Use and Care

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Fan Timer
Set vent fan to run for exactly 30 minutes or to run for only 30
minutes more (off after 30 minutes). The vent fan may be turned off
at any time using the Vent Fan keypad. Touch CLOCK to reach the
Fan Timer submenu and select the setting.
Demo Mode
Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on
the magnetron. Touch CLOCK to reach the Demo mode submenu,
then follow the prompts to activate. The Clock or : will light up in
the display. Repeat to deactivate.
If the microwave oven has not been used for 5 min (no key press
for 5min), the display will show “DEMO ON”.
Standby Mode
When no functions are working (12-hour clock is displayed or if
the clock has not been set), oven will switch to Standby Power
mode and dim the LCD brightness after 2 minutes. Press any
button or open/close the door, and display will return to the normal
brightness.
Features
CLEANRELEASE
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Cavity Coating (on some models)
The durable, nonstick coating resists soil buildup by making
cleaning easier. See the “Microwave Oven Care” section.
6th SENSE™ System
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Turntable
Turntable may be turned off for manual cooking only. This is
helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable
or when cooking with plates that are side by side. Turntable
cannot be turned off during preset or sensor (on some models)
functions.
Cookware and Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe
■ Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
■ Ceramic glass, glass
■ China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper)
■ Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations)
■ Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
■ Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations)
■ Wax paper
Do Not Use
■ Metal cookware and bakeware
■ Straw or wicker
■ Gold, silver, or pewter
■ Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
■ Twist ties
■ Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
■ Staples
■ Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time
at100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
Microwave Oven Use
For list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.
Manual Cooking
Touch number keypads to enter time, touch POWER (if not 100%),
touch number keypads to enter power level (10-90), then touch the
Start control.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least
1minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-tting lid or cover
microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, and vent. For optimal
performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking
orgrilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.
Preset Cooking, Reheating, Defrosting
Touch COOK or REHEAT or DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through
program options. Rest on desired program options. Follow
prompts to select submenu items and/or amounts, then press the
Start control.
Popcorn
Two choices, press Popcorn repeatedly.
Large bag: Senses 3.0-3.5 oz (85-99g)
Small bag: 1.75 oz (50g) only
Place bag on turntable then touch Start control. Listen for popping
to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Cooking
results may vary by brand and fat content. For other bag sizes use
manual cooking.
Preset Steam/Simmer
Touch STEAM/SIMMER, repeatedly to scroll through program
options. Rest on desired program options. Follow prompts to
select submenu items and/or amounts, then press the Start
control.