WINIA Electronics 7NF15MO1000 MICROWAVE OVEN User Manual Users manual

Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corporation MICROWAVE OVEN Users manual

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Table of ContentsIntroduction................................................................... 1Safety Instructions..................................................... 2-3Installation Recommendations.................................... 4Control Panel.............................................................. 5-6Oven Features at a Glance........................................... 7Operating Basics ...................................................... 8-12Special Features...................................................... 12-17Care and Cleaning................................................. 18-20Questions and Answers............................................. 21Before You Call............................................................ 22Warranty ...................................................................... 23Microwave OvenUse and Care ManualKOT-150S
1Intr oductionCongratulations on your purchase of an over-the-rangemicrowave oven. For best results, we suggest reading thisguide carefully. You will find instructions on the properoperation and maintenance of your microwave.A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the dooropen since open-door operation can result inharmful exposure to microwave energy. It isimportant not to defeat or tamper with the safetyinterlocks.B. Do not place any object between the oven frontface and the door o rallow soil or cleaner residueto accumulat on sealing surfaces.C. Do not operate th oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven door closeproperly and that there is no damage to the: (1)door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken orloosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired byanyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TOE XCESSIVEMICROW AVE ENERG Y
211. Read all instructions before using the appliance.12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only toproperly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS” on page 4.14. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with theprovided installation instructions. Do not mount over asink.15. This over-the-range oven was designed for use overranges no wider than 30 inches. It may be installedover both gas and electric cooking equipment.16. For best operation, plug this appliance into its ownelectrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights,blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.17. Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers - for example, closed jars - may explode andshould not be heated in this oven. In rare instances,poached eggs have been known to explode. Coverpoached eggs and allow standing time of one minutebefore cutting into them.18. Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes,sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and othergiblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should bepierced to allow steam to excape during cooking.“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plasticbags should be slit, pierced or ventd.19. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or nearthe oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.10. Use this appliance only for its internded use asdescribed in this manual. Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type ofoven is specifically designed to heat, cook or defrostfood. It is not designed for industrial, laboratory orcommercial use. it is intended for home use only.11. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen use by children.12. Donot operate this appliance if it has a damaged cordor plug, if it is not working properly or if it has beendamaged or dropped.13. This appliance should be serviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. contact nearest authorized servicefacility for examination, repair or adjustment.14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.15. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not usethis product near water - for example, near a kitchensink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, andthe like.16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.17. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.19. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that cometogether on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge orsoft cloth.20. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance ifpaper, plastic or other combustible materials areplaced inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoidusing recycled paper products. Do not usenewspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Suchproducts sometimes contain impurities which couldignite.b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bagsbefore placing in oven.c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep ovendoor closed, turn oven off and disconnect the powercord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuitbreaker panel.d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paperproducts, cooking utensils or food in the oven whennot in use.e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approvedpopcorn popper or in a commercial packagerecommended especially for microwave ovens.... moreImportant Safety InstructionsWWAARRNNIINNGG----To reduce the risk of burns,electric shock, fire, injury to persons orexposure to excessive microwave energy:
3f. Do not overcook potatoes. They may dehydrate andcatch fire.g. Do not use for drying clothes, linens, newspaper orsimilar non-food type items.21. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an emptyutensil to avoid damage to the voen and danger of fire.22. Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed toclose tightly and seal properly for safe operation.Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges.23. To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DONOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD insidethe oven cavity.24. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especiallycylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheatedand splash out with a loud noise. For best results, stirthe liquid several times before heating. Always stirliquids several times between reheatings.25. Read and follow specific microwave ovenpreparation instructions on food packages orcontainers (especially baby food). Above all, this is acooking appliance designed to prepare food.26. Use only cooking utensils and accessories made for usein the microwave and specifically described in thismanual.27. Microwave oven manufacturesrs do not recommenddeep fat frying or frying in a microwave oven. Hot oilcan damage oven parts and utensils and even result insking burns.28. Plastic wrap: Use only those types designed formicrowave oven use and avoid forming an air-tightseal. Fold back a small corner or cut a small slit toallow steam to excape.29. Stay near the appliance while it is in use and checkcooking progress frequently. Leaving the applianceunattended may reslut in overcooked food and possiblya fire in your oven.30. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend toboil over more rapidly than foods containing lessmoisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care andCleaning section for insturctions on how to clean theinside of the oven.31. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwavingunless the thermometer is designed or recommendedfor use in the microwave oven.32. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking isvery useful, but should be used carefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant ofovercooking conditions as are glass or ceramicmaterials and may soften or char if subjected to shortperiods of overcooking. In longer exposures toovercooking, the food and cookware could ignite. Forthese reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only anduse them in strict compliance with the cookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subjectempty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permitchildren to use plastic cookware without completesupervision.33. Do not stor anythig directly on top of the microwaveoven surface when the oven is in operation.34. