MICROWAVE OVEN TMW-1100NM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. {|yi{t~TXXWWutrvt`wZ\{{hlWX`h{WWO㜵PUGGGY YWX^TXWTY^GGG㝘䟸GXaW\aZW 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. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .................... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION .............................................................................................................. 2 RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (U.S.A ONLY) ........................................................................ 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 3 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................. 4 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 5 FEATURES DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 6 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES ........................................................................................................................... 8 HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD .................................................................................................................. 8 CONVERSION CHARTS .................................................................................................................................... 8 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 9 COOKING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................................................................ 10 COMMERCIAL MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING GUIDE ............................................................................... 11 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN .......................................................................................................... 12 CARE AND CLEANING .................................................................................................................................... 12 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY .................................................................................................... 13 ARCING ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE .............................................................................................................. 14 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ........................................................................................................................ 15 1 {|yi{t~TXXWWutrvt`wZ\{{hlWX`h{WWO㜵PUGGGX YWX^TXWTY^GGG㝘䟸GXaW\aZW 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. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: 12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE when paper, plastic, or other com-bustible materials MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1. are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. 13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags only to properly grounded outlet. before placing bag in oven. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door 3. closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power 14. Install or locate this appliance only in accor- cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker dance with the provided installation instructions. panel. 15. Some products such as whole eggs and d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not sealed containers - for example, closed glass leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in jars-are able to explode and should not be heated the cavity when not in use. in this oven. 17. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive 16. Use this appliance only for its intended use chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive Vapours from such corrosive chemicals may interact chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of with the contact and springs of the safety interlock oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry switches thereby rendering them inoperable. food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 18. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. 17. As with any appliance, close supervision is Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth necessary when used by children. after each use. If you leave grease or fat 18. Do not operate this appliance if it has a anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, damaged cord or plug, if it is not working smoke or even catch fire when next using properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. the oven. 19. This appliance should be serviced only by 19. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you qualified service personnel. cannot control the temperature and doing so Contact nearest authorized service facility may lead to overheating and fire. for examination, repair or adjustment. 20. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be 10. Do not cover or block any openings on the overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing appliance. to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is 11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this removed from the microwave oven is not always product near water — for example, near a kitchen present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A similar locations. SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 1 Do not overheat the liquid. 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or 2 Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it counter. 3 Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes 4 After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the together on closing the door, use only mild, non- container. abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil soft cloth. into the container. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 {|yi{t~TXXWWutrvt`wZ\{{hlWX`h{WWO㜵PUGGGY YWX^TXWTY^GGG㝘䟸GXaW\aZW RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (U.S.A ONLY) 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. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings. • Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. • Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver. • Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. • Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits. THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,