HOWtoUse
COOkCOde~~Control
CookCodeTMis a short-cutcontrol for enteringtime
and the Power Level on your microwaveoven. Be
sureto check your Cookbookfor specific codesfor
specific recipes.
To understand the Cook Code control, it is impor-
tant tOknow what the numbersmeanand whatthe
sequenceis. The first and second numbers,if set-
ting a 3 digit Cook Code, indicate the amgunt of
time you desire:the last control entry numberis al-
wavs the Power Level. For examde, 125means12
minutes at Power Level 5. NOTE:Your oven can
only be programmedto 99 minuteswhen usingthe
Cook Code control and the highest PowerLevelis
10which is represented by “0”. When setting a 2
digit Cook Code control entry, the first is time, the
secondis powerlevel.
Step 1: Touch COOK CC)13E.Signal light above
Codeflashes.
Step2: Enterthe proper code into Cook Codecon-
trol. For example, a recipe calling for 12 minutes
cooking time at Power Level10would be 120.120
appearson the display
Step3:TouchSTART.SignallightaboveTIMECOOK
showsaswell astime counting down on display.
I’iowwto Defrost
The Defrostsetting is designedfor
even thawing necessaryfor large
amountsof food and is one of the
most important advantages of a
microwave oven, making cfefrost-
ing quick and easywith little atten-
tion. PowerLevel3 isautomatically
set for defrosting, but you may
changethisfor moreflexibility.See
your Cookbook for the complete
defrostingchart.
To become better acquainted with
your Defrost function, defrost fro-
zen pork chops by following the
stepsbelow,
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and closedoor.
Step2: Touch DEFROST.Display
reads:0,PowerLevel3isautomat-
ically set in oven but does not
appear on readout. Signal light
aboveDEF.flashes.
SW@3:Touch8,0, andOfor 8 rnin-
utest 8:00 and signal light above
DEF.are displayed. if you wish to
change Power Level,touch Power
Levelpad and then new number.
Step4:TouchSTART.Timecounts
down on display. When cycle Is
completed, the ovefi signals and
automatically shutsoff.
Step !Y TurrI package over, close
door and repeatSteps2,3 and 4.
Step 6: When oven signals and
shutsoff,removepackageandsep-
aratechops to finish defrosting.
DefrostingTips
@Foodsfrozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
@Forevendefrosting,manyfoods
needto beturned ever, rota~ed,or
broken up part d the way through
thedefrostingtime.
● Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwave
cooked.
● Check your Cookbook for other
defrostingtips.
and
(2.
When I press START,! hear a
dull thumping noise.Whatisit’?
A. Thissound is normal.Itis letting
you know the oven is using a
PowerLevellowerthan HIGH.
(2,Can I Defrost small items in a
hurry?
A, Yes,but they wIIIneedmore fre-
quent attention than usual. Raise
the Power Levelafter entering the
time by touching POWER LEVEL
and 7or 10,PowerLevel cuts the
time in %;PowerLevel 10cuts the
time to M. During either, rotate or
stirfood frequently.
(3,Can I open the door during l)E-
FROSTto check on the progress
ofmyfood?
A. Yes.You may open the door at
any time during microwaving, To
resumedefrosting, close the door
andpressSTART
Ct.Why don’t the defrosting times
in the Cookbookseemright for my
food?
A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrostingtirm canvaryacctwdlng
to the temperatureifi your freezer.
Set your oven for the time in-
dicated in your Cookbook, If your
food is still not completelythawed
at the end of that time, re-setyour
oven and adjust the time ac-
cordingly.
Q. When I enter a fourth digit
using Cook Codecontrol, nothing
happens.Whatwent wrong?
A. The oven will take only 2 or 3
numbers, If more are pressed,
oven does not respond. Touch
Clear/Off and begin again.
Q.CanI selectaPowerLevelother
than automatic power Level 3 for
defrosting?
A. Yes,Somesmallerfoods maybe
defrosted quicker on higher Power
Levels but for even,‘carefree de-
frosting, Power Level 3 is sug-
gested. Check the chart in the
Cookbook for specific times and
PowerLevels. “