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1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 2 A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting this DCS Convection Microwave Oven. Because of this appliance’s unique features we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convection Automatic Operation 29-31 Auto Broil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2 Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Important Safety Instructions . . . 4 Auto Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . .
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 4 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: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2. 3. This appliance must be grounded.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: a. Do not overheat the liquid. b.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the top cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE this Installation/Use and Care Guide.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 8 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This Installation/Use and Care Guide is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 9 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool. At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven door.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 10 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS UTENSILS AND COVERINGS MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL, SLOW COOK HIGH MIX/ROAST LOW MIX/BAKE Aluminum foil YES. Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 1 inch from walls of oven. YES. For shielding YES. For shielding Aluminum containers YES. Can be used if 3/4 filled with food.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 11 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS UTENSILS AND COVERINGS MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION BROIL, SLOW COOK HIGH MIX/ROAST LOW MIX/BAKE Paper plates YES. For reheating NO NO Paper towels YES. To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal fillings. NO NO Paper, ovenable YES YES. For temperatures up to 400°F. Do not use for broiling. YES. For temperatures up to 400°F.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 12 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW DISH CHECK If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 13 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW slows cooking. Special microwave thermometers design to be left in the oven during cooking and temperature probes are also valuable tools. Shallow (no more than 13/4 inches in depth) foil convenience-food trays may be used. The amount of metal used must be in proportion to the volume of food; foil trays should be two-thirds to three-fourths full.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 14 PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 1 7 Top 3 12 10 4 9 13 5 6 2 11 14 6 8 1 Ventilation openings. (Rear side) 7 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 2 Oven door with see-through window 8 Door open button 3 Oven light. It will light when the door is opened or when oven is in operation.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 15 PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL Interactive Display Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. Indicators 48-49 25-26 48 26 24 26-27 29 30 31 32, 40 32 37 36 40 16 50 16 17 50 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 16 BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Installation/Use and Care Guide completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK. 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. TO SET THE CLOCK 1. Touch CLOCK pad. 2.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 17 MANUAL OPERATION TIME COOKING Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads 500. 2. Touch START pad. TO SET POWER LEVEL There are eleven preset power levels.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 18 MICROWAVE FEATURES MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES The key to successful microwave cooking is understanding the basic conditions which may affect cooking results.The speed and evenness of microwave cooking are influenced by characteristics of the food itself and by differences in line voltage. House power varies throughout the country. Voltage fluctuates and is lower during periods of peak consumption.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 19 MICROWAVE FEATURES CONVENIENCE FOODS How to Defrost Bagels and Muffins Wrap frozen bagel or muffin in a paper towel or napkin. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) until just warm to the touch (about 25 to 45 seconds for one, 40 seconds to 1 minute 20 seconds for two). Split bagels or muffins and toast, if desired. How to Defrost Orange Juice or Lemonade Concentrate Remove one metal lid from 6-once can of frozen juice. Place can upright in oven.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 20 MICROWAVE FEATURES REHEATING CHART ITEM Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4-6 servings STARTING TEMPERATURE Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated MICROWAVE TIME HIGH (100%) 13/4-31/2 min. 31/4-5 min. 61/2-71/2 min. PROCEDURE Cover with glass lid. Stir after half the time. Cover with wax paper.