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Use and Care Manual
Microwave Ovens
MODELS M418, M438
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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 appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on Page 7. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded o
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14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 16. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid using recycled paper prod
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27. Read and follow specific microwave oven preparation instructions on food packages or containers (especially baby food). Above all, this is a cooking appliance designed to prepare food. 28. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware. 29. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for use in the microwave and specifically described in this manual or cookbook. 30. Microwave oven manufacturers do not recommend de
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Safety Precautions for Exhaust Fan (Model M438 Only) In addition to starting by touching the fan switch, the exhaust fan may start automatically if excessive temperatures occur around the microwave oven. This may occur with high temperature frying or long term cooking on the cooktop surface below the hood or during broiling or the pyrolytic (self) cleaning of a range. This automatic exhaust fan feature is designed to prevent damage from overheating of the oven parts. The exhaust fan may stay on
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven
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Grounding Instructions This appliance mustbe grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outletthat is properlyinstalledand grounded. WAR N IN G - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if
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Oven Operation Probe. Sensingdevice, much likea thermometer, whichcan be set fordoneness Safety InterlockSystem. or internaltemperatureof the Safety latchesin the food, and which shutsoff microwaveovendoor. Metal Reck.Accessory the oven automaticallywhen Allovens haveat least usedto give the microwave the desired temperatureis two latcheswhich stopthe ovencookingflexibility, reached, operationof the ovenwhen Offersthe userthe option the door is opened. of cookingor reheating morethan one food at
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Touch Control Panel Display Window Time Defrost Pad. Push Time Cook Pad. (See p. 17) Push for time cooking. for TIME DEFROST Clock Pad. Push to set \ _1, j(_l set minute timer. time of day or recall it \ into the Display Window. _Cook & Hold Pad. Power Level Pad. Used to Push for temperature ............................. _..... cooking. (See pp. 20-22) select or check power .......... _ ::::::::::::::::::::::::: i::_ : level setting. Number Pads. Push to enter iiiiii_ii;:ii::i 1 2 3 4 5 iiiii_:i
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Time of Day Clock • After plugging in the oven or after a power outage, the Display will display five 8's, 18 POWER, and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" comes on in the upper portion. Set clock using the instructions below. • If set, the time of day will always be displayed when no other cooking function is being used. • To check the time of day when programming your oven or cooking push the Clock Pad. • To return to time of day after cooking open do
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Time Cooking Consult your cookbook for the approximate cooking time for each recipe. Start with the shortest recommended time and add more if needed. Check the food as it cooks. The oven door can be opened any time during operation; the oven will automatically stop cooking and maintain the time setting until the door is closed and the Start Pad is pushed. Remember, the cookbook is only a guide. Starting temperatures and density of the food can vary the cooking time required. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1
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Variable Power As with conventional cooking methods, your microwave oven gives you the flexibility of choosing the cooking speed (microwave power) you need for each type of food. The variable power feature can be used when cooking with time or temperature. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push the Time Cook Pad or Temp Cook & Hold Pad. 2. Enter cooking time or temperature. 3. Push the Power Level Pad. 4. Enter power level.* 5. Push the Start Pad. *See Power Level Guide below. Example: If the recipe calls f
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To Change Variable Power or Time IXllile Cookin_ To Change Variable Power Setting 1. Push Power Level Pad. 2. Enter new power setting by pushing Number Pad. To Change Time 1. Open and reclose the door. 2. Push Time Cook Pad. 3. Enter new time. 4. Push Start Pad. Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day -- up to a delay of 11 hours and 59 minutes. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1. PushDelay Start Pad (insteadof Start Pad). 2. Enterthe clock
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Memories The two memories of this microwave oven let you program two sequential operations such as cooking using two different power levels. Any combination of time and variable power can be preprogrammed. "l"he memory feature automatically changes power settings and cooking times. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1. PushTime Cook Pad. 2. Entercookingtime. 3. PushPowerLevel Pad.* 4. Enterpower level. 5. PushTime Cook Pad. 6. Entercooking time. 7. PushPower LevelPad.** 8. Enter power level. 9. Push Start Pad.
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Time Defrost The Time Defrost setting is designed for even thawing for large amounts of food. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push the Time Defrost Pad. 2. Enter defrost time. 3. Push the Power Level Pad.* 4. Enter power level.* 5. Push the Start Pad. Note'_: Power Level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility. If you wish to use Power Level 3, skip steps 3 and 4. As indicated under the Microwave Techniques -- defrosting section, of the cookbook, microwave defro
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Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and Power Levels for you. You enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Chart below) and touch Start Pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and the readout flashes "TURN", telling you to turn food over and will not continue defrosting until door is o
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Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and Power Levels for you. You enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Chart below) and touch Start Pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and the readout flashes "TURN", telling you to turn food over and will not continue defrosting until door is o
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Temperature Probe The special temperature probe takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking by allowing you to test doneness by the internal temperature of the food being prepared. It is particularly hel,pful when preparing meats, beverages, soups and sauces. When food reaches the temperature you select, the oven automatically switches to "Hold" setting and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the Cancel/Off Pad. Probe Clip --------- _._.___.-- Probe Handle------____
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Example: To heat a casserole to 150°F. on Power Level 10, touch Temp Cook & Hold Pad;then the numbers 1, 5, 0; then the Start Pad. Blower will come on and "COOL" will appear in the Display Window if food is below 90°F. or actual temperature if greater than 90°F. (If the Probe Plug has not been inserted into the plug receptacle, the word "PROBE" will appear in the Display Window. The oven will not start until the Probe is inserted.) As the food cooks, the temperature displayed will increase by on
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Temperature Guide FOOD TEMPERATURE TiPS SETTING* AppetizerDips 130° F Stir before serving. Beverages 115-130° F Frozen& Convenience Defrost foods completely before Frozen Foods 150° F inserting probe. Use setting "g". Leftover& Canned Foods 150° F Main Dishes& Partially coverdish to speed Casseroles 150° F cooking. Stir beforeserving. Meats Meat must be completely thawed. Beef Rare--140 ° F Place on a microwaveroastingrack Medium--160 ° F in a glass baking dish. During Well--170 ° F standing tim
