Microwave Oven
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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: > To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: > As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. > 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. > Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGYӔ found...

Do not operate any heating or cooking appliancebeneath the microwave oven. ՖRemove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.If materials inside the oven should ignite, keepoven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. > Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Donot leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. > Do not mount over a sink. > Do not store anything...

1.Empty the microwave oven and clean inside itwith a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage suchas a door that isnt lined up correctly, damage around the door, or dents inside the oven or on theexterior. If there is any damage, do not operate theoven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs. 2.Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf thatis strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it. The weight of the oven is about 35 lbs (16kg). The microwave oven should be at a tempera- ture above 50ҰF (10C) for proper operation. (The...

For all cord connected appliances: 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. 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 grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plugmust be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. > For a permanently connected appliance: The microwave...

Using your microwave oven may cause interferenceto your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When thereis interference, you can reduce it or remove it by: > Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to makeits own heat, and its this heat that cooks the food.Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or lightwaves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do. Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of theoven. > A magnetron in the microwave oven producesmicrowaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable. Adjusting the receiving antenna of...

When you use a browning dish, the browningdish bottom must be at least > 3 բD > 16 in. (5 mm) abovethe turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish. If the dish getshot and water stays cool, do not use it. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rarecases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Steam buildup in whole eggs may causethem to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Cover poached eggs and allow astanding time of one minute before cutting into them. Test dinnerware or cookware before using. Somedishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave...

2 8 7 6 1 5 3 4 Your microwave oven is designed to make yourcooking experience enjoyable and productive. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the ovens basic features: > Removable Turntable Support (under turntable). > Control Panel .(Model KCMS185J shown) Touchpads on this panel to perform all functions. > Door Safety Lock System. The oven will notwork unless the door is securely closed. > Light (not shown). Automatically turns on whenthe door is opened or when the oven is running. > Window with Metal Shield. The shield preventsmicrowaves from escaping. It is...

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select adesired cooking function quickly and easily. The following is a list of all the Command pads located on the control panel (Model KCMS185J shown). For more information on these features, seeUsing Your Microwave OvenӔ section. > 1 Display. This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and cooking functions. > 2 4 3 5 7 AUTO SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad toreheat from a variety of food categories available. > 6 AUTO SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad to cookfrom a...

When you first plug in your microwave oven, the dis-play shows : Ӕ. If the electric power ever goes off, the display will again show : Ӕ when the power comes back on. > NOTE: You can cook without setting the clock, but thedisplay will show : Ӕ again after the cooking is com- pleted. > The Cooking Rack (Part No. 8172101)gives youextra space when cooking at more than one level in your microwave oven. NOTES: > Do not store the metal rack in the oven. Arcing anddamage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven. > Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the...

Display will show STAGE 1Ӕ. Display will show STAGE 1Ӕ. > For example, for 10 minutes touch 1 0 0 0Ӕ > Display will show ENDӔ and 3 tones will sound. (See the following chart.) > Display will show ENDӔ and 3 tones will sound. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times. COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT P100-HI = 100% of fullpower(automatic)P90 = 90% of full powerP80-RHT= 80% of fullpowerP70 = 70% of full powerP60 = 60% of full power HighMedium-High, Reheat > Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables > Cooking...