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 21 MICROWAVE FEATURES VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE Artichokes Fresh AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE MICROWAVE STANDING TIME AT HIGH TIME, (100%) COVERED 2 medium Trim and rinse. 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover with glass lid. 5-8 min. 5 min. Asparagus Fresh Spears 1 lb 4-7 min. 2 min. Frozen Spears 10-oz. pkg. 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover. Rearrange after 3 min. 1-qt. casserole. 1 tbsp. water. Cover. Rearrange after 3 min. 7-9 min. 2 min.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 22 MICROWAVE FEATURES VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE AMOUNT Carrots Fresh, Slices 2 cups Frozen, Slices 2 cups Cauliflower Fresh, Flowerets 2 cups Fresh, Whole 11/2 lb Frozen, Flowerets 10-oz. pkg. Corn Fresh, on Cob 2 ears 4 ears Frozen, on Cob 2 ears 4 ears Frozen, Whole Kernel Okra Fresh, Whole 10-oz. pkg. 3/4 lb COOKING PROCEDURE MICROWAVE STANDING TIME AT HIGH TIME, (100%) COVERED 1-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover. Stir after 3 min.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 23 MICROWAVE FEATURES VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE Potatoes Baked AMOUNT 7-9 min. 13-16 min. 5-10 min. 5-10 min. 9-12 min. 3 min. Wash and trim. Add no water. 3-qt casserole. Cover. Stir after 3 min. 1-qt casserole. Add no water. Cover. Stir after 3 min. 5-7 min. 2 min. 6-8 min. 2 min. Prick; place on paper towel. Turn over after 4 min. 1-qt casserole. Add no water. Cover. Stir after 2 min. 1-qt casserole. Add no water. Cover.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 24 MICROWAVE FEATURES DEFROST Defrost automatically defrosts foods shown in the Defrost Chart. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak: 1. Touch DEFROST pad once. 2. Select desired food by touching DEFROST pad until the display shows the food name. Example: Touch twice for steak. 3. Enter weight by touching the number pads 20. 4. Touch START pad. The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message. 5.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:42 AM Page 25 MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from food as it heats.The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using SENSOR Settings: 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using sensor settings. 2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 26 MICROWAVE FEATURES POPCORN • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn: 1. Place bag on overturned 9” glass pie plate. 2. Touch POPCORN pad once. This sensor setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold the bag and place in oven according to directions. SENSOR CHART FOOD SENSOR REHEAT Leftovers such as rice, potatoes, vegetables, casserole.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 27 MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. BAKED POTATOES 1-8 medium Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 2. FROZEN VEGETABLES 1-8 cups Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes, covered. 3.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 28 MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES Cranberry Fluff 2 1 3/4 1 1/2 1 Makes 6 to 8 servings cups fresh cranberries cup water cup sugar carton (3 oz.) orange-flavored gelatin pint whipping cream, whipped OR carton (8 oz.) non-dairy whipped topping 1. Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a 2-quart casserole dish. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using SENSOR REHEAT Less. Drain cranberries and reserve liquid. 2.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 29 CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION This section of the operation manual offers instructions for preparing 12 popular foods using AUTO BROIL, AUTO ROAST and AUTO BAKE. After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display. For helpful hints, simply touch HELP MENU anytime HELP is lighted in the display. Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 30 CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey breast or pork. • Suppose you want to roast a 2.5 pound chicken: 1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad. 2. Select desired setting. Example: For chicken, touch number pad 1. 3. Touch number pad to enter weight. Example: 2 5 lb. 4. Touch START pad. After AUTO ROAST cycle ends, a long tone will sound. Follow the indicated message. Note: 1.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 31 CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO BAKE AUTO BAKE automatically bakes cakes, brownies, muffins and French fries. • Suppose you want to bake a bundt cake: 1. Touch AUTO BAKE pad. 2. Select desired setting. Example: For bundt cake, touch number pad 1. 3. Touch START pad. Note: 1. AUTO BAKE can be programmed with More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 48. 2. To bake other foods, see baking chart. AUTO BAKE CHART SETTING/FOOD AMOUNT RACK PROCEDURE 1.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 32 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING This section gives you specific cooking instructions and procedures. The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and it should never be restricted so that it cannot rotate. You may remove the turntable when preheating the oven and when preparing food to be cooked directly on the turntable. Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 33 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Convection-Only Techniques Convenience foods such as frozen appetizers, pizzas, egg rolls and refrigerated bread products bake and brown quickly with convection-only cooking. Follow package directions for conventional baking times. Preheating the oven is necessary with convection cooking of smaller, faster-cooking food items that require less than 20 minutes of baking.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 34 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Cake Techniques Layer Cakes. Use a mix or your own conventional recipe. Follow recipe or package directions for preheating and baking instructions. Use baking rack and turntable to bake two layers at once, in AUTO BAKE. Tube or Bundt Cakes. Do not preheat oven. Bake cakes for three-fourths of time on recipe or package directions using LOW MIX. Bake cake on broiling rack.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 35 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Combination Baking Chart FOOD Breads • Loaf: Your recipe or frozen, defrosted and proofed • Braid or other shape • Muffins: Large, bakery-style Desserts • Cheesecake • Crisps and Cobblers PROCEDURE • Bake 25 to 30 minutes on LOW MIX for 1 to 2 loaves. • Remove metal turntable from oven. Place bread directly on metal turntable. Bake on LOW MIX three-fourths the recommended time.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 36 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Fiesta Cheese Strata Makes 6 servings Convection - Low Rack A fast elegant dessert. 1 1 1/4 1/4 1/2 3 2 1 1/2 1/2 1/2 4 3 1 cup milk cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese cup (1 oz.) grated parmesan cheese teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon salt Dash of cayenne pepper egg yolks cups bread, soft, cubed teaspoon oil cup onion, chopped, sauté cup red pepper, sauté cup green pepper, sauté oz.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 37 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Note: 1. Preheating for broil may take from 7 to 10 minutes depending on temperature of room and available power. 2. Although time is usually set for the maximum broiling time, always check food at the minimum time recommended in the chart . This will eliminate the need to completely reprogram the oven if additional cooking time is needed. Simply close the oven door and touch START to continue. 3.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 38 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Convection Broiling Chart CUT WEIGHT/THICKNESS Pork Rib-eye Steak 3/4-1 in. CONVECTION TIME Well Done : 16-20 min. Bacon Regular sliced Thick sliced 4-5 min. 7-8 min. Sausage: Brown ‘n Serve Fresh Patties: 1/2 in., 8 oz.-1 lb. Links: 8 oz. - 1 lb. 8-10 min. 8-10 min. Ham, slice, fully cooked 3/4 in. 10-12 min. Frankfurters 1 lb. 5-7 min. Lamb Chops: rib, loin or center 3/4 in.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 39 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING 1/4 1/4 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt teaspoon red pepper flakes tablespoon olive oil cup bread crumb, dried 1. Wash, dry, and remove stems from mushrooms, save stems for soup or a stew. If using bay shrimp, save out as many as you have mushrooms, put aside for topping. 2. Mix together cream cheese, shrimp or crab, crushed pineapple, chives, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt and red pepper. 3.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 40 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically. Oven temperature Microwave power High mix/Roast 300˚F 30% Low mix/Bake 350˚F 10% With the exception of those foods that cook best by convection heating alone, most foods are well suited to mix cooking using either LOW MIX/BAKE or HIGH MIX/ROAST.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 41 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Helpful Hints for Convection and Automatic Mix Cooking Your Convection Microwave Oven can cook any food perfectly because of the number of ways it can cook: microwave only, automatic mix, convection only or broil. This Use and Care Guide tells you how to program the oven, with excellent instructions, guidelines, hints, charts and recipes. The oven cannot be used without the turntable in place.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 42 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Breakfast Smoked Sausage Pizza Makes 6-8 servings Low Mix - Low Rack Crust 3 cups biscuit mix 3/4 cup milk 1 egg Filling 4 1 8 1 2 1/8 eggs lb. cooked smoked sausage cut in slices 1/2 inch thick. oz. cream cheese, soften cup cheddar cheese, shredded green onions, slice fine teaspoon salt and pepper 1. Mix all the crust ingredients together in medium bowl; knead dough on flour board about 10 to 12 times.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 43 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Apple Puff Oven Pancake Makes 6 servings Low Mix 2 3 1/2 1/2 1/4 tablespoons butter large eggs cup unbleached flour cup milk teaspoon salt 4 2 1/2 1/4 1/2 tart apples, large, peeled, cored, sliced thin tablespoons butter cup brown sugar teaspoon nutmeg teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt teaspoon cornstarch drops red food coloring 1 3 Preheat Oven on LOW MIX at 400˚F.