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than3/4” deep; remove top foil cover and return tray to box.When using metal in microwave oven, keep metal atleast 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.35. Do not defrost frozen beverages in harrow neckedbottles.36. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferredfrom the heated food. Potholders may be needed tohandle the cookware.37. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffinwax will not melt in a microwave oven because itallows microwaves to pass through it.38. Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near the oven.39. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful whenopening containers of hot food, including popcornbags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possibleinjury, direct steam away from hands and face.40. Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow agease to buildup on the hood or the filter.41. Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Corrosivecleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, maydamage the filter.42. Whjen flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fanoff. The fan, if operating may spread the flame.Important Safety Instructions cont.S AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4Remove all packing materials both outside and inside theoven before using the oven. The oven requires freemovement of air for proper operation. Do NOT block airvents located by the top air grill and underneath the oven.Grounding InstructionsThis appliance must be grounded. In the event of anelectrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by providing an escape wire for the electriccurrent. This appliance is equipped with a cord having agrounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must beplugged into a 120v, 15amp. outlet that is properly installedand grounded.Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if thegrounding instructions are not completely understood or ifdoubt exists as to whether the appliance is properlygrounded.Where standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered,it is your personal reponsibility and obligation to have itreplaced with a properly grounded three-prong wallreceptacle.Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third(ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapterplug with this appliance. See pages 1 and 2 of theInstallation Manual for acceptable extension cordspecifications.Interfer ence NoteMicrowave ovens generate radio frequency energy duringoperation and if not installed properly may causeinterference to radio and television reception. You candetermine if this unit is causing interference by turning iton and off while the interference is occurring. Ifinterference occurs, it may be corrected by one or more ofthe following measures:◆clean door and seal surfaces of the oven;◆reorient the television or radio receiving antenna;◆the oven with respect to the television or radioreceiver, and/or◆Plugthe oven into a different oulet so that it and thetelevision or radio receiver are on different circuits.If the interference persists, you may want to consult anexperienced redio/television technician for additionalInstallation RecommendationsCooking appliances installed under the microwave ovenmay, under some heavy usage conditions, causetemperatures high enough to overheat some internal partsof the microwave oven.To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fanis designed to automatically turn on at a low speed ifexcessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fancannot be manually turned off, but it will automaticallyturn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan maystay on for up to an hour after the range and microwaveoven controls have been turned off.Automatic Fan Pr otection fe ature◆Make sure all cokware used in your microwave oven issuitale for microwaving. Most glass cooking dishes,measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or chinadinnerware, which does not have metallic trim or glazewith metallic sheen, can be used.◆If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use thistest: Place in teh oven the dish you are testing and aglass measuring cup filled with one cup of water. Set themeasuring cup either in or next to the dish.Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it shouldnot be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cooland only the water in the cup heats, then the dish ismicrowave-safe.◆Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be usedto cover dishes in order to retain moisture and preventspattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam canescape.Microw aving TipsWWAARRNNIINNGG----Improper use of the groundingplug can result in a risk of electric shock.
511. DISPLAY - Displays time of day, time or temperatureduring cooking functions, power level being used,cooking mode and instructions.12. POPCORN - Touch this pad to cook prepackagedmicrowave popcorn weighing 1.75 or 3.5 ounces. Theoven will start automatically. (Page 12)13. BEVERAGE - Touch this pad to reheat a beverage.The oven will start automatically. (Page 13)14. FAVORITE CHOICE - Touch this pad to recallthree cooking instructions placed in memory and toprogram sound level of signals, scroll speed anddisable clock display. (Page 13)15. BAKED POTATO - Touch this pad to cook 1-4potatoes. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13)16. DINNER PLATE - Touch this pad to reheat a dinnerplate full of chilled leftovers. (Page 13)17. FROZEN PIZZA - Touch this pad to heat frozenpizza. The oven will start automatically. (Page 13)18. FROZEN VEGETABLE - Touch this pad to cookfrozen vegetables. The oven will start automatically.(Page 14)19. SENSOR COOK - Will automatically compute themicrowave power and cook time. Refer to SensorCook Guide. (Page 14)10. COOK TIME - Microwave for a selected amount oftime.◆Power Level 10 (High) is automatic but lower heatlevels may be programmed. (Page 8)11. AUTO DEFROST - Touch this pad and enter foodweight, then START. The oven automatically setspower levels and defrosting time. (Page 10)12. ADD MINUTE - Touch this pad for 1 minute of cooktime, to add 1 minute of cook time as the timer iscounting down or for an “instant on” for 1 minute.(Page 9)13. POWER - Touch this pad if you want to change fromantomatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking. (Page8-9)14. NUMBER PADS - Touch these pads to enter cookingtime, defrosting time, time of day, power level or foodweights for Auto Defrost. 15. WARM - Touch tims pad and safel keep food warmfor up to 30 minutes. (Page 13)16. KITCHEN TIMER - This feature uses nomicrowave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as aholding period after defrost or as a delay timer beforetime cooking. (Page 9)17. TURNTABLE - Touch this pad to turn the turntableon and off. (Page 16)18. CLOCK - Touch this pad to enter time of day orcheck time of day while microwaving. (Page 8)19. STOP/CLEAR - When touched once, it pauses theoven operation. When touched twice, it shuts off theoven and erases all sttings (except time of day).20. START - After all selections are made, touch this padto start the oven or timer.21. Vent Fan - Touch High, Low, or Off for the differentfan speeds. (Page 17)22. LIGHT - Touch On to turn on the surface light.Touch Night to turn on the night light. (Page 17)The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger.It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.Touch Control Panel
6◆Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound.◆When STOP/CLEAR Pad is touched during oven operation, the oven willstop, however, all programmed information is retained. To clear allinformation, touch the STOP/CLEAR Pad again.NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on model.
