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A Note to You............................... 2
Microwave Oven Safety .............. 3
Installation Instructions .............. 5
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .......................... 7
Using Your Microwave Oven .... 13
Cooking at high cook power ....... 13
Cooking at different
cook powers ............................... 14
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle............................ 15
Using ADD MINUTE................... 16
Using REHEAT........................... 17
Reheating tips ............................ 17
Using DEFROST ........................ 18
Defrosting Tips ........................... 18
Using POPCORN ....................... 19
Using BREAKFAST.................... 19
Using VEGETABLES ................. 20
Using BAKED POTATOES ........ 21
Using BEVERAGE ..................... 21
Using FROZEN ENTREE........... 22
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven ........................ 22
Cooking Guide ........................... 23
Questions and Answers............ 25
Troubleshooting ........................ 26
Requesting Assistance
or Service ................................... 27
Warranty ..................................... 28
CONSERVATOR MICROWAVE OVEN
MODEL CMT061SG
4393786
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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
wDANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
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All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
• Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in
the microwave oven.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in the microwave oven. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
• Read and follow the specific “PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in
this section.
• The microwave oven must be
grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in the
“Installation Instructions” section.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
• Install or locate the microwave oven
only in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The microwave oven should be serviced • To reduce the risk of fire in the
only by qualified service personnel. Call
an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
• Do not cover or block any openings on
the microwave oven.
• Do not store the microwave oven
outdoors. Do not use the microwave
oven near water – for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper
or plastic bags before placing bag
in oven.
– If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off, and disconnect the power cord, or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
poses. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
• See door surface cleaning instructions
in the “Caring for Your Microwave
Oven” section.
– Do not mount over a sink.
– Do not store anything directly on top
of the microwave oven when the micro-
wave oven is in operation.
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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.
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Installation Instructions
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean
inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check
for damage such as a door that isn’t lined
up correctly, damage around the door, or
dents inside the oven or on the exterior.
If there is any damage, do not operate the
oven until an authorized Whirlpool service
technician has checked it and made any
needed repairs.
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or
rear air intake openings. Allow a few inches
of space at the back of the oven where the
intake openings are located. Blocking the air
intake openings and exhaust vents could
cause damage to the oven and poor cooking
results. Make sure the microwave oven legs
are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents
are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety
device automatically turns the oven off. The
oven will not work until it has cooled enough.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table,
or shelf that is strong enough to hold the
oven and the food and utensils you put
in it. (The control side of the unit is
the heavy side. Use care when han-
dling the oven.) The weight of the oven
is about 40 lbs (18kg). The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above
50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
Power
supply
cord
Exhaust vents
(on bottom in front)
Air intake
openings
NOTE: You can fasten your microwave
oven under a cabinet by using the proper
trim kit. See “Microwave oven features” in
the “Getting to Know” section.
Electricalrequirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused
electrical supply is required. (A time-delay
fuse is recommended.) It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
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Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or
over a heat source without a UL or
CSA approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all cord connected appliances:
completely understood, or if doubt exists
as to whether the microwave oven is
properly grounded.
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. The microwave oven
is equipped with a cord having a ground-
ing wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to
a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equip-
ment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
WARNING: Improper use of the
grounding can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service-
man if the grounding instructions are not
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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you
use your oven.
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Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the
microwave oven.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
How your microwave
oven works
Radio interference
Using your microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV, or similar
equipment. When there is interference,
you can reduce it or remove it by:
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make
its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks
the food.
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces
of the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the
radio or television.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio-
waves,or light waves. You cannot see them,
but you can see what they do.
• Moving the radio/TV away from the
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact
food as it turns on the turntable.
microwave oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into a
different outlet so that the microwave
oven and radio/TV are on different
branch circuits.
The glass turntable of your microwave
oven lets microwaves pass through. Then
they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by
For the best cooking
results
the food.
Magnetron
• Always cook food for the shortest cook-
ing time recommended. Check to see how
the food is cooking. If needed, touch the
ADD MINUTE pad while the oven is
operating or after the cooking cycle is over
(see the “Using ADD MINUTE” section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food
being cooked about halfway through the
cooking time for all recipes. This will help
make sure the food is evenly cooked.
Glass turntable
Oven cavity
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use
wax paper, or microwave-approved paper
towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn
back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent
steam during cooking.
Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them
so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal containers so food does
not absorb the energy.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless
the glass turntable is securely in place and
can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate
in either direction. Make sure the turntable
is correct-side up in the oven. Handle
your turntable with care when removing
it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking
it. If your turntable cracks or breaks,
Testing your
microwave oven
To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 ml) of
cold water in a glass container in the oven.
Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook
at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time
is up, the water should be heated.
contact your dealer for a replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16
inch (5mm) above the turntable. Follow the
directions supplied with the browning dish.
Testing your
dinnerware or
cookware
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside
the shell.
Steam buildup in whole eggs may
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven
with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100%
cause them to burst and burn you, and
possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled
eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached
If the dish gets
cook power for one minute.
eggs have been known to explode.
Cover
hot and water stays cool, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic
dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy,
becoming too hot to handle and slowing
cooking times. Cooking in metal containers
not designed for microwave use could
damage the oven, as could containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples,
metallic glaze or trim).
poached eggs and allow a standing time of
one minute before cutting into them.
• For best results, stir any liquid several
times before heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
containers shaped like cylinders) may
become overheated. The liquid may splash
out with a loud noise during or after heating
or when adding ingredients (coffee granules,
tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven and
possibly injure someone.
Operating safety
precautions
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular
oven cooking. This is one of the reasons
for letting some foods (for example, roasts
or baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during
the cooking time.
• Never lean on the door or allow a child to
swing on it when the door is open. Injury
could result.
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not
heat containers, but heat from the food can
make the container hot.
• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to
maintain appropriate deep frying
temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could
result. At the end of the recommended
cooking time, potatoes should be slightly
firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After microwaving,
wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5
minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed
paper in the oven. Fire could result.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
Fire could result.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened. If
you practice programming the oven, put a
container of water in the oven. It is normal
for the oven door to look wavy after the
oven has been running for a while.
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave
oven because it allows microwaves to
pass through it.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Microwave oven features
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3
8
BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES
CUPS
SIZE?
/
BAKED
START?
POTATOES
FR. ENTREE QTY.?
REHEAT
DEFROST
POPCORN
BREAKFAST
VEGETABLES
BAKED
POTATOES
FROZEN
ENTREE
BEVERAGE
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COOK
TIME
COOK
CLOCK
SET
POWER
2
3
8
4
2
5
1
6
7
9
0
TIMER
START
ENTER
ADD
MINUTE
OFF
CANCEL
4
5
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Your 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:
7. Light. Automatically turns on when door
is opened or when oven is operating.
8. Cooking Guide Label.
9. Model and Serial Number Plate
(on back).
1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push to
open door.
Under-the-counter kit
You can fasten your microwave oven under
a cabinet by using the following kit:
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will
not operate unless the door is securely
closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield pre-
vents microwaves from escaping. It is
designed as a screen to allow you to
view food as it cooks.
4. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns
food as it cooks for more even cooking.
It must be in the oven during operation
for best cooking results.
Kit No. 4396041Q (white) 4396042B (black)
Use the order card included with your Use
and Care Guide.
NOTE: Some models have the under-the-
counter kit and installation instructions
already included with your microwave.
5. Turntable Support (under turntable).
6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel
to perform all functions.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Control panel
VEGETABLES
BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME
features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you
select a desired cooking function quickly and
easily. The following is a list of all the
Command and Number pads located on the
BAKED
START?
POTATOES
CUPS /
SIZE?
QTY.?
FR. ENTREE
control panel.
For more information on these features,
see “Using your microwave oven”
section.
REHEAT
DEFROST
POPCORN
1. Display. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking
time settings, and cooking functions.
2. REHEAT. Touch this pad 1-4 times to
reheat food from one of four preset
categories.
BREAKFAST
VEGETABLES
6
BAKED
POTATOES
FROZEN
ENTREE
7
8
BEVERAGE
COOK
CLOCK
SET
COOK
TIME
3. DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by
POWER
Number pads to thaw frozen food.
4. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop a
“snack size” (1.75 oz [50g]) bag of
popcorn.
5. BREAKFAST. Touch this pad 1-3 times
to cook breakfast foods from one of three
preset categories.
6. VEGETABLES. Touch this pad 1-2 times
to cook vegetables from one of two
preset categories.
