MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .3 USING YOUR OVEN PEB7227 PES7227 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Time and Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Microwave Terms .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance. Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on page 5.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING OPERATING As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not operator the oven without the turntable in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 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.
USING YOUR OVEN Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts 1 Door Latches 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 3 Convenience Guide 4 Touch Control Panel Display 5 Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. 6 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 7 Removable Turntable Support.
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. SENSOR AUTO COOK TIME MUTE WEIGHT DEFROST TIMER MELT/SOFTEN LOCK Sensor Cooking Healthy Menu Melt/ Soften Weight/Time Reheat Potato Popcorn Beverage Defrost USING YOUR OVEN Controls Vegetable Express Cook Add 30 Sec Timer On/Off Cook Time Power Level Cancel Off Set Clock Start Pause Clock Display Sound Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Control buttons’ functions are explained on the following pages. 49-40780 Rev.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Cook Time or Express Cook the power level may also be changed during the cooking. 1. Press Cook Time and enter cooking time. 2. Press the Power Level button and select power level 1-10. 3. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking.
Cook Time Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 1. Press Cook Time. 2. Enter cooking time. 3. The power level is automatically set to 10, but if you want to reduce it, press Power Level, then select a level from 1 to 9. 4. Press Start/Pause. You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press Start/Pause to resume cooking. USING YOUR OVEN About the features Multi-Stage Cooking At most 2 stages can be set for cooking.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Cooking Guide for Cook Time NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. In 1¼-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time. In 1-qt. casserole. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min., Med-High (7) 4 to 7 min. Beans (fresh green) (frozen green) (frozen lima) 1 lb. cut in half 10-oz. package 10-oz. package 10 to 14 min. 4 to 8 min. 4 to 8 min.
Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. 1. Press Defrost twice (display must show Time Defrost). 2. Enter defrosting time. 3. Press Start/Pause.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half of time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) 1 to 5 min. Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time from 1-6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1-6) for 1-6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press Power Level and enter 1-10. NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to pads 1-6 only. Add 30 Sec It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Be sure to let the oven cool down for 5-10 minutes before starting the next sensor cook.
Reheat (Sensor Feature) The Reheat feature reheats 8-24 ounces of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. 1. Place covered food in the oven. Press Reheat. The display will show REH. Press Start. 2. When the Reheat cycle is almost complete, the control will beep and display the remaining seconds until the Reheat cycle is complete. If you open the door during the Reheat cycle, the oven will turn off and the display will show ERR.
USING YOUR OVEN About the features Healthy Menu Use Healthy Menu feature to cook healthy food choices by servings or with sensor. 1. Place food in the oven and press Healthy Menu pad. 2. Enter the food code. See Cooking Guide for Healthy Menu for codes. Cooking Guide for Healthy Menu Feature Note: Use power level 10 unless otherwise noted. Enter Code Food Choice 1 Rice Weight Setting 1-4 Servings (Power Level 7 for 1 Serving) 3. Enter the number of servings (1-4) for codes 1-3.
Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “END” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the Cancel/Off button. Lock Controls You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold Cancel/Off for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, “LOC” will appear in the display.
USING YOUR OVEN 18 Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Ŷ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Ŷ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Ŷ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Ŷ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Ŷ plates or dishes with a metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen.
Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT COME ON A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START Door not securely closed. Start/Pause must be pressed after entering cooking selection.
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