Use _ Care Guide Over the Range Microwave Oven Guia de Uso y Cuidado Homo microondas Mode d'emploi Four _ micro-ondes 31R4.
FiNDiNG iNFORMATiON Please read and save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FiNDiNG iNFORMATiON .................................. 2 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 3 I MPORTANT 4=5 SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS .............. GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS UNPACKING AND EXAMING iNFORMATiON .......................... 6 YOUR OVEN ......... 6 YOU NEED TO KNOW .................. 7=10 SENSOR COOKING ........................................
iMPORTANT SAFETY iN ;TR CTIO 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: 1. Read all instructions before using the appli=18. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food.
IM RTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 24.When using the convection or combination cooking functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food and cooking accessories such as the oven shelf, round wire rack and glass tray. 25.Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock. 26.
GROUNDING iN ;TRUCTI This appliance must be grounded. This 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.
INFORMATI About N YOU NEED TO KNOW Your Oven This Use and Care Guide is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. NEVER use the oven without the turntable and Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise. the oven.
iNFORMATiON About YOU NEED TO KNOW Safety o Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures. ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW About Food :Popcorn ::: :if:::: i * Use sPeCially bagged popcorn[or ii microwave cooking, i:, :: :::, :Pop popcorn in regular brownbags : or gtass bowls.
iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used success = fully in your new Over the Range Microwave Oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior The following coverings are ideal: o Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. walls during cooking. t! Use these utensils for safe microwave and reheating: - glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), Corningware _R_'.
PART NAMES M|CROWAVE OVEN FEATURES The microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven's basic features: 1. Metal Shielded Window: The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. ]t is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks. 2. Model and Serial Number Plate 3. Cooking Guide label A B -=====_(_) C _ A. Glass Turntable B. Support C. Hub 4. Vent Top 5.
CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. ® @ ® ® ® ® ® @ ® @ 1. Display:The display includes a clock and indicators that show the time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, Fast Cook, sensor, quantities, weights and cooking functions selected. la.
BEFORE OPERATING Before operating your new oven make sure you read and understand this Use and Care Guide completely. The clock can be disabled when the microwave is first plugged in and the STOP key is selected. To re-enable the clock follow clock instructions. To Set the * C_ock Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 10:59 Press the STOP clear to: 1. Eraseif you make a mistake during programming. 2. Cancel timer and the signal after cooking. 3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. 4.
IAL COOKING Using Add 30 Sec. Setting This is a time-saving pad. It is a simplified feature that lets you quickly set and start microwave cooking at 100% power. For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during a cook cycle. You can program your oven for two power level stages during the cooking cycle. • Suppose you want to cook for one minute. Two=Stage Cooking Suppose you want to set a 2-stage cook cycle.
MANUAL COOKING To Set Power Leve_ Using the There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations.
;E R COOKING Sensor cooking has an electronic controlled sensor that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities automatically. Using Sensor Settings: 1. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 2. The oven works with foods at normal storage tem- perature.
EN Sensor Cook chart FOOD AMOUNT 1.Bacon 1-3 slices Place bacon strips on a microwave bacon rack for best results. (Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not availabte_ 10 oz./20 Place in a appropriately sized microwave container. Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 3 minutes. 2. Frozen Dinner 3. Rice 4. Frozen Breakfast 5. Frozen Pizza Sensor • R COOKING PROCEDURE oz. 1-2 cups Use medium or long grain rice.
E TO CH CO K The Popcorn quick touch pad lets you pop 3.3, 3.0, 1.75 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn. Pop only one package at a time. Tf you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer's instructions. The Veggies quick touch pad lets you cook potatoes, fresh and frozen vegetables. • Suppose you want to cook frozen veggies. • Suppose you want to pop a 3.3 oz. popcorn. PRESS Step Touch 1.
E TOUCH COOK Snack Menu is for cooking/heating amount of time! foods that take a short Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of beverage, Step Touch PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS/ PRESS STA_ 1"31--1, rl"31"3rlDC_, L-nr_uc 1. snacks <_ 2. sxART i_ D rJ tO i L U I _| plus 30 sec P_Ess START 3. 2 LU,-n I--I 1171-- !-3rl Ji-i-31"31-1- 4. START OCt, cnr_L,_- plus cook 30sec Snacks Time counting down Chart FOOD 1. Beverage AMOUNT 1 - 3 cups PROCEDURE To reheat beverages.
