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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), 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, 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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