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CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN U SE AND CARE MANUAL Model DCM24 For use with model DCM24 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Information You Need to Know Parts of the Kitchen? The Life of the Microwave Before Operating To Set The Clock Stop/Clear Manual Operation Time Cooking To Set Power Level Microwave Features Auto Defrost Manual Defrost Sensor Cooking Sensor Reheat / Popcorn Sensor Cook Convection Automatic Operation Auto Broil Auto Roast Auto Bake 1-2 3-7 8-10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12-15 12 12 13 14 15 16-18 16 17...
CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN U SE AND CARE MANUAL Model DCM24 For use with model DCM24 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Information You Need to Know Parts of the Kitchen? The Life of the Microwave Before Operating To Set The Clock Stop/Clear Manual Operation Time Cooking To Set Power Level Microwave Features Auto Defrost Manual Defrost Sensor Cooking Sensor Reheat / Popcorn Sensor Cook Convection Automatic Operation Auto Broil Auto Roast Auto Bake 1-2 3-7 8-10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12-15 12 12 13 14 15 16-18 16 17...
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... feel free to 5:00 P.M, Pacific Time www.Dacor.com Thank you ever experience a problem with any of your product, please first check the Before You Call for Service section of this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our company value. Should you for choosing Dacor for assistance with your product support needs. Dacor Customer Service Team...
... feel free to 5:00 P.M, Pacific Time www.Dacor.com Thank you ever experience a problem with any of your product, please first check the Before You Call for Service section of this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our company value. Should you for choosing Dacor for assistance with your product support needs. Dacor Customer Service Team...
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... make changes to microwave energy. Record these instructions. Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. Customer: Please read and keep this appliance without updating these numbers below for warranty service. This guide provides proper use and care manual for future reference. Friday 6:00 AHto 5:00 PNPacific Time Web site: www.Dacor,com Have complete model and serial number identification of Purchase For service and warranty informationr see page 27. Open the microwave door...
... make changes to microwave energy. Record these instructions. Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. Customer: Please read and keep this appliance without updating these numbers below for warranty service. This guide provides proper use and care manual for future reference. Friday 6:00 AHto 5:00 PNPacific Time Web site: www.Dacor,com Have complete model and serial number identification of Purchase For service and warranty informationr see page 27. Open the microwave door...
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..., near a kitchen sink. c. Use a wide-mouthed container. After heating, allow the container to heat and cook food. Do not use this appliance only in the microwave oven for at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are placed inside the appliance ignite, keep microwave oven door closed glass jars--can explode and should not be heated in water. :[:[3.Keep the power cord away from...
..., near a kitchen sink. c. Use a wide-mouthed container. After heating, allow the container to heat and cook food. Do not use this appliance only in the microwave oven for at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are placed inside the appliance ignite, keep microwave oven door closed glass jars--can explode and should not be heated in water. :[:[3.Keep the power cord away from...
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... loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the microwave oven cavity; Should you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person, 2, Neither Dacor nor the dealer can be pulled on by the microwave oven to have a qualified electrician install a grounded wall receptacle, Permanent and Correct Installation 3-Prong Plug 3-Prong Receptacle /_ Ground / Receptacle Box Temporary Use Grounding Adapter Ground Receptacle Box ______...
... loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the microwave oven cavity; Should you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person, 2, Neither Dacor nor the dealer can be pulled on by the microwave oven to have a qualified electrician install a grounded wall receptacle, Permanent and Correct Installation 3-Prong Plug 3-Prong Receptacle /_ Ground / Receptacle Box Temporary Use Grounding Adapter Ground Receptacle Box ______...
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.... • Cover foods while cooking. ALWAYS have a tendency to become hot during standing time, allowing the food to finish cooking without the turntable and support nor turn both from top to bottom and from microwave oven and stir, if possible. After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you may continue to operate as long as uncovered ones. Watch the cooking time, Cook for suggestions like roasts must...
.... • Cover foods while cooking. ALWAYS have a tendency to become hot during standing time, allowing the food to finish cooking without the turntable and support nor turn both from top to bottom and from microwave oven and stir, if possible. After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you may continue to operate as long as uncovered ones. Watch the cooking time, Cook for suggestions like roasts must...
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... and coverings should be used in your kitchen can be used if 3/4 filled with high fat and sugar content. Do not exceed recommended preheating time. NO YES NO NO NO YES. To cover for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. Use for broiling. Excellent NO YES. Excellent YES. Can be used if 3/4 filled with metallic trim, screws, bands, handles. Follow manufacturer's directions. Broilono cover NO...
