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Model: 86059
Microwave Oven User’s Manual
Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven.
Record in the space below the SERIAL NO. found on the nameplate on your oven and
retain this information for future reference.
SERIAL NO.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1. 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. 2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the o
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic cavity: safety precautions should be followed, ² Do not overcook food. Carefully attend including the following: appliance when paper, plastic, or other WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, combustible materials are placed inside electric shock, fire, and injury to persons or the oven to facilitate cooking. exposure to excessive microwave energy: ² Remove wire twist-ties from paper or 1. Read all instructions before
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with narrow necks. 16. Do not operate this appliance if it has a ² After heating, allow the container to damaged cord or a plug, if it is not stand in the microwave oven for a short working properly or if it has been time before removing the container. damaged or dropped. ² Use extreme care when inserting a 17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. spoon or other utensil into the container. Keep cord away from heated surface. Do 10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is not let c
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Electrical Requirements The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. Power Supply Cord 1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords ar
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excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and could ignite. ·Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking. ·Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite. ·Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering. ·Thermometers — Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions. Check the food in several
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COOKING TECHNIQUES Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in mind: Stirring especially important with large foods such as Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables roasts. while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food Standing at the outside of the dish absorbs more Foods cooked in the microwave build up energy and heats more quickly, so stir from internal heat and continue to cook for a few the outside to the center. Th
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE If the oven fails to operate: A) Check to ensure that the oven is plugged another appliance. in securely. If it is not, remove the plug C) Check to ensure that the control panel is from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug programmed correctly and the timer is set. it in again securely. D) Check to ensure that the door is securely B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped closed engaging the door safety lock main circuit breaker. If these seem to be system.
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CONTROL PANEL l DISPLAY Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are displayed. l QUICK COOK BUTTONS Instant settings to cook popular foods l NUMBER PADS (0-9) Touch to set times or weights l POWER Use to set power level. To check power level during time cooking, touch POWER pad. l TIMER Timer functions independently, even while a cooking program is in process. l COOK Use for multi-stage cooking. Enables cooking at multiple power and time settings automatically. l CO
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SIGNALS DURING OVEN SETTINGS ONE SIGNAL: Oven accepts the entry. TWO SIGNALS: Oven does not accept the entry, check and try again. SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING A COOKING PROGRAM 1. Touch CLOCK pad. A. One-stage Cooking 2. Use the number pads to enter the 1. Use the number pads to set a cooking correct time. You must touch at least three time. You can set a cooking time from numbers to set the clock (one for hour and one second to 99 minutes and 99 two for minutes). s
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and (lower) power level. (Most 2-stage COOK BY WEIGHT recipes use lower power for second stage.) 3. Touch START/STOP. 1. Touch COOK BY WEIGHT. NOTE: 2. Enter the one digit code by touching the ·After stage 1 time has elapsed, one signal correct number pad. sounds, signaling the beginning of stage 2. 3. Enter weight. · After total time has elapsed, 4 signals sound 4. Touch START/STOP. and END appears in display. Touch RESET Cook By Weight Code Description or open oven door to c
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.79 to .84 13 preceded by a 0. If label gives weight in pounds only, change the fraction of a pound .85 to .90 14 to ounces using the chart given above. .91 to .97 15 ·Turn food over when oven signals twice. go to next above .97 Touch START/STOP pad to resume even defrosting. ·Turn meat over when oven signals twice. ·After total defrosting time, 4 signals sound Touch START/STOP to resume cooking. and END appears in display. Touch RESET · After total cooking time, 4 signals sound a
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3. Touch START/STOP. BAKED POTATO For the larger 7 to 9 oz. coffee mugs: 1. Touch BEVERAGE twice. For 3.5 to 5 oz. potatoes: 2. Enter number of mugs by touching 1. Touch BAKED POTATO once. number pads from 1 to 4. 2. Enter number of potatoes by touching 3. Touch START/STOP pad. number pads from 1 to 4. 3. Touch START/STOP pad. FROZEN DINNER For the large 6 to 8 oz. potatoes: 1. Touch BAKED POTATO twice. For one or two small (5-7 oz.) frozen 2. Enter number of potatoes
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CLEANING AND CARE 1. When cleaning surfaces of door and from accidentally turning on. oven that comes together on closing the 7. If steam accumulates inside or around door, use only mild, nonabrasive soups, the outside of the oven door, wipe with a or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. This may occur when the soft cloth. microwave oven is operated under high 2. Turn off the oven and remove the power humidity conditions, this is normal. plug from the wall socket before 8. It
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE OVEN FAILS TO OPERATE 1. Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again securely. 2. Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. 3. Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set. 4. Check to ensure that the door is securely cl
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WARRANY This product carries a warranty that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. NOTE: This warranty does not cover damages resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product, loss of parts, or subjecting the appliance to any but the specified voltage. If malfunction occurs, do not use the unit. Simply return the unit to the store at wh