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 44 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Lemon Curd Tart Makes 10-12 servings Low Mix - Low Rack With this dark sweet pastry as the shell of our tart, it brings out the brilliant yellow color and the tangy taste of the curd.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 45 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Lemon Curd Tart Filling Convection - Low Rack 1 7 1 11/2 1 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/4 9 to 10 inch baked dark sweet tart shell eggs yolks, large whole eggs, large cups powder sugar tablespoon lemon zest cup lemon juice, fresh, (4 to 5) cup water teaspoon salt cup cream 1. While tart crust is baking, make Lemon Curd filling. 2. Whisk together yolk and whole eggs in non-reactive medium size bowl for about 5 seconds. 3.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 46 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Cuban Flan Makes 12 servings Low Mix - Low Rack Flan 4 4 21/2 2 oz. cream cheese whole eggs, large cups sweetened condense milk cups milk Caramel Sauce 21/3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cup hot water 1. Place the sugar and the lemon juice into a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon over medium heat. The sugar will start to melt and change its color to a caramel.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 47 MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING Spicy Mex-Fried Chicken Makes 4-6 servings High Mix 4 2 1 1 4-6 oz. Cheese crackers crumbs, fine tablespoons Taco Mix, dry egg tablespoon water chicken legs and thighs, or 4-6 Breast or 1 whole cut up chicken 1. Use food processor to process cheese cracker with taco mix. Pour mixture on to plate. 2. Mix egg with 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. 3. Wash chicken, pat dry. 4.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 48 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING The oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences for the microwave mode and 2 automatic cooking sequences with preheat for convection/mix mode, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. Your oven can do this automatically.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 49 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES 2. Audible Signal Elimination If you wish to have the microwave oven operate with no audible signals, touch HELP MENU, the number 2 and STOP/CLEAR pads. To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch HELP MENU, the number 2 and START pads. 3.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 50 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES KITCHEN TIMER • Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call. 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. 2. Enter time by touching the number pads 300. 3. Touch START pad. START START allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the START pad continuously. START is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling etc. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes. • Suppose you want to melt cheese on a piece of toast: 1.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 51 CLEANING AND CARE Touch Control Panel Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel. If the control panel becomes soiled, open the microwave oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
/4 /2 /4 1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 52 SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage: UL Rating - Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only CSA Rating - Single phase 117V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: UL Rating UL Rating CSA Rating CSA Rating - Microwave 1.55 kw, 13.0 amps. Convection 1.55 kw, 13.0 amps. Microwave 1.5 kw, 13.0 amps. Convection 1.5 kw, 13.0 amps.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 53 SERVICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service: 1. Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave oven and close the door securely. Operate the microwave oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A. Does the microwave oven light come on? YES _____ NO _____ B. Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand over the rear ventilating openings.) YES _____ NO _____ C.
1.CMO24SS_DCS 374 E.qxd 4/21/04 9:43 AM Page 54 WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY One (1) year parts and labor. The warranty period continues for an additional four (4) years, for a total of five (5) years, with respect to the magnetron tube in the Product for parts only; labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period. DCS WILL PAY FOR All repair labor and parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship for one full year from date of purchase.
HEADING 5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Tel: 714.372.7000 • Fax: 714.372.7001 Customer Service: (888) 281-5698 www.dcsappliances.com As product improvement is an ongoing process at DCS, we reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. DCS améliore constamment ses produits et se réserve le droit de modifier les spécifications ou la conception de ses produits sans aucun préavis.
