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Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning
on the magnetron. The microwave oven light will come on, the
fan will run, and the turntable will rotate. When the microwave
oven is turned on while in Demo Mode, “no” and then “HEAt” will
appear in the display.
To Turn On/Off: The microwave oven must be off. Open the door,
then touch and hold COOK for 5 seconds. Three short tones will
sound. Repeat to exit Demo Mode.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the microwave oven.
When the control panel is locked, none of the controls will
function. If a control pad is touched, “LOC” will appear in the
display and invalid entry tones will sound.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the
microwave oven is off. Touch and hold CANCEL/OFF for
5 seconds until 2 tones sound. Repeat to unlock the controls.
Cooling Fan
Depending on the length of the cooking cycle, the cooling fan
may continue to run after that cycle has ended. This is normal,
and helps eliminate moisture that may accumulate inside the
microwave oven before the door is opened.
While the fan is running, “COOL” will appear in the display. The
fan will turn off automatically.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable
and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted
to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food,
causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks
the food.
■ Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave
oven door.
■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
■ The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped
or broken. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
■ Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
■ Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in
microwave oven.
■ Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or
deep frying. The microwave oven cannot maintain
appropriate temperatures.
■ Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it
does not absorb microwaves.
■ Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
microwave oven.
■ Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
■ Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking
results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.
Check for doneness and add small increments of time if
necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size
of a light, porous food, such as cake.