E TOUCH COOK The oven uses low power to melt and soften items. See the following table. • Suppose you want to melt 2 sticks of Butter. PRESS AOAIN FOROPTIONS/ PRESS START I_1|--I I ICI._ 1. melt/soften <_ T i N t IT" TCI7 CI U _ _ Ll't ,-,,,T,-n I- _ '-TK plus 30 sec ,3 ST I_1i--i T i ICL = t'-I! L-IU ITTI--I"_ J _ I_-1_ START COOK plus Time 30 sec Melt/Soften CATEGORY counting down Chart AMOUNT DIRECTION BUTTER 1 or 2 sticks Unwrap and place in microwavable container.
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost Operating Tips The auto defrost feature provides you with the best defrosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide will show you which defrost sequence is recommended for the food you are defrosting. • For best results, remove fish, shell fish, meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package (wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook.
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost Table NOTE: Neat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of the defrost sequence. Meat Settings FOOD SETTING AT BEEP SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEEF Ground Beef, Bulk MEAT Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb. Freeze in ball shape. Ground Beef, Patties MEAT Separate and rearrange. Do not defrost less than 2 oz. patties.
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost Table (Continued) Pou|try Settings FOOD SETTING CHICKEN Whole (up to 6 Ibs) POULTRY Turn over breast side dow_over warm AT BEEP areas with aluminum foil. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Placechicken breast-side up in a microwave safe dish. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Separate pieces and rearrange. Placein a microwave safe dish. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil.
AUTO DEFROST Defrosting Tips •When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the • The length of defrosting time varies according to how net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of solidly the food is frozen. the food minus the container). • The shape of the package affects how quickly food will • Before Starting, make sure to remove any and all metal defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than twist-ties that often come with frozen food bags, and a deep block.
CONVECTION Tips for Convection Cooking This section gives you cooking instructions and procedures for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces. Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Button.
CONVECTION COOKING Convection • Suppose you want to set the convevtion cooking at 350 OF. for 20 minutes without preheating. 1. convection 171-3 I/1-- 4--1171--tl-- T OtT_C _ f_UIT--I J I--I_ ITI--I"i _lqml_--I-_ 2, = TI--1_II7 e CI IIPRessSTART Q _lJU __,_-n F <_ I-m, T __,,tl_1 qITJ--rl t Ct-_ I IL.- START plus 30 sec PRESS START --I1-_, I--I1-_ ©®@® , ,-,-,,-,,-, ¢> _N.f7_7 START I_" U'UU plus CO.
CONVECTION ConvecLion Baking COOKING Guidelines 1. Dark or non-shiny finishes, glass, and pyroceram absorb heat which may result in dry,crisp crusts. 2. Preheating the oven is recommended when baking foods by convection. 3. To prevent uneven heating and save energy, open the oven door to check food as little as possible. Food Breads Cakes Cookies Fruits, Other Desserts Oven Refrigerated Corn Bread Muffins Biscuits Temp. Time, Min.
CONVECTI Convection N COOKING Baking Guidelines Food Pies, Pastries Casseroles Convenience Foods Main Dishes Vegetables (cont'd) Oven Temp. Time, Min.
CONVECTI Meat roasting guidelines for convection N COOKING cooking Oven Temp. Ham Lamb Pork Poultry Seafood Time, IVlin. /lb. Rib roast, bone-in 325°F 23 to 25 Rib roast, boneless 325°F 28 to 33 Tenderloin 300°F 15 to 20 Pot Roast 300°F 30 to 35 Chuck, Rump Roast 300°F 30 to 35 Meat Loaf (2 Ibs.) 400°F 65 to 75 Canned (:I-lb. fully cooked) 325°F 18 to 20 Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) 325°F 18 to 20 Shank (5-lb.
FAST CO Tips for K Fast Cook Fast Cook This section gives you instructions to operate Fast Cool( function. Please read these instructions carefully. Sometimes combination microwave-convection cooking is suggested to get the best cooking results since it shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cool(. This cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. In combination cooking, the convection heat and microwave energy alternate automatically.