7O ven Fe atures at a Glance2954676083111. DOOR HANDLE - Pull to open door. Door must besecurely latched for oven to operate.12. DOOR LATCHES13. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD - Screen allowscooking to be viewed while keeping microwavesconfined in oven.14. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL and DIGITALDISPLAY - For detailed information on each feature,see Touch Control Panel section, page 5.15. HOOD CONTROLSVent Fan - Press High, Low or OffLight - Press On, Night or Off16. GREASE FILTERS17. COOKTOP LIGHT18. TURNTABLE - Composed of glass tray and rollerguide. The roller guide is placed first in the bottom ofthe microwave and supports the glass tray. Both partsmust be in place when using the microwave oven.19. DATA PLATE - Located on the inside wall of themicrowave oven.10. OVEN SHELF - May be used when cooking morethan one item at a time.
8Operating BasicsTime-of-Day Clock◆Afer plugging in the oven or after a power outage, theDisply will scroll “TOUCH CLOCK PAD TO ENTERTIME OF DAY”. Touch the STOP/CLEAR Pad andset the clock following the directions above.◆The “time-of-day” clock is a 12 hour clock.◆If set, the time of day will always be displayed whenno other cooking function is being used.◆The time of day retruns to the current time when theoven turns off.Cook Time/Pow er Level◆Start with the shortest recommended time and addmore time as needed.◆Check the food as it cooks.◆The oven door can be opened any time duringoperation. It will automatically stop and maintain thetime setting until the door is closed and the STARTPad is touched again.◆If the START Pad is touched and the oven does notoperate, check the area between the door and door sealfor obstructions. The oven will not start until the dooris completely closed.Basic Instructions1. Touch the CLOCK Pad. “CLOCK--ENTER TIME”Will be displayed.2. Set the time of day by touching the appropriatenumbers. The selected time appears and “PRESSCLOCK AGIN” will be displayed.3. Touch the CLOCK Pad again. The colon will flash.Basic Instructions1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. “ENTER COOKINGTIME” Will be displayed.2. Enter the cooking time by using the number pads.For example, for 5 minutes touch number 5, 0, 0. Theselected time and “PRESS START” will bedisplayed.3. Touch the START Pad again. “COOK TIME” andselected time will be displayed.◆The cooking time will appear in the Displaywindow.◆The oven will start cooking and time countdownwill begin.◆The oven will stop automatically when the time isdone and beep three times.◆When the cook time ends, “END COOK” appearsin the Display.Note . . .◆ Full power is automatic. If you wish to use adifferent power level, touch the POWER Pad beforetouching START Pad. “POWER LEVEL IS HI[10]. TOUCH 1-9 FOR NEW POWER LEVEL.PRESS START” will be displayed. Enter the powerlevel desired by touching the appropriate numberpad. The selected power level and “PRESS START”will be displayed. (See Cooking Guide on page 9).
9Operating BasicsPow er Level Cooking GuideThe power levels on your microwave oven can becompared to the surface units on a range. High (powerlevel 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and givesyou 100% power.Each power level gives you microwave energy for a certainpercent of time, for example, power level 7 is microwaveenergy 70% of the time. Most of your cooking will be doneon High (Power Level 10). a lower sutting will cook moreevenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotatingthe food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture orappearance if one of the lower settings is used. You maywish ot use a lower level when cooking foods that have atendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. Cookingtimes will increase as power level decreases.Kitchen Timer◆The timer can be programmed up to 99 minutes and 99seconds.◆Three beeps signal the end of the timing operation.◆To stop the timer once it has started, touch theSTOP/CLEAR Pad twice. Display will return to thetime of day or cooking program.◆The timer cannot be set while cooking.◆The door must be shut for the timer to operate.Power Level Best UsesHigh 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,boiling liquids.Medium 7 Gentle cooking of meat andpoultry, baking casserolesand reheating.Medium 5 Slow cooking andtenderizing for stewsand less tender cuts of meat.Low 3 Defrosting, simmering,delicate sauces.Warm 1 Keeping food warm withoutovercookin, softeningbutter.A dd MinuteThe ADD MINUTE Pad provides a convenient way toheat foods at full power with one touch of a pad or add anextra minute to your cooking cycle while in progress. The microwave starts automatically after the pad istouched.ADD MINUTE cannot be used with ONE TOUCHCOOKING FUNCTIONS, SENSOR COOK, AUTODEFROST, KITCHEN TIMER, FAVORITE CHOICEor WARM.Each time the pad is touched the oven will add 1 minute tothe time up to 99 minutes.Basic Instructions1. Touch the ADD MINUTE Pad. The Display willshow“PRESS AGAIN TO ADD MIN”.Basic Instructions1. Touch the KITCHEN TIMER Pad. The Displaywill show “ENTER TIME”.2. Enter desired time. The Display will show theselected time and “PRESS START”.3. Touch the START Pad. The Display will show“TIMER” and selected time.
