Filter
Top Products
10
Help Prompts
Help prompts are visible messages that appear on the upper
oven display on combination oven models or the display on
single oven models. Only Crisping and Broiling help prompts can
be turned off.
Before turning help prompts on/off, the oven(s), Timer and, on
combination oven models, the lower oven Timed Cooking must
be off.
To Turn Off/On: Press and hold the number pad “2” for 5
seconds. A tone will sound and either “HELP OFF” or “HELP ON”
will flash on the upper oven display on combination oven models
or the display on single oven models for 3 seconds. Repeat for
desired option.
Start
(lower oven only)
The START pad begins any lower oven function except the Timer.
If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a pad, “START?”
will appear on the lower oven display as a reminder. If not
pressed within 4 minutes after pressing a pad, the oven display
will return to inactive mode (blank) and the programmed function
will be cancelled.
Lower Oven Cancel
The LOWER OVEN CANCEL pad stops any lower oven function
except for the Clock, Timer and Control Lock.
The cooling fan may continue to operate even after LOWER
OVEN CANCEL is pressed depending on the oven temperature.
Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door and element or
burner cycling may give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature
calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed
amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed
amount. Use the following chart as a guide.
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
1. Press and hold BAKE until the lower oven display shows the
current calibration, for example, “0° CAL COOK TEMP,” if not
yet adjusted or about 5 seconds.
2. Press BAKE to increase and BROIL/MAXI//ECONO to
decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The
adjustment can be set between 35°F (21°C) and
-35°F (-21°C).
3. Press START.
BEFORE USING
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.
■ Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door.
■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
■ Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating. Use
of a wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl during
heating may help to avoid this.
■ The turntable must be in place and correct side up when
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 the
oven.
■ Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including
brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in the
oven.
■ Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or
deep frying. The oven cannot maintain appropriate
temperatures.
■ Paraffin wax will not melt in the oven because it does not
absorb microwaves.
■ Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from
oven.
■ Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes
stand for five minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
Food Characteristics
When microwaving, 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. 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
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.
ADJUSTMENT °F
(ADJUSTMENT °C)
COOKS FOOD
5° to 10°F (3° to 6°C) ...a little more
15° to 20°F (9° to 12°C) ...moderately more
25° to 35°F (15° to 21°C) ...much more
-5° to -10°F (-3° to -6°C) ...a little less
-15° to -20°F (-9° to -12°C) ...moderately less
-25° to -35°F (-15° to -21°C) ...much less