press on the same button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds, Note: In microwave, grill, convection or combination cooking state, 30 seconds cooking time can be added by each pressing of "Start! +30 SEC. button, and its invalid at the functon of defrost, mulit-stage or auto menu cooking 11. Auto Menu Cooking 1) In waiting state, press the button of "Popcorn", "Potato", "Bevera
"Dinner Plate", "Fresh Vegetable" , "Frozen Vegetable, "Roast Chicken", "Cake"
or "Pizza" to choose the function and weight of food as you need 2) Press "Start / +30 SEC." to start cooking, Note: Refers to the next page for auto menu chart. 12. Lock-out Function for Children Lock: In waiting state, press "STOPICLEAR for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting entering into the children-lock state and "1 " indicator will ight. LED will display current time or 0:00, Lock quitting: In locked state, press "STOP/CLEAR" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting that the lock is released, and " r@" indicator will disapear. 43. State Inquiry 1), During cooking, press Convec, "Power", "Grill to check the responding power, and the power will be dispalyed for 2-3 seconds;
2) During cooking, press "Clock " to check the current time, and the time will be displayed for 2-3 seconds, Pay Special Attention When cooking with "Microwave","Convection","Grill" , " Roast" or Time Defrost" function, the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 13 Auto menu Chart Menu Weight (Oz) Display 1.75 02 1.75 0Z Popcorn 3,00 0 3.00 0Z 3.500Z 3.50 0Z portion 1 Potato 2 portions 2 3 portions 3 about 8.80 OZ 1 Beverage about 17.60 OZ 2 about 26.40 OZ 3 8.0002 8.00 0Z Dinner 1 12.0002 Plate 2.00 02 16.0002 16.00 02 4.00 0Z 4.00 0Z et 8.00 0Z Vegetable 8.00 02 16.00 02 16.00 OZ 4.0002 4.0002 Frozen 8.00 0z 8.00 0Z Vegetable 16.00 02 16.00 OZ 16.00 02 16.00 OZ 24.00 OZ, 24,00 OZ, Roast Chicken 32.00 02 32,00 02 40,0002 40.00 OZ 48,0002 48,00 OZ Cake 16.00 02 16.00 OZ 10.00 02 40.00 OZ Pizza 22.0002 22.00 0Z Note: 1) Cake menu is under convection cooking with 325F-preheat function, and you should preheat first following the auto menu operation, when the oven reaches the temperature, it will stop working and sound to remind opening the door to put cake in, then press "Start / +30 SEC. to start cooking 2) You should use the grill rack when roasting chicken in order to have a better effect of cooking. 14 Troubleshooting Wrong operation is set. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY a. Electrical cord is a. Plug into the outlet ot plugged in. b. Close the door and try Oven will not start |b Dooris open again. Check instructions. Arcing or sparking Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. The oven is operated when empty. Spilled food remains in the cavity. Use microwave-safe cookware only. Do not operate with oven empty. Clean cavity with wet towel. Unevenly cooked foods 4 Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. Food is not defrosted completely. Cooking time, power level is not suitble. Food is not turned or stirred. Use microwave-safe cookware only. Completely defrost food. Use correct cooking time, power level. Tur or stir food. Overcooked foods Cooking time, power level is Not correct, Use correct cooking time, power level Undercooked foods b. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. Food is not defrosted completely. Oven ventilation ports are b Use microwave-sate cookware only. Completely defrost food. Check to see that oven venti-
lation ports are not restricted, Food is not turned or stirred. restricted. 4. Use correct cooking time, d. Cooking time, power level is | power level. ot correct a. Materials to be avoided in| a, Use microwave-safe microwave oven were used. cookware only. Improper defrosting | b. Cooking time, power level is | b. Use correct cooking time, not correct power level. Turn or stir food. 15