10A uto DefrostUse the defrost setting for defrosting meats, poultry andfish from .5 pounds to 6.5 pounds.* Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound.See Conversion Chart below.During defrosting, the oven will beep a series of shortbeeps to signal that the food needs to be turned orrearranged. “TURN FOOD OVER” will be displayed.Oven will continue operation if food is not turned orrearranged. Three beeps signal the end of defrosting.“END DEFROST” appears in the Display.Defrost by TimeBasic Instructions1. ◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad once formeat. “MEAT DEFROST--ENTER FOODWEIGHT IN LBS” Will be displayed.◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pan twice forpoultry. “POULTRY DEFROST--ENTER FOODWEIGHT IN LBS” will be displayed.◆ Touch the AUTO DEFROST Pad three timesfor fish. “FISH DEFROST-ENTER FOODWEIGHT IN LBS” will be displayed.2. Touch number pads to enter the weight. *Thedefrosting time and power levels are automaticallycalculated.3. Touch the START Pad. “DEFROST TIME” andtime appear in the Display.Basic Instructions1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. “ENTERCOOKING TIME” Will be displayed.2. Enter defrosting time desired.3. Touch the POWER Pad. “POWER LEVEL IS HI[10]” will be displayed.4. Touch NUMBER “3” Pad. “PL-30 PRESSSTART” will be displayed.5. Touch the START Pad.Note . . .◆ Three short beeps indicate an incorrect entry.◆ See page 11 for additional defrosting tips for bothAuto and Time Defrost.C o nversion ChartIt weight is inounces-1 to 2-oz.3 to 4-oz.5-oz.6 to 7-oz.8-oz.9 to 10-oz.11 to 12-oz.13-oz.14 to 15-oz.then weight is convertedto tenths-of-a-pound.0.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.9
11Defrost by Time Guide (Pow er Level 3)Operating BasicsItems and Weight Defrosting Standing Procedures and TechniquesTime TimeBeefGround Beef/1 lb. 10-12 min. 5 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork.Ground Beef/2 lbs. 18-20 min. 8-12 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork.Beef Roast, boneless/3 lbs. 26-28 min. 7-10 min. Turn over part way. Shield ends or thinner areas with foil.Steaks/1” thick 7-8 min. 5-7 min. Separate and rearrange once.PorkPork Roast, boneless/3 lbs. 20-22 min. 10-15 min. Turn over part way. shield ends or thinner areas with foil.Pork Chops/1 lb. 7-8 min. 5-7 min. Separate and rearrange once.Ground Pork/1 lb. 10-12 min. 5-7 min. Break apart and remove thawed portions with fork.Spareribs/11/2lbs. 15-16 min. 5-7 min. Turn meat over and rearrange, separate once.PoultryWhole Chicken/3 lbs. 20-22 min. 10-15 min. Turn chicken over. shield wing tips, leg ends and breastareas with foil. Breast side down.Chicken Breasts boneless/1 lb. 7-8 min. 5-7 min. Separate and rearrange once.Chicken Thighs/2 lbs. 18-23 min. 8-13 min. Separate and rearrange once.FishFish Fillets/1 lb. 10-11 min. 5-7 min. Separate and rearrange once. Shield as needed.General Defrosting Tips1. Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allowcooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap andtray. Place food on a microwave-safe rack in a dish.2. Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begindefrosting rasts fat-side-down.3. The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than adeep block.4. Auto Defrost is programmed for specific weights.Defrost results will be affected if you enter an incorrectweight.5. Auto Defrost is programmed for frozen food at 0˚ F. Iffood is stored at a higher temperature, expect shorterdefrost times.6. After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food.You may wish to turn over, break apart, rearrange orremove thawed portions of the food.7. During Auto Defrost, the oven will prompt you toturn the food over. At this point, open oven door andcheck the food. Follow the techniques listed below foroptimum defrost results. Then, close oven door, touchthe START Pad to complete defrosting.◆ Turn Over: Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts,hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.◆ Rearrange: Break apart or separate steaks, chops,hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafoodpieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.◆ Shield: Use small strips of aluminum foil to protectthin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such aschicken wings. To prevent arching, do not allow foilto come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.◆ Remove: To prevent cooking, thawed portions shouldbe removed from the oven at this point. This mayshorten defrost time for foods weighing less than 3-lbs.8. After defrosting, allow food to stand 5 to 10 minutes ifthere are any icy areas. If large solid roasts, such assirloin tip or rump roasts, are not completely thawedafter standing, return roast to oven and program AutoDefrost for 1 lb.