3
8
4
9
2
5
1
0
6
7
TIMER
OFF
CANCEL
START
ENTER
ADD
MINUTE
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7. BAKED POTATOES. Touch this pad
followed by Number pads to bake 1 to 2
potatoes.
8. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat
a beverage. The oven will automatically
heat for a preset time and cook power.
9. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad
to heat a frozen entree. The oven will
automatically heat for a preset time
and cook power.
12. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad followed
by Number pads to enter the correct
time of day.
13. Number Pads. Touch Number pads to
enter cooking times, cook powers,
selection quantities or weight.
14. MINUTE TIMER. Touch this pad
followed by number pads to use as a
kitchen timer.
10. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed
15. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start
by Number pads to enter cooking times.
a function that you have set.
11. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after
the cook time has been set, followed
by a Number pad to set the amount of
microwave energy released to cook the
food. The higher the number, the higher
the power wattage and faster the
“cooking speed.”
16. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook
for one minute at 100% cook power or
to add an extra minute to your cooking
cycle at the current cook power.
17. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase
an incorrect command or to cancel a
program during cooking. This pad will
not erase time of day.
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NOTES:
Interrupting cooking
• If you choose an auto cook function and
change your mind, you must press OFF/
CANCEL before you choose another auto
cook function.
You can 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
• If you attempt to enter unacceptable
instructions, three tones will sound, and
“Err” will appear on the display. Touch
OFF/CANCEL and re-enter the instructions.
TOUCH
START
ENTER
• Once you choose a function, an indica-
tor light (▲)will flash as a prompt for the
next action you need to perform.
• If you choose a function but do not press
another command pad within one minute,
the display returns to the time of day and
you need to start over.
If you do not want to continue cooking:
• Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
• TOUCH
• If you have entered all settings for a
function but do not touch START/ENTER
in 5 seconds, the Start? indicator light will
flash.
• If you open the door while the oven is on
and then shut the door, the Start? indicator
light will flash.
OFF
CANCEL
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch
OFF/CANCEL to make sure no other
function is on.
Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven:
• A programming tone will sound each
time you touch a pad.
• Four tones signal the end of a cooking
cycle and two tones will sound every
minute until you open the door or press
the command pad.
• Three tones will sound if you enter
incorrect instructions.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Setting the clock
Using the minute
timer
When your microwave oven is first plugged
in, or after a power failure, the display will
show “ : ”. If a time of day is not set, “ : ” will
stay on the display until you set the clock or
another function.
Your microwave oven can be used as a
kitchen timer. Use the minute timer for
timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
1. Touch “0.”
NOTES:
• You can only set the clock when the oven
is not in use.
TOUCH
0
• If you enter an incorrect time, three tones
will sound, “Err,” then “0” will appear on the
display. Re-enter the correct time.
TIMER
• If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting
the clock, the clock will return to the time
already on the display.
2. Enter the time to be
counted down.
TOUCH
To set time:
3
0
0
1. Choose the setting.
TOUCH
TIMER
TIMER
(example: 3 minutes)
CLOCK
SET
3. Start the countdown.
TOUCH
2. Enter the time of day.
Example for 5:30:
START
ENTER
TOUCH
3
0
5
At the end of timer countdown four tones
will sound and the display will show
“End”.
TIMER
3. Touch CLOCK/SET or
START/ENTER.
NOTE: The minute timer can be used to set
a delayed start time by following Steps 1
and 2 below, then set cook time as de-
scribed in the “Cooking with more than one
cook cycle” section.
TOUCH
CLOCK
SET
OR
START
ENTER
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Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these
instructions carefully.
Cooking at high
4. End of cooking
cook power
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
YOU SEE
2. Set the cooking time.
TOUCH
YOU SEE
COOK
TIME
Two tones will sound every minute until
you open the door or touch any pad. The
display will then return to the time of day.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
TOUCH
YOU SEE
1
3
(Start? indicator light
flashes after 5 seconds)
0
TIMER
3. Start the oven.
TOUCH
YOU SEE
START
ENTER
(cooking time counts
down)
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Cooking at different cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for different
cook powers. The lower the cook power, the
slower the cooking. Each Number pad also
stands for a different percentage of cook
power. Many microwave cookbook recipes
tell you by number, percent, or name which
cook power to use.
The following chart gives the percentage of
cook power each Number pad stands for,
and the cook power name usually used. It
also tells you when to use each cook power.
