16 OPERATION
OPERATION
This section introduces you to the basics you need
to know to operate the microwave oven. Please read
this information before using the oven.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not use stoneware, metal cookware,
or metal rimmed cookware in the oven.
Audible Signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when
setting and using the oven:
• A tone will sound each time you touch a key.
• A melody signals the end of a Timer countdown.
• A melody signals the end of a cooking cycle.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not run oven while it is empty.
Clock
When the oven is plugged in for the first time or when
power resumes after a power interruption, the clock
defaults to the 12-hour clock mode and 12H appears
in the display. You can set the time or switch to the
24-hour clock mode.
Setting the Clock for 10:30 AM
1
Touch STOP/Clear.
2
Touch and hold Timer/Clock until 12H appears
in the display (approximately 3 seconds).
3
Touch START/Enter/+30 sec.
4
Touch the Number keys to set the time (1, 0, 3,
and 0).
5
Touch START/Enter/+30 sec.
NOTE
• You can switch between a 12-hour and 24-hour
clock mode by touching Timer/Clock after step 2.
• To reset the clock mode, you must unplug
and reconnect the power cord.
• If you don't want the time of day to appear in
the display, press the STOP/Clear button, after
plugging in the oven.
Interrupting Cooking
Stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door.
The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the
light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and
touch START/Enter/+30 sec.
To stop cooking and clear the remaining cook
time, open the door and touch STOP/Clear.
Child Lock
Use this safety feature to lock the control panel and
prevent the oven from being turned on when cleaning
the oven or prevent children from unsupervised use
of the oven.
Setting Child Lock to ON
1
Touch STOP/Clear.
2
Touch STOP/Clear and hold until Loc appears in
the display (approximately 3 seconds).
Cancelling Child Lock
1
Touch STOP/Clear and hold until Loc disappears
in the display (approximately 3 seconds).
NOTE
• If set, the time of day reappears in the display
after 1 second.
• If the oven is locked, Loc appears in the display
when any key is touched.
• Unlock the oven to resume normal use.