12Tw o Stage CookingThis feature lets you program two sequential operationssuch as defrosting and cooking or cooking using two different power levels. It automatically changes powersettings and cooking time.◆ Three beeps signal the end of cooking. “END COOK”appears in the Display.◆ The audible beep between stages can serve as areminder to add foods or ingredients.* Skip steps 3 and 4 or 7 and 8 if full power is desired.◆ The POPCORN Pad has been automatically set for thecorrect cook time for a 3.5 oz. or 1.75 oz. bag ofpopcorn.◆ Listen as the popcorn pops and stop the microwavewhen the popping slows down to 3 seconds apart.◆ Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse a bag.◆ Pop only one package at a time.Basic Instructions1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. “ENTER COOKINGTIME” will be displayed.2. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter thecooking time. The selected time and “PRESS START”will be displayed.3. Touch the POWER Pad. *”POWER LEVEL IS HI[10]. TOUCH 1-9 FOR NEW POWER LEVEL--PRESS4. Touch the number pad for the power level youdesire.*The selected power level and “PRESSSTART” will be displayed.5. Touch the COOK TIME Pad again. “ENTERSECOND COOKING TIME” will be displayed.6. Touch the appropriate number pads to enter thecooking time for the second stage of cooking. Theselected time and “PRESS START” will be displayed.7. Touch the POWER Pad. *“POWER LEVEL IS HI[10]. TOUCH 1-9 FOR NEW POWER LEVEL--PRESS START” will be displayed.8. Touch the number pad for the power level you desire.*The selected power level and “PRESS START” willbe displayed.9. Touch the START Pad.PopcornSpecial Fe aturesBasic Instructions1. Touch the POPCORN Pad once for 3.5 oz.package. The Display will show “3.50 OZ BAG OFPOPCORN” or2. Touch the POPCORN Pad twice for 1.75 oz.package. The Display will show “1.75 OZ BAG OFPOPCORN”. CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is a differentweight than the recommended weight, do not use thePOPCORN Pad. Inadequate popping or a fire mayoccur. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
13◆ The programmed time (3:00) will show in the Display.◆ Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of theplate.◆ Place delicate foods in the center of the plate.◆ Cover the plate with wax paper to hold steam aroundmost foods except rare meats or vegetables with crispexteriors.Dinner PlateSpecial Fe aturesBasic Instructions1. Touch the DINNER PLATE Pad. The Dispay willshow “DINNER PLATE”◆ The programmed time (3:00) will show in the Display.◆ Place meat and dense vegetables to the outside of theplate.◆ Place delicate foods in the center of the plate.◆ Cover the plate with wax paper to hold steam aroundmost foods except rare meats or vegetables with crispexteriors.Favorite ChoiceTo Program Favorite choice Setting:1. Touch the COOK TIME Pad. Enter cooking time. 2. Touch the Power Pad.3. enter power level. Example “5” for 50% power level.4. Touch the FAVORITE CHOICE Pad.5. Touch the STOP/CLEAR Pad to place in memory.When a program has been entered, “MEMO” will appearin the Display to let you know that the program has beenentered.To Change Favorite Choice Setting:◆ Touch and hold FAVORITE CHOICE Pad for 3seconds or until a beep sounds. Display shows“PROG 1”. Previously set information will be erased.◆ Follow previous steps 1-5 to program new settings.To Use Favorite Choice:1. Put food in oven and close door.2. Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad. “PROG 1” willappear in the Display.◆ To select program 2 or 3 press FAVORITE CHOICEPad until desired program number appears in theDisplay.3. Touch the START Pad.WarmBasic Instructions1. Touch the WARM Pad. The Display will show“WARM--PRESS START”.2. Touch the START Pad.◆ The programmed time (3:00) will show in the Display.◆ Time set is for a 6.0 - 7.5 oz. pizza.◆ Cook only one pizza at a time.◆ Follow manufacturer’s directions.◆ Use only frozen pizza labeled microwaveable.◆ If cheese pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a fewseconds longer.Frozen PizzaBasic Instructions1. Touch the FROZEN PIZZA Pad. The Display willshow “PIZZA”BeverageBasic Instructions1. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad once for 1 cup (7oz.)/mug. The Display will show “1 CUP”.2. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad twice for 2 cups (14oz.)/mugs. The Display will show “2 CUPS”.3. Touch the BEVERAGE Pad three times for 3 cups(21 oz.)/mugs. The Display will show “3CUPS”.NOTE: Repeat steps 1-5 for FAVORITE CHOICEPrograms 2 and 3.Baked PotatoBasic Instructions1. Touch the BAKED POTATO Pad:◆ once for 1 medium potato (7 oz.)◆ twice for 2 medium potatoes (14 oz.)◆ three times for 3 medium potatoes (21 oz.)◆ four times for 4 medium potatoes (28 oz.)◆ The Display will show “1 EA-POTATO” “2 EA-POTATO”, “ 3 EA-POTATO” or “4 EA-POTATO”
