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Over-the- Ra nge M icrowave Use and Care Manual For Models: HMV9302. HMV9305. PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS HMV9306, HMV9307 BEFORE PROCEEDING IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector's use. INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference. SAFETY ................................................................ Precautions To Avoid To Excessive Important Microwave Safety Grounding Instructions MICROWAVE 3 ................................. 4-5 ............................................. 5 YOUR OVEN ............................................. 6-9 Guide ...................................................... Tips For Microwave Cooking Parts And Accessories Control 3-5 Exposure Energy ............................... Instructions UNDERSTANDING Cookware Possible 6 .................................... ............................................. Panel ........................................................ USING YOUR Learn About MICROWAVE OVEN Your Microwave ................ 16 Potato .................................................................... 16 Vegetable 16 ................................................................ Cook ...................................................................... 17 Reheat 17 ................................................................... Auto Defrost ........................................................... 18 Weight 18 Conversion Chart ....................................... 7 Defrosting Tips ....................................................... Auto Defrost Chart ............................................ 8 Time Defrost 8-9 10-29 Oven ........................ Pizza ...................................................................... Quick 18 19-20 ......................................................... 21 Defrost ......................................................... 21 Use Of The Two Position Metal Rack ..................... 21 10 Getting Help ....................................................................... 10 Fish And Shellfish .................................................. 23 Clock ..................................................................... 10 Fish And Shellfish Cooking 23 Kitchen Timer ......................................................... 10 Appetizers/Sauces/Soups Control Set-Up ....................................................... 10 Meat ....................................................................... 24 25 The Best Cooking Results ......................... Table ........................... ...................................... 22 24 Vent HI/LO/Off ....................................................... 11 Meat Cooking T/Table ....................................................... 11 Poultry .................................................................... 26 11 Poultry 26 11 Pasta And Rice ...................................................... 27 Light Timer ............................................................. 11 Pasta Cooking Table .............................................. 27 Easy Cook ............................................................. 12 Rice Cooking Table ................................................ 27 Hold Warm ............................................................. 12 Favorite ...................................................... 12 Care And Cleaning .................................................. Metal Rack .............................................................. 28 28 ..................................................... 28 Child On/Off Lock .............................................................. Light HI/LO/Off ...................................................... Recipe +/- (More/Less) Cooking At High Power Cooking At Lower Cooking With Cooking Guide Sensor Operating Sensor Cooking Adding Or Subtracting Popcorn More Cooking Table ............................................... Table ............................................ 12 Cleaning The Grease Level ................................ 13 Charcoal Filter Replacement Level .............................. 13 Cooktop/Night Power Than One Cook For Lower Power Instructions Cycle ............ Level ................. ................................ Guide ........................................... Cook Time ......................... ................................................................. 13 14 Filter ...................................... ................................... Light replacement ............................ Oven Light replacement .......................................... TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................... 15 Before 15 Questions Calling For Service And Answers ..................................... ......................................... 28 29 29 30-31 30 31 15 15 BOSCH PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE (c) Do (a) Do not attempt to operate this 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. 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 surfaces. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate ENERGY (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. on sealing surfaces. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ENCE STATEMENT ( U.S.A. ONLY) _, WARNING: 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 tion. It has been type tested recep- and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection lation. against such interference in a residential tion, which to radio or television can be determined by turning ment off and on, the user is encouraged rect the interference recep- the equipto try to cor- by one or more of the FREQUENCY • Clean door and sealing • Reorient the receiving television. • Relocate receiver. • Move the microwave • Plug the microwave that the microwave the Microwave ferent branch surface antenna INTERFERof the oven. of the radio or Oven with respect to the oven away from the receiver. oven into a different outlet so oven and the receiver are on dif- circuits. instal- However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference RADIO following: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions damage to your oven. below ,WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, elec- tric shock, fire, injury to persons, microwave • Read or exposure to excessive all the instructions before children using to use this your oven oven. without • Do not use corrosive chemicals to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed This type of oven is for industrial or laboratory use. • Do not use or store this appliance near a swimming leave paper products, Do not pool, or similar Do not the ventilating grease to accumulate utensils or food in the hood frequently. Do not allow the built-in safety may switches on to make sure the power is off when the door is open. • Always turn fan on HIGH when cooking foods that might flame up, or any time flames occur on the cooktop. • Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking purposes. use only mild, non-abrasive It and the surfaces that soaps or and a sponge or soft cloth. oven is dropped checked or damaged, have it by a qualified service technician before using it again. • To avoid a fire GROUNDING cord INSTRUCTIONS this appliance plug, if or the on page 5. if it has a dam- it is not working properly, or if it - Keep the cord the electrical away improperly from cooking cord heated some or plug in surfaces. foods: personal injury. small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. - Do not deep-fat fry in your - Do not attempt oven. home microwave canning in your items oven. microwave in the microwave sealed containers, or closed glass jars. These items may explode. the door thoroughly electrical Connect outlet. See the oven: whole eggs in the shell, water with oil or fat, cleaning • If your must be grounded. - Do not heat the following 36 inches wide or less. the door, detergents panel. shock: - Do not operate - Do not heat the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety • Do not use this oven for commercial is made for household use only. cord or shut off the power breaker - Do not heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause damage the filters. touch • To avoid electric • To avoid • Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters. Corrosive with or circuit - Do not immerse water. on the hood or the filters. cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners the oven: has been damaged or dropped. cavity when not in use. • When Be sure to and remove closed. the power at the fuse aged cooking inside oven only to a properly grounded near a kitchen • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. equipment cookies, in the oven. items for wire twist-ties start - This appliance outdoors. near water (for example, sink, in a wet basement location.) should - Disconnect or vapors, such as specifically switches (bread, - Turn the oven off. in this appliance. • Do not tamper twist-ties - Keep the oven door found on page 3. sulfide and chloride, • Clean items because if lightning strikes the them before placing the item in the oven. • If a fire MICROWAVE ENERGY use this product combustible in the oven, inspect purchased supervision. designed etc.) - Do not use wire • Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE - Do not store power lines it may cause the oven to turn on. energy: • Do not allow close will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or • Do not cover or block any openings in the oven. • Use your oven only for the operations manual. described in this • Do not run the oven empty, without food in it. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. • Preserve the oven floor: hazard: - Do not heat the oven floor excessively. - Do not severely overcook food. Severely overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch the oven carefully, especially when you have paper, plastic, or other combustibles in the oven. - Do not allow the gray film on special microwave-cook- ing packages to touch the oven floor. Put the package on a microwavable dish. - Donotcookanything directly ontheoven flooror always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT turntable. Useamicrowavable dish. LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR - Keep abrowning dishatleast3/16 inchabove floor. Carefully readandfollow theinstructions forthebrown- OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. ingdish.Ifyouuseabrowning dishincorrectly, you could damage theoven floor. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: • Install orlocate thisappliance onlyinaccordance withthe - Do not overheat the liquid. provided installation instructions. - Stir the liquid both before and halfway through • Thisappliance should beserviced onlybyqualified heating it. service personnel. Contact thenearest authorized service - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utenfacility forexamination, repair oradjustment. sil into the container once heating has begun. • Liquids such aswater, coffee, orteaareabletobeover- - Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. heated beyond theboiling point without appearing tobe - After heating, allow the container to stand in the boiling. Visible bubbling orboiling whenthe microwave oven for a short time before removing the container isremoved fromthemicrowave oven isnot container. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ELECTRICAL ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 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. GROUNDING • For all cord connected The microwave electrical short circuit, grounding tric shock by providing rent. The microwave grounding plugged ed. INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: appliances: oven must be grounded. In the event of an reduces the risk of elec- an escape wire for the electric oven is equipped wire with a grounding cur- with a cord having a plug. The plug must be into an outlet that is properly 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. installed and ground- risk of electric Improper use of the grounding shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman can result in a if the ground- ing instructions are not completely understood, exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded. Do not use an extension or if doubt 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 The microwave appliance: oven must be connected metallic, permanent grounding connected conductor to a grounded, wiring system, or an equipment should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment minal or lead on the microwave oven. Ensure proper ground exists before use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS grounding ter- COOKWARE Most heat-resistant, using, follow GUIDE non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before these steps: 1. Place the empty cookware 2. Measure in the microwave oven. 1 cup of water in a glass measuring 3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. cup and place it in the oven beside If the dish is warm, it should not the cookware. be used for microwave USE cooking. DO NOT USE Ovenproof Glass Metal Utensils • Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid • Metal shields food from microwave energy and produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, measuring lic trim. cups, casseroles, and bowls without metal- mometers, • Metal utensils • Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without • Do not use metal-trimmed dinnerware, using plastic • Place plastic secure the wrap touches wrap loosely it by pressing Centura the food. cooking. dishes, cups, and plastic Use these tic may soften over the top of the dish and napkins, from Aluminum • Avoid semi-rigid bags only with care the heat paper towels, and paper or metal-banded dishes, etc. Tableware Company tableware recommends that you do not and some Corelle TM closed- for microwave cooking. freezer for plates short because the plas- waxed paper, in the microwave of aluminum and may cause foil because they hin- arcing. • Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry wings. time legs and • Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls and door of the oven. of the food. with no metallic Foil large sheets der cooking Wood paper • Wooden trim or bowls, boards, may split or crack microwave oven. can be used in your oven. • Refer to the manufacturer's product TM handle cups Paper • Microwave-safe your the wrap to the sides of the dish. will allow excess steam to escape. containers, casserole • The Coming use Centura • Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap. This • Use plastic is a can damage wrap as a cover, make sure that the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the plastic wrap wherever which Arcing Metal Decoration Plastic design arcing, current. metal- lic trim can be used in your oven. • When can cause discharge of electric microwave oven. China ther- or foil trays. label for use of any paper oven. and baskets will dry out and when you use them in the Tightly Closed Containers • Tightly closed an opening ware. cookware can explode. for steam to escape Be sure to leave from covered cook- Brown Paper • Avoid using brown could burn. paper bags. They absorb heat and Metal Twist Ties • Always remove metal twist and cause a fire. 6 ties as they can become hot TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING ARRANGEMENT Meat and poultry with high fat content will brown lightly Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish when cooked for 10 or 15 minutes or longer. Foods cooked a shorter time can be brushed with a browning for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, agent, such as Worcestershire barbecue sauce. and vegetables sauce, soy sauce, or TESTING toward FOR the outside DONENESS COVERING Because A cover traps heat and steam and causes the food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic need to test frequently wrap with one corner STANDING TIME Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes folded back to vent the excess steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become during cooking. Handle carefully. prevent the food from splattering Waxed paper will in the oven and help retain heat. When paper, napkins, moisture, towels. warming or paper wrap bread items, towels. sandwiches hot and fatty foods in a microwave oven, you for doneness. after Stop the cooking when they are slightly they will finish cooking in paper temperature time. during standing undercooked and time. The internal of food will rise about 10 °F during standing SHIELDING individual cupcakes, foods, such as baked potatoes, and hors d'oeuvres 1 inch apart. in a circle To prevent and at least some portions dishes from overcooking, This will help the food cook more evenly. of food in rectangular or