Follow recipe or food package instructions if
available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for
cooking times.
COOK POWER
NAME
WHEN TO USE IT
10=100% of full power High
• Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups
and beverages
• Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground
meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables
9=90% of full power
8=80% of full power
• Heating cream soups
• Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
7=70% of full power
Medium-High • Cooking and heating foods that need a cook
power lower than high (for example, whole fish
and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast
• Reheating a single serving of food
6=60% of full power
• Cooking requiring special care, such as
cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
• Finishing cooking casseroles
5=50% of full power
4=40% of full power
3=30% of full power
Medium
• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
• Melting chocolate
• Simmering stews
• Heating pastries
Medium-Low, • Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,
Defrost
poultry, and precooked foods
2=20% of full power
1=10% of full power
• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
Low
• Keeping food warm
• Taking chill out of fruit
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
4. Start the oven.
TOUCH
2. Set the cooking time.
START
ENTER
TOUCH
COOK
TIME
(cooking time
counts down)
At end of cooking time:
(Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:)
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
TOUCH
3
0
7
TIMER
To see the cook power during
cooking:
NOTE: If you wish to change the cook
power press the desired Number pad.
3. Set the cook power.
TOUCH
TOUCH
COOK
POWER
COOK
POWER
(example for 50%
cook power)
TOUCH
5
The power level will be displayed “P-5”.
Cooking with more
than one cook cycle
(Example for 50% cook power:)
NOTES:
• You cannot enter a cook power higher
than 10. If you touch a number from 2
to 9 after you touch Number pad 1, the
cook power will become the second
number you touched. For example, if
you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the
cook power would be “4.”
For best results, some recipes call for one
cook power for a certain length of time, and
another cook power for another length of time.
Your oven can be set to change from one to
another automatically, for up to 4 cycles.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for
cooking times and power levels.
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Set the cooking time for the
first cycle.
TOUCH
COOK
TIME
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
Using ADD MINUTE
TOUCH
ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one
minute at 100% cook power or add an extra
minute to the current cooking cycle at the
current cook power. You can also use it to
extend cooking time in multiples of one
minute, up to 99 minutes.
3
7
0
TIMER
3. Set the cook power for the first
cycle.
NOTES:
• To extend cooking time in multiples of one
minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly
during cooking.
TOUCH
TOUCH
COOK
POWER
• You can use ADD MINUTE when timed
cooking, defrosting, or running any func-
tion with preset time.
5
• If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook-
ing, the oven will cook at the currently
selected cook power.
(Example for 50% cook power:)
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the
cooking time and cook power
for each additional cycle.
Start cooking:
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
5. Start the oven.
2. Touch ADD MINUTE one or
more times.
TOUCH
YOU SEE
Each press will increase time by one minute.
START
ENTER
3. Start the oven.
Touch START/ENTER.
At end of cooking time:
The first cycle’s cooking time counts
down, followed by cooking times for each
additional cycle.
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
At end of cooking time:
During cooking:
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
Touch ADD MINUTE one or more
times.
Each press will increase time by one minute
at the currently selected cook power.
Changing instructions
You can change the cook power for a cycle
only before you start to set the next cycle.
To change cook power repeat Step 3. If you
want to change the cooking time for a cycle
touch OFF/CANCEL and start over.
TOUCH
YOU SEE
ADD
MINUTE
(example: twice
for 2 minutes)
(example for original
time of 2:45)
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Using REHEAT
• If you touch START/ENTER before
entering a quantity, your oven will
automatically be set to reheat the
minimum quantity.
REHEAT lets you reheat one of four
different types of food, without needing to
set heating times or cook powers. To use
REHEAT, follow the steps below:
• If you touch REHEAT 5 times, the display
goes back to the Dinner Plate setting.
1-4 times, to select
the food setting.
1. Touch
REHEAT
Reheating tips
2. Touch one of these Number pads to
enter the quantity.
• Cooked food and leftovers can be
reheated quickly and efficiently without
spoiling their freshness and taste.
2
1
• Always place the dense food at the outer
edges and the more porous food towards
the center.
• To keep food moist during reheating,
cover the food with a microwave-safe lid,
plastic wrap or wax paper. Covering the
food keeps heat in the food, speeds
heating, and prevents spatters.
