MICROWAVE OVEN KOR-6NMB3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & COOK BOOK Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
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. (b) 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.
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: 11. Read all instructions before using the appliance. b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING: This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
INSTALLATION 1. Examine the oven after unpacking. Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in the cavity. If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately. 2. Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface. 3. Ventilation. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure.
SPECIFICATIONS 120VAC/60Hz, POWER SUPPLY MICROWAVE SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING. POWER CONSUMPTION 1000 W ENERGY OUTPUT 700 W FREQUENCY 2,450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 465 X 279 X 324mm(18.3 X 11.0 X 12.8 in.) CAVITY DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 301 X 219 X 283mm(11.9 X 8.6 X 11.2 in.) NET WEIGHT APPROX. 10.2Kg (22.5 lbs.) TIMER 59 min. 99 sec. POWER LEVELS 10 Levels * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 2 9 4 3 8 7 5 5 6 6 Door release button - Pushing this button stops oven operation and opens the door. 1 Door latch - When the door is closed it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 7 Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating.
FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued) 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 9 0 q 1 DISPLAY - Cooking time, power level, indicators and current time are displayed. 7 AUTO COOK - Used to cook or reheat many of favorite food. 2 POWER - Used to set power level. 8 POPCORN - Used to reheat popcorn 3 DEFROST - Used to defrost foods for time. 9 TIME SET PAD - Used to set the cooking time and the current time. 4 CLOCK - Used to set clock. 0 STOP/CLEAR - Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking data.
OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 15 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet. 2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking. 3. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed. oven light is on only when the microwave oven the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during the 1 The 7 When is operating.
CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will show “:0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display show “ : 0” when the power comes back on. 1. Touch CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system. 2. Touch CLOCK pad once more. This is a 24 hour clock system. NOTE : This oven has multiple clock systems. If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step. 3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence.
COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch Power pad. (Select the desired power level.) The M/W indicator lights. The display will show what you touched. NOTE: If step 1 is omitted, the oven will cook at full power. 2. Touch the time set pads for the cooking time. The display will show what you touched. NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds.(59:99) 3. Touch START pad. When you touch START pad, the M/W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.
AUTO COOK AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching auto cook pad. 1. Touch AUTO COOK pad. When you touch AUTO COOK pad once, “AC-1” is displayed. By repeatedly touching this pad, you can select other food category as shown in the chart below. CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT TOUCHPAD AC-1 BREAD 4 slices(1.5-2 oz. each) Touch AUTO COOK once. AC-2 SOUP 12 oz. Touch AUTO COOK twice AC-3 BAKED POTATO 3 potatoes(7-8 oz.
SPEEDY COOK SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at full power by simply touching the SPEEDY COOK pad. By repeatedly touching the SPEEDY COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. 1. Touch SPEEDY COOK pad. When you touch SPEEDY COOK pad, ":30" is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating. LESS, MORE To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray 6 Itforiscleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or 1 Turn the oven off before cleaning. the inside of the oven clean. When food 2 Keep spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, in a dishwasher. wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE • The oven doesn’t work : • Sparking in the cavity : 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used. 2. Check that the door is firmly closed. 2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. If there is still a problem, contact the service station.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction? A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins. Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop? A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Utensil Guide Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges are loose or broken. Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven. Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire. Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires. Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects. This can damage the oven.
MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD ▲ In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON.
COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated meal, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes standing.
DEFROSTING GUIDE ▶ When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there are any icy areas. Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted ➪ Turn over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart Power Level Cooking Time Per lb./450g P-80 9-11 min. -Medium P-80 10-12 min. -well done P-80 12-14 min. Pork Joint P-HI 13-16 min. Bacon joint P-HI 10-12 min. Whole chicken P-HI 8-10 min. Portions chicken P-80 6-8 min. Breast (boned) P-80 7-9 min. Fish Fillets P-HI 4-6 min. Whole Mackerel, Cleaned and prepared P-HI 4-6 min. Whole Trout, Cleaned & Prepared P-HI 5-7 min. Salmon steaks P-HI 5-7 min.
Reheating chart • Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. • When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully. • If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed. It’s worth putting a note on them so that other members of the household will remember too.
VEGETABLE CHART Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes. Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will cook.
RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1. Melt the in a large bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook on P-HI for 6 minutes. stir halfway through cooking. 3. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and cook on P-HI for 18 minutes. stir 2-3 times during cooking, until the vegetables are tender. 4. Blend and serve immediately. 1 oz.
BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on P-HI for 12-13 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly. 2. Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a flan dish, on the rack. 3. Cook on P-50 for 10 minutes. 2 baking potatoes, (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 2 oz.(50g) butter 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped 1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped 2 oz.
SCRAMBLED EGG 1/2 oz.(15g) 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 3. Cook on P-HI for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper SAVORY MINCE 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, and cook on P-HI for 2 minutes or until soft. 2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well. 3. Cover and cook on P-HI for 5 minutes then P-50 for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
