Westinghouse WCM660W Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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SET UP & USE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING A COOKING SESSION
DEFROSTING THE FOOD
Defrost and Med. Low setting enables thawing frozen foods. Microwave energy heats
up outside surface of the food and this heat moves slowly into center. This thaws the
food evenly.
In addition to defrosting, this setting also used for slower and gentler cooking, such
as soups, stews or sauces. Foods with high-milk, cheese or egg content may be
cooked on this setting to prevent curdling or toughness.
To start defrosting:
1. Place food in microwave oven on turntable and close the door.
2. Set Power level at Med. Low or Defrost position.
3. Set Timer Selector for the time suggested on the food package or as desired. This
will turn on microwave oven to start defrosting.
4. A bell will ring and alert you once the cycle is completed.
Always follow recommendation from the food package and use the cooking guide
table for guidance only.
To start cooking:
1. Place food in microwave oven on the turntable and close the door.
2. Turn Power Selector dial to select a power level.
3. Use Timer Selector dial to set a cooking time.
NOTE: · As soon as the Timer Selector dial is turned, oven starts cooking.
· When selecting time is less than 2 minutes, turn Timer Selector dial past 2 minutes and
then return to the correct time.
· Always turn Timer Selector dial back to “OFF” position if food is removed from oven
before the set cooking time is complete or when oven is not in use. To stop oven during
the cooking process, open the door by handle.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep
these considerations in mind:
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the
outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the
center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
STIRRING