14Frozen VegetableBasic Instructions1. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad once for 8oz. frozen vegetable. The Display will show “8OZ--FRZ-VEG”2. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad twice for10 oz. frozen vegetable. The Display will show “10OZ--FRZ-VEG”.3. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad threetimes for 16 oz. frozen vegetable. The Display willshow “16 OZ--FRZ-VEG”.4. Touch the FROZEN VEGETABLE Pad four timesfor 20 oz. frozen vegetable. The Display will show“20 OZ--FRZ-VEG”.* See the following chart or the Cooking Guide Label onthe front of the oven cavity.◆SENSOR COOK will automatically customize the cooktime for food in four categories - soup, fresh vegetables,muffins and fish fillets.Cooking Tips and Te chniques◆ For best results, cover container with plastic wrap andturn back one edge of the wrap to form a 1/2-inch slotwhere steam can escape.◆ After cooking fresh vegetables, allow 3-5 minutes ofstand time before serving. This will allow the food tofinish cooking without overcooking.◆ When preparing fresh vegetables, add 1/2 cup of waterper 1/2 pound of fresh vegetables.Sensor Cook GuideTOUCH DISPLAYFOOD SENSOR COOK QUANTITYPAD GUIDE“SOUP--Soup Once PRESS 8-32 oz.START”Fresh “FRS VEG--Twice PRESS 4-16 oz.Vegetables START”Three “MUFFIN--Muffins PRESS 2-8 ea.Times START”Fish Four “FISH--PRESS 4-16 oz.Fillets Times START”To Program Favorite Choice Signal Sound, ScrollSpeed and Clock Display:Touch FAVORITE CHOICE Pad four times “PROG-4SELECT TYPE ENTER 1-5” will be displayed.To Change Signal Sound:◆ Touch number pad 1. “BUZZER ON” will be displayed.Touch STOP.CLEAR Pad.◆ Touch number pad 2. “BUZZER OFF” and “MUTE”will be displayed. “MUTE” will remain in the Displayuntil the buzzer is turned on. Touch STOP/CLEARPad.To Change Scroll Speed:◆ Touch number pad 3. “HIGH SCROLL SPEED” will bedisplayed. Touch STOP/CLEAR Pad.◆ Touch number pad 4. “NORMAL SCROLL SPEED”will be displayed. Touch STOP/CLEAR Pad.To Turn Clock Display On/Off:◆ Touch number pad 5. Signal will sound and the Displaywill go blank. To recall the time of day, touch theSTART Pad and the current time of day will bedisplayed for 10 seconds.Sensor CookBasic Instructions1. Touch the SENSOR COOK Pad until the desiredfood is displayed.*2. Touch the START Pad.
15A uto StartThe AUTO START feature allows you to program youroven to begin cooking at a preset time of day - up to adelay of 11 hours and 59 minutes. You can program twosequential operations using two different power levels.To Check Auto start Time:Touch the CLOCK Pad. The programmed AUTO STARTtime and “AUTO START COOKING TIME---” willappear in the Display.Tips on setting Auto Start:◆Before setting, check that the correct time of day isdisplayed.◆If you hear the fan start when you touch the STARTPad, you have not set the oven properly. Touch theSTOP/CLEAR Pad and start over.Mor or Less TimeAdjustmentYou may increase or decrease any of the pre-set settings forthe ONE TOUCH COOKING FEATURES if you prefermore or less cooking time.To Adjust the Pre-set Settings:1. Touch the POWER Pad once to increase the time by 20seconds or twice to decrease the time by 20 seconds.2. Touch the desired ONE TOUCH COOKING Pad.* If you wish to cook with one Stage, omit steps 5, 6, 7 & 8.** The oven will start cooking at the set time. If the door isopened before the start time is reached, touch theSTART Pad to resume the AUTO START option.◆The AUTO START feature cannot be used with thefollowing option: POPCORN, FROZEN PIZZA,BEVERAGE, FROZEN VEGETABLE, DINNERPLATE, BAKED POTATO, WARM, ADDMINUTE, KITCHEN TIMER, FAVORITECHOICE, AUTO DEFROST and SENSOR COOK.◆Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeastwhen using AUTO START. They will not rise properly.◆Warning: Do not use foods that will spoil while waitingfor cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs,cream soups and cooked meats or fish. Any food thathas to wait for cooking to start should be very cold orfrozen before it is put in the oven. Unfrozen foodsshould never stand more than two hours before cookingstarts.Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more thantwo hours after end of cooking cycle.Special Fe aturesBasic Instructions11. Touch COOK TIME Pad.12. Enter the cooking time.*13. Touch the POWER Pad.14. Enter the power level.15. Touch COOK TIME Pad.16. Enter the cooking time.17. Touch the POWER Pad.18. Enter the power level.19. Touch COOK Pad.10. Enter the clock time you want the oven to start.11. Touch the START Pad.**
16T urntab le On/OffFor best cooking results, leave the turntable on. Whenusing larger dishes, it can be turned off.◆Press TURNTABLE Pad to turn the turntable on or off.◆Display will show the T/T OFF indicator light.◆TURNTABLE cannot be turned off with the followingoptions:POPCORN, BEVERAGE, BAKEDPOTATO, DINNER PLATE, FROZEN PIZZA,FROZEN VEGETABLE, AUTO COOK.Control LockoutThe oven operation can be locked to prevent themicrowave from accidentally being turned on. All ovenfunctions can be locked.To Set:Touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR Pad for three seconds.The Display shows “LOCKED” and the oven beeps.To Cancel:Touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR Pad for three seconds. “LOCKED” disappears from the Display and the ovenbeeps.O ven ShelfThe oven shelf gives you extra space when cooking inmore than one container at the same time. (Seeillustrations below.)◆Do not cook with the shelf on the microwave floor. Thiscould damage the microwave.◆Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. Theshelf could overheat.◆Use a pot holders when handling the shelf aftercooking. It may be hot.◆Do not use the shelf when popping popcorn.
