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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 1
HEADING
CONVECTION
MICROWAVE OVEN
Installation/Use and Care Guide
MODEL:
CMO24SS
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 2 A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting this DCS Convection Microwave Oven. Because of this appliance’s unique features we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking. To help serve you better, please fill out and return the Ownership Registration Card and keep this Guide handy, as it will help answer question
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Convection Automatic Operation 29-31 Exposure to Excessive Auto Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Auto Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Important Safety Instructions . . . 4 Manual Convection and Installation Instructions . . . . . . .
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2. 3. This appliance must be gr
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: a. Do not overheat the liqui
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the top cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE this Installation/Use and Care Guide. Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. W
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 8 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This Installation/Use and Care Guide is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will tu
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 9 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE 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. The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool. At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven door. Children sho
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 10 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS UTENSILS AND MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL, HIGH MIX/ROAST COVERINGS SLOW COOK LOW MIX/BAKE Aluminum foil YES. Small flat pieces of YES. For shielding YES. For shielding aluminum foil placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 1 inch from walls of oven. Aluminum YES. Can be used if YES. Broil-No cover YES. Can be used i
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 11 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS UTENSILS AND MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL, HIGH MIX/ROAST COVERINGS SLOW COOK LOW MIX/BAKE Paper plates YES. For reheating NO NO Paper towels YES. To cover for reheating NO NO and cooking. Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal fillings. Paper, ovenable YES YES. For temper- YES. For temper- atures up to 400°F. atures up to 400°F. Do not use for broiling. Microwave-saf
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 12 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW DISH CHECK If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness a
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 13 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW slows cooking. Special microwave thermometers design to be left in the oven during cooking and 3 temperature probes are also valuable tools. Shallow (no more than 1 /4 inches in depth) foil convenience-food trays may be used.The amount of metal used must be in proportion to the volume of food; foil trays should be two-thirds to three-fourths full. Always keep metal at least 2 inches away from oven walls and ceiling t
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 14 PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS Top 1 7 3 12 10 4 9 13 5 66 2 11 14 8 1 Ventilation openings. (Rear side) 7 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 2 Oven door with see-through window 8 Door open button 3 Oven light. It will light when the door is opened 9 Auto-Touch control panel or when oven is in operation. 10 Lighted digital display 4 Turntable support 11 Convection air openings 5 Removable turntable 12 Removable low rack (Broiling rack) The turntab
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 15 PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL Interactive Display Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. Indicators 48-49 25-26 48 26 24 26-27 29 30 31 32, 40 36 32 37 40 16 16 50 17 50 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 15
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 16 BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Installation/Use and Care Guide completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK. 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. TO SET THE CLOCK 1. Touch CLOCK pad. 2. Enter the correct tim
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 17 MANUAL OPERATION TIME COOKING Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads 500. 2. Touch START pad. TO SET POWER LEVEL There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 18 MICROWAVE FEATURES MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES The key to successful microwave cooking is understanding the basic conditions which may affect cooking results.The speed and evenness of microwave cooking are influenced by characteristics of the food itself and by differences in line voltage. House power varies throughout the country. Voltage fluctuates and is lower during periods of peak consumption. 3 1 Microwaves penetrate foods to a depth of a
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 19 MICROWAVE FEATURES CONVENIENCE FOODS How to Defrost Bagels and Muffins Wrap frozen bagel or muffin in a paper towel or napkin. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) until just warm to the touch (about 25 to 45 seconds for one, 40 seconds to 1 minute 20 seconds for two). Split bagels or muffins and toast, if desired. How to Defrost Orange Juice or Lemonade Concentrate Remove one metal lid from 6-once can of frozen juice. Place can upright in oven. Microwave
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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 20 MICROWAVE FEATURES REHEATING CHART ITEM STARTING MICROWAVE PROCEDURE TEMPERATURE TIME Stirrable Casseroles Cover with glass lid. and Main Dishes HIGH (100%) Stir after half the time. 3 1 1 serving Refrigerated 1 /4-3 /2 min. 1 2 servings Refrigerated 3 /4-5 min. 1 1 4-6 servings Refrigerated 6 /2-7 /2 min. Nonstirrable Cover with wax paper. Casseroles and Main Dishes MEDIUM (50%) 1 1 1 serving Refrigerated 4 /2-7 /2 min. 1 2 servings Refrigerate
