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Microwave Oven
Use and Care
Manual and
Cooking Guide
ME96T
MW96T
FE116T
FW116T
Attention: Keep these instructions for future reference.
If the oven changes ownership, be sure this manual
accompanies oven.
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Model Identification 2 Cooking Guide 13 Microwave Cooking Techniques 13 Important Safety Instructions 3 Effects of Food Characteristics Electrical Requirements 6 on Microwave Cooking 13 Grounding Instructions 6 Heating Tips 14 Power Supply Cord 6 Defrosting Tips 14 Microwave Power 6 Browning Tips 14 Radio Interference 6 Time Variations 14 Control Panel 7 Microwave Utensil Guide 15 Usage 8 Microwave Utensil Test 15 Oven Light 8 Heating or Reheating Guide 16 Setting the Clock 8 Defrosting Guide 17
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message WARNING WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY: 1. READ all instructions before using the 7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION appliance. is necessary when used by CHILDREN. 2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific 8. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a “PRECAUTIONS TO A
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with (c) DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. the door open since open-door operation can It is particularly important that the oven door result in harmful exposure to microwave close properly and that there is no damage energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) hinges and with the safety interlocks. latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals (b)
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12. Microwave convenience foods are often 16. Metal or ceramic accessories which are packaged in specially designed packaging. designed to absorb microwave energy to Special plates, lids, containers, or other provide heat may be used with caution. Test unique packaging materials may be used. device before use (See "Microwave Utensil Susceptor packing material (a thin, Test" on page 15). Read and follow metalized plastic film) is frequently used to manufacturer's instructions provided with the
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Electrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT UNDER ANY WARNING - IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND DEATH. GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE This appliance MUST be grounded. In the event of an PLUG OR BEND THE POWER electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric PRONGS TO FIT A RECEPTACLE shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN FOR YOUR OVEN. SUCH ABUS
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Control Panel Readout Display--Normally displays time of day. Displays remaining time when cooking by time or using timer. ONE TOUCH COOK/ONE MINUTE +--Operates oven for one minute increments on high power. Convenient one press programming. INSTANT COOK--Use to cook commonly microwaved items: POPCORN, BEVERAGE, FROZEN DINNER, PIZZA, POTATO, and BACON pads. AUTO REHEAT/SELECT--Use during Auto Reheat to select food item. AUTO ACCU-THAW/ACCU-THAW--Defrost meat, poultry, or fish by weight. TIME COO
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Usage Oven Light Oven light comes on when door is opened and also when oven is operating. If oven light burns out, it must be changed by authorized servicer. Setting the Clock 1. Press CLOCK/DELAY START. 2. Enter time of day by pressing numbers in sequence. For example, 10:35 (a.m. or p.m.) press number pads 1,0,3,5. 3. Press CLOCK/DELAY START again. Clock is set. If oven power is interrupted all programming instructions erase. Reset clock as indicated above. Child Lock When in the child lo
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Instant Cook Press one of the instant cook pads. 1. Press desired instant cook pad appropriate number of times. (See chart below.) Oven starts 2 seconds after last pad press. Total cooking time counts down in display. 2. When cooking cycle is complete, signal sounds and "END" displays. Remove food from oven. Instant Number of times Size or Amount of Remarks Cook Pad to press pad Food or Beverage POPCORN Regular 3.5 oz. Use one bag of microwave popcorn. 1 Light 3.0-3.5 oz. 2 Single 1.75 oz. 3
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1, 2, or 3 Stage Cooking Each cooking program can be set at a different time 5. Press START. Oven operates and time counts and power level. down in display. 6. When cooking cycle is complete, signal sounds 1 Stage Cooking and "END" displays. Remove food from oven. 1. Press TIME COOK. POWER, COOK, and I indicators light up. TIME indicator blinks. 2 Stage Cooking 2. Set cooking time (up to 99 minutes and 99 1. Set up first cooking program by following steps 1- seconds) by pressing appropriate
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Auto Accu-Thaw Defrost meat, fish, or poultry by weight. 1. Press ACCU-THAW. AUTO and DEF indicators Ounces to Pounds Conversion Chart light up. LBS indicator blinks. 2. Enter weight of meat, poultry, or fish to nearest Programming Food Weight tenth of a pound. (See chart at right.) Entered Weight weight displays. Oven calculates cooking time Hundreths of Tenths of a automatically. For example, to defrost a 3 1/2 Ounces a Pound Pound ounce turkey breast, press pad 2 for 0.2 tenths of a pou