17Special Fe aturesNote . . .◆ If the temperature gets too hot around the microwaveoven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood willautomatically turn on the Low setting to protect theoven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven.When this occurs, the Fan Off Pad will not turn thefan off.◆ If both the fan and light are operating and theKITCHEN TIMER Pad is touched and held, boththe fan and light will be controlled by the timer. TheDisplay will alternate between “FAN” and “LIGHT”one time.◆ Canceling the timer will cause the timer to shut off;however, canceling the timer will not cancel the fan.The fan will continue to operate until turned off.Note . . .◆ If both the fan and light are operating and theKITCHEN TIMER Pad is touched and held, boththe fan and light will be controlled by the timer. TheDisplay will alternate between “FAN” and “LIGHT”one time.◆ Canceling the timer will cause the timer to shut off;however, canceling the timer will not cancel thelight. The light will continue to operate until turnedoff.Using the Vent Fa nThe three pads on the bottom left of the control panelcontrol the 2-speed FAN.1. Choose fan speed.◆Touch High Pad or Low Pad. The Display will scroll“FAN ON HIGH” or “FAN ON LOW”.2. Turn off fan when desired.◆Touch Off Pad.To Set Fan to Run for a Specific Time:1. Start fan by touching High Pad or Low Pad.2. Program run time.◆Touch the KITCHEN TIMER Pad and hold for 3seconds. Display will show “FAN”.3. Enter desired time.4. Touch the START Pad.To Cancel Timer:◆Touch STOP/CLEAR Pad twice.Using the Cooktop LightThe three pads on the bottom right of the control panelcontrol the cooktop light.1. Choose light.◆Touch On Pad or Night Pad. The Display will scroll“LIGHT ON” or “NIGHT LIGHT”.2. Turn off light when desired.◆Touch Off Pad.To Set Light to be on for a Specific Time:1. Turn on light by touching On Pad or Night Pad.2. Program “ON” time.◆Touch the KITCHEN TIMER Pad and hold for 3seconds. Display will show “LIGHT”.3. Enter desired time.4. Touch the START Pad.To Cancel Timer:◆Touch STOP/CLEAR Pad twice.
18Care and CleaningNote . . .◆ Do not spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto asurface. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth orsponge and then clean.◆ Do not use abrasive cleaners, oven cleaners, abrasivecleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch ordull oven surfaces.◆ Do not remove or insert knife around the stirrercover to clean, it may damage the cover or affect thecooking performance of your oven.Microw ave Oven InteriorThe oven interior should be cleaned after each use with adamp cloth to keep it free from grease and soil buildup.Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad.When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door andoven theat come together when the door is closed, use onlymild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with asponge or soft cloth.Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the oven byboiling a solution of one cup of water and severaltablespoons of lemon juice in the oven for 5-7 minutes.This also helps loosen any dried soil in the oven. Wipe offexcess moisture after use.O ven BottomWash oven bottom with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry. Donot use excessive amounts of water when cleaning theoven, especially around the turntable. Do not allow water orcleaning agents to seep into turntable gears locatedunderneath.Glass Tray/TurntableAllow to cool before removing and cleaning. Wash insoapy water or dishwasher.R oller GuideClean frequently to prevent excessive noise. Wash in soapywater or dishwasher.O ven ExteriorWipe the outside of your oven with a soapy cloth, rinseand dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners. They may scratchthe surface.Light CompartmentClean off the grease and dust on the light compartmentcover on the bottom side of the microwave oven often withwarm water and detergent.Control PanelWipe with a damp cloth. Dry. Do not spray cleanersdirectly on panel. Spray cleaners on cloth and then wipe.