square you may need to cover the dish with small strips of aluminum foil to block the microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and STIRRING Stirring quickly extra SPACING Arrange foods cook cooking inside as well as outside the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat. use waxed To absorb fish, of the dish. wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking. blends flavors and redistributes the heat in Always foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first. keep to prevent foil at least 1 inch from oven walls arcing. PIERCING TURNING Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should be turned during cooking so that the top and bottom cook cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot evenly. Also turn over chicken dogs, clams, oysters, pieces and chops. potatoes of foods and whole vegetables before such as and squash. CLEANING Wipe the oven inside and outside a mild detergent solution. with a soft cloth and on the inside top will be difficult for many days. Wipe especially splatters after cooking REMOVABLE to remove with a wet paper chicken turntable to break during use. • The turntable roller rest should towel, or bacon. SPECIAL They should be hand-washed roller rest are removable. in warm and a soft cloth. (not hot) water Once be cleaned regularly. CARE For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease and turntable with a mild detergent oil in the sink. Be careful the edges as this may cause the if left PARTS The turntable may be cleaned to chip or scratch This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads. Excessive splatters • The turntable Then rinse and wipe dry. buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning rough powders then or pads. they are clean, rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Never use cleaning powders, steel wool, or rough pads. After cleaning the control panel, touch STOP/CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel. not PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Model OVEN SPECIFICATIONS and Serial Number Plate Vent Grill Door Handle Metal Rack Window with Metal Shield Cooking Guide Power Supply 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Power 1,500 W Cooking Power 1,000 W IEC 60705 Standard) Frequency Rated Current 2,450 MHz 13 A Outer Dimensions (WxHxD) 2915/16" Door Safety Lock System Grease Glass Cooktop/Countertop CONTROL Filter Cavity Volume 1.8 Cu. Ft. Net Weight 60 Ibs. Oven Control Panel Turntable Light PANEL ® L Popcorn Cook Potato Pizza Reheat Vegetable T ® Favorite Recipe d0_ © Easy Cook Auto Defrost Time Defrost 1" Quick Defrost 1 2 3 Kitchen Timer 4 5 6 Clock 7 8 9 Light Timer m @ @ Stop Clear Control /Set-Up Start @ Power Level Proglram Hold Warm Vent HI/LO/Off T/Table On/Off Light HI/LO/Off @ • .See page 9 for control 8 x 167/16"x panel features. 155/8" CONTROL PANEL FEATURES NOTE: Styling and features vary by model, 1. Display: The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected, 2. Popcorn: Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven, The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn, See page 15 for more information, 3. Potato: Touch this pad to cook potatoes, The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato, See page 16 for more information, 4. Pizza: Touch sensor will tell depending on the pizza, See this pad to reheat pizza, The oven's the oven how long to cook the amount of humidity it detects from page 16 for more information, 5. Cook: Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees, casserole and rice, The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food, See page 17 for more information, 6. Reheat: Touch this pad to reheat casseroles, dinner plates and soup or sauce, The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity coming from the food, See page 17 for more information, 7. Vegetable: Touch this pad to cook vegetables, The oven's sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables, See page 16 for more information, 8. Favorite Recipe: Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory, See page 12 for information, 9. Easy Cook: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at 100% power level, See page 12 for more information, 10. Auto Defrost: Meat, poultry, fish, Touch this pad to select food type and defrost food by weight, See page 18 for more information, 11. Time Defrost: Touch this pad to defrost most other frozen foods, See page 21 for more information, 12. Quick Defrost: This pad provides Quick defrosting for 1,0 pound of frozen foods, See page 21 for more information, 13. Numbers: Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power level, quantities, or weights, 14. Kitchen Timer: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer, See page 10 for more information, 15. Clock: Touch this pad to enter the time of day, See page 10 for more information, 16. Light Timer: Touch this pad to set the light timer, See page 11 for more information, 17. - (Less): Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it, See page 12 for more information, 18. + (More): Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it, See page 12 for more information, 19. Help: Touch this pad to learn how to use each oven function, See page 10 for more information, 20. Stop/Clear: Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries, 21. Start: Touch this pad to start a function, If you open the door after oven begins to cook, touch START again, 22. Power Level: Touch this pad to select a cooking power level, See page 13 for more information, 23. Program: Touch this pad to set a cooking time, See page 13 for more information, 24. Hold Warm: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds, See page 12 for more information, 25. Control Set-Up: Touch this pad to change the oven's default settings for sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight from Lbs to Kg, See page 10 for more information, 26. T/Table On/Off: Touch this pad to turn off the turntable, OFF will appear in the display, See page 11 for more information, NOTE: This option not available in sensor cook and defrost modes, 27. Vent HI/LO/Off: Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off, See page 11 for more information, 28. Light HI/LO/Off: cooktop/countertop information, Touch this pad to turn on the light, See page 11 for more LEARN ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN KITCHEN TIMER You can use your microwave Timer for timing This section cooking discusses the concepts and introduces behind you to the basics know to operate your microwave information before use. oven as a timer. Use the up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. microwave Example: you need to To time 3 minutes. oven. Please read this 1, Touch Kitchen Timer nad CAUTION {'_ • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not run oven empty. • To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not use stoneware, aluminum foil, metal utensils, or metal trimmed utensils in the oven. See page 6 for details. • &",¢E_fl',_E"/h/ o_,mccr I# 2, T_c_numb[; Ill] [1.keypad 3. Touch Start pa& /J iLL 13_nun _nL,_-,...qff'?E_ Timer and time • When the time is over, you will hear seven beeps and HELP END will display. The Help pad displays helpful hints. Press Example: feature information CONTROL and To learn about the Popcorn ",,];_OIO_ =1IllJ ;; _ You can change feature. clock, Im]k']'.,]L'VJ display See following 1, Touch Help 2 " SET-UP Help, then select a key pad. pa d, Touch Popcorn pad. TL?'_W,_S/';E_PP,D ,W&"I No. I THEDES//?EDFERflJ/?E I 1 "m,,,-u'_uz:zcuoon'm t,-II /lllJ II_JI II/J IU 2 I IUU PSi, ,,_.??5_,_,EPS_LJk, , T - - -i_t 1,7 i -II_D- III i II_ITII - i_11 I "_ -m 3 II_III_tj- 5E,,5,,,u ,.,,,, ,_.k'b ,_, ,, ,,., J-J'_l'_ Tim - - "_- -_,t IL-P,LL.btR,¥_ 4 the default values for beep sound, speed and defrost Function (LBS/KG) No. Result Sound ON/OFF 1 control 2 Sound OFF Clock ON/OFF 1 Clock ON control 2 Clock OFF Scroll Speed 1 Slow speed control 2 Normal speed 3 Fast speed 1 Lba. 2 Kg. LBS/KG choice control CLOCK weight. chart for more information. Sound ON Example: To change defrost weight mode from Lbs to Kg. This oven includes a 12-hour clock. Example: To set 8:00 AM. ",j;(oIo] _ I]lJ ;| _ 1 Touch Clock pad lan c*,rrca "r,,'_c nc nou , (press 0nce for AM, twice II] [.']'J I.'Vj iiIll _..lll_l% Illl_ Ul i for PM) 2' 2 Touch number keypad J I O* /'in _' UU TI "11 II-U Iuu_ll Set" •,I. Touch Up pad. Control _JIl_l Touch number ii ' ._'_'"_ I'I_aS,_ -'...5'a?'