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Auto Reheat Auto Reheat allows user to reheat food listed in chart Cate- Allowed at right without having to select cooking times. All Food Item Remarks gory servings food must be precooked and at refrigerated temperature. Plate of food* Cover plate 1 1 1. Press SELECT. The selected auto reheat item with wax paper. displays: Casserole Stir casseroles • One press for a plate of food 2 1-4 (8 oz./serving) before serving. • Two presses for casserole servings Soups/sauces Stir soups/ • Three presse
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Cooking Guide Microwave Cooking Techniques Many microwave cooking techniques are similar to Shield certain areas of food with small amounts of those used in conventional cooking. Other aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that techniques are necessary because of the unique may need shielding include quick-cooking parts of way microwaves cook food. In microwaving, food food such as the wing tips and leg ends of poultry, or should be arranged and handled to allow even areas that attract
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Heating Tips 1. When determining cycle time for a particular 6. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking food, begin by using minimum time and check purposes in the microwave oven. occasionally for doneness to avoid overcooking. 7. Do not use narrow neck bottles in the microwave 2. Small quantities of food or foods with low water oven. They may shatter. content may burn or dry out and become hard if 8. Home canning in the microwave oven is not cooked too long. recommended. Harmful bacter
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Microwave Utensil Guide ITEM USE COMMENTS Aluminum foil For shielding Small amounts or foil prevent overcooking of thin areas, edges and corners. Arcing may occur if too much foil is used or if it is less than 1-inch from oven walls. Browning dish Yes Check manufacturer's instructions for use and care. Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes. Ceramic, porcelain, stone ware Limited Dinnerware with metal trim or designs may cause arcing. Older dinnerware may not withstand the temperatures transf
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Heating or Reheating Guide • Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic utensils. • Cover most foods (see tips) for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and baked foods. • Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last to heat. Suggested serving temperatures are given for most foods. Young children usually prefer co
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Item Amount Power Approx. . Level Time (Min.) Baked Goods Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, 1 piece DEFROST (3) 1/4 to 1 sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread 2 pieces DEFROST (3) 1/2 to 1 1/2 4 pieces DEFROST (3) 1 to 2 9-inch cake or DEFROST (3) 1 to 3 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls, muffins 1 MED-HIGH (7) 1/4 to 1/2 2 MED-HIGH (7) 1/4 to 3/4 4 MED-HIGH (7) 1/2 to 1 6 to 8 MED-HIGH (7) 1/2 to 1 1/2 Pie: fruit, nut or custard 1 slice HIGH (10) 1/4 to 1/2 1/8 of 9-inch pie=1 slice 2 slices HIGH (10)
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Item Freezing Method Defrosting Method Chicken or Turkey Pieces Freeze in shape no larger than turntable. Remove packaging. Place on plate. Separate Short-term: store wrap pieces and cover warm or defrosted areas with Long-term: heavy-duty zip-top plastic freezer foil after each stage. If still icy after stand time, bag or freezer paper. rinse with cool water to fully defrost. For best results freeze in a single layer, slightly overlapping if necessary. Whole Cornish Hens For best results,
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Item Total Defrosting Time Power Level Method (Min.) Cheesecake, plain or fruit top (17 to 5 to 9 DEFROST (3) Remove from foil pan if necessary. 19-oz.) Let stand 20 to 30 minutes. Crunch cakes and cupcakes 1/2 to 1 minute each DEFROST (3) Arrange on paper towel. Fruit or nut pie (8-in.) 5 to 8 DEFROST (3) Remove from foil pan if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes. Cream or custard pie (14 to 23 oz.) 6 to 13 DEFROST (3) Remove from foil pan in necessary. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes. Fruits Box (10 t
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Item Total Cooking Power Level Method Time (Min./Lb.) Beef Roast, boneless up to 4 Rare (130°F): 7 to 10 HIGH (10) for first 5 min. of Place roast, fat-side down, on roasting rack. Microwave, lbs. Med (140°F): 8 to 12 total time, then MEDIUM (5) turning over after half the time. Let stand, covered with Well (160°F): 9 to 14 aluminum foil, 10 minutes. 4.1 to 6 lbs. HIGH (10) for first 8 min. of Rare (130°F): 7 to 10 Same as above. Med (140°F): 9 to 12 total time, then MEDIUM (5) Well (160°F): 1