19Care and CleaningT he Exhaust Fe atureThe exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven isequipped with two metal filters which collect grease. Whenthe fan is operaitg, air is drawn up through the filters and isthen discharged through the venting to the outside orthrough the charcoal filters if not vented to the outside.Reusable Grease FiltersThe reusable grease filters should be cleaned at least once amonth. Never operate the microwave withour the filters inplace. In situations where flaming might occur on surfacesbelow the hood, filters will stop the entry of flames into theunit.To Re m ove Grease FilterTo remove grease filter, grasp the “finger hold” on thefilter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and tothe front. The filter will drop out.To clean Grease FilterTo clean grease filters, soak and then agitate filter insolution of hot water and detergent. Do not use ammoniaor ammonia products because they will darken the metal.Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.To Replace Grease FilterTo replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame slot onthe back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the frontto lock into place.METALFILTER COOKTOPLIGHT METALFILTER
20Light Bullb ReplacementCooktop LightTo replace the combination cooktop light/nightlight:1. Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pullplug.2. Remove screw on left side of light compartment coverand lower cover until it stops. (See Figures 1 and 2.)3. Gently unscrew the bulbs. Be sure bulbs to be replacedare cool before removing.4. Replace with 30-watt incandescent bulbs available fromyour authorized dealer. High intensity 30-watt bulbswhich are available in supermarkets and hardwarestores, may also be used for replacements.5. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.6. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.O ven LightTo replace oven light:1. Disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pullplug.2. Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that holdit in place. (See Figures 3.)3. Remove charcoal filter.4. Remove the screw and pull out the Lamp cover. (SeeFigure 4.)5. Replace the light bulb with a 30-watt bulb.6. Rotate light housing to original position7. Replace charcoal filter.8. Replace top grill and secure with screws.9. Connect electrical power.FIGURE 1FIGURE 2FIGURE 3FIGURE 4
21Common Questions and Answ ersQ &AQ. Can I open the door when the oven is operationg?A. The door can be opened anytime during the cookingoperation. The oven will automatically stop cookingand the time setting will maintain until the door isclosed and the START Pad is touched.Q. What causes the oven interior light and display todim when using a Variable Power Level?A. This is normal and indicates the oven is operating andcycling properly.Q. Why does steam and/or vapor escape around thedoor and mistere droplets form on the inside ofthe oven door?A. This in normal occurrence - as food cooks, steam isgiven off.Q. What do the various beeps mean?A. Short beep = any pad is touched.Three short beeps = incorrect entry.One long beep = oven plugged in.Three long beeps = end of cooking (microwave willturn off).Series of three short beeps = check food to see ifturning or rearranging is needed.Q. Can the oven be used with the glass tray or rollerguide removed?A. No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must alwaysbe used in the oven when cookingAll these things are normal with your microw ave oven.◆Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.◆Light reflection around the door or outer case.◆Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.◆Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.Charcoal Filter KitThere is a recirculating charcoal filter kit included for models that are not vented to the outside. See installation guide fordetails.
22Common Questions and Answ ersCheck the following to be sure a service call is necessar y:If noting on the oven operates:◆check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuitbreaker.◆check if oven is properly connected to electric circuit inhouse.◆check that controls are set properly.◆check that the cooking time is set.If the oven interior light does not work:◆the light bulb may be loose or defective. See page 20 orcall a qualified servicer.If oven will not cook:◆check that control panel was programmed correctly.◆check that door is firmal closed.◆check that START Pad was touched.◆Auto Start may have been set.◆the Control Lockout may have been set◆check the area between the door and seal forobstructions.If oven takes longer than normal to cook or cookstoo rapidly:◆be sure the Power Level is programmed properly.◆heck instructions on food density, etc.◆verify that voltage to the microwave oven is not low.If the time-of-day clock does not always keepcorrect time:◆check that the power cord is fully inserted into the outletreceptacle.◆check that the oven is properly grounded.◆try plugging the oven into an outlet on a separateelectrical circuit.If oven floor or glas tray ar hot:◆this is normal. The floor is absorbing heat from the food.If the interior of oven collects moisture:◆this is normal. Food gives off moisture when cookingand the steam collects on the door and the oven surface.Wipe off excess moisture from oven after each use.If food cooks unevenly:◆refer to your recipe for proper cooking procedures.◆be sure food is evenly shaped.◆be sure food is completely defrosted before cooking.◆check placement of aluminum strips used to preventovercookingIf food is undercooked:◆check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, andpower levels) were correctly followed.◆check household voltage.◆try plugging the oven into an outlet on a eparateelectrical circuit.◆be sure food was completely defrosted before cooking.If food is overcooked:◆check recipe to be sure all directions (amount, time, andpower levels) were correctly followed.◆the initial temperature of food may have been higherthan normal.If arcing (sparks) occur:◆be sure microwave-safe dishes were used.◆be sure wire twist ties were not used.◆be sure oven was not operated when empty.If the display shows a time counting down but theoven is not cooking:◆check that door is firmly closed.
Microw ave Oven WarrantyDAEWOO ELECTRONICS COPORATION OF AMERICA warrants each new microwave oven manufactured by it to befree from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part (at theCompany’s option) in exchange for any part of any unit of its manufacture which under normal installation, use, and service.To establish and receive warranty service from us or authorized service facilities, proof of purchase/dated sales invoice isrequired.Return authorization must be obtained before any merchandise is returned to the factory.This warranty does not extend to any of our microwave ovens which have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident,incorrect wiring not our own, improper installation, unauthorized modification, or to use in violation of instructionsfurnished by us, nor units which have been repaired or altered outside of our factory, nor to cases where the serial numberthereof has been removed, defaced, or changed.This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for usany other liability in connection with the sale of our microwave ovens.Model Parts Labor MagnetronKOT-151S 1 year 1 year 8 yearsFor Service or Assistance, please call 1-800-553-4355 or visit website www.e-daewoo.com

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