_L_' __'-,/_'_ s....__ _''_"_ _' 5_"_ JS,',5,_ ' '_/:_ _" _-'_"-' r'a,-'JH...._'_' '......,_,_,_,s,'s _'_'_' '--u' ,s,'_ ' _' ii [4] pad, CTOOT L85 ;2,Lt-H/ 1_5_gUL-HE _1111%1 [8], [O] and [O]. 3 Touch Start pad T°uch number[2] 18.nun I ' 10 pad" I I VENT HI/LO/OFF LIGHT HI/LO/OFF The Vent moves steam and other vapors from the cooking Touch Light pad once for bright light, again for low light and a third time to turn the light back off. surface. From the off position, the first touch of the vent pad turn the vent on High speed. Touch the pad again to turn the vent on Low speed, and a third time to turn the fan back off. NOTE: ff the temperature microwave the You can set the Lo Light to turn on and off automatically oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW at any time. The light will come on at the low setting setting. It may stay on for up to an hou_ When this occurs, off. Wait gets too hot around LIGHT TIMER you cannot turn the vent fan until it turns off automatically. Example: Turn on 2:00 AM, turn off 7:00 AM. I ".,] :_olo] _1D]IJ:] _1 T/TABLE For best cooking ON/OFF 1. results, leave the turntable turned off for large dishes. Press T/TABLE to turn the turntable on or off. on. it can be pad, (Press once for AM. twice pad 2. I D][,,."] ".,] I-'Vd Touch Light Timer ON/OFF m -_IT-3 I IF T _,, I_t T##" Pu,b,,bk `.J-l, ,,/b TFTI #FI "l 8E ,,.,,.,_H,.`.EP_ _g EEfET T,HE- T#_,,dEE for PM ) 3 • 1313 T(_/IF Enter the time you I IF T T#'n -'_ • The T/Table On/Off feature does not operate on. Touch number key- with the pad [2], [0] and [0]. DEFROST or SENSOR cooking modes. • Sometimes the turntable can become hot to touch. Be careful touching ] I want the Light to turn NOTE: 3. the turntable during and after cooking. Touch Light 1 Timer H,/w E,,,Ek ,.,oH, L,'_F,,,;E -_tT-3 i IF T J - TI/_- J "_ . mm Tnl 1 pad again. (Press once • Do not run the oven empty CHILD the same time every day and turn off at a set time until reset. for AM. twice for PM) LOCK 4. , IF T T _,,.,,,.,,.,`.HS,'RE, I want the Light to turn the E_ter t_'e Y rOu off. Touch number keyChild Lock is a safety feature used to lock the control panel so that so that it cannot be operated. To set Child Lock, touch STOP/CLEAR once. Touch and hold 0 pad more than four seconds LOCKED will appear pad [7], [0] and [0]. 5. play window and you hear two beeps. To cancel child lock, touch and hold 0 more than four seconds. LOCKED will disapper Touch Start pad. Time of day in the disNOTE: • To reset the time to turn on and off the Light, repeat and you hear two steps 7 to 5. beeps. Example: To cancel the Light Timer. I'.] :[olo] _1D]IJ:; _1 -II. I m]g_]'.]IrzVd TouchLinhtTimer _.J I om _ad I,,o T,,,,,-U,-, CO0T,, _1 c,, TCO , FHT / Ii I `.111 u'* U_% , 3---T / UU`.I `.l_,nl I `. `. `.I T - I]_. n*, T,'nC ui i i ii I`. / U TI_-3 k'bSE_ _HE ,,/bk 2, Touch pad, Stop/Clear Time of day: NOTE: • If you want to cancel touch Light 11 HI/LO/Off the Light Timer in operation, the pad. 1 I EASY COOK FAVORITE A timesaving pad, this simplified control lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking without the need to Favorite Recipe lets you recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. touch Start pad. This feature cooks for 30 seconds RECIPE on Example: HI each time you press the pad. To program cooking for 2 minutes. "J.'_[O][O,] _ IllJ.'__ Example: To set Easy Cook I'] k"]".,1 UY-'\'d for 2 minutes. ",];[OIO,]=11 I]lJ ;| _ 1. TouchFavorite ID]k"]'.,] I-'VJ I, 90 TO'JZH5TR#T 'JR I................ 1, Touch Easy Cook pad 4 times, Time counting down and power !00, 2. Touch Enter the number cook keypad time, 2:00[OLs[-l-15[_[O,_ P, TL,,'ER [2], [0] and [O], NO TE: • Easy Cook will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes. After 3' T°uch Start Pad; Time Counting down_ 2, pa d. Time counting 3 minutes, every touch will add "I minute up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. HOLD WARM You can keep cooked food warm oven for up to 99 minutes Hold Warm matically. Example: in your microwave and 59 seconds. by itself or to follow a cooking You can use cycle Touch Start down, auto• When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and To use Hold END will display. Warm. NOTE: Power level will default to Hi, but this setting in modifiable. +/- (MORE/LESS) By using the + or - keys, all of the pre-programmed Food Type Recommended Quantity Liquid 1-2 cups Dry 5-10 ozs. cook and time cook features can be adjusted food for a longer or shorter time. Pressing + will add 10 seconds time you press To make another Hold Warm automatically follow seconds the cooking touch Hold Warm before touching • When the last cooking instructions, NOTE: Start. of cooking subtract time each 10 time each time you press it. cycle is over, you will hear two cycle cooking. NO TE: WARM operates for up to 99 minutes • Food cooked Hold Warm. covered should items (pies, turnovers, 59 sec- remain covered during etc.) should be uncov- ered during Hold Warm. • Complete be covered This feature cannot be used during cooking, when setting tones and "WARM" will appear in the oven display. • You can set Hold Warm to follow Auto Defrost, or multi- • Pastry of cooking -will cycle: • While you are programming • HOLD onds, it. Pressing to cook meals kept warm on a dinner plate can during Hold Warm. 12 the initial cook time. only COOKING LEVEL AT HIGH POWER COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE Example: To cook food for 8 minutes, 30 seconds at 100% power. I ".,] .'{oII,] :1D]IJ .';:1 1. Enter the cook time. Touch Start 18,3 if the first heating call for one Power Power Level Level for cycle is defrost or the last at 0% power. IP&_'EI_ pad, some recipes length of time, and another another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to three cycles, n Tnb$_H5TP_T OR Time counting • When the COOK[tme is over you w END for a certain Il] _'*]".,] Ir:\vd Touch number keypad [8], [3] and [0]. 2. For best results, Example: To cook food for 3 minutes at 100% power and then 70% power for 7 minutes 30 seconds. down, "'I hear four beeps and Ntll display. 1, D " D Enter the ce0k time_ Touch number keypad " _ =?,O0_TL,;EHSTRI_TI21_ _ J [3], [0] and [0], COOKING LEVELS HIGH AT LOWER power cooking POWER /vith foods that need slower roasts aaked goods or custards. food 30 seconds cooking, Enterthesecondcook such as 4, 5: at 70% power Touch Power Enter the power level. b"ITEI_FS?,JE2LE;;2;L 1 I T,2,[7 J Enter the p0wer leVeL Io'_n It- [7] Pad_ ..... -UCTOOT ...... ,, ....... ] ! Touch Start pad; Time ceunting down r • When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and EI'ITER Pt%EI_LERIE/_ T¢_IIF -T "_T P- "_t3 ,_, ,_,_,(H S,P,I_ , [7] pad. pad. Level 7,90 TI3LIL-H STRICT 12,,_ pad, Touch Start 1 Touc h number END will display. 2. Touch Power Level 4. I 7 " =70TI2L,'L-H STI_T I21_ Il] _'*]".,] Ir:\vd 6. Enter the cook time. Touch number Ic_,Tco ,-n,'_-,,,,- T,mc pad Touch number keypad [7], [3] and [0]. 3. r, ad [0l. for 7 minutes, I ".,] .'{oZI,]:1D]IJ .';:1 1. 3, Your oven has 10 power settings n addition to HIGH See cooking guide for Dower evels page 1,4 To cook Touch Pronram does no[ mways gwe you the best results Example: 2 Time counting down and power 70 • When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. 13 COOKING The 10 power power GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose levels are listed below, with examples LEVEL the best power level for the food you are cooking. of foods best cooked at each level and the amount of microwave The power output you are using at each Level. POWER LEVEL 10 HIGH MICROWAVE 100% OUTPUT USE Boil water Cook ground beef Make candy Cook fresh fruits and vegetables Cook fish and poultry Preheat browning dish Reheat beverages Bacon slices 9 90% • Reheat meat slices quickly • Saute onions, 8 7 80% 70% celery, • All reheating • Cook scrambled and green pepper eggs • Cook • Cook breads and cereal products cheese dishes or veal • Cook cakes, muffins, brownies 6 60% • Cook pasta 5 50% • Cook • Cook meats or whole poultry custard • Cook whole 4 40% • Cook chicken, less tender • Reheat frozen 3 30% 1 20% 10% turkey, spare foods meat, poultry or seafood • Cooking small quantities casserole, of food stew, and some sauces • Soften butter or cream cheese • Heating small amounts of food • Soften ice cream • Raise yeast dough 0 0% • Standing 14 ribs, rib roast or sirloin roast cuts of meat convenience • Thawing • Finish cooking 2 or cupcakes time (no power output) SENSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sensor Cook allows foods without you to cook selecting The oven automatically cooking ADDING OR SUBTRACTING SENSOR COOK TIME most of your favorite times determines If the SENSOR and power levels. required cooking time for each food item. The display will indicate SENSING during the initial sensing period. When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming or decrease choosing the function. 