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Use & Care
Installation Instructions
Microwave with Built-in Kit
Models: DMT2420B / DMT2420R / DMT2420S
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Installation Instructions
Operation Instructions
Cooking Guides
Specifications
1.DC/DMT2420 #323 1 11/14/02, 11:41 AM
Please Read Before Using Your Microwave Oven
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FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE To aid in reporting this microwave oven in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER ____________________________ SERIAL NUMBER __________________ DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________ DEALER _________________________________ TELEPHONE _____________________ SERVICER ________________________________ TELEPHONE ___
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CONTENTS 2 For Customer Assistance 21 One Dish Dinners - Low Calorie Entrees 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure Supper Soups And Sauces - to Excessive Microwave Energy Delicious Desserts 3 Contents 22 Recipes for One Dish Dinners 4Product Warranty 23 Recipes for Low Calorie Entrees 5 Important Safety Instructions 24 Recipes for Supper Soups And Sauces 6-7 Installation Instructions 25 Recipes for Delicious Desserts 7 Grounding Instructions 26-28 DEFROST 8-10 Information You Need to Know 26
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PRODUCT WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES DACOR MICROWAVE OVEN * WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA : FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or workmanship, DACOR will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users. The owner must provide proof of purchase upon request and have the appliance accessible for service. * Warranty
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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 11.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for appliance. example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet base- 2. Read and follow the specific “PRE- ment or near a swimmi
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove: all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Use and Care Installation Instructions. Check the 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 inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not oper
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INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Outlet should NOT be in the shaded area as indicated. 1. If the dimension of DEPTH (C) is more than 21", the outlet location may be any area on the rear wall. 2. The floor of the opening should be constructed of plywood strong 6" 4" enough to support the weight of the oven and floor load (about 100 pounds). The floor should be level for proper operation of the oven. Be sure to check the local building code as it may require that the A opening be enclosed with sides, c
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. and always save it for reference. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as Check it for microwave cooking principles, much condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the techniques, hints and recipe
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many The following coverings are ideal: pieces already in your kitchen can be used success- • Paper towels are good for covering foods for fully in your new microwave oven. reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. •Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and •Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave reheating: use can be
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING •Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward • Rearrange foods like meatballs halfway through outside of dish. cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. •Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Foods • Add standing time. Remove food from oven and severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the fo
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PA RT NAMES 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 4 Door hinges 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 Turntable motor shaft 7 Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven floor. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove
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CONTROL PANEL NEW WAVE TOUCH SCREEN : 13-14 The Home Page is for entering time for cooking or kitchen timer. The TOUCH SCREEN shows cooking information and recipes and lets the user enter chosen options by simply touching directly on the screen. Time Select : 31 Kitchen Timer : 31 Touch to access screen Touch Kitchen where 12 common cooking Timer, enter desired times are shown that simply time and press require one touch to start. START. STOP/CLEAR : 15 START During programming, Press to start o
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INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN Your new Microwave Oven features a large screen on the Control Panel which, not only provides much information to make using the oven easy, but also, is used to input information directly about the food being cooked, quantity or desired doneness. Example 1: Home Page The Home Page is the beginning. It shows the time of day, if the clock has been set. It also shows Time Select, where by touching the screen the next screen appears, making it easy to select one of twelv
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INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN 3 Touch Spicy Couscous. 4 Note Preparation steps. Note arrows*. *Forward and Back Arrows: On all recipe screens and some preparation screens, there will be forward and back arrows, located in the upper corners of the TOUCH SCREEN. Touch to read the entire recipe before beginning any cooking. BEFORE OPERATING Before operating your microwave oven, be sure to NOTE: read and understand this operation manual. If no choice is made for 30 seconds, the Video Demo Before t
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BEFORE OPERATING NOTE : 1.If you make a mistake while setting the clock, oven should be interrupted, the screen will inter- touch STOP/CLEAR pad. The Home Page will mittently show Video Demo or Set Clock after the appear. To set clock again, press Set Up pad on power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the control panel and Clock. Keep touching the the program will be erased. Simply touch Set Clock screen until the desired time of day appears. and follow the directions. 2.If you want t
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MANUAL OPERATION VARIABLE POWER COOKING There are eleven preset power levels. To change the power level, touch Power Level after entering the cooking time. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 30% power: 1 Enter cooking time, 5, 0, 0 2 Touch 30%. The top line of 3 The display will begin counting by
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SENSOR MODES The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects Covering Foods the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times recommended in the procedure for these foods. and power level for various foods and quantities. 1. Casserole lid. Using Sensor Settings 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for 1. After oven is plugged in, wait two minutes before microwave cooking. Cover di
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NEW WAVE COOKBOOK Your oven has six food pads and each pad has six to enter quantity. When cooking foods with the sensor, selections. Many sensor cooked foods are included it is not neccessary to enter quantity or weight. The in NEW WAVE COOKBOOK. See the sensor foods using the sensor are indicated with “* ” in the cooking information on page 17. For foods not using chart on page 19. the sensor, follow the directions on the Touch Screen VEGETABLES The desired doneness can be selected for any ve
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NEW WAVE COOKBOOK NEW WAVE COOKBOOK COOKING CHART FOOD AMOUNT FOOD AMOUNT FISH / SEAFOOD VEGETABLES FISH FILLETS* BROCCOLI / CAULIFLOWER* .25 - 2.0 lb .25 - 2.0 lb FISH STEAKS* BEANS / CARROTS* .25 - 1.5 lb .25 - 2.0 lb SHRIMP* MUSHROOMS / SPINACH* .25 - 2.0 lb .25 - 2.0 lb SCALLOPS* CORN ON THE COB / PEAS* .25 - 1.5 lb .25 - 2.0 lb 1 CLAMS & MUSSELS* SUMMER SQUASH / ZUCCHINI* .25 - 2.0 lb up to 1 /2 dozen FISH KABOBS* weight of fish WINTER SQUASH / .25 - 2.0 lb .25 - 1.5 lb ACORN SQUASH* FROZE
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MICROWAVE RECIPES AND INSTRUCTIONS Microwave Recipes and Instructions has six cooking Run that use the sensor. See sensor cooking information categories to assist with meal preparation. There are on page 17. For foods not using the sensor, follow the some foods in the Breakfast Bar and Lunch on the directions on the screen to enter quantity. BREAKFAST BAR - LUNCH ON THE RUN • Suppose you want to use Breakfast Bar to cook two servings of hot cereal. 3 Enter desired quantity by 2 Select the desir
