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Use & Care Guide
Microwave Oven
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Finding Information 2 Please read and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information. Keep a record for quick reference Purchase date Electro
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Table of Contents 3 Finding Information ......................................... 2 Auto Cook .................................................... 18-20 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure Auto Cook chart ............................................. 18-19 to Excessive Microwave Energy ................... 2 Reheat Pasta / Reheat Breads ....................... 20 Table of Contents ............................................ 3 Quick Settings ................................................
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ImpORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS 4 When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 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 appli- 15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page ance. 27. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE a
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Unpacking and Installation Instruction 5 Unpacking and Examining Your Oven 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven cavity. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE this Use and Care Guide. 2. Remove the feature sticker, if there is one, from the outside of the door. 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 den
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GROUNdING INSTRUCTIONS 6 This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a ground- ing 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. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a ris
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Information you Need To Know 7 About your oven This Use and Care Guide is valuable: read it carefully on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the oven to and always save it for reference. be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cook- A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. ing. Room humidity and the moisture in food will Check it for microwave cooking principles, tech- influence the amount of moisture that condenses in niques, hi
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Information you Need To Know 8 About safety • C h e c k f o o d s t o s e e t h a t t h e y a r e c o o k e d t o t h e • Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from United States Department of Agriculture’s recom- the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge mended temperatures. of a dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face. Temp Food • S t a y n e a r t h e o v e n w h i l e i t ’ s i n u s e a n d c h e c k 160˚F For
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Information you Need To Know 9 About food Food Do Don't Eggs, • P u n c t u r e e g g y o l k s b e f o r e c o o k i n g t o • C o o k e g g s i n s h e l l s . sausages, prevent “explosion”. • R e h e a t w h o l e e g g s . nuts, seeds, • P i e r c e s k i n s o f p o t a t o e s , a p p l e s , • D r y n u t s o r s e e d s i n s h e l l s . fruits & squash, hot dogs and sausages so that vegetables steam escapes. Popcorn • U s e s p e c i a l l y b a g g
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Information you Need To Know 10 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 suc- • P a p e r t o w e l s a r e g o o d f o r c o v e r i n g f o o d s f o r cessfully in your new Microwave Oven. Make sure reheating and absorbing fat while cooking the utensil does not touch the interior walls during bacon. cooking. • W a x p a p e r c a n b e u s e d f o r
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part Names 11 1 One touch door open button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable support 2 Oven door with see-through window securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning. 3 Safety door latches 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 11 Wa
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Control panel 12 Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. 16 17 16 18 20 19 21 22 13 26 24 25 14 25 13 23 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. E TINSLB003.indb 12 12/11/08 9:30:36 AM
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Before Operating 13 • B e f o r e o p er a t i n g y o u r n e w M i c r o w a v e O v e n m a k e This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an sure you read and understand this Use and Care incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear in the Guide completely. display. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time. • B e f o r e t h e M i c r o w a v e O v e n c a n b e u s e d , f o l l o w these procedures: • I f t h e e l e c tr i c a l p o w e r s u p p l y
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manual Operation 14 • S u p p o s e y o u w a n t t o d e f r o s t f o r 5 m i n u t e s a t Time cooking 30%. Your Microwave Oven can be programmed for Procedure 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both Step Press zeros. • S u p p o s e y o u w a n t t o c o o k f o r 5 m i n u t e s a t 1. Enter defrosting time. 5 0 0 100%. 2. Press power level pad Procedure eight times or hold down power x 8 until the de
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Sensor modes 15 The sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects Covering Foods: the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the Some foods cook better when covered. Use the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking cover recommended in the food charts. times and power level for various foods and 1. Casserole lid. quantities. 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for Using Sensor Modes: microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2
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Sensor modes 16 Quick Sensor chart Food Amount Procedure Fresh Veggies: Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables Soft have just been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Broccoli 0.25 - 2.0 lb Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Press fresh Brussels sprouts 0.25 - 2.0 lb veggies pad once. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, Cabbage 0.25 - 2.0 lb covered, for 2 to 5 minutes. Cauliflower (flowerets) 0.25 - 2.0 lb Cauliflower (whole)
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Sensor modes 17 Sensor Cook NOTES You can cook many foods by pressing the sensor cook pad and the food number. You don’t need to 1. Sensor Cook can be programmed with More calculate cooking time or power level. or less time adjustment. See page 25. • S u p p o s e y o u w a n t t o c o o k g r o u n d m e a t . 2. The final result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, Procedure quality). Check food for temperature after heating. If additional time i
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Auto Cook 18 Your oven has convenient pads to assist with meal preparation. The Auto Cook settings will NOTES automatically compute the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the 1. All Auto Cook settings can be programmed following charts. with More or less time adjustment. Press the power level pad once or twice before • S u p p o s e y o u w a n t t o h e a t 1 c u p o f w a t e r . pressing START pad. See page 25. Procedure 2. Each food has a cooking hint.
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Auto Cook 19 Auto Cook chart (cont.) Food Amount Procedure Kid's Meals 1. Chicken 0.3 - 1.0 lb Place frozen chicken nuggets on a flat plate allowing space between Nuggets each, cover foods with paper towel. Press kid's meal pad and the number 1. Enter weight and press START. After cooking, open door, rearrange, close door and press START. Let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes. 2. Hot Dogs 1 - 6 Place hot dog in bun. Wrap each with paper towel or napkin. Press kid's meal and the number
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Auto Cook 20 Reheat Pasta / Reheat Breads The reheat settings automatically computes the correct warming and heating time and microwave NOTES power level for foods shown in the chart below. • S u p p o s e y o u w a n t t o h e a t 2 f r e s h r o l l s o r m u f f i n s . 1. To reheat different foods or foods above or below the quantity allowed, use manual Procedure operation. Step Press 2. Reheat settings can be programmed with More or less time adjustment. See page 25.