1. Food cooked is too long or too short, you can the cook time by 10 seconds You can only increase cook time when sensor Example: from heating time. For following these rec- to add to the Sensor cooking Cook time. I'J :toIo_ _ mllJ:; _ 1. after or decrease is displayed. If you want casserole the food, it will tell the oven how much longer to heat. The display will show the remaining best results for cooking by Sensor, ommendations: function increase I ml[.'t"J V-\vd Touch Cook pad, 5'&'_ &i-,_/TEl',Z' I TL79 - - 5EE L-LTL,%5",55 5L,52E 8EHII',_DOOR Choose food category. L-R55EROL E with the sensor system should be at normal storage temperature. 2. 2. Glass TURNTABLE and outside of container should be dry to assure best cooking 3. Foods should always be covered microwavable 4. Touch number ,ik loosely with 5&"/5,'I"5 Do not open the door or touch the Stop/Clear 3. pad time will appear Touch number Cook Time in the display window. At Appropriate the food. Sensor 1. 2. COOKING containers cooking Less 7 8 More 9 POPCORN commercially containers and cover (SENSOR) lets you pop 3.0 and 3.5 ounce bags of packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only them with lids or vented plastic wrap. one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. Never use tight-sealing Example: plastic covers. They can I'J :toIo_ _ m]lJ:] _ Fill 1 Be sure the outside of the cooking container Touch Popcorn pad, , at least half full for best results. the inside of the microwave To pop popcorn. and cause food to Match the amount to the size of the container. containers 4. POPCORN help assure good results. prevent steam from escaping overcook. , Touch Pad Number GUIDE and coverings Always use microwavable I?,91_E Normal this time you can open the door to stir, turn, or SENSOR [9] pad. sensing time is over, the oven beeps twice and the remaining rearrange (Display once results. plastic wrap, waxed paper or a lid. during the sensing time. When cooking [2] pad, I ml[.'t"J V:\vd ono-no_ I uI Lul.,ll and oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. • When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. CAUTION • DO NOT leave microwave popping corn. 15 oven unattended while PIZZA (SENSOR) VEGETABLE (SENSOR) PIZZA lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza without selecting cooking times and power level, VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen and Canned. Example: Example: To reheat ''I I 2 slices of pizza. " l 1: TOuchPzza " _ To cook ==11 1. P,_.%_R i frozen vegetables. = i Touch Vegetable pad. = , IFBESH ;Od,'_-H / (Display0nce) IL-_",,",k; T,L?,JLW_? 2 Choose food Category. Touch number c_n _-,,i ,,-,--r [2] pad, ,a_- r,. UBp!ay onc e) • When the reheat time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. • Recommended amounts: 1-3 slices (about 5 ozs. each) • When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. POTATO (SENSOR) NOTE: POTATO lets you bake one or several selecting cooking Example: times To cook and power potatoes Place the canned without 2 potatoes. ",j;[OIOJ_ IllJ ;| _ ID]_."]",.1 L'V4 • When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. • Recommended amounts: 1-4 potatoes (about 8-10 ozs. each) NO TE: • Before baking, pierce potato vegetable casserole. Cover with plastic stand 5 minutes. levels. with fork several times. • After baking, let stand for 5 minutes. 16 in a microwavable bowl or wrap and vent. Let • Recommended amounts: !-4 cups • Recommended !/4"-!/2" venting of covet: COOK COOK (SENSOR) REHEAT lets you heat common foods without Levels. Frozen needing microwave-prepared to program Reheat lets you heat foods without times and Power Levels. times and Power COOK has preset power for 3 food categories: Entree, Casserole and Rice. Reheat has preset Casserole, Example: To cook rice. Touch Cook pad. I CELE,JTpfU'fJIpg 9 , Choose food category Touch numbe r [3] Pa& I- - - J-PFI I_l_- J-I lift Levels for 3 categories: Plate and Soup/Sauce. Touch Dinner Plate 2 Soup/Sauce , 3 Example: To reheat Casserole. 1 (Displayonce) 1. Touch Reheat 2' pad. 1 Casserole 2 Rice I CE,E,J/?El'fd • When END amounts: Category Frozen Entree Rice / PJ 3 J-(Y_v/_l/- 1-1177- I ,-occco,?: l: .. ulsPlayonce) I END will display. --- [1] pad. 3 • When the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps and Casserole Choose food category• Touch number Touch Pad Number Frozen Entree • Recommended Pad Number 1 I Category to program 1 - J • I ._.,/-_: needing Casserole I D]F.']'_Irz\vd I 2. Power Dinner Category I'_ l(oIa] _ Dll] I; _ 1. (SENSOR) o the cook time is over, you will hear four beeps will display. • Recommended amounts: Quantities Quantities Category 10-21 ozs. Casserole 1-4 cups 1-4 cups Dinner Plate 1-2 servings Soup/Sauce 1/2 -2 cups NOTE: Use only long grain rice with sensor cook program. See page 27 to cook other types of rice. 17 1-4 cups and AUTO DEFROST Your microwave sequences. defrost oven is preset with three defrost Using AUTO frozen defrost DEFROST package Chart on pages some basic guidelines lowing for using the sequences. is in fractions chart to convert Touch Pad Number Ounce you can use the fol- the weight to decimals. Pounds Weight Meat 1 1.6 .10 Poultry 2 3.2 .20 Fish 3 4.0 .25 (One-Quarter 4.8 .30 6.4 ,40 8.0 .50 (One-Half 9.6 .60 11.2 .70 12.0 .75 (Three-Quarter 12.8 .80 14.4 .90 16,0 1.00 (One Example: To defrost 1.2 Ibs. of ground beef. ID]k']'J IIL, VJ •Q:[olH:ID]l] N_ 1. Touch Auto Defrost I/,_/-ffT,g;:w/ i"11 ii pad T "_ TI"/I IF PSuL ,k'_ ,uu_ _,_ Ik-/JU T,'_%L-H :7 2. Choose food category. Touch number [1] pad. Ib?/,¥-RL,,2S_T I 3. Enter the weight by touching pad [1] and [2]. I/2 L85 #,'_3DL-H 5Tfl/_[ I 4. Touch Start DEFROSTING Time counting down and DEFROSI pad. • When NO TE: When you touch the START pad, the display changes time count down, DEFROST separate, CHART of a pound, Equivalent Category defrost CONVERSION To enter food weight in Auto Defrost, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food is the best way to foods. The Auto Defrost 19 - 20 provides three WEIGHT or rearrange to The oven will beep during the Pounds) Pound) TIPS using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered the food, minimum of 0°F (taken directly has been stored to the oven and touch START to from a freezer). in a refrigerator-freezer is (the • Use Auto Defrost only for raw food. Auto Defrost best results when food to be thawed is a that have thawed, Return frozen portions resume the defrost Pounds) the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds weight of the food minus the container). cycle, At this time, open the door and turn, Remove any portions Pounds) gives If food that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) cycle. to prevent cooking the food. • If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight. • The shape of the package alters the defrosting Shallow rectangular packets defrost time. more quickly than a deep block. • Separate pieces pieces as they begin to defrost. defrost more Separated easily. • You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining. See page 6. • Shield areas of food with small pieces start to cook too fast. • For better results, a preset standing the defrosting time. • For best results, elevate of foil if they time is included food to be defrosted on a microwave safe roasting rack. This prevents the possibility of warm meat juices cooking food during defrost. 18 in AUTO DEFROST Meat CHART Setting Meat of irregular beginning shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should of a defrost FOOD have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the sequence. AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in doughnut shape. Ground Beef, Patties Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties. Depress center when freezing. Round Steak Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Tenderloin Steak Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Stew Beef Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder and return to oven. Place in a microwavable Pot Roast, Chuck Roast Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Rib Roast Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Rolled Rump Roast Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Cubes for Stew Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable Chops(1 inch thick) Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Chops(I/2 inch thick) Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Hot Dogs Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Sausage, Links Separate and rearrange. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Sausage, Bulk Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Place in a microwavable Loin Roast, Boneless Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable baking dish. LAMB baking dish. PORK Spareribs Country-style Ribs 19 baking dish. roasting rack. AUTO DEFROST Poultry CHART (CONT'D) Setting FOOD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs.) Turn over (finish defrosting breast-side down). Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place chicken breast-side up on a microwavable roast rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Cut-up Separate pieces and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. CORNISH HENS Whole TURKEY Breast (under 6 Ibs.) Fish Setting FOOD AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FISH Fillets Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed if possible. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Carefully separate fillets under cold water. Steaks Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Run cold water over to finish defrosting. Whole Turn over. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil touch sides of microwave. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. SHELLFISH Crabmeat Break apart. Turn over. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Shrimp Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Scallops Separate and rearrange. Place in a microwavable baking dish. NOTE: Food to be defrosted must be not more than 6.0 Ibs. (4.0 Kg). Available weight is O."I-6.0 Ibs (0. 7-4.0 Kg). 20 TIME DEFROST This feature defrost. allows you to choose The Time Defrost Chart USE OF THE TWO POSITION METAL RACK the time you want to (see page 22) provides The two position some basic guidelines for using Time Defrost. cooking in more than one container Example: for 2 minutes. The metal rack can be turned upside date different container sizes. To defrost I'J :[OIl_ _ IllJ :] _ II] _:t"J Ih\'d metal rack gives you extra space when at the same time. down to accommo- To use rack: 1. Touch Time Defrost pad. 2. Enter the defrosting t_me you want. I&,.t,_R.%Tfi%,5; ,,.,,,_ ] 3. J_, J F_F_ TJ?I IF -T ...... "H_I_I 1. microwave oven. 3T Touch 2, [21, number keypad [01 and [01. Place rack securely in the four plastic supports. • Rack MUST NOT touch metal walls or back of Place equal amounts BELOW rack. of food both ABOVE • Amount of food must be approximately 3. Touch Start pad, in both containers Time counting down and DE FRO ST. (Defrost starts) and the same to balance out cooking energy. • When the defrost time is over, you will hear four beeps and END will display. QUICK The Quick DEFROST Defrost lb. of frozen food. feature provides rapid defrosting The oven automatically defrosting time for ground Example: To defrost for 1 sets the beef. 1 lb. ground beef. I'J :ToIo] _ IllJ :] _ II] _:t"J Ih\'d CAUTION 1, Touch_dQuick _21 2, Defrost , I Touch Start pad. To avoid risk of property damage: ,5/8,2b;",_SEEI:/JTLSJ.m,,,_u c',a,:r, IUU_II ,JIIIl_./ • Do not use rack to pop popcorn. Time Counting down and DEFROST. • Rack must be on the four plastic supports when used. • Use the rack only when cooking food on two positions. • Do not cook with rack on floor of the oven. NOTE: • The microwave will beep and defrosting door can be opened door is not opened • Any ground will pause so the and the meat can be turned, ff the at this time, the countdown meat can be used with Quick will resume, Defrost, but this feature works best with ground beef. 21 TIME DEFROST CHART TIME FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS MEAT Bacon (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roasts (1 lb.) 2 - 4minutes 41_ - 6 minutes 41_ - 6 minutes Steaks, chops and cutlets 41_ - 6 minutes perlb. Turn meat over at Turn meat over at Turn meat over at Stand for 5 to 10 Same as above. beep. Let stand for 5 minutes after defrosting. beep. Let stand for 5 minutes after defrosting. beep. Shield warm areas with foil. minutes. POULTRY Chicken cut up, broiler-fryer (21/2 to 3 Ibs.) Chicken whole (2 to 3 Ibs.) 13 - 16 minutes Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil. 15 - 18 minutes Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil. Cornish hen 5 - 7 minutes per lb. Turn meat over at beep. Shield warm areas with foil. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil. FISH & SEAFOOD Fillets (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 4 -51/2 minutes 4 - 5 minutes Place fish in casserole. Turn food over and break up after beep. Stand for 5 minutes. NOTE: Defrost times are approximate and are intended as guidelines. GETTING THE BEST COOKING To get the best results from your microwave and follow the guidelines below. • Storage Temperature: or refrigerator Foods RESULTS oven, read • Place delicate areas of foods, toward the center of the dish. taken from the freezer • Arrange take longer to cook than the same foods Small pieces of food cook pieces • Natural Moisture: foods such outside sional stirring when cooking large energy foods cook more evenly is attracted to water ing the outer depends and vegetables to distribute Constant stirring from the occa- bread should is sufficient. all sides equally to microwave After you remove quickly, 22 and surface parts such as pieces of from the lid and let it and avoid overcook- edges. The length of standing time area of the food. in waxed paper or paper towel: and many other foods containing prebaked be wrapped vent drying out. energy. the food in the center on the density • Wrapping Sandwiches the heat evenly and is not necessary, meatier cover food with foil or casserole stand to finish cooking • Turn over foods like pork chops, whole potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose parts of food that may cook • Let Stand: tips, such as chicken wing tips and leg ends of poultry with small aluminum foil. microwave, as casseroles to the center speed cooking. the power Very moist because microwave molecules. • Stir • Shield faster than large ones: similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce pieces of food. foods, pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, toward the outside of the dish. at room temperature. The times in this book are based on the normal storage temperature of the food. • Size: unevenly shaped such as asparagus prior to microwaving to pre- FISH AND SHELLFISH Cooking Fish and Shellfish: • Prepare the fish for cooking: - Completely defrost General Directions - Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. the fish or shellfish. - Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a plastic wrap. Baked needs to be covered the coating crisp fish, coated specific directions settings for most types Cooking with Power pink to and firm. Table below provides Level and Cooking Time of fish and shellfish. on how you cook. lid or vented fish, or fish in sauce lightly with waxed paper and sauce from getting FISH AND SHELLFISH FISH is done when the shell turns from • The Fish and Shellfish single layer for even cooking. - The type of cover you use depends Poached fish needs a microwavable Shellfish red and the flesh is opaque POWER LEVEL to keep watery. COOKING COOKING TABLE TIME Fish fillets HI 31/2 -41/2 minutes Fish steaks HI 41/2 -51/2 minutes Whole fish 7 41_ -6minutes Scallops HI 31_ -5 minutes Shrimp, shelled HI 31_ -5 minutes 23 DIRECTIONS Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2 minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn the fish halfway through cooking. Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above, except stir instead of turning the shellfish. APPETIZERS/SAUCES/SOUPS Cooking • Crisp Appetizers: crackers, and crisp Tips and Techniques such as melba toast, rye crackers shredded are best for microwave Not wheat, use. Wait until party time to add the spreads. Place a paper under the crackers while they cook oven to absorb extra moisture. in the microwave Recommended • Appetizers towel with a crisp done in a conventional • Breaded products coating or puff pastry are best oven with dry heat. can be warmed in the microwave oven but will not come out crisp. • Arrange individual appetizers • Stir dips to distribute Cooking Sauces: in a circle for even cooking. heat and shorten cooking • Cook sauces time. Tips and Techniques • To adapt thicken more rapidly a conventional the amount • Use a microwavable casserole or glass measuring cup that is at least 2 or 3 times the volume of the sauce. • Sauces made with cornstarch those made with flour. • Cook Soups: soups • Stirring sauce cooking or gravy recipe, occasionally will help blend flavors, heat evenly, and may even shorten than • When for a reduce converting a conventional reduce distribute the cooking time. soup recipe to cook in the liquid, salt, and strong seasonings. Tips and Techniques in a microwavable or flour uncovered of liquid slightly. the microwave, Cooking made with cornstarch so you may stir them 2 or 3 times during smooth consistency. dish which holds double the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, especially if you use cream or milk in the soup. • Generally, cover microwaved wrap or a microwavable • Cover soups with VENTED plastic lid. foods to retain moisture. Uncover foods to retain crispness. • Avoid overcooking by using the minimum time. Add more time, if necessary, the food. suggested only after checking MEAT Cooking Meat: • Prepare the meat for cooking: - Defrost General Directions NOTE: Keep the foil at least completely. - Trim off excess fat to avoid splattering. - Place the meat, fat side down, in a microwavable on a microwavable rack 1 inch from the oven walls, and do not cover more than one-third one time, of the meat with foil at any • Let the meat stand covered with foil !0-!5 minutes The internal temperature you remove it from the oven, dish. the meat may rise from 5-!O°F - Use oven cooking bag for less tender - Arrange the meat so that thicker the outside of the dish. - Cover the meat with waxed cuts of meat. portions The Meat are toward paper to prevent • Tend the meat as it cooks. as they accumulate and keep from overcooking - Shield thin or bony portions to reduce the bottom Table on page splattering of the meat. with strips of foil to prevent overcooking. 24 standing 25 provides directions, Power Level, and Cooking most cuts of meat, splattering. - Drain.juices Cooking during after time. detailed Time settings for of MEAT COOKING MEAT TABLE POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME BEEF Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4 oz. each) 1-11_ minutes 11_ -2 minutes 21_-31_ minutes 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties RARE (135°F): 8-10 minutes Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) per pound MEDIUM (155°F): 11-13 minutes per pound LAMB RARE (135°F): 11-12 minutes Lamb roast, rolled boneless (3-4 Ibs.) per pound MEDIUM (145°F): 12-13 minutes per pound WELL (155°F): 13-14 minutes DIRECTIONS Form patties with thumb depression in center of each. Place on microwavable roasting rack and brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute. Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack. Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper. Turn meat over halfway through cooking and shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave oven when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes. (Temperature may rise about IO°F). Place roast fat side down on microwavable roasting rack. Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings such as rosemary, thyme or marjoram. Cover with waxed paper. Turn roast over after 15 minutes, and again after 30 minutes. Shield if necessary. Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached. Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes (temperature may rise about IO°F during standing.) per pound PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices 10 slices 11/2 -2 minutes 2-3 minutes 4-5 minutes 7-8 minutes Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 18-20 minutes 4 chops 15-17 minutes per pound per pound Loin roast, rolled, boneless 25-27 minutes per pound (165°F) (31/2- 41/21bs.) Sausage links, Fresh (or frozen and defrosted) (1-2 oz. each) 2 links 4 links 6 links 10 links (8 oz. pkg.) Place bacon slices on microwavable Cover with paper towels. After cooking, let stand 1 minute. roasting rack. Place chops in microwavable baking dish. Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook until no longer pink or until internal temperature reaches 170°F. Turn chops over halfway through cooking. Let stand covered 5 minutes temperature may rise about 10°F during standing. Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish. Add seasonings and browning agent if desired. Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string. After cooking, let stand in bag 15 minutes (temperature may rise about 10°F during standing). Internal temperature of pork should reach 170°F before serving. Pierce links and place on microwavable roasting rack. Cover with waxed paper or paper towel. Turn over halfway through cooking. After cooking, let stand covered 1 minute. HI 45-60 seconds 1-11_ minutes 11_ -2 minutes 1:3/4-2 minutes 25 POULTRY Cooking Poultry: • Prepare the poultry for cooking: - Defrost General Directions •Watch completely. - Drain and discard - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces at the outside edge of the baking dish. When cooking legs, arrange them like the spokes - Cover the baking of a wheel. dish with waxed or cook to give a browned juices as they accumulate. with small strips of aluminum Keep foil at least 1 inch from the oven walls and other paper to reduce agent (such as worcestershire with a sauce as it cooks. - Shield thin or bony pieces foil to prevent overcooking. • Poultry splattering. - Use a browning the poultry is done when pieces it is no longer of foil. pink and the juices run clear. When done, the temperature should be 180-185°F. sauce) appearance. • Let the poultry stand after cooking 10 minutes. The Poultry Cooking tions, Power Table below Level, and Cooking in the thigh meat covered provides with foil for detailed Time settings direc- for most cuts and types of poultry. POULTRY POULTRY COOKING TABLE POWER LEVEL Chicken pieces (21/2 -3 Ibs.) HI Chicken whole HI COOKING 41_ -51_ minutes per pound (3-31/2 Iba.) DIRECTIONS TIME 12-13 minutes per pound Before cooking, wash pieces and shake the water off. Place pieces in a single layer in a microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Before cooking, wash and shake off water. Place breast side down on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with butter, or browning agent and seasoning if desiredan cover. Cover with waxed paper. Cook 1/3of estimated time. Turn breast side up, brush with butter, or browning agent. Replace waxed paper. Cook 1/3 of estimated time again. Shield if necessary. Cook remaining 1/3 of estimated time, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes (the temperature may rise about IO°F while standing). The temperature in the high should be 180°F-185 ° F when the poultry is done. Cornish Hens whole (1-11/2 Iba. each) HI 6-7 minutes per pound Before cooking, wash and shake the water off. Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail. Place hens breast side down on microwavable rack. Cover with waxed paper. Turn breast side up halfway through cooking. Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil. Remove and discard drippings. Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired. Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove hens from microwave when they reach desired temperature. Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes. (Temperature may rise about 10°F while standing). Temperature in breast should be 170°F before serving. 