... and coverings should be used in your kitchen can be used if 3/4 filled with high fat and sugar content. Do not exceed recommended preheating time. NO YES NO NO NO YES. To cover for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. Use for broiling. Excellent NO YES. Excellent YES. Can be used if 3/4 filled with metallic trim, screws, bands, handles. Follow manufacturer's directions. Broilono cover NO...
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...; Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands, Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and microwave oven cooking bags away from walls, ceiling and door of foodborne bacteria, Keep waveguide cover clean. Keep aluminum foil used , About Safety Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures, 145...
...; Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands, Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and microwave oven cooking bags away from walls, ceiling and door of foodborne bacteria, Keep waveguide cover clean. Keep aluminum foil used , About Safety Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures, 145...
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About Foods Eggs, sausages, fruits & vegetables Popcorn Baby food General • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent "explosion". , Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. • Cook eggs in shells. • Reheat whole eggs. , Dry nuts or seeds in shells. • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave. • Use a NordJcWare
About Foods Eggs, sausages, fruits & vegetables Popcorn Baby food General • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent "explosion". , Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. • Cook eggs in shells. • Reheat whole eggs. , Dry nuts or seeds in shells. • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave. • Use a NordJcWare
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... door latches: The oven will light when the door is opened or when oven is securely closed. 7 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 5 8 Door open button 9 Auto-Touch control panel 10 Lighted digital display 11 Convection air openings 12 Removable low rack (Broiling rack) 13 Removable high rack (Baking rack) 14 Turntable motor shaft 15 Serial plate ACCESSORIES The following accessories are designed especially for use for roasting or broiling to allow juices to drain away from food. Place on the turntable for two-level cooking, such...
... door latches: The oven will light when the door is opened or when oven is securely closed. 7 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 5 8 Door open button 9 Auto-Touch control panel 10 Lighted digital display 11 Convection air openings 12 Removable low rack (Broiling rack) 13 Removable high rack (Baking rack) 14 Turntable motor shaft 15 Serial plate ACCESSORIES The following accessories are designed especially for use for roasting or broiling to allow juices to drain away from food. Place on the turntable for two-level cooking, such...
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... defrosting time by touching the number pads 2, Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad, To Set Power Level The microwave has 11 preset power levels. Note that the power level must be programmed for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to: 1, Clear a mistake made during programming, 2, Cancel the timer, 3, Stop the microwave oven temporarily during cooking, touch twice for specific recommendations. Before operating your microwave oven is...
... defrosting time by touching the number pads 2, Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad, To Set Power Level The microwave has 11 preset power levels. Note that the power level must be programmed for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to: 1, Clear a mistake made during programming, 2, Cancel the timer, 3, Stop the microwave oven temporarily during cooking, touch twice for specific recommendations. Before operating your microwave oven is...
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... or Less Time Adjustment. For example, defrost 5 minutes for steak. 3. Enter the weight by setting the Power Level to remove or separate the portions that are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. The oven will stop the oven periodically to 30%. Close the door. Ground meat .5 - 3.0 Ib. Manual Defrost If the food that is above or below the weights allowed on the Auto Defrost Chart...
... or Less Time Adjustment. For example, defrost 5 minutes for steak. 3. Enter the weight by setting the Power Level to remove or separate the portions that are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. The oven will stop the oven periodically to 30%. Close the door. Ground meat .5 - 3.0 Ib. Manual Defrost If the food that is above or below the weights allowed on the Auto Defrost Chart...
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... or Less Time Adjustment, See page 23, 8, Each food has a cooking hint, Touch HELP GUIDE when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display, SELECTING FOODS: 1, The Sensor works with variable power and time, 6. If the Sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off any covering to allow steam to secure it heats, The Sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for microwave cooking, Cover the dish...
... or Less Time Adjustment, See page 23, 8, Each food has a cooking hint, Touch HELP GUIDE when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display, SELECTING FOODS: 1, The Sensor works with variable power and time, 6. If the Sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off any covering to allow steam to secure it heats, The Sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for microwave cooking, Cover the dish...
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... 180°F, and white meat should be 170°R Low Use this setting to broil fish steak, which is 3/4" to select lore for well done or Less for rare, See More Or Less Time Adjustment on Auto Broil Chart, follow the instructions in the display. 3. For well done, touch Power Level once; for preparing12_popularfoodsusingAutoBroil,Auto Roasat ndAutoBake, Afterselectingthedesiredfeaturef,ollowthe directions indicatedin thedisplay, Forhelpfulhints...
