Whirlpool CMT061SG User's Manual
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1. 16 ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100 cook power or add an extra minute to the current cooking cycle at the current cook power You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking e You can use ADD MINUTE when timed cooking defrosting or running any func tion with preset time e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently selected cook power Start cooking 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch ADD MINUTE one or more times Each press will increase time by one minute 3 Start the oven Touch START ENTER At end of cooking time Four tones will sound and the display will show End During cooking Touch ADD MINUTE one or more times Each press will increase time by one minute at the currently selected cook power BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v example twice for 2 minutes a a a yy AKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gjize START POTATOES example for original time of 2 45 REHEAT lets you reheat one of four different types of food without needing to set heating times or cook powers To use REHEAT follow the steps below 1 Touch 1 4 times to select the food setting 2 Touch one of these Number pads to enter the quantity NOTES e For casserole2. soups sauces and pizza slice if you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds REHEAT will prompt you to choose a quantity You have 1 minute to either enter a quantity and touch START ENTER or accept the minimum quantity displayed by pressing START ENTER If you do not touch any pad within 1 minute REHEAT will be canceled e If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your food setting three tones will sound and the display will show Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from elf you touch START ENTER before entering a quantity your oven will automatically be set to reheat the minimum quantity e If you touch REHEAT 5 times the display goes back to the Dinner Plate setting e Cooked food and leftovers can be reheated quickly and efficiently without spoiling their freshness and taste e Always place the dense food at the outer edges and the more porous food towards the center e To keep food moist during reheating cover the food with a microwave safe lid plastic wrap or wax paper Covering the food keeps heat in the food speeds heating and prevents spatters e Wrap sandwiches and rolls loosely in paper towels to absorb moisture and prevent sogginess e Spread food in a shallow dish if possible e Stir and turn food as needed e Always underestimate reheating time until you are used to the microwave oven This chart shows you which foods you c
3. the display will show If a time of day is not set will stay on the display until you set the clock or another function NOTES e You can only set the clock when the oven is not in use e If you enter an incorrect time three tones will sound Err then 0 will appear on the display Re enter the correct time e If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the clock will return to the time already on the display To set time 1 Choose the setting CLOCK SET 2 Enter the time of day Example for 5 30 TIMER 3 Touch CLOCK SET or START ENTER CLOCK SET OR 12 Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch 0 0 TIMER 2 Enter the time to be counted down TIMER TIMER example 3 minutes 3 Start the countdown At the end of timer countdown four tones will sound and the display will show End NOTE The minute timer can be used to set a delayed start time by following Steps 1 and 2 below then set cook time as de scribed in the Cooking with more than one cook cycle section Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please read these instructions carefully 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time COOK TIME BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v z
4. Crosley dealer If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section Call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 4393786 5 98 Printed in China
5. a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch 6mm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom 24 e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch 19mm e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 inch 6mm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Always place container on turntable e Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use e Let food stand for 2 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible per sonal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two level
6. edge of table or counter e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage pur poses Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the micro wave oven is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage
7. lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Magnetron Glass turntable Oven cavity Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Moving the radio TV away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and radio TV are on different branch circuits e Always cook food for the shortest cook ing time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch the ADD MINUTE pad while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using ADD MINUTE section e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked e If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking To test the oven put about 1 cup 250 ml of c
8. space at the back of the oven where the intake openings are located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven will not work until it has cooled enough Power supply cord y Exhaust vents Air intake on bottom in front openings Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a ground ing wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock
9. to 2 baking potatoes 10 13 oz 284 396 each by automatically choosing baking time and cook power Before baking remember to pierce potato with a fork several times After cooking let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil NOTE If more time is needed do not touch BAKED POTATOES again Use ADD MINUTE See Using ADD MINUTE earlier in this section 1 Put pierced potatoes on a paper towel in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BAKED POTATOES BAKED POTATOES 3 Enter the number of potatoes example for 2 potatoes 4 Start the oven cooking time counts down At end of cooking time Four tones will sound and the display will show End NOTES elf you do not enter a number after touching BAKED POTATOES you will see 1 with the Qty and Baked Potatoes indicator lights on and the Start indicator light flashing You can touch START ENTER to bake one potato or enter 2 to bake more If you do not touch any pad the Baked Pota toes function will cancel out elf you touch a Number pad above 2 you will hear three tones and see Err on the display for one second followed by 1 2 with the Qty and Baked Potatoes indicator lights on elf you touch START ENTER before entering the number of servings the oven will automatically be set to bake one potato BEVERAGE lets you heat an 8 to 10 ounce 240mL to 300mL beverage by touching just 2 pads 1 Place a cup of a bevera
10. to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as a door that isn t lined up correctly damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the oven until an authorized Whirlpool service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when han dling the oven The weight of the oven is about 40 Ibs 18kg The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation NOTE You can fasten your microwave oven under a cabinet by using the proper trim kit See Microwave oven features in the Getting to Know section AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source without a UL or CSA approved trim kit Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake openings Allow a few inches of
11. CUPS BAKED FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds TIMER 3 Start the oven BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v a a B a a a CUPS AKED FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES cooking time counts down 4 End of cooking At end of cooking time Four tones will sound and the display will show End BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v a a a AKED UPS FR ENTREE QTY jze7 START POTATOES Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad The display will then return to the time of day 13 For best results some recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which cook power to use The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times WHEN TO USE IT e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables e Heating cream soups e Heating rice p
