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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
9 Safety Definitions ..................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 4
9 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .......................... 4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................... 5
TV / Radio Interference ....................................................... 5
Intended Use ......................................................................... 5
Child Safety ........................................................................... 5
Cleaning Safety ..................................................................... 5
Cooking Safety ...................................................................... 6
In Case of Fire ...................................................................... 6
Liquids .................................................................................... 6
Cooking Items ....................................................................... 7
Cooking Utensils .................................................................. 7
Metal Tray Turntable ........................................................... 7
Thermometers ....................................................................... 7
Pacemakers ........................................................................... 8
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ................... 8
Fan Motor Operation ........................................................... 8
Causes of Damage ........................................................ 9
Protecting the environment .......................................... 9
Tips for saving energy ......................................................... 9
Getting to know the appliance ................................... 10
Parts ..................................................................................... 10
Control Panel ..................................................................... 11
Accessories ........................................................................ 12
Before Using the Appliance for the First Time ......... 13
Setting the clock ................................................................ 13
Heating up the appliance ................................................ 13
Cleaning accessories ...................................................... 13
Applying the program label ............................................. 13
Microwave .................................................................... 14
Microwave utensil guide .................................................. 14
Microwave power levels ................................................... 14
Setting the microwave ...................................................... 15
Suggestions for best results ........................................... 15
Convection ................................................................... 16
Cookware tips for Convection ........................................ 16
Setting Convection mode ................................................ 16
Broil .............................................................................. 17
Setting Broil mode ............................................................ 17
Automatic programs ................................................... 17
Speed Chef ......................................................................... 17
Auto Defrost ....................................................................... 19
Frozen Foods ..................................................................... 20
Pizza ..................................................................................... 20
Popcorn ............................................................................... 21
Beverage ............................................................................. 21
Sensor cooking ........................................................... 21
Sensor Reheat ................................................................... 21
Sensor Cook ...................................................................... 22
More Modes ................................................................. 23
Setting Keep Warm ........................................................... 23
Setting Convection Broil .................................................. 23
Setting Melt Butter ............................................................ 23
Setting Melt Chocolate ..................................................... 24
Setting Soften Ice Cream ................................................ 24
Setting Soften Cream Cheese ........................................ 24
Kitchen timer ............................................................... 24
Setting the kitchen timer .................................................. 24
Panel Lock ................................................................... 25
Automatic Shutoff ....................................................... 25
Basic settings .............................................................. 25
Changing the basic settings ........................................... 25
Cooking Charts ........................................................... 26
Broil ...................................................................................... 26
Convection Broil ................................................................ 26
Convection ........................................................................ 26
Cooking eggs in your microwave .................................. 27
Cooking vegetables in your microwave ....................... 27
Cooking seafood in your microwave ............................ 27
Cleaning and Maintenance ......................................... 28
Cleaning Guide .................................................................. 28
Before Calling for Service .......................................... 29
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Support ........................................................... 30
Before Calling Service ..................................................... 30
Data Plate ........................................................................... 30
Service ................................................................................ 30
Parts and Accessories ..................................................... 30
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY .. 31
What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to ......... 31
How Long the Warranty Lasts ........................................ 31
Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy ................ 31
Out of Warranty Product .................................................. 31
Warranty Exclusions ......................................................... 31
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