User manual EWAVE KOT-170SB

[. . . ] Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual KOT-170SW / KOT-170SB / KOT-172S Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessire Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Never operate the oven when it is empty or without the glass turntable. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an over-the range microwave oven. You will find instructions on the proper operation and maintenance of your microwave. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY A. [. . . ] You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. Power Level High 10 Medium 7 Best Uses Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Keeping food warm without overcooking, softening butter. Add Minute The ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient way to heat foods at full power with one touch of a pad or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle while in progress. ADD MINUTE cannot be used with ONE TOUCH COOKING FUNCTIONS, SENSOR COOK, AUTO DEFROST, TIMER, FAVORITE CHOICE or WARM. Each time the pad is touched the oven will add 1 minute to the time up to 99 minutes. Timer Basic Instructions 1. x To stop the timer once it has started, touch the CANCEL/OFF Pad twice. x The door must be shut for the timer to operate. Medium 5 Low 3 Warm 1 9 Auto Defrost Use the defrost setting for defrosting meats, poultry and fish from 0. 5 pounds to 6. 5 pounds. "POULTRY DEFROST ENTER FOOD WEIGHT IN LBS" will be displayed. x During defrosting, the oven will beep a series of short beeps to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. x During defrosting meat and fish, the food needs to be turned or rearranged twice. During defrosting poultry, the food needs to be turned or rearranged once. Defrost by Time Basic Instructions 1. x See page 11 for additional defrosting tips for both Auto and Time Defrost. Conversion Chart If weight is in ounces1 to 2-oz. 0. 1 0. 2 0. 3 0. 4 0. 5 0. 6 0. 7 0. 8 0. 9 10 Operating Basics Defrost by Time Guide (Power Level 3) Items and Weight Time Beef Ground Beef/1 lb. Procedures and Techniques Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork. If food is stored at a higher temperature, expect shorter defrost times. You may wish to turn over, break apart, rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food. x Turn Over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops. x Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops, hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef. x Shield : Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as chicken wings. To prevent arching, do not allow foil to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door. x Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed protions should be removed from the oven at this point. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5 to 10 minutes if there are any icy areas. [. . . ] Connect electrical power. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 4 20 Common Questions and Answers Q & A Q. Series of three short beeps = check food to see if turning or rearranging is needed. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven when cooking. Q. Can I open the door when the oven is operating?The oven will automatically stop cooking and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed and the START Pad is touched. [. . . ]