... 180°F, and white meat should be 170°R Low Use this setting to broil fish steak, which is 3/4" to select lore for well done or Less for rare, See More Or Less Time Adjustment on Auto Broil Chart, follow the instructions in the display. 3. For well done, touch Power Level once; for preparing12_popularfoodsusingAutoBroil,Auto Roasat ndAutoBake, Afterselectingthedesiredfeaturef,ollowthe directions indicatedin thedisplay, Forhelpfulhints...
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...,door,turntable, turntablesupport,racksanddisheswill becomehot.To PREVENBTURNSu,sethickovengloveswhenremoving the foodor turntablefromthe oven. The oven will stop, and directions will turn off . After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound and the oven will be changed. Enter the cooking time by touching the number pad _. 3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad. Convection Cooking During convection heating, hot air is used. Touch the CONVECTION pad. 4. Follow the indicated message. 7. See the Convection Broiling...
...,door,turntable, turntablesupport,racksanddisheswill becomehot.To PREVENBTURNSu,sethickovengloveswhenremoving the foodor turntablefromthe oven. The oven will stop, and directions will turn off . After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound and the oven will be changed. Enter the cooking time by touching the number pad _. 3. Touch the START/INSTANT ON pad. Convection Cooking During convection heating, hot air is used. Touch the CONVECTION pad. 4. Follow the indicated message. 7. See the Convection Broiling...
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... change the temperature, 2 and 3. The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will start. This feature can be programmed to a different temperature. NOTE; Oven temperature Microwave power High Mix/Roast 300 ° F 30% Low Mix/Bake 350 ° F 10% With the exception of those foods that make it to combine preheating and automatic mix cooking operations. When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a signal will sound 4 times *, The oven will stop and directions...
... change the temperature, 2 and 3. The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will start. This feature can be programmed to a different temperature. NOTE; Oven temperature Microwave power High Mix/Roast 300 ° F 30% Low Mix/Bake 350 ° F 10% With the exception of those foods that make it to combine preheating and automatic mix cooking operations. When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a signal will sound 4 times *, The oven will stop and directions...
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... made from the drippings, 2, Less tender cuts of electricity that cooks food. 3. Do not cover the turntable, low rack or high rack with air flow that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal, If arcing occurs, place a heat resistant dish (Pyrex ie plate, glass pizza dish or dinner plate) between the pan and the turntable or rack, If arcing occurs with food. A dish can be baked inside. 2.
... made from the drippings, 2, Less tender cuts of electricity that cooks food. 3. Do not cover the turntable, low rack or high rack with air flow that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal, If arcing occurs, place a heat resistant dish (Pyrex ie plate, glass pizza dish or dinner plate) between the pan and the turntable or rack, If arcing occurs with food. A dish can be baked inside. 2.
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... so that the microwave oven will automatically begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day, follow this procedure: For example, to choose foods that the control panel is deactivated or locked. Then, touch the START/TNSTANT ON pad. Help Each setting of Auto Defrost, Auto Broil, Auto Roast, Auto Bake, Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat and Popcorn has a available cooking hint. To enter a start . 3. To enter cooking program, touch POWER LEVEL, number [] and then touch...
... so that the microwave oven will automatically begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day, follow this procedure: For example, to choose foods that the control panel is deactivated or locked. Then, touch the START/TNSTANT ON pad. Help Each setting of Auto Defrost, Auto Broil, Auto Roast, Auto Bake, Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat and Popcorn has a available cooking hint. To enter a start . 3. To enter cooking program, touch POWER LEVEL, number [] and then touch...
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... START/INSTANT ON pad, The microwave oven stops immediately, NOTE: , Take note of the required cooking time for frequently prepared foods and set the microwave accordingly in the future, 2, To use instant On, touch the pad within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad, 3, instant On can only be used 3 times in a row, To use instant On additional times, open and close door...
... START/INSTANT ON pad, The microwave oven stops immediately, NOTE: , Take note of the required cooking time for frequently prepared foods and set the microwave accordingly in the future, 2, To use instant On, touch the pad within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad, 3, instant On can only be used 3 times in a row, To use instant On additional times, open and close door...
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... glass measuring cup. Use top rack of spray and other harsh cleaners as tomatoes or lemons, will be allowed to discolor. Do not cook highly acidic foods directly on 450°F for stubborn stains use baking soda or a mild soap; Metal parts will cause the porcelain enamel turntable to stand in cleaning the touch control panel, If the control panel becomes soiled, open to inactivate the microwave oven...
... glass measuring cup. Use top rack of spray and other harsh cleaners as tomatoes or lemons, will be allowed to discolor. Do not cook highly acidic foods directly on 450°F for stubborn stains use baking soda or a mild soap; Metal parts will cause the porcelain enamel turntable to stand in cleaning the touch control panel, If the control panel becomes soiled, open to inactivate the microwave oven...