12. Consult a qualified electrician or service man if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip ment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven Doing so can result in death explosion or fire Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven
13. Use AndCare A Note to You Microwave Oven Safety Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven Cooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cooking with more than one cook cycle Using ADD MINUTE Using REHEAT Reheating tips Using DEFROST Defrosting Tips Using POPCORN Using BREAKFAST Using VEGETABLES Using BAKED POTATOES Using BEVERAGE Using FROZEN ENTREE Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 4393786 MODEL CMT061SG A Note to You To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram in Dealer Name the Microwave oven features section for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Phone your appliance and your dealers name address and telephone number Pur
14. an reheat and how to program your oven to reheat them All foods are reheated from refrigerated temperature TOUCH DISPLAY FOOD REHEAT SHOWS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE Dinner Plate 1 time dinr 1 plate Casserole 2 times CASS 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL Soups 3 times SOUP 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL Sauces Pizza Slice 4 times PIZZ 1 2 slices 17 Your microwave oven lets you defrost food by simply entering defrosting time A 30 cook power is preset NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting times 1 Put the frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch DEFROST NOTE You can use defrost instead of a cook cycle when cooking with more than one cycle 3 Enter the defrosting time e TIMER TIMER 4 Start the oven defrosting time counts down At end of defrosting time Four tones will sound and the display will show End 18 e Before starting make sure you have removed any metal twist ties and replace them with strings or elastic bands e Open containers before they are placed in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a microwave safe container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage or hot dogs e Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting e Th
15. asta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate e Simmering stews e Heating pastries COOK POWER NAME 10 100 of full power High 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power Medium High 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power Medium 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrost 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power Low e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods e Softening butter cheese and ice cream e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit 14 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time COOK TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds Be TIMER 3 Set the cook power COOK POWER Example for 50 cook power NOTES e You cannot enter a cook power higher than 10 If you touch a number from 2 to 9 after you touch Number pad 1 the cook power will become the second number you touched For example if you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the cook power would be 4 4 Start the oven cooking time counts down At end of cooking time Four to
16. chase Date Dealer Address Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of pur chase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service Microwave Oven Safety We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect onl
17. e length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if the food begins to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven e For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section e Turn food over during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food when required POPCORN lets you pop a snack size bag 1 75 oz 50g of commercially pack aged microwave popcorn by touching just 2 pads For best results e Pop only one package at a time e If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow the manufacturer s instructions e Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results e Use fresh bags of popcorn NOTE Do not use popcorn bags that are larger than the snack size bags recom mended above As a larger bag expands it may in
18. e time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes 23 Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking but ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used ina microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in
19. ereals Instant 3 times VEGETABLES lets you heat one of two types of vegetables without needing to set heating times or cook powers To use VEGETABLES follow the steps below 1 Touch 1 2 times to select the vegetable setting 2 Touch one of these Number pads to enter the quantity DISPLAY SHOWS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE P1 1 2 pieces P2 1 2 pieces P3 1 2 servings NOTES e If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds VEGETABLES will prompt you to choose a quantity You have 1 min to either e Enter a quantity and press START ENTER or Accept minimum quanty displayed by pressing START ENTER If you do not touch any pad within 1 minute VEGETABLES will be canceled e If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your vegetable setting three tones will sound and the display will show Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch START ENTER before entering a quantity your oven will auto matically be set to heat a quantity of 1 e If you touch VEGETABLES 3 times the display goes back to the Frozen Vegetables setting This chart shows you which types of vegetables you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them TOUCH FOOD VEGETABLES Frozen Vegetables 1 time Fresh Vegetables 2 times 20 DISPLAY SHOWS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE P1 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL P2 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL Your microwave oven cooks 1
20. ge in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BEVERAGE 3 Start the oven heating time counts down At end of heating time Four tones will sound and the display will show End 21 FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen entree between 10 and 12 oz 285g and 340g by touching just 2 pads NOTES e If more time is needed do not touch FROZEN ENTREE again Use ADD MINUTE See Using ADD MINUTE in the Getting to Know section e Follow manufacturer s guidelines for preparation of the frozen entree 1 Place the frozen entree on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch 3 Start the oven The preset cook time for frozen entrees will begin to count down At end of cooking time Four tones will sound and the display will show End 22 Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will s
21. like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as th
22. n the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the rear vents 25 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Requesting Assistance or Service section e Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker e Has the electric company experienced a power failure PROBLEM The microwave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long The turntable will not turn The display shows a time counting do
23. nes will sound and the display will show End To see the cook power during cooking NOTE If you wish to change the cook power press the desired Number pad COOK POWER example for 50 cook power The power level will be displayed P 5 For best results some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to 4 cycles NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times and power levels 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time for the first cycle COOK TIME 15 Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds P TIMER 3 Set the cook power for the first cycle COOK Example for 50 cook power 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle 5 Start the oven BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v a y iP s BAKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gjize START POTATOES The first cycle s cooking time counts down followed by cooking times for each additional cycle At end of cooking time Four tones will sound and the display will show End Changing instructions You can change the cook power for a cycle only before you start to set the next cycle To change cook power repeat Step 3 If you want to change the cooking time for a cycle touch OFF CANCEL and start over