FAST COOK Combination Roast Cooking Guide Food Beef Ham Lamb Oven 325°F 10 to 14 Rib roast, boneless Beef Tenderloin 325°F 375°F 10 to 14 Chuck, Rump or Pot Roast 300°F 10 to 14 12 to 22 Canned (3-lb. fully cooked) 300°F 7 to 9 Butt (5-lb. fully cooked) 300°F 7 to 9 Shank (5-lb. fully cooked) 300°F 7 to 9 300°F 13 to 18 300°F 18 to 23 300°F 14 to 19 300°F 19 to 24 375°F 15 to 17 Chicken Pieces (21/2 to 6 Ibs.
CONVENIENT 1.Setting FEATURES Clock (1).Setting The clock can be disabled whenthe microwave is first plugged in and the STOP key is selected. To re-enable the clock follow clock instructions. • Centrel Leek On/Off Suppose you want to turn ON Control Lock Suppose you want to set the clock for 10:59. Step Touch P_EssAOAIN_OnOmlONS/PRESS STA_ Step Touch set 1. clock ,n.nn Cp c,,item _C.uu ,_, Cm 1. user pref T _,.ic __C I--N i_ITNI--II LUIq_I_UL Time of day 2.
CONVENIENT (2).Turning Volume Off/LowiMed/High (3).Setting lb/Kg Suppose you want to toggle weight between pounds & kilograms. Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. • A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. oThree tones signal the end of a Kitchen Timer countdo_. oThree tones signal the end of a cooking cycle. • Weight FEATUR Step user 1. pref Suppose you want to turn audible signal off.
CONVENIENT (4).Setting • De_o Mode FEATUR On/Of Suppose you want to enter Demo mode. 1, user pref P_ESSAaAIN_OnO_ONS/PA_SSSTART 1--17 I_ IT|71--|I LU I q wI_UI._ I 171--1/ LULl", PRESS AGAIN_OROmlONS/ P_ESSSTAnT I_ UL.UI 2. user pref |_ UI q PRESS AG_. FOROPTIONS/ PRESS START 1tl71 I II_tl!-IJ ULUI IC PRESS AGAIN FOR I 171 1 LLIltq OPTIONS/ PRESS _TART 1_171 t I1,_1!-- lwlI--T_ I' ULUI I_ I !_±1 PRESS AGAIN 1tl71 I_ UL user 3.
CONVENIENT I1'11 I "lllll'lllMrlllll 3. Setting Kitchen Timer FEATURES I' IIIIII II 5.Usin_l Cooktop,,,L!_lht Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. You can set up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds The kitchen timer can be used while the microwave oven is running, • Suppose you want to set for three minutes. The pad controls the cooktop light. ]f the light is OFF the first touch of the light pad will turn the light ON (high), second touch NILe (Low)and third touch OFF.
CLEANING Caring for Your AND CARE Microwave Oven In order to ensure that your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water ancl a sponge or son: cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean cloth.
CLEANING Caring for the AND CARE Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often; at least once a month. NOTE:lqodels are shipped for recirculating exhaust (To duct air outside reference the Installation Instructions book included with your microwave.). Some models have a disposable charcoal filter installed to help remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. Grease filters 1.
CLEANING AND CARE RepRacing The Ceektop And even Cavitv Rights The cooktop lights 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. Mounting 5. Lift up the bulb holder. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw for the specific bulb you want to replace. 3. Replace bulb with candelabra-base 4. Plug in microwave The oven cavity 4. Lift the bottom of the charcoal filter. Slide the filter straight out. 30-watt bulb. oven or reconnect power. light 6. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb. 7.
SERVICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the 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 at top above Display.) YES .... NO .... C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.) Is the water in the microwave oven warm? YES .... NO ....
;PECIFICATI SPECiFiCATiONS Overall Dimensions(WXHxD)29 work/Night Light: 7/8"X i6 i3/321iXi5 ii32', 2 bulbs 30w each (incandeScent light Bulbs ) * The International Electrotechnical Commission's standardized method for measuring output wattage. This test method is widely recognized. ** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientifi c and Medical) equipment described in the International Standard CISPRll.
WARRANTY Major Appliance Warranty INFORMATIONS information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. In addition, the magnetron tube of your appliance is covered by a two through five year limited warranty.
