All about the Use & Care of your Microwave Oven TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S AUTO COOKING ..................................................16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2 CONVENIENT FEATURES......................................20 PART NAMES ........................................................8 CLEANING AND CARE ..........................................23 BEFORE OPERATING ........................................... 10 SERVICE CALL CHECK ...............................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING CAUTION WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the microwave oven over to rest on plastic foam pad. Lift carton off microwave oven and remove all packing materials, Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Template, Charcoal Filter, Turntable and Turntable Support. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. • Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (U.S.A. Only) This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING This Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room.
PART NAMES 1 Microwave oven door with see-through window 2 Door hinges 3 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 Turntable motor shaft 5 Microwave oven light It will light when microwave oven is operating or door is open. 6 Rack holders 7 Safety door latches The microwave oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 8 Handle 9 Light hi/lo/off pad Press the light hi/lo/off pad once for high, twice for low and three times to turn off the light.
CONTROL PANEL The 7-digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, press the user pref pad to read a specific hint which may assist you. 22 22 20-22 12-13 16-17 15 18 19 13 14 14 15 22 21 10 10-11 22 22 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. NOTE When a pad is pressed, an audible signal will be heard which confirms the pad has been pressed.
BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new oven make sure you read and understand this Use and Care Guide completely. • Before the Over the Range Microwave Oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will show ENJOY YOUR OVEN PRESS CLEAR. 2. Press the STOP clear pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. See below. To Set the Clock • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M or P.M.). Step user pref 2. Press number 5.
MANUAL COOKING • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. Step 1. Enter defrosting time. 2. Press the power level pad eight times to enter a power level of 30%. 3. Press the START enter +30 sec pad. Press 5 0 0 power level x 8 START enter +30 sec When the defrost time is complete, cooking completion signal will beep and END will appear in the display. Using the Rack The rack allows several foods to be cooked or reheated at one time.
SENSOR COOKING Sensor cooking has an electronic controlled sensor that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities automatically. Using Sensor Settings: 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Settings. 2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3.
SENSOR COOKING Sensor Cook chart FOOD 1. Frozen Entrees* PROCEDURE AMOUNT 6 - 17 oz 170 - 480 g Use this pad for frozen, convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let stand, covered for 1 to 3 minutes. 2. Ground Meat* 0.25 - 2.0 lb 0.2 - 0.
SENSOR COOKING Popcorn • Suppose you want to cook popcorn. Step NOTES Press Press the popcorn pad once. popcorn Press the popcorn pad twice. popcorn x 2 1. The popcorn pad can only be accepted within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or pressing the STOP clear pad to prevent from misusing. 2. Cooking can be also started by pressing the START enter +30 sec pad within 2 seconds after pressing the popcorn pad.
SENSOR COOKING Baked Potato • Suppose you want to cook 2 potatoes. Step Press Press the baked potato pad. baked potato NOTES 1. The baked potato pad can only be accepted within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or pressing the STOP clear pad to prevent from misusing. 2. Cooking can be also started by pressing the START enter +30 sec pad within 2 seconds after pressing the baked potato pad.
AUTO COOKING AUTO COOKING consists of 3 functions - Auto Cook, Chicken Nuggets and Auto Defrost. 3. Press the power level pad twice for Less Time Adjustment. NOTES 1. AUTO COOKING can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Press the power level pad once or twice before cooking is started. See page 21. 2. Each food has a cooking hint except for Dinner Recipes. Press the user pref pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display for a helpful hint.
AUTO COOKING 8. Vegetarian Medley • Suppose you want to cook Chicken and Rice. Step Press 1. Press the auto cook pad, number 6 and the START enter +30 sec pad for Chicken and Rice. auto cook 6 2. Midway through the cooking, audible signals will be heard and your oven will stop. Open the door, follow the instruction shown in the display and close the door. Press the START enter +30 sec pad.
AUTO COOKING Chicken Nuggets • Suppose you want to heat 0.3 pound or 0.3 kilogram chicken nuggets. Step Press 1. Press the chicken nuggets pad. 2. Enter amount by pressing the number 3. Ex: 0.3 lb or 0.3 kg chicken nuggets. 3. Press the START enter +30 sec pad. chicken nuggets Step 4. Midway through the cooking, audible signals will be heard and your oven will stop. Open the door, follow the instruction shown in the display and close the door. 5. Press the START enter +30 sec pad to continue cooking.
AUTO COOKING Auto Defrost There are 6 foods (Ground Meat, Steaks/Chops/Fish, Chicken Pieces, Roast, Casserole and Soup) under the Auto Defrost. Auto Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the Defrost chart below. • Suppose you want to defrost a 1.8 pound or 1.8 kilogram steak. Step Press 1. Press the auto defrost pad and number 2 for steak. 2. Enter weight by pressing number 1 and 8. Ex: 1.8 lb or 1.8 kg steak. 3. Press the START enter +30 sec pad. 4.
CONVENIENT FEATURES User Pref Step User Pref provides 5 features that make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. 1. Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, press the user pref pad, the number 1 and then press the START enter +30 sec pad. Should a pad be pressed, LOCKED will appear in the display.
CONVENIENT FEATURES 4. Language Selection The oven comes set for English and U.S. Customary Unitpounds. Your oven can be selected 3 Languages, English, Spanish or French, and 2 units, pounds or kilograms for each language. To change, press the user pref pad and number 4. Continue to press the number 4 until your choice is selected from the table below. Then, press the START enter +30 sec pad. Press the user pref pad and number 4 Language 4. Press the power level pad 6 times for 50% power for 2nd stage. 5.
CONVENIENT FEATURES Timer You can easily use Timer function as independent kitchen timer or while using microwave for cooking. • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance phone call. Step Press 1. Press the timer on-off pad. timer on-off 2. Enter time. 3 3. Press the timer on-off pad. The timer will count down. 0 0 timer on-off 4. At end of timer, 3 long beeps will sound and words Timer / End will flash in the display. This tells you the timer is completed.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. EXTERIOR The outside surface is precoated steel and plastic. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. DOOR Wipe the window on both sides with a soft cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a soft cloth.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to deactivate the oven during cleaning. CHARCOAL FILTER MICROWAVE OVEN LIGHT Charcoal Filter, which was installed in your microwave oven, is used for nonvented, recirculated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. Remove the louver per instructions 1-3 above and charcoal filter, if used. 1. Disconnect power to the microwave oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 2.
SERVICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave oven and close the door securely. Operate the microwave oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A Does the microwave oven light come on? YES ____ NO ____ B Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand on the louver above the Interactive Display.) YES ____ NO ____ C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