• Wrap sandwiches and rolls loosely in
paper towels to absorb moisture and
prevent sogginess.
• Spread food in a shallow dish if possible.
• Stir and turn food as needed.
• Always underestimate reheating time
until you are used to the microwave oven.
3. Touch
START
ENTER
NOTES:
• For casserole, soups/sauces, and pizza
slice, if you do not enter a quantity within
2 seconds, REHEAT will prompt you to
choose a quantity. You have 1 minute to
either enter a quantity and touch START/
ENTER or accept the minimum quantity
displayed by pressing START/ENTER. If
you do not touch any pad within 1 minute,
REHEAT will be canceled.
• If you touch a Number pad higher than
the maximum allowed for your food setting,
three tones will sound, and the display will
show “Err” for 1 second, followed by a
prompt telling you which quantities you
can choose from.
This chart shows you which foods you can reheat and how to program your oven to
reheat them. All foods are reheated from refrigerated temperature.
TOUCH
REHEAT
DISPLAY
SHOWS
FOOD
QUANTITIES AVAILABLE
1 plate
Dinner Plate
Casserole
1 time
dinr
2 times
3 times
1-2 cups (250mL-500mL)
1-2 cups (250mL-500mL)
CASS
SOUP
Soups/
Sauces
Pizza Slice
4 times
1-2 slices
PIZZ
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Using DEFROST
Defrosting tips
Your microwave oven lets you defrost food
by simply entering defrosting time. A 30%
cook power is preset.
• Before starting, make sure you have
removed any metal twist-ties and replace
them with strings or elastic bands.
• Open containers before they are placed
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for
defrosting times.
in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or
packaging.
• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and
place it in a microwave safe container.
1. Put the frozen food in the oven
and close the door.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage or hot dogs.
2. Touch DEFROST.
NOTE: You can use defrost instead of a
cook cycle when cooking with more than
one cycle.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure
even defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If
defrosted food is still icy in the center,
return it to the microwave oven for more
defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies
according to how solidly the food is frozen.
TOUCH
DEFROST
• The shape of the package alters the
defrosting time. Shallow, rectangular
packets defrost more quickly than a deep
block.
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
• You can use small pieces of aluminum
foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg
tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not
touch the side of the oven. Foil can
damage the oven lining.
3. Enter the defrosting time.
TOUCH
0
9
0
TIMER
TIMER
4. Start the oven.
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of
foil if the food begins to get warm. Make
sure the foil does not touch the sides, top,
or bottom of the oven.
TOUCH
START
ENTER
• For better results, let food stand after
defrosting. (For more information on
standing time, see “Microwave cooking
tips” in the “Cooking Guide” section.)
(defrosting time
counts down)
At end of defrosting time:
• Turn food over during defrosting or
standing time. Break apart and remove
food when required.
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Using POPCORN
Using BREAKFAST
POPCORN lets you pop a “snack size”
bag (1.75 oz [50g]) of commercially pack-
aged microwave popcorn by touching just
2 pads.
BREAKFAST lets you heat one of three
types of breakfast foods, without needing to
set heating times or cook powers. To use
BREAKFAST, follow the steps below:
For best results:
• Pop only one package at a time.
1-3 times, to
select the
1. Touch
BREAKFAST
• If you are using a microwave popcorn
popper, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Cooking performance may vary with
brand and fat content. Try several brands
to decide which gives best popping results.
food setting.
2. Touch one of these Number pads to
enter the quantity.
2
1
• Use fresh bags of popcorn.
NOTE: Do not use popcorn bags that are
larger than the “snack size” bags recom-
mended above. As a larger bag expands,
it may interfere with the rotation of the
turntable, causing it to slow down or stop.
3. Touch
START
ENTER
NOTES:
1. Place the bag in the center of
the turntable and close the
door.
• If you do not enter a quantity within 2
seconds, BREAKFAST will prompt you to
choose a quantity. You have 1 minute to
eigher enter a quantity and press START/
ENTER or accept the minimum quantity
displayed by pressing START/ENTER.
2. Touch
• If you touch a Number pad higher than
the maximum allowed for your food setting,
three tones will sound, and the display will
show “Err” for 1 second, followed by a
prompt telling you which quantities you
can choose from.
• If you touch START/ENTER before
entering a quantity, your oven will auto-
matically be set to heat the minimum
quantity.
