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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 Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.

Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking

Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch

COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power

level (10-90), and then touch the Start control.

If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook

power of each before touching the Start control.

Preset Cooking

Touch COOK, enter number code of food item, enter quantity, and

then touch the Start control.

Preset Reheating

Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity if

needed, then touch the Start control.

Preset Defrosting

Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food item,

enter weight, then touch the Start control.

Soften/Melt

Touch SOFTEN/MELT, enter number code of food item, enter

quantity, then touch the START control.

Popcorn

Touch POPCORN. Enter bag size in ounces: 3.0 or 3.5 (85 or 99 g),

then touch START control

(Baked) Potato

Touch (BAKED) POTATO. Enter number of potatoes: 1, 2, 3 or 4,

about 10 to 13 oz (283 to 367 g) each, then touch START control.

NOTE: Place fork-pierced potatoes around turntable edges, at

least 1” (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the

turntable (not in the center).

Pizza (reheat)

Touch PIZZA. Enter number of slices: 1, 2 or 3, about 4 oz (113 g)

each, then touch START control.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are

off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label

instructions on cleaning products.

To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing

due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover and

area where the door touches the frame clean.

Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge,

or as indicated below.

■ Grease ﬁlters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.

■ Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner

applied to paper towel.

■ Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.

■ Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water,

then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or

use stainless steel cleaner.

■ Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.

Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs

■ Grease ﬁlters: Grease ﬁlters are on the underside of

microwave oven. Clean monthly. Slide the ﬁlter away from

the tab area, and drop out the ﬁlter. To reinstall, place end

of the ﬁlter into the opening opposite the tab area, swing

up the other end, and slide it toward the tab area.

■ Charcoal ﬁlter: The charcoal ﬁlter is behind the vent grille

at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal ﬁlter

cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every

6 months. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the

grille forward, lift it out, and remove ﬁlter. To reinstall,

place the ﬁlter into its slotted area – wire mesh side up,

replace vent grille, and secure with screws.

■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located on the

underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable.

Remove bulb cover screws, and open the bulb cover.

Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screws.

■ Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the

vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under

the bulb cover, and is replaceable. Remove two screws

on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out.

Remove bulb cover screw, open bulb cover and replace

bulb. Close bulb cover, and secure with screw. Replace

vent grille, and secure with screws.

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