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To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at
100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
Microwave Oven Use
For a list of preset programs, see the Quick Reference Guide provided with your model.
To Cook with Only Microwave Power
Touch Cook Time/Power, touch number keypads to enter time,
touch Cook Time/Power (if not 100%), touch number keypads to
enter power level (10-90), then touch the Start keypad.
If programming additional stages (up to three), touch
Settings/Clock to enter programming for the next stage, then
enter the cook time and cook power of each, then touch the Start
keypad.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from
food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly.
Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least
1minute. Use microwave-safe dish with loose-tting lid or cover
microwave-safe dish with plastic wrap, and vent. For optimal
performance, wait at least 30 minutes after convection cooking
orgrilling (on some models) before sensor cooking.
To Cook with Convection
Use the provided convection rack and a microwave-safe,
ovenproof baking dish. See the “Accessory Congurations”
section onpage 5.
Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack, and
baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to
handle the hot convection rack.
Touch Convect Bake and Select Manual Convection Bake.
Use number keypads to enter a temperature, 250°F (121°C) to
425°F (218°C). Touch Cook Time/Power, and enter time in hours
and minutes, up to 4 hours.
Touch Convect Roast and Select Manual Convection Roast.
Use number keypads to enter a temperature, 250°F (121°C) to
425°F (218°C). Touch Cook Time/Power, and enter time in hours
and minutes, up to 4 hours. To add microwave power if desired,
touch Cook Time/Power, and enter power level, from 10% to
30%.
Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again. After preheat, place baking dish with food
on the convection rack, then touch START to begin cooking.
Add More Time
At the end of any cycle using less than 100% cook power,
“PRESS 0 TO ADD MORE TIME” scrolls in the display. Enter the
additional time, if desired, and start the microwave oven. The cook
power for all non-sensor cycles will be the same as in the nished
cycle but may be changed. If Add More Time is used after a
sensor cycle, the cook power will be 100% but may be changed.
Doneness
Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions by touching
Cook Time/Power repeatedly to scroll through “NORMAL”,
“MORE DONE”, or “LESS DONE” within the rst 20 seconds of
starting thecook cycle. Doneness cannot be adjusted for Defrost
functions.
Keep Warm
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. The
Keep Warm function uses 10% cook power. Keep Warm can be
used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle.
Opening the door during Keep Warm will cancel the function.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all keypads are Off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge or as
indicated below.
■Grease lter: Mild soap and water or dishwasher.
■Door and exterior: Mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel.
■Control panel: Sponge or soft cloth and water.
■Stainless steel (on some models): Mild soap and water, then
rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner.
■Turntable: Mild soap and water or dishwasher.
■Rack(s): Mild soap, water, and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning
is not recommended.
■Air fry basket: Mild soap, water and washcloth. It is easy to
clean in the dishwasher after folding the legs.
■Steamer vessel: Mild soap, water, and soft brush or
dishwasher.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
NOTE: A lter status indicator appears in the display when it is
time to replace the charcoal lter. See the “Settings” section to
reset lter status.
■Grease lters: Grease lters are on the underside of the
microwave oven. Clean at least monthly. Slide the lter away
from the tab area and drop out the lter. To Install, place
end of the lter into the tab area, slide the other end into the
opposite tab area.
■Charcoal lters: The Charcoal lters are behind the vent grille
at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal lters
cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 months as
prompted on the display. Remove 3 screws on the vent grille,
tilt the grille forward, lift it out, and remove lters. To reinstall,
place the lters into their slotted area wire mesh side up,
replace vent grille, and secure with screws. After replace the
charcoal lters. See the “Settings” section to reset lter status.
■Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside
of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover
screw and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb
cover, and secure with screw.
■Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille
at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and
is replaceable. Remove three screws on the vent grille, tilt the
grille forward, and lift it out. Open bulb cover and replace bulb.
Close bulb cover, replace vent grille, and secure with screws.