POPCORN
3. Start the oven.
TOUCH
START
• If you touch BREAKFAST 4 times, the
display goes back to the French Toast/
Waffles setting.
ENTER
(popping time
counts down)
At end of heating time:
Four tones will sound, and the display
shows “End”.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This chart shows you which foods you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them.
TOUCH
BREAKFAST
DISPLAY
SHOWS
FOOD
QUANTITIES AVAILABLE
French Toast/Waffles
(Fresh)
1 time
1-2 pieces
P1
Bagels/Muffins (Fresh)
Hot Cereals (Instant)
2 times
3 times
1-2 pieces
P2
P3
1-2 servings
NOTES:
Using VEGETABLES
• If you do not enter a quantity within 2
seconds, VEGETABLES will prompt you to
choose a quantity.
You have 1 min. to either
• Enter a quantity and press START/
ENTER or
• Accept minimum quanty displayed by
pressing START/ENTER.
If you do not touch any pad within 1
minute, VEGETABLES will be canceled.
VEGETABLES lets you heat one of two
types of vegetables, without needing to set
heating times or cook powers. To use
VEGETABLES, follow the steps below:
1. Touch
1-2 times,
to select the
vegetable
setting.
VEGETABLES
• If you touch a Number pad higher than
the maximum allowed for your vegetable
setting, three tones will sound, and the
display will show “Err” for 1 second,
followed by a prompt telling you which
quantities you can choose from.
2. Touch one of these Number pads to
enter the quantity.
2
1
• If you touch START/ENTER before
entering a quantity, your oven will auto-
matically be set to heat a quantity of “1.”
• If you touch VEGETABLES 3 times,
the display goes back to the Frozen
Vegetables setting.
3. Touch
START
ENTER
This chart shows you which types of vegetables you can heat and how to program your oven
to heat them.
TOUCH
VEGETABLES
DISPLAY
SHOWS
QUANTITIES AVAILABLE
1-2 cups (250mL-500mL)
1-2 cups (250mL-500mL)
FOOD
Frozen Vegetables
Fresh Vegetables
1 time
P1
P2
2 times
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
NOTES:
Using BAKED
POTATOES
• If you do not enter a number after
touching BAKED POTATOES you
will see “1” with the Qty.? and Baked
Potatoes indicator lights on and the
Start? indicator light flashing. You can
touch START/ENTER to bake one
potato or enter “2” to bake more. If you
do not touch any pad, the Baked Pota-
toes function will cancel out.
Your microwave oven cooks 1 to 2 baking
potatoes (10-13 oz [284-396] each)
by automatically choosing baking time and
cook power. Before baking, remember to
pierce potato with a fork several times.
After cooking, let potato stand 5 minutes
wrapped in foil.
• If you touch a Number pad above 2,
you will hear three tones and see “Err”
on the display for one second, followed
by “1-2” with the Qty.? and Baked
Potatoes indicator lights on.
NOTE: If more time is needed do not touch
BAKED POTATOES again. Use ADD
MINUTE. (See “Using ADD MINUTE” earlier
in this section.)
• If you touch START/ENTER before
entering the number of servings, the
oven will automatically be set to bake
one potato.
1. Put pierced potatoes on a paper
towel in the oven and close
the door.
2. Touch BAKED POTATOES.
Using BEVERAGE
TOUCH
BEVERAGE lets you heat an 8 to 10 ounce
(240mL to 300mL) beverage by touching
just 2 pads.
BAKED
POTATOES
1. Place a cup of a beverage in the
oven and close the door.
3. Enter the number of potatoes.
TOUCH
2. Touch
2
BEVERAGE
(example for
2 potatoes)
3. Start the oven.
4. Start the oven.
TOUCH
TOUCH
START
ENTER
START
ENTER
(heating time
counts down)
(cooking time
counts down)
At end of heating time:
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Using FROZEN
Caring for
ENTREE
Your
FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen
entree between 10 and 12 oz (285g and
340g) by touching just 2 pads.
Microwave
Oven
NOTES:
• If more time is needed do not touch
FROZEN ENTREE again. Use ADD
MINUTE. (See “Using ADD MINUTE” in
the “Getting to Know” section.)
• Follow manufacturer's guidelines for
preparation of the frozen entree.
To make sure 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 and a sponge or soft
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 water. Over time, stains can occur on
the surfaces as the result of food particles
spattering during cooking. This is normal.
