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OVER THE RANGE c ONVEc TiON
MicROWAVE OVEN
Use and Care Guide
MODEL:
CMOH30SS
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A MESSAGE TO OUR cUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting this Over the Range 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 submit your Product Registration by visiting our websites: For Fisher & Paykel brand: www.fisherpaykel.com and selecting “REGISTER YOU
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TAbLE OF c ONTENTS A Message to Our Customers .................................... 2 Broil ............................................................................. 2 3 Slow Cook ................................................................. 2 4 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure Automatic Mix Cooking ..................................... 2 4 to Excessive Microwave Energy ................................ 2 To Cook with Automatic Mix ............................. 2 4 Important Safet
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUc TiONS 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 exces- sive 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 grounded. Connect only to properly grounded ou
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUc TiONS 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 liquid. b. Stir the liquid both before and ha
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UNPAcKiNG AND ExAMiNiNG YOUR OVEN Carefully remove microwave oven from carton. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. Remove: 1. All packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; how- ever, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the microwave oven cavity. Check to see that there are Waveguide Installation Instructions, Wall Template and Top Template. Read enclo- cover sures and SAVE the Use and Care Guide. Oven Hinges cavity 2. The featur
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iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW AbOUT YOUR MicROWAVE O VEN This Use and Care Guide is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. 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 turn both clockwise and counter- clockwise. ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100
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iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW AbOUT UTENSiLS AND cOVERiNGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used success- fully in your new microwave convection oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. UTENSiLS AND MicROWAVE ONLY cONVEc TiON, HiGH Mix/R OAST cOVERiNGS bROiL, SLOW c OOK LOW Mix/bAKE Aluminum foil YES - Small flat pieces YES - For shielding YES - For shielding of aluminum foil placed
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iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW UTENSiLS AND MicROWAVE ONLY cONVEc TiON, HiGH Mix/R OAST cOVERiNGS bROiL, SLOW c OOK LOW Mix/bAKE Microwave-safe YES - Use for reheating and NO NO plastic containers defrosting. Some microwave- safe plastics are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. Follow manufacturer’s directions. ® Plastic, Thermoset YES YES - Are heat resis- yes tant up to 425˚F. Do not use for broiling. Plastic wrap YES - Use brands specially NO NO marked for micro
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iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW AbOUT cHiLDREN AND THE MicROWAVE Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising adult very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising adult 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 should be taught all safety precautions: use potholde
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iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW AbOUT SAFETY • Check f oods t o see tha t they ar e c ooked t o the Unit ed S ta t es D epar tmen t of A g r icultur e ’ s r ec om- mended temperatures. TEMP FOOD 160˚F For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food. 165˚F For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out “fresh” food. 170˚F White meat of poultry. 180˚F Dark meat of poultry. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in
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PART NAMES FRONT ViEW 12 11 15 10 16 6 3 4 6 1 2 19 5 7 8 9 bOTTOM ViEW 13 (Front of Microwave) 17 18 (Rear of Microwave) 14 1. Oven door with see-through window. 10. Auto-Touch control panel. 2. Door hinges. 11. Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes 99 seconds. 3. Waveguide cover 12. Ventilation openings. DO NOT REMOVE. 13. Light cover. 4. Turntable motor shaft. 14. Grease filters. 5. Oven light. 15. Removable ceramic turntable. It will light when oven is operating or The turntable will
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PART NAMES c ONTROL PANEL iNTERAc TiVE DiSPLAY Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. 19 28 20-21 19 17 25 23 23 26 24 24 23 27 24 14 16 30 29 30 15 15 15 14 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. E 13
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bEFORE OPERATiNG • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this 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. Touch CLOCK and follow directions to set. TO SET THE cLOcK 1. Touch CLOCK pad. 2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the nu
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MANUAL MicROWAVE OPERATiON TURNTAbLE ON/OFF For most cooking, the turntable should be on; however the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes, such as the popular 13”x9”x2” glass utility casserole, are used. The casserole should be placed on the turntable so that it is level. • Suppose you want to cook lasagna in a 13”x9”x2” casserole for 45 minutes on 40% power. 1. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad and note TURNTABLE OFF in the display. 2. Enter cooking time
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MANUAL MicROWAVE OPERATiON KEEP WARM KEEP WARM can only be programmed with manual cooking or as a separate program. • Suppose you want to cook a baked potato for 4 minutes at 100% power and you want to keep it warm after cooking for 30 minutes. 1. Touch the desired cook time 400 for 1 baked potato. 2. Touch KEEP WARM pad. 3. Touch START pad. At the end of cook time, KEEP WARM is displayed warming food until end of 30 minutes. To use KEEP WARM as a separate program, touch KEEP WARM pad within
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MicROWAVE FEATURES DEFROST DEFROST automatically defrosts ground meat, steaks, chicken pieces. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. 1. Touch DEFROST pad once. Then touch DEFROST pad two more times to select steak. 2. Enter weight by touching the number 20 pads. 3. Touch START pad. The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message. 4. After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch START pad. 5.
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MicROWAVE FEATURES MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the chart, you need to defrost manually. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using power level 3. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under To Set Power Level on page 16. Estimate defrosting time and press number 3 for 30% when you select the power level. For either raw or previously cooked froz
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MicROWAVE FEATURES c overing Foods: Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the Sensor Cooking chart for these foods. 1. Casserole lid. 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food. 3. Paper towel: Use paper towels to absorb excess fat and moisture when cooking bacon and potatoes. Line the turntable when baking potat
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MicROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR cHART FOOD AMOUNT PROcEDURE Leftovers such as 4-32 oz. Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be rice, potatoes, reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap vegetables or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with casserole larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews. Soups 1-4 cups After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and tim
