Dacor MMDH30S Use & Care Manual

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INFORMATION YOU NEEd TO KNOWAbOUT UNPACKING ANd ExAMININGYOUR MICROWAvE IN A dRAWER1 Remove all packingmaterials from insidethe Microwave in aD r awer. D O NOTR E M O V E T H EW A V E G U I D ECOV ER, wh ich islocated on the top ofthe Microwave in aDrawer.2 Remove the featuresticker, if there is one.Check the drawer forany damage, such asmisaligned or bent drawer, damaged drawer seals andsealing surfaces, broken or loose drawer guides and dentsinside the cavity or on the front side of the drawer. If thereis any damage, do not operate the Microwave in a Drawerand contact your dealer or a DACOR AUTHORIZEDSERVICER.RAdIO OR Tv INTERFERENCEShould there be any interference caused by the Microwave ina Drawer to your radio or TV, check that the Drawer is on adifferent electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far awayfrom the drawer as feasible or check position and signal ofreceiving antenna.AbOUT YOUR MICROWAvE IN AdRAWERALWAYS have food in the Drawer when it is on to absorb themicrowave energy.The vent under the Microwave in a Drawer must not be blocked.During microwaving, steam may come from the right side ofthe vent.When using the Microwave in a Drawer at power levels below100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It isnormal for the exterior of the drawer to be warm to the touchwhen cooking or reheating.Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Roomhumidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount ofmoisture that condenses in the Drawer. Generally, covered foodswill not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones.The Microwave in a Drawer is for food preparation only. Itshould not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.Your Microwave in a Drawer is rated 950 watts by using theIEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions,check food a minute or two before the minimum time and addtime accordingly.When opening or closing the Microwave in a Drawer quickly,food in the Drawer may be spilled. To clean, please refer to theCleaning and Care section on page 18.AbOUT MICROWAvE COOKING• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outsideof dish.• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of timeindicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcookedcan smoke or ignite.• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook forsuggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrapor a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cookevenly.• Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areasof meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thickareas are cooked thoroughly.• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice duringcooking, if possible.• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cookingof such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items likeroasts must be turned over at least once.• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cookingboth from top to bottom and from right to left.• Add standing time. Remove food from Drawer and stir, ifpossible. Cover for standing time which allows the food tofinish cooking without overcooking.• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cookingtemperatures have been reached.Doneness signs include:- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.- Poultry thigh joints move easily.- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.AbOUT UTENSILS ANd COvERINGSIt is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many piecesalready in your kitchen can be used successfully in your newMicrowave. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interiorwalls during cooking.Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating:• glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®.• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)• microwave-safe plastics• microwave-safe paper platesWaveguideCoverSealingSurfaceOvenCavitySealingSurface