1. Place the frozen entree on the
turntable and close the door.
2. Touch
FROZEN
ENTREE
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften
the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven,
boil a cup of water with lemon juice or
vinegar.
3. Start the oven.
TOUCH
START
ENTER
For exterior surfaces and control panel:
Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.
Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray directly on the oven.
The preset cook time for frozen entrees
will begin to count down.
NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool
pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper
towels, etc., can damage the control panel
and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound and the display will
show “End”.
To clean turntable and turntable support,
wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled
areas use a mild cleanser and scouring
sponge. The turntable and turntable support
are dishwasher-safe.
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Cooking Guide
Microwave cooking tips
Amount of food
• If you increase or decrease the amount
of food you prepare, the time it takes to
cook that food will also change. For
example, if you double a recipe, add a
little more than half the original cooking
time. Check for doneness and, if neces-
sary, add more time in small increments.
Covering food
Cover food to:
• Reduce splattering
• Shorten cooking times
• Retain food moisture
All coverings that allow microwaves to
pass through are suitable.
Releasing pressure in foods
Starting temperature of food
• Several foods (for example: baked
potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some
fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. This can cause the food to
burst from steam building up in them
during cooking. To relieve the pressure
and to prevent bursting, pierce these
foods before cooking with a fork, cocktail
pick, or toothpick.
• The lower the temperature of the food
being put into the microwave oven, the
longer it takes to cook. Food at room
temperature will be reheated more quickly
than food at refrigerator temperature.
Composition of food
• Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be
heated faster than food containing a lot
of water. Fat and sugar will also reach a
higher temperature than water in the
cooking process.
• The more dense the food, the longer it
takes to heat. “Very dense” food like meat
takes longer to reheat than lighter, more
porous food like sponge cakes.
Using standing time
• Always allow food to stand for a while
after cooking. Standing time after defrost-
ing, cooking, or reheating always improves
the result since the temperature will then
be evenly distributed throughout the food.
• The length of the standing time depends
on the volume and density of the food.
Sometimes it can be as short as the time
it takes you to remove the food from
the oven and take it to the serving table.
However, with larger, denser food, the
standing time may be as long as 10
minutes.
Size and shape
• Smaller pieces of food will cook faster
than larger pieces and same-shaped
pieces of food cook more evenly than
irregularly shaped foods.
• With unevenly shaped foods, the thinner
parts will cook faster than the thicker
areas. Place the thinner parts of chicken
wings and legs in the center of the dish.
Stirring, turning foods
• Stirring and turning foods distributes
heat quickly to the center of the dish and
avoids overcooking at the outer edges of
the food.
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COOKING GUIDE
• Always remove the lid to avoid damage
Arranging food
to the oven.
For best results, distribute food evenly on
the plate. You can do this in several ways:
• Use only undamaged containers.
• Do not use containers taller than 3⁄4 inch
• If you are cooking several items of the
same food, such as baked potatoes,
place them in a ring pattern for uniform
cooking.
• When cooking foods of uneven shapes
or thickness, such as chicken breasts,
place the smaller or thinner area of the
food towards the center of the dish where
it will be heated last.
(19mm).
• Container must be half filled.
• To avoid arcing, there must be a mini-
mum 1⁄4 inch (6mm) between the aluminum
container and the walls of the oven and
also between two aluminum containers.
• Always place container on turntable.
• Reheating food in aluminum foil contain-
ers usually takes up to double the time
compared to reheating in plastic, glass,
china, or paper containers. The time when
food is ready will vary depending upon the
type of container you use.
• Let food stand for 2-3 minutes after
heating so that heat is spread evenly
throughout container.
• Layer thin slices of meat on top of
each other.
• When you cook or reheat whole fish,
score the skin – this prevents cracking.
Shield the tail and head of whole fish with
small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking
but ensure the foil does not touch the sides
of the oven.
• Do not let food or a container touch the
top or sides of the oven. This will prevent
possible arcing.
Cooking you should not do in
your microwave oven
• Do not do canning of foods in the oven.
Closed glass jars may explode, resulting
in damage to the oven or possible per-
sonal injury.
• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize
objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to
maintain the high temperature required for
safe sterilization.
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a
microwave oven. There are, however, some
exceptions. If you have purchased food
which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil
container, then refer to the instructions on
the package. When using aluminum foil
containers, cooking times may be longer
because microwaves will only penetrate
the top of the food.
If you use aluminum containers without
package instructions, follow these guidelines:
• Place container in a glass bowl and add
some water so that it covers the bottom
of the container, not more than 1⁄4 inch
(6mm) high. This ensures even heating
of the container bottom.
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Questions and Answers
ANSWERS
QUESTIONS
No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
you will get poor cooking results. Dishes
used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
Can I operate my microwave oven without
the turntable or turn the turntable over to
accommodate a large dish?
You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with
your microwave oven. Use of any rack not
supplied with the microwave oven can result in
poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so
that I may reheat or cook on two levels at
a time?
Useable metal includes aluminum foil for
shielding (use small, flat pieces), small
skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is
3⁄4 inch [19mm] deep and half filled with food
to absorb microwave energy). Never allow
metal to touch walls or door. (For more
information, see “Using aluminum foil” in the
“Cooking Guide” section.)
Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in
my microwave oven?
Is it normal for the turntable to turn in
either direction?
Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation
of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not
appears wavy. Is this normal?
affect the operation of your oven.
What are the humming noises that I hear
when my microwave oven is operating?
You hear the sound of the transformer when
the magnetron tube cycles on.
Why does the dish become hot when I
microwave food in it? I thought that this
should not happen.
As the food becomes hot it will conduct the
heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads
to remove food after cooking.
What does “standing time” mean?
“Standing time” means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking.
This frees the oven for other cooking.
Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
How do I get the best results?
following manufacturer’s guidelines or use
the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use
regular paper bags. Use the “listening test”
by stopping the oven as soon as the popping
slows to a “pop” every one or two seconds.
Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass utensils.
Why does steam come out of the air
exhaust vent?
Steam is normally produced during cooking.
The microwave oven has been designed to
vent this steam out the rear vents.
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Troubleshooting
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of
any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.
If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.
If microwave does not operate, first check
the following:
• Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation
Instructions.)
• Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
• Has the electric company experienced a power failure?
Other possible problems and their causes:
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The microwave
oven will not run
• The door is not firmly closed and latched.
• You did not touch START/ENTER.
• You did not follow directions exactly.
• An operation that was programmed earlier is still running.
• You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME.
• The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower
than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the line
voltage is low. Your electrician or service technician can tell
you if the outlet voltage is low.
Microwave cooking
times seem too long
• The cook power is not at the recommended setting.
• Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times.
The turntable will
not turn
• The turntable is not correctly in place. Make sure the turntable
is correct-side up and is sitting securely on center shaft.
• The support is not operating correctly. Remove turntable, check
that the turn table support is properly in place and restart oven.
If turntable support does not move, call an authorized service
technician for repair. Cooking without the turntable can give you
poor results.
The display shows
a time counting
down but the oven
is not cooking
• The oven door is not closed completely.
• You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch OFF/
CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer.
You do not hear the
Programming Tone
• The command is not correct.
The fan seems to be
running slower than
usual
• The oven has been stored in a cold area. The fan will run
slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature.
The display
shows “:”
• There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock.
If none of these items was causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service”
section.
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Requesting Assistance
or Service
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may
save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
1. If you need assistance* …
Call our toll free number. Dial toll free from
anywhere in the U.S.A.:
3. If you need
replacement parts …
To locate replacement parts in your area,
refer to Step 2 or call our Consumer
Assistance Center number in Step 1.
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our
trained consultants. The
consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service company in
your area.
2. If you need service* …
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased
the appliance or the authorized
servicer in your area. For help
finding an authorized servicer
in your area, call our toll free
telephone number in Step 1.
* When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and
serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See the “A Note to You” section.) This information
will help us respond properly to your request.
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CROSLEY®
Microwave Oven Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
CROSLEY WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE
Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided
by an authorized service company.
OF PURCHASE
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR
WARRANTY
Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if
defective in materials or workmanship.
SECOND THROUGH
FIFTH YEAR FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE
CROSLEY WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your microwave oven.
2. Instruct you how to use your microwave oven.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family house-
hold use.
C. In-home service. Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized service com-
pany.
D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God,
or use of products not approved by Crosley.
E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the
appliance.
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CROSLEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact
your authorized Crosley dealer.
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After
checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting
Assistance or Service” section. Call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.
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