26 PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because Cooking Pasta you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stir- • Allow ring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven. for standing tings PASTA Spaghetti 4 cups water Add 8 ozs. spaghetti POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME HI 5 9-10 minutes 71/2 -81/2 minutes HI 5 6-7 minutes 51_ -61_ minutes Lasagna noodles 4 cups water Add 8 ozs. lasagna noodles HI 5 7-8 minutes 11-121_ minutes Egg noodles 6 cups water Add 4 cups noodles HI 5 8-10 minutes 51_ -61_ minutes RICE COOKING RICE Long grain 21/4 cups water Add 1 cup rice Power for most common Tables below provide Level and cooking spe- time set- types of pasta and rice. DIRECTIONS Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles. Cook at Power Level HI for the time indicated in chart or until water boils. Stir in pasta after water boils cook covered at Power Level 5 as directed in chart (or until tender). Drain in a colander. TABLE POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, microwavable casserole. HI 5 5-6 minutes 15 minutes 21/2 cups water Add 1 cup rice HI 5 41/2 -51/2 minutes 28 minutes Long grain and wild rice mix 21/3cups water Add 6 oz. package HI 5 4-5 minutes 24 minutes HI 2-3 minutes in 2 quart Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in chart at Power Level HI or until water boils. Brown Quick cooking 1 cup water Add 1 cup rice with TABLE Macaroni 3 cups water Add 2 cups macaroni time with rice, but not for pasta. • The Pasta and Rice Cooking cific directions, PASTA COOKING and Rice: Tips and Techniques • If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm. Stir in rice and any seasonings. Cook covered as directed in chart at Power Level 5 or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork. 27 CARE AND CLEANING ,_ For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease powder build-up. Never use rough To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not operate oven hood without filter in place. or pads. Wipe the microwave oven inside and out, including the hood bottom cover, with a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces. paper towel, Wipe spatters especially immediately after cooking Clean your oven weekly chicken or more often, CAUTION with a wet If your oven is vented inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, and more often if neces- or bacon. if needed. sary. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. 1. Unplug the oven or turn off power METAL RACK (2 middle Wash at the main power supply. 2. Remove the two vent grill mounting screws. screws) the metal rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush, Dry completely, Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean rack, CLEANING THE GREASE The grease filter should least once a month. 1. To remove grease filter downward be removed FILTER and cleaned 3. Tip the grill forward, 4. Remove old filter. then lift itout. often, at filter, slide filter to the side. Pull and push to the other side. The filter will drop out. IlL J/UI 5. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. rest at the angle shown. The filter should 2. Wash in dishwasher or soak grease filter in hot water and a mild detergent, Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum filter will darken. 6. Slide the bottom until it snaps Turn the power set the clock. 3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the side slot, then push up and toward oven center to lock. 28 of the grill into place. Push the top into place. Replace the mounting back on at the main power screws. supply and COOKTOP LIGHT REPLACEMENT OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug ply. 1. Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power oven or turn off power at the main power sup- 2. Remove supply. the vent cover mounting 3. Tip the cover forward, (2 middle then lift out to remove. Y 2. Remove the bulb cover and mounting 3. Replace screws. screws) T screws. bulb(s) with 30 or 40 watt appliance 4, Replace bulb cover and mounting screws. 5. Turn the power back on at the main power bulb(s). 4. Remove bulb holder. supply or plug in the oven. ,_ CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property gloves when replacing light bulb. damage, wear 5. Lift up the bulb holder. 6. Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb. 7. Replace the bulb holder. 8. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps mounting power 29 screws. into place. Turn the power supply or plug in the oven. Replace the back on at the main BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check the following list to be sure a service prevent an unneeded service call. call is necessary. Reviewing Problem If nothing on the oven operates... information Possible Causes on items to check may • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. • check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit in hoUSer • check that controls If the oven interior additional light does not work... are set properly. • the light bulb is loose or defective. If oven will not cook... • check that control panel was programmed correctly. • check that door is firmly closed. • check that Start Pad was touched. • check that timer wasn't If oven takes cooks longer than normal to cook or • be sure the Power started instead of a cooking Level is programmed function. properly. too rapidly... If the time of day clock keep correct If food cooks does not always time... • check that the power cord is fully inserted • be sure the oven is the only appliance unevenly... • be sure food is evenly shaped. • be sure food is completely • check placement defrosted of aluminum into the outlet receptacle. on the electrical before foil strips circuit. cooking. used to prevent overcooking. If food is undercooked... • check recipe to be sure all directions levels) were correctly (amount, time, and power followed. • be sure microwave oven is on a separate circuit. • be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking. If food is over cooked... • check recipe to be sure all directions of dish) were followed. If arcing • be sure microwavable dishes were used. • be sure wire twist ties were not used. (sparks) occur... • be sure oven was not operated when (amount, shows a time counting down level, time, size empty. • make sure metal rack (if used) is properly If the display power installed on 4 supports. • check that door is firmly closed. but the oven is not cooking... • check that timer was not started instead of a cooking If you vent fan starts automatically... • If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to cool the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven. 30 function. I WARNING To avoid electrical shock which Only an authorized servicer QUESTIONS can cause severe personal I injury or death, do not remove outer case at any time. should remove the outer case. AND ANSWERS Question Answer Can I use a rack in my microwave that I may reheat oven so or cook in two rack posi- tions at a time? Only use the rack that is supplied Use of any other with your microwave rack can result in poor cooking arcing and may damage oven. performance and/or your oven. Do not use the rack when sensor cooking. Can I use either my microwave metal or aluminum pans in oven? Sometimes the door of my microwave appears wavy. Is this normal? What are the humming my microwave oven noises I hear when oven is operating? Why does the dish become microwave food in it? hot when Usable metal includes pieces). Never allow This appearance oven. aluminum foil for shielding is normal does standing This is the sound the transformer makes I time mean? in my microwave tube As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Use hot pads to remove food after cooking. Standing oven? safe. See page 6. time means that food should covered for additional cooking to finish, microwave will coutinue popcorn or use the preprogrammed paper This process allows the and flees the oven for other the food temperature Do not use regular be taken out of the oven and time after cooking. saves energy, Yes. Pop packaged guidelines How do I get the best results? when the magnetron of your cycles on and off. In some dishes, time. Can I pop popcorn See page 6. and does not affect the operation Dish also may not be microwave What (use small, flat metal to touch walls or door. following Popcorn bags with unpopped purposes. to rise during this manufacturer's pad. See page 15. corn - - use only pre- packaged, Microwavable Popcorn. Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds. Do not try to repop microwave turer's Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? poppers: directions. 31 using kernels. a popper, Do not pop popcorn Steam is normally The microwave vent. unpopped When produced during You can also use special be sure to follow manufac- in glass utensils. cooking. oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top Printed in Korea P/No.: 3828WSA3569 BOSCH