24. o enter unacceptable instructions three tones will sound and Err will appear on the display Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instructions e Once you choose a function an indica tor light A will flash as a prompt for the next action you need to perform e If you choose a function but do not press another command pad within one minute the display returns to the time of day and you need to start over e If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch START ENTER in 5 seconds the Start indicator light will flash e If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the Start indicator light will flash Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or press the command pad e Three tones will sound if you enter incorrect instructions Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR NOTE Before setting a function touch OFF CANCEL to make sure no other function is on 11 When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure
25. often the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe Cooking Guide Amount of food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if neces sary add more time in small increments Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food
26. old water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but heat from the food can make the container hot Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to
27. on Reset the clock If none of these items was causing your problem see the Requesting Assistance or Service section 26 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance 3 If you need Call our toll free number Dial toll free from replacement parts anywhere in the U S A To locate replacement parts in your area 1 800 253 1301 refer to Step 2 or call our Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 and talk with one of our SY trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 2 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help SERVICES finding an authorized servicer O O in your area call our toll free telephone number in Step 1 When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 27 LENGTH OF WARRANTY CROSLEY WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR Replacement pa
28. or example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 One Touch Door Open Button Push to open door 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield pre vents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results 5 Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions 7 Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when
29. oven is operating 8 Cooking Guide Label 9 Model and Serial Number Plate on back Under the counter kit You can fasten your microwave oven under a cabinet by using the following kit Kit No 4396041Q white 4396042B black Use the order card included with your Use and Care Guide NOTE Some models have the under the counter kit and installation instructions already included with your microwave Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Using your microwave oven section 1 Display The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions 2 REHEAT Touch this pad 1 4 times to reheat food from one of four preset categories 3 DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number pads to thaw frozen food 4 POPCORN Touch this pad to pop a snack size 1 75 oz 50g bag of popcorn 5 BREAKFAST Touch this pad 1 3 times to cook breakfast foods from one of three preset categories 6 VEGETABLES Touch this pad 1 2 times to cook vegetables from one of two preset categories 7 BAKED POTATOES Touch this pad followed by Number pads to bake 1 to 2 potatoes 8 BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat a beverage The oven will automatically heat for a preset time and cook
30. pass through it 8 Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 6 inch 5mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone e Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods f
31. power 9 FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to heat a frozen entree The oven will automatically heat for a preset time and cook power 10 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to enter cooking times 11 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power wattage and faster the cooking speed 10 BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v a y C Ps z BAKED UPS FR ENTREE QTY Size START POTATOES DEFROST POPCORN 6 0 00 66 12 CLOCK SET Touch this pad followed by Number pads to enter the correct time of day 13 Number Pads Touch Number pads to enter cooking times cook powers selection quantities or weight 14 MINUTE TIMER Touch this pad followed by number pads to use as a kitchen timer 15 START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function that you have set 16 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 cook power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle at the current cook power 17 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command or to cancel a program during cooking This pad will not erase time of day NOTES e If you choose an auto cook function and change your mind you must press OFF CANCEL before you choose another auto cook function e If you attempt t
32. rts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided FROM DATE by an authorized service company OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR YEAR Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if WARRANTY defective in materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE CROSLEY WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family house hold use C In home service Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized service com pany D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Crosley E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance CROSLEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized
33. s at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is inch 19mm deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see Using aluminum foil in the Cooking Guide section Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the transformer whe
34. terfere with the rotation of the turntable causing it to slow down or stop 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN 3 Start the oven popping time counts down At end of heating time Four tones will sound and the display shows End BREAKFAST lets you heat one of three types of breakfast foods without needing to set heating times or cook powers To use BREAKFAST follow the steps below 1 Touch 1 3 times to food setting 2 Touch one of these Number pads to enter the quantity 3 Touch NOTES e If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds BREAKFAST will prompt you to choose a quantity You have 1 minute to eigher enter a quantity and press START ENTER or accept the minimum quantity displayed by pressing START ENTER e If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your food setting three tones will sound and the display will show Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch START ENTER before entering a quantity your oven will auto matically be set to heat the minimum quantity o If you touch BREAKFAST 4 times the display goes back to the French Toast Waffles setting 19 This chart shows you which foods you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them TOUCH FOOD BREAKFAST French Toast Waffles 1 time Fresh Bagels Muffins Fresh 2 times Hot C
35. wn but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Programming Tone The fan seems to be running slower than usual The display shows CAUSE e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START ENTER e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that was programmed earlier is still running e You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The cook power is not at the recommended setting e Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times e The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft e The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable check that the turn table support is properly in place and restart oven If turntable support does not move call an authorized service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results e The oven door is not closed completely e You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer e The command is not correct e The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature e There has been a power interrupti
36. y to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